Tonight is one of those nights where we have a slight clash of plans. Amanda suggests that we do date night the evening before. But I think we can make it if we reserve for 8 o’clock close by. I call Turn ‘n Tender and Bret happily confirms a table for 2 persons inside. Although … Continue reading Turn ‘n Tender
Amanda surprises me with the choice of restaurant this evening. Well at least up until the point where she has to tell me where to drive to. Hazelwood has become something like the Parkhurst of Pretoria. More and more restaurants are opening. Some are closing but the general trend is upward. The sign says; ‘The … Continue reading The Fat Zebra
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s day than to go for dinner and a movie? The restaurant of choice this evening is Piza ē Vino at Irene Village Mall. The mall boasts tranquil water features, beautiful gardens and hundreds of trees. Contemporary architecture and unique sculptures. The restaurant interior is a mixture of Industrial and … Continue reading The Feast of Saint Valentine
Finally, with no other interruptions, we get to go to Capito tonight. They used to be Capeesh in Brooklyn, Pretoria. And about 5 years ago they decided to move to The Club in Hazelwood. Amanda reserves a table for us. As we enter the neighbourhood we notice the power is off. Everything pretty much works … Continue reading Le Chant
Once again, the Influencer has a Thursday afternoon job at Sandton City. This time it is at Poetry and unfortunately no plus one. No problem, I must catch up on some clothes shopping. The past 3 years did not need that much office wear. Now with an upcoming business trip, I need office wear. Coming … Continue reading Tashas
Amanda has a wedding on the 31st of December, so we decide on doing a pre–New Year’s Eve celebration and date night combined. We haven’t been to Lynnwood Bridge for a long time. Coincidentally we had our first date here 8 years ago almost to the day. The center is lit up beautifully with fairy … Continue reading Dinner at Stephnie’s
Tis the season to be merry. This year it has sneaked up on us like every other year since being an adult with children. Trying to conclude work and entertain the little ones who are on school holiday. I would say it is a rather busy time of the year. My love languages are Quality … Continue reading O Christmas Tree
This evening we have a reservation at Capito restaurant in Pretoria. We cancel and opt for something a little closer to home. Our normal means of transport is in for a service and must stay overnight. We are not comfortable with using our backup to go all the way to Hazelwood. This is the 2nd … Continue reading Baby Kingklip à la Godfather
We heard about a new fine-dining restaurant in Pretoria called Alēia and decide to try it out. We arrive early and get some photos outside while it is still light. I order a single Jameson with soda and Amanda the Aperol Spritz. We sit down and unwind, by Thursday evening we need some unwinding. The … Continue reading Alēia
When Amy and Andre, the owners of Salsa and Lupa Midstream, invited us to their new store opening in Waterfall we felt honored and promptly accepted. After all, we only live once. At the new Lupa Osteria Waterfall Wilds, Aperol Spritz awaits us as we enter the door. A familiar ambience greets us as we … Continue reading Si vive una volta sola
Date Night Dinner 