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Summer has never looked so fine – and we see cocktails on our horizon, that’s for sure! Thanks to the team at one of SA’s premium drinks companies – Truman & Orange we can now happily sip on our fave gin cocktails with the latest craze – Malfy Gin Rosa! As the name suggests, the gin is stunning pink in colour and, typical of the exceptional, Italian quality we’ve come to expect from Malfy, no detail has been spared. The bottle is beautifully frosted and boasts traditional Italian glass painting techniques, with the liquid bearing testament to the centuries of experience and heritage behind the Vergnano family and the traditional pot stills used to produce it. Malfy Gin Rosa is an expert composition of classic Southern Italian citrus, Pompelmo Rosa (pink grapefruit) with Rabarbaro (rhubarb), which is grown widely and used in many classic Italian drinks such as Aperol. Add…

We love an excuse to celebrate and recently headed through to Montecasino’s Casa Bella to hellp them celebrate their first birthday, in true Italian style, of course. Nestled in the heart of Jozi’s premier entertainment destinations, Casa Bella, means “Beautiful Home” in Italian, and that it certainly is. Beautifully tiled floors and polished wood feature in the stylish interior which, combined with a warm, inviting ambience, provides an upmarket yet friendly dining experience. It is literally a home that runs on love, laughter, delicious food, outstanding wines and exceptional quality and service. The standard menu features fresh, authentic and carefully considered cuisine made from the finest quality ingredients such as imported Italian flour, 100% Durum wheat and locally sourced fresh food items. They are also ranked in the top 10 according to TripAdvisor, as well as a recent nomination from the Restaurant Association of South Africa (RASA). Authentic food is…

One of our favourite Italian restaurants has to be Jamie’s Italian located in Melrose Arch, we love the double volume dining area, and the mix of wooden tables and tiled walkways, and the fact that the kitchen is fully open, allowing the public a chance to catch a glimpse in to the buzz of the kitchen – which it certainly does do when it is busy! Jamies has been serving up yummy Italian nosh for a few years now, and have just issued a few changes to their highly popular menu. The thing that is so exciting about this menu change is that this is the first Jamie’s to deviate from the well known international standardised menu – and incorporate not only more local foods, but also uses sustainable ingredients sourced locally – thereby not only ensuring that the menu remains consistent, but also in some cases reducing the cost…

Europa Art Group, in charge of bringing us Europa Art Shoes, Clarks and Folli Follie has brought popular Italian sportswear brand, Sergio Tacchini to the country. The Milan-based sports apparel is as comfortable as it is sporty chic and is perfect for men who want to take their everyday look to the next level or for those who love to dress casually with a hint of elegance and style. Italian style, creativity, innovation, and quality combined with aspects of tennis make up the DNA of Sergio Tacchini, which is fitting since the brand was established by the man himself who was a former professional tennis player back in the ’60s. Established in 1966, the brand is known for its essential and iconic lines, fine materials and attention to detail, which has been recreated and adapted from the brand’s formative years. These designs have been worn by some of the greatest…

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,…