September 2015 by Urban Life 'n Style

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PERSONALITY STEVE MANDY

Steve Mandy painted his way onto the fashion scene in 2006 and has been making much more than pretty pictures ever since

HEALTH TASTE THE SEA

Discovering the delectable taste and health benefits of the Ostrea Edulis Oyster

Our urban legends of luxury, your latest obsessions

INK MY TAT

We get down and dirty with ink

GIRLS Twist into Spring by blo oming with vibrant colour GUYS This Spring let’s do things differently get into action, cho ose to standout

TRANSFORM YOURSELF

We look at factors to consider for a successful make-over

LIFESTYLE URBAN LEGENDS OF LUXURY

SO DAMN COLOURFUL

BEAUTY 10

JUST A GIRL

Our beauty pick’s of top facial products

HAPPIEST GIRLS ARE THE PRETTIEST GIRLS

5 easy steps to create an Audrey Hepburn brow and lashes

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AROUND THE WORLD

CROATIA’S TURqUOISE COAST

- SPLIT

- HVAR ISLAND

- THE PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC - DUBROVNIK

- TRAVEL HINTS

We travel the globe in search of the latest and greatest travel news We discover Split, Hvar Island and the Pearl of the Adriatic - Dubrovnik

Split is historically charming and the country’s second biggest city Hvar town is host to a new crowd of party goers, celebrities and the mega-rich

Europe’s most desired destination Getting to, from and around Croatia

BON VIVANT

DISCOVER LAPAD HOTEL

The four star hotel is one of the oldest in the city of Dubrovnik and comes with a rich history

THE ESPLANADE ZAGREB ADRIATIC DUBROVNIK

The city is small and eating is done the old fashioned way - Kopun Restaurant - Oyster & Sushi Bar Bota - Azur Dubrovnik - D’Vino Wine Bar

Mumm At Large rambles on about her new little puppy!!

20 YEARS OF HENNESSY

Situated in the heart of this historic city is an art deco icon revered throughout the region

THREE MODERN RESTAURANTS AND A LITTLE WINE BAR

PUPPY LOVE

Hennessy is celebrating 250 years of a remarkable adventure that has spanned eight generations

WINE WITH ME

News views and all things wine with Ndumiso Mngadi a wine fundi who loves sharing his knowledge

COOK LIKE A CHEF JACKIE CAMERON Kitchen tips from one of SA’s most exciting and beloved Chefs Chef Vedran Perojvic {Azur} Chef Ana Grgic {The Esplanade} Chef Ivana Raguz {Kopun}

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MCLAREN 650S EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS IN SA

Discover every petrol head and speed freaks dream

ENTERTAINMENT ON THE GRID

THE LATEST

TECH KNOW

A lo ok inside the interesting and exciting events and happenings around the country. Keep up to date with the most current movies, bo oks and music

Highlighting the latest and greatest in the wonderful world of technology 51 54 58

EDITORS WORD Hello Spring! The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming and all around us are happy spirits are singing. Welcome to the new season, it is my favourite part of the year where everything is awash with colour. This month, to celebrate warm days ahead we venture to Croatia, becoming more and more popular since Game of Thrones has had many scenes filmed here, this sunny and playful destination is everything a seaside holiday should be and more. From the fantastic beaches to the glorious cuisine and stunning architecture, there is something for everybody. With the changing of the seasons also comes a changing of the trends, from colours to styles and even to the way we eat. Our bright and cheery fashion pages usher in the fresh colours of the season. We all love a bit of colour, it changes the mood instantly and our personality feature, the fabulous fashion artist from Durban, Ste- ve Mandy introduces us to something a little different. Painting with bleach. Taking colour out instead of adding it. We got the chance to chat to him on the back of his recent visit to London for Africa Fashion Week and find out more about Steve Mandy Designs (SMD). Warmer days and sunshine can mean only one thing in the South African context, beach time. It is also the time when the jerseys are packed away to be replaced with tank tops and tees . A time to show off your ‘tat’ if you have one or to get one if you don’t. We took a closer look at the many types of tattoos on offer and shoo wee, some surprised us and some shocked us, but no we did not debunk any myths. Another new feature is ‘Around The World’ which brings you the most up to date and informative news of global travel and innovation. Jackie Cameron talks edible flowers and Ndumiso Mngadi once again shares his wine passion with us. We are constantly on the look out for the latest trends in all lifestyle aspects. We value your feedback and each month we look forward to hearing from you. This month is Heritage Month in South Africa, a month where we celebrate all things South African, from our music to our food and we hope you enjoy all the festivities around the country in this month. It is also the month of the Rugby World Cup and we wish the Springboks well in their quest for the cup.....I’m sure the entire country will once again rally around our national team and be urging them on throughout the tournament! Go, Bokke! For me, this is Please do follow us on our social media reason enough to be ,So Damn Happy! platforms and share your thoughts and opinions with us. Thank you wonderful people for your support and we hope that you once again enjoy this edition!

With love li ght and blessings

EDITOR: AALIYAH MIA

aaliyah@urbanlifemediasa.com | 031 573 2405

Graphic DesiGn & Layout: Kira persaD

kira@urbanlifemediasa.com | 031 573 2405

Office cO-OrdinatOr: nOmpilO mlambO

mpilo@urbanlifemediasa.co.za | 031 573 2405

xxx

PHOTOGRAPHER: ABHI INDRARAJAN

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CONTRIBUTORS

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BEaUTy:

sHaina Herman She is a travel, food and lifestyle writer that lives between Cape Town, West Palm Beach and New York City.

Tracey De KocK Our fashion guru sharing current and trendy advice on how to wear ‘whats in’

FaTima rinquesT GierDien

BON VIVaNT:

nDumiso mnGaDi Director of Petit Verboten, host and wine fundi, Ndumiso Mngadi, shares his knowledge and expertise in the world of wine

mumm aT LarGe Our secret contributor who waxes lyrical about whatever is on her mind at the time

JacKie cameron Each month chef shares handy tips and tricks for the kitchen

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3. IT MUST HAVE BEEN FRIGHTENING AT THE TIME – TELL US A LITTLE MORE

4. HOW HAVE YOU FOUND THE TRANSITION FROM TRADITIONAL ARTIST TO ‘FASHION DESIGNER’

1. WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOURSELF MORE AS AN ARTIST OR AS A DESIGNER

5. DESCRIBE YOUR EXPERIENCE AT AFRICA FASHION WEEK, SECOND TIME AROUND – WHAT WAS THE MOST VALUABLE THING/LESSON YOU TOOK AWAY FROM IT

2. HOW DID YOU DECIDE TO MAKE THE LEAP FROM FINANCIAL PLANNER TO ARTIST

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6. YOU’RE DOING EXCITING THINGS WITH BLEACH, TELL US MORE...

