What to Wear for Madame Zingara
Last night I attended Madame Zingara, a dinner show that recently re-opened in Joburg at a fantastical desert palace outside Melrose Arch. I have no idea how to explain, either in words or in [...]
Five Fantastic Jozi Cocktail Bars
There's a cocktail revolution happening in Joburg. New cocktail bars seem to be opening on a monthly basis in this town. By "cocktail bar", I do not mean a smokey pickup joint with a [...]
Friday Night at the Yeoville Dinner Club
Sanza Sandile isn't an average chef. Which makes sense, because Yeoville isn't an average suburb. Looking down on Rockey Street from the Yeoville Dinner Club. Actually I'm not even sure Sanza calls himself a chef -- if [...]
A Little Piece of Fake Tuscany in Fourways
Last weekend I went to Montecasino. I went there to see a play: Agatha Christie’s The Mousetrap, which I enjoyed. I also went because I wanted to experience Montecasino, described on its website as follows: [...]
Christmas Eve-Eve at Ratz
Melville is known for its musty book shops, vintage clothing stores, and a lively bar scene. It’s also known for its rats. Rats are a common sight in Melville and the most popular bar [...]