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Matthew Burbidge

Spot the difference
Article
/ 4 November 2011

Spot the difference

The Leopard, on the 4th Avenue strip in Parkhurst, Johannesburg, has been open for less than a month.

By Matthew Burbidge
Comprehensively Indian
Article
/ 7 October 2011

Comprehensively Indian

A beautifully presented new cookbook explores the full map of Indian cuisine.

By Matthew Burbidge
Karma-free food from the kitchen of Krishna
Article
/ 30 September 2011

Karma-free food from the kitchen of Krishna

A Jo’burg restaurant serves food prepared with love and devotion.

By Matthew Burbidge
Mixing old skills and new trends
Article
/ 16 September 2011

Mixing old skills and new trends

Adega’s success is fueled by an eccentric mix of authentic and commercial elements.

By Matthew Burbidge
Parking eaters
Article
/ 26 August 2011

Parking eaters

Johannesburg’s unhealthy obsession with the roadhouse stretches back at least 80 years.

By Matthew Burbidge
The true gospel of word of mouth
Article
/ 29 July 2011

The true gospel of word of mouth

Tortellini d’Oro is arguably Johannesburg’s finest Italian restaurant.

By Matthew Burbidge
Coming out of the woods
Article
/ 29 July 2011

Coming out of the woods

Justin Vernon, the bearded, plaid shirt-wearing genius behind 2008’s <em>For Emma, Forever Ago, </em>has finally released his difficult second album.

By Matthew Burbidge
In good company
Article
/ 15 July 2011

In good company

Eating at the Schwarma Co in Norwood is a family affair, in more ways than one.

By Matthew Burbidge
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Article
/ 8 July 2011

Gold dining in a mining town

DW eleven-13 has been open for two years and has attracted a following among those looking for food and service a cut above what is usually found in Jo’burg.

By Matthew Burbidge
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Article
/ 1 July 2011

A chilli welcome at Sai Thai

If you want authentic Thai cuisine, it is advisable to visit the kitchen and instruct the chef to cook “real Thai-style”.

By Matthew Burbidge
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Article
/ 24 June 2011

Taking food to the next level

<i>Matthew Burbidge</i> takes a look at restaurants serving devotional food in Johannesburg.

By Matthew Burbidge
Three strikes, SABC may be out
Article
/ 24 June 2011

Three strikes, SABC may be out

The SABC has lost yet another round in its campaign to avoid airing a scathing ruling against it by the BCCSA.

By Matthew Burbidge
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Article
/ 22 June 2011

Cutting edge of sushi

Good sushi is like pornography – you know it when you see it.

By Matthew Burbidge
SABC told to stop interrupting broadcast
Article
/ 21 June 2011

SABC told to stop interrupting broadcast

The SABC was on Tuesday ordered to air a summary of a judgment by the Broadcasting Complaints Commission of SA in favour of the <i>M&G</i>.

By Matthew Burbidge
Zapiro back in ANC’s sights
Article
/ 13 June 2011

Zapiro back in ANC’s sights

SA’s best-known cartoonist, Zapiro, could again face legal action by the ANC following the publication of a new cartoon of President Jacob Zuma.

By Matthew Burbidge
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Article
/ 10 June 2011

The Main course

Just because you build it, it doesn’t mean they will come. But Arts on Main in downtown Jo’burg is drawing the crowds every weekend.

By Matthew Burbidge
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Article
/ 27 May 2011

Dosa Hut not about the decor

Don’t be fooled by the decor of the Dosa Hut in Fordsburg.

By Matthew Burbidge
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Article
/ 10 May 2011

Jazz genius Zim Ngqawana dies at 52

South African musician Zim Ngqawana has died in the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital after suffering a stroke on Monday. He was 52.

By Matthew Burbidge
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Article
/ 5 May 2011

‘Bin Laden will not walk on this Earth again’

Obama told CBS’s <em>60 minutes</em> that he was "absolutely certain" Bin Laden was dead but that the US did not need to "spike the football".

By Matthew Burbidge
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Article
/ 29 April 2011

Ganna ride: Hungry for the finish line

The <em>M&G</em>’s Kevin Davie is expected to finish his epic off-road ride across SA on Saturday, 30 days since he left the Beitbridge border post.

By Matthew Burbidge
A tale of high drama — in a foodie kind of way
Article
/ 8 April 2011

A tale of high drama — in a foodie kind of way

Ferran Adrià may be closing the doors of his restaurant, but his legacy will continue to influence chefs all over the world.

By Matthew Burbidge
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Article
/ 4 February 2011

Billing woes: The waiting game

I was driven to apply for a prepaid meter from City Power after my electricity bill went through the roof, and stayed there.

By Matthew Burbidge
How we beat Russian hack attack
Article
/ 28 January 2011

How we beat Russian hack attack

What happens when your website isn’t as secure as you thought it was? The <i>M&G</i> found out the hard way.

By Matthew Burbidge
From obscurity for posterity, a camera’s dark focus
Article
/ 20 January 2011

From obscurity for posterity, a camera’s dark focus

Paul Alberts was a photographer’s photographer, stepping into the breach to publish books.

By Matthew Burbidge
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Article
/ 30 November 2010

The plane crash that wasn’t

"URGENT-PLANECRASH-ORTAMBO" came over the South African Press Association wires at 7.48am on Tuesday morning.

By Matthew Burbidge
Cooking with a conscience
Article
/ 22 November 2010

Cooking with a conscience

Justin Bonello plans to change the way we eat, one meal at a time.

By Matthew Burbidge
A beautiful noise
Article
/ 15 October 2010

A beautiful noise

Neil Young cranks up the distortion on his new album produced by Daniel Lanois.

By Matthew Burbidge
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Article
/ 23 September 2010

European ruling seen as victory for media freedom

As the draft Protection of Information Bill makes its way through Parliament, a different judgement was made in the European Court of Human Rights.

By Matthew Burbidge
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Article
/ 11 June 2010

We were on the edge of the stadium when the beer took hold

As the sky darkened to a dirty grey over the Orlando Stadium, the crowd fell into a shuffling dance in unison as the beer took hold.

By Matthew Burbidge
Muslim leaders seek apology over cartoon
Article
/ 24 May 2010

Muslim leaders seek apology over cartoon

Muslim leaders said they would be seeking an apology from the <i>M&G</i> after the paper published a cartoon of the Prophet Muhammad.

By Matthew Burbidge
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Article
/ 30 April 2010

A mama in your kitchen

<b>Matthew Burbidge</b> reads the ‘bible’ of Italian cookbooks and is convinced he’ll never have to use another one again.

By Matthew Burbidge
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Article
/ 12 February 2010

The Fantasitc Mr Fox

I remember reading that Roald Dahl considered <em>The Fantastic Mr Fox</em> to be his most "perfect" story, and perhaps it is.

By Matthew Burbidge
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