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 leave feeling satisfied. Some of the dishes we ordered to share were the deliciously filled fig and cheese empanadas, the calamari tubes stuffed with chorizo and goat’s cheese and pork ribs that were covered in a sweet, tangy basting. While our main included the rump espetada. Our time at Lima was further enhanced by the excellent service the restaurant has…
Calling all Lego® fans, or those with kids who are crazy about all things Lego® – the first ever Lego® certified Store in South Africa is set to open in Sandton City on the 28th of July. While Lego products are available at franchise and independent toy retailers elsewhere in South Africa, The Great Yellow Brick Co (who are bringing the store our way) as the first Lego Certified Store in the country, signalling the Danish company’s recognition that South Africa is ready for a premium toy experience in an exclusively branded retail outlet. Lego stores world wide are required to adhere to store fit-out and experience guidelines stipulated by the Group in an effort to maintain its focus on playfulness and creative experiences, rather than on conventional retail principles. “Sandton City is the perfect location for this flagship store. With the recent launch of Sandton City’s Fun District, a…
Parents and kids will be happy to learn that the popular Disney On Ice will once again return to Joburg this month for the sixth time running. Presented by Feld Entertainment, The Wonderful World of Disney On Ice will run at the Ticketpro Dome in Johannesburg from Friday 30 June until Sunday 9 July, so families will get to celebrate all the magic and fun Disney has to offer for a few days. Kids can expect to catch the likes of Mickey and Minnie Mouse and all the Disney characters skate their way down memory lane re-enacting some of the best moments in Disney history. Dory is back with loved ones Memo and Marlin from Disney Pixar’s Finding Dory, while Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs prove anything is possible with great friends. Travel to the wintry world of Arendelle with sisters Anna and Elsa, and the hilarious Olaf from…