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GLIMPSE

WHY JOBURG IS JUST BIGGER & BETTER

AN INSIDER’S LOOK AT JOBURGERS’ EXPERIENCES

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CONTENTS

34 FEATURES 24 Cover Story

Locnville have made a prominent name for themselves in the SA music industry and aren’t showing any signs of slowing down.

From music to production, Khanyi Mlaba chats to the duo about their versatile ventures.

28 Big Read

As Montecasino’s Teatro turns 10, we take a look back at some of its production highlights, including the very first show, The Lion King, the longest-running show in SA theatre history

34 Photo Essay

Clint Strydom captures the pain of incarceration in Prison Number 4 at Constitution Hill in a selection of moving photographs

40 Kulcha

Three square blocks in Yeoville contain an entire microcosm of Congolese culture, depicted in photographs and words by those who live there

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CONTENTS 13 GLIMPSE 14 Beauty

A selection of beauty, skin and body favourites to help you survive the winter months

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47 EXPLORE 50 Switzerland

Eric Bornman explores some of Switzerland’s iconic cities and savours the country’s famous beer, chocolate and cheese

55 Specialist Travel

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Travel specialists from Flight Centre’s Stage and Screen regale us with the crazy requests they’ve had from famous clients

64 Cool District

Melrose’s mixed-use precinct offers a choice of exclusive delights, and nearby are some more exciting options including a beautiful boutique hotel and the James & Ethel Gray Park

58 16 The Male Box

Local singer/songwriter Warrick Ryan shares some of his male grooming essentials

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79 EAT.DRINK 80 Food

A choice of two desert adventures to choose from when you’re travelling to the Cape for your summer holidays

Leila Saffarian offers a choice of morning dishes to make breakfasts shine

87 J.Bar

It’s time to drink something exceptional by the fireside, so we’ve chosen a selection of fine red local and international wines that are taking the spotlight right now

18 18 Day Trips

Blogger Anna-Belle Durrant gives us the low-down on her favourite Joburg coffee shops, and takes us on a bar hopping adventure

21 Interview

Craig Durrant of the band Desmond & the Tutus talks to his wife Anna-Belle Durrant about his new solo career with Yo Grapes

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109 THE LIST 113 Diary 119 Live 121 Art 124 Art 124 Stationery and gifts 126 Children

70 Cape Town

Cape Town health nuts Nicole Lupton and Marisa Logan direct us towards the hottest green spots in the city

72 Durban

Treven Moodley takes us on a whirlwind tour of this vibrant seaside city

74 Travel Snippets

Great festivals and events to attend throughout the winter months

Hot curry restaurants Take yourself to market Asian noodle spots Delicatessens Dining in the winter sun Ice cream

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From the editor We were delighted when we received an email requesting us, as ‘experts’, to describe what is trending in Joburg. We certainly pride ourselves on having our fingers on the pulse of what is happening in this vibrant city, and so we obliged, using colourful prose and plenty of adjectives.

The American magazine that had requested this information wrote back, confused. They wanted oneliners to describe trends that are typically Westernised. Please could they have something comparable to living in London, New York, Paris, Dublin or Stockholm, they asked. Publisher Eric Bornman came to the rescue with a succinct response. “There is an entire cultural and political context that one would ignore if you tried to capture this in a oneliner,” he explained.

And that is the crux of the matter. Joburg is unlike any other city in the world. We are a microcosm of so many cultures, lifestyles and traditions. Whilst we are at heart South African, like

Cape Town and Durban and all our smaller siblings, we are essentially one of a kind. Our history, our politics, our geography and our personality is entirely different from anywhere else. And this, essentially, is our charm.

The seam that runs through the patchwork of our lives, the way we exist, work, create and spend our leisure time, is very specific to where and how we live in this urban jungle. It encapsulates who we are as individuals and as a group that comes together. We are not Western; we’re intrinsically African. We’re an amalgamation, too, a people of so many different hues, languages, cultures and characteristics, who stop strangers in the street to chat with them as if we’ve known them forever, who are rowdy, raucous, artistic, sensitive, hardy, hungry and essentially genuine.

Our inner city is unlike any other in the world. For years it stood cold and empty, remnants of a catastrophic past. Slowly being reborn and rejuvenated, it represents the personality of our mixed-up, crazy city. So much creativity. So much art. So much

NICK BOULTON tradition. Although we are unashamedly conspicuous in our consumption, we have embraced Western culture and made it our own. When a man borrows a Hasselblad and captures the essence of a political prison in a series of 23 emotive photographs, that’s art (see Photo Essay, page 34). When three square blocks of a forgotten suburb hold an entire community from Africa, including 10 churches, that’s culture (see Kulcha, page 40). When a set of identical twins makes music that resonates within the city’s bloodstream, that’s worthy of a cover story (see page 24). When a city area is home to a spacious park as well as a 21st century mixed-use precinct, that’s Joburg in a nutshell (see Cool District, page 64). And when a blogger captures the essence of the city in Glimpse (page 13), that’s a little bit of this and a little bit of that.

Which is, essentially, Joburg.

This is Joburg. It’s bigger and better in every sense, including arts and culture. A city that dances to the beat of its own drum. Open these pages and hear the music.

Photographer Fashion, beauty and advertising photographer Nick is legendary for his lighting skills which transform portraits into masterpieces. His cover picture of Locnville and the corresponding pictures that accompany our cover story in this issue are perfect examples of his extraordinary talent.

SINEAD MARTIN Lifestyle Journalist & Social Media Strategist Sinead has a passion for all things beauty and health, and specialises in lifestyle writing while navigating through the popular hashtags of social media (@Sinead_Martin).

Aside from writing various pieces, she delved into the history of Monte’s Teatro for our Big Read and assisted us while the Editor is on maternity leave.

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CLINT STRYDOM Artist & Photographer Featured in the Photo Essay, Clint’s evocative photoraphs portray the unique way in which he captures an environment and subject matter. Aside from the solo exhibition featuring these works, Clint’s work is also exhibited at The Melrose Gallery.

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Anna-Belle Durrant’s blog ‘She Said’ is a go-to guide for South Africa’s on-trend hip community. She takes over this issue’s Glimpse section, offering info on her favourite Joburg coffee spots and bars and her choice of health and beauty products. She also interviews her husband, Craig, about his two bands, Desmond & The Tutus and Yo Grapes.

She Said “A blog about beautiful South African things” – Anna-Belle Durrant

e s p m i l G BEAUTY. THE MALE BOX. LIFESTYLE. MUSIC

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GLIMPSE | BEAUTY

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Clarins Hydra-Essential Intensive Quenching Bi-Phase Serum

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Lipidol Overnight Oil

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L’Occitane Shea Face Oil

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Chance Eau Vive Foaming Shower Gel

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Me & Youth Quick Makeup Fix Mist

WINTER IS OFFICIALLY HERE, AND IN JOBURG THAT MEANS WE ALL BATTLE DRY SKIN… HERE ARE A FEW BEAUTY FAVES TO HELP YOU SURVIVE THE HIGHVELD WINTER

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Africology Exfoliating Cream

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Elizabeth Arden Beautiful Color Bold Liquid Lipstick in Daring Beige

JOBURG FLAIR

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LOOKS TO LOVE

Complete your wardrobe with a variety of local and international brands to choose from.

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GLIMPSE | THE MALE BOX

WHERE+WEAR WARRICK RYAN, LOCAL JOBURG SINGER AND SONGWRITER, TAKES TIME BETWEEN WORKING ON HIS MUCH ANTICIPATED ALBUM TO SHARE A FEW OF HIS GROOMING MUST-HAVES

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RAGING – ANTI-AGING

I turned 24 this year and I already feel halfway to 50. I finally realised that ‘aging’ exists, something I never thought would happen to me. In winter, your skin can get dry and look fatigued. To combat this, you’ll need a great exfoliant and a moisturiser that suits your skin type. QMS Dermabrasive Gel and Liquide Proteins are my top picks.

CLOSE SHAVE

I am obsessed with Crabtree & Evelyn. For guys who make an affair out of shaving, I suggest the Moroccan Myrrh Shave Cream. Myrrh has medicinal and mystical qualities. It smells great and offers a comfortable shave.

SNEAKING ABOUT

Nobody loves his birthday more than I do. Whenever anyone asks me what I want , the answer is invariably “sneakers”. Dress them up, dress them down, go for a walk around town… these are my latest obsessions.

Anyone? Please? Check out the new Clarks Trigenics and Adidas Stan Smith with the perfect touch of gold.

5 STAPLE SCENT

From the second I smelt Chanel’s Allure Sport, I was hooked. It’s sophisticated yet youthful, zesty and delicious! Perfect for day or night and my staple scent.

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#STAYLOUD

#STAYLOUD with the Skullcandy Crusher Wireless headphones.

The sound is crisp. Another great product is the Barricade portable speaker. I love both.

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SALTY DOG

My favourite hairstyling product, Evo’s Salty Dog literally makes me laugh every morning when I spray it on my quiff of wet hair. It gives just the right amount of texture and hold.

WINTER PLAYLIST

Ameen Harron’s new single, ‘Cold Summer’, is such a jam! Ameen is a good friend of mine and an amazing producer. He’s been instrumental in helping me speak my truth and putting that into music. Shout out to The Cartel! Cara Frew’s new track with SNBRN and BLU J is at the top of my playlist now and will definitely keep you warm on these colder nights. It’s as hot as she is!

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The one thing I’ve always been OCD about is my hair. When I moved to Jozi, like Kuzco, it took me a full year to find my spot. Halo Hair Lounge is the coolest looking spot to hang out in, with the best head massages and hairstylist in Jozi (ask for Donna!).

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GLIMPSE | DAY TRIPS

SIP THE CITY WHETHER YOU’RE A COFFEE ADDICT OR A COCKTAIL CONNOISSEUR, ANNA-BELLE DURRANT TAKES YOU ON A COFFEE SHOP AND BAR ROUTE THROUGH JOBURG THAT’S CERTAIN TO SERVE EVERY VICE!

COFFEE ROUTES Okay, let me start off by saying that I don’t drink coffee. I can appreciate it and I know what’s good and what’s not, but caffeine and I are just not friends. So, when I do indulge, you’d better believe it’s a good one. After scouring the streets of Joburg, here are some of my favourite coffee shops.

WOLVES

Anyone remember the heyday of Wolves, when every Thursday night saw a new band spilling on to the streets, and it was the only place in town that served a decent red velvet cake? Well, those days are back. After a much-needed refurb and now under new management, you can spend hours here playing board games, sipping fresh hot coffee and munching away on the new Chomp Cronut.

FATHER COFFEE, ROSEBANK

You may know the name ‘Father’ from its first store in Braamfontein, but this relatively new

branch is a welcome addition to the Rosebank coffee scene. I love the décor here and the constant smell of coffee brewing and being ground in-store.

There’s reliable Wi-Fi here, so take your laptop and settle in.

THE WHIPPET

A long-time favourite of mine. The salmon breakfast bagel is so good that I dream of giving everything else up and just sitting there all day eating one after another! Most of the products are locally sourced, so enjoy its own brand of coffee and baked goods.

YIELD COFFEE BAR

I love Yield Coffee because it has no airs and graces.

It’s a coffee shop through and through, with only a few tables and a few pastries on sale. It focuses on what it’s good at, and that’s making coffee!

DOUBLESHOT COFFEE & TEA

One of Joburg’s diehard coffee stores, it takes its coffee seriously. The guys also brew their own tea, which they take just as seriously! Doubleshot also has a great selection of tarts and coffeemaking paraphernalia!

PABLO EGGS-GO-BAR

Pablo is one of my go-to breakfast spots in Joburg; seriously, the hummus and flatbread with salmon should be put on everyone’s brunch! Pablo, of course, has to have some of the best coffee in Melville… otherwise it wouldn’t be on my list.

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TEA ANYONE? www.yswara.com If coffee isn’t your first choice, try Yswara Tea Room. It is tucked away in a beautiful courtyard in Maboneng and prides itself on its excellent African variations.

BAR ROUTES

DIRECTORY

There’s nothing better than blowing off a little, or a lot, of steam at the end of a long week. When I’m not spending my days hiking outdoors, chances are you’ll find me sipping a delicious cocktail or nursing a cold beer at one of my favourite watering holes. Each has something that sets it apart from the next, but they all guarantee a good time!

WHICH WAY TO THE COFFEE, PLEASE? Wolves Café www.wolves.co.za Father Coffee www.fathercoffee.co.za The Whippet www.thewhippetcoffee.com

SIN+TAX

Sin+Tax happens to be just up the road from my apartment, but that’s not the only reason I keep going back. This bar is a speakeasy, which creates a sense of mystery around it; it can even be a challenge to find the entrance. The cocktails might be pricey, but I don’t mind paying for the ambience and quality craftsmanship. Expect great service and enjoy feeling like you’re in on one of Joburg’s secrets.

Yield Coffee Bar yieldcoffee.co.za Doubleshot Coffee & Tea www.doubleshot.co.za Pablo Eggs-Go-Bar 063 355 9348

TO THE BAR… Sin+Tax 4 Bolton Road, Parkwood

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Hell’s Kitchen www.hellskitchen.co.za

You’ll find Sin+Tax in the alleyway behind Bolton Road Collection. Look for a tiny red candle in the distance and you’ll know you’re on the money!

Jo’Anna Melt Bar 072 733 5966 Eighty Six Public 86public.co.za Mesh Club www.meshclub.co.za

HELL’S KITCHEN

Hell’s Kitchen has an affinity for neon signs and for transforming into a whole different type of animal come night-time. Fridays and Saturdays are the busiest and you’ll be hard pressed to find a seat, let alone a place to stand without being bumped into, but the rest of the week offers a more relaxed vibe.

Expect to spot loads of pirate inspired tattoos and beards, with the cinnamon scent of Hellfire in the air!

JO’ANNA MELT BAR

Clockwise from top left Father Coffee, Hell’s Kitchen, Sin+Tax, Jo’Anna Melt Bar, Pablo Eggs-Go-Bar and Wolves.

Any place that serves toasted sandwiches on the level that Jo’Anna’s does deserves a medal. It pretty much serves all the yumminess you can imagine on toasted bread. Pair your chosen sandwich with your pick of an impressive selection of local craft beers and you’re set. Stick around long enough and you’ll see tables being moved around as the restaurant transforms into a dance floor. The music is played from a jukebox so you decide what to dance to.

EIGHT SIX PUBLIC

Eighty Six Public started in Braamfontein and was known for its gourmet pizzas and top-notch cocktails. Since moving to Illovo, it’s safe to say that it’s even better than before! My favourite thing about 86 is the deck, which is perfect for whirling away sunny afternoons. Once you’ve had your fair share of cocktails, it’d be a sin not to try one of the pizzas.

MESH CLUB

The bar at Mesh Club is a new discovery for me and it’s fast becoming one of my favourite places to watch the sun set over Joburg. The front of the bar is made from glass, which means an uninterrupted view of Joburg that is guaranteed to make you fall in love with this city all over again. The only thing better than the selection of gin is the service. If you’re a little confused about exactly where Mesh Club is, you have to go inside the Keyes Art Mile building and then up the main staircase – you’ll find it at the top. www.joburgstyle.co.za | 19

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GLIPMSE | INTERVIEW

NO ORDINARY CONVERSATION ANNA-BELLE DURRANT CHATS TO HUSBAND CRAIG DURRANT ABOUT LIFE ON THE ROAD WITH HIS BAND, DESMOND & THE TUTUS, AS WELL AS WHAT IT’S BEEN LIKE STRIKING UP A SIDE SOLO CAREER WITH YO GRAPES

Firstly, what is it like being forced to sit down and answer questions for me (your wife)? It’s like any other interview except I have a pretty face to look at.

I get to see people asking you the same questions over and over again in interviews, what’s one thing you don’t want me to ask you? Where did the name come from? I think I’ve been asked that at least 500 times; each time a little part of my soul dies.

Okay, so you’ve got Desmond & the Tutus and Yo Grapes. Tell me a little bit about each band and what makes the music different? Firstly, Desmond is indie rock; we’ve adopted a bit of a ‘pop’ influence recently. It started out with us wanting to make thundering indie rock music; we wanted to be known as an indie rock band, but now we’re just making music that sounds good to us, we’re not boxing it in at the moment. What makes Yo

“I would like to get into a space where I have more people on stage with me” Grapes different for me is that I have to do everything on my own, the music, the lyrics, all of it. It’s fun, but it’s hard trying to do every part well all the time. I have my weak points, but I enjoy the music so it doesn’t really matter much to me.

Musically, it’s different because there are quite a few electronic elements in it.

What does it feel like to have a successful band and then have to start all over again with your solo project? Yo Grapes has always been a passion project, Desmond has become a job – it’s what I do every day. I work on Yo Grapes when I can and when I feel like it. It’s cool to see how people respond to the different types of music I create; I love it when people are fans of both bands for different reasons.

You’re used to being on stage with your friends/band mates.

What’s it like standing up there alone? I would like to get into a space where I have more people on stage with me. It’s cool having a solo act, but it’s not as fun hanging around between shows.

Having your buddies with you is always better!

So, what or who would you add to the Yo Grapes line-up? My first step is going to be finding some backing singers. I don’t want them

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GLIPMSE | INTERVIEW

“I usually just get in my Ford and drive myself to every show” five balls in a row into the water, then you know where to find me.

It seems that it’s a bit of a theme in your life to have side projects and passions. How important would you say they are? I think musically it’s important, especially if you’re part of a band. Generally, you make decisions as a group, but it is great to create something that’s completely your own. It’s the same for people who aren’t musicians; having and following

to sound like anyone else, auditions start now!

How do you feel people perceive your life? What’s something that everyone gets wrong? The other day I had someone ask if I took a helicopter from my house to the show; that’s not what happens at all! I usually just get in my Ford and drive myself to every show; it’s not as glamorous as everyone thinks.

I get to hear you make music on a daily basis, but I’ve never asked you about your creative process, what is it... if you even have one? I try to figure out what

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kind of song I want to make before I start. I have references and decide on a tempo that helps me decide on what type of feeling I want to get from a song. I start strumming on my guitar and build the song in Ableton. I also just write the words as I go along.

It doesn’t happen in blocks, but rather just all at once.

What are some of your other passions besides music? Golf, I love golf so much.

What golf course will people find you at? I play at Killarney Country Club mostly, I’m a member there. If you want to see someone hitting

a passion that is completely your own is pretty liberating.

When did you first start learning the drums? Do you play other instruments? I started playing the drums when I was 15. I can also play the guitar and dabble a little on a few other instruments.

Where’s your favourite place to perform in Joburg? Joburg is a little lacking when it comes to top quality venues. There are a few such as Rumours and Good Luck Bar that I enjoy, but I wish people would support live music venues more so there would be more of them. Over the years, it’s been great to play at places like Town Hall and The Woods.

Do you have any exciting projects in the pipeline? I’m busy releasing a new Yo Grapes single and there will be a video out really soon. We’re also starting to write a new Desmond album. I’m super excited about the next few months!

