Proprietor of the Le Grand Dakar restaurant Chef Pierre Thiam, has published a book which celebrates the cosmopolitan cuisine of westernmost tip of the continent -Yolele! Recipes From the Heart of Senegal:
The recipes in this book reflect my personal odyssey,my travels through West Africa,Europe and finally here,where from my New York address I've seen the world. They showcase the repertoire of...
A review of Mourou Outta's Farah Olivia Restaurant:
The crossing of French, American, and African cooking makes for offbeat flavors and textures that often soar. And the chocolate brown space with striking white "branches" on the walls and a giraffe motif behind the bar are just as stunning. Shocked tuna with red wine and spicy peach accompaniments and pork with tandoori pork rinds are the sort...
China equity fund to invest $300 mln in Africa.
Transcorp expands its hospitality footprint.
Food prices to spur agriculture investment.
Electric cycle rickshaws as a sustainable transport system via Inhabitat
Crustamer-Specialist processor of...
Business Daily reports on the appearance of video halls that cater largely to the Nollywood Film audience and asks the question, can they be monetized and formalized?
“Every African country has the equivalent of a pirate cinema audience that runs into the thousands....The challenge for film-makers, distributors and exhibitors is how to turn this grey market into one that functions at a price...
Food Concepts "...pioneered the “food court” concept (multiple brands within a location) in West Africa. Today we are operating both multiple food courts and standalone stores..."Their vision is "...to be the preferred, multi-brand food and entertainment franchise with commanding presence...
The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology's aim is to train young Africans to develop and market commercial software.They state that their"...Main focus is to teach trainees different ways to test ideas and to understand the logics of programming. While maintaining high standards, trainees' work will be practical and relevant to real world...
Tom Sietsema writes about Iron Chef winner and founder of Farrah Olivia restaurant, Morou Ouatta:
No other (menu) around packs so many ingredients - or so many food fashions - into a single page of appetizers and entrees...It's a fascinating weave of flavors and textures." And Morou took this to heart when he started the “Put your dinner in Morou’s hands” menu and the “Until you say when...
Betumi Blog profiles Culinary Entrepreneurs:
Everywhere I turn, there are enterprising African culinary innovators from Africa like Yeti. I often feature them in this blog (like chemical engineer Yaw Adusei and his fufu flour or Cameroonian Julie Ndjee and her husband Albert and their "Neilly's Ultimate Seasoning".) There's also Tomilola Awoniyi, a woman I learned about through Bola Olabisi,...
Bloomberg reports on the advent of Marcus Samuelsson's new restaurant-Merkato 55.
Now 36, the chef is furthering his vision via Merkato, an African-inspired restaurant he's opening in Manhattan's Meatpacking District in September... The restaurant is named for the open-air market in Ethiopia's capital, Addis Ababa.
``I love going there,'' Samuelsson says of the labyrinthine marketplace....
"...The food at Suya Hut is true to the flavors of Arewa (Northern Nigeria) yet presented in contemporary fashion. Our dining experience is like no other featuring the sharing of traditional favorites like Lansir and Fura Da...
As it rapidly emerges from its post conflict status Mozambique is experiencing a surge in its tourism industry. The success of the Benguerra Lodge is representative of this,the award-winning eco-facility:
And the country's Bazaruto National Park strive, in conjunction with the community and other related parties, to maintain the diverse and pristine environment for the enjoyment of future...
Joshua Wanyama from African path writes about Sandstorm bags which:
Produces stylish travel bags and accessories for travelers the world over. Through high quality standards and inspiration from Kenya’s breathtaking beauty, Sandstorm’s bags and accessories allude to a unique style that speaks of Africa. Their product line include travel bags, work bags, ladies bags, wash bags and outdoor...
A co-founder of the A&C Shopping Mall and Leisure Complex,Andrew Kwabena Asamoah discusses the genesis of their business:
The company website states:
The first class ultra-modern complex provides customers with the one stop shopping and leisure facilities so much enjoyed in other parts of the world. In fact this is the first of its kind to be established in Ghana. We are certain that this...