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Restaurant Mosaic Wins Best Hotel Wine List Award 2018

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It was just recently announced, and not that surprising either that one of our favourite restaurants ever (and one of the most popular in SA since Chef Chantel Dartnall won best chef) Orient Boutique Hotel – home of the acclaimed Restaurant Mosaic – has won the Best Hotel Wine List in the World for 2018 beating off strong competition from around the globe. The 2018 Fine Wine World’s Best Wine List Awards, now in its fifth year, honoured Restaurant Mosaic in the following categories: • Best Hotel Wine List in the World 2018. • Best Long Wine List in Middle East and Africa 2018. • Best Champagne & Sparkling Wine List in Middle East and Africa 2018. • Best Dessert & Fortified Wine List in Middle East and Africa 2018. • Best By-the-Glass Wine List Without Coravin in Middle East and Africa 2018. • Jury Prize Mosaic’s competition in the…

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In Events

Le Diner En Blanc Joburg – A Secret Dinner In The City

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We are really looking forward to attending one of Joburg’s favourite ‘super secret’ events – Diner En Blanc, which will see foodies, fun lovers, media personalities and others donning their beautiful white outfits, packing their picnic baskets all while enjoying it at a secret destination. This is set to be the signature event for Spring- Le Diner En Blanc will take place on Saturday 29th September and the exceptional gastronomic experience is to be accompanied by a host of outstanding sponsors. Michelin trained Chef Wandile Mabaso is highly regarded as one of the most innovative chefs in South Africa and will no doubt take this fine dining event to new heights. Says Wandile “Diner En Blanc gives a wide scale access to French food cooked at the highest level, rather than the elite few that can afford it.” The wine partner is award winning Stellenbosch producer, The Idiom Collection, a…

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In Fitness

FIBO Global Fitness Africa races in to Jozi in October

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Calling all fitness fanatics – you will want to make sure you pay FIBO Global Fitness Africa, the world’s biggest trade show for fitness, wellness and health a visit from 26 to 28 October this year. The expo, presented by Dis-Chem Pharmacies, is three action-packed days of all things fitness with a one day fitness industry summit and two days of world-class events, stimulating fitness demos, and tips on leading a healthy and active lifestyle! Stock up on the latest fitness equipment, apparel, sports nutrition and supplements from exhibitors offering great show-only specials. Bringing together the latest fitness and health trends, products, events and experiences including live workouts, fitness classes, seminars and cooking demonstrations, you’ll walk away feeling inspired and motivated. Megan Oberholzer – Portfolio general manager Reed Exhibitions says “FIBO Africa is excited to launch this global fitness craze on the African continent and look forward to inspire…

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Date Nights Just Got Better At The DAVINCI Hotel

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Your excuse to rev up the romance is here – why not book a table for two at The Da Vinci for Thursday night and spoil your better half to a superb meal created by Chef Sylvester Nair and his team at The Maximillien Restaurant. This one is a great deal – affordable, and in one of our favourite restaurants in Sandton – what’s not to love? Situated in Legacy Corner Mall, guests at the restaurant get to enjoy a New York style vibe with impeccably prepared bistro fare incorporating touches of the famed New York Bistro, Balthazar. The restaurant has been designed with expansive windows and an extended deck to afford guests a spacious restaurant with beautiful views of Sandton City life, and the hustle and bustle down below seems a distant memory when you are unwinding on the comfy couch chairs and surrounded by beautiful black and white…

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In Events

Steenberg Garden Party promises to be a calendar highlight…

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Whatever you do, make sure that you have Saturday 29th September diarised as the much anticipated Steenberg Garden Party is heading to our beautiful city! The venue is the picturesque l’antico giardino part of the forum company in Lanseria which boasts the most stunning gardens and is the perfect fit to host laid back live music with ample seating in relaxed garden lounge areas, which will keep you delighted for the duration of the afternoon. Not only is the view a good one, but you can also savour the best of spring with fine bubblies and wines at this annual event which is brought to the people of Jozi by Steenberg Vineyards, one of the jewels of the Constantia Wine Route, this elegant outdoor affair invites you to explore Steenberg wines and tuck into a harvest table laden with fresh culinary delights. From the youthful and vivacious Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc…