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Divide your garden into four separate zones – one for plants needing lots of water (3 drop), another for those that have medium water requirements (2 drop), a third with low water needs (3 drop), and the final group that needs no watering at all (1 drop).

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HIGH WATER USE Keep the area as small as possible. Plants will need frequent weekly watering yearround. Plant 3-drop plants like annuals and spring-flowering bulbs (eg begonias and impatiens) in containers.

MEDIUM WATER USE Make this area small as these plants will need more water than just rainfall. Many popular exotic plants fit into the 2-drop category, including Nandina domestica and Phormium tenax.

1 DROP ZONE LOW WATER USE This area can be as large as you wish. The 1-drop plants thrive mainly on summer rainfall and may only need a little extra water in the dry months.

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NO DROP ZONE NO WATER ZONE Make this area as large as you like. Plants in this zone are often indigenous as well as shrubs and succulents.

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Features | Cover story

DOUBLE TAKE Khanyi Mlaba uncovers the many faces of the Chaplin twins, showing us a completely different side of Locnville. More than just musicians, their responses to her quirky questions are a true reflection of ambition and style Photographs Nick Boulton

ANDREW Damn.. That’s a tough one. I like both at different times. I love being in the city and specifically looking at city lights at night, but then to recoup in an ocean breeze is king.

I’ll take the gourmet meal and the beer.

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BRIAN

Ocean breeze or city lights?

I would say city lights for the most part, but ocean breeze when it’s time to take a break.

Gourmet meal or pizza and beer?

Haha, this is a tough one. I’m always up for a gourmet meal – but when I’m on holiday, I go into pizza and beer mode.

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BRIAN

A fine whiskey for sure.

Whiskey or wine?

Whiskey, Glenfiddich is my go-to.

Comedy.

Action or comedy movies?

Comedy always.

I like modern that’s inspired by vintage.

Vintage or modern?

To be honest, I really like to mix modern and vintage. For example, when I’m designing the interior of a house, I like to mix modern cut corners of steel with organic-looking wood.

I’m a dreamer who makes dreams a reality.

Are you a dreamer or a realist?

I’m mostly a dreamer, but then I become a realist when I’m making those dreams a reality.

Brian’s personal style is definitely more vintage.

Describe the other’s personal style.

InstaStory.

Snapchat or InstaStory?

I’m a converted ‘InstaStory-ist’.

Group shots.

Selfies or group shots?

Group shots.

Nasty C, DJ Maphorisa, KLY and those Locnville guys.

SA artists you’re loving at the moment?

Andrew’s monochrome and classic with an urban twist.

I think Nasty C is fantastic, and I like everything DJ Maphorisa touches.

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ANDREW

Real world or online?

Real world every time. I spend so much time online as social media is a huge part of what I do, so when I get the chance to go offline, I take full advantage of it.

Exciting, progressive, diverse.

SA entertainment industry in three words.

Growing up fast.

Trey Parker, Diplo and Wizkid.

Three celebrities (local/ international) you’d invite over for dinner.

Elon Musk, Drake and Dr. Dre.

Proudest moment in your career so far?

There have been so many proud moments. I would say starting CB (Contra Banned record label) has been the biggest highlight, because I built it from the ground up, and seeing it grow and expand is a huge feeling of accomplishment.

Who do you look up to?

Elon Musk. I’ve always wanted to be involved in the tech side of the world, and I think what Elon Musk is doing is absolutely incredible.

Kenya.

Favourite travel destination?

I love to explore. So I would say anywhere with amazing history. I really want to see the ancient Mayan ruins, and I haven’t had the chance yet, but that’s where I want to go the most.

I’m borderline OCD about organisation.

One fact about you that the world doesn’t know?

I love to scuba dive and I’m not a huge fan of heights.

Real world.

Winning Best African Act at the MTV EMAs.

Diplo.

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Winter fashion.

Dinner, drinks and then back to the homestead.

I want to, and will be remembered for innovative creations and ideas.

A road trip I took with my Dad up through Africa; it was a hell of an experience. We camped out in the most desolate of places, got stuck in the middle of the bush surrounded by lions and hyenas, and just enjoyed the journey.

You can expect new music and events from our company, ContraBanned.

BRIAN Summer or winter fashion?

I prefer summer as a season, but I’m a huge fan of winter fashion.

Ideal date night?

I would say something interesting, along the lines of a hot-air balloon ride followed by an amazing dinner overlooking the city.

Besides your music, what do you want to be remembered for?

Being a focused and driven person who always does what I want. Once I’ve set my sights on something, I don’t let anyone or anything get in my way.

Describe a favourite family memory.

Travelling through Africa in a Kombi with my Dad when I was around 10. It was the first time I saw the whole continent, and it was an incredible trip filled with a lot of unforgettable moments. It was an adventure to say the least

What more can we expect from you this year?

First of all, a lot of new music! You can expect to see CB in a lot more areas of the entertainment industry as well as property. One of my main focuses right now is to develop the building in Jeppestown and create an extension of the Maboneng Precinct. I want to see Joburg become a metropolitan gem. www.joburgstyle.co.za | 27

ENCORE 125 PRODUCTIONS. 10 YEARS. 3,7 MILLION PEOPLE. AS MONTECASINO’S TEATRO TURNS 10, WE TAKE A TRIP DOWN MEMORY LANE WITH THE INSTITUTION’S GM, BRYAN HILL

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Joburg Style: You opened the Teatro in 2007 with The Lion King. How did that impact the Teatro? Bryan Hill: The Lion King was an iconic success and the perfect show to kickstart the theatre. It contributed to the Teatro’s ongoing success as it highlighted the theatre’s qualities and set a high benchmark. It ran for nine months, attracting over 550,000 people, and is the longest running show in South African theatre history.

It also attracted great names and celebrities, adding to the Teatro’s glamour and status. We hosted people such as Celine Dion, Elton John and even Nelson Mandela on a most historic night.

His bodyguards were upset because in his gracious way, Madiba wouldn’t leave without shaking everyone’s hand that he could.

“Movies will make you famous; television will make you rich; but theatre will make you good” – Terrence Mann

How has the Teatro impacted the performing arts sector in Johannesburg, or even South Africa? Very positively. We’ve had about 125 productions over 10 years, attracting over 3.7 million people – and counting! The Teatro has impacted theatre attendance and increased the size of South Africa’s theatre-going audience. We continue to attract first-time theatre-goers who return again and again once the bug has bitten. We’ve been conscious of the need to provide a diverse mix of productions so that we continue to draw people into the theatre, not just here, but to other Tsogo Sun theatres, too. From a theatre development point of view, we were incredibly fortunate to be able to open the Teatro for such a high calibre of productions, starting with Disney’s The Lion King, and to hold onto the Disney franchise for Beauty & The Beast and High School Musical, and for these productions to become the breeding ground for local talent.

This meant that there was more available for performers to aspire to, and the training and training platforms increased, resulting in new talent being uncovered. We’ve got performers on stage in Priscilla whose first trip to the theatre was The Lion King; it’s been humbling to watch their growth. South Africa previously had limited ‘triple threat’ (acting,singing and dancing) training grounds, and as a result of the number and quality of international musicals staged at the Teatro, we now have a far more solid ‘triple threat’ base. A www.joburgstyle.co.za | 29

10 years since opening

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2007 “Attracting over 550,000 people and running for nine months, The Lion King is the longestrunning show in SA theatre history”

decade later, we’re now seeing performers become producers. There is no doubt that the Teatro has created jobs for the theatre industry – and will continue to do so for as long as producers like Showtime Management, Pieter Toerien Productions and Big Concerts share our passion and vision.

What is the primary factor that most attracts South African audiences to the Teatro? The Teatro is all about entertainment; it’s not about heavy art. It’s about taking our minds off everyday worries and walking out of this theatre smiling.

It’s also about inspiration, for instance War Horse was a remarkable show that made every visitor feel something.

What are your personal favourite shows? Jersey Boys, it’s a perfectly crafted jukebox musical because of its strong story. Les Misérables has had the greatest emotional impact on me and Wicked is the show I’d most like to bring here.

What are sure-fire hits for the Teatro? In 10 years, there’ve been three. Johnny Clegg, Hugh Masekela and The Parlotones – they’re guaranteed sell-outs.

What role has Montecasino played in the Teatro’s success? Montecasino is Gauteng’s premier entertainment destination for good reason. It adds so much more to the theatre experience – excellent dining options, other entertainment, accommodation, security and a wonderful ambience. It’s a privilege to be part of the team that keeps Montecasino top of mind for entertainment seekers and to help keep the property’s offering fresh and ever changing.

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82,27% total occupancy

125 – number of concerts, comedy shows, entertainment shows and musicals on the Teatro stage since opening

total number of shows

2,559 3,839,648 people who have attended performances at the Teatro

UPCOMING EVENTS AT THE TEATRO July Johnny Clegg: The Final World Tour Karen Zoid and Kahn Morbee in Concert August John Edward Lord of the Dance September St Petersburg Ballet – Swan Lake St Petersburg Ballet – The Nutcracker October Evita

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THE LION KING

“South Africa has played a vitally important role in the life of The Lion King,” says Thomas Schumacher, President of Disney Theatrical Productions. “South African performers have been in every single production of The Lion King, from the first show in New York to the nine other productions, which have played to packed houses around the world. Audiences have seen and felt the extraordinary talent, warmth and spirit which these performers and the South African music bring to the show.” The Lion King was a momentous occasion for the Teatro, not only because it was the debut production for the theatre in 2007, but also because it marked the 10th anniversary production. The South African show was co-produced by Lebo M and Pieter Toerien, and after an exhaustive year of auditions, a full South African cast of 53 artists was announced. South Africans were also welcomed into the technical team and orchestra. But, the real hero was the theatre itself. The Lion King production demands enormous theatrical dimensions and a stage of specific proportions that simply weren’t available in South Africa until the development of the Teatro.

ANNIE LENNOX

In 2009, the Teatro hosted Annie Lennox in a way that few audiences had seen her before – unplugged. It was the first time that the multi-award winning singer/ songwriter had performed in South Africa as a solo artist and soon after Lennox had released The Annie Lennox Collection. The evening was used to raise awareness for the SING campaign, an initiative which she established to bring attention to HIV/Aids in Africa.

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA

In 2012, the Teatro extended the run of the blockbuster musical The Phantom of the Opera four times to accommodate over 200,000 ticket holders. “It was the first production where we saw daily ticket sales of over 2,000 tickets. Before this, the norm had usually been an average of about 1,000 for a blockbuster production,” reveals Bryan Hill, General Manager at the Teatro.

“We had people coming to the show who had never visited a theatre before – it was an extremely gratifying experience for us as it has always been one of the Teatro’s main objectives to contribute to the growth of theatre audiences in South Africa.”

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JERSEY BOYS

SWAN LAKE ON ICE

Two years ago, the world’s premier theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, returned to South Africa with their interpretation of Swan Lake. The Teatro stage had an icy makeover and artistic director Tony Mercer introduced a new prologue to the classic tale. “I wanted to create a more realistic interpretation of this much-loved tale, with an ending that was more plausible and left no unanswered questions. I also wanted to transpose the story onto ice, creating a new art form in the process,” he explains. “I always felt it was a natural fit to have swans gliding on ice.”

Audiences were enthralled with acrobatics, aerial gymnastics and pyrotechnic effects performed by 24 championship level skaters.

A slick and fast-paced show of the riveting tale that sees the pop group, The Four Seasons, go from being unknown New Jersey kids to international pop stars was certainly a standout production that came to the Teatro in 2013. Montecasino offered tailor-made hospitality packages to allow everyone, whether from Joburg or out of town, the opportunity to come to the Teatro and experience the Jersey Boys!

JOBURG STYLE’S FAVOURITE TEATRO MOMENTS “The level of skill and performance by the acts of Cirque Éoize iD was simply incredible” – Eric Bornman “I took my sister and brother-in-law to see the Shaolin Monks for my birthday. I’m a fan of the Martial arts, so it was really cool to see Kung fu lvie on an international stage” – Justine Kerr

CHICAGO

The cast of Chicago razzled and dazzled the Teatro stage in 2008. In fact, the 1920s jazz age was extended throughout the whole of Montecasino as 1920s themed casino promotions got everyone in the mood with substantial cash prizes in the build-up to the production’s opening night. The casino was alive with seductively dressed dancers, 1920s jazz and all the glitz and glamour of a bygone era.

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LORD OF THE DANCE

The year 2008 saw the quick feet of Michael Flatley and his company of 40 Irish dancers hit the Teatro stage. It was the second time the dancers came to South Africa, but this time the choreography and set design were taken to new heights, making it one of the standout family shows put on at the Teatro. “We love putting our weight behind everything that’s magical ... Lord of The Dance is great entertainment for the entire family.”

“I remember seeing The Sound of Music a few years ago. It was incredible to see such a famous production on our home stage” – Sharon Preston “The Lion King – a world class production, as good as the London show” – Gina Borthwick

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EVOCATIVE IMAGES BY ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHER CLINT STRYDOM CONJURE UP THE PAIN OF CONFINEMENT IN PRISON NUMBER 4 ON CONSTITUTION HILL

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idden Shadows and Silent Voices of Prison Number 4 is a body of work created by photographer and artist Clint Strydom, which is currently on exhibition at Constitution Hill, and will be on indefinitely as the images have been donated to the prison as a permanent installation. The series of 23 photographs was taken on a high definition Hasselblad camera (on loan from local company SunshineCo) and printed and framed using the innovative Diasec method. Juxtaposed against the rough cell walls of the prison, these images have an incredible impact.

“This body of work was an emotional journey,” Clint admits. “It took almost a year to complete. I visited the prison cell six or seven times without a camera just to get the feel for the energy that is still there. I’d lock myself in with one of the men who spends his days working at Con Hill, kick the door closed and then hope we would be able to open it later. We’d spend 10 minutes in the dark, the only light coming through the viewing window in the door. We’d imagine an incarcerated prisoner, 36 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

political prisoners such as Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi and Oliver Tambo who spent time here.

“We’d ponder where to sit, where to stand to get that feeling, to feel the weight of the situation in each posture. We’d listen, engaged in the moment.

Then I’d return and we’d lock ourselves in with a camera. I’d capture the spirit with an eight-second exposure, my ‘model’ would hold the position for four seconds and then move towards me, around, behind the camera. His image became transparent, evident in pieces. I could see the texture of the walls and the door through him.”

Light and shadow, patterns and textures are Clint’s inspiration; he calls himself an “untrained artist who uses a camera”. The images at Con Hill are large – 1.5m x 1m in size, created using what Clint calls “mixing old school printing methods and modern framing techniques”.

Clint has also created sculptures, including a bronze that is currently in the Football Hall of Fame in Mexico City.

For the past two years he has trained in textile design and is currently

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releasing a range of silk scarves that incorporate photographs that have been transformed into patterns and repetitions on the textiles.

Future projects include a series of photographs capturing city life in Joburg as well as architectural shots, starting with a magnificent image of the civic building right next to Constitution Hill. He also plans to take on a project photographing the women’s prison at Con Hill.

Aside from his eye-opening pieces on display at Constitution Hill, other examples of Clint’s work are currently also on show at The Melrose Gallery in Melrose Arch.

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Named after the indigenous quiver tree, the Kokerboom Food and Wine Route stretches along the Gariep and includes towns like Upington, Kakamas, Keimoes, Augrabies, Marchand, Kanoneiland, Kenhardt and Riemvasmaak. The route will appeal to families as well as adventure and adrenaline seekers. Highlights include Augrabies Falls, Riemvasmaak hot springs, river rafting, fly fishing, kayaking and river cruises on the Orange River, numerous 4x4, hiking and MTB trails as well as excellent bird watching.

The Richtersveld is South Africa’s only mountain desert and the route travels along rugged gravel roads to quaint towns such as Eksteensfontein, Sendelingsdrift, Lekkersing, Kuboes and Sandrift. The more challenging 4x4 routes in the /Ai/Ais-Richtersveld Transfrontier Park or in the Richtersveld World Heritage Area are best explored in a well-equipped SUV or bakkie. Pack comfortable hiking boots, extra water and guidebooks and set out along the 600 km Namaqua Eco 4x4 Route.

Foodies will appreciate the typical Northern Cape fare and produce available from coffee shops, road stalls and restaurants as well as wine tasting at cellars along the route. Accommodation ranges from luxurious guesthouses to farm and community stay-overs.

Contact: +27 (0)84 244 4408, email: bookings@kokerboomroute.co.za KALAHARI RED DUNE ROUTE Discover the essence of the province in the heart of the Kalahari. Golden dunes, wide-open skies and flat-topped acacia trees epitomise the Kalahari Red Dune Route.

Stretching from Upington right to the Namibian border, visitors traverse the villages of Ashkam, Groot and Klein Mier and Rietfontein. Adventure-loving families and adrenaline seekers can enjoy dune hikes at dawn, eagle- owl encounters, sand duning and surfing in the red sand, close encounters with meerkats and guided walks with the !Khomani San to rediscover the ancient wisdom, customs and folklore of this ancient tribe.

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The Orange River presents a more leisurely pace with river rafting and the best wilderness fly-fishing in South Africa, while the entire Richtersveld is a mountain biker’s dream. Follow in the footsteps of a traditional goat herder and learn about the lives of the nomads. In the villages, the locals will entertain guests with storytelling and traditional Nama step dancing upon request.

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Go succulent sleuthing with a botanical guide, hike the Springbok Klipkoppie for a dose of Anglo-Boer War history, enjoy stargazing, explore the countless shipwrecks along the coast line or visit Namastat, a traditional matjies-hut village. Breath-taking scenes of the Atlantic Ocean with sightings of dolphins and whales combined with great vistas of mountains

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Contact: +27 (0)27 877 0028, email: coast. of.diamonds@gmail.com KAROO HOOGLAND ROUTE This route covers the southern part of the province and the small Karoo towns of Nieuwoudtville, Calvinia, Williston, Sutherland, Fraserburg, Carnarvon, Loxton and Victoria West and forms the heart of the Great Karoo. Enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the Karoo with its wide open plains dotted with koppies (hills).

The area was named by the Khoi and San people, who left their legacy as art on the rocks. Explore many unique experiences such as stargazing at the world’s largest astronomical observatory at Sutherland, the SKA radio telescopes in Carnarvon, Karoo architecture and corbelled houses, AngloBoer War sites, rock art, ancient Palaeo Surfaces, farm stays and great Karoo cuisine and hospitality.