9. DO YOU HAVE ANY DESIGNERS/ STYLES THAT INSPIRE YOU

7. WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR GREATEST CHALLENGE IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY SO FAR 10. DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE TYPE OF FABRIC YOU LIKE TO WORK WITH

. 11. WHEN YOU’RE NOT PLAYING WITH BLEACH WHAT DO YOU DO TO RELAX AND UNWIND

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8. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT THE INDUSTRY

12. IF YOU WERE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DESIGN AND STYLE ANYONE IN THE WORLD, WHO WOULD IT BE AND WHAT WOULD YOU CREATE FOR HIM/HER

13. ONE LINE THAT BEST DESCRIBES YOU To quote my mum. “He dipped his paint

brush in the many pots and painted himself a bright and colourful future”.

She sent me this one line in a card many years before she died and I realised how well that summed me up. I make my future.

T: 082 44 129 22 EMAIL: smandy577@gmail.com FACEBOOK: Steve.mandy.12 TWITTER: @smfashionartist

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LOOK OUT FOR STEVE MANDY AT HUB OF AFRICA FASHION WEEK & IN ETHIOPIA HE WILL BE IN A FUN & FUNKY NEWCOLLABORATION WITH NAKED APE! PHOTO CREDITS: SAMANTHA SUBLAL MODEL: ROMONA SINGH

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Taste The Sea... WE pRESENT CROATIA’S pEARL “OSTREA EduLIS”; THE WORLd’S mOST dELICIOuS OYSTER [OYSTER = kAmENICA IN CROATIAN] OYSTERS HAVE BEEN CULTIVATED NEAR DUBROVNIK, IN THE SEABED OF MALI STON BAY, SINCE ANCIENT TIMES AND CONSUMED IN HONOUR OF APHRODITE, THE GODDESS OF BEAUTY, SAID TO HAVE BEEN BORN FROM A SHELL.

Weight Loss: heArt heALth: Wound heALing:

BLood circuLAtion And VoLume:

immune Function:

HEALTH BENEFITS OF EATING OYSTERS: AphrodisiAc:

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TRECCANI MILANO GOLf BAG LIGhT BROwN CALfskIN

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Play golf in style with this exclusive luxury golf bag in light brown calfskin handmade in Italy. It is delivered with a complimentary nylon waterproof travel case with details in the same leather and colour of the golf bag it’s also available in an ostrich and alligator leather. It’s Spring, the perfect time to get your golf on and do it in style. treccanimilano.com

C - fERRARI MAsTERpIECE JEwEL BROOCh LIMITED EDITION ONLY 3 pIECEs This unique 18k white gold masterpiece brooch is enriched by 442 no blood pave diamonds, 5.5ct each, It is entirely made in Italy by Damiani mastercraftsmen, The stone’s dimensions have been meticulously studied to faithfully reproduce the horse’s musculature (dimensions: height 7.6cm and width 5.2cm) ferrari.com

Legends Luxury EACH MONTH WE MAKE IT OUR MISSION TO SCOUR THE WEB FOR THE FINEST IN LUXURY AND UNUSUAL ITEMS TO ADD SOME VA VA VOOM TO YOUR WISH LIST!

A - kLOuD sCOOTER This self-balancing scooter has a rechargeable battery which speeds up to 10-12km/h and can be used for up to 16km. The Kloud Scooter is IPS4 rated so it can handle dust and a light splash of water. Max tilt up to 15º, spins in place with zero degrees radius and is lightweight at just 10kgs. The Kloud scooter is the best way to roam around anywhere. kloudscooter.com

D - pRIMA CINEMA This high end, very expensive movie system, now brings movies to home theatres on the day they are released. The Prima cinema is a rackmountable player which automatically downloads the movies and presents them over HDMI with clarity and color accuracy unmatched by even Blu-ray primacinema.com

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E - ROLEX BINOCuLARs Design gives the binoculars a classic elegance and guarantees a long life. They are brighter, sharper, more compact and 100% authentic. They without colour fringing and because of the short close-up distance they bring close up things even closer. Don’t forget to take these along on your next game drive. webrolexforums.com

G - LOuIs XIII BY RéMY MARTIN COGNAC The Louix XIII decanter is a very special bottle of Rémy Martin. A Grande Champagne 1er Cru - and

f - fIGhTING GLOvE

An ultra premium Cognac, part of a very exclusive range and sub brand of Rémy Martin. The selected spirits are not chosen after the

Limited Edition metallic “Gold Standard” colour-way. Super pro spar Velcro extra comfort fastening gloves with special 3 panel padding on the wrist for supreme support with soft inner

eaux-de-vie, directly after the distillation. The Cognac Age is Hors d’Age and the growth area is Grande Champagne. The minimum curing age is 40 years and the maximum is 100 years. A perfect addition to any collection. cognac-expert.com

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G h - 1962 fERRARI 250 GTO BERLINETTA This rare model, has become the most expensive car to ever be sold. What makes this car special and a rare commodity is that only 39 of its kind were ever produced. Ferrari 250 GTO was produced from 1962 to 1964. The term 250 refers to the volume of displacement caused by pistons in the engine cylinders. The 250 GTO was designed by Giotto Bizzarrini. Some of the famous owners of Ferrari 250 GTO include Nick Mason (Pink Floyd) and DJ Chris Evans.

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henna TaTToos: From the temporary to the permanent each style has its own unique Flavour:

on what

Flash TaTToos:

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WaTercolours: scarIFIcaTIon: coLoured:

WhITe TaTToos: GloW In The Dark:

inVisiBLe :

With the negative sterotypes surrounding tattoos slowly but surely crumbling in a heap, more and more regular people are taking their turn at ‘getting inked’ . The public are now with the incredible detail that goes into some of these pieces. In fact, many people that I’ve spoken with on the subject see it as an art form. Yes, there will always be detractors and I myself have as yet not taken the plunge(I’m told it can become addictive too) but I can recognise the attraction for what it is. An expression of self.

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SO DaMN TwisT inTo sprinG by bLoominG wiTH a vibranT coLour. sTeaL THe ‘Lime LiGHT’ LaDies as we aLL Know sprinG Has iT’s own sTory To TeLL. For THis season we Have an excLusive uLTimaTe GuiDe To a FasHion rainbow... so Daaaammnn coLourFuL!

