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Hemelhuijs x So Yum…a magical culinary journey

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Hold on to your gastronomic hats Joburg – the home of the Cape’s most sophisticated food explorations (in the form of traditional Cape farm cuisine) are heading our way, by way of a rather neat collab too – may we add! Hemelhuijs and So Yum have collaborated to present Hemelhuijs x So Yum, a new offering anchored by Hemelhuijs’ famous breakfast menu served at So Yum’s Hyde Park premises. The culinary partnership was brought about by stalwart So Yum’s recent move to a new, larger and more central position upstairs at Hyde Park Corner – one of our fave shopping destinations in the heart of Sandton. Jacques and Ernst Fischer, owner of So Yum and various other Asian restaurants had long joked about collaborating, and So Yum’s move presented them with the opportunity. The breakfast menu at So Yum is small and focusses on more traditional Japanese foods, but the…

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Must Do – Holiday Fishing

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Whether you’re looking to go on a fishing trip with friends, family or your significant other, you don’t have to say goodbye to a little bit of luxury just because your fishing rod is your best friend. From the bush to a houseboat, there’s a fishing trip just waiting for you. Here’s a round-up of some of South African’s finest fishing holidays. Shayamanzi Luxury Houseboats – Pongola, Northern KwaZulu-Natal There’s a good chance the idea of spending your days relaxing on a houseboat has at least crossed your mind, and we couldn’t think of a more perfect way to spend a fishing holiday. Shayamanzi Luxury Houseboats offer the only game-viewing and tiger-fishing houseboats in the country, so you really are in for a spectacular and unique experience. The vast Lake Jozini near Pongola in Northern KwaZulu-Natal is the third largest lake in the country and is an immaculate setting for…

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Lego Store to open up in Sandton City

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Calling all Lego® fans, or those with kids who are crazy about all things Lego® – the first ever Lego® certified Store in South Africa is set to open in Sandton City on the 28th of July. While Lego products are available at franchise and independent toy retailers elsewhere in South Africa, The Great Yellow Brick Co (who are bringing the store our way) as the first Lego Certified Store in the country, signalling the Danish company’s recognition that South Africa is ready for a premium toy experience in an exclusively branded retail outlet. Lego stores world wide are required to adhere to store fit-out and experience guidelines stipulated by the Group in an effort to maintain its focus on playfulness and creative experiences, rather than on conventional retail principles. “Sandton City is the perfect location for this flagship store. With the recent launch of Sandton City’s Fun District, a…

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Let the fun be ‘gin’ with locally produced Mayine gin

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Local is always lekker, as we know, and SA’s first ever gin bursary has just been awarded to the country’s first black-owned gin brand – Mayine Gin. Mayine is managed by a husband and wife team from Khayelitsha in the Western Cape – Luvuyo and Nodumo Jongile – who have had an inspiring and exciting series of events, and have just taken home a R 100 000 bursary to help grow their business, culminating in a trip to London’s Juniperlooza Festival next year on World Gin Day. “The SA Gin Business Bursary is the first of its kind, not just in South Africa, but in Africa, from what we know. And it will be the first of many, as we plan to support one up-and-coming artisan within the gin industry every year within this program,” explains the idea originator and donor, Jean Buckham, owner of SA’s Premier Craft Gin Club,…

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A dazzling double bill from Joburg Ballet – Fire and Ice

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If you love going to the ballet and getting lost in the magical stories and beautiful costumes, then you will want to make sure that you have scheduled in a trip to Joburg Theatre to see Fire and Ice presented by the skilled Joburg Ballet, which will be on stage from 29 June 2018 for 8 performances only. This dazzling double bill perfectly showcases the brilliance and range of Joburg Ballet. Fire and Ice – incorporating both classical ballet and the sweep and surge of contemporary dance, Joburg Ballet returns for its second 2018 season at Joburg Theatre with Fire and Ice. A dynamic double bill, Fire and Ice showcases the company’s range and expertise in two contrasting ballets, the classical Raymonda Act 3 and a world première by internationally acclaimed French-Algerian choreographer Redha. Drawn from a full-length 19th century ballet, with music by Russian composer Alexander Glazunov, Raymonda Act…