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THE LITTLE CONGO IN THESE THREE SQUARE BLOCKS, YOU FIND A COMMUNITY CENTRE, A MARKET, A CONGOLESE RESTAURANT – AND 10 CHURCHES OF DIFFERENT PERSUASIONS Where do you go when you want to savour the Congolese lifestyle in Joburg? Joburg Style investigates Photographs Herald Kavuala and Mark Lewis

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“THOSE CONSERVATIVE VALUES ARE LOST WHEN ONE LIVES IN A WESTERNISED ENVIRONMENT. BUT IT’S THE SACRIFICE WE MAKE WHEN WE HAVE TO LOOK FOR OPPORTUNITIES OUTSIDE OUR OWN COUNTRY”

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eoville is no longer an historic Joburg suburb, or a spin-off of Hillbrow. Today it’s a slice of Africa, a microcosm of many countries on the continent, a melting pot of cultures, traditions, languages, cuisines and people. The three largest groups are Zimbabweans, Nigerians and Congolese. Each of these communities has its own particular area. In Yeoville, the Congolese turf takes up three blocks along Raleigh and Rockey Streets, including the street above (Hopkins) and below (Hunter), forming a square. And in these three square blocks, you find a community centre, a market, a Congolese restaurant – and 10 churches of different persuasions. This tiny little slice of Yeoville is where you go when you arrive fresh off the plane from Kinshasa and where you go to meet other Congolese people and to network at the community centre, Kin Malebo.

This is also where you go to purchase traditional Congolese ingredients, including dried fish, yams, okra, cassava leaves and other items at the market (called Soko in Swahili and Wenze in Lingala).Those Congolese people who have made Yeoville their home live in the blocks of flats and houses lining Hunter and Hopkins Streets and the streets going down towards Raleigh and Rockey. These people have left their homes because of the political strife in their own country, where earning a meagre living is far harder on the streets of Kinshasa and Lubumbashi than it is here in South Africa. “We have Top Beer with friends. come here to make a life and Bottom Yeoville market a safe haven,” says Herald wares.

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Kavuala, who has lived in South Africa with his family now for more than 15 years.The Congolese traditionally speak French, but most also speak English to a certain degree, as well as various dialects including Swahili and Lingala. They are a quiet, conservative people, whose love of music is renowned (the rumba is the style of their music). “Music is our lifeblood,” Herald explains. You’ll hear the beat of the music when you visit the community centre on weekends and in the evenings; a place where groups of people, young and old, get together to chat and drink a beer or two. The beers are always local Congolese brands – Black Label, Simba, Tembo, Skol and Primus. You don’t buy your own here – everybody puts money in a kitty and purchases the beer for the entire group to enjoy.

For the Congolese, family and religion are paramount; part of tradition, a way of life, something instilled in every child from the day they are born. “It is traditional to eat together as a family,” Herald explains. “This means that we wait until every single member of the family is home before we sit down for dinner.” But that’s just a part of the family tradition. Children never leave the house without being blessed by one of their parents. They respect their parents, confide in them and ask for advice from them even when they have families of their own.“Religion is an integral part of Congolese life,” Herald says. The family prays together before meals and before

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going to sleep at night. They also go to church at least three times a week. “We often stay at the church overnight on Friday, then go to morning and afternoon prayers on Saturday and attend the Sunday service.” There are three main church groups – Catholic, Protestant and Methodist. Why are there so many churches? Herald looks surprised at the question. “So that there are enough churches for everybody,” he replies.

Luc Kazaba lives in Rosettenville, a spin-off of the Congolese Yeoville community. He calls this area the “new territory”, and says that like Yeoville’s Little Congo community, this area also has community centres where everybody congregates, markets and shops selling traditional foods and restaurants where you enjoy Congolese fare. “Main Street and Geranium Street are the two main Congolese areas in Rosettenville,” he explains. “There’s something secure about being in your own community.” Not all of Yeoville or Rosettenville are exclusively Congolese. Most of the bars found in both areas are Nigerian run. Luc, who has been in South Africa now for 11 years, bemoans the fact that the traditional, essentially African lifestyle of the Congolese is lost here. “Those conservative values are lost when one lives in a Westernised environment,” he says. “But it’s the sacrifice we make when we have to look for opportunities outside our own country.”

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Famous for its classic Congolese dishes and live African music on weekends. Sample the pesa-nzela grilled tilapia seasoned with garlic and peppers, hearty egusi mbika beef, palm oil and courgette seed stews, cassava leaves (pomdu) or red fish on a spinach and peanut mélange.

Open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.

Pick up traditional Congolese fruit and vegetables and other food products, including Congolese dried salty fish (poisson sale), cassava leaves, palm oil, beans, nuts, rice, herbs and spices.

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MISS CONGO – SOUTH AFRICA Once a year, usually mid-December, the Miss Congo – South Africa beauty pageant is held. This event seeks to showcase and celebrate Congolese beauty, and brings together people from the Democratic Republic of Congo who live in South Africa.

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1. Explore Old Havana, a UNESCO World Heritage site filled with colonial buildings and pastel coloured cars.

2. Sip feisty rum at a street café, or dance the night away in a jazz bar in Cuba’s capital.

3. Visit Pinar Del Rio, home of Cuba’s legendary cigar industry.

e r o l p x E Beach!

Cuba is also known for its beaches. Varadero in the north is the most popular resort

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48 hours in Zurich TRENDSETTER DAVID GILLSON AND JOBURG STYLE’S ERIC BORNMAN OFFER TWO VERY DIFFERENT SIDES TO THIS EXCEPTIONAL CITY. WE’VE PUT THEIR IDEAS TOGETHER TO CREATE THE PERFECT TWO-DAY ADVENTURE IN SWITZERLAND’S CAPITAL A complete dichotomy, Zurich may be home to one of the largest stock exchanges in the world and the country’s financial hub, but it’s also full of cultural treasures. The city’s theatre, opera and classical music are legendary. Art abounds, from stained glass windows by Chagall and Giacometti in the churches, to the awe-inspiring more modern 19th and 20th century pieces found in the revered Kunsthaus, the city’s most important fine art gallery, which is home to sculptures and paintings by some of the world’s masters.

DAY 1

Start your adventure by exploring the main street, Bahnhofstrasse which is lined with shops and restaurants. Before you start some retail therapy, stop off at the Lindt store and enjoy a hot chocolate. Then head for Trois Pommes, which offers a great selection of Swiss high fashion for men and women, as well as jewellery and artworks. Another great store is upmarket Jelmoli, one of Zurich’s oldest department stores, known around the world for its quality international men’s and women’s fashion.

It offers extremely high end brands itself as a shop-within-a-shop gallery under the slogan ‘The House of Brands’. The store has an excellent food hall and a restaurant where you can enjoy lunch. You can’t visit Zurich without exploring the famous Kuntshaus, one of Europe’s top art museums, housing an exceptional collection of modern art.

Name a modern 20th century artist and you’ll find them here, from

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CHEESE, CHOCOLATE… REPEAT A few specialist tours for you to try to enjoy the very best of Zurich’s gourmet delights.

Matisse and Manet to Dali, Chagall and van Gogh. This evening, visit the medieval Old Town, a great place to go clubbing and shopping.

There are also some excellent restaurants here, including Restaurant Chuchi at the Hotel Adler, where Eric stayed. This traditional establishment was the first fondue restaurant in the city – try the Adler Special fondue or the Raclette, which comes highly recommended.

DAY 2

This morning, see Zurich from a completely different perspective, on a cruise on Lake Zurich. There are several tours available of various duration. So, relax and enjoy the scenery. The shore is lined with promenades and parks where you can relax or have refreshments.

After the cruise, it’s time for another adventure – a funicular train ride. The Polybahn has been in operation since 1889, and transports a maximum of 50 passengers every two minutes on the very same route it has used since inception. Refurbished in 1996, the train is fitted with state-of-the-art technology. Take the funicular to the magnificent 125acre park high above the city and visit the extraordinary Dolder Grand Hotel, originally built in 1899 and then refurbished in 2008. The hotel’s famous restaurant is ideal for lunch, but even if you just explore, the remarkable city views will take your breath away. Enjoy typical steak or sausage and rosti potatoes, before exploring this amazing property that includes a nine-hole golf course and pool complete with wave-making machine. Then head back down to explore the city’s trendy western neighbourhood, whose former factories and old train viaduct have been transformed into trendy bars, edgy art galleries and quirky boutiques.

There is so much to discover here, including the contemporary art museum, the Kunsthalle. Spend your last evening at Bierhalle Wolf in the Old Town, where you can savour good classic Swiss food washed down with an abundance of beer in a typical party atmosphere. Try the schnitzel, spätzle egg pasta or bratwurst sausages, and plenty of great tasting beer served in large beer mugs.

STAY Eric’s choice: HOTEL ADLER This charming hotel started off as an inn in the 11th century. Refurbished in 2014, it’s located in the heart of the Niederdorf area in the Old City, just five minutes from the Bahnhofstrasse. It’s a very stylish place, with comfortable rooms offering scenic city views.

David’s ideal: BAUR AU LAC For almost two centuries, this historic establishment has hosted celebrities, royalty, actors and musicians. Located in a private park on the lakeshore, it is ideally situated right next to the Bahnhofstrasse. The hotel is one of the Leading Hotels of the World, so accommodation and dining are superlative.

Have a light meal or drink at the al fresco Terrace restaurant, the city’s hotspot in summer.

AN ABSOLUTE NECESSITY Läderach Chocolatier Suisse Nothing in the world beats FrischSchoggi (fresh chocolate), and this fine Swiss chocolatier is one of the best you’ll ever taste. In fact, Joburg Style’s Eric Bornman refused to go for a day without his stash. Luckily, the stores are found throughout Switzerland, so he indulged himself in Zurich, Basel, Lucerne and at the airport! www.laederach.com Chocolate walking tour A glorious two-and-a-half hour stroll exploring a selection of chocolate shops in Zurich’s Old Town with a food expert as a guide. Tasting the products is part of the fun, so indulge.

Mountain cheese and chocolate tour Spend a day exploring the countryside just outside of the city.

Visit the Lindt outlet store and sample fine cheeses at a traditional Swiss cheese factory. Ride an aerial cable car to Mount Hoher Kasten for scenic views over the Alps.

Cheese fondue tuk tuk tour Spend an exciting hour and a half in an electric tuk tuk exploring the city and enjoying a feast of Swiss cheese fondue washed down with wine.

For more tour information, visit www.viator.com

Basel

Located just an hour from Zurich, Basel is a world-class city on the banks of the River Rhine. It’s a cultural treasure house, with over 30 impressive museums including the Kuntsmuseum, displaying the works of more than 2,500 artists. Famous for its successful annual Art Basel fair, the world’s leading international art show for modern and contemporary pieces, and equally renowned for the important international watch and jewellery exhibition, Baselworld, Basel’s lifestyle revolves around the river. In the summer, locals flock to the riverside to relax, soak up the sun or take a stroll along the banks.

MUST-VISIT

Der Teufelhof Basel Set in the heart of Basel’s Old Town, this extraordinary guesthouse and cultural centre offers two excellent restaurants – Bel Etage and Atelier, theatres and art installations all under one roof. Comprising two 18th century townhouses, there’s also a bar, coffee lounge and wine cellar.

Münster Cathedral The imposing Gothic church is an Old Town landmark with its twin towers, colourful roof tiles and red sandstone walls. Views from the Pfalz terrace are breathtaking.

Rathaus The City Hall, or Rathaus, is a meticulously refurbished, striking 14th Century Renaissance palace. Visit the Council Chambers, the atmospheric interior courtyard and the imposing tower.

Kunstmuseum Basel Home to an impressive collection of Renaissance and modern art including treasures from the likes of Picasso, Monet, van Gogh, Warhol and Giacometti.

MUST-DO

Learn to make chocolate Basel has more than its fair share of Swiss chocolatiers, including a number of Fair Trade vendors. Chocolatier Beschle offers something extra to those with a predilection for this melt-in-the-mouth confectionary… an opportunity to learn the fine art of chocolate making and create their own chocolate.

STAY

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SWITZERLAND: HOW TO GET THERE Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) flies to and from Johannesburg seven days a week.

The flight time is 10-and-a-half hours.

The airline recently unveiled its new First, Business and Economy Class products on its new Boeing 777-300ER, a twin-engine aircraft that carries 340 passengers and uses 20 percent less fuel per seat, thus emitting less carbon dioxide than comparable aircrafts.

context. Each of the rooms has been redesigned by an artist as a threedimensional work of art and guests literally live in this work of art. The Gallery Hotel is a stage for art displays; exhibitions are held all the time. It features 20 rooms and four junior suites.

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois One of Europe’s oldest city hotels, this magnificent five-star hotel is situated in what was the city’s grandest residence. It’s hosted historic luminaries including Napoleon Bonaparte, Charles Dickens, Pablo Picasso and Queen Elizabeth II. It boasts a three Michelin-starred restaurant, The Cheval Blanc, and offers every possible luxury.

WINING AND DINING

Restaurant Atelier This lively Michelin-starred restaurant offers a selection of contemporary international and regional specialities.

Restaurant Schnabel For traditional Swiss food, this charming restaurant in the historic part of town is ideal. Sit outside on the pavement or dine inside.

BEER HOPPING IN BASEL Unser Bier This small, quality brewery offers beer tastings and a chance to make your own brew, which you can collect later in a barrel. www.unser-bier.ch Fischerstube Brewery Fischerstube offers tours to learn about beer production. Enjoy a traditional meal or snack in the beer garden or beer cellar. restaurant-fischerstube.ch

It offers eight First Class seats, 62 in Business Class and 270 in Economy and the totally redesigned interior provides every comfort, including more legroom, larger screens for entertainment and touch screens instead of remote control devices. Passengers also enjoy authentic Swiss beer and chocolate on the flight. www.swiss.com

LITTLE BLACK BOOK Switzerland Tourism www.myswitzerland.com Basel Tourism www.com Zurich Tourism www.zuerich.com

EXPLORE | SPECIALIST TRAVEL

WHEN ONE SIZE DOESN’T FIT ALL SMART SMARTIES

SO, YOU THINK YOUR BUSINESS TRIP IS A BREEZE? YOU HAVE NO IDEA THE LENGTHS TRAVEL SPECIALISTS HAVE TO GO TO IN ORDER TO PLAN A JOURNEY FOR FAMOUS CLIENTS WILD REQUESTS AND HOW THEY WERE DEALT WITH

Business trips aren’t always fun, especially if you’re having wall-towall meetings and have had to carry kilos of brochures in your luggage from one capital city to the next. But, let’s consider what it’s like to go bigger than that…. to take a rugby team on a tour, for instance, or transport a celebrity rock star with an ego to match.

Flight Centre Travel Group’s Stage and Screen Travel Services is a specialist division of the travel company, whose job it is to make the impossible possible. They design travel solutions for clients in creative industries, such as advertising moguls, media boffins, publishing peeps, fashionistas and the like. They call it their ‘haute couture’ approach, which translates to being just as creative as the people they tailor trips for, making something unworkable work like a dream, no hitches allowed. Think about it. A group of rugby players, their coaches, their vast amount of

luggage, their day-to-day travel itineraries, their PR, their individual wants and needs… all of this has to be put together like a giant puzzle so that the trip takes place with as few hassles as possible. The travel specialists have to take care of everything in advance and plan with meticulous attention to detail, so that every item of luggage is accounted for, every person’s itinerary is organised to the last minute, everybody knows where and when they have to be at a certain place at a certain time… of course, there’s more. There are early check-ins, late check-outs, Wi-Fi and Internet solutions, dietary requirements and all sorts of other problems that need solving. Now, aside from the vast amount of planning that goes into a journey of this nature, there’s something else that has to be taken into account. No two trips are ever the same. And that’s where Stage and Screen Travel Services’ expertise comes in. Take a look at a few examples...

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On a trip to South Africa, a famous rock ‘n’ roll band were explicit when it came to their demands. They stipulated in their performance contract that they be given a bowl of M&Ms with all the brown ones removed. Their reasoning? If the organisers were prepared to go that extra mile and remove brown chocolates from a bowl, then they would read the rest of the contract just as thoroughly and be as meticulous with all their other instructions. According to Stage and Screen, unusual requests like this one are regular occurences, but there’s always a reason, just like there was in this instance. And no matter how strange the request, it needs to be followed.

LIGHT AND SHADE

For one celebrity performer, Stage and Screen had to have all 26 windows of the entire suite tinted.

This was done, and then the tint had to be removed when the celebrity left.

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SURFING STYLE

When a celebrity insisted that their surfboard couldn’t be transported on the roof rack of a car, it got its own car, driver and all.

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TOO BIG FOR THE CABIN

It’s not easy to transport a 36kg harp that is 2m high on a plane. For starters, airlines don’t permit more than 32kg of luggage per passenger. The only way that Stage and Screen managed to get this musical instrument transported was by purchasing a seat in the cabin for one leg of the journey. They then sent the harp as freight for another leg, and then, finally, it was sent as luggage.

COLOUR IT BEAUTIFUL

An artist requested that the rental car be repainted in specific colours.

Of course, Stage and Screen Travel obliged. The car had to be repainted once the artist left town.

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I’M LATE, I’M LATE…

When a top band was late for a performance in Brisbane, the organisers found a way to get them there on time. They were flown from the Gold Coast in a helicopter and dropped right outside the stadium. The logistics for that miracle were mind-boggling – permits were required and the timeline was ridiculously tight.

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FEED ME!

Often, celebrities and stars request that their hotel mini bar be replaced with a full-sized fridge stocked with a selection of their favourite foods, some of which have to be specially imported.

CRAZY REQUESTS “Odd requests aren’t just prima donnas flexing their muscles,” says Stage and Screen Travel’s National Operations Leader, Adam Moon.

“Rather, they are the bits and pieces that people living a hectic life need to make things just a little more normal.”

Stage and Screen Travel Services. 087 740 5181 | www.stageandscreentravel.co.za | experts@stageandscreentravel.co.za

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On your annual trip to the Cape this summer, don’t race through the Karoo with blinkers on. Stop over and discover some of the magic hidden in the sand

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f you take the time to discover the magic of the Karoo, you’ll see that there’s much more to this desert region than just stocking up on lamb chops or dancing in the dust at AfrikaBurn. In fact, during a recent road trip to this diverse destination, the Joburg Style team discovered an array of activities that surpass the usual antiques roadshow and succulent spotting. Stretching for nearly 40,000km² in the geographic midriff of South Africa, the Karoo boasts a sky so bright that it feels like you can touch the stars. In fact, many flock to this part of the world to catch a glimpse of the Milky Way in a manner in which you will rarely see it elsewhere. It’s this vastness, stretching as far as the eye can see, that highlights humanity’s insignificance. A real antidote to the stresses of modern living. Visitors to the Karoo seldom go once. In fact, this remarkable desert possesses a mysterious force that draws people

back time and again. Perhaps it’s the nostalgia of its quaint farm-style charm, something you can experience when you stay on the myriad guest farms available, or perhaps it’s the eccentric local characters dotted around the dorpies who provide constant intrigue. Regardless, we bet that once you get a real taste of the Karoo, you’ll be hooked.

