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MARCH 2015
JOBURG
JOBURG’S DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO RESTAURANTS ENTERTAINMENT SHOPPING AND ACCOMMODATION
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Tasty Tapas
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The Beer Company GOOD FOOD, GREAT VIEWS AND CRAFT BEER
ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Kwena Mokwena
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Gourmet
FOOD MARKETS R29.00 incl.VAT (South Africa) R25.00 (other countries)
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UPFRONT 6 CALENDAR 8 LIFESTYLE COVER FEATURE 10 H J TALKS TO JASON ROUSSOUS ABOUT HIS LATEST RESTAURANT VENTURE - THE BEER COMPANY JOZI GUIDE 12 SHOPPING Castelo Shoes Fresh and bright at Lifestyle Home Garden
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Rosebank art and craft market
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Delicious tapas at Escondido Chef of the month: Richard Deacon Top 5: gourmet food markets Caralishious mushrooms League of Beers Sensational Suga
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News & new restaurants
34 BEAUTY AND WELLNESS Sweet and fresh at Sorbet Q&A with Tanaz hair stylists Florencessence Spa
38 A RTS AND CULTURE Artist of the month: Steve Kwena Mokwena
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The Orbit Jazz Club
40 ENTERTAINMENT 41 LEISURE ACTIVITIES 42 N IGHTLIFE Top 5 after-work drink spots
46 MOTORING 48 CONFERENCING AND EVENTS 49 TRAVEL 24 hours in Cape Town World Malaria Day
51 P ROPERTY WITH ADRIENNE HERSCH 56 MAPS 60 INFORMATION DIRECTORY
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On the cover The food at The Beer Company at Rand Airport is something to talk about, but couple that with quality craft beer and great views of planes and the Joburg horizon and you have a winning combo! Photo: Phillip Santos
People of Joburg
SENIOR JOURNALIST & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER Bianca Maletsky
CONTRIBUTORS Carly Ritz; Alan and Krishen; CaraLisa; Sam Wright; Daniel Colbacho
So far 2015 has been… Busy and filled with lessons! With January and February being boiling hot in Joburg, it has been the ideal ice cream weather! The most exciting thing that has happened is the launch of Paul’s Homemade Ice Cream’s new packaging.
PRINTING Paarl Media www.paarlmedia.co.za DISTRIBUTION Ian Mabuza
What makes Joburg shine for you? The diversity & contrast. From exploring the hipster streets of Braamfontein, the real Africanness of the town, to the sky-scrapers of Sandton, the smell of spices in Fordsburg & Mayfair to the Asian community in Cyrildene, there is never a dull moment!
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Favorite tweeters Thats a tricky one! I follow way too many people :) Being an ice-cream aficionado, what is your favourite flavour - if you HAD TO pick just one Green Tea Matcha & White Chocolate www.paulshomemade.com
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ADMINISTRATION Lorraine Ndlovu
Your style is… Classic, clean & simple
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ART & EDITORIAL Teya Esterhuizen
PHOTOGRAPHY Phillip Santos; Thys Dullaart
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s Autumn approaches (albeit slowly), we find ourselves scrambling to enjoy the hot sultry weather we have been having before the chill in the air sets in. This month we have taken to explore the top five foodie markets Joburg has to offer. What a wonderful way to spend a sunny morning, outdoors sampling the best of Joburg’s gourmet offerings. Why not grab some organic parsley and mushrooms while you are there and then try our delicious recipe from Cara-Lisa on page 20. Alternatively, venture out to taste some delicious Tapas at Escondido or a lunch with a view at Katy’s Palace Bar on the first Sunday of the month.
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And speaking of interesting views, our cover feature, The Beer Company is a must-visit. Situated at Rand Airport, it offers a unique setting with views of planes and the Joburg horizon beyond. Not only that, it serves delicious food and a wide variety of quality craft beer. We raise our glasses to that! And if raising your glass and being out and about at night is your thing, we have plenty to showcase this month, from musical offerings at the Orbit Jazz Club to interesting artists at the Mzansi Gallery. All in all, you are sure not to be bored this March with a copy of Hello Joburg in your one hand and a glass of chilled craft beer (or organic fruit juice) in the other. Cheers! #lovejozi Teya Esterhuizen
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Alan and Krishen are Joburg’s fashion forward duo. They will bring you front row fashion and the latest in street style every month, keeping you updated on the hottest Jozi trends. T @AlanKrishen
Sam Wright spends her time scouring the net for a host of different women to share their tech stories with you. Her site “techgirl.co.za” is filled with reviews, how to’s and general interest stories that simplify the specs and give you the information you want. T @TechGirlZA
CARA-LISA # CaraLishious Cara-Lisa is an entrepreneur, health blogger and nutrition consultant. As a yogi, nutrition nerd and fitness fanatic her mission is to inspire both her clients and those around her to enjoy a healthy, balanced lifestyle. T @caralishious
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calendar what’s on, in and around Joburg in MARCH
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PRIDE WEEKEND SPECTACULAR
Outrageous stand-up comedy, proudly South African music and a gospel celebration combine for Pride Weekend at Carnival City from 6 to 8 March 2015. In the lineup are well-known artists The Soil, Black Motion, Moneoa, RamZ the DJ, and DJ Levis. The festivities continue with the Pride Comedy event – Rock the Mother Tongue – featuring comedians Mashabela Galane, Skhumba, Celeste Ntuli, Sfiso Nene, Isaac Gampu and many more. Big Top Arena, Carnival City, 7pm Booking: www.computicket.com www.thikhoevents.com
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CELEBRATION OF BUBBLES
Gourmet food, live music and over 25 South African and international producers showcasing their finest Cap Classiques and Champagnes. Inanda Polo Club, Sandton, Sat, 14 March to Sun, 15 March www.inandaclub.co.za.