A | VIBRANTLY GREEN:

1. Cushnie Et Ochs Silk Crepe Jumpsuit | R21087 | modaoperandi.com 2. Jimmy Choo Green Rebel Bag | R12090 | jimmychoo.com 3. Scarlet Olive Little Turtle Necklace | R4386 | scarletolive.com 4. Giuseppe Zanotti Shoe | R 7305 | polyvore.com 5. Catrice Ultimate Nail Lacquer 81 | R49.95 | dischem.co.za

B | HAPPY HAPPY DAYS:

1. River Island T-bar Jewelled Sandals | R484 | riverisland.com 2. River Island Green Lime Bandeau Pencil Dress | R1253 | riverisland.com 3. Zuri Gold Leaf Ring | R130 | zuri.com 4. Marc Jacobs Metropoli Leather Tote 48 | R3552 | marcjacobs.com 5. Catrice Ultimate Nail Lacquer 80 | R49.95 | dischem.co.za 14

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COLOUR FUL THe cHanGinG oF seasons is oFTen meT wiTH mixeD FeeLinGs For Guys as THey are aLways more comForTabLe in neuTraL sHaDes. buT Guys THis sprinG LeTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Do THinGs DiFFerenTLy GeT inTo acTion, cHoose To sTanDouT, a pop oF coLour wiLL maKe a worLD oF DiFFerence To your LooK

| COOL, CALM & COLLECTED: 1. Space Dye Gingham Short Sleeve Shirt | R415 | bensherman.com 2. Gant Rugger Canvas Shorts | R971 | gant.com 3. Burton Navy Suede Loafers | R278 | burton.co.uk 4. Intrecciato VN Leather | R5323 | bottegaveneta.com 5. Bracelet Three Pack | R89 | Markhams.co.za

B | BRIGHT AND BURNING:

1. Hugo Boss Orange Button Up | R1015.13 | hugoboss.com 2. Paul Smith Linen Blend Pleated Chinos | R1800 | paulismith.co.uk 3. Lara Shoe Or Jarid Sandals | R1867 | kurtgeiger.com 4. Versace Mystique Sport Watch | R23745 | versace.com 5. Steven Alan Hat | R2012 | stovenalan.com urbanlifenstyle.com

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TRanSfoRm Yourself aT some sTaGe in many women’s Lives, THere comes a Time wHere we LonG For a new LooK. oFTen iT’s aT a sTaGe, wHere we are LooKinG For a reneweD conFiDence wHicH wiLL Give us an overaLL FeeLinG oF Happiness. THe neeD oFTen arises From a sTaGnanT career, a Divorce, a new LiFesTyLe or THe neeD To recapTure wHo you are aFTer any miLesTone in your LiFe.

1. DO IT FOR THE RIGHT REASONS

4. FIND THE RIGHT PERSON

2. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE? What areas of your life will a make-over improve? What parts of your present appearance do you want to change? How much do I want to change and why?

3. TAKE YOUR TIME

5. THE PROCESS

Let’s Look At A FeW FActors thAt you WouLd need to consider For A successFuL mAke-oVer:

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6. THE WOW FACTOR

It’s such a privilege to be part of any make-over journey, where each individual can achieve A little encouragement, enhancing what we already have and tweaking the edges can be life

“Be the best you” Your friend in fashion Tracey xx www.saimagekzn.co.za tracey@saimagekzn.co.za

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JUST a gIRL every GirL neeDs THe besT care For Her sKin. we FeaTure our picK oF Top FaciaL proDucTs, an exquisiTe FraGrance anD THe mosT sTyLisH LipsTicK. JusT because. worDs: FaTima rinquesT GierDien

1. KieHLâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s super muLTi-correcTive 50ml R835.00 A perfect anti-aging moisturizer to lift, hydrate and smooth the lines of wrinkles. A sensitive cream with Beech Tree Extract, Jasmonic and Hyaluronic Acid, a high performance product to make your skin look more youthful. 2. aquaLia THermaL awaKinG eye baLm 15ml R365.00 apply morning and evening around the eye, an instant 3. sensai THe siLK eDp 50ml R2150 A light and sensual fragrance, with notes of bergamot, peony, scent, out of this world! 4. KaTe moss LipsTicK R89.95 A natural and feminine shade to create a minimal and chic look. 5. Le LiFT reconTourinG massaGe masK R1165 skin. This high tech masque contains a neroli extract which will improve your skins appearance and texture. 18

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happy girls are The Prettiest girls Happy GirLs Have THe besT TecHnique To creaTe THe perFecT brow anD LasHes. your eyebrows can maKe a HuGe DiFFerence To your overaLL appearance. iT sHouLD be HiGH on your LisT oF beauTy prioriTies. our beauTy inspiraTion, HoLLywooD GLamour, LeGacy on screen is auDrey Hepburn. worDs: FaTima rinquesT GierDien

2015-16 Fall Winter Chanel Haute Couture Show, Makeup Chanel, pHoTo: benoiT pevereLLi

5 easy sTeps To creaTe an auDrey Hepburn brow anD LasHes.

1. tweeze your eyebrows:

2. shade your brows:

3. choose an eyeshadow:

1 3

4 6 5

4. deFine your eyes: 5. curl your lashes:

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1. DiorsHow mascara | R435 | 2. rimmeL brow THis way scuLpTinG KiT | R84,95 | 3. saLLy Hansen easy Tweezey | R64,95 | 4. rimmeL proFessionaL brow penciL in bLacK | R79.95 | 5. revLon coLorsTay sKinny LiquiD Liner in eLecTric blue | R179 | 6. aLmay inTense i-coLor eveninG smoKy | R209 | BEAUTY

WE TRAVEL THE GLOBE IN SEARCH OF THE LATEST AND GREATEST TRAVEL NEWS

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EMIRATES LAUNCHES NEW FLIGHTS TO PHUKET, THAILAND Emirates will operates four new weekly flights between Dubai and Phuket from December 1st, 2015. Adding a capacity increase of 57 per cent the four new flights will introduce connectivity from most cities in the Americas for the first time as well as improve connections to a number of destinations in Europe and the Middle East where Emirates currently flies from more than 50 cities. ETIHAD AIRWAYS JOINS WITH TEN GROUP FOR NEW CONCIERGE SERVICE Etihad Airways has teamed up with leading global concierge service provider Ten Group to serve the unique needs of guests travelling in The Residence by Etihad on-board the airline’s Airbus A380 fleet. Ten Group will provide a specially trained Etihad Lifestyle Concierge team who will work closely with the airline’s London Savoy-trained Residence by Etihad Butlers. NORWEGIAN ESCAPE FLOATED OUT AHEAD OF LAUNCH Norwegian Escape, soon to be the largest ship in the Norwegian Cruise Line fleet, has been floated out of Meyer Werft’s covered building dock II in Papenburg, Germany. The 164,600ton ship has been under construction since September 2014. Beginning at approximately 09:15 local time, the 4,200 passenger vessel, with her signature hull artwork designed by famed marine wildlife artist and conservationist Guy Harvey, departed building dock II.. EMIRATES TO LAUNCH WORLD’S LONGEST COMMERCIAL FLIGHT IN 2016 Emirates has revealed its plans to launch services to Panama City, beginning February 1st, 2016. The new service will be the longest non-stop flight in the world, at a record 17 hours 35 minutes in the westbound direction. The new route will also be Emirates’ first gateway destination in Central America.itects. 22