Stand on the red, dusty ground at any time and know that beneath your feet lies a millennia’s worth of stories. A veritable treasure trove of fossils, the Karoo basin is famous among palaeontologists for the record it holds of the transition between reptiles and mammals, a crucial spot towards our evolution as humans. Part reptile, part mammal fossils of creatures known as Dicynodonts (a specimen that’s over 253 million years old, predating dinosaurs) have been found here on Samara Private Game Reserve, which is the spot we suggest visiting first, as we did. www.joburgstyle.co.za | 59

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STOPOVER IN SAMARA

Located on 70,000 acres of wilderness in the Great Karoo, just outside of Graaf Reinet, Samara Private Game Reserve sits just 53km away from the nearest town, Graaff Reinet, and offers breathtaking views over the plains of Camdeboo. The reserve has undertaken a massive conservation project, an effort to create South Africa’s third largest protected area in a global biodiversity hotspot. As it’s home to over 60 mammal species including aardvark, Cape mountain zebra, giraffe, black and white rhino, buffalo, eland and cheetah, it’s not hard to understand why.

Milky Way Star Bed Enjoy a sunset picnic in the wilderness, watch wildlife go to the waterhole to quench their thirst as the night sky unfurls, then curl up under the stars in a four-poster bed under a draped mosquito net in the middle of nowhere, with just the Milky Way for company.

WHERE TO STAY The Karoo Lodge

The Karoo Lodge offers five-star luxury in a meticulously refurbished farmhouse that overlooks a natural amphitheatre in the mountains. The farmstead combines every possible colonial comfort with modern luxuries and features four Game Lodge Suites that open onto a wide wrap-around verandah.

There are also three Karoo Suites, set in stand-alone cottages a short distance from the main homestead, each with a fireplace, luxury en suite bathroom,

DINING AT SAMARA Dining at Samara’s Lodges depends on the weather. Both have dining rooms, but if it’s warm, you’ll dine al fresco under the stars or enjoy a candlelit dinner on the verandah.

Above Dining at Samara.

Left Cottage at Karoo Lodge, Samara.

private covered patios and outdoor showers. The final two rooms, named in honour of Samara’s famous cheetah, Sibella, are located near a waterhole where guests can watch antelope, rhino and buffalo in the early mornings and late afternoons.

The Manor House

This luxurious five-star villa is built on the site of a 19th century homestead. Decorated with beaded African artworks and traditional Karoo antiques, the stylish manor house boasts breathtaking views, a 21m infinity pool and a waterhole nearby. It features

four spacious private suites, each with private patios from where guests can enjoy the sounds of the wild.

WHAT TO DO

Picnics are a delight, with a choice of stunning settings, from a wilderness breakfast on a blanket to a gourmet spread in the mountains. Karoo Lodge has a boma for dinner next to the fire and guests at Manor House can enjoy a starstudded sky in the bush.

Track cheetah on foot

A highlight of a stay at Samara is being able to track wild cheetah on foot. Thanks to several habituated individuals, starting with Sibella, who has become synonymous with Samara, the lodge offers exclusive viewing of wild cheetah to its guests, which involves tracking the cheetah on foot.

www.samara.co.za

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EXPLORING Die Hel To get to the Gamkaskloof in the valley, there is an extremely steep drop of around 579m, called ‘Die Hel’. Locals aren’t crazy about the name; they prefer to call themselves ‘canyon dwellers’ or ‘kloovers’.

Meiringspoort Located on the road to Oudtshoorn, Meiringspoort offers spectacular scenery, soaring cliffs with unique rock formations along a 25km road winding along the floor of the gorge. The road crosses the Groot River 25 times and each crossing has its own name or story. Entry to the area is via Klaarstroom, 55km east of Prince Albert.

SOJOURN IN PRINCE ALBERT

Stopping over in Prince Albert is a great adventure.

Set at the foot of the Swartberg Mountains, this pretty little town is the perfect base from which to explore some awesome sights, including Gamkaskloof (‘Die Hel’) and Meiringspoort, on the way to Oudtshoorn, if you’re taking that route to the Cape.

WHERE TO STAY The Karoo Lodge

This guesthouse has a huge garden with lots of shady spots and a pool to cool down in. The restaurant offers traditional chicken curry and bobotie.

www.karoolodge.com

De Camdeboo Restaurant This is one of the few places you can find fine dining in the Karoo coupled with wine tasting. A stop at the Drostdy Hotel is a must for foodies. drostdy.co.za

Top Prince Albert town.

Centre Polka Café.

Left Sophie’s Choice.

Karoo Khaya

This property offers four bright cottages with a large communal lounge. Visit the Villa Kruger Art House & Sculpture Garden 700m away and the Fransie Pienaar Museum nearby. Stroll through the veggie garden and pick what you’d like for dinner.

www.karookhaya.co.za

SHOPPING

Sophie’s Choice in Willowmore

This is a must-visit for antique lovers.

www.sophieschoie.co.za Rooi Granaat, Loxton

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Glass Studio

Find typically South African wire art at its finest.

051 724 0259

DINING

Cluster d’Hote Restaurant

Set in one of the oldest houses on Piet Retief Street, this transformed Victorian doll house offers one of the greatest lamb shank dishes you’ll ever taste.

www.clusterdhote.co.za Polka Café

If you’d like to relax and mix with a few locals, check out Polka Café for a scrumptious breakfast.

polkacafe.co.za

RAW NATURE MEETS PARADISE A hidden paradise of luxury and comfort at the confluence of the Chobe and Zambezi Rivers, Chobe Water Villas offers you an intimate hosting experience with a unique, personal touch.

This is where raw nature and luxurious comfort meet.

Central Reservations: +264 61 431 8002 • Lodge Direct : +264 66 253 602/3 • www.chobewatervillas.com Booking Code: OLJOBURGSTYLE

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Melrose The biggest attraction in this beautiful tree-lined suburb is its mixed-use development, Melrose Arch. But, just around the corner in Wrenrose Centre are other hidden treasures. Sharon Preston discovers where to go in Melrose

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nce filled with beautiful old houses with big gardens, the area that lines the M1 Highway was razed to the ground around 2007 and rebuilt into the only precinct of its kind in the city, a place where you can live, work and play without having to leave. The project, which cost R8 million, completed Phase One in 2009 and has since been expanded to include two hotels, apartments and offices, a selection of upmarket shops, restaurants and entertainment. And more construction is on the cards. Melrose Arch is home to ultra modern apartments that many use as a pied-à-terre, corporate rental or airbnb, though there are some who live there permanently. Many travel there daily to work in the offices and numerous retail stores. The numerous restaurants include a branch of Jamie Oliver’s Italian and French chain Paul’s first bakery. For relaxation, the Piazza and the Square are filled with sidewalk cafés and interesting stores. Heading towards the residential part of Melrose are beautiful homes and townhouses on wide, tree-lined streets and the James and Ethel Gray Park. Across the road, on the border of Birdhaven and Melrose, is Wrenrose Centre, two buildings with a smattering of stunning shops and two very popular restaurants.

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DINING

Wrenrose Centre’s Arbour Café & Courtyard is open for breakfast and lunch. Sample a gluten-free galette (buckwheat pancake) for breakfast and choose from an array of delicious meals for lunch. For healthy fare and great deli items, head for Voodoo Lily Café on the corner, where you can sit on the sidewalk or indoors and enjoy a selection of salads, sandwiches, sushi, main meals and desserts.

Melrose Arch offers so many dining choices, but long time favourites include The Orient, which specialises in Asian fare. Its dim sum is as legendary as its chocolate mousse balls for dessert and the sushi is sublime. Moyo is popular for locals and visitors, with live music on weekends accompanying stunning traditional South African dishes. Mezepoli is one of the most popular Mediterranean restaurants in town; the choice of delicious tapas and sushi makes it a favourite, and the main dishes are divine. Pigalle is fine dining fit for royalty; a restaurant to enjoy for special occasions. And now there’s also Jamie’s Italian, where you can’t get in to sample the celebrity chef ’s dishes unless you book a month in advance.

COFFEE

Melrose Arch is famous for its coffee shops, especially internationally famous The Grind Coffee Company, which has made appearances on Instagram because of its espresso served in an ice cream cone. If you prefer drinking your coffee slowly (the cone takes three minutes to melt), you can enjoy a cup of the seasonal three-bean Arabica house blend created by coffee expert Dayne Levinrad in a cup. Diehard

coffee lovers also rave about Naked Coffee, a tiny coffee shop located inside a clothing store. There are only a few tables, and you often have to wait your turn… the coffee’s that good. Il Cantuccio is a small Italian coffee shop inside the galleria that offers espresso or cappuccino plus snacks. Or enjoy coffee in the sun at Wrenrose Centre’s Arbour Café .

STAYING OVER

If you’re looking for a luxury boutique hotel close to Melrose Arch, but far away enough to enjoy a little peace and quiet, The Peech is our choice. A gorgeous retreat in a beautiful garden opposite Wrenrose Centre, it offers beautifully decorated rooms, an excellent restaurant, bar and pool. In Melrose Arch, there’s the African Pride Melrose Arch Hotel, the precinct’s landmark luxury establishment that is a cut above many of Joburg’s five-star city offerings. With quirky décor including rubber ducks for the bath and tables in the swimming pool, this iconic hotel is a treat. Equally quirky, the Protea Hotel by Marriott Fire & Ice adds a touch of fun and frivolity. The hotel is also a great meeting place for drinks – its milkshakes and signature cocktails at the hotel bar are legendary.

NIGHTLIFE

Aside from Melrose’s restaurants and bars, there’s the exclusive club, Churchills Bar, an upmarket bar and lounge that offers fab food, fine cigars and one of the largest selection of single malts, premium whiskies and champagnes in the city.

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“Mezepoli is one of the most popular restaurants in town for its choice of tapas and sushi” Above left Mezepoli.

Below left The Grind Coffee Company.

Above right Churchills Bar. Below right The Peech.

WHEN DO WE MOVE IN? oneonwhiteley.co.za The newest apartment address at Melrose Arch is One on Whiteley, offering an exclusive lifestyle at Joburg’s most luxurious address. The precinct’s latest residential offering will be completed in 2019, with a choice of one; two; and three bedroom apartments.

Residents will benefit from the cost-effective living which includes innovative energy-efficient units with LED lighting, back-up power and plug-and-play fibre connectivity. Other advantages include integrated appliances including fridge, freezer and dishwasher.

One on Whiteley – Apartment interior perspective.

SHOP

Melrose Arch’s most famous store is Elegance, an exclusive jewellery merchant that started as a family business in 1967, renowned for its exquisite signature NomNom jewellery, Love Teddy and Gi!, created by Creative Director, Oresti Mavrodaris. This elegant emporium is also home to an array of extraordinary timepieces from many top Swiss horologists (you’ll find fine examples in 24H, Joburg Style’s watch supplement) as well as a curated collection of beautiful international jewellery pieces (think Piaget, Fope and Roberto Coin). The window displays are enough to have you gawking; stepping inside is a journey into a realm of retail and personalised service that is unlike anything else. In keeping with this exclusive feel, shoppers can browse a selection of high-end stores including Bang & Olufsen,

Each apartment will have access to secure basement parking. Aside from the advantages of being able to live in the city’s only live/work/play precinct, an apartment here is an attractive investment proposition. Whether you buy to let it out, or use it as a pied-à-terre, you’re investing in the ultimate lifestyle experience. The Melrose Arch lifestyle for this prestigious apartment block includes a brand new health club in the building, exclusive use of the luxury amenities at the Marriot hotels in the precinct, including the bar and the swimming pool, plus a range of retail stores and motor dealerships that is unsurpassed – we’re talking the likes of Aston Martin and Rolls Royce.

Marriott Hotel – exterior perspective.

Add the unique lifestyle experienced at Melrose Arch, and you can understand why the first phases of apartments released for sale are already sold out. In fact, around 72 percent of the total 241 new residential apartments are already sold. One on Whiteley is a development by the Amdec Group, a privately-owned property development and investment company that is recognised as South Africa’s leading developer of New Urban lifestyles.

For more information, contact Tersia Taljaard, 063 695 7571 | tersia@amdec.co.za

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OLD FAVES

menswear specialists Fabiani, French beauty store L’Occitane, international designer Tiger of Sweden, cosmetic and fragrance specialists Metropolitain Cosmetics and upmarket liquor store Norman Goodfellows. The galleria features several local chains plus some excellent jewellers and women’s fashion stores. In Melrose Arch, you can also purchase a Vespa, have your hair done at Carlton Hair, buy a bicycle at Concept Cyclery and have your face done at MAC or Bobbi Brown. For a selection of more quirky stores, Wrenrose Centre offers local jeweller Kirsten Goss’s flagship store.

Jacques Michau, owner of the In Toto Gallery, showcases exquisite local artworks and you have to smell the roses at florist, La Fleur de l’Homme. And, while you’re having a mani at Gloss Nail & Beauty, browse its selection of pretty knick-knacks and gifts.

WRENROSE

Northern Meat Purveyors Butcher 011 788 7712

MELROSE ARCH JB’s Corner 011 684 2999 Tashas 011 684 1781 Rocomamas 011 684 1139

ACROBRANCH Acrobranch is a treetop zip lining experience for adults and kids in a choice of parks just off James and Ethel Grey Park. If that’s too tame, try Acro-bungy where you fly from the ground to 14m up into the sky in seconds.

010 593 0493

WORKING OUT AND HAVING FUN

The Virgin Active Gym at Melrose Arch is the cream of the gym crop in Joburg; although the new Alice Lane iteration is also fabulous, this one still maintains its cachet. Some go there to work out, others to network and still others to see and be seen.

Other forms of entertainment include numerous events held at the Piazza in Melrose Arch.

Above Concept Cyclery.

Left JB's Corner.

FYI Melrose Arch www.melrosearch.co.za WRENROSE: Arbour Café & Courtyard 011 788 4111 Voodoo Lily Café 011 442 6965 Kirsten Goss Jewellery 011 447 2234 In Toto Gallery 011 447 6543 La Fleur de l’Homme 011 447 8803 Gloss Nail & Beauty 011 447 9273

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It’s that feeling that no matter where you go from here, you know, deep down; it doesn’t get better.

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One-on-Whiteley is THE ONE when it comes to living, shopping, dining, playing and working in the lifestyle capital of Johannesburg, Melrose Arch.

With new 1-bedroom units available from R2 million, One-on-Whiteley is the perfect match for the first time buyer or avid investor.

For more information: Victoria Russell: C: 074 683 1222 | E: victoria.russell@pamgolding.co.za Tersia Taljaard: C: 063 695 7571 | E: tersiat@amdec.co.za

EXPLORE | CAPE TOWN

48 hours IN THE 021 SEE CAPE TOWN THE WAY ITS LOCAL HEALTH NUTS DO. NICOLE LUPTON AND MARISA LOGAN FROM WELLNESS IN THE CITY GIVE US THE LOW-DOWN ON THE CITY’S HOTTEST GREEN SPOTS

8AM Biskop Trappies (aka the devil) followed by an icy ocean dip at Bakoven beach – we have a love/ hate relationship with these stairs (along with the rest of the city). You’ll find Capetonians running, walking, crawling or dragging themselves up these stairs. It’s a beast of a workout and a great cardio and interval training challenge!

After an intense ‘Bizzies’ sesh, we hit Bakoven beach for an icy ocean dip to cool off (more like freeze), but it’s great for circulation, recovery and an instant wake-up call.

Day 1

10AM By now you should be feeling fresh and extremely famished, so head down to the OZCF Market, which takes place every Saturday at Granger Bay on the Waterfront. The farmers market is ideal for a late brekkie, brunch or lunch and is the perfect spot to do your weekly shopping for organic fruit and 70 | www.joburgstyle.co.za

veg, home-made breads and organic dairy from local farmers and artisanal food producers. It also has interesting raw desserts, nutritious dips and sauces, edible plants and seedlings, compost and gardening supplies.

1PM Jump on a Monster Mountain Scooter from Signal Hill and freewheel into the city. Scootours is a unique way to experience Table Mountain and its stunning views in a fun and active way. The 5km adventurous off-road track sets down Signal Hill into the colourful Bo-Kaap district.

3PM You’ll probably be feeling a little peckish so visit Nourish’d, the newest hip juice bar to hit the local health scene – catering for wellness nuts who need a quick but healthy juice/smoothie/salad on the run. Try the insane Makin

Me Cacoa chocolate smoothie.

6PM Pack a picnic (billies and beers) and make a mountain mission up Kloof Corner. The sunset views over the ocean are incredible, offering sights of the Atlantic Seaboard and City Bowl. It’s also less popular than Lion’s Head, so you can find the perfect spot to camp out with friends, enjoy some nibbles and take it all in.

8PM After sunset, make a mission to the brand new foodie hotspot, Mojo Market; just make sure you get there before it closes at 9pm.

10PM Head to Harringtons Cocktail Lounge for a few drinks.

Sophisticated, hip and stylish, it still prides itself on being unpretentious. Rock up in plakkies and a T if that’s your vibe.

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“Check out Secret Sunrise – set on a rooftop, mountain or forest, dancing to tunes on headphones”

6AM Secret Sunrise (silent disco). For a totally different experience, check out the underground movement that is Secret Sunrise/Sunset – set on a rooftop, mountain or forest, dancing to tunes from wireless headphones whilst you watch the sunrise/sunset – your day is destined for greatness after this experience!

Day 2

9AM Giulio’s Café for a wholesome hearty breakfast – enjoy the cosy atmosphere, great coffee and amazing selection of freshly baked goods or take a drive to Babylonstoren for a breakfast buffet that will blow your mind! With a farm-to-fork philosophy, it serves food that is seasonal and grown in its gardens.

11AM Leave the city hustle and head through to Muizenberg for an afternoon surf session with friends. Muizies is the perfect spot for beginners and avid surfers, with rentals nearby where you can get all your surf kit hassle free.

1:30AM After your salty sea fix, make sure you visit Fresch Foods for some lunchtime chow and laid-back

beach vibes. It has delicious healthy juices and is known to have the best bagels – all of the produce is made from the freshest quality ingredients!

5PM Ocean Sunset/Sunrise SUP (stand up paddleboard) yoga at the tidal pools in Camps Bay – we found the coolest way to yoga, SUP, meditate and strengthen the core all in one class! Bianca holds SUP yoga classes on Camps Bay beach while watching the sunset or sunrise.

7:30PM The perfect way to end off your final evening in Cape Town: spoil yourself with a meal at Foxcroft, proud winner of the 2016 Eat Out Retail Capital New Restaurant of the Year Award – a stylish new addition to the restaurant scene where you’ll experience fine dining with a casual feel.

“We are two very passionate individuals with a mutual appreciation for green juices, tight tushes and wheat grass bushes.” While Marisa runs a lifestyle PR agency, Nicole works as an international model. Wellness in the City is an aspirational health, fitness and beauty blog, which the two created to inspire, encourage and motivate readers to embrace a healthier lifestyle. They’re not extreme health fanatics, but aspire to live balanced lifestyles whilst trying out new fitness fads, healthy foods and unique beauty products.

DIRECTORY Biskop Steps Next to Clifton. These steps ascend for 0,8km.

