REVIEWS
Tavern & Restaurant Reviews
É F A C A M I R B OPULENT
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ocated in Daveyton, Ekuruleni, Brima Café was an idea hatched in 2010 that became a reality in December 2012 when the establishment opened its doors to the public. It’s just a 30 minute drive away from the snaking N12 highway that takes you to Mpumalanga. If you long for an authentic kasi dining experience, Brima Café is the place for you. Tables and chairs are placed along the pavement, offering you a unique dining experience, coupled with a warm atmosphere, large windows and glass doors opening out onto the main drag. Guests can enjoy an intimate corner setting or a more lively setting, that can be found closer to the bar area. As opposed to franchise restaurants, this unique township establishment, with its sprawling wining and dining area, is always full to the brim. So much so, that Brima Café management are considering
adding a second storey to the building, so that more patrons can be accommodated. Brima prides itself on their speciality menu, as it is a novelty experience for customers. Chicken, beef and mutton dishes are some of the meals offered through the buffet service, but a full a la carte menu and combination meals are also served. Bookings are essential as stokvel gatherings are often hosted here for the local community. Reasonably priced menus are created for events, with a keen eye kept on the host and attendees’ requirements and tastes. The Brima Café team are renowned for their wide smiles and warm welcomes, following it all up with the best service around. Whether you’re looking forward to a quick meal or celebrating a special occasion, Brima Café is an unmissable, unforgettable dining experience.
E W G N A N I D A TASTE OF
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ocated in Tsakane, east of Ekurhuleni, Dinangwe is a pub that caters for both young and old. Whether you’re looking to enjoy a quiet drink with mates, catch a football game or dance the night away, Dinangwe has it all. With large bar and private lounge areas, Dinangwe also boasts an indoor sunken pool and open air lounge. This popular hang out spot serves cocktails, shooters and regularly runs beverage promotions. Patrons can enjoy a quiet, intimate drink in the corner, or soak up the fun closer to the bar area, where barman Sipho Dlamini’s warm service will keep them smiling. With a wide variety of DJs playing on a regular basis, you can expect to hear an excellent range of music, including deep house hits, funky soul numbers and R&B
classics. If you’re more keen on relaxing rather than ripping up the dance floor, sit back on the comfortable couches and take in some entertainment via the high tech LCD screens indoors, or cool off with a splash in the pool. The in-house chef at Dinangwe offers a sumptuous a la carte menu, that’s been adapted to retell and honour the history and heritage of Ekurhuleni. Careful attention to detail is evident everywhere, from the unique décor to the creative cuisine available from the elegant dining areas. Above all, the friendly, helpful staff of Dinangwe will go out of their way to make sure your night is unforgettable. It’s this warm hospitality and personal service paired with a rich, relaxed decor that makes a night at Dinangwe an occasion.
Dinangwe manager, Sipho Dlamini
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