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ALT PRESENTS An amazing evening with artists such as Ace Ventura (Israel), Niskerone (Cape Town), Kyle Watson (Johannesburg), Mr Mon, Vimo, Hippie Mafia and JustSmart. The event is limited to 2000 people and tickets will sell out! Kramerville Ticket Prices (Online): Early Bird R180 // Normal Bird R200 // Late Bird R250
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SOUTH AFRICAN FASHION WEEK
57 designers will showcase their collections to key media and buyers, with 18 designers being new to the SA Fashion Week platform. Highlights of the SAFW Spring/Summer 2015 programme include the Lufthansa 1st Best Collections which will be showcasing designers from across the country. A dynamic partnership has been established between Marvel and SA Fashion Week, with six semi-finalists being selected from across Africa to showcase this season 18-21 March 2015 Crowne Plaza Johannesburg – The Rosebank Booking: Tickets are available from the SA Fashion Week website, www.safashionweek. co.za, as well as on Computicket.
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MICHAEL BUBLE
Big Concerts is very pleased to confirm that the multi Grammy award winning, Canadian superstar, Michael Buble, will be returning to South Africa in 2015 for 4 special concert dates. Catch him live in Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg. His previous “Crazy Love” tour sold out in 80 US cities and was seen by over 2 million fans worldwide including 5 sold out dates in Cape Town and Johannesburg, while the album “Crazy Love”has now passed 7.6 million sales. The Coca-Cola Dome, Johannesburg And Reef , Saturday 21 March and Sunday 22 March Booking: www.computicket.com
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MAMMA MIA! Is an original musical love story featuring 22 of ABBA’s greatest hits including: ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Take A Chance On Me’ and ‘The Winner Takes It All’. The storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless classics propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship unfolding on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. Teatro at Montecasino Booking: www.computicket.co.za
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RISE & SHINE FESTIVAL Rise & Shine Festival is an eco-friendly daytime music event hosted at Sandton Central Park in Johannesburg, South Africa. The day begins with a light Yoga session on the lawn before a stellar line-up of live bands, supplemented by crafted bars, delicious food, fresh coconuts and the outdoors. Rise & Shine Festival raises funds for trees to be planted in underprivileged areas and has contributed 260 trees to southern Africa to date. Sandton Central Park, c/o Sandton & Grayston Drives, 8am – 6pm Booking: www.riseshinefest.co.za
A DAY SPENT WITH ALESSIO LA RUFFA 10am: I need coffee, stat! I’m hooked on Father Coffee’s cortados, so I pop in and do some people watching while enjoying some of the best coffee that Joburg has to offer. www.fathercoffee.co.za
12pm: Time to get some work done. It’s off to Motherland Coffee in Rosebank. Their salads are light and refreshing, because, you know, carbs. The chicken, avo, pesto and tomato is my favourite. There are also plenty plug points and the wifi is free for two hours. www.motherlandcoffee.com 3pm: I need something for my sweet tooth. Happy.me in Greenside has the most awesome bubble tea. They know me by my first name here. I recommend the passion fruit and litchi flavour. www.happyme.co.za 6pm: I’m hungry and I want sushi.YuMe in Parkhurst has the freshest sushi at great prices. The dim sum is a favourite too. www.yume-sushi.co.za
ONE DIRECTION Last year One Direction released their record-breaking third album ‘Midnight Memories’, which saw them named as the IFPI’s Global Artist of 2013 for becoming the biggest selling act in the world. They also became the first ever band to have their first three albums debut at No.1 in the US Billboard Chart, hitting the top spot in a further 30 countries worldwide. The band - Harry, Niall, Liam, Louis and Zayn - have just completed the first leg of their massive, sell-out ‘Where We Are’ stadium tour. F N B Stadium, Johannesburg And Reef - Gauteng, Sat 28 Mar, Sun 29 Mar Booking: www.computicket.com
10pm: It’s back to Braamfontein to hit Kitcheners and The Great Dane. Great parties happen here nearly every night of the week. www.braamfontein.org.za/news/36-hours-injohannesburg www.braamfontein.org.za/directory/view/great-dane 12pm: Time to go home. Not before hitting the Woolies at the Engen in Greenside.
