#This Is the East - 18 posts

Thorsten and I went for lunch with our friend Bongani at Zani Eatery in Katlehong. The burgers, fries, and wings are fantastic.

In honor of the Chinese New Year, I had a delightful lunch of dumplings, tea, and cake at Tea and Antique in Bedfordview.

Benoni's Shiva Temple boasts the tallest Shiva-Shakti statue in Africa. The temple is a great place to learn about Tamil religion/culture.

I made a quick lunch run to Senhor Galo's, a brand-new roadhouse in an industrial section of Edenvale serving tasty Portuguese food.

More than two months ago, after shopping for knitting supplies, Gail and I had lunch at the Red Door coffee shop in Edenvale.

My friend Ryan recently started a thrifting business as a side gig. I spent the day with her, scouting for clothes in Germiston and Alberton.

Elli's Needlework, a knitting and haberdashery shop in Edenvale, has been in the same spot on Van Riebeeck Avenue for the past 45 years.

Thorsten and I went for dinner at Johnny Guitar Drive-in, a Roadhouse in Alberton. We had a great time, despite the power outage.

We went for a Valentine's dinner at the Fireplace Roadhouse in Boksburg and it couldn't have been any more perfect.

I'm fascinated by South African roadhouses, the equivalent of U.S. drive-ins. My first roadhouse blog feature is the Lollipop in Pretoria.

The Global Cheese Company's Deliciously Greek Coffee Shop and Deli is hidden in an industrial complex near Edenvale. You won't find better haloumi anywhere.

Hodad's in Edenvale is the best kind of fast food restaurant: a locally owned one, serving fresh, affordable fare that's far superior to McDonald's or KFC.