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Concert on the Deck at Gingko 25th Feb

liz — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:12:24 +0000

Concert on the Deck – Love, Life & Opera– Sat 25th February 2012 15h00 – 17h30

From Gingko’s newsletter:

With February being the month of love, we thought we’d put together a programme that would celebrate some of the world’s greatest love songs. Michèle Corbin (soprano) and Donato Somma (tenor) will perform a wonderful selection of operatic, traditional Napolitan and more contemporary works to the accompaniment of pianist Susan Harrop-Allin.

Works include (among others) the beautiful Libiamo from Verdi’s La Traviata, Morrcone’s Nella Fantasiamade famous by Sarah Brightmanand more recently by Il Divo, the fabulous-for-singing-in-the-shower-on-your-own O Sole Mio,

We’ll be serving a special array of typical Italian street food, including antipasto platters, bagnacauda with grissini & raw veg for dipping, loads of different but equally delicious bruschetta, polenta fritta croccante otherwise know as polenta chips with muffaletta to dunk them in, popcorn w garlic & parmigiano and then luscious strawberries with balsamic glaze and tiramisu for dessert!

The concert is R100.00 per person. Book your table soonest as seats are limited as you know! Email Catherine@gingko.co.za. You’re welcome to come earlier for lunch and simply stay on, or plan on a late lunch accompanied by some of the world’s most delightful music.

Local is lekker: a braai with a difference

liz — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:16:04 +0000

International guests at Liz at Lancaster often ask about where to go to eat really local food. In this age of globalization and fusion food, there are few options. But here’s a fun one with a difference – real street food - a tshiya nyama meal along with local jazz and art work at The Braai Shack (TBS). It’s located on Tyrwhitt Avenue in Rosebank just up from the corner of Keyes Avenue, in the new, bright red B2 building. See http://www.rosebank.co.za/view/index/the_braai_shack/62/1/139

What makes Rosebank such a special leisure destination?

liz — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 13:52:52 +0000

What makes Rosebank so different from say, for example, Sandton. While Sandton’s leisure and shopping area is focused on the huge enlcosed megamall of Sandton City and the central space of Mandela Square modelled on an Italian piazza. Rosebank however has a greater variety of smaller malls linked by open air areas each with their own different identity. There is the Rosebank Mall with its now famous Rooftop Market on a Sunday and Craft market all week, the Zone for urban fashion designers and Bollywood movies, the Zone 2 behind the Holiday Inne and the exclusive Firs linked to the Hyatt Hotel. What makes this such a fun urban area is the way in which these malls all interlink with open spaces filled with stalls, open-air eateries, gently flowing fountains and interesting arcades. One of the many eateries is Koi – a specialist seafood restaurant in the arcade outside the Firs corner Cradock and Bierman Avenues, Rosebank 011 447 2440. See http://www.jhblive.com/reviews/restaurants/the_joy_of_koi/86530 There is easy close parking at the Galleria Rooftop parking in Cradock Street right opposite Koi.

011 447 2440

Rave reviews for DW 11-13, only 4 blocks from Liz at Lancaster

liz — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 09:57:59 +0000

More on a top class restaurant around the corner from Liz at Lancaster. …. Sadly another bug in my Word Press meant that my previous post on DW 11-13 (posted 12 Feb 2011) cannot be accessed. I wrote : I have 2 ‘foodie’ guests who come across from Pretoria to sample Jozi’s best restaurants. They have been so knocked out by D-W 11-13, voted in the top 20 restaurants in South Africa, that they came back for more last week. The restaurant is just around the corner at No 11-13, Dunkeld West shopping centre – hence the restaurant name DW 11-13. Linda Stafford gives another rave review on today’s Business Day:. See http://www.fm.co.za/Article.aspx?id=155298

There’s lots on this week-end in Jozi

liz — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 06:01:18 +0000

For what’s on go to http://www.jhblive.com/events/

Vovo Telo: A new addition to the 4th Ave Parkurst pavement chill

liz — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 09:47:30 +0000

The service might be a little slow when it’s busy but the prices are VERY reasonable. Plus if they are full, they take your name and phone you when they have a table ready for you. This means you can wander off and do some browsing in some of the funs shops along 4th Ave. Not many restaurants will do that. Thumbs up to Vovo Telo. See http://www.jhblive.com/reviews/coffee%20shop%20/%20cafe/vovo_telo_bakery_&_caf%C3%A9/84799

Gingko Food Market is a vegan/vegeterian eatery tucked away behind the Zoo Lake

liz — Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000

See http://www.jhblive.com/reviews/markets/gingko_food_market/84013

Dining with a difference: try Clico in Sturdee Ave Rosebank

liz — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:30:28 +0000

For a special dinner make a reservation at Rosebank’s Clico restaurant 011 252 3300 27 Sturdee Ave; great venue and excellent food. Here is August’s mouthwatering menu:

Tartlet of Goat’s Chevin, Pomegranate, Red Onion & Basil R55
Freshly Prepared Seasonal Soup R45
Citrus-Cured Salmon, Tempura of Mussel & Japanese Aioli R65
Tarte tatin of red onion, gorgonzola & basil cream R55
Herb-Encrusted Fillet of Fresh Line-Fish, Citrus Veloute, Herb Mash & Fennel R120
Grilled Rump of Lamb, Grilled Polenta, Sautee of Baby Vegetables & Verjus R110
Tagliatelle of Wild & Cultivated Mushrooms, Truffle Infusion R85
Grilled Fillet of Beef, Potato Galette & Pickled Mushrooms R125
Risotto of Prawn & Seafood with Lobster Bisque R125

Bitter Belgian chocolate Tartlet, Passionfruit & Vanilla Ice-Cream R50
Port & Muscatel-Poached Pear, Crème Patisserie & Praline R50
Selection of Local Cheese, Confit, Melba Toast & Biscuits R60
Buttermilk Panacotta, Lime-Infusion R45

Yumm !!!

New Fishmonger restaurant opens in Rosebank

liz — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 12:16:46 +0000

The Firs Piazza in Rosebank has a new addition. Fishmonger which established its Joburg presence in Illovo in the Thrupps Centre, offers Mediterranean cuisine, sushi and vegetarian dishes. The restaurant also catches the midday sun, which attracts winter visitors seeking a bit of warmth. To find out more, visit http://www.fishmonger.co.za

For more South east Asian food visit Suan Thai in Linden

liz — Tue, 03 May 2011 01:32:41 +0000

See http://www.jhblive.com/reviews/restaurants/the_king_of_soups/67210