OZCF Market Ozcf.co.za Scootours scootours.co.za Nourishd nourishd.co.za Mojo Market mojomarket.co.za Harringtons Cocktail Lounge thefirmct.co.za/harringtons Secret Sunrise @secretsunrisecapetown Giulios Café giulios.co.za Babylonstoren babylonstoren.com Fresch Foods @freschfoods SUP Yoga supyogacpt@gmail.com Foxcroft foxcroft.co.za

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EXPLORE | DURBAN

48 hours IN THE 031 BORN AND BRED DURBAN LOCAL TREVEN MOODLEY TAKES US ON A WHIRLWIND ADVENTURE THROUGH HIS VIBRANT SEASIDE CITY 9AM Start off the day with a rigorous grooming regime at my favourite off the wall beauty parlour, Buff. It’s been referred to as the ‘little shop of miracles’ and is filled with everything you need (and plenty of surprises)! From a life-size Betty Boop to quirky components and magical elements, Buff is turning heads and attracting clients quick and fast.

Day 1

11AM Fashion is on the rise in the 031 and supporting local establishments is what we’re about. I’m making it my mission to shed light on all that is creative and trending in our local scene… O.S Man Tailors prides itself on crafting bespoke suits to meet its clients’ personalities and, being a full-time presenter, this is just what I’m after. Sure, it may take a little time, but you can rest assured knowing they use the best materials and have impeccable craftsmanship.

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very strong connection, and as I come from an artistic background, food presentation has always been a personal joy. The conservatorylike interior, the unpretentious atmosphere and the mix of contemporary Mediterranean and Portuguese flavours are just a few of the reasons why I love Umhlanga’s newest dining hotspot, The Village Table.

Munch away while you overlook the beautiful Indian Ocean!

3PM Taking a few snaps on the Umhlanga Promenade is always good for your Instagram feed. Try standing dead centre at the iconic pier (it was designed to resemble the rib cage of a whale) or simply play a little with the perspective of the lighthouse. The promenade is studded with a host of stunning accommodation and day and night activities to keep the whole family entertained.

5PM Happy hour at a local watering hole will help ease in the night as the sun begins to set over the hills.

Let me introduce you to Lucky Shaker, an oasis for those looking for a little luxury. They’re a small but passionate team, dedicated to ensuring guests have a memorable visit. (Think of them as the hosts of the best house party you’ve ever been to.) Sit back and sip on a fresh fruit drink, savour a fine whisky or share a punch bowl while you soak up the atmosphere and have a little fun.

7PM Round off the day with a visit to the trendy Café La Plage; it’s sure to entertain you all night as all the waiters are performing musicians!

This French-inspired restaurant and bar serves signature dishes and cocktails accompanied by vibrant music mixes. PS Try the salmon – it’s to die for.

TREVEN MOODLEY

10AM Today I start my day with a visit to the Umgeni River Bird Park. I know what you’re thinking… yikes, who wants to go visit birds, right? It’s a shame that many Durbanites find the bird park boring; we tend to go there only on school excursions and rarely make a return trip during our adulthood. But one visit back and the child in you is bound to return as you enter! A real highlight is interacting with the 800 birds in their natural habitat. And to think you’re just down the road from a metropolis. Sometimes a change of scenery can be so refreshing!

Day 2

12:30PM I call Story Café the best hidden gem in Durban. I have totally fallen in love with its story… once upon a time, a dreamer envisioned his perfect space – a charming meeting place for connoisseurs of fine food, fine wine and engaging conversation. Now, the chef tells everyone that his reality is even better than his dream. The menu here is always changing to keep up with daily fresh produce and to create new stories on every plate. Story Café is a true celebration of living in the moment!

2:30PM There’s an amazing energy buzzing through the veins of my city at the moment with the addition of the

Rivertown development and the launch of our first weekly artisanal market, The Morning Trade. But, another equally chic city gem has been quietly developing, the Station Drive Precinct, which already houses Open Plan Studio, The Foundry (the best coffee in town) and well-known leather goods brand Savior Brand Co along with its new offshoot, Savior Coffee Co. This little hub is like a city within the city.

6:30PM Rounding up an eclectic day in the newly developed city centre, I highly suggest a vibrant walk on the Durban promenade while taking in the city skyline and maybe having a sundowner (or two!). After having travelled abroad, I can certainly say that I am proud to call Durban my home. The beat of this city resonates into everything and everyone, and its sense of family and community is something to be proud of… come and hear our city sing!

Treven says he’s an ‘architecture nerd’ with a perpetual artistic side and a devout passion for all things design. “Architecture has enabled me to witness the world in a vastly different light, the way in which designers subtly change and alter daily living, allowing people to enhance their best attributes.”

Treven describes his mix of urban street and preppy haute fashion as “bipolar menagerie”.

His vice? “I have no filter,” he jokes.

DIRECTORY Buff 087 287 9878 O.S Man Tailors osmanfashion.com Village Table 087 288 4235 Umhlanga Promenade 3km long Lucky Shaker luckyshaker.com Café La Plage 031 561 9999 Umgeni River Bird Park 490 Riverside Road, Durban North Story Café 031 827 8679 The Morning Trade 082 413 1887 Station Drive Precinct Just off Umgeni Road

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What ’s on t his winter

DULLSTROOM COUNTRY FESTIVAL www.muchomoo.com

Joburg Style has collaborated with MUCHOMOO, Dunkeld Country & Equestrian Estate in Dullstroom and 93.8 MIX FM to present a new premium event on Saturday 5 August that celebrates food, music and the country lifestyle. Get family and friends together, and plan a weekend getaway filled with taste and sound adventures.

Visit over 20 craft stalls, food trucks, wine experience areas, a pop-up gin bar and much more.

Savour whiskeys, wines, craft beers and some of the country’s best food. There’s so much to do for the whole family, including horse riding, archery and trout fishing. Tickets are available, so visit the website now.

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WHITE MOUNTAIN MUSIC FESTIVAL www.c-weed.com/wmf/

HILTON ARTS FESTIVAL

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CAPE HOMEMAKERS EXPO

From 28 September to 1 October, this music festival, held at White Mountain Lodge in Giant’s Castle in the Drakensberg, offers the perfect setting for a selection of live acoustic acts. The festival, known as one of the best live music events in the country, also features a selection of arts and crafts, plenty of places to eat and drink, accommodation at the lodge, a caravan park and camping opportunities.

The largest theatrical festival in KwaZulu-Natal, the Hilton Arts Festival takes place from 15 to 17 September, offering those who live in the area the opportunity to enjoy the very best of the country’s performing arts, including theatre and local writing. Featuring art exhibitions, crafts, food and drink plus lots of live music, it showcases the cream of South African theatre and support local writing.

Spring inspiration and ideas for homemakers can be found at the largest and most comprehensive home improvement and lifestyle expo in the country. Held annually at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), this exciting lifestyle show takes place from 31 August to 3 September, showcasing everything from stateof-the-art appliances to on-trend DIY, beautiful interiors and original décor ideas.

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WINING & DINING IN FRANSCHHOEK

AFRISKI WINTER FEST

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La Petite Ferme estate is offering a series of exceptional winter dining experiences, including one on 6 July and another on 3 August. Each will be different, hosted by the estate’s talented winemaker, Wikus Pretorius, who will showcase the testing of four wines from the same cultivar, one from La Petite Ferme, two from other estates and a fourth that is international.

On 6 July, the dinner is dedicated to Cabernet Sauvignon and on 3 August, it focuses on Cape and red blends including La Petite Ferme’s own Verdict. Tastings are followed by a three-course menu, with dishes inspired by Pretorius’s world travels paired with wines from La Petite Ferme.

Enjoy après-ski fun and music at Afriski Mountain Resort from 24 to 27 August with a jam-packed line-up from some of the country’s biggest performing artists. With every type of music from rock and indie to electro, house and DnB, there will be four stages to choose from. Lesotho’s DJ Black Sparrow will heat up the Cooler Box stage and DJ Mo Cheques will bring all things deep, funky and soulful. Local dance music duo Black Motion will entertain audiences with their percussion-driven electronic dance music and popular local DJ Royal K will provide the best combo of progressive and electro house. And that’s just a taste of exactly what you can expect.

Tourism began on July 5, 1841, when Thomas Cook organised a trip from Market Harborough to Loughborough for a temperance meeting

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Oudtshoorn comes alive from 11 to 13 August during this fun festival filled with classical music, local cuisine paired with regional wines and a display of arts and crafts, including pottery. An exceptional weekend for those who love classical music, good wines and scrumptious food.

Art forms a large part of this fascinating festival. Art lovers will enjoy paintings, sculptures and ceramics from artists and galleries in the Klein Karoo and its surroundings. The festival includes orchestral concerts as well as intimate recitals, a medley of chamber and symphonic music, with a dash of jazz for the first time this year.

SLOW FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL

www.robertsonwinevalley.com Head for the scenic Robertson Wine Valley in the Cape to enjoy its 11th annual Slow Food & Wine Festival from 4 to 6 August. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some authentic wine experiences in a charming country setting.

Stroll under the stars, savour local cuisine and sip wines while chatting with local winemakers. Enjoy country hospitality whilst indulging in farm-style breakfasts, fresh produce and other meals prepared using generationsold recipes. Experience some delicious food and fabulous wine pairings and make time to browse stalls filled with food, wine, produce and art. Makes a great winter adventure.

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STAY

KNYSNA OYSTER FESTIVAL www.oysterfestival.co.za

Celebrate the good life at this popular festival that spreads from 7 to 16 July with lots of activities plus plenty of sport. There’s the Pick n Pay Cape Times Forest (half) Marathon, and the Pick n Pay Weekend Argus Rotary Cycle Tour. New activities include the Geo Oyster Geocaching Competition, the Navigation Drift Dive Challenge and the Night of a Thousand Pictures exhibition. Regular events include the Wade Bales Wine Festival, the Pick n Pay Oyster and Wine Mardi Gras and a bowls tournament. The highlight is the oysters served in various ways.

WINTER ESCAPES IN CONSTANTIA www.steenbergfarm.com

GRAHAMSTOWN NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL

FIELD TO FEAST LUNCHEONS

www.avondalewine.co.za Throughout the year, Avondale proprietor Johnathan Grieve and FABER chef-patron Eric Bulpitt offer a new Winelands dining concept with the launch of their innovative ‘Field to Feast’ luncheons. These are held between 11am and 3pm and include a guided farm tour, three-course lunch, spring water from the farm and three glasses of wine. The first spring luncheon is on 17 September. As these luncheons are proving very popular, it’s a good idea to book in advance through FABER’s online booking system.

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The National Arts Festival is a thoroughly engaging, entertaining, and educational way to take a winter’s vacation and indulge in the artier side of life. Every part of the town gets in on the action and everyone has something to offer

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Africa’s largest and most colourful event takes place this year from 29 June to 9 July – 11 days of festivities.

Theatre takes the spotlight, with over 500 shows featuring opera, cabaret, drama, jazz, folk music and stand-up comics. This is one of the world’s most diverse festivals featuring every form of creativity imaginable, including art and poetry. There are also craft fairs, cyber cafes, techno raves, buskers, you name it. Fabulous for an action packed winter holiday.

One of Cape Town’s oldest suburbs, Constantia also boasts several well-known vineyards, including Steenberg, the first registered farm in the Cape, dating back to 1682. The estate offers a five-star hotel, spa, two restaurants, a selection of renowned wines and an 18-hole championship golf course – all just 30 minutes from the CBD. Enjoy the special two-night winter package, including massages for two, a three-course lunch at Catharina’s and a winter tapas selection at trendy cellar door restaurant, Bistro Sixteen82, for dinner. Other specials include two-, four- or six-night golf packages with spa treatments for non-golfing partners. Both restaurants offer exceptional winter menus. Catharina’s has a special two-course lunch, and Bistro Sixteen82 offers two- or four-course meals or a tapas menu selection. Winter packages are available from May to 20 September.

Hurray! Cape Town to the World year round! www.airfrance.co.za

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Munch

Glenda’s boasts a constantly changing menu with a strong focus on seasonal flavours.

GLENDA LEDERLE

Photograph Khanyi Mlaba

After creating The Patisserie in Illovo and running it for 10 years, Glenda Lederle sold up and moved to Plettenberg Bay to start up the popular Katerina’s at Kurland Estate. During 2013 and 2014 she travelled the world and trained in some of Europe and America’s top kitchens – Red Rooster in New York City, The River Café in London and the Michelin-starred Intercontinental Hotel restaurant in Berlin, to name a few. When she returned home, Glenda bided her time until she found the perfect spot… Glenda’s in Hyde Square is now open for breakfast, lunch, tea, after work drinks and dinner.

There is also a Choux Choux lounge for quaffing champagne and a Dotty Choux takeaway patisserie counter.

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Our top 4

Gone are the days of bland bowls of porridge or burnt pieces of toast. Breakfasts just had a culinary makeover. Flavours, textures and colours are now creatively combined to provide nourishment for the day ahead, while being totally Instagram-able. We picked a few of the most stylish morning dishes.

Recipes & styling Leila Saffarian | Photography Karl Rogers

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Tip

Serve these hummus breakfast plates with lashings of fiery sriracha sauce.

HUMMUS BREAKFAST PLATES If a savoury breakfast is more your thing, we’ve got you covered. A combination of artichokes, potatoes, hummus, asparagus and eggs has never looked or tasted this good.

Ingredients 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil 8 baby potatoes, boiled (skins on) and quartered 1 tsp (5ml) fresh thyme leaves Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper ½ cup (125ml) hummus 80g marinated artichokes, roughly chopped 100g green asparagus, blanched Fried eggs, to serve Crusty bread, to serve Method 1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over high heat and add the potatoes and thyme leaves, and season well with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Sauté for 5-6 minutes or until golden.

Remove from the heat and set aside.

2. Add a spoonful or two of hummus to the plate, followed by the sautéed potatoes and asparagus.

3. Top with a fried egg and serve with plenty of crusty bread.

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Tip

If you have the extra time, make your waffles from scratch – there’s nothing like the real deal.

MASCARPONE & BERRY WAFFLE STACKS Okay, we admit it, we did have a little help from our friends on this one. We wanted all of the waffle glam without any of the work, and went ahead and bought some seriously delicious ready-made waffles.

Some mornings are simply too stressful. PS It isn’t cheating if you eat the whole stack…

Ingredients 100g fresh raspberries, plus extra 1 tbsp (15ml) castor sugar 150g mascarpone 4 tbsp (60ml) thick Greek yoghurt 6 small store-bought waffles Honey, to serve Fresh mint, to serve Method 1. Place the raspberries in a medium bowl and add the castor sugar.

2. Using a fork, mash the berries slightly and mix until the sugar has dissolved.

3. Add the mascarpone and yoghurt to the raspberries and fold through once or twice to create a ripple effect.

4. Place a waffle on a plate, add a spoon of the raspberry ripple, followed by another waffle and another spoon of raspberry ripple. Finish with a final waffle and a dollop of the raspberry ripple.

5. Serve with fresh raspberries and mint.

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SPICY BREAKFAST SHAKSHUKA The trendiest way to eat eggs these days? Shakshuka, of course. A spicy blend of tomatoes, garlic and onions, which makes for the tastiest way to cook your favourite morning protein.

Ingredients 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil 1 small onion, finely diced 1 x 410g tin chopped tomatoes ½ tsp (2.5ml) smoked paprika 1 garlic clove, crushed ½ tsp (2.5ml) sugar Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 150g sliced, cooked button mushrooms 6 cooked pork chipolata sausages 2 large free-range eggs Crusty bread, to serve Method 1. Heat the olive oil in a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and fry until golden. Follow with the tomatoes, smoked paprika, garlic and sugar, and season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.

2. Lower the heat to medium and allow the tomato sauce to reduce slightly.

3. Scatter the mushrooms into the pan, followed by the sausages. Create two wells in the tomato sauce and crack an egg into each cavity.

4. Place the pan under a hot grill for 3-5 minutes or until the eggs are cooked to your liking.

5. Serve the breakfast shakshuka with plenty of crusty bread!

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Tip

For a dairy-free version, simply replace the cow’s milk with almond milk.

BERRY & BANANA SMOOTHIE BOWL We still adore smoothie bowls – make them as colourful as you like with loads of fresh fruit and herbs!

Ingredients ½ cup (125ml) milk 1 cup (250ml) frozen raspberries 2 bananas, peeled and sliced 1 tbsp (15ml) almond or peanut butter 1 tbsp (15ml) honey Fresh raspberries, to serve Fresh coconut, to serve Fresh mint, to serve Honey, to serve Method 1. Place the milk, raspberries, bananas, almond or peanut butter and honey into the jug of a blender.

2. Blend to form a smoothie – if the consistency is a little too thick, just add a splash of extra milk.

3. Pour the smoothie into a bowl and top with fresh raspberries, coconut, mint and a drizzle of honey.

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LIGHTING & DESIGN

Liebherr Appliances: Quality, Design and Innovation Liebherr prides itself on manufacturing refrigerators, freezers, wine and beverage coolers for integrated and freestanding use that meet outstanding design criteria by combining excellent materials such as premium-quality stainless steel, precision electronics, and exquisite fittings with classic contours, to produce appliances of timeless elegance. www.liebherr.com Distributed in Southern Africa by Liebherr-Africa (Pty) Limited Vlakfontein Road, Fulcrum Industrial, Springs, Gauteng Tel: 011 365 2561/2/3 Fax: 086 674 9628 E-Mail: linda.roux0@liebherr.com

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RED RED WINE

AS AUTUMN DRAWS INTO WINTER, IT’S ALL ABOUT CURLING UP NEXT TO A ROARING FIRE WITH A GLASS OF RED WINE. SO, HOW TO CHOOSE? A RUBY, FRUIT-DRIVEN YOUNGSTER OR A CLARET-HUED, AGED WINE? WE TASTE SOME LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL FLAVOURS

W “South Africa’s viticultural history dates back to the mid-17th century, with a number of established wine estates having roots to the days of the Cape Colony”

e’re very fortunate to live in a wineproducing country like South Africa, which is going through a ‘vinous renaissance’, explains wine critic Tim Atkin. The headliners today boast a new generation of innovative winemakers, dubbed ‘The Young Guns’. This select group has revolutionised the wine industry in South Africa by revisiting the essence of ‘winemaking in the vineyards’ and focusing on developing the highest quality of raw materials from which to craft their product, says Atkin.

More attention is now directed to virus-free vines, and planting new and more relevant clones.

While Newton Johnson’s Albarino focuses on unusual varieties for South Africa, David & Nadia prioritises resurrecting old vines, and Lismore in Greyton plants vines in unchartered areas.

Newton Johnson, Keermont and Crystallum have all had success in producing wines from single vineyards, and Donovan Rall and Duncan Savage have managed to create new, unusual blends thanks to looser regulations compared to the rest of the world.

Part of their success is down to the fact that this new generation of winemakers is the first to have travelled around the world observing, harvesting and making wines, while sharing and learning new ideas and techniques with others across the globe. Together with our diverse and distinct terroir and climate – from the cool maritime sites such as Hemel-en-Aarde to the warm inland regions in the likes of Stellenbosch, and from rich clay soils to granite schist – this global thought and technique sharing has given South African wines world-class status.

