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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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Making Kitsch…very, very cool!

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Bartending as a career has really taken off, and competitions such as Protégé and World Class are providing platforms for talent to shine and helping to launch people like Julian Short, owner of Sin + Tax, into the limelight they so deserve. Julian’s highlight for the year is being able to support not one, but two salaried professional barmen at his establishment. His eyes light up when he says, “A few years back there was no way you’d have been able to make a career out of bartending in the South African bar industry as a mixologist.” Innovation is the key to Julian’s success, coupled with the growing range of seriously mixable, premium brands becoming available in South Africa. Reinventing the kitsch cocktails of the seventies and eighties using fresh ingredients that subtly enhance the handcrafted base spirits is resulting in a cocktail revolution in South African bars and restaurants.…

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Saint Restaurant Opens Its Doors At The Marc

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We love good food, and we also love trying all the latest and newest restaurants in Sandton, so that we can share them with our avid foodie readers. Acclaimed international chef, David Higgs has just opened his latest offering, Saint ‘Pazzo Italiano’ in partnership with entrepreneur Gary Kyriacou of Marble fame, in the brand spanking new The Marc precinct in Sandton and a visit to Saint is nothing short of an experience from start to finish. While Marble has gained kudos for celebrating quintessentially South African fair, Saint sees the powerhouse duo introduce the concept of “Pazzo Italiano”, meaning “Mad Italian” – an offering which encompasses pizza and pasta as well as a range of dishes cooked on woks and an open fire.” It’s not an Italian restaurant but there is a definite Italian feel,” says David. No attention to details was spared in the décor and layout, and we…

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The Maslow Hotel offers a high-tea pairing that is unique…

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The gardens at The Maslow Hotel are a real treat, the green lawns and the balcony overlooking the sparkling pool are popular on the weekends, and it is clear to see why. They are about to become a bit busier thanks to the latest offering from the hotel – a unique Pairing High Tea – which offers a modern twist on a centuries-old tradition. The pairing will take you on a culinary journey of 5 courses no less, as decadent treats are artfully paired with handpicked specialty teas in a delightful journey. Every Saturday, located next to the pool and overlooking the middle city oasis garden, and in the comfort of enveloping arm chairs, guests can enjoy a sumptuous selection gorgeous treats paired with some of the most perfect teas available in this country. “We are inspired by the burgeoning diversity locally produced, specialty teas and how their flavours and aromas…

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Chef of the Month – Ash Heeger From ASH

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Ash Heeger is one of the coolest chefs on the Cape Town block. Fearlessly female and sporting more tatts than some blokes we know, this pint-sized chef is making waves and literally going from strength to strength. Her restaurant ASH is currently (at the time of the interview) in the throes of being remodelled and renamed and the news should be hitting the streets soon about the new name and theme. We caught up with Ash to find out a bit more about her, her passions and food and of course…what’s the deal with all the tattoos… Ash, tell us how you wound up in this industry, is it something you have always wanted to do, or was it a happy coincidence? Honestly, I’ve never even considered following another career path. I was, as I recall the only one of my friends/ peers that knew what I wanted to do…

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Eat Out At These Latest Restaurants In Joburg

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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,…

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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, 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…

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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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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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