There’s something romantic about spring. Maybe it’s the warmer weather, or the blissful anticipation of the long year finally drawing to a close, but springtime is always filled with couples, young and old, out on the town, wining and dining and whispering sweet nothings into each other’s ears. And what could be more romantic than […]
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When dining at Lupa, the experience is not limited to authentic Italian food indulgences. With a warm and energetic vibe, their inviting bar is a great place to sip a glass of wine with a friend or toast a special occasion before or after dinner too. The Lupa founders, Guy Cluver and Chris Black, are
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Image: Lupa Westville When it comes to top Italian restaurants in Durban, there seems to be some stiff competition. Durbanites love good Italian cuisine, and who doesn’t? Pizza and pasta are the ultimate comfort foods! If you’ve searched the city high and low for your favourite Italian place, then chances are that you already know
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Heard about our special cheese wheel pasta, but can’t remember the name of it when searching our menu? You’ll find it under our pasta section, named Fettuccine Carbonara. Carbonara is an Italian pasta dish which originates in Rome and is traditionally made with egg, hard cheese, cured pork, and black pepper. Although it differs from
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Photo by Guillaume de Germain on Unsplash How do Italians like to celebrate the Easter holidays? With life’s simple pleasures of course – friends, family, and exquisite food! All the things we hold in high esteem at Lupa, your local and traditional Italian restaurant. Easter in Italy is a traditional holiday, second only to Christmas in its significance for Italians. The days leading up
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Photo by Nerise Gokpinar on Unsplash Everybody loves a traditional Italian restaurant, because they just make such great comfort food that’s filling, flavourful, and affordable. If you love this kind of food, recent studies suggest that you are family-orientated, friendly, and down to earth. Have you ever wondered just what your favourite foods say about
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Picture: Lupa February is the month of love, and it’s no coincidence that a day commemorating our favourite food falls just a few days before Valentine’s Day. 9 February 2021 marks World Pizza Day! Make sure you book a table at your local Lupa Den to enjoy the best pizza in South Africa! Here are
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Traditional Italian Cuisine is known for its simplicity and relies on a few superior quality ingredients to tantalize the tastebuds rather than overwhelm the senses (and stomach) with too many textures and flavours. The top Italian restaurants in South Africa have got a knack for combining locally loved dishes with Italian home-styled cooking. If your dish is not bursting with wonderfully balanced flavour, then it’s not a genuine Italian meal. Here are our top three tasty and traditional Italian
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Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash Buon Natale – Merry Christmas! December really is the most magnifico time of year. In Italy, Christmas celebrations last about a month, starting on 8th December, the day of the Immacolata, on which traditionally, the presepe (nativity scene) and the Christmas tree are set up. The festivities last until the Epiphany, which celebrates the visit of the Magi to the infant Jesus on 6th January. It is a very festive time, mostly centered around gatherings of friends and family enjoying fine wine and delizioso food
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Picture: Lupa Lupa owners and founders, Guy Cluver and Chris Black, made a special trip to Paarl to meet with their friends, Charles and Anthony, the award-winning wine and cheese makers from Fairview Farm who have been recognised internationally for their innovation and proactive approach to the wine industry. After a memorable and scenic tour of the
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