JHB - Hip City Guide

JOHANNESBURG: Lucky Bean Restaurant and Piza e Vino

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:46:00 +0100

This restaurant is a one-of-a-kind slice of authentic Jozi. Their fabulous menu and first class service draws a diverse variety of local diners. Relaxed and inviting, Lucky Bean’s wholesome ingredients are presented in a simple, unpretentious manner. Think ostrich bobotie spring rolls, Vietnamese style chicken, classic springbok pies, sensational homemade burgers (including an ostrich burger stuffed with bobotie rice), great SA steaks and a good selection for vegetarians. And to top it all, a s...

Joburg: The Cascades Hotel

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:41:22 +0100

Not strictly in Joburg, but close enough, the newly refurbished Cascades Hotel at Sun City offers its original five-star extravagance but now with a new layout and fresh furniture, fittings and finishes. The Cascades Hotel is proud to introduce guests to its visual feast of new interiors – a mix of period and contemporary furnishings, re-upholstered chairs and cushions, sanded wooden shutters and gorgeous wooden flooring. Particularly impressive are the big bathrooms that boast a warm stone fi...

Joburg: Contessa

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:39:38 +0100

Did you know tea is the international beverage of choice, rated second only to water? Because of this, you should really add Contessa to your hang-out list. This place is Joburg’s mighty mecca of teas, and it’s set in tranquil and pretty surroundings too. With 160 different kinds of teas to choose from, enjoy a cuppa coconut snow, tropical breeze, apricot brandy, masala chai, caramel rum, Russian caravan or flower green… the list goes on! Luckily, there is also a tea-tasting service to hel...

Joburg: Argentinean

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:26:44 +0100

Nestled in the heart of Linden, the Argentinean bakery and coffee shop is the place to go when you need a little quiet time or a productive place to work. It’s the home of frothy, decadent cappuccinos, and it’s famous for its large variety of light and fluffy, butter-laden croissants. People wander in at all hours of the day to indulge in the decadent pastries including pear, chocolate, pecan-nut, and custard tarts, Danish pastries, cinnamon buns and twists, golden-brown crunchies and delight...

JOBURG: Hotel Lamunu

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:33:51 +0100

Like a big freshly squeezed glass of sweet orange juice, your stay at Hotel Lamunu can only be good for you. Lamunu means “orange” in SeSotho, and this colour theme is carried throughout the 60 en-suite, WiFi-enabled studio rooms and through the lounge and lobby areas too. The hotel’s pay-off line is “eat, stay, play”, which is easy to achieve given its location, at the heart beat of Braamfontein. Not only is Nelson Mandela Bridge within a short walking distance, but the local art and b...

JOBURG: Nicci Beach

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:27:20 +0100

Nicci Beach throws the best summer parties in the city! Located at the legendary Wild Waters, famed for the annual hit H2O parties, this chic summer club is a playground for jetsetters, celebrities, VIP guests and party-goers alike.Having recently experienced a refurbish, the club’s decor and interiors are now super-slick and sexy and immediately inspire a shake-what-your-mama-gave-ya ambience....

JOBURG: Little Tuscany Boutique Hotel

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 06:21:35 +0100

What started out as a small family home has now grown into an elegantly styled 43-room boutique hotel in Bryanston. Not only does Little Tuscany have attractive architecture and breathtaking gardens, it also has subtle luxuries and an abundance of home comforts that really make this a great place to stay. And after tasting just one dish prepared by the resident chefs, you know why this is an amazing place to eat. Think hearty home-made vegetable soups, steaks on the braai, crispy potato bakes and...

Joburg - Salsa

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:49:09 +0100

The love of delicious food, good wine and beautiful music are the cornerstones that bring this elegant restaurant to life. From a quiet dinner for two, to an evening of entertainment or a raucous party, this restaurant strives to achieve the perfect moment...again and again. Owners, Janine and Maro, are completely hands-on and every detail is expertly attended to by them, which makes any evening spent at Salsa a pleasurable one....

Joburg - Wolves

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 09:31:25 +0100

At Wolves you will eat the prettiest and most decadent cakes you’ve ever seen, drink the best Fair Trade Coffee this side of town, and purchase beautiful jewellery, unique artwork and find fun, quirky knick knacks that will make you smile.

Joburg - Skye Bar

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 14:04:37 +0100

All the best cities of the world have at least one bar located high enough to capture an aerial view of the entire city – Skye Bar is Joburg’s! Located on the ninth floor of the Holiday Inn, the opulent Skye Bar is blessed with panoramic views of the surrounding city. This attractive hotel bar offers Joburg residents something special, it’s also the only place where you feel like you’re sipping on a cocktail of sophistication....

Johannesburg - HQ

Mon, 23 May 2011 17:11:59 +0100

At HQ the waiters don’t bother rattling off a long list of specials, nor do they ask what you want. They know as well as you do what you’re there for: the best salad, sirloin and chips in the city, of course! The menu is fixed, so other than how you’d like your steak cooked, there aren’t many decisions to make.Overextended menus often crowd hungry minds and leave you confused, sticking to your boring usual or making the wrong choice altogether. At HQ you can’t go wrong! The starter sala...

Johannesburg - ODD Cafe

Mon, 23 May 2011 17:10:03 +0100

This quirky new coffee bar, gallery space and restaurant in Greenside boasts an arty interior. Old meets new in an exciting collaboration of recycled and reused bits and pieces. Lamps are made out of buckets, a bright-red telephone booth attracts attention, and tables are decoupaged in pages from old Richie Rich and Casper comic books!Stopping off here is quite simply a multi-sensory experience. The eclectic corner café offers all-day breakfasts with several interestingly odd options – bacon a...

Johannesburg - Buddha Ta

Mon, 23 May 2011 16:20:46 +0100

From the food and drink to the ambience and vibe, Buddha Ta is a playground for the sophisticated and free spirited. Brand new to the Design Quarter, the large venue makes a grand statement with four bars, a few sunken lounges, restaurant and mingling areas. It’s the perfect place to kick start a social evening with your pick of cocktails, tapas-style platters as well as a selection of exciting nibbles designed to be shared. Buddha Ta offers it all under one roof.Enhanced by dark interiors and ...