{"id":1299,"date":"2021-10-05T11:10:41","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T11:10:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/?p=1299"},"modified":"2021-10-05T11:10:41","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T11:10:41","slug":"attention-all-foodies-and-gin-lovers-its-time-to-indulge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandtoncentral.co.za\/blog\/attention-all-foodies-and-gin-lovers-its-time-to-indulge\/","title":{"rendered":"Attention all foodies and gin lovers \u2013 it\u2019s time to indulge!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>We\u2019re eating and drinking this October \u2013 join us!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What better way to celebrate food than indulging in your favourite meal at your favourite restaurant?<\/p>\n<p>World Food Day is commemorated worldwide each year on 16 October in remembrance of founding the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945 as an organisation that deals with global food and agricultural issues. In these difficult times, our restaurant industry has taken a toll. Why not make a difference and support our local restaurants on this day?<\/p>\n<p>Sandton Central has a variety feast of restaurants to pick from. Let\u2019s take a look at some of our options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nelsonmandelasquare.co.za\/shops\/hard-rock-cafe\/\">Hard Rock Caf\u00e9<\/a> &#8211; Try their made-from-scratch entrees and Legendary Burger.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nelsonmandelasquare.co.za\/shops\/the-raj\/\">The Raj<\/a> &#8211; Spice up your life with The Raj\u2019s traditional North Indian menu.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nelsonmandelasquare.co.za\/shops\/the-big-mouth\/\">Big Mouth<\/a> &#8211; Your mouth won\u2019t be able to open wide enough to fit all the delectable dishes at this restaurant. Chow down on their charcoal-grilled dishes that tastes like it just came from the \u201cbraai\u201d.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nelsonmandelasquare.co.za\/shops\/tang\/\">Tang<\/a> &#8211; Bringing you a luxurious and sensory dining experience inspired by contemporary Japanese izakayas and the classic Cantonese eateries of Hong Kong.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandtoncity.com\/shops\/wimpy\/\">Wimpy<\/a> &#8211; Never underestimate the satisfaction received from a classic Wimpy burger. The kids will enjoy this option too.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandtoncity.com\/shops\/ocean-basket\/\">Ocean Basket<\/a> &#8211; This is the place to go to cure your seafood craving. Pick from prawns, sushi, calamari to their famous fish and chips and, of course, don\u2019t forget the famous creamy lemon sauce.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.24-central.co.za\/store\/lexis-health-eatery\/60464\">Lexi\u2019s Healthy Eatery<\/a> &#8211; For the conscious eater. Lexi is a mostly plant-based, healthy eatery focusing on healthier, more moral and eco-friendly choices.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandtoncity.com\/shops\/haagen-dazs-2\/\">H\u00e4agen-Dazs<\/a> \u2013 Conclude your culinary celebrations with some of the world\u2019s best-tasting ice cream. You have to try an H\u00e4agen-Dazs Creation. We recommend the Banana Caramel cr\u00eape!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Celebrate with Gin<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No meal is complete with the perfect beverage! Because International Gin and Tonic Day is celebrated on 19 October, we\u2019re drinking gin with our food this October.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re not a gin drinker, now is the time to start. With so many varieties on the market today, there\u2019s something for everyone. It\u2019s so refreshing with lots of different flavours that are perfect for summer, including citrus, cucumber, rosemary, blueberries, strawberries and coriander. Some recipes for you to try out at home:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.delicious.com.au\/recipes\/pink-gin-tonic\/c4fef78d-57e9-4e08-b8dc-7fc734751d8f\">Pink gin and tonic<\/a> &#8211; This is a tall glass of summer! Prettily pink with cranberry juice and rose.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/foodloversmarket.co.za\/recipes\/sarah-grahams-lime-cardamom-and-blueberry-gin-fizz\/\">Lime Cardamom and Blueberry Gin Fizz<\/a> &#8211; Make something a little bit more fancy with this yummy recipe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to pick up your gin at Benmore\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/benmorecentre.co.za\/store\/pick-n-pay-liqour\/62264\">Pick n Pay<\/a> Liquor Store. Also, keep the lockdown restrictions in mind!<\/p>\n<p>International Gin and Tonic Day is also the best excuse to have cocktails on a Tuesday! Try Hard Rock Caf\u00e9\u2019s Tropical Gin Tonic with blue curacao, or head on over to <a href=\"https:\/\/nelsonmandelasquare.co.za\/shops\/pappas-on-the-square\/\">Pappas-on-the-Square<\/a> for their signature Apple and Cinnamon Gin Mojito. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandtoncity.com\/shops\/doppio-zero\/\">Doppio Zero<\/a> lets you create your perfect G&amp;T. Pick your gin, choose your Fitch &amp; Leedes Tonic, and top it off with the garnish of your choice.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, these aren\u2019t the only places to celebrate these days. Here are directories to all the eateries found at Sandton Central:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/nelsonmandelasquare.co.za\/shop-list\/?category=dining-out\">Nelson Mandela Square<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sandtoncity.com\/shop-list\/?category=restaurants-coffee-bars\">Sandton City<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/benmorecentre.co.za\/store-directory\/food\">Benmore Centre<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themarc.co.za\/store-directory\/food\">The Marc<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.24-central.co.za\/\">24 Central<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Share your marvellous meals and gin with a grin with us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SandtonCentral\/\">Facebook<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sandtoncentral\/\">Instagram<\/a>. Hope you have a GIN-credible day, Sandton!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re eating and drinking this October \u2013 join us! 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