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New Fine-Dining Restaurant Grei Opens At The Saxon

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We love fine dining and the latest offering at one of our favourite Sandton hotels has to be top of our eating out list right now. Grei is headed up by Chef Candice Philip and, as the name implies, is a 32 seater restaurant centred around a palate of grey tones, featuring a vivid burst of colour. Says Chef Candice “Essentially, grey is colour without colour,” she explains. “This has been a huge inspiration in developing the look and feel of the space, and menu.” The muted tones will create a calm, sophisticated atmosphere for the colour of the dishes to stand out. Having been with the Saxon for over a decade, Chef Candice shares with us that the name Grei loosely translates from Portuguese as “a society of people” and artfully blends together her love of unusual pairings, her passion for herbaceous flavours and her signature style of intricately-plated dishes.…

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Spoil dad at Fairlawns this Fathers Day

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We love spending time at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Morningside, just because this award-winning five-star boutique hotel is so beautifully decorated and the grounds sprawling and well manicured, it’s just beyond beautiful! With exceptional attention to detail and personalised service, Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa creates an intimate atmosphere where some of the globe’s most vibrant personalities converge. With Father’s Day literally around the corner you may get the feeling that you should probably organise a super spoil for your old man – and we have just the answer for you! Spoil your Dad in elegant style, with a top end Whiskey Tasting at Fairlawns, where you’ll both be treated to a tasting of some of the finest Whiskey, eat delicious Tapas created specifically for the occasion – plus you’ll enjoy some quality time together. A story that will be spoken about for a lifetime. Fairlawns have partnered…

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Jacksons Real Food Market has landed in Kyalami

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Jacksons Real Food Market has opened its doors to Midrand at the newly developed Kyalami Corner Shopping Centre. The much anticipated opening has brought the area its first real honest food market. The Market The market is spacious and easy navigable with a stunning wooden wrap around biltong counter, that features our pasture raised meats and charcuterie fridge cases on both sides.  The walk through of the market is designed to add a pleasant shopping experience with enough room to pause, be amazed, and learn more about our products and suppliers. Gary and Neil Jackson, the founder’s of Jacksons Real Food Markets, has 25 years retail experience and is an independent and dynamic small business owner, and is very passionate about eating real, clean food. Jacksons takes it a step further with recycled and antique design and decor. The market features virtual plant walls, giving a breath of fresh…

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Top 7 Restaurants To Visit In The Countryside

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Nothing says summer like a lazy lunch outdoors and since the holidays are fast approaching, what better way to spend the afternoon, than wining and dining at one of Gauteng’s top countryside restaurants. So, grab your family and friends and take a drive out of Joburg to escape the city chaos. Here’s our list of the best restaurants to visit in the countryside: Black Horse Brewery Situated on the edge of the Magalies River, in Magaliesburg, with lush green fields and majestic black horses, this gastro-style pub has become a favourite hangout spot. Black Horse Brewery features an urban alehouse menu that includes simple ingredients, prepared in an unpretentious way. Choose from a selection of salads or wood-fired pizzas or their famous Black Horse Smoked Ribs and sip on craft beers as you relax under their towering Pecan nut trees. www.blackhorse.co.za Die Ou Pastorie Located nearby Hartbeespoort Dam, the Cradle of…

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Where To Dine: Top 5 Asian Restaurants In Joburg

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Craving authentic noodle dishes, steamed bao buns or even fried rice bowls? We don’t blame you! Asian cuisine has become hugely popular over the last few years with new restaurants sprouting up all over town, giving us their own modern take on traditional Asian dishes. That’s why we rounded up a list of our five favourite Asian restaurants to visit in Joburg: The Great Eastern Food Bar Voted the Best Asian Eatery in Joburg for 2016 by Eat Out, The Great Eastern Food Bar situated in Melville serves quintessential Asian dishes at its finest. For starters you can choose between deep fried tofu, sashimi tacos or rice paper rolls. Mains include Korean fried chicken served with rice or salad, kimchi ginger noodles or whole smoked trout. While desserts range from the Lindt chocolate mousse to the coconut panna cotta with granadilla coulis and roasted coconut. Follow The Great Eastern Food…

