Eating Out

Oyster Festival at Restaurant Mosaic

3 May, 2013 by WotzUpSouthAfrica Leave a Comment

Oysters have long been regarded as one of the world’s best aphrodisiacs and have been prized by cultures around the world. Award-winning Restaurant Mosaic at The Orient Boutique Hotel will be bringing the taste of the sea to the Crocodile River Valley when it hosts a unique oyster experinece on Saturday, May 4, starting at 10.30am. The event will be hosted by Mosaic’s sommelier Germain Lehodey who will be presenting a variety of oysters from around the globe. “The flavour of oysters varieties are widely dependent on their growing environment and is influenced by things such as diet, the mineral content of the water and water temperature,” he says. Seven varieties of oysters will be sampled at a special tasting,

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Meeting friends in a restaurant…

19 April, 2013 by WotzUpSouthAfrica Leave a Comment

The rhythm of life is very fast and does not allow for long breaks or time to dwell in a place to relax for extended time periods. The more valuable, therefore, is the time spend with family and friends. In the daily routine, there are only few occasions where one can discuss problems and just let someone else know what is on one’s mind at a special moment. One occasion to share a good time with the closest pals is by dining together. While eating a delicious meal, one can have a chat at the table and listen to the conversation partner as well. Inspiring the senses through food When sitting in a good restaurant, one is often more talkative than in other situations. That is because one’s taste and smell are relaxed and it

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Dine with a Master Chef at Aarya at Montecasino

2 November, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Deena Naidoo has become a household name- primarily in the kitchen. On the way to winning South Africa’s first Masterchef competition, Deena has inspired many a culinary explorer. Now you can experience his talent first hand at the brand new Aarya restaurant at Montecasino. Aarya’s menu is designed to represent and attract people from across the many diverse cultural groups that make up South Africa. The dishes range from Deena’s award-winning butter chicken served with basmati rice and his coriander crusted lamb loin with onion and spinach bhaji, to pan-fried kingklip with wilted spinach and clam casserole, and the chargrilled sirloin steak with spring onion mash and sundried tomato chakalaka. The desert menu is just as

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Dine in Style at The Engedi Bistro in The Cradle of Humankind

19 September, 2012 by Wassup

The Cradle of Humankind is one of the finest and yet serenely secretive destinations in the Johannesburg area. With the most remarkable archaeological sites and treasures, immense natural beauty and an impressive list of attractions, it is region that demands to be visited and re-visited. On the hospitality front, one of the Cradle’s main draw cards is Engedi. Engedi is an award-winning conference and wedding venue that, this month, is proud to announce the re-launch of its newly re-furbished Bistro. The Engedi Bistro incorporates an open-air terrace with a Mediterranean ambience and a culture of French bistro lifestyle blended together with English gardens and a rich South African flare. The menu is Mediterranean-themed and

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Rabbit in the Moon, Illovo

30 July, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

The search for good restaurants in a big city is a never-ending journey, fraught with love, danger, ecstasy and disappointment. If you have been disappointed and are looking to take your appetite elsewhere, we strongly suggest Rabbit in the Moon. There is something of an Alice in Wonderland quality about Rabbit in the Moon. Although devoid of drug-induced literature, burrowing rodents or a nearby abyss, it does present a secret world that’s hidden in the corner of the Thrupps Centre, Illovo. Inside, the literary theme continues. The colourful walls are adorned with portraits of many of the great writers and the walls, in turn, support a ceiling on which excerpts from famous literary works can be found. It’s good to

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Andiccio 24

11 June, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

The search for the perfect pizza has something of a JRR Tolkien quality about it. This epic journey takes you to each corner of every city around the world, where you surgically sample everything from the crusts and toppings to the menu and cleanliness of the restaurant itself. In Joburg, this quest is incredibly short and easy thanks to Andiccio 24. Andiccio 24 appeared on the Joburg landscape fairly recently and has grown massively in popularity. The menu is packed full of delicious pizza options, salads, ice creams and coffees. The fact that you can make your own pizzas and salads, from fresh ingredients, and that the branches stay open till the wee hours means that Andiccio 24 is more than just a pizza restaurant-

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Turn ‘n Tender

17 May, 2012 by Wassup Leave a Comment

Let them eat Steak In meat loving terms, Turn ‘n Tender is a household name in Joburg. Having started out in 1977, along with Star Wars, Jimmy Carter and the death of Elvis, these masters of carnivorous alliteration are celebrating their 35th birthday this year and are inviting you to join them in commemorating all those tender years of meaty goodness. From 19-31 May, all four Turn ‘n Tender branches will be offering you the best lunchtime special in Joburg: A 300g sirloin steak, with your choice of chips, baked potato, mash, rice, veg, or pap and gravy. To commemorate the coming of age of this legendary establishment, this delicious meal will cost you just R35! The birthday special is available from

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Spiceburg

9 March, 2012 by whatsupjozi Leave a Comment

A little piece on India in Greenside India is country that must be visited. With its fascinating history, colours, sights and sounds it is a true marvel for tourists. However, in this writer’s opinion, the one thing that stands out more than all others is the food. When returning from India, bereft of its cuisine, one is left to roam the streets of Johannesburg in a perpetual state of hunger. If the street in question is Gleneagles Road, Greenside, you need not worry- Spiceburg is round the corner. Spiceburg is a restaurant that takes you by surprise. It’s name can be a potential cause for concern as it lies somewhere between the words ‘spice,’

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Three Ships Honours Famous Navigator of Old.

12 October, 2011 by whatsupjozi Leave a Comment

Three Ships has launched the second of a series of three commemorative editions of its 10 year-old single malt whisky honouring intrepid explorers associated with the Cape. It recalls the epic journey of Vasco da Gama, the first European navigator to reach India. It follows on the first edition, issued at the end of last year, commemorating the journey of Bartholomew Diaz who with his three little ships was the first from Europe to round what he was to name the Cape of Storms. The second edition will be followed next year by the last of the trio which will be dedicated to Jan van Riebeeck whose little fleet of three ships sailed into Table Bay on 6 April 1652. However, the whisky in all three is the

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