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The world HONG KONG CYCLOTHON – EXPERIENCE THE VIBRANCY OF HONG KONG ON A BIKE This first-ever Hong Kong Cyclothon features a mixture of professional and amateur rides in the heart of the city, covering iconic landmarks such as International Commerce Centre and Tsing Ma Bridge. Visitors can enjoy the city’s scenery on long, leisurely rides, cheer on competitive cyclists from around the world and kick back at a two-day carnival at the waterfront of the famous Victoria Harbour. For Details.: DiscoverHongKong.com/cy BANYAN TREE HOTELS & RESORTS PREPARE FOR THAILAND DEBUT Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts will unveil its first stylish hotel residence in Thailand in October 2015. A completely new hospitality concept combining hotel and serviced apartments, Banyan Tree’s newest brand, Cassia, features cutting-edge design, colourful street art and customised living and dining options. Opening within the Group’s integrated beach resort of Laguna Phuket, Cassia Phuket has been designed for families, friends and couples seeking the freedom to create their own space, craft their own holiday and fully immerse themselves in the local culture and environment. THE TEMPLE HOUSE - TEMPTATION IS IN HOUSE Following the successful launch of The Opposite House in Beijing and The Upper House in Hong Kong, Swire Hotels is set to unveil its third luxury hotel under The House Collective in July – The Temple House, located in the heart of Chengdu, within Sino-Ocean Taikoo Li Chengdu. The Temple House has 100 rooms and 40 serviced apartments designed by UK-based Make Architects.

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[ cLiFF Jumpers near buza bar aT sunseT ]

Croatia’s turquoise coast split, Hvar island and the ‘Pearl of the adriatic’ worDs & imaGes: sHaina Herman

kilometers, put me into a dream like state. it’s almost surreal how crystal clear the adriatic sea is. it’s how a holiday should be. From split to Dubrovnik, we

Festivals has emerged, uLTra, soundwave and Fresh island Festival bring croatians and summer travellers Game of Thrones has to be

are now dead. adriatic. The people are tall and robust, olympian-esk with a warm yet serious side to them. pass someone on the street and you are just another tourist in their way. stop and ask a local a question and

The coast is so vast that we could have spent months exploring the

the country’s most popular cities had to do, leaving me hungry to return and to retire, like the old italians did.

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History and War

To know Croatia is to understand its history, because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s everywhere, well preserved and something the locals are tremendously aware of.

[ croaTia ]

[ DubrovniK ]

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SPLIT old city life in split

Marmontova, and a

WHere to stay in split: Hotel Vestibul Palace is the only 5 star boutique hotel inside of the city walls. The Nizi family invested years into a passion project that would result in the historic preservation of the exterior with modern luxurious amenities inside. Address: Ul. Iza Vestibula 4, 21000, Split, Croatia Tel: +385 21 329 329

WHat to do in split ,a

[ THe LoominG beLL Tower oF sT. Domnius caTHeDraL ]

that Podrum

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[ a venDor HiDes From THe sun unDer His umbreLLa seLLinG His HarvesT aT THe marKeT ]

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[ noTes For THe paTron sainT in THe crypT oF sT. Domnius caTHeDraL]

[ weiGHTs anD scaLes aT THe Farmers marKeT ]

[ spLiT’s Harbour ]

[ spLiT’s riva]

[ sHoppinG aLonG marmonTova sTreeT ]

[ JupiTer’s TempLe ]

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HVAR ISLAND lux life in Hvar (Hvar island)

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WHat to do in Hvar

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[ scooTer expLorinG THe isLanD oF Hvar ]

[ escape To THe Luxurious HoTeL poDsTine ]

[ yacHTs, boaTs anD THe bLue aDriaTic ] [ a man anD His son reTurn From a Day oF FisHinG ]

WHere to stay in Hvar: Set back amongst the pine tree lined shores just outside the city centre, Hotel Podstine is an elegant respite. Address: Put Podstina 11, 21450 Hvar, Croatia Tel: +385 21 740 400

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THE PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC

DUBROVNIK

[ DubrovniK by niGHT From mounT srD, accessibLe by cabLe car ]

[ sTraDun by niGHT ]

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[ FinD yourseLF THe inLanD sea wHiLe expLorinG THe isLanD oF LoKrum ]

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WHat to do in dubrovnik

WHere to stay in dubrovnik: If you want to stay on the Stradun, right in the centre of everything I highly suggest Apartment Nono. Address: Iva Vojnovia 9 20000 Dubrovnik Croatia Tel: +385 20 331 747

[ KinGs LanDinG (oF Game oF THrones) or THe oLD enTrance To THe ciTy ]

[ prisTine ciTy waLLs surrounDinG THe oLD ciTy ]

The 5 star Villa Dubrovnik is more private and offers boat transfers to the Old City upon request. Address: Vlaha Bukovca 6, Dubrovnik, Croatia Tel: +385 20 500 300

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[ FiruLe beacH wiTH a FamiLy oF sunbaTHers ]

[ THe ciTy oF spLiT ]

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[ a view oF LoKrum isLanD ]

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L E V TRA HINTS GettinG to, from and around croatia: Flying into Croatia check Croatian Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Wizz Air or most large air carriers from Western Europe. London and Rome are great hubs to most of Croatiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s popular destinations. Seaplanes are an option between coastal cities as well. Dubrovnik port is less than 3km from the Old City and about 20km south of Old City. Both are accessible by bus or taxi. The easiest way to get around the coast is by boat. Locals and visitors alike move between coastal towns and island destinations by catamaran, ferry or yacht. Hvar. From Hvar, you can get to Dubrovnik with Krilo Star, a private company. You must book at least a day in advance during peak season. The best way to see the coast: live it up in luxury, rent a yacht and go anywhere you want at anytime, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the perfect place to do it.

[ panoramic views From THe ciTy waLLs oF THe oLD ciTy ]

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Dubrovnik

laPad HOTel THE FOUR STAR HOTEL LAPAD IS DEFINITELY ONE OF THE SYMBOLS OF DUBROVNIK, NOT JUST AS A PRESTIGIOUS AND VALUABLE TOURIST DESTINATION, BUT ALSO DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE HOTEL IS ONE OF THE OLDEST HOTELS IN THE CITY. WITH ITS LONG AND RICH HISTORY THE HOTEL LAPAD HAS MANAGED TO KEEP AND PRESERVE THE TRADITION AND MEMORIES OF AN ANCIENT TIME, ANOTHER DUBROVNIK.

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Many visitors come back again and again, thus proving that commitment, passion for work, professionalism and teamwork in Hotel Lapad are a great combination for excellent service.

