At the hot drinks counter a blonde woman was sniffing cups, one after another. She must have sniffed at …
Thinking of Running a Restaurant?
Have you heard the claim that most restaurants close within the first year? It’s a notion that has had …
Overkill: The Plight of Africa’s Wildlife
The sub-title of James Clarke’s book, ‘Overkill’, is ‘The Race to Save Africa’s Wildlife’. Well, if it is a …
An Authentic Taste of Mexico in Nairobi
I’ve said for a long time that Nairobi’s burgeoning culinary scene has lacked a decent Latin American inspired restaurant. …
Musical in aid of Nairobi’s Homeless
Disney is renowned for producing timeless films that tug at the heartstrings of children and adults alike. As a …
Sampling a Lebanese Cuisine in Westlands
The Phoenicians were sailors, weren’t they? And, back many years BC (from 1,500 to 300 BC, to be precise), …
Stack and Squeeze in Lavington Green
There’s a very interesting sign in Stack and Squeeze. Above the display cabinet and in big letters you can’t …
A Bohemian Eatery in Karen
The vegan chocolate mousse came with a pansy flower on top – striking purple petals with a yellow face. …
Kenya’s Celebrity Chef Tells His Story
Eamon Mullan, Kenya’s best known chef, rang me. ‘I’ve written a book, John’. ‘Great! It must a cookbook,’ I …
