We are loving all the wonderful festive goodies on the go in and around Joburg right now, and one of our fave holiday must do's has to be the Montecasino Christmas Village - a chance to get in some last minute Christmas shopping, enjoy the festivities, a gin bar, Graham Beck Bubbly Bar, Sally Williams Christmas Nougat, gourmet burgers, and more - and extra bonus - the kids can enjoy open-air movies under the stars, with a different family movie on the big screen each night. Dates for the...
It's so close we can taste it - yeah, December holidays, and the festive season chill, feasts, family and great summer weather that comes with it. If you are looking for something different to do this year, why not check out what the team at Sun City have on offer, and make your Christmas a memorable one. Everything from a giant Christmas tree and colourful lights lining the gardens and pathways, to an evening of harmonic carols and a lavish banquet, the experience of Christmas at Sun City is...
Calling all ballet lovers, you will want to make sure that the dates 14th - 23rd December are free, and take the family along with you to the ballet at The Teatro at Montecasino. The Joburg Ballet company will be bringing the classic fairy tale of Cinderella to life in all it's romantic glory. “Cinderella is one of the company’s most popular and highly acclaimed productions,” says artistic director, Iain MacDonald. “Strauss composed some of the most enchanting, best loved and memorable classical music ever written and Cinderella, his only...
One of Joburg's most anticipated events has to be The Wade Bales Cap Classique & Gin Affair which will be hosted on the beautiful Southern Sun in Hyde Park's Rooftop Terrace Bar on 24th and 25th of November. Expect spectacular views and great music, makes for a stylish and sophisticated experience, spent sipping the finest bubbly and enjoying the coolest craft and international gins available in South Africa. Over 60 of South Africa’s premium MCC’s (all made in the traditional Methode Champenoise style), will be available to taste, and you’ll...
Roald Dahl's classic hit the stage last month at the Teatro theatre, Montecasino and we had the pleasure of experiencing the magic first hand and dining at one of Monte's fabulous restaurants, Lima Tapas Bar. Our evening got off to a good start at Lima Tapas Bar. Lima is like no other restaurant in Joburg. Focusing their attention on Latin, American cuisine, their dishes are inspired by food served during the great Andean civilisations of South America. At Lima you can choose between a variety of different tapas and still...
'Mind Power' was first released an incredible thirty years ago and soon became a top seller worldwide, The book uses a quite unorthodox and mindset-challenging theory that has since been scientifically proven to be fact, and focusses on the principal that your thoughts CAN change your life, and your future. Author John Kehoe shot to fame and the rest as they say is history, but for the purposes of the article - let us share a bit more with you. Translated in over 20 languages, Kehoe has sold over 3...
Yay - best news of the week has to be the fact that Showtime Management announced that they will be bringing British singer-songwriter and guitarist James Morrison to SA for a series of concerts in Joburg and Cape Town. Jozi fans - the dates to diarise are Tuesday 22 January and Wednesday 23 January at 20h00 at Montecasino's Teatro Theatre. James Morrison first arrived on our music scenes 12 years ago and back in 2006, who would have guessed that not only would James be an iconic name touring the...
Tucked away in Birdhaven, has to be one of the quaintest and most relaxed lunch and dinner spots in Jozi - Arbour Café. Well know for their fresh cakes and fantastic French style galettes, hearty soups, not to mention the stunning setting. Imagine our delight to learn that Arbour have also partnered with Great Domains to bring their patrons some of the best champagne and sparkling wine specials in Joburg. The Bubbly Sessions in collaboration with MANGERmanje - a portal for eaters, drinkers and foodie events – and Great Domains...
The pantomime is certainly one of the calendar highlights on the Joburg theatre scene, and always loved (and giggled at) by young and old during the month that it takes to the stage at The Joburg Theatre. This year's panto (brought to Jozi by Bernard Jay and Janice Honeyman) is set to tbe the Fairest Panto in All The Land - Snow White, of course. Says Janice Honeyman...
We are really looking forward to attending one of Joburg's favourite 'super secret' events - Diner En Blanc, which will see foodies, fun lovers, media personalities and others donning their beautiful white outfits, packing their picnic baskets and This is set to be the signature event for Spring- Le Diner En Blancwill take place on Saturday 29th September and the exceptional gastronomic experience is to be accompanied by a host of outstanding sponsors. Michelin trained Chef Wandile Mabaso is highly regarded as one of the most innovative chefs in South...