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Dein Perry’s Tap Dogs are tapping their way to Monte…

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We are really looking forward to the opening night tomorrow of one of Australia’s most successful shows, Dein Perry’s TAP DOGS, which has started its run in Cape Town and is heading up to Jozi from 29th August to 16th September only. A few extra shows have been added to the Joburg run as well, which is always a sign that a show is awesome, and watching all the online videos has us tapping our toes in anticipation. This global dance sensation has appeared in over 37 countries and has been watched by over 12 million people have been dazzled by the high energy performances, and imagination of these unique performers. Dein Perry’s TAP DOGS features high-energy dance, theatrical performance and live music performed by a cast of six dancers and two musicians who will bring the steel works to life in a fast paced, unstoppable spectacular that is the…

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In Lifestyle

AMEX Concierge set to enhance your Platinum Lifestyle

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American Express have been around for years, but the fact that this The Platinum Lifestyle is the way of the future, we reckon. How so? Well, Platinum Concierge offers you complimentary assistance, anytime, day or night wherever you are. in the world. Whether you need a reservation at a recommended restaurant, tickets to a sought-after event, or the perfect gift for a discerning recipient, Platinum Concierge is just a phone call away. They will help you take advantage of unique travel benefits and special offers, as well as provide advice on how to use your available Membership Rewards® points as payment for your personalised experience. Are you looking at getting your hands on those exclusive tickets to the Opera or VIP tickets to English Premier League? Maybe you are thinking of attending a life changing conference or you are really looking forward to watching a live performance of your favourite…

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The Cell C Inanda Africa Cup polo event is not to be missed…

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One of the most anticipated events of the year has to be The Cell C Inanda Africa Cup which will be taking place on Sunday 26th August this year. The Inanda Club, one of the premier Polo venues in the world, and Cell C, the tournament headline sponsor, will be hosting players from countries such as Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The Cell C Inanda Africa Cup has grown significantly, and the influential polo set will be out in full force to witness the exceptional horsemanship and high-octane demonstrations of talent and horse power in the dual for the coveted trophy, a day boasting fast-paced chukkas, complemented by an infusion of chic fashion, delectable food, the finest champagne and the temperate Gauteng winter. A day spent watching the ponies and sipping on bubbly in style is certainly enjoyable, and of course the perfect excuse to dress…

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In Food & Drink

The Sommeliers Selection wine festival is always a treat…

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If you enjoy tasting great wines in beautiful surroundings, then you are in the right city for one of the best events on the wine calendar. The Sommeliers Selection wine tasting festival is heading back to Johannesburg for the third year and promises to be bigger and better than ever and with a range of wines to suit every palate and pocket. The Sommeliers Selection is the only South African wine competition judged solely by a panel of South Africa’s top sommeliers, in categories fashioned around the perfect varietals for a restaurant wine menu. This year, more than 300 wines from 120 of the country’s top wine estates were entered into the contest which was held in Cape Town in June. Winning wines to be sampled at the Gauteng tastings come from over 50 farms and include the likes of Almenkerk, Babylonstoren, De Grendel, Eikendal, Glen Carlou, Jan Harmsgat, L’Avenir,…

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In Fashion

Bokeh Fashion Film Festival set to be a calendar highlight

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The fifth Bokeh South African International Lifestyle & Fashion Film Festival presented by Savanna Loco, is set to dazzle and inspire at the upcoming red carpet awards taking place from the 20 to 29 of September in both Johannesburg and Cape Town. The local and international judges for this year’s awards include amongst others: world renowned fashion photographers/cinematographers; Rankin and Kristian Schmidt, celebrity stylists and fashionistas; Tracy-Lee Rosslind and Chrisna de Bruyn, J’Something of Mi Casa, Tuna Yilmaz from the Istanbul Fashion Film Festival, Katrina Olson Mottahead from the Canadian Fashion Film Festival and Trend Researcher Analyst Nicola Cooper. From a record entry of over 700 film submissions 130 will be carefully selected by the Bokeh judges. The official selections for 2018 have been revealed on the 1st August at a press event in Johannesburg and the approximately 50 nominated films will be revealed at a press event in Durban…

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