IT’S IN THE FAMILY

While we love a good tasting red, we love a cute back story even more, and these wine farms have us falling in love with their heritage tales of keeping the family in the biz…

David & Nadia After the birth of their two sons, the Sadie family decided to reconnect with their Swartland’s roots and follow their wine dream of restoring a 220-year-old cellar in the Siebritskloof, Paardeberg.

Newton Johnson This family-run winery in Hemelen-Aarde near Hermanus is famous for its Burgundy style wines and is known for constantly innovating its single vine wines while adding new grape varieties.

Cape Rock A winery in the Olifants River region, 300km north of Cape Town, which creates unusual blends with minimum intervention in the cellar.

This family farm sells wines at great value for money.

Keermont Situated in South Africa’s second oldest and biggest wine region, Stellenbosch, this range of fine wines is created by the Wraith family with minimum intervention in the cellar.

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EXPERT OPINION WAYNE VISSER, AN AVID WINE COLLECTOR AND FOUNDER OF GREAT DOMAINES IN 2000, IS AS PASSIONATE ABOUT SHARING WINE AS HE IS TASTING IT (LUCKY US!). WE SAT DOWN WITH HIM FOR A TRUE VINICULTURAL LESSON

How should you begin collecting wines? Decide what having a wine cellar means to you before you commit any money to storage facilities. Is your intention to buy wine early in its life, and then to mature it in optimum conditions for enjoyment later?

Or does it mean you buy bottles to keep on hand for drinking at random? If you’re looking for the latter, then it’s best to only buy a few extra bottles each time you buy wine and build your collection that way. In this case,

go for basic, dark and vibration free. But, if you want to buy extra wine to mature in your own cellar, then you need to make sure that your cellar area has the basics.

What do you need to make a good wine cellar? A space where the temperature is constant and no more than 19 degrees Celsius (this temperature works for short to medium storage of wine and anything higher than this will cause even faster maturity). The cellar should also be dark and lights

should only be switched on when necessary. It also needs to be vibration free, so don’t pick a spot near kitchen equipment that has a motor, such as a fridge or a washing machine. Ultimately, you need to bear in mind that cellar space and racking and cooling equipment is expensive, so this cost shouldn’t be incurred if your outlook is short term.

What is your favourite food and wine pairing? As a general rule, any food and wine pairing that does not clash is a good one; however, there are some classics… lamb pairs very well with pinot noir, and beef is good with a Bordeaux blend. A grenache blend is delicious with sticky pork spare ribs and, of course, don’t forget chocolate with a shiraz!

INTERNATIONAL REDS FROM THE GREAT DOMAINES WINE CELLAR

Conceito Portugal

Sassicaia Italy

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Vega Sicilia Spain

Chateau Musar Lebanon

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Burgundy

WINE TALK

Terroir Refers to the soil and climate where the grapes are grown and is ultimately responsible for the quality of the wine, its unique flavour and aroma profile.

Angel’s share The portion of a wine in an aging barrel that gets lost due to evaporation.

Minimum intervention To produce terroir-specific wines that express themselves naturally, the winemaker uses minimum intervention in the cellar without adding anything or manipulating the fermentation process, as this will impact the flavour and aroma profile of the wine.

A PERFECT PAIR(ING) Thanks to Marble’s Duncan Savage Red and Seared Tuna pairing, we’re quickly admitting that the right flavour combinations of food to beverage can lead to appreciating your well-earned glass at the end of a long day that much better. Here’s why… On the nose, the Duncan Savage Red wine shows perfumed notes with hints of blood oranges and red fruits. Following through onto the palate are flavours of cranberries and strawberries supported by a touch of spice. Thanks to the elegant flavours shown on the palate, this wine still carries grippy tannins (not too over the top), making it the perfect sidekick

for tuna. Tuna is a red meat game fish so it still carries quite a lot of fat and oiliness, which balances out with the grippy tannins of the wine. One of the most important things to consider with a pairing is the alcohol percentage, and with the Savage Red showing a touch lighter than 13 percent, it convinces the mind that it can handle a bit of heat. The Cajun spice with the grilled pineapple in the dish adds a touch of sweetness, which mediates the Cajun heat and lifts the fruit intensity in the wine tremendously. Your mid palate gets blown away by all of the red fruits!

QUAFFERS

Rita Marques Contraste Tinto 2014 R169

Cape Rock Grenache 2016 R100

Keermont Merlot 2015 R160 Marble’s Seared Tuna dish seared tuna, Cajun spice, grilled pineapple, mung bean and green pawpaw salad.

Felicité Pinot Noir 2016 R91

KEEPERS

David & Nadia Elpidios 2014 R325

Lismore Syrah 2015 R360

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Durban Township Experience GOOD PEOPLE. GOOD FOOD. GOOD MUSIC.

No visit to Durban is complete without visiting one of our bustling townships . Immerse yourselves in the rich eKasi township lifestyle and experience first-hand the pulse of our vibrant culture. Visitors must visit a local Shisanyama Restaurant, to mingle with the locals, drink and eat together in a lively atmosphere. “Shisanyama” (which means braaing the meat) is a unique culinary experience that is fun & popular amongst the locals.

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EAT.DRINK | CURRY RESTAURANTS

NAMAK

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DELHI DELICIOUS www.delhidelicious.co.za

Currying flavour

The popular Dunkeld pub Giles has a new neighbour, Namak, which not only boasts some flavourful curries and other North Indian dishes, but has a welcoming fireplace to keep you warm. The menu includes a selection of fish, meat and vegetarian specialities to keep everybody happy and the food is not only authentic Indian, it’s also a delectable treat.

Yes, this brand now boasts 50 stores around the country, but the flagship store was established at The Glen Shopping Centre, and this is where you’ll the best curry in town. Those in the know will travel all the way down south for their curries and bakery goods (the pies and samosas are legendary). Well worth a visit if you want to try truly authentic Indian dishes.

THE RAJ

www.theraj.co.za

Located in Michelangelo Towers in Sandton, this traditional North Indian restaurant offers authentic dishes from a variety of traditional Indian culinary styles. The restaurant is one of a chain owned

by Dr Arun Jairath, a practising ophthalmologist. Gourmet food is prepared by master chefs, who were trained in India, and served in a warm, inviting atmosphere.

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GHAZAL

www.ghazal.co.za Known for its varied selection of delicious, delicate curries, this wellknown Sunninghill restaurant offers a comprehensive wine list to complement its fabulous classic North Indian food. Last year, it was completely revamped and now includes a VIP function venue as well as a cocktail lounge.

011 431 3960

Enjoy generous helpings of traditional Indian food, including delicious, spicy curries that can be mopped up with freshly baked naan bread. There is a wide selection of dishes for vegetarians as well as meat eaters. Sunday buffets are a treat at this comfortable, family friendly Blackheath eatery.

“A great introduction to cultures is their cuisine. It not only reflects their evolution, but also their beliefs and traditions” – Michelin-starred Indian chef Vikas Khanna

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SPICEBURG

www.spiceburg.com Joburg’s first Southern Indian restaurant, this popular Greenside establishment opened in 2009 and is known for its great food. Dishes are authentic, offering a culinary discovery from all over India, and include lots of vegan offerings.

Service is friendly and hospitable, making the entire dining experience a mouth-watering adventure.

India is the land of rice; it grows unbelievable variants like white, red, brown, sticky and even black! Black rice is found only in India and China and is also known as ‘forbidden’ or ‘magic’ rice

TASTE OF PUNJAB 011 486 4035

Parkview’s best-kept secret, this North Indian restaurant is a hidden gem, with buffet lunches Monday to Saturday and a la carte dinners for six nights a week. Savour the tandoori chicken, chicken tikka, biryani or a delicately spiced curry.

Whatever you choose will be delicious, especially when washed down with a choice of beer or wine.

DELHI DARBAR

www.delhidharbar.co.za There are two branches of this popular Indian restaurant, one in Bryanston and the other in Parkmore. Both are excellent. The food is traditional, savoury and delicious, with dishes all freshly made by Northern Indian chefs in a traditional clay tandoori oven. A very popular choice for authentic Indian food with excellent curries – book well in advance.

RED CHILLI SPICE www.redchillispice.co.za

Situated in the Colony Shopping Centre in Craighall Park, this remarkable North Indian restaurant has become the go-to place for tasty curries. The menu is brimming with North Indian dishes, both popular and lesser known specialities, served mild, medium and all the way to extra hot. The restaurant is fully licensed and also features a cocktail menu and one with craft beers.

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BIKANER 011 912 7770

Divine North Indian cuisine is featured on this Linden restaurant’s extensive menu, with lots of firm Indian favourites such as panak paneer. Curries are rich and creamy, and filled with paneer made fresh in the kitchen. Dishes are prepared hot, or notso-hot, and include a delectable selection of vegetarian options.

EAT.DRINK | MARKETS

MARKET ON MAIN 082 868 1335

Located in the popular Maboneng Precinct, this weekend market specialises in artisanal food and local design, with the emphasis on edgy. Aimed at encouraging the inner city lifestyle, the lively market offers a relaxed and creative space for craftspeople to trade, and a superb experience for visitors both local and international. Items on sale range from fresh fruit and veg to fashion, souvenirs, crafts, art pieces and more.

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BRYANSTON ORGANIC & NATURAL MARKET www.bryanstonorganicmarket.co.za

Located at the Michael Mount Waldorf School, this niche market is open every Thursday and Saturday from 9am to 3pm. Probably Joburg’s longest-standing marketplace (it’s been going for more than 40 years), it offers over 130 stalls selling regular market goods as well as plenty of organic and natural products. On Thursdays there are weekly specials and every month the market features a number of exciting events, so check online to see what’s on.

JOZI REAL FOOD MARKET 083 532 2992

A great way to spend a Saturday morning, this lively marketplace at Pirates Sports Club in Greenside offers a wide selection of fresh local produce and artisanal foods including lots that cater for vegans. You can enjoy brunch there at various tables and benches set up in the shade and also pick up a variety of home-grown goodies to stock your pantry, such as cheeses, pickles, sauces and baked goods. There’s plenty to keep the kids busy, including a jumping castle, and a bar area offering cold beer and wine.

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Buy local

082 042 2001

This is the place to go to for farmfresh produce such as milk, butter, yoghurt and cheeses, free-range eggs and chicken. You’ll also find other healthy local and organic items (think fair trade coffee and preservative-free bread). Located in the parking lot of the Bamboo Centre in Melville every Saturday morning, the market is filled with tiny, trendy stalls carefully selected to make sure they only offer raw, natural ingredients.

FOOD MARKET SHED AT 1 FOX 083 277 7272

Morning markets, coffee, fresh flowers, beautiful food, great company

Right at the edge of town in Ferreirasdorp, this weekend market, which is held on the last Friday night of every month, is housed in one of a series of old warehouses once used for housing and servicing electric trams. It’s a vibrant market, filled with live music, hordes of visitors, firstrate food and magnificent arts and crafts. Unusual stalls include Mrs T Potts, which is dedicated to speciality tea, and the Book Store & Reading Room, where you can purchase and browse through a selection of new, rare and used books. Themed music events are also held here.

BLUBIRD WHOLEFOOD MARKET 083 311 4768

Blubird Shopping Centre’s food market livens up the centre on what otherwise would be a quiet Sunday, turning it into a hive of activity. The various stalls all focus on preservative- and additive-free artisanal food, much of it freshly prepared. Pick up deli items to take home or enjoy a snack or full meal at your choice of stall. It’s not large, but the variety of items is excellent and different, including Chinese and Indian fare, English breads, Turkish dishes and great local goodies.

NEIGHBOURGOODS MARKET BRAAMFONTEIN www.neighbourgoodsmarket. co.za

Livening up Saturdays, this popular market focuses on fabulous food, from fine French patisserie to traditional Spanish paella and everything in-between.

There’s also a great bar with tables to relax at and numerous quirky designer stalls, not to mention lots of fascinating people milling around enjoying themselves and savouring the many different tastes on offer.

ROSEBANK ROOFTOP MARKET www.rosebanksundaymarket.co.za

This bustling Afrocentric rooftop marketplace is more of an institution than just a market; it offers many hidden treasures as well as lots of souvenirs for visitors. There’s always something interesting to buy, plenty of arts and crafts to browse through and some divine food to enjoy, from artisanal cheeses to coffee and pastries. A wonderful place to spend time on a Sunday.

FOURWAYS FARMERS MARKET 011 465 0877

Food is this Sunday market’s main focus, particularly organically grown veg, freshly made baked goods, jams and preserves, cheeses and cured meats, but there’s also a selection of jewellery and handcrafts. Great for an early breakfast or any time of day.

IN2FRESH FARMER’S MARKET 082 338 7818

Situated in a relaxed country setting in Modderfontein, this artisanal Saturday market offers a super selection of stalls filled with farm-fresh vegetables, dairy products, baked goods, sauces and pickles. There’s a restaurant serving breakfast while you sit on bales of hay and ponder what you’re going to take home with you. The selection is plentiful, and includes handcrafted goat cheeses, organic chicken and pork, and a variety of delicious, freshly baked breads.

THE LINDEN MARKET www.thelindenmarket.com

What started as a Christmas popup in 2015 has become a popular, if not regular, neighbourhood event that offers local craftspeople, designers, food vendors and shop owners a platform to sell their wares. Specialising in local, handmade, stylish products, the market also offers plenty of food, wine and music. With the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens as its location, the scenery adds to the market’s magic. The next one will celebrate the onset of spring on Saturday 2 September 2017.

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THE ORIENT 011 684 1616

RAMEN ASIAN NOODLE BAR 011 403 0788

Simple, earthy dishes are what sets this Braamfontein Asian eatery apart.

Located in the South Point complex, it offers a communal wooden dining table inside or wrought iron chairs in the Grove courtyard outside. Enjoy fresh, unpretentious Japanese ramen (that’s broth flavoured with miso, chicken or fish stock, udon noodles and sliced meat and/or veggies).

One of the most popular dishes is the Chicken Noodle Stir-fry.

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This Greenside restaurant offers Thai street-style cuisine at its best, including numerous traditional dishes, not to mention Chicken Satay with the restaurant’s famous peanut sauce. There’s a selection of warming soups on the menu plus lots of lovely noodles, including the signature Ba Mee Prik Phao, comprising fresh veggies, fried yellow egg noodles and crunchy cashews covered in roasted chilli paste. All noodle dishes are offered with tofu, beef, chicken or prawns.

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Melrose Arch has its fair share of excellent restaurants, and The Orient is no exception. Offering an upmarket fine dining Asian experience, the restaurant boasts an extensive menu, from sushi and delicate dim sum through to delicious main courses and some of the best Asian desserts we’ve had the good fortune of tasting.

Warming dishes abound, including savoury Thai curries and there are lots of noodle offerings, each one more tasty than the next. Make sure to try something from the specials menu, which changes seasonally. In fact, it’s a good idea to order a number of dishes for the table and share so that you can all have a true spice adventure.

CATCH

www.catchrestaurant.co.za Bedfordview’s answer to the best noodles in town, Catch offers an extensive Asian menu filled with plenty of dim sum and noodles, seafood, sushi and everything in-between. And once you’ve had your fill of tummy warming noodles, do yourself a favour and order the deep-fried ice cream.

It’s warm on the outside and cold when you bite in. A winter treat if ever there was one.

WARM ‘N GLAD

www.warmandglad.com

Noodles represent longevity in China. This is the reason why they are an integral part of birthday celebrations in the country, just like candles and cake

A neighbourhood eatery with a very unusual menu (we’re talking toast soldiers and eggs for breakfast), this popular hipster café is also known for its healthy meals and Asianinspired dishes. The ramen noodle dishes are becoming increasingly popular. There are three right now – Shiitake Ramen with mushrooms, vegetables and shiitake broth, served with a soft poached egg or soy egg; Pork Ramen which includes pulled pork; and Duck Ramen with sliced duck breast, duck and chicken broth. All are warming winter fare.

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SUSHIITTO ON SOUTH

Famous in Cape Town for its fusion of Japanese and Mexican food into what has become a new style of eating, Sushi Burrito & Co has now arrived at Joburg’s Melrose Arch.

Try out the signature sushi/burrito dishes – there’s a wide selection to choose from, and there’s also a selection of Asian fare, including a variety of noodle bowls such as Chicken Katsu Curry, Katsu Don (pork), Curry Udon Noodles or Yaki Udon (Japanese style pan-grilled noodles with a choice of chicken or beef). Delicious.

Hyde Park’s chic dim sum and noodle restaurant is an offshoot of The Orient in Melrose Arch (see previous page), but it has its own very distinctive personality. You can enjoy tea and dim sum, delectable sushi and a selection of delicious noodle dishes and stir-fries to warm up even the coldest heart. The restaurant is also well known for its wide selection of cocktails, which certainly take the edge off the chill and add a perfect touch to a menu that is a delectable journey into Asian cuisine.

This Asian-inspired hotspot in Morningside is renowned for its sushi, spring rolls, dim sum and stir-fries – and noodles, of course. Here, everything is freshly prepared and you can either sit down and enjoy a really good plate or bowl of something delicious, or order and take it home. They even deliver. Consistently good food makes it one of the most popular Asianstyle restaurants this side of town.

Photograph Channay Harvey

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PRON

011 782 1736 The full name of Linden’s famous noodle bar is the People’s Republic of Noodles. Emma Chen, famous for her upmarket restaurant, The Red Chamber in Hyde Park, offers an alternative menu in this casual spot, featuring unpretentious food from her childhood. While noodles take centre stage, there are numerous other dishes to try, including the popular bread flecked with spring onion and an entire tapas section.

This is not only a great eatery; it offers a fabulous dining experience.

EAT.DRINK | DELIS

RIO DUORO

FRIENDS DELI & RESTAURANT friends.co.za

This kosher Mediterranean restaurant in Glenhazel serves mouthwatering fresh bakery plates as well as healthy breakfast dishes, fresh salads and a popular pasta selection for lunch. There is a kiddies menu and the deli offers sit-down coffee and tea.

Totally deli-cious

www.rioduoro.co.za This charming Rosettenville deli offers a selection of Portuguese and Mediterranean delicacies, including virgin olive oils and olives, a wide selection of wines, cheeses, pastas, beans, pastries and biscuits as well as a mouthwatering array of smoked meats, including ‘chourico’ sausage. It is also known for its unusual culinary delights as well as fresh fish, transported daily from the coast.

It calls itself ‘wholesalers to the public’, so its prices are very good.

People who love to eat are always the best people – Julia Child

A PORTAS 076 113 1137

This legendary Mediterranean grocery store and deli has relocated from Rosebank to Sunninghill Village Shopping Centre. It offers a wide selection of imported and fresh Greek and Italian products as well as a sit-down restaurant.

A Portas was initially established in 1896 and has been run by the same family for three generations.

George and Areti Lagoudis have combined their love of food with a passion for model trains. Whether you’re looking for cheese, olives, cold meats or a range of delicacies including their legendary filo pastry, you’ll find it here. Trains too.

