An ode to the lone wolf of Red Ginger The bar at Red Ginger, for those who've endured its charm, erupts into a hubbub come evening.
Opulence, temptresses, and an air of secrets at The Lord Erroll At The Lord Erroll, you go to converse—or sip cognac alone, waiting for someone to show up in a hat with classified information.
Chef turns sorghum into rich ice cream I’m seated at the Gastronomy panel at Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban, where three South African chefs are passionately unwrapping the magic of African flavours. Midway through, Chef Wandile...
Leather boots, whisky and Rhumba beats: Tales from new Pitstop ‘Pitstop 2.0 was bigger and better than before, buzzing with Rhumba lovers—I really miss it.’
Whisky, ritual, and the politics of familiarity in a Nairobi uptown bar Do you sometimes feel like a part of a sunken ship that floats about willy-nilly and no matter how far it drifts it ends up on a certain shore each time? That’s what I thought when I ended up at...
Gears talk, good vibes and dud banter at the Aviary’s sweet spot The Aviary pulsed with the Friday crowd, the DJ keeping the lounge’s energy alive and electric.
PRIME Kenyan bartenders shine on global stage The competition attracts the country’s top bartenders, who are all competing for a sport to represent Kenya at the World Class Competition in Toronto, Canada.
PRIME Memorable nights in The Alchemist’s intimate embrace The first time I was at The Alchemist was in December years ago for a Ferre Gola concert, which I enjoyed thoroughly.
PRIME Table for one, please: Rise of solo bruncher A new crop of diners is rewriting the rules, boldly declaring: You don't need company to enjoy brunch.
PRIME The first time I took my daughter to a city bar and casino Upstairs, I showed my daughter the slot machines and roulette tables - the incessant roar of the machines made it sound like an industrial cult.
PRIME Encounter with friend sparks nostalgia and envy for beer drinkers 'I tried drinking beer then, but I never acquired the taste. I hated it instantly; the taste of barley repulsed me.'
PRIME Sober conversations and clean cars: An afternoon at Coco Jambo The comfort of Coco Jambo Bar is in the camaraderie, never the decor or ambience.
PRIME Sunset sips: At a cozy bar overlooking Lake Elementaita Sitting in the silence of the night at that terrace, nursing your drink, makes you conscious of something whose description lacks words.
PRIME A blissful moment at The Wine Box Gorgeous place. Like a sanctum of those enjoying their trust funds. It also felt - rather ironically - like a wedding reception.
PRIME End of an era and drinking to memories at Calypso Bar and Grill We drink to celebrate victories, to ease sorrows, or simply to fill the silence when the music stops.
PRIME 45 Degrees Kitchen: Where love and fine Dining collide One thing is certain: 45 Degrees seems like the perfect place to feed a woman before you propose.
PRIME Mohinder’s Bar and Restaurant: A hideout with a buzzing energy I was surprised to find a bar on a road I'd driven past numerous times
PRIME Wine culture: Italian wineries gallop at the Kenyan market Unlike South African or French wines that are well-versed in Kenya, Italian wines stand out for their indigenous grape varieties and unique regional characteristics.
PRIME Victoria Sands: The Hidden Paradise of Lake Victoria As dusk falls, the lake takes on a different magic, with countless fishermen's lights scattered across the water like a floating city.
PRIME A night at Party Island Lounge: Where Naivasha vibes meet rhumba and whisky Party Island Lounge is a behemoth; stadium-like with hundreds of seats and chairs and lights and things that shine and glitter and urge you to stay and spend your money.
PRIME The dicey gender question at Pinks Bar If you aren’t sure of someone’s gender, it seems safer to just keep your question to yourself.
PRIME A colonial church reimagined: Inside the rustic 1865 Bar The old in the bar wasn’t in the bourgeois antique style that would plaster monarchs' palaces but just wood as old as sin itself.
PRIME Thai-Chi, Sarova: The bar that isn’t shy to announce itself Tai-Chi is the kind of place for conversations. You go to eat Thai food, or you go to eat Thai food and drink.