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The RMB Turbine Art Fair heads our way in July

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It’s that time of year again, and the highly anticipated RMB Turbine Art Fair 2018 is back with over 380 artists and is also celebrating it’s 6th year, since it’s inception. The fair, which has become a calendar highlight for art collectors and artists alike, brings together galleries and artists from around the country to present and sell works in the iconic Turbine Hall in Newtown. This year the fair will take place from 12 – 15 July 2018, and once again offers visitors an opportunity to view and buy quality artwork from emerging and established talent in a fun and accessible way, with all pieces for sale priced below R50 000.00. There will also be a series of special projects for visitors to view during this 2018 Fair, which include things such as ‘The RMB Private Bank Talks Programme’. Throughout the weekend of the Fair, this daily programme includes…

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We take a look at Gauteng’s oldest residential suburbs

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Joburg is so steeped in history, many of it’s oldest suburbs date back over a hundred years and exploring these suburbs and areas, along with their old buildings and memories is one of our favourite things to do. Join us for a walk down memory lane… Melville Melville was established in 1896 (only ten years after Johannesburg itself) and was for most of its history a predominantly Afrikaans lower middle-class suburb, which is much different from the last few decades where it has evolved into a bohemian enclave which is home to many artists and famous South African entertainment personalities.  The basis for the street in the popular soapie “7de Laan”, 7th Street, Melville’s cultural and business hub is always alive with activity. Chris Hajec, Seeff’s MD for Randburg, and a resident of Melville himself says the suburb has a particular attraction to the fiercely loyal residents who look out for…

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The King of Front-Wheel-Drives – The Honda Civic Type R

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Honda South Africa have launched their newest Honda Civic Type R and is leading the pack as the most powerful of front wheel drive cars, currently. Where do I start with the new Honda Civic Type-R? It is truly the marmite car of today. I agree, it’s not a car for everybody but it is one of the most brutal and most involved driving cars you can own today. The new Type-R has a 2.0 litre turbo VTEC engine pushing out 228kw and 400nm. Not the most power I know, but all that power is put through the front wheels only, making it the most powerful production front wheel drive cars right now. Plus, it is only driven through a manual gearbox. Some driving enthusiasts love the fact that it only comes in a manual yet the majority shunned the Type-R for having 3 pedals. The Type-R is as hard-core…

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Fitch & Leedes Pink Tonic now also sugar free

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Oh we are so excited right now! One of our fave drinks is always a refreshing G&T and the news that Fitch & Leedes Pink Tonic is now sugar free! So think – all taste without the sugar, and this is also the perfect fit for a low kilojoule diet, plus you get to enjoy a gin and tonic or two. What’s not to love? Filled with amazing whiffs of rose petals and fresh cucumber, the new sugar free Pink Tonic is a delightful alternative without compromising on taste. Fitch & Leedes have always prided themselves as the understudy to greatness, accentuating the botanical character and subtle notes of handcrafted gins, and their tonics are delicately carbonated and finely balanced to ensure the best taste representation and we know this one will take you back to a bygone era when things were still made with the utmost care and craftsmanship.…

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In The City With Reabetswe ‘Rambi’ Sechoaro

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We caught up with the absolutely stunning model and former Miss South Africa 2016 contestant, and found out more about her favourite spots around the city. What is your favourite restaurant? Well I love three restaurants to be honest. Gemelli in Bryanston – they have really great food, great service and an amazing vibe. You feel at home when you are there. Workshop 55 in Parktown North – amazing, amazing, amazing mouth-watering food. DW 11 13 in Dunkeld – the experience is incomparable, the food is absolutely delicious and the service is out of this world. What is your favourite hotel in the city? I love boutique hotels. My three favourite boutique hotels in Joburg that I like the most are; The Marion on Nicol in Sandton, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa & Atholplace Hotel and Villa in Atholl. All three have very beautiful interior. What is your favourite bar?…

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