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Clarks Shoes Introduces New Athleisure Collection For Men

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Clarks Shoes has just launched their new men’s athleisure collection for Autumn/Winter 2017 and it’s all about the Trigenic Flex sole. When it comes to shoe designs, the popular U.K brand is known to deliver on style and comfort, but they’re taking their latest athleisure movement for men to new levels with the upgraded A/W collection. And since men are slowly moving away from the conventional suit shoe to wearing a more laid back sneaker shoe with their outfits, the new range from Clarks is just perfect. Inspired by crafted innovation, the Trigenic Flex sole, which enhances natural movement, has been applied to new sneaker profiles for this season. Using futuristic constructions and the most up to date technical fabrics, their new sole not only delivers form and function but is also light and flexible and provides cushioning for superior comfort. All their shoes in the new collection are fashionably…

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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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Luke Dale-Roberts Brings The Pot Luck Club to Joburg

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Pot Luck Club fans can get excited because famed chef, Luke Dale-Roberts is bringing his popular restaurant to Johannesburg in July! Luke, who opened up Luke Dale-Roberts X The Salon at The Salon Hotel in Sandhurst last year, is expanding his brand and bringing his world famous Pot Luck Club eatery, that hails out of Woodstock in Cape Town, to Joburg in the form of a pop-up restaurant. Launching at a new jazz venue in Maboneng called Marabi Jazz Bar at Hallmark House, the team will host a number of pop-up dinners from Wednesdays to Saturdays as well as Sunday brunches from July until Sunday 17 September. And if it’s anything like the food at The Pot Luck Club we can expect bold flavoured tapas-style plates like their popular fish tacos, pork belly sliders or beef tataki. We have no doubt Luke will come up with innovative and creative dishes that…

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In Beauty

Stock Your Home With Local Brand Bed Bath Body

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Bed Bath Body is a family run business from KwaZulu Natal that focuses on locally made products for your house and body. Bed Bath Body was founded by an inspiring and hardworking power couple duo Elize and Jan Schoeman. Together with their eldest daughter, Lisa Schoeman, they have launched a few brand new concept pop-up stores in and around Joburg. Expect body care and homeware products that are created with love and care. Paying special attention to quality and detail, their bathroom goods are infused with exotic fragrances and essential natural oils that will leave you feeling pampered, soothed and moisturised. Plus, all their products are paraben-free and they only use biodegradable preservatives for those who are environmentally conscious. They also offer an exquisite range of scented candles that will enlighten your senses. Functional décor for the home includes handcrafted wooden items, scented gifts, essential oil burners and more. If you’re…

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Get Your Hands On Local Fashion Brand Jideka

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We are all for small fashion brands that focus on African-inspired, minimal designs, which is exactly what local brand, Jideka are all about. Jideka is a contemporary African fashion brand with Western influence and luxury aesthetics, offering clothing that is versatile, functional and transcends well from day to night and season to season. Launched last year, the brand has gone from strength to strength having dressed the likes of famous reality star, Blue Mbombo and was created out of passion and a need for wearable art. “We offer a wide variety of styles, for now womenswear, in dresses, tops, bottoms, jumpsuits, jackets, and some accessories in different fabric options. We are excited for our upcoming Spring/Summer 17 collection as it will include very exciting styles,” explains owner, Pamela Ifeneme, who has a fashion design and marketing diploma from LISOF. Their studio is situated in Fourways, but be sure to make an…

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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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A Night For Superdry And Scotch & Soda

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Superdry event

Fashion brands Superdry and Scotch & Soda came together on Thursday 01 June 2017 to showcase their Autumn/Winter ’17 collections. The event, called The Gathering was held at Katy’s Palace Bar and featured an exclusive fashion show for media and guests as well as a buzzing after party. Make-up brand and sponsor, Urban Decay were stationed on the night to keep guests looking fresh faced and fabulous. Drinks were flowing thanks to Bombay Sapphire, Grey Goose and Dewars. Popular food trucks, Balkan Burgers, Sumting Fresh and Woodstock Waffles kept guests full and satisfied. All in all, it was an exciting night out alongside Joburg’s hip and happening crowd that indulged in the best food, fashion, drinks and music. Take a look at some of the social pics from the night below: *Images supplied

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Where To Dine: Top 5 Italian Restaurants In Joburg

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Italian restaurant Gemelli offers the classic Aglio e Olio with prawns

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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Parklife Gourmet Food and Music Festival Returns

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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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The SA Bike Festival Returns This Weekend

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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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