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Lapadska obala 37, 20000, Dubrovnik, Croatia EMAIL: reception@hotel-lapad.hr T: 00385 20 455 555 FACEBOOK: Hotel Lapad Dubrovnik TWITTER: hotellapad hotel-lapad.hr

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Zargreb

THE ESPLANADE ZAGREB HOTEL THE ESPLANADE ZAGREB HOTEL, SITUATED IN THE HEART OF THIS HISTORIC CITY IS AN ART DECO ICON REVERED THROUGHOUT THE REGION AND LAUDED FOR ITS IMPECCABLE STANDARDS OF SERVICE.

AWARDS: 1. Conde Nast Traveler Gold List + Platinum Cercle – ONLY CROATIAN HOTEL 2. Conde Nast Traveler Magazine - Readers Choice Award - among 100 best hotels in SE Europe 3. Expedia Insiders’ Select List 2013

where the Balkans end and where civilization begins”.

some history

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In 1917 the international tender was opened, with participation of many outstanding architects of that time, including the famous Swiss Alfred Loos, who however did not win the contest. The winner was a German Otto Rhenig, whose original plans have been alternated by Croatian well known architect Dionis Sunko, who today is considered as architect of this masterpiece of belle epoque building.

for the Hotel, Zinfandel’s and Le Bistro Restaurant 5. HolidayCheck quality Selection 2013 among 101 best in the world 7. The Great Rail Journeys Award 8. Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Winner 2013 - in all three categories: the best hotel, the best service and the best luxury hotel in Croatia

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THe ManY FiRsTs OF THe HOTel:

HOMe TO THese celebRiTies : Tina Turner David Backham U2

chocolate on the side

Backstreet Boys Guns’n’Roses Depeche Mode Sting

E-mail: info@esplanade.hr T: +385 1 4566 666 Twitter: Esplanade Zagreb Facebook: Esplanade Zagreb Hotel esplanade.hr

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INSIDE THE WALLS OF DUBROVNIK’S MEDIEVAL OLD TOWN Three modern restaurants and a little wine bar worDs & imaGes: sHaina Herman

Dubrovnik’s inTernaTional populaTion of resiDenTs anD visiTors pushes The ciTy To expanD gasTronomically. i DiDn’T see a single fasT fooD chain, buT insTeaD pizza wiTh Daily caughT shrimps in hoT fireD ovens, DecenT espresso maDe from real coffee machines on every corner anD a varieTy of Dining opTions. The ciTy is small anD eaTing is Done The olD fashioneD way; slowly, ThoughTfully anD embracing whaT’s available seasonally. The fooD in croaTia is increDible. i’m noT sure if iT’s The waTer, The enDless sunshine, The iTalian meDiTerranean influence or jusT The absoluTely sublime aTmosphere, buT iT’s as Delicious as souTh africa (which is unDoubTeDly The besT). Do noT leave Truffle mushroom infuseD everyThing anD ice cream. i askeD The locals where Their favouriTe ice cream is, in any ciTy, anD They TolD me iT’s all gooD, because iT is (i TrieD iT). The wine region is vasT ThroughouT The counTry, croaTians love To Drink iT buT have secreTly kepT iT To Themselves. The local winemakers can only afforD To TraDe wiThin iTs borDers Due To Their raTher humble proDucTion. my favouriTe, The iT wiTh.

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KOPUN RESTAURANT

Kapun is perfect for lunch or dinner and overwhelmingly romantic. The only thing that would make this place even more genuine is if I could have eaten with my hands, accompanied by a classy goblet of wine.

OYSTER & SUSHI BAR BOTA

Crazy for oysters? Visiting Mali Ston is just a day trip away and can be organised with the restaurant itself.

Tel: +385 (0)20 323 969 Tel: +385 (0)20 324 034

ZAGREB DUBROVNIK SPLIT

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AZUR DUBROVNIK

Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;VINO WINE BAR

AZUR Dubrovnik is one of those places you think about long after

Ask Sasha to connect you with a wine tour when you need a break from Dubrovnik.

memory. I still pine for the coconut seafood curry with noodles. Tel: +385 (0)20 321 123 Tel: +385 (0)20 321 123

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PUPPY LOVE in aDDiTion To THree aDHD cHiLDren, an aDD HusbanD (THere is a DiFFerence) anD Two LarGe eLDerLy DoGs wHo Have reTireD THemseLves To THeir beD – we now Have a new LiTTLe puppy!!

Paris Hilton Babes – you ain’t got nothing on us and our Pampered Pooch!!

IN MY NEXT LIFE, I’M COMING BACK AS A CUTE PUPPY IN A LOVING HOME, HOPEFUL THAT I WILL RULE THE ROOST AND BE AS SPOILT AS OUR GORGEOUS BOY IS.

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250 YEARS OF HENNESSY

Hennessy is celebrating 250 years of a remarkable adventure that has spanned eight generations. It is an occasion for Maison Hennessy to pay tribute to all those who, past family has made throughout its history, from America to Asia and Africa. Circa Gallery in Johannesburg will represent the African leg of the tour and in addition, will also feature the work of South African artist Dineo Bopape alongside the internationally renowned artists like Anton Corbijn and Charles Sandison. THe exHibiTion was sHowcaseD on 21sT TO 25TH AuGusT 2015.

15 THings YOU dOn’T knOw abOUT HennessY, THe wORld’s besT selling cOgnac

8. 3. 9. 4. 10. 5. 11. FOR MORE INFO : WWW.HENNESSY.COM/EN-AFRICA

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12. in 1865 maurice hennessy, great-grandson of founder richard hennessy, introduced a system for classifying cognacs using one, two or three stars. since then, the trusted

exact age, category and quality of spirits they are purchasing.

13. hennessy believes that an excellent cognac starts with the wood barrels. they, therefore, only use barrels that are made from oak from the Limousin region and from trees that are between 100 and 150 years old – these add the rich vanilla and toast aromas to the brand’s cognac.

14. in 2004 hennessy

partnered with hip hop legend rakim for their ‘never Blend in’ campaign and, so,

15. every year hennessy collaborates with a contemporary artist or designer to design the

label for its Very special limited edition bottle. previous artists include os gemos, Futura, and shepard Fairey.

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luxury brand and alcohol brands to use a celebrity in their advertisements. in 2012, hennessy continued this legacy by partnering with nas.

