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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Saturday Night at the Burger Box Roadhouse, Krugersdorp
Sixth in my “Roadhouses of Gauteng” series. Browse all of my roadhouse posts or view a map of the roadhouses I’ve visited. On a Saturday night in late June, 2021 -- before I flew from South Africa to America [...]
A Post About South Carolina Barbecue
I've been meaning to blog for days -- weeks, even. But I'm so far away from South Africa, feeling disconnected from the multiple tragedies unfolding there, and it hasn't felt like a good time [...]
The Pure and Cool Roadhouse, Malvern
Fifth in my “Roadhouses of Gauteng” series. Browse all of my roadhouse posts or view a map of the roadhouses I've visited. Malvern -- a suburb east of downtown Joburg, sandwiched between Kensington and the industrial suburbs [...]
My Favorite Jozi Coffee Shops: Vice in Craighall Park
Eleventh in an occasional series about my favorite coffee shops in Joburg. Vice, a coffee shop next to CNR Café in Craighall Park, has become a semi-regular coffee hangout for me lately. I've held off [...]
Big Night Out at Uncle Harry’s Roadhouse
Fourth in my "Roadhouses of Gauteng" series. Browse all of my roadhouse posts or view a map of the roadhouses I've visited. Thorsten and I did another roadhouse mission last weekend. This time we headed west, [...]
Dinner at Johnny Guitar Drive In (Roadhouse) in Alberton
Third in my Roadhouses of Gauteng series. Browse all of my roadhouse posts or view a map of the roadhouses I’ve visited. The Johnny Guitar Drive In, a roadhouse in downtown Alberton on Joburg's East Rand, has [...]
Where to Eat Outside in Joburg: Blind Tiger
For obvious reasons, lots of people have been asking me for outdoor dining recommendations -- specifically restaurants with gardens. And considering this city has one of the best climates on earth, restaurant gardens are [...]
Valentine’s Date at the Fireplace Roadhouse
Second in my Roadhouses of Gauteng series. Browse all of my roadhouse posts or view a map of the roadhouses I’ve visited. In my first roadhouse post, I mentioned I'd been meaning to do a roadhouse [...]