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Where To Dine: 5 Restaurants With Fireplaces In Joburg

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We might be in the middle of winter but that doesn’t mean we have to lock ourselves up and stay indoors, because some restaurants offer blazing fireplaces to keep you warm and toasty all season long. That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of five restaurants with fireplaces in Joburg: Remo’s Maximilliano (Waterfall Corner) Remo’s Maximilliano is tucked away at Waterfall Corner Mall and gives diners a slice of modern Italy with their high ceilings and wooden interiors. On colder days, their soaring fireplace warms the place up very quickly. Tuck in to one of their signature pizzas or pastas or opt for a heartier meal like their veal limone, parmigiana di melanzane, or lamb shank cooked in red wine. Don’t forget to grab warm bread from the on-site bakery before you go. www.remos.co.za Casalinga Casalinga is regarded as Joburg’s hidden gem and for obvious reasons too. Situated in the beautiful countryside…

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Experience True African Warmth With Moyo’s New Winter Menu

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Fans of the lovely African-inspired Moyo restaurant can now look forward to a new selection of delicious dishes as they’ve just launched their winter menu for this year. This season, Moyo launches its annual tradition – a celebration of Africa’s finest urban cuisines, tailored to a variety of tastes. The exciting winter menu features mouthwatering items that cannot be found on the current à la carte menu and have all been custom-created to deliver a unique African experience. Moyo, which provides a sophisticated dining experience with modern African ambiance, has ensured that there’s something for everyone on the new winter menu. And if you end up loving some of the dishes so much, you’ll be happy to know the most popular ones will be added to the next menu later this year. The winter menu, which costs R185 per guest for a two-course meal and R225 per guest for a…

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Where To Dine: Top 5 Tapas Restaurants In Joburg

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Tapas is a type of cuisine that first originated from Spain and has grown to become increasingly popular amongst foodies worldwide. The fact that people are eating smaller plates of food that includes a variety of different flavours and cuisines is what makes tapas so trendy right now… which is why we decided to give you a round-up of our top five favourite tapas restaurants in Joburg: Lima Tapas Bar Lima is Montecasino’s only tapas-style restaurant that includes Latin American dishes inspired by the great Andean civilisations of South America, where plants and herbs like corn, avocados and chocolate were cultivated for years. For starters try their empanadas stuffed with fig and cheese or chicken, or their pulled pork tacos. For mains order their rump or fillet with sides like sweet potato, honey and aji pepper or baby broccoli, green beans and zucchini. They also offer a sushi menu with…

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Sushi Burrito & Co. Opens Up In Melrose Arch

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There’s a new sushi restaurant in town called Sushi Burrito & Co. in Melrose Arch and is, judging by its growing popularity, here to stay! Sushi Burrito & Co. is a new and exciting concept for sushi lovers, and a first of its kind in South Africa. Mixing Asian and Latin flavours together, they serve flavourful sandwich-sized sushi that can either be ordered wrapped in Nori seaweed or rice paper and rolled in their famous crunch. Some signature burritos include their crispy duck burrito with lettuce, spring onions, cucumber, beetroot, kale, cilantro and hoisin mayonnaise sauce, or their sukiyaki-style beef burrito served with a yaki-niku sauce. For those who prefer original sushi flavours, try the spicy raw tuna burrito or their raw salmon burrito served with a Sriracha mayo and wasabi sauce. Other small dishes on the menu include flavourful steamed buns with fillings like BBQ boneless pork spareribs, panko-crumbed…

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New Eatery La Boqueria Takes Over Parktown North

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Parktown North foodies will be happy to know there is a new restaurant in town that will entice with delicious market-style food.                                                              La Boqueria, an all-day eatery in Jozi, has just opened its doors, taking over from the old Wombles restaurant space on 3rd Avenue. This tapas style eatery takes its inspiration from iconic food markets, such as London’s Borough Market and Barcelona’s La Boqueria on Las Ramblas, and was launched by the team that brought us Frankie IIII Fingers beer and local favourite, The Foundry, found just up the road. The menu is mostly Spanish, but darts from one corner of the globe to another to encompass street-style food; all of the dishes are about sharing and feasting. The focus is…

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