A Bagel Pop-Up in Blairgowrie
As an American blogger in Joburg, it is my moral obligation to inform the public about the appearance of authentic bagels in this city. Although there are many imposters floating around, real, boiled bagels — crusty on the outside, chewy on the inside, served...
Senhor Galo’s: A Portuguese Roadhouse in Edenvale
Seventh in my “Roadhouses of Gauteng” series. Browse all of my roadhouse posts or view a map of the roadhouses I’ve visited. Yesterday I made a quick solo lunch run to Senhor Galo’s, a brand-new roadhouse in Edenvale. Senhor Galo’s. This visit was a...
A Charming Dive Bar in Fordsburg: Archie’s Pub & Grill
In October 2020, on the night I met Thorsten, he told me about a restaurant/bar he likes to go to called Archie’s. I had never heard of Archie’s and asked its whereabouts. “It’s in Fordsburg,” Thorsten told me. I was immediately...
Top 5 Pandemic Dining Destinations in the Jozi Suburbs
I hadn’t planned to blog about pandemic dining (sorry, I realize that’s a horrible term) today. But just a few minutes ago I was chatting with a friend about how few restaurants I feel comfortable eating in right now. The Richmond, just around the corner...
Heather Mason
I’m an American writer/blogger/photographer living a quirky life in Johannesburg. Follow along as I explore Johannesburg, South Africa, and the rest of the world.
