Up front …
HAVE A DRINK HERE: GORGEOUS GEORGE With its wooden and terracotta-tiled pool deck, emerald-green glass-panelled swimming pool, and views of whitewashed heritage buildings, you could be forgiven for thinking you’re in the heart of Marrakesh. But this is the Mother City, downtown, on the sixth floor of the new super-cool design-
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led hotel, Gorgeous George. The new rooftop bar and restaurant, Gigi Rooftop, has its drinks menu designed by South Africa’s very own Jody Rahme, a finalist in several world bartending championships, while executive chef Guy Bennett serves up his fresh take on modern classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. “The heart of Gorgeous George, and Gigi Rooftop in particular, is community,” says
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Rahme. “It’s where a melting pot of well-travelled, storied creatives meet with local powerhouses to have fun. It’s a rich blend of art, culture, romance and intrigue, so it’s only natural that our cocktail menu reflects that adventurous, playful colour, vibrancy and truly global craftsmanship.”
