Celebrating Easter in Hermanus? We have just the thing
How does an Easter lunch sound with the ones you love? That’s right, no cooking, zero cleaning and an extra glass of bubbles. The Marine in Hermanus is marking the Easter holidays with a lunch celebration on Sunday 17 April. Popular with locals and visitors alike, the hotel is a landmark of warm hospitality and […]
Fantastic fresh food and you won’t believe where it’s from
Fantastic Fresh Food and you wont believe where it’s from! Okay this may come as a surprise but we visited, we tried, we devoured and it’s true, Starbucks have launched a fantastic fresh food menu. So get ready for the nationwide Fresh Food rollout. Due to the overwhelming popularity of the freshly baked and handmade […]
East Vs West. You decide which eatery is best
Although Johannesburg isn’t one of the most centrally located cities in the world, we’re definitely spoilt for choice when it comes to a diverse range of cuisines. The question is… Which is best? Well, we’ve had the pleasure of dining at two of the cities most iconic eateries and couldn’t decide which we loved more. […]
Top things to do in Joburg this Easter
Eggs-actly where you should be this Easter at The Fairway Hotel If you have many family members to please this Easter weekend then The Fairways Hotel is eggs-actly where you should be. With a four star hotel, award-winning restaurant, spa and 18 hole golf course, you’ll struggle to be board. Stayover & Easter Lunch For […]
Joburg’s best build your own Burg-r bar is here!
Um excuse us, did someone not think about this before? Build your own burger. It is rather genius, in fact we are kind of mad we didn’t come up with this brilliant concept ourselves. Remove the lettuce, add mustard, take out the tomato, add a double patty, whatever your choice you deserve to eat the […]
Hands down the city’s best and most affordable Thai restaurant
Who doesn’t love Thai food? Well to kick off the chilly season we have somewhere, which we guarantee will tantalise those winter tastebuds. At Mohavi Orient Spa & Thai Restaurant the food is designed to please all palates. They create the most delicious Thai dishes, authentic, traditional Thai style cuisine. Mohavi Thai Restaurant, situated in […]
Luxe Restaurant Award winners announced
Editorial copy and images supplied Nederburg was the wine star at this year’s Luxe Restaurant Awards presentation event at Rosebank’s new Ethos restaurant held on the 29th of March 2022, where foodies clinked their glasses in honour of the hottest names in South African cheffing. The prestigious awards celebrate top local culinary talent, with the […]
Sensational Sunday lunch buffet over rolling lawns
Why do South African’s love the traditional Sunday Lunch as much as they do? The answer to this question might be obvious but we thought we’d do some investigating to find out if there is a little more meat to the story? Tough job, but someone’s gotta do it. When considering the ideal destination for […]
Africa’s very first beef burger with cultivated meat is here
Local meat company, Mzansi Meat Co. have released Africa’s first beef burger with cultivated meat. Established in 2020, South African cultivated meat company Mzansi Meat Co. has been harnessing cellular agriculture technology in order to make meat from the cells of animals without actually harming the animal. After two years of R&D, the company is […]
Our top 5 reasons to visit the newly opened Kashew Restaurant
The Catalyst Hotel in the heart of Sandton, has been open for just a few months now and its eatery, Kashew Restaurant, has become a popular destination not only for its delicious food and relaxing outdoor deck, but for its vibrant ambience. We’ve been fortunate enough to wine and dine here three times, and here […]
Must-try mouthwatering mosbolletjie recipe
Anyone who’s eaten at Tryn Restaurant at Steenberg Farm in Cape Town, will leave secretly wanting the recipe for the yummy Mosbolletjie bread. In fact, so many have asked, that Executive Chef, Kerry Kilpin decided to share it. “I first put it on the menu in Autumn last year as the sweet and spicy flavours […]
The service station re-defined: say hello to The Pantry
The service station re-defined: say hello to The Pantry The Pantry a 1000 square meter space, by Marble is officially open and it is just as fancy as you would expect. Although the layout and design feels very up-market, the store is super convenient and lends itself to an easy, hassle-free lifestyle. We were invited […]
