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Where To Dine: 5 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. That’s why we’ve rounded up a list of five 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. www.remos.co.za Casalinga Casalinga is regarded as Joburg’s hidden gem and for obvious reasons too. Situated in the beautiful countryside…

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Where To Dine: Top 5 Tapas Restaurants In Joburg

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Tapas is a type of cuisine that first originated from Spain and has grown to become increasingly popular amongst foodies worldwide. The fact that people are eating smaller plates of food that includes a variety of different flavours and cuisines is what makes tapas so trendy right now… which is why we decided to give you a round-up of our top five favourite tapas restaurants in Joburg: Lima Tapas Bar Lima is Montecasino’s only tapas-style restaurant that includes Latin American dishes inspired by the great Andean civilisations of South America, where plants and herbs like corn, avocados and chocolate were cultivated for years. For starters try their empanadas stuffed with fig and cheese or chicken, or their pulled pork tacos. For mains order their rump or fillet with sides like sweet potato, honey and aji pepper or baby broccoli, green beans and zucchini. They also offer a sushi menu with…

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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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Where To Dine: 5 New Kids On The Block

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Rockets in Bryanston The guys behind Rockets in Rivonia and Parkhurst have expanded their brand to bring you Rockets in Bryanston. This vibey spot, located in Hobart Shopping Centre will no doubt offer the perfect setting for after-work drinks for those living in the neighbourhood, since Rivonia has closed. Famous for their cocktails and delicious pizzas, Rockets also do an amazing Thai curry and chicken rösti served with sour cream, sweet chilli sauce and a side salad. www.rocketslife.tv Patachou Patisserie  We couldn’t get enough of Patachou Patisserie when they first opened their doors in Rivonia Village Shopping Centre, and luckily for us, we now get to visit two branches as they’ve opened another patisserie in Parktown North. Open daily for breakfast, brunch and lunch, Patachou offers Parisian style pastries and stuffed croissants for breakfast and quiches, sandwiches and salads for lunch. For dessert, you can choose from a huge selection of freshly baked cakes and sweet…

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