Beneath the super-cool Hallmark House Hotel is a basement jazz club. The spot on Siemert Road in New Doornfontein may look seemingly abandoned, but when diners shuffle down a dark alley and enter a nondescript door, they’ll find an intriguing, unexpectedly charming ‘secret’ Prohibition-style cocktail den. Complete with drinks exuding smoke and small, flavoursome dishes, … Continue reading Secret, underground dining at The Marabi Club Pop-Up Restaurant
In the mood for fresh hummus and a big, drippy falafel pita sandwich in a warm pita slathered with tzatziki? Hungry for a meze smorgasbord and juicy, slow-cooked lamb? Fortunately, when it comes to deeply satisfying Mediterranean and fine Greek fare, not to mention sticky-sweet baklava drenched in a lemon zest and cinnamon syrup, the casually … Continue reading Restaurant spotlight: Mezepoli – Melrose Arch
When you think of the best things to do in Joburg, eating like royalty is one of the first activities that come to mind. But there’s no denying that Joburg’s dining scene has changed dramatically over the past few months. Restaurants innovated, they pivoted and some even opened – there’s never been a time that … Continue reading The 5 best new restaurants in Joburg right now
Deciding where to stay and eat in Cape Town is as hard, if not more, as choosing the perfect gift, where to go on your next holiday or which new pieces to splurge on for the season. Overwhelming? Yes. Doable? Absolutely! With endless options – literally – a little knowledge and direction is a must. … Continue reading Fashionable food: Our favourite places to stay and eat in Cape Town
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
Spain’s tradition of kicking back with a glass of wine and small plates of tapas has become a welcome culinary fixture here in Joburg thanks to the city’s bustling, hurried lifestyle. Social Parkwood, the new spot on Parkwood Corner, dishes out rustic morsels like braai broodjies with hummus and chakalaka dip, plump sriracha grilled prawns … Continue reading Social Parkwood: Good fun … yet slightly disreputable
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