Open fireplaces  as  always thanks to adrian@fiftytwo.co.za Genre: Winter warmers  What: Hot chocolate, heated blankets, ugg boots, hot tubs and blazing fires are all we need this winter – Joburg is properly cold. To get through the winter blues, out the house and all ‘fired-up’ we’re directing you toward the warmer nooks of the [...]

Greenwood Guides, a well-established brand, has become known and trusted for its recommendations of hand-picked establishments. There are those travellers who have gone from one end of the world to the other staying only at establishments recommended by Greenwood Guides.  Here is what they have to say about how they make their selection to be included in their annual [...]

The events of the last few weeks in South Africa have spread like a cyber virus through the world’s press. The ill-considered words and immature leadership style of Baby Ju-Ju Malema, the ANC Youth leader, (whom the political cartoonist Zapiro always identifies by a dummy stuck firmly in his mouth), hit the international headlines when [...]

For recommended neighbourhood restaurants in neighbouring suburbs of Parkhurst, Parktown North and Greenside go to www.joburg.org.za/content/view/188/9 
In the neighbouring suburb of  Parkhurst , 4th Ave has become a favourite foodie haunt, but some of the best are not listed on the link above:
Probably the best is The Attic The menu changes seasonally and there is [...]

Places to go near Liz at Lancaster for good fish and sushi
Yamoto, Illovo one of Jozi’s  first and best sushi restaurants  198 Oxford Rd 011 268 0511/2 www.yamato.co.za
Ruby Grapefruit, Parkhurst  Not much English spoken but can communicate via the menu; 24c 4th Ave 011 880-3673
Willougby’s, Hyde Park  Mall  Excellent fish served in skillets and always [...]

Great Vegetarian spots near Liz at Lancaster
Service Station, Melville  Trendy place for the arty and intellectual set for brunches and light lunches; wonderful quiches and salads which get charged by weight .   011 726-1701 53 Rustenberg Road (corner 9th Street)  
Gingko, Parkview  Also buffet style breakfasts and lunch charged by weight – great selection; there [...]

Local is lekker: eating out in Craighall Park  
There are several excellent restaurants close to Liz at Lancaster all in Craighall Park
Ami at the end of the block is the closest – a 3 minute walk. Also it is open on Monday evenings which is unusual for Joburg restaurants: Tel 011 447 4648. They will also [...]