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IOL News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Smart addition to Umhlanga promenade
The new Surf Riders Cafe Cabanas in uMhlanga village. Image: Ingrid Shevlin Surf Riders Cafe Cabanas Where: 10 Lagoon Drive, uMhlanga Rocks Open: Daily 6.30am to 10pm Call: 031 065 3444 Ingrid Shevlin and I were invited for a prelim recce - a few days before they opened. And what a transformation the Cabanas has undergone. The venue which many will remember as the site of the original Razzmatazz, that was decades ago, and more recently Bellezar, has been completely refitted with floor to ceiling windows to take in the breathtaking sea view. It's light, modern, stylish and airy. There's a cocktail bar, a private deck and a lower outdoor deck that looks over promenade. And yes there are even some gold plated taps in the newly renovated washrooms. We were impressed. Salmon on ramen noodles with Asian greens Image: Ingrid Shevlin Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ A burger with cheese and bacon and cheese sauce, topped with onion rings. Image: Ingrid Shevlin The main menu is everything you've come to expect from Surf Riders - home-made burgers piled high with sauces and toppings - in fact chef Samantha Small Shaw brought us out one to try. The patty was juicy and fresh, topped with bacon, cheese and cheese sauce and made all the more dramatic by a tower of onion rings. Neither of us are big on burgers, but yes, we were impressed. If I'm going to order a burger it needs to be something like this. And then there's a selection of gourmet hot dogs, and thin crust pizzas with an array of tempting toppings. Small Shaw also offered us one of her signature dishes - the salmon ramen. These were ramen noodles in a spicy but balanced Asian sauce with crisp stir-fried Asian veg and a lovely lightly cooked piece of salmon on top. It was topped with a jammy boiled egg. What was not to like. And then she insisted we try her milkshakes. The caramel version topped with popped corn and honeycomb got out seal of approval. But there are strawberry, and lime, and even bubble gum versions which would be a hit with the kids. Jalapeno poppers were croquettes in a crisp crumb. Image: Quinton Meijer A toasted Korean fish sandwich. Image: Quinton Miejer Then last week the Glass Guy and I went out to give it a second try. On a balmy Friday night the restaurant was buzzing. Families munching on pizzas with the kids slurping up those same shakes. Groups of friends knocking back wine and plates of calamari. It had a lovely vibe. We sat on the outside deck and soon had a GnT in hand looking out at the array of ships waiting to come into Durban harbour. The specials menu was limited, although I am sure it will expand as the restaurant finds its feet. And I'm sure a full dinner menu will soon become a regular item. Starts included the likes of chicken livers and a mussel pot and what we tried were some very good jalapeno poppers. These were less poppers than croquettes with a lovely crisp crumb and good dipping sauce. The Glass Guy - jalapenos are his thing, not mine - was in his element. We also shared a Korean fish sandwich which I really enjoyed. Toasted Brioche bread topped with spicy sauces, crisp fish fillets and fresh Asian slaw. It was enormous and wonderfully messy to eat. Fried calamari in a spicy dipping sauce, with chips. Image: Quinton Miejer Beef fillet basted in bone marrow butter with a rich mushroom sauce. Image: Quinton Meijer For mains they were out of the lamb rump that was on the menu, so I opted for the fillet, pan fried in bone marrow butter and served with a rich mushroom sauce. What a treat, even if the chips that were supposed to go with it somehow went awol in the kitchen. The Glass Guy enjoyed his crumbed calamari which was a generous portion. I stole a few of his chips, which were good. We'd had more than enough to eat, so weren't tempted in the ice-cream and shake department, but instead enjoyed an excellent coffee, looking over the ocean. Food: 4 Service: 3 Ambience: 4 The Bill: R899 for the Glass Guy and myself
Business Wire
17-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Jamba ® Expands Beyond Storefronts with Rapidly Growing Retail Lineup
ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jamba, one of the seven iconic brands within the GoTo Foods platform company, continues to expand its footprint beyond traditional storefronts through strategic retail partnerships, driven by the Retail Licensing Division at GoTo Foods. Through these partnerships, Jamba is making smoothie-inspired flavors more accessible to fans across the US and Canada. From grocery aisles to online carts, the innovative Jamba product formats meet rising demand for on-the-go options: making it easier for fans to celebrate their brightest self with Jamba anytime, anywhere. This growing portfolio now includes drink mixes, frozen smoothie kits, fruit snacks, and direct-to-consumer smoothie boxes - each designed to meet consumers where they are and offer the vibrant flavors Jamba is known for. Jamba Singles to Go! Drink Mix Sticks Launched in partnership with The Jel Sert Company, these individually wrapped drink mix sticks allow consumers to enjoy Jamba on-the-go. Available in 3 Jamba-inspired flavors, Razzmatazz®, Mango-a-Go-Go®, and Strawberries Wild®, the low-calorie packets offer 3g of energy, essential vitamins, and convenience in every sip. Now available on Amazon. Jamba At Home Smoothie Kits Jamba At Home Smoothies will soon offer a ready-to-blend solution for fans craving their favorite flavors at home. Each kit will feature pre-packed frozen fruit and new BOOSTED cubes containing functional benefits like protein, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. With 9-13g of protein per pack in iconic Jamba flavors like Orange Dream Machine®, Strawberries Wild®, and Razzmatazz®, these convenient, easy-to-make kits offer a quick delicious way to power your day, ideal for breakfast, post-workout, or any time in between. Jamba Fruit Flavored Snacks A few aisles down, Jamba Fruit Snacks transform smoothie-inspired flavors into chewy, melt-in-your-mouth gummies. Available in Mango-a-Go-Go™ and Strawberry Surf Rider™, these vibrant treats offer a new way to enjoy the bold, fruity taste of Jamba - no blender required. Available at grocery stores nationwide. Direct-to-Door Smoothie Innovation with Jamba x Revive Superfoods Smoothie Boxes Continuing their successful partnership, Jamba and Revive Superfoods have expanded their co-branded smoothie line with two new offerings: Raspberry Lychee and Banana Mocha. These join Tropical Strawberry and Apple Matcha to round out a four-flavor lineup of ready-to-blend, no-sugar-added smoothies delivered straight to the homes of consumers. Jamba fans now have the option to order individual, ready-to-blend smoothie cups or select the one-click Jamba box featuring the complete Jamba x Revive flavor lineup. All Jamba x Revive offerings are portioned for convenience and optimized for nutritious, flavorful enjoyment at home. More information is available at Revive Superfoods. "We're always looking for exciting, meaningful ways to grow our brands and a multi-channel approach is a powerful strategy,' said Dave Mikita, President of International and Retail Channels at GoTo Foods. 'We're meeting our fans where they are and making it easier than ever to enjoy Jamba, wherever life takes them.' With these innovations, Jamba is rapidly redefining how and where fans engage with the brand, bringing the smoothie shop experience to grocery aisles, freezers, pantries, and doorsteps nationwide. About Jamba ® Founded in 1990, Jamba is a leading global lifestyle brand that specializes in serving freshly blended fruit and vegetable smoothies, made-to-order bowls, fresh-squeezed juices and shots, as well as boosts and bites for those on the go. As of March 30, 2025, Jamba had over 770 locations across 34 U.S. states, along with presence in South Korea, the Philippines, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, Guatemala and Saudi Arabia. Join Jamba rewards for special offers. For more information, visit or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or X. About GoTo Foods Atlanta-based platform company GoTo Foods LLC (formerly known as Focus Brands) is a leading developer of global multi-channel foodservice brands. As of March 30, 2025, GoTo Foods, through its affiliate brands, is the franchisor and operator of over 6,900 restaurants, cafes, ice cream shoppes and bakeries in all 50 states and over 65 countries and territories under the Auntie Anne's®, Carvel®, Cinnabon®, Jamba®, Moe's Southwest Grill®, McAlister's Deli® and Schlotzsky's® brand names, as well as the Seattle's Best Coffee® brand on certain military bases and in certain international markets. The iconic GoTo Foods brands benefit from strong enterprise growth engines, including marketing, digital, technology and franchise sales & development to propel growth and brand performance. Please visit and connect with us on LinkedIn to learn more. GoTo Foods is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®, the most definitive 'employer-of-choice' recognition, and the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience for the second consecutive year.
