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An Evening in Peru at The Library Food Club

Tucked away in the leafy streets of Birdhaven – and when I say tucked away, I mean unsuspectingly tucked behind a bookshelf between a coffee shop and a hair salon is The Library Food Club. This place feels like Jozi’s best-kept secret…a little mysterious, a little luxurious, and entirely immersive. Their concept of themed culinary… Continue reading An Evening in Peru at The Library Food Club

LeSi

If you are looking for the perfect Valentine’s Day setting look no further. LeSi Singing Waiter restaurant is the place for you. Located at the Casa Toscana Lodge boutique hotel, this is the perfect romantic getaway. If you are not fortunate enough to secure a table on the festival of love, I would recommend joining… Continue reading LeSi

PLTFRM

PLTFRM is situated at Wolwespruit, the popular mountain bike and trail run park. While set in natural surroundings, it has an industrial look and feel incorporating lots of glass, steel, wood, and brick. As we arrive, we are greeted by a friendly and excited Weimaraner. He belongs to one of the other patrons. The restaurant… Continue reading PLTFRM

Pablo Dos Manos

Dos manos; meaning two hands in Spanish; is known for being a pizzeria but creates an assortment of amazing dishes. It sits on the highest point of Melville and has breathtaking views. We fight some awful traffic to get there on time and manage to catch a fleeting glimpse of the last rays of a… Continue reading Pablo Dos Manos

So Subtle

Or not so subtle, I would say. Set in the exquisite Menlyn Boutique Hotel this award-winning restaurant is sure to provide a world-class experience. Truly unique the menu is inspired by international cuisine with a local twist. The carefully selected wine list offers exciting options for every palate and occasion. On this cool winter evening,… Continue reading So Subtle

Date night at home with Sage Private Chefs

Ross walks in. We expect a team of staff to follow him him. “No”, he says, “it’s just me”. He unpacks the crates he brought. It’s like Mary Poppins’ bag: crockery, cutlery, glasses, cooking equipment, fresh ingredients, decorations for the table. While he chats about how he started in the industry and his background in… Continue reading Date night at home with Sage Private Chefs

Pasta Barra – “Life is too short for mediocre food”

Pasta Barra is the brand new Italian brother on the Pretoria culinary block. We got invited to experience the service and dishes that is fast-tracking them to the top of the restaurant food chain, and let me tell you – we were not disappointed. OK fine, we were completely blown away and we can get… Continue reading Pasta Barra – “Life is too short for mediocre food”