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Wine With Me

DIRECTOR OF PETIT VERBOTEN, HOST AND WINE FUNDI, NDUMISO MNGADI, SHARES HIS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE IN THE WORLD OF WINE. Words: Ndumiso mNgadi

WINE OF THE MONTH tHe bridge reserVe merlot 2011

Variety and Vintage reserVe merlot 2011 region: western cape - Matured for 2 years in new French oak and a gives added concentration and savory

A WORD FROM THE CEO OF BLACK BUSINESS CHAMBER | ROSEMARY MOSIA

Sitting back in the comfort of your home, hosting a dinner for friends or even a food and wine pairing dinner,the mission being to impress, there is no better way to do it than to pull out the big guns. The Bridge Reserve Merlot is the way to go. It has the great ability of accommodating almost every palate due to its gentleness and slightly earthy characteristics. The merlot is very much on the sophisticated side..

poised wine with smooth - Serving suggestions:

WINE FOR THOUGHT

sAVE WATEr DRINK WINE!! WINE EVENTS: durban TasTe experience dinners An evening with the sommelier(food & wine pAiring) durbAn- riverside hotel 28/10/2015

ABOUT THE GLASS BORDEAUX GRAND CRU

HeigHt capacity widest diameter 46

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cape Town wellingTon fork & cork wine fesTival kleinevAlleij estAte in wellington 12/09/2015 gauTeng soweTo wine revoluTion the wAlter sisulu squAre of dedicAtion 04/092015 - 05/09/2015 - 06/09/2015

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CHEF VEDRAN PEROJEVIC [AZUR DUBROVNIK] CHEF ANA GRGIC [THE ESPLANDE ZAGREB] CHEF IVANA RAGUŽ [KOPUN]

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IN THE KITCHEN WITH

amero C e i k c a Chef J

NE OF THE MOST EXCITING SOUTH AFRICAN CHEFS OVER THE LAST DECADE, JACKIE CAMERON’S NAME HAS BECOME SYNONYMOUS WITH GASTRONOMIC PLEASURE. LOOK OUT FOR JACKIE CAMERON’S SCHOOL OF FOOD AND WINE WHICH OPENED IN APRIL 2015 IN KWAZULU-NATAL.

FLORAL SECRETS TO TICKLE YOUR TASTE BUDS

rose gerAnium

(I used to have on my lunch menu a rose geranium ice cream together with a home made Turkish delight)

VioLA/VioLets

(I often make a Violet Espuma (light and frothy cream-based sauce) and serve it with an Asian master stock poached Quail with crispy sweet potatoes and chicken liver parfait.)

nAsturtiums

(Don’t forget about the leaves…these can be truly special as well on a plate.)

Lemon VerBenA,

BorAge

(Add a scoop of berry sorbet to this combination to balance the creaminess.)

(Serve a borage cream with a marinated cucumber salad and some ostrich tartar for a taste explosion.)

CATCH JACKIE EACH MONTH FOR TIPS: FACEBOOK: Jackie Cameron | TWITTER: @Jackie_Cameron | INSTAGRAM: jackiecameronincolour FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT: JACKIECAMERON.CO.ZA

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chef vedran perojevic AZur duBroVnik resturAnt

VEDRAN PEROJEVIC WAS BORN IN A LOCAL DUBROVNIK FAMILY WHERE HE GREW UP WITH A FATHER WHO WAS A FISHERMAN AND CHEF AND MOTHER, LUCIA WHO IS A FAMOUS ARTIST.

Vedran still has plans for further expansion but is getting married in October and only then will he decide on his next move.

dinning, we are sophisticated street food fun dining, we want you to have fun, meet people, mingle and enjoy the whole thingâ&#x20AC;? urbanlifenstyle.com

T: +385 (0)20 321 123 FACEBOOK: AzurDubrovnik TWITTER: azurdubrovnik azurvision.com

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SEARED TUNA WITH CRISPY BASIL & RADISH SPROUTS

INGREDIENTS: 160g Tuna Fillet | about 2 cm thick and 3 cm wide 1 tbs Red Pepper | cut in thin strips 1 tbs Fresh Chilly | cut in thin strips 1 Tbs Crushed Cashew Nuts 2 Tbs Alfalfa sprouts 2 Tbs Radish Sprouts 1/2 tsp Black Sesame Seeds Rock Salt | a pinch Chilly Flakes | a pinch Sesame Seed Oil Olive Oil Fresh Basil | approximately one handful METHOD: 1. Pat dry tuna fillet. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with rock salt and chilly flakes. Preheat non stick pan to a high heat and add a few drops of olive oil. When the olive oil starts to smoke add seasoned tuna fillet to pan and lower heat to medium high. Cook tuna on one side for 2-3 min, flip and cook for another 2 min. Remove tuna from the pan and put on the side to rest. 2. In the same pan that you were cooking tuna increase heat to high and add good glug of olive oil, add fresh basil, red pepper and fresh chilly and fry until basil leaves become crispy. Turn off the heat and leave everything to rest in the pan. 3. Cut rested cooked tuna fillet in thick slices and arrange on the plate. Dip your finger in sesame seed oil and brush tuna slices. 2 dips should be enough for all slices or otherwise the sesame flavor will be overpowering. Arrange alfalfa sprouts on top of Tuna slices & add crushed cashew nuts. 4. Spoon out fried basil, red pepper and chilly from pan and gently lay on top of tuna slices and alfalfa sprouts. Add one layer of radish sprouts on top and season the whole dish with black sesame seeds.

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SWORDFISH IN BLACK CURRY SAUCE

Serves 4 SAUCE INGREDIENTS: 400ml Coconut milk 100ml Good quality fish stock 1 tbs of Red Curry Paste 1 pcs Lemongrass 2 pcs Kaffir lime leave 1 Bunch of fresh basil 1 tsp Chopped ginger 2 pcs Red hot chilies 1 tbs Cuttlefish ink FISH INGREDIENTS: 1 tsp Ground chilly flakes 1 Lime 4 Swordfish fillets (each apx 200g) Pinch of rock salt METHOD: 1. Pour some olive oil into the pan, add all the herbs & spices and sautĂŠ them for few minutes, until all the flavors start to mix. 2. Add fish stock, squid ink and coconut milk and let it simmer for 15-20 min until you get beautiful fragrant semi thick sauce. 3. Pat dry swordfish fillets. Drizzle with olive oil and season lightly with rock salt and chilly flakes. 4. Preheat non stick pan to a high heat and add a few drops of olive oil. When the olive oil starts to smoke add seasoned swordfish fillets to pan and lower heat to medium high. 5. Cook swordfish on one side for 2-3 min, flip and cook for another 2 min. 6. Remove from the pan and put on the side to rest. 7. Add black curry sauce on the plate, put fillets on the top, grate some lime peel on the fillets and squeeze lime juice on top of the fish.

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chef ana GrGic ZAgreB hoteL, the espLAnde

CHEF DE CUISINE OF THE PRESTIGIOUS ZAGREB HOTEL, THE ESPLANADE. FOR THE PAST THREE YEARS, IN HER FUNCTION AS DEPUTY CHEF DE CUISINE, ANA HAS WORKED CLOSELY WITH JEFFREY J. VELLA. HER HIGH LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, PROFESSIONALISM AND CULINARY SKILLS HAVE LED TO HER LEADERSHIP OF THE CUISINES OF BOTH THE HOTEL’S RESTAURANTS THE LUXURIOUS ZINFANDEL’S AND THE CHARMING LE BISTRO - AS WELL AS THE ESPLANADE CATERING.