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Sandton City’s stylish deli and restaurant offers a selection of great deli fare, including a choice of olives, salads and dishes that you can take home or eat there, baked goods (the croissants are legendary) and a glorious patisserie section. Popular for takeout lunches (mini packed salads and snacks that are delicious and healthy) or sit-down meals with an edge, it’s a super place to pick up an exotic chocolate, macarons, ice cream and homeware gifts. A real treasure trove.

Offering freshly made wholesome food that you can eat there or take away, this Braamfontein hotspot is a popular choice. The colourful harvest table changes daily and sells out fast, so make sure to get there early. It serves delicious speciality tea from London-based company Teapigs or, if you’re a coffee fundi, the Coffee Arabica is equally worth savouring. You can take home one of the 250g packs of Guatemala Antigua, Ethiopian Sidamo and an exciting new micro-lot coffee from Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania.

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EAT YOUR HEART OUT

011 447 4436

Home-made and wholesome, comforting food that tastes delicious is what you can expect from this popular deli that has become a Craighall landmark.

Whether you’re looking for a home-made cake for a special occasion or just for tea, tasty lasagne for the family or for a dinner party, stunning soups, ice creams, cheeses or a variety of dishes to serve at home or for a celebration, you’ll find it all here.

www.eatyourheartout.co.za

Food is our common ground, a universal experience – James Beard

This little deli in the heart of Maboneng offers patrons a selection of delicious, healthy and wholesome Jewish-inspired dishes for breakfast and lunch from 7am through to 4pm daily. The all-day breakfasts are particularly popular (try the shakshuka or the Israeli breakfast for a real treat), as is the chicken soup in winter. It also offers some daily and weekly specials to tempt your tastebuds.

CASA MARANI 010 900 4717

A tiny slice of Italy in the middle of Parkhurst, this gem of a deli offers sit-down coffee to die for plus an assortment of sandwiches and antipasti from the deli. Take home frozen meals including delicious minestrone and pasta sauces, or deli delights fresh and off the shelf.

FOURNOS THE VALLEY CENTRE 010 597 1908/9

A new ‘express’ version of the signature bakery that has branches all over town, this iteration offers everything the brand is famous for, in miniature. Service is excellent and the sandwiches, takeaway meals, deli section and bakery change daily. Sit down or take away at lunchtime or any time. Perfect for a quick snack or fresh bread.

MARBLE BUTCHERY

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Opening in July, this butchery will offer customers the same superb quality cooked meat, cheeses and unusual prepared foods served in the trendy restaurant upstairs. Certainly worth visiting for an unsurpassed experience and products that are beyond measure.

WESTCLIFF DELI 011 481 6000

The Westcliff Deli in the Four Seasons Hotel is a great spot for a quick snack and something to drink at any time of the day. There are plenty of tasty baked goods to sample. This popular deli is also well known for its gourmet foods on the go! The takeaway menu includes freshly made pastries and delicious desserts as well as a selection of sandwiches. This is a good spot for healthy alternatives – the crunchy salads are sublime. Also marvellous for a casual get-together.

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The most established precinct on the edge of downtown Joburg, 44 Stanley fuses downtown urbanism with a subtle sophistication. www.44stanley.co.za

EAT.DRINK | COSY WINTER SPOTS

ROCKET

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Apricity – (noun) The warmth of the sun in winter. Origin: Latin

THE FULL STOP 011 880 4649

Cosy sun spots

The restaurant’s new iteration in Bryanston’s Hobart Grove Centre, which opened on 1 June, is as inviting as the Parkhurst original, a fabulous tapas and bar that offers something extra: a rooftop garden where you can enjoy the legendary Rockets dishes while soaking up the winter sun. This isn’t just a restaurant; like the original Parkhurst eatery, it’s an experience. So come and enjoy.

Everybody loves The Full Stop, a restaurant on Parktown North’s Seventh Avenue that has stood the test of time because of its consistently good fare, great service and relaxing ambience.

Aside from plenty of comfort food, there’s also Banting beauts, great platters to share and a wide selection of drinks on offer. Or bring your own bottle. And yes, of course, there are plenty of tables outside in the sun.

THABA ECO HOTEL www.thabahotel.co.za

Famous for its fabulous weekend breakfast buffets, the Kraal Restaurant at Thaba Eco Hotel in Magaliesberg is a perfect place to unwind on the weekend – and if you want to be outside, the verandah is stunning. With a menu full of freshly baked goods, tapas, salads, burgers, pasta, pizza and delectable desserts as well as a range of winter specials, it’s ideal for eating out in the country any time of the day or night.

The sun, the earth, love, friends, our very breath are parts of the banquet – 19th century American author, Rebecca Harding Davis

WISHBONE CAFÉ AND BISTRO BAR www.wishbonebistro.co.za

Located in the newly open, on-trend 11 Alice Lane in Sandton, this hidden gem is gaining popularity by the day. It has ultra-modern décor and a menu that offers a wide selection of meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, including popular favourites and more traditional French dishes.

The three-course express lunch meal is proving a winner (sushi, soup and salad, served simultaneously), as is a decadent four-course brunch and bubbly special on the weekends. The downstairs area has more of a café feel, while upstairs there’s a private dining area. The atmosphere is casual, yet sophisticated and the artworks adorning the walls add a creative edge.

HIGHER GROUND

www.highergroundrestaurant.yolasite.com Situated on the grounds of St Stithians College offering stunning city views, the restaurant, which is part of the school’s One & All Club is a fantastic spot for a drink or a meal either on the terrace or on a choice of spectacular decks.

The food is freshly prepared, and guests choose from a wide selection of a la carte and daily specials.

CANTEEN, MABONENG PRECINCT 011 334 5947

Located at Arts on Main between a number of art galleries and olive trees, Canteen offers a relaxed, secluded setting for a gourmet meal, snack or platter to share. A popular hipster hangout, this trendy café is famous for its jam jar cocktails, home-made lemonade and stunning French cuisine.

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EAT.DRINK | COSY WINTER SPOTS

33 HIGH STREET www.33highstreet.com

Enjoy generous portions of Portuguese food as you sit under two majestic oak trees on the covered patio of this popular family restaurant located in a heritage manor house in Modderfontein.

Another claim to fame is that the first all-girl microbrewery, Oakes Brew House, is also located here, offering superlative roasted coffee and craft beers. On weekends the restaurant offers breakfasts from 9 to 11am, served with its famous Bubble Bread as well as live music.

BLACK HORSE BREWERY

TETA MARI

You can’t get into this Magaliesburg restaurant unless you book a table on weekends, which gives an indication of what to expect. There’s an urban beerhouse menu filled with simple, hearty, homestyle dishes that you can wash down with a selection of craft beers from the microbrewery and stunning cocktails. There are tables under the trees overlooking scenic Zeekoiehoek Valley and, giving the restaurant its name, black Fresian horses grazing in the meadows.

This particular gem has an open area and indoor seating. Think New York deli fare, with a diverse menu full of Mediterranean favourites like hot beef on rye, shwarma, shakshuka for breakfast and a legendary quinoa salad.

011 268 5019

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CASALINGA

www.casalinga.co.za This Italian restaurant in Muldersdrift boasts one of the city’s most beautiful gardens, superb contemporary food and a sense of occasion. Whether you sit outside and dine al fresco on the Piazza, an extension of the main dining-room, or choose to eat indoors, a meal at Casalinga is always a celebratory experience for the whole family, with sublime, authentic Italian food, impeccable service and a party atmosphere. The space is completely closed off in winter to keep you warm.

KCC LA VIE EN ROSE www.lavieenrose.co.za

Another hidden treasure, this marvellous restaurant recently moved from Melville Road, Hyde Park to the Killarney Golf Club.

Making your own salad with your personal selection of ingredients is always a winner, but in the winter months, there’s plenty of warming fare too. Whatever you eat, it will be an occasion.

The menu, filled with a fusion of Moroccan and all things divine, is as glorious as the setting, with pink-clad tables throughout the garden. There is a choice of teas and some stunning desserts for any special occasion.

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POSSUMS ON BURNSIDE www.possumsonburnside.co.za

Not only a great restaurant, Possums in Craighall is a wonderful place to relax and soak up the winter sun. One of its major drawcards is that it’s secluded; the eclectic menu comes a close second. The outdoor setting is always warm even though you’re braving the elements and the food is superb, living up to the restaurant’s motto: ‘Food embroidered by imagination’. A fabulous winter lunch experience.

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EAT.DRINK | ICE CREAMS

FABB CAFÉ & GELATO 082 551 5938

IRENE DAIRY FARM www.irenefarm.co.za

Frosted spaces

New on the Parkhurst strip, this little café and ice cream store offers genuine Italian gelato in a variety of mouth-watering flavours (16 at any given time). Eat your choice (we loved pistachio and New York cheesecake) scooped into a sugar cone or in a cup. Perfect with some excellent coffee. It also sells Belgian waffles, sandwiches and other savoury choices.

The dairy farm is famous for the milk produced by its Friedland cows, and the farm store is also famous, not only for its traditional dairy products and everything else you would expect to find in a farm store (rusks, milk tart, honey, homemade pies and jams), but also for its superb ice cream. Eat it at the restaurant or take some home. You won’t be disappointed.

TRIESTE CAFÉ www.triestecafe.co.za

A delightful dessert experience awaits you in this Greenside trattoria, with its selection of Italian ice creams, all made from natural ingredients. Have an ice cream there or take away a tub, and don’t forget to browse the selection of deli goodies, ice cream cakes and frozen foods. Sandwiches, waffles, milkshakes and great coffee are all on the menu.

BGR

www.eatbgr.com There’s no question that the burgers and fries are some of the best in town, but a best-kept secret is BGR’s frozen custard. More gelato than ice cream, in vanilla or chocolate, or a scoop of each, this is a cool dessert as noteworthy as the Americanstyle burgers everybody queues for here on Keye’s Art Mile. Milkshakes made from the same ice cream are also a worthy choice.

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CRUMBS & CREAM

www.crumbsandcream.co.za Originally from Cape Town, this ice cream sandwich store is now taking Joburg by storm with its unique cookies and cream combos.

The experience at the Illovo Junction store involves choosing two cookies, selecting an ice cream flavour and decorating it with a topping and spread. The variety is enormous, so you never have to eat the same ice cream sandwich twice. Classic cookies include peanut butter, Oreo and choc chip, and ice cream flavours like apple pie, lemon meringue, banana fudge and red velvet are almost too good to be true.

SALLY WILLIAMS LUXURY ICE CREAM www.sallywilliamsfinefoods.com/ice-cream/

This brand new ice cream store in Nelson Mandela Square offers creamy delights in a choice of scoops or cups, sit-down or takeaway, in 10 cool flavours. The brand’s nougat enrobed with chocolate translates perfectly into a frozen treat. Flavours are really sublime – we’re talking rose and Turkish delight, honey almond nougat, Belgian chocolate (dark or white) to name a few. Winter specials include chocolate ganache ices with a choice of nougat or Turkish delight, gourmet milkshakes with nougat included or as a topping, and hot liquid ice cream. Special Sally Williams Coffees are launching at the store soon.

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Bookmark this fabulous music festival in your diary for Saturday 9 September. Held at Crocodile Creek, it will include a line-up featuring the hottest acts in local music, including current charttoppers from rock, pop, RNB, hip hop and dance plus a touch of nostalgia. Performers include Cassper, Mi Casa, Gangs of Ballet, GoodLuck, Sketchy Bongo and Kaein, Timo ODV, DJ Kent and the legendary Prime Circle. Expect an unforgettable experience – you won’t be disappointed.

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1&2

CARAVELA PORTUGUESE FESTIVAL

www.computicket.com For some non-stop, eat-till-youpop food and dance-till-youdrop entertainment, head for Montecasino and celebrate the magic of Madeira Day Portuguesestyle. Featuring top DJs such as Paul Almeida, Vin Deysel and Mark Pilgrim, lots of live music from popular bands such as The Parlotones, Locnville, Prime Circle and Majozi, plus plenty of Portuguese culture, this is a fun outing for the whole family.

July

28-30

GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW

goodfoodandwineshow.co.za The annual Good Food and Wine Show is always a highlight on Joburg’s culinary calendar, and this year will be no exception. The show will feature lots of exciting food and wine tastings, talks and displays. The 2017 theme, ‘Fresh’, explores nutrition, urban farming and sustainability. Celebrity chefs add a touch of sparkle, and this year they include South Africa’s very first Michelin star chef, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. Hosted by Fiera Milano Exhibitions Africa, the event will be held at the Ticketpro Dome.

11 & 25

MELVILLE KOPPIES HIKES www.mk.org.za

Joburg’s marvellous Melville Koppies is a hidden gem, hiding numerous treasures including the remains of kraal walls that date back to the Iron Age and a fivecentury-old furnace. The vegetation is indigenous and an excellent example of the Highveld grasses and trees. Enjoy hiking through this fascinating area – but remember this is strenuous exercise, so you need to be reasonably fit. Bring a hat and something to drink.

13-30

SMURFS LIVE ONSTAGE – SMURFS SAVE SPRING www.emperorspalace.com

The Smurfs are coming to the Theatre of Marcellus at Emperors Palace to sprinkle their magic dust over Joburg audiences for a limited season. Featuring all of our favourite characters, including Papa Smurf, Clumsy Smurf, Brainy Smurf and the inimitable Smurfette, the 90-minute show is a magical adventure that brings the world of Smurfs to life onstage with life-sized forest houses shaped like mushrooms, colourful backdrops and catchy music.

28 – 30

14-16

NATIONAL ANTIQUES & DECORATIVE ARTS FAIRE

WODAC PET EXPO

www.computicket.com If you’re crazy about your pets, or want to find out about breeding pets, head for Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand to the continent’s largest pet exhibition. Aside from all sorts of goodies for your favourite cat, dog or reptile, there’s a selection of fun events such as dog jumping, weaving pole challenges, fast and furious flyball, a dog and a cat show and more.

Drinking good wine with good food in good company is one of life’s most civilised pleasures

www.naada.co.za

Now in its 16th year, the NAADA showcases everything from classic antique furniture, jewellery and paintings to specialist antique dealers and collectable items not to mention vintage and classic cars. This annual fair is a must for collectors who enjoy the opportunity of finding olde worlde treasures. Dealers are required to be experts in their particular speciality.

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August

5, 6 & 9

DECOREX

www.reedexpoafrica.co.za Joburg’s Decorex exhibition, themed ‘Take it Home, Make it Home’, offers infinite inspiration for your home and exterior spaces. It’s a fabulous shopping experience, offering a peek into global design and décor trends, not to mention a fresh focus on quality, timeless classic style, detail and layering.

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TOTALSPORT WOMEN’S RACE

www.totalsportswomensrace.com This annual women's race helps raise awareness of the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. In celebration of National Woman’s Day, thousands of women will run through the streets of Joburg. Choose between a 5km or 10km race. In association with PinkDrive, the race starts at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown.

9, 12 & 13

100% DESIGN SOUTH AFRICA 2017 www.100percentdesign.co.za

10 & 11

TREVOR NOAH LIVE www.ticketpros.co.za

This is Trevor Noah’s first show in the country since he took over as host of The Daily Show, to be held at the Ticketpro Dome, one of the city’s most iconic venues for live performances. This time round, Trevor returns with a host of new material to share with his fans.

Get ready to enjoy South Africa’s leading interior and product trade show at Gallagher Convention Centre. The spotlight will be on popular designers, techno wizards and furniture makers such as Gregor Jenkin, Dokter and Misses, David Krynauw, James Mudge and Source IBA, and numerous major design brands will be on display, including Crema Design, Ergoform, Herman Miller and more.

27 & 28

4X4 & OUTDOOR SHOW www.zwartkops.co.za

This specialised outdoor show, which will be held at Zwartkops Raceway in Pretoria, showcases a wide range of offroad transportation for outdoor adventures. Here you’ll find a selection of suppliers and manufacturers displaying all sorts of vehicles, including 4x4s, SUVs, off-road bikes and quad bikes.

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INTERNATIONAL BEER DAY FESTIVAL www.cradlemoon.co.za

Full-on fun featuring local and international beers, craft beers and delectable food served from a selection of food trucks – all in a scenic, relaxed area in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind at Cradle Moon Lakeside Game Lodge. The lineup includes Goodluck, Monark, The Kiffness, CrashCarBurn, Ross Jack, Keystate and Jaryd Smith amongst others.

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A family day out at Rand Airport with displays of vintage aircraft, military displays, aerobatics and much more. You’ll see Harvards, Pitts Specials, Dakotas, Silver Falcons, Trojans and the P-51 ‘Mustang Sally’ to name but a few, all flown by skilled pilots. There’s a beer tent for the thirsty and numerous venues, but you’re welcome to bring your own food, snacks and refreshments, too.

Photograph Oriel Willemse Photography

www.randairshow.co.za

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September

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PICNIC PARADISO www.picnicsinthepark.co

To celebrate the start of spring, this picnic, held at Polly Park in Krugersdorp, is ideal for the whole family and features an historic vintage fair. You can even dress up for great photo opps, enjoy circus games, bales of hay, popcorn machines, bearded ladies, a freak show, juggling and every other type of fun imaginable.

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JOZI BOOK FAIR

FNB JOBURG 10K CITYRUN

www.jozibookfair.org.za

www.joburg10k.com

The second annual 10km race kicks off at the FNB Bank City on Heritage Day, 24 September. Iconic landmarks to look out for on the route include Constitution Hill, Wits University, Mary Fitzgerald Square, the Neighbourgoods Market as well as Ellis Park Stadium. When entering for the race, you can choose to support all three charities, or just one. They include the Johannesburg Heritage Foundation, Johannesburg SPCA and the Reach For A Dream Foundation.

The ninth annual Jozi Book Fair (JBF) Festival, which is held at Mary Fitzgerald Square in Newtown, features book launches, chats with writers, art and literature exhibitions and offers a place for local writers and aspiring authors to get together.

2&3

PLUSHY FEST 2017

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MOVIE AT SUNDOWN

This year, the popular charity music festival at Rusty Hook in Honeydew, brought to us by HIT Music & Hybrid Entertainment, will collect donations of plush toys, food, blankets and other items for two different children’s charities, The Lighthouse Baby Shelter and Cotlands. Once again, it will feature some of the best local bands from Joburg and Pretoria, including Down on Wall Street, Four King Ace, Jaryd Smith, State Society and many others. The event is held across two different stages – inside the restaurant and under the tent.

Enjoy a movie night under the stars. A great family outing – or bring that special someone. Held at the Old Parktonian Sports Club in Randburg, the evening kicks off with a picnic, after which a surprise movie is screened.

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STREET FOOD FESTIVAL

streetfoodfestival.co.za Experience the magic of Maboneng at this fullday street fest for foodies, featuring a food market as well as local talent. The venue is MOAD, in Albrecht Street, Maboneng. The festival runs throughout the day from 10am to 5pm.

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ON SUNDAYS, WE SOCIALISE At The Maslow, a typical Sunday, is anything but typical.

It’s a day filled with good company, good music and good times. From warm winter feasts, to exclusive pool parties and spring picnics, each Sunday is a social surprise. Join us every last Sunday of the month and see for yourself!

