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Where To Dine: Top 5 Italian Restaurants In Joburg

June 5, 2017 No Comments

Italian cuisine is one of the greatest cuisines in the world. The food is so wholesome and hearty, it’s just perfect for those cold winter nights. Which is why we rounded up our top five favourite Italian restaurants in Joburg: Gemelli Ever since Gemelli opened their doors in Bryanston in November 2015, they’ve been praised as the best Italian restaurant in town, and for good reason. Their head chef, Paulo is forever finding new ways to reinvent traditional Italian dishes and he does so in an exciting way, changing the menu from season to season. Signature dishes include their penne Alessandro (named after the charismatic owner himself), their shellfish linguini and their Gemelli chicken. Dessert lovers should try their famous cheesecake or tiramisu trifle. Gemelli have also just reopened after a week-long of upgrades and have in fact improved their acoustics. www.gemellirestaurant.co.za Cafe Del Sol The family behind the powerful brand,…

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Gift Ideas For Father’s Day

June 2, 2017 No Comments

Struggling to come up with a Father’s Day gift? Don’t fret! We have a few suggestions that will put a smile on your dad’s face in celebration of Father’s Day this year. 1701 Nougat If your dad or hubby is a fan of nougat, then 1701’s nougat is the perfect gift for him. Made from honey and other locally sourced ingredients, 1701 not only offers delicious treats but they also specialise in curating the best luxury gift collections. Their nougat comes in a variety of flavours like roasted macadamia nut, almond, toasted coconut and dark chocolate macadamia. They also offer dark chocolate almond butter brittle as well as gift collections that include biscotti, bottles of imported wine and bespoke shaving products from L’Occitane. www.1701.co.za Tread + Miller Treat your dad to a stylish pair of men’s shoes from Tread + Miller, specifically the Arthur Jack Nolan shoe. The sleek design is a staple in…

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First Thursdays Rosebank

June 1, 2017 No Comments

The popular concept, First Thursdays that first launched in Cape Town not so long ago, has slowly but surely moved its way to Joburg and we couldn’t be more thrilled! While the concept is already gaining attraction in Braamfontein and Maboneng, we can’t get enough of First Thursdays held in Rosebank on Keyes Avenue. The art galleries and showrooms found in the Trumpet Building, most recently known as the Keyes Art Mile are open to the public from 5pm to 9pm (and later) on the first Thursday of every month. Visitors can either explore these galleries on foot, indulge in an array of Jozi’s finest food trucks or hang out at the Union Pop-Up Bar. Speaking about First Thursdays, Joshua Shifren of Union Bar, explains, “It is not often that we get to explore arts and culture in such a casual environment that is not intimidating. People enjoy perusing the Trumpet…

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Parklife Gourmet Food and Music Festival Returns

May 30, 2017 No Comments

The sixth annual Parklife Food and Music Festival, held at Marks Park in Emmarentia, is back with a bang this year and promises to be the best one yet. The live entertainment this year will include international acts like Matt Simons from USA, De Hofnar from Netherlands, Gavin James of Ireland and Melvv from USA, as well as a stellar local line-up of artists that will include Jeremy Loops, Matthew Mole, GoodLuck, Sketchy Bongo and Euphonik to name a few. The festival will be spread across three different stages that will each feature a variety of genres. But just as the music will be a big highlight, so will the food. The Food Village will once again feature the most exciting gourmet food stalls from around Joburg. Plus, there will also be dessert stands, craft beer and healthy options for vegetarians. So expect to discover delicious offerings across a wide…

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Marble Restaurant Set To Open New Butchery

May 30, 2017 No Comments

Marble fans can rejoice, because the guys behind the super-trendy, popular restaurant are opening a new high-end butchery this July. The Butchery by Marble will launch below Marble at Trumpet on Keyes on the Rosebank Art Mile, which has become a foodie hub for locals. Renowned Chef David Higgs together with his business partner and restaurateur, Gary Kyriacou drew their inspiration from Victor Churchill in Sydney, which is a family run butchery that offers the most sought after produce in Australia. The butchery has always been part of our planning for Marble, and will feature some really special cuts – both dry-aged and wet-aged,” explains Chef David Higgs adding, Victor Churchill in Sydney is essentially the jewellery shop of butchers. And that’s not all. The Butchery won’t just sell meat. Irene Kyriacou, interior designer for Marble and the new space, is creating a retail section, which will sell beautiful hand-made plates, glasses and table…