The endless list of famous people also includes sports legends such as David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo. As well as entertainers such as Shakira, Sade, Sting, José Carreras, Bob Geldof, Bono Vox, and others.

Zagreb Croatia T. T: +385 (0)1 45 66 666 EMAIL: Info@Esplanade.hr esplanade.hr

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SKATE WINGS, CITRUS BUTTER, CLAMS, BOK CHOY Serves 2 INGREDIENTS 2 Small fresh skate wings, 200g-225g each 2 tbsp Plain flour 75g Unsalted butter Juice of 1 small lemon 1 tbsp dried (or fresh) Orange segments Thyme twig Salt and freshly ground black pepper 100g fresh clams Steamed 300g bok choy for serving urbanlifenstyle.com

METHOD: 1. Rinse the skate wings and use some kitchen paper to dry thoroughly. 2. Place the flour onto a dinner plate and season. 3. Lightly dust both sides of the fish with the flour and shake to remove any excess. Rinse the clams. 4. Melt 25g of the butter in a large frying pan and fry the skate wings on a medium heat for about 3 minutes on each side, until the flesh is firm and white and the skin is golden. Transfer to warm serving plates, cover with foil and keep warm. 5. Return the pan to a medium heat, add the clams and cook until all are opened. 6. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lemon juice, orange segments and thyme. 7. Add the butter. Check the seasoning. 8. Pour the butter sauce over the skate, garnish with the clams, steamed bok choy and serve immediately. BON VIVANT

SEA URCHIN, FENNEL CREAM, OSCIETRA CAVIAR Serves 2 SEA URCHIN CUSTARD INGREDIENTS 1 egg 1/3 cup Dashi broth (1 tbs of dashi granules [Japanese stock] with 1/3 cup of hot water) 1 tbs Full cream 1/2 Pack of sea urchin (strained through a sieve) 1/2 tbs of Mirin teaspoon of light soy sauce FENNEL FOAM INGREDIENTS: 250g Fennel, cut in small cubes, keep some nice leaves for garnish 250ml cream 1gm Lecite (or lecithin) 1 tbs Butter

METHOD SEA URCHIN CUSTARD: 1. In a bowl, beat the egg and combine with the dashi broth and cream. Add the Mirin then the teaspoon of light soy. 2. Strain the sea urchin through a fine sieve placed on top of the bowl. Discard any stringy parts. 3. Pass the egg and sea urchin mixture through the fine sieve again. 4. Bring a wok with some water to boil to be used as a steamer. Place a plate on top of the steaming rack. 5. Divide the egg and sea urchin mixture between two ramekins. 6. Remove any foam that may have formed around the rims. 7. Once the water starts to boil, move the wok to the smallest stove top and keep the heat on the lowest setting. 8. Cover the ramekins with some glad wrap. Place on top of the plate and steam for about 25 minutes or until the egg custard wobbles when you move the ramekin. 9. If you use fresh sea urchin the method is the same, just the shell and sea urchin meat need to be cleaned and well rinsed. METHOD FENNEL FOAM: 1. In a saucepan melt butter, add fennel and stir fry for a minute, add cream and bring to the boil, reduce the heat to a simmer. 2. Season with salt and pepper and simmer for about 8 minutes. Using an immersion blender (stick blender), add the lecite and aerate the liquid to create stiff forming bubbles. 3. The bubbles are scooped off and spooned over sea urchin custard on completion. 4. Finish with oscietra caviar and nice fennel leaves.

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ESPLANADE GOURMET ŠTRUKLI PASTRY INGREDIENTS: 500g all purpose flour 50ml oil Pinch of salt Some lukewarm water 1 egg FILLING INGREDIENTS: 1kg Fresh cottage cheese Pinch of salt 4 Eggs 2 tbs flour TOPPING INGREDIENTS 80g Butter 60g Breadcrumbs

PASTRY METHOD: 1. Sift the flour. 2, Prepare some lukewarm water. 3. Make a small depression in the centre of the sifted flour, put the salt, oil and one egg into it. 4. Mix with a knife, slowly adding the lukewarm water. 5. Knead the dough until completely smooth. 6. Divide the dough into three equal parts, brush them with oil, cover with a heated bowl and set aside for about half an hour. FILLING METHOD: 1. Mix the fresh cottage cheese, whisked eggs and salt until light and fluffy. 2. Add the flour and mix well. METHOD 1. Flour the table cloth well. Roll out one of the dough pieces with a rolling pin, and continue stretching the dough with floured hands towards the edges of the table until it becomes thin. 2. Cut off any thick edges. Leave the stretched dough to dry for a while. Spread one-third of the prepared filling over one-half of the prepared dough and roll into a strudel. 3. Press the roll every 5 cm with a large wooden spoon handle, and then cut out the Štrukli with the edge of a plate. 4. The edges of the dough must be slightly sealed. Cook the Štrukli in salted boiled water for about 15 min. But do not cook large quantities at the same time. 5. Take the Štrukli out of the water with a slotted spoon and arrange them on a plate. SERVING: 1. Fry the breadcrumbs in oil briefly and pour over the Štrukli. Štruklis prepared in this manner can be served as a separate dish. 2. You can serve cooked Štrukli with breadcrumbs as a dessert but then add less salt in the filling and sprinkle the Štruklis with sugar. 3. Another way of baking Štruklis is once the Štruklis are boiled, arrange them in a deep serving dish, pour over with cooking cream and bake them in an oven (200°c) for about 45 min. Until golden brown glazed.

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chef ivana kopun resturAnt

FEMALE CHEF IVANA TRIUMPHS

CAPON SALAD FILLING INGREDIENTS: 300g Capon meat 200g Seasonal fruit 100g Cherry tomatoes 60g Orange segments Salt and pepper Extra virgin olive oil Rocket salad

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METHOD: 1. Cut the capon meat and all the other ingredients, 2. Mix them, 3. Season with salt and pepper, 4. Serve on fresh rocket leaves, drizzled with olive oil.

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CAPON DUBROVNIK STYLE SERVED WITH HOMEMADE GNOCCHI SERVES 2 INGREDIENTS: 500g Capon meat 200g Onions 200g Homemade gnocchi 100g Carrots 100g Dried figs 100g Dried apricot 150ml White wine 100ml Capon or chicken stock 50g Raisins 2 tbs Honey Salt and pepper Olive oil METHOD: 1. Fry both sides of the capon in olive oil. 2. Take the capon out of the skillet and set aside. 3. Use that same olive oil to braise the onions together with carrots and dried fruit. 4. When the vegetables are tender and golden, add white wine and braise for another few minutes. 5. Then add the capon, and the capon stock then cook for about 25 min. 6. Finally add the honey and bitter orange marmalade and cook for another 5 minutes. Serve with homemade gnocchi.