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Katys Palace Bar The magical venue situated on the third floor of 6 Desmond Street, Kramerville, boasts beautiful views, eclectic furniture and an atmosphere yet to be matched.
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isionaries, art collectors and entrepreneurs Mark and Christine Valentine and Elize van der Merwe blazed a trail to their own Emerald City alongside the evolving landscape of Kramerville. The force that originally rallied around Kramerville’s trendy ‘ware-house’ transformation four years ago, the team’s kingdom of enchanted venues continue to develop and capture the attention of those desperately searching for a little magic, a little madness and a whole lot of memories. Six Desmond Street birthed Katy’s Palace Bar. The space allowed her to unleash her eclectic energy and influence as the first neighbour to move in above existing residents – Amatuli. The original show room that started it all. Mark, Christine and Elize grabbed the floorboards of this triple storey venue with vigour to re-establish the dead space as Katy’s Palace Bar in 2012 on the third floor and Sir James’ Bar on the second. A few braai’s on the roof of the building on a Friday night coupled with an inherent knowing that the site was magical, spurred the innovators to build Katy’s Palace Bar on the roof of Amatuli Artefacts
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in Kramerville which houses a plethora of African and Indian furnishings and decorative items that the owners of Amatuli have sourced, collected and traded over years of travel. Intricately laced doorways, fire-places, cupboards and light fittings dot the different levels and stairwells. Then in 2012, in need of a grand venue to celebrate his birthday, Mark launched the treasure cove into a functioning and viable event space with his own birthday bash which has seen the venue become the ultimate canvas for any imposing party from wild weddings to slick corporate functions and of course the all indulgent birthday party – whether you’re 21 or 51. The demand for the venue has been both a comfort and a challenge. To pre-empt and answer the nagging voice of fans who insist that Katy’s should be open more regularly, be warned that too much of a good thing might spoil the fun hence the much anticipated lunch at Katy’s on the first Sunday of every month. 6 Desmond Street Kramerville Sandton 073 857 0071 info@katyspalacebar.co.za www.katyspalacebar.co.za
HAPPINESS IS... Happy.Me’s next generation drinks are sure to bring a smile to your face (and your taste buds).
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appy.Me’s quirky stores and cleverly crafted menu of bubble teas, coffees and smoothies ease you into a bubble of contentment where it’s only natural you’ll find yourself in a happy state of mind. Select Assam tea enhances the drinks with robust body and delicious maltiness and Rooibos offers warmth and spice. Happy.Me’s Super Mexology drinks are just as good - try their Beetroot Super Juice or Spicy Carrot with apple juice, celery and ginger. Branches include: Greenside, Eastgate, Rosebank, Bedford, Boskruin. www.happyme.co.za
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MEET ALAN & KRISHEN: They are Joburg’s fashion forward duo. They will bring you front row fashion and the latest in street style every month, keeping you updated on the hottest Jozi trends. T @AlanKrishen
F DAY BIRGER ET MIKKELSEN LAUNCH WHAT: Day Birger Et Mikkelsen Launched its flagship store in South Africa WHERE: Hyde Park Corner WHEN: 4 February 2015 ABOUT: Day Birger Et Mikkelsen, a Danish brand for women founded by Keld Mikkelsen, is a luxurious mix of
unctionality is going to become one of the buzz words for 2015. Clothing will be practical and comfortable without sacrificing style. The deconstructed look will be prominent: soft trench coats, more flowing fabric, kimono style coats, oversized clothing with strong Asian elements (particularly for fashion-forward men). This is a reaction to the skinny figure-hugging fashion of the last few years. In terms of footwear, the trend remains that of comfort above all else. It’s an easy, pain-free approach to footwear: sneakers, sandals and sliders, as well as the continued influence of sporty footwear. This is a continuation from last year’s ‘Sports Luxe’ trend which is still very evident but in a much more refined way.
modern classics, embellished details,
Flowing, easyto-wear fabrics have been seen on local and international runways.
exquisite craftsmanship and inventive elements. They offer a selection of essentials and eveningwear - with a contemporary take on everyday couture. Any fabulous brand calls for an evening to match. It just doesn’t get more magnificent than this event! With Vicky Crease catering a beautiful array of luxurious cakes and goodies and Cara Frew performing, it was a great kick-start to 2015. A white wonderland took over
Silhouettes are less form-fitting with oversizing becoming a new trend.
the Hyde Park centre court and we are extremely excited to announce that the store is officially open! Welcome to Jozi! WHO ATTENDED: The dynamic duo Ryan Hignett and Shashi Naidoo; Tamerin Jardine; Penny Lebyane; Jen Su; the dapper Maps Maponyane and the
Comfortable footwear complements more formal looks to create relaxed sophistication.
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