Nothing brings people together like good food, and the City of Gold is one of the most exciting and diverse restaurant capitals in the world. From the classics to the latest game-changers, here are our seven favourite restaurants of the moment – open for both sit-down and takeaway. You only live once … lick the … Continue reading 7 of the best restaurants in Joburg this month
Women’s Day is almost here. Maybe this year, you decided you’re going to have a girls’ night. Whether you and your gal pals decide to stay in or go out for the evening, you’ll need some yummy drinks to loosen things up. These chick-centric wines do the trick – and make great gifts, too. Happy … Continue reading Indulge your girly side: Raise a glass on 9 August with these beautiful bottles
One thing is for sure: You don’t need to spend thousands of Rands in the City of Gold to have an exquisite dining experience. We’ve crisscrossed the city to dine our way throughout Joburg to bring you these places that you actually can (and really want to) eat at, whether you’re looking to splurge a … Continue reading Eat good … feel good: The best restaurants in Joburg to dine at this month
Amid concrete, skyscrapers and the Gautrain, the harvest table at the new Olives & Plates Hyde Park proves that people crave the flavour and nutrients of natural ingredients – even if there isn’t a farm in sight. With the owners being Greek, you can bet that they understand freshness and flavours – you’d be pressed to … Continue reading Olives & Plates Hyde Park: Farm to table … and table to soul
Joburg is a carne-loving town, but one area we truly excel in is steakhouses. Just look at The Bull Run Restaurant in Sandton – it’s a celebratory confab that demands to be marked with a juicy slab of beef in a pool of its own juices on your plate, a steak knife clutched in your … Continue reading The Bull Run Restaurant: A temple of dry age and mineral funk
Fried chicken joints are like pigeons, post boxes and discarded copies of the Sunday Times in Joburg – they’re bloody everywhere. But quantity doesn’t always ensure quality and seeking out the best birds in town requires a little research. We put in the legwork and found the perfectly breaded and well-seasoned wonder in the heart … Continue reading Winner Winner Jozi: In the mood for a finger-lickin’ feed?
When plotting the perfect romantic getaway, you’d struggle to do better than a weekend at THE IVY Villa Hotel & Spa. Here, they’ll bend over backwards to make your stay as passionate as possible. And better yet, they not only welcome four-legged guests but make them feel as special as the rest of the pack … Continue reading THE IVY Villa Hotel & Spa: The cream of the crop for canoodling in the City of Gold
Planning a group dinner or special occasion? Then a restaurant with a private room is a necessity. Fortunately, Joburg’s restaurants with private rooms are nearly as varied as Joburg itself. With our handy roundup of the best private dining spaces, you should be able to find exactly what you’re after. We’ll assume our invite’s in … Continue reading Private dining rooms for a get-together to remember
If every day is Valentine’s Day, we’re guessing you need some inspiration for your next date night. Planning to book a table for two for a hot date in the City of Gold? Qunu at The Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa is the master of dichotomy – creating an atmosphere that’s both romantic and energetic … Continue reading Qunu: For the perfect rendezvous
It may look unremarkable from the street, but this completely unpretentious and absolutely authentic tapas restaurant and bar from Est Est Alea – located next door to the fine dining restaurant – is one of the best in the city. They say that life without tapas is like a heart without love … and we … Continue reading Tapas you could carry on eating forever at B Side by EEA