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DARK CHOCOLATE LAVA CAKE SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS: 200g Dark chocolate 200g Butter 120g Plain flour 4 Eggs 15g Softened butter 15g Sugar 15g Cocoa powder METHOD: 1. Grease the molds with softened butter. 2. Mix the sugar and cocoa powder. 3. Sprinkle the molds with the mixture. Set the molds on a baking tray. 4. Preheat the oven at 190째c. Melt the chocolate and butter on a bain-marie. 5. When the mixture is well blended and smooth, remove it from the heat and gradually whisk in the yolks. Set aside. 6. Put the icing sugar, cocoa powder and flour into another bowl and mix together well, then gently stir the chocolate mixture into it until smooth. Set aside. 7. Beat the eggs whites with a pinch of salt until firm, then gently and gradually add to the chocolate mixture using a wooden spoon. 8. Pour the mixture into the molds. Bake in preheated oven for 9 minutes at 190째c. Serve hot with ice cream and fresh seasonal fruit.

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McLAREN 650S EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS IN SA developed to give the enthusiastic driver the ultimate in luxury and excitement…on road and track. no compromise supercar available as both a coupé and spider, with electrically retractable hard top powered by a multi-award-winning 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 engine which gives breathtaking performance Johannesburg, south Africa, halfway through 2014, mcLaren Automotive introduced the 650s which is now the core model in the head coupé or as a spider with a retractable folding hard top, the was designed and developed using Formula 1 technology to provide the ultimate in driver engagement on the road and on the race track.

“We always knew that the 650s had a unique positioning” says grant dryden, general manager - mcLaren south Africa, “What we didn’t realise however, was how its success would exceed expectations in south Africa, and this latest award is yet more evidence of just what a strong proposition the 650s is in an extremely competitive market.”. At launch, south Africa’s initial allocation of vehicles was sold out immediately. the design is inspired by the mcLaren p1™ and follows the mcLaren design ethos of ‘form follows function’, with the front bumper providing a dramatic, yet clean, appearance while the integrated front splitter contributes to increased levels of downforce, working in conjunction with active aerodynamics to ensure the optimum balance during cornering and acceleration. At its core, as with every mcLaren

now, the mcLaren-developed 3.8-litre twin turbo V8 m838t engine has retained the prestigious ‘3-litre to 4-litre’ title at the 2015 international engine of the year awards. this achievement marks a

key to the mcLaren 650s is the fact that the everyday usability and

the groundbreaking 650s coupé and 650s spider.

compromised. despite the power and performance focus, the

in its 17th year, the international engine of the year Awards were presented at engine expo 2015, and voted for by an independent panel of leading automotive journalists from around the globe.

optimised powertrain, braking and suspension systems, as well as a

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performance is class leading for both the coupé and spider models: 0-100 km/h acceleration takes only 3.0 seconds, 0-200 km/h takes just 8.4 seconds for the coupé [spider 8.6 seconds]. maximum speed is 333 km/h [329 km/h for spider].

aerodynamic kit, designed to enhance the purposeful design, to extended side door blades.

the dramatic exterior styling includes full Led headlamps derived from the mcLaren p1™. these provide a distinctive illumination of the road ahead, and echo the signature mcLaren ‘speed marque’ logo in

mso Bespoke provides an almost limitless level of customisation to mcLaren owners, including unique paint, leather and stitching colours, stand-alone upholstery and body changes to create truly bespoke vehicles. Visit www.mclarenautomotive.com for more details.

a range of available series options for customers to customise their vehicles. mcLAren shoWroom in sAndton twitter: mcLaren_sA | Facebook: mcLaren-sandton | tel: 011 301 7100 | www.daytona.co.za

ENGINE CONFIGURATION: V8 TWIN TURBO / 3799CC

ENGINE PS/ RPM 650 /7250 TORGUE NM / RMP 678 / 6000

TRANSMISSION: 7 SPEED SSG

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IF YOU’RE NOT ‘ON THE GRID’ YOU’RE ‘OFF THE GRID’ WHICH MEANS YOU’RE IN THE DARK. WE’RE HERE TO SHED SOME LIGHT ON ALL THE GLAMOROUS EVENTS, EXCITING ADVENTURES AND NEW INNOVATIONS HAPPENING IN A CITY NEAR YOU.

ECR WOMANS BREAKFAST 5 August 2015

It was a morning of shared learnings as 4 of SA’s key though leaders shared their inspirational journeys at the FNB businesswomans breakfast in association with GIBS and East Coast Radio. It was also the first time that we met the recently appointed GM at ECR, Boni Mchunu.

Savanna Comics’ Choice Awards 15 August 2015

Amidst much hooting, cheering and hilarity at Teatro Montecasino, eight South African comics walked away with the most prestigious award the local comedy industry has to offer – a beautifully crafted Waldo statuette.

03 GREENCYCLES October 2015 This October is National Cycling Month, and the Sandton CBD will be closed to cars for the entire month while the City of Johannesburg hosts the ‘EcoMobility World Festival and Exhibition’– a month-long car-free district event. This Green Cycle is perfect for popping to the shops or for commuters who currently park their cars and take the Gautrain.

OYSTER BOX 04 THE September 2015

21 Icons Season III 6 September 2015

The acclaimed short-film series 21 ICONS will unveil the first of 21 youth icons for its third season: the next generation of South African leaders, influencers and role models exploring these creative and exceptional young people’s lives who are shaping our future. The launch took place at Urban Grind Roasters in Jozi in August.

In September, Red Carnation Hotels countrywide celebrate Heritage Month with three special heritage dishes, all of which will be available at the three properties throughout the month. From Executive Chef Kevin Joseph, a traditional Chicken ‘Bunny Chow’ will be on offer at The Oyster Box, while Executive Chef Christo Pretorius, from the Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, has created a tasty ‘Gourmet Boerie Roll’. Bushmans Kloof Executive Chef Floris Smith’s signature ‘Cederberg Bobotie’ dish is sure to delight diners. urbanlifenstyle.com

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When it comes to safety you can rest assured that the skull Ar helmet is the best product for you. it features; 180° Blind spot camera, conventional mirrors to show you a thin slice of reality, the blind spot camera shows everything happening around you. the advanced technology allows you to easily connect with Bluetooth and internet via smart phone, software is automatically updated. (Various other features)

perfect vehicle for the highly congested urban environment. it’s three wheel trike design allows for added stability and greater lower speed maneuverability, perfect for wheels also serve as a very stable way to roll the urB-e around while in its folded position, similar to pulling a piece of luggage. | indiego.com |

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SYmLIS SpARROW smartphone, with symLis sparrow from a usB port any time. (require otg) With the increasing number of otg (on-the-go) supported smartphones and access them with your phone on a trip without compromising your phone’s

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