Luke Dale-Roberts’ The Test Kitchen launches in Joburg
Chef Luke has been hard at work in the city because he is busy perfecting the 10 – 13 course tasting menu of the brand new Test Kitchen Carbon. The restaurant will launch on March 14th and will incorporate modern European and Asian influences, delivering hefty, deep and flavorful dishes. We hope this is sharpening […]
Delicious chocolate fondue recipe that keeps calories in check
To keep the nation in good shape, a pharmaceutical company, whose focus centres on healthy living, has developed more than 30 mouth-watering recipes in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation SA, as part of the Cooking from the Heart cookbook series, that’ll keep your calories in check. Nicole Jennings, spokesperson for Pharma Dynamics says the […]
Top 5 date night ideas – the Jozi edition
You’ve heard it here before HJ, make time for date night. And because we believe you should continue dating even after you say ‘I do’ thanks to Claire Bowen, here are her top five ultimate date destination ideas. Claire Bowen from the brand for active people, Shower to Shower says that being active together has […]
Brand new Proudly SA wine on the block, meet uLutsha
There is a brand new kid on the block – meet uLutsha, a proudly South African Pinotage by a team of young Pinotage Youth Development Academy graduates in partnership with Delheim Estate in Stellenbosch. We just had to share this news with you because it is always wine o’clock. This wine is the culmination of […]
Our top 5 date night ideas for married couples
Married? Worn out? Sick of staying in? Well guess what, you don’t have to be, we are on level lockdown 0.5. It’s time to take the love of your life on a romantic date night and have some fun! Here our top 5 date night ideas for Mr & Mrs. 1. High tea at DAVINCI […]
Our ultimate list of new restaurants in Joburg 2022
Can you guess which city we are currently obsessed with? Our very own Jozi. And nothing is hotter right now than our foodie scene, post pandemic there are brand new eateries popping up on every corner, so we’ve spent 2022 eating our way through the streets of Jozi. Eventually we came up with our ultimate […]
Braam and Jozi weekends just got a whole lot cooler, here’s why
Braam and Jozi weekends just got a whole lot cooler, here’s why HJ Joburg just got even hotter and it’s not because of the season, Instead it is all thanks to The Playground. What is it: The Playground is a weekly market, by Play Braamfontein which has opened in Braamfontein (73 Juta Street ) since […]
To the people food is heaven – welcome Shun De Oriental Restaurant
The newly opened Shun De oriental restaurant at Carnival City, offers a truly delectable Asian experience, with an extensive menu of mouth-watering traditional Chinese cuisine. Chefs at the Chinese-owned eatery use the freshest local produce and the highest quality special ingredients to produce their dishes, which range from fish to chicken, duck, beef, pork, seafood […]
How to Guide: How to mix a perfect Mojito (Havana Style)
The Mojito is a much loved cocktail the world over and can be enjoyed beach-side, in a fancy Michelin Star restaurant or at a swanky Joburg nightclub. But how did this iconic drink make its way on the menu of these fine establishments and how exactly does one mix the perfect Mojito? Well you’re about […]
Let us share a whole new world with you
Lokkum in the Ottoman Turkish language means Turkish delight and we find it fitting that the owners of this little Fourways gem deiced to name their restaurant after a world famous (and addictive we might add) sweet dish. Because that is just what this restaurant is, sweet and addictive! Fourways and specifically Fourways Mall has […]
Jenny Morris shares two frozen stone fruit recipes for summer
Chilled fresh and fruity plums, peaches and nectarines are excellent for cooling down on a hot summer’s day. Besides packing a low-calorie nutritious punch, these stone fruit are incredibly versatile and delicious. They are great on their own straight from the fridge and make the most refreshing frozen treats. Jam-packed with frosty flavour, Chef Jenny […]
You have to visit these two coffee shops (oldies but goodies)
Happy Coffee Day y’all. Is there any other way to start your morning than with a warm cuppa joe? If you agree stop hitting the snooze button and visit these two steamy coffee spots! Toss in a buttery breakfast and you’re winning at life.