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Redesign Your Home With HAUS & Hertex

May 29, 2017 No Comments

HAUS and Hertex have just released their latest collections for June 2017 and it’s full of new prints, patterns and textures that we know you’ll love. Hertex’s Veneto Fabric Collection is as sumptuous as it is luxe. The artistic style of fabrics take inspiration from the opulent baroque era but in a more contemporary way. Timeless prints are juxtaposed with more modern maze-like designs, honeycomb patterns and simple plains. Hertex have also resampled their Ponti fabric book to include new colours and a greater fabric. Thanks to the high rub count, the fabrics in the latest Ponti Collection will withstand any amount of foot traffic, spills and stains, making it an ideal carpet for corporate and hospitality environments. As for HAUS, they’ve just launched a new collection that includes a mix of marble and velvets. Their Marma Serving Boards are perfect for entertaining or used as a display. Entitled Marma, the collection includes two tonal colour ways…

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Introducing Spytail Black Ginger Rum

May 24, 2017 No Comments

Cape Town based premium spirits company, Truman & Orange has announced an exciting new drink that’s just landed in SA called, Spytail Black Ginger Rum. Spytail Black Ginger Rum is a premium spiced rum that is distilled in the Caribbean and then aged, spiced and blended at a small family distillery in the Cognac region of France. This deep amber colour rum features a spicy ginger nose and is sweet and velvety on the palate with a deliciously long rich finish. The bottle’s round shape is inspired by a Bathysphere, an old spherical submarine. In fact, the distillery where Spytail is made, is located near the river Charente, Southwestern France, where some of the first submarines were built and tested. The legend states that the distillers found sketches of these vessels called ‘Spytail’, hence the name. “We are excited to have an opportunity to introduce Spytail Black Ginger Rum to the South African…

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The SA Bike Festival Returns This Weekend

May 24, 2017 No Comments

Avid motorbike lovers across Joburg will be pleased to learn that the SA Bike Festival will be returning this weekend at the All New Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit, and promises to be bigger and better this year. Taking place from Friday 26th till Sunday 28th May, the festival will offer more leading manufacturer displays and pit garage activations, a SuperGP Champions Trophy where over 30 of SA’s top superbike riders battle it out, a motorcycle shop powered by AutoTrader, test rides around the Kyalami circuit and a Charity Motorcycle Ride happening on the Sunday. Plus, there will also be tons of options for the whole family to enjoy like 2-wheeled kids activities and live entertainment from country, rock, jazz and indie bands. Not to mention there will be a huge selection of Jozi’s favourite food stalls and craft beers to choose from. The festival promises to be a fun-filled, action packed weekend in the sun!…

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For The Love Of Flowers

May 23, 2017 No Comments

There’s nothing quite like a bouquet of flowers to brighten up your day – which is why we’d like to introduce you to Allure Afrique Luxury Flower Boxes. Allure Afrique is an events planning company that promises glitz and glam for all occasion. While promising a luxury service, they plan everything and anything from baby showers to anniversaries, weddings and décor and have just launched their new luxury flower boxes as part of their offerings. Their gorgeous floral arrangements include some of the most sought after flowers in Joburg and come packaged in different colour hat boxes. And if hat boxes aren’t for you, you can order a flower box set in their new clear box that comes with a drawer for storing make-up or jewellery. There is no denying the fact these luxury flower boxes make the perfect gift! Plus, they deliver to Joburg and Pretoria. Follow Allure Afrique Luxury Flower Boxes on…

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Book Your Ticket To Johnny’s Final Show

May 23, 2017 No Comments

If you’re like us, then you probably grew up listening to Johnny Clegg’s music too. After all, the legendary singer was instrumental in shaping South African music to what it is today. So when we heard he will be embarking on his final world tour this year, we couldn’t help feel nostalgic. The iconic South African artist will be performing at the Teatro Theatre in Montecasino for two Johannesburg shows on Saturday 7th July and Sunday 8th July, before moving to Durban for his nationwide leg. The tour will be built around Johnny`s unparalleled repertoire of songs that began with the release of Juluka`s Universal Men in 1979, through to the Savuka years and more recently, his work as a solo artist. Expect to sing and dance the night away to hit songs like, ‘Asimbonanga (Mandela)’, ‘Scatterlings of Africa’, ‘One Life’ and ‘Human’. Guest artists will include the Soweto Gospel Choir. So don’t waste…