Booking is essential. To book or to find out more, email lacuna.bistro@suninternational.com or call 010 226 4647.

Tickets will be available at the door.

Subject to availability.

Corner Grayston Drive & Rivonia Road, Sandton, 2146 suninternational.com/maslow

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1-23 July

PUSS IN BOOTS www.goldreefcity.co.za

15 & 16, 23 & 24 September

ST PETERSBURG BALLET

Onstage

From KickstArt Productions, the spectacular Puss in Boots is fun for the entire family. A variation on the original story, this one is set on a mystical Caribbean island with exquisite sets, gorgeous costumes and a selection of toe-tapping tunes that beg the audience to participate. Everybody’s favourite feline is the star and there’s a host of new characters, too. Steven Stead wrote and directed this spectacular, while Greg King is responsible for the stunning set design. Choreographed by Janine Bennewith under musical director Rowan Bakker, the performance is sure to be a hit this winter. The cast includes Early Gregory as the booted feline, along with Ilse Klink as the good fairy Calypso Honeybunch, Michael Richard as the evil wizard Grimsby Withergood, Sean John Louw as the miller’s son, Tom Marzipan, and a host of other delightful characters.

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The world-famous Russian St Petersburg Ballet Theatre returns to Joburg’s Teatro at Montecasino in September with two magnificent Tchaikovsky ballets – Swan Lake (15 & 16 September) and The Nutcracker (23 & 24 September). Featuring lavish sets, exquisite costumes, an expert company of 60 dancers and Tchaikovsky’s romantic music, this is Russian classical ballet at its best. Swan Lake is one of the most loved ballets in the world, featuring a classic love story between Prince Siegfried and the Swan Princess Odette. The villain of the story is sorcerer Rothbart, who tries to separate the lovers, but in the end, love conquers all.

The Nutcracker brings the magical world of Clara and the Nutcracker Prince to life and features their fabulous adventures.

6-9 July

JOHNNY CLEGG: THE FINAL JOURNEY www.computicket.com

Iconic local singer and songwriter Johnny Clegg ends his 40-year career with a final world tour. Currently in remission after being diagnosed with cancer in 2015, Clegg has taken this opportunity to perform a final set of concerts in South Africa before heading overseas to complete the international tour. The concerts will feature Clegg’s repertoire of songs from his career, including the years he was part of the bands Juluka and Savuka, and his more recent solo work. The Joburg section of his world tour will be held at the Teatro at Montecasino.

30 June – 16 July

Johnny Clegg is a national treasure who has brought together all South Africans and reminded us of what makes us great as a country - Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF DISNEY ON ICE www.disneyonice.co.za

This extraordinary show features Dory, Nemo and Marlin from Disney•Pixar’s Finding Dory, Anna, Elsa and the hilarious snowman Olaf from Disney’s Frozen, not to mention beautiful Disney princesses Rapunzel and Snow White, numerous famous animals such as Simba, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald, Goofy and the gang, and let’s not forget Buzz and Woody! Enjoy an unmatched Disney extravaganza on ice. Book your tickets at the Ticketpro Dome.

15 August – 3 September

LORD OF THE DANCE: DANGEROUS GAMES www.bigconcerts.co.za

Michael Flatley and his talented team of dancers are currently on a world tour and they reach Joburg’s Teatro at Montecasino in August.

This spectacular new staging of the much-loved traditional Lord of the Dance stars James Keegan, Morgan Comer, Matthew Smith, Cathal and Fergal Keaney and Andreas Kren, and is choreographed and directed

by Flatley. Featuring everything we grew to love about the original, this brand new iteration of Lord of the Dance offers new costumes, staging and choreography.

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Until 16 July

LIFESCAPES: SIX OBJECT BIOGRAPHIES WITS ART MUSEUM

www.wits.ac.za/wam/exhibitions/ This exhibition is the culmination of an innovate post-grad course run by the Wits History of Art department, ‘Writing Art’s Histories’, requiring students to write a ‘biography’ of an object from the museum’s collection. The exhibition displays six objects researched in 2015 in a dialogue with various other pictures and objects. These biographies are also published in an accompanying book, Lifescapes.

SANDTON CONVENTION CENTRE

www.fnbjoburgartfair.co.za Contemporary African art takes centre stage at the 10th edition of this annual event. This year, the fair features Robin Rhode as its main attraction. This Cape Townborn artist who currently lives and works in Berlin has numerous solo museums under his belt, in New York, Stockholm, Switzerland, Melbourne, Los Angeles and more.

14 to 16 July

Galleries

8 - 11 September

FNB JOBURG ART FAIR

TURBINE ART FAIR TURBINE HALL

www.turbineartfair.co.za Now in its fifth year, this annual event is an excellent platform for galleries, curators and other organisations to promote established artists and emerging talent by exhibiting their works. This notable event will display works from more than 50 galleries to showcase the best contemporary and new talent. In addition to the items on display, the fair includes music, food and drink, plus a children’s programme.

Visitors can also participate in a daily interactive Artinsure talk programme featuring influential speakers in the world of art.

15th June onwards

ADAPTATION – MICHAEL MEYERSFELD IN TOTO GALLERY

www.intotogallery.co.za ‘Adaptation’ is a recent collection of photographs by this renowned Joburgbased photographer, who is famous for his depictions of a country that is slowly readjusting to democracy after two decades. In a series of 17 black and white photographic images, Meyersfeld draws the viewer’s attention away from the obvious to nuances of change to images that are staged as a social commentary. “Perhaps these images are no more than a reflection of something we might have seen or remembered, a wry cameo of another, newer, hopefully happier South Africa. A country that still bears scars, but that can unashamedly show them, because there is a belief that time will heal,” he says of this collection, which offers a rich understanding of South African society.

18 May to 27 August

You don’t take a photograph. You make it – Ansel Adams

HIDDEN SHADOWS AND SILENT VOICES OF PRISON NUMBER 4 PRISON NUMBER 4, CONSTITUTION HILL www.constitutionhill.org.za

This exhibition, which launched at Constitution Hill, features a photo essay from internationally acclaimed photographer Clint Strydom, who explores the haunting spaces of the historic Number 4 prison Section at Constitution Hill. This powerful selection of contemporary photographs captures the soul of the prison where thousands of prisoners were incarcerated, including legendary political figures such as Nelson Mandela, Mahatma Gandhi, Oliver Tambo and Robert Sobukwe. See his photographs in our Photo Essay, page 34.

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28 July to 14 August

GAIL RYBKO

15 July to 19 August

HASAN & HUSAIN ESSOP GOODMAN GALLERY

www.goodman-gallery.com The Cape Town-born Essop brothers have worked together producing photographic art since they graduated from Michaelis School of Fine Arts in 2008. Their first body of work was produced while in Cuba for the 10th Havana Biennal and they have also completed a three-month residency at Amsterdam’s prestigious Thami Mnyele Foundation. In 2014, they received the Standard Bank Young Artist Award for Visual Art, and produced a new series of works called ‘Unrest’ at the Grahamstown National Arts Festival.

The exhibition, which has been shown in five South African cities and in Dubai, features the brothers’ large scale photographic prints plus sculptural installations and multimedia works. The exhibition features some of these works as well as new photographs taken in 2016.

HALIFAX ART

Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up – Pablo Picasso

www.16halifaxart.co.za This debut solo exhibition features the paintings of upcoming artist Gail Rybko, who has used a meditative process of layering oil on textural canvas to create spontaneous images. She has created a selection of abstract pieces in tones of brown and blue that were inspired by the elements – air, earth, fire and water.

6 TO 27 July

STANISLAW TRZEBINSKI: ORTUS MELROSE GALLERY

www.themelrosegallery.co.za Following a very successful exhibition in Cape Town, sculptor Stanislaw Trzebinski brings his works to the Melrose Gallery in July. This very talented young sculptor is making waves in the art world through his unique and creative approach to sculpture. In this solo exhibition, his powerful sculptural pieces were inspired by the sea.

ALSO CONSIDER EVERARD READ

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JAG

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MOAD

www.moadjhb.com

GALLERY MOMO

www.gallerymomo.com

CANDICE BERMAN FINE ART GALLERY

candicebermangallery.com

HENRY GEORGE GALLERY

henrygeorgegallery.co.za

CIRCA

www.circaonjellicoe.co.za

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HADEDA

www.hadedashop.com

KOLJANDER 011 726 6283

All wrapped up

You can’t miss the building on Jan Smuts Avenue in Parkwood – it’s painted a wild colour of blue, which is an indication of the kaleidoscope of colourful home ware and gift items inside. This Mexican treasure house is literally a delight to browse through, and when you have chosen something to take home for a gift, or to give some vibrancy to your home, such as the exquisite bright fabrics on display, the wrapping is worthy of a framed Instagram pic.

An adventure, not just a shopping experience.

Joburg’s original home industry, this Melville store has been famous for over 30 years as the place to go for the best cakes and koeksisters in town, as well as a selection of unbeatable handmade items for any type of gift. Whether you’re in the mood to spoil yourself (with cake and a gift, as it’s unlikely you’ll be able to resist the delicacies on offer), or want to make somebody else’s day, you can’t beat Koljander’s wide selection of quality products, including handmade crafts.

MACAROON

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www.libertybespoke.co.za

Right above Craft in Parkhurst is a hidden gem, a studio filled with stationery and gifts that can be made bespoke. As an expression of the natural environment, creator Dagmar Palmer has designed the pieces to reflect a botanical theme. The exclusive range of luxury paper products are made from fine, environmentally responsible papers. The studio is open daily, so pop in for a visual feast.

www.macaroon.co Well known for its gorgeous collection of colourful, custommade stationery items, Macaroon, which used to be solely online, has now opened its Greenside studio to the public. From the vibrant collection of gift cards and tags created by artist Tracy Paul to a selection of beautiful stationery items that the creators call “social stationery with a twist”, you’ll find something special. These items help to take the art of letter writing, gift giving and note taking to a whole new level. With a superb selection of stickers, lunch bags, storage tins, pencil bags, notebooks, ribbons, block-mounted canvases and more, there’s no way you’ll leave here empty-handed.

LIBERTY BESPOKE

TYPO

HANDMADE BY BEV

ODIZEE GIFTS

Australian stationery, gift and décor brand Typo has been a welcome addition to the local gift selection.

It’s quirky, it’s fun and there’s always something gorgeous and covetable to fall in love with, from coffee mugs and pillows to in-your-face notebooks, pens and calendars.

The Sandton store is our favourite and offers a wide selection of awesome items that are great for studying, for gifts or for yourself.

A treasure trove tucked away in a corner of Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre, Handmade by Bev offers a delightful selection of home ware items, accessories, jewellery, clothing, candles and everything else imaginable for the perfect gift. Whether you’re looking for a wedding present, something to celebrate a birthday or a special occasion, or a little something for yourself, you’ll find it here.

A hidden gem in Oaklands, Odizee is an intriguing store that offers an eye-popping selection of gorgeous gifts, including antique silverware, jewellery, clothing, home ware, glasses, purses, baby goods and much more. If you can’t decide what to buy somebody, you’ll find inspiration here. Their present wrapping is another drawcard – it’s so pretty the recipient will be loath to open their gift!

www.typo.com

011 884 4429

www.odizee.co.za

run your heart out

The pulse of performance Stay fit and connected with Forerunner 35. The GPS running watch with built-in Elevate™ wrist-based heart rate technology.

Gone are the days of having to monitor your heart rate with a chest strap during daily runs, training and racing. The NEW Forerunner 35 is a slim and lightweight device that monitors heart rate at the wrist so you can work out your way.

The easy-to-use Forerunner 35 tracks essential data such as distance, pace, steps, calories and personal records. Thanks to it’s built-in GPS, you can track how far, how fast and where you’ve run without having to carry your phone.

You can also easily control your music and recieve smart notifications while on the run.

The Forerunner 35 allows for automatic uploads to Garmin Connect™, Garmin’s free online fitness community where you can join challenges, receive insights and share your progress as you meet your goals.

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Available in black, limelight, frost blue and white. It’s comfortable for all day wear with a battery life that lasts up to 9 days in activity tracking mode, and up to 13 hours in training mode.

Run your heart out with the Garmin Forerunner 35.

Just another way Garmin is making it easy for you to reach your goals and love the road.

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NGWENYA GLASS BLOWING

011 796 3000 or 082 785 7397

DELTA CAFÉ 079 482 5286 and www.reea.org.za

Kid’s stuff

Just half an hour’s drive from Johannesburg in Muldersdrift, this famous glass blowing factory offers a great opportunity to see how glass is shaped into different objects. An added bonus is that everything created here is made from recycled glass. You can also make candles and purchase some of the beautiful finished glass products, including vases, drinking glasses and tableware.

There are numerous shops in the same location as well as a splendid restaurant, Barefoot Kitchen, and for craft beer there’s Gilroy’s Brewery. There’s also a lovely children’s playground.

A favourite family weekend restaurant, Delta Café offers a country-style setting in the midst of the city and hearty family fare. Aside from the restaurant’s picturesque outdoor setting on the Delta, there’s a fab kids’ play area. There’s also a communitybased Equestrian Centre located on the same property, which is part of REAA, the Rand Epileptic Employment Agency. Here, rangers work with 22 horses and ponies, patrolling the Braamfontein Spruit.

They also offer pony rides that restaurant patrons can arrange for their children.

FAST SPORTS FUSION fastsportsfusion.co.za

Situated at The Old Parktonian Sports Club in Bordeaux. Fast Sport Fusion offers fast, action-packed five-a-side football and netball fives at both competitive level and social levels. They welcome individuals within all age groups and from all walks of life. Offerings include social bookings, corporate event packages, kids’ parties, netball coaching, soccer youth development and tournaments. There are braai facilities available as well as a fully licensed bar. The Rustic Café serves a wide selection of dishes that are reasonably priced. This is a lovely environment for the kids to run around in, ride bikes and kick a ball.

ZOO LAKE

www.theicerink.co.za

THE ICE RINK

POTTERY JUNXION

LION & SAFARI PARK

Nothing beats spending an afternoon at Zoo Lake, especially during the week. There’s lots of open space in which to race around, you can go rowing on the lake, have an ice cream, take a stroll and feed the ducks. Don’t forget to pack some bread for the ducks and some sunscreen for the kids (the sun is strong even in winter). A perfect Joburg winter adventure.

Northgate’s popular ice skating rink is a fun way to spend some time getting rid of excess energy.

Dress the kids up warmly and let them loose at what has become one of the most popular places to have fun in winter. Whether you’re just joining the throng or hosting a birthday party, this is a cool place to have fun. Skates are for hire and the entrance fee covers you from 10am till 5pm.

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning and also on Saturdays, this creative haven in Edenvale offers fun, three-hour lessons for adults as well as kids over the age of seven.

Learn about underglazing and glaze painting, dry brushing, mosaics or any other special art technique that interests you. This family-owned business offers a selection of arts and crafts, including paints, tools, mosaic inserts, ceramics and more.

Our Digital Editor, Khanyi Mhlaba, waxed lyrical about this location in the last issue when she visited The Lion & Safari Park near Lanseria and spent time playing with the lion cubs. There’s nothing kids like more than interacting with animals, so make this an adventure for them, an opportunity to pet some of the littlest lions at the park as well as lounge in the grass with enigmatic cheetah, Cindy.

www.jhbcityparks.com

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www.potteryjunxion.co.za

www.lionandsafaripark.com

NATIONAL CHILDREN’S THEATRE nationalchildrenstheatre.org.za

Whether it’s kids’ holidays or a wintry weekend, nothing beats the chance to escape to the wonderful world of children’s theatre. From 20 June to 23 July you can head to this popular Parktown landmark to enjoy The Adventures of Mr Toad and get to know the famous characters from Kenneth Grahame’s Wind in the Willows as they go about their business at Toad Hall. Directed by Francios Theron, this is sure to be a winner. Every school holiday the Theatre offers a new production, a new adventure for kids, so check online for all the upcoming events and productions.

If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales – Albert Einstein

SANDTON LIBRARY 011 282 5911

Every Saturday at 10am there’s a special children’s story hour in the children’s section of the library, which features a lovely lounge area for the kids and lots of books for them to browse through. The library also has a few comprehensive collections on display, including a philatelic (stamp) collection, arts, crafts and design displays.

THE BIG RED BARN www.thebigredbarn.co.za

Located just 15 minutes from Centurion, The Big Red Barn offers all sorts of fun things for the whole family, from acro branching and trail hiking to a cycle park and just getting out in wide open spaces in the countryside. For sustenance there’s a choice of dishes for breakfast, pizza for lunch and wicked home-made cake for tea. And let’s not forget the rose nursery and the Clay Café where kids and adults can paint all sorts of ceramic mugs, plates and décor items.

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REGULARS | THE BACK PAGE

Step into Maximillien Restaurant and you’ll immediately recognise it as a work of art, thanks to the impressive architecture and interior. Chef Nair ensures that the food itself is as impeccably designed in order to suit the atmosphere and surroundings of the restaurant.

Every creation is unique in taste and composition, while each bite takes you on an explosive journey. It’s food for feel rather than just food for taste. “As a chef, you are an artist, and the plate is your canvas,” he explains.

10 minutes WITH CHEF SYLVESTER NAIR It takes precision, tact and dedication to become a world-class executive chef.

More than that, it takes confidence to drive the opulent vehicle of a prestigious kitchen like that of the Maximillien at the Da Vinci Hotel. But Executive Chef Sylvester Nair takes it all in his stride and runs his successful kitchen with a

The menu offers tastes of the world right in the heart of Sandton by encompassing international culinary themes.

The current winter menu takes

its inspirational flavour from Paris. Think Tomato and Wild Mushroom Consommé infused with rooibos tea leaves, served in a charming teapot.

It’s innovating and localising classic dishes that keep Chef Nair at the top of his game.

“I’m inspired by the Da Vinci actually, because there are new clients here all the time, so you always want to do your best.” His secret to success? “I try to keep a happy kitchen. And I try to make sure that everyone is smiling,” he reveals. This warm attitude is echoed throughout the dining experience; patrons experience an atmosphere similar to that of stepping into a high-end New York restaurant, but feel so at ease, it’s as if they’re being welcomed back home. maximillien.co.za

refreshing sense of humour and blazing ambition.

At the tender age of 26, Nair carried out the task of heading one of the most prominent kitchens in the country, and he did so with infectious enthusiasm. “The key to life is to never doubt yourself,” he advises. “I might sound arrogant, but it’s got me this far.”

Photograph and words Khanyi Mlaba

OUR PICK OF THE MENU With a cooler season comes a warmer menu – and for the winter season Chef Nair and his team boast a French-inspired offering. Try some of our favourites…

Pan-seared Foie Gras A light meal to kick off this elegant French menu…

The Butter and Chicken Curry This meal isn’t particularly French, however, it is

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the one dish on the menu that keeps coming back, and we’re not complaining! A Durban-born recipe,

by Durban-born Chef Sylvester Nair. We promise it won’t disappoint.

Brie White Chocolate Volcano End your meal in style. Just as its name suggests, this dessert is a true taste explosion!

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