Good food, refreshing drinks and one of the best toasties I’ve had in ages! Some days, all you need is good food, a refreshing drink and a beautiful spot to escape the Johannesburg heat. And on one particularly scorching afternoon, Salvation Café at Nine Yards turned out to be exactly what we needed. If you’re… Read More Salvation Café at Nine Yards, A Delicious Escape for a Lazy Johannesburg Lunch
Fresh seafood, exceptional hospitality, beautiful cocktails and a lasagna worth returning for. Johannesburg, we may have found another favourite! Johannesburg’s restaurant scene continues to surprise me, and this time, my latest food adventure took me to the newly opened Tightline at Sandton Gate. Now, I love discovering new restaurants, especially when they manage to get… Read More Tightline Sandton Gate Review: A Seafood Lover’s Dream with Service That Steals the Show
There is something special about discovering a restaurant that feels like it belongs to the neighbourhood. Picola in Linden is exactly that kind of place. Relaxed, welcoming and filled with regulars who clearly know they have found a good thing. I visited Picola over the weekend, and while we went in expecting a good casual… Read More Picola Linden: A Neighbourhood Gem Where the Lamb Chops Steal the Show
Some restaurants are trendy for a few months, while others quietly become institutions. Pronto falls firmly into the second category. Tucked away in Craighall Park, this Johannesburg favourite has been serving authentic Italian food for years, and after finally sitting down for dinner there last night, we completely understand why it’s built such a loyal… Read More Dinner at Pronto, The Italian Restaurant We’ll Definitely Be Going Back To
I recently had lunch with a friend at Embarc Parkhurst, and while the service left a little to be desired, the food completely stole the show. Let’s start with the only downside, the service. We were welcomed a little coldly and, after being seated, waited close to 10 minutes to receive menus despite our waiter… Read More Embarc Parkhurst Review, Stylish Dining With Incredible Food
If you’re looking for a cosy restaurant for a winter date night, Zor Dainfern might just be worth adding to your list. With its calm, relaxing atmosphere and warm ambience, it’s the kind of place that makes you want to stay for dessert and long conversations. We started dinner with the Prawns in Garlic Butter… Read More Dinner Review: A Relaxing Winter Dinner at Zor Dainfern
If you’re after a polished Italian lunch in Parkhurst, Modena delivers a well-rounded experience. It’s the kind of spot that feels elevated but still relaxed enough for a midday catch-up. That said, if we’re talking strictly about food, you could get better at Kolonaki Greek Kouzina, but Modena still holds its own when you factor… Read More Lunch Review: Modena, Parkhurst