Our favourite spots to get some really good food, exquisite drinks and enjoy the cream of the epicurean crop in Jozi… Est Est Alea Est Est Alea is a new tasting restaurant in Parktown North Johannesburg created by the acclaimed Chef Dario De Angeli, of Cube Tasting Kitchen fame. Est Est Alea was born out of the idea of constant evolution in a fine dining experience. Dario is a perfectionist by nature and someone who wants to push boundaries when it comes to dining. After owning and running Cube Tasting Kitchen successfully for the past 8 years, it was time for a transformation. Their lunch menu is a 2-course, 3-course or 4-course tasting menu while dinner is offered from 7pm onwards and is a choice between their exploratory menu (9 courses) or their 6-course menu. Some of the tantalizing dishes on their exploratory menu include smoked cucumber heart with yoghurt,…
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, which is why we’ve rounded up a list of the top 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. A: 55 Waterfall Corner, Maxwell Dr & Woodmead Dr, Sunninghill, W: www.remos.co.za Casalinga Casalinga is regarded…
Date night at Fairlawns is like nothing you have ever experienced before. Enjoy a romantic evening with your loved on with this incredible special spoil at one of the most beautiful hotels we have ever had the pleasure of visiting. Bring your other half for a magical stay in a Courtyard Suite for R 4800.00 per couple, per night, which includes all the amazing items below: Couples back, neck and shoulder massage Romantic 2 course dinner in a pool side gazebo (to the value of R 500.00 per couple) A bottle of Sparkling wine to enjoy with your dinner Breakfast in Bed or the Courtyard Terrace Terms & Conditions apply, bookings are essential Available to book: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights only. Contact us: +27 11 808 7300 or reservations@fairlawns.co.za or www.fairlawns.co.za
The most anticipated car of 2018 and, quite possibly, the most anticipated Rolls-Royce of all time has just landed in SA. Named after the largest diamond ever discovered which now resides in the British Crown jewels, the new Rolls-Royce Cullinan is an all-terrain high-bodied car that makes the idea of authentic, luxury off-road travel a reality for the first time. “The launch of a new Rolls-Royce model is always a seminal moment in the luxury industry. Today we are setting a new standard by creating a new class of motoring and motor car for customers who are well-connected, highly mobile and have a global perspective,” says Peter Schwarzenbauer, Chairman of Rolls-Royce, adding, “They want a new type of motor car that gives them unbounded access in ultimate luxury. Cullinan is that motor car.” Contemporary and functional in its design, the Cullinan gains iconic status in the face of increasingly bland…
The city is busy. It hums and pulsates with an urgency that drives all Joburgers. We work hard, we stay up late, and we do whatever it takes to get to the end goal. But let’s be honest, everyone needs some peace and quiet, a bit of rest and an escape on occasion. A chance to switch off and recharge the batteries – yours and your phones! We recently took a trip out to the picturesque Tau Game Lodge, located on the border of Botswana and within the well-known Madikwe Game Reserve. Roughly a 4-hour drive from Johannesburg (barring any roadworks or slow trucks ahead of you) this is the ideal long weekend or even week-long stay spot, that caters perfectly for those thirsty for bush sunsets, chilled vibes, big game and minimal cell phone signal. There are no less than 27 major species of game that roam around the…
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…
We love good wine, and sharing good wine with friends and family, but an experience with the aptly named KWV collection titled ‘The Mentors’ is one that you will certainly not forget. Studying anything from a Mentor is always a great idea, and when it comes to wine drinking, we support this theory 100%! The winemaking team at KWV, under the guidance of wine maker Izele van Blerk realised that the boundary-breaking approach in The Mentors cellar was leading to remarkable terroir-driven wines that deserved their own spot light from the other KWV offerings. The first wines were bottled in 2006, but it was in 2009 that The Mentors range prepared it’s wings for flight. Although they now produce a staple portfolio of eight wines, the winemaking team have the enviable freedom of pursuing innovative new varietals and blends from every harvest – taking their cue from the vineyards. The…
If you love all things beautiful, including classic and vintage cars – then you will want to make sure to diarise 10 – 12 August this year as Africa’s Premier Automotive show – the 3rd Concours d’Elegance – heads to the prestigious and beautiful Steyn City Parkland Residence. Attending a Concours d’Elegance is a great way to see rare and pristine vehicles from an earlier era of motoring, but for the average enthusiast, it’s hard to fathom what it takes for a car to just be able to show up to a Concours – not to mention driving off with the Best in Show Award. The fascination and enthralment of owning such a car is usually amplified when participating into a Concours d’Elegance, an occasion where prestigious vehicles are displayed and judged, usually held at automobile shows. The very first Concours was held in Italy in 1929, and the prestige…
We are thick in the middle of winter, and yet another cold front hit us last night, and to be honest all we can think about here at Sandton Magazine is keeping warm and cozy, but even though one may be ‘blomming’ on the couch in a blanket – that is absolutely no excuse to not be doing it in style. Just saying. Well known retail store @home has us google eyed about their 2018 Autumn/Winter Collection. This year, the range carries the key theme of ‘Cosy Comforts’ and is inspired by South Africans’ ability to bring their own unique sense of warmth into any Winter. “All our ranges are very considered and considerate of people’s personal style preferences – it truly is about sourcing and offering products that can create spaces that make people feel ‘at home’ in their own homes,” says Mélanie Bekker, Marketing Manager of @home. “Autumn/Winter…
Much excitement in the foodie world, and whatsapp notifications were buzzing wildly last week as Luxury Franschhoek guesthouse in Franschhoek, Le Petit Manoir shared the announcement that ex head chef of Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen’s Michelin-starred restaurant, JAN, in France will be opening up a new fine-dining restaurant in August. Kevin Grobler shares that Franschhoek has always been a special place for him and is part of the reason he made the move back to South Africa’s shores, brings a wide range of culinary skills and experience to the Le Petit Manoir’s kitchen after nearly three years at JAN, as well as stints at Terroir and Cavalli. He is planning on wowing with his culinary skills and the food focus will be on fine-dining experience with a European slant and a big emphasis on quality local produce. The eat all day menu features some cool breakfasts like miso Croque Madame…









