hello johannesburg - august 2014
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HOT SPOTS· ARBOUR CAFÉ · ROCOMAMAS
WOMEN’S MONTH FEATUREQ&A WITH JOBURG’S FEMALE PERSONALITIES
WE CHAT TO KAMINI PATHER
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HANDS ON RETREATA DAY OF COUNTRY-LIKE
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BRAAMFONTEIN
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THE BULL RUN
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CONTENTSWhat’s in this month’s edition
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CONTENTS
Features
WOMEN’S MONTHHello Joburg chats to Kamini Pather who is living the dream after MasterChef. 12
Q+A with Joburg’s top business women,DJs, presenters and models. 13 THE BULL RUN 18It has been open for more than thirteen
years, it is a restaurant of unrestrained class in a remarkable location.
ETHICAL EATING IN AN ENCHANTED RESTAURANT 19Read about the delicious meals that Chef Zeus Gusson serves at The Pudding Shop.
ROGUE CHEF ON THE BLOCK 21Washington DC chef, Carole Greenwood, talk about her restaurant plans in Joburg.
HELLO JOBURG’S FAVOURITE HIGH TEA SPOTS 22
VIDA’S GOT YOU COVERED 35New additions to their popular menu
HENRIETTE BOTHA’S BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL JEWELLERY 36Her collars are colourful and unique and her new line is just about ready for spring.
REST, RECOVER AND RECHARGE AT A HIDDEN JOBURG GEM 39
NANDO’S PRESENTS MASS HYSTERIA 45The stand-up comedy tour that takes politics to the people.
HOW DID IT GET SO LATE SO SOON? 47A look at what’s hot and happening in Braamfontein after the sun sets.
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Bianca is a 26 year old who is big into all things linguistic. She is also a Reiki Master and a Betty Boop fanatic.
Q: What do you love best about Jozi winter’s?A: Jozi winters are warm and wonderful. I love the afternoon sunshine. I love the fact that we now have an excuse to eat more, eat well and eat hard and who doesn’t love a decadent cup of hot chocolate, not forgetting the marshmallows, of course!
Q: Red or white wine… or bubbly?A: Bubbly for the win!
Q: What music are you listening to at the moment and simply can’t get enough of?A: Locally Shortstraw and Shadowclub are the bomb but I just can’t get enough of Katy Perry and Florence & the Machine.
Carly Ritz has a decade of crazy experiences in the media and communication industries. A food junkie, lover of all things shiny and poodle mad, she spends her time exploring Joburg’s best for you – our readers. If she could she would adopt all the stray dogs in the country.
Q: What’s your comfort food of choice?A: Mom’s food
Q: What’s the most enjoyable part of your job?A: Meeting all kinds of crazy people
Q: Where’s your top spot to chill out for after-work drinks?A: Rocket in Parkhurst
Q: Tom Ford or Karl Lagerfeld? And why?A: Tom sweety. Beware the French!
Find Carly on twitter @carlyritz
Send your hound and food pics to [email protected]
CONTRIBUTERS
Bianca Maletsky
Carly Ritz
JOZI GUIDEEvent’s calendar 6
Editor’s top events 8
Dining Out 26
Shopping 36
Health and Wellness 39
Arts and Culture 43
Entertainment 45
Leisure Activities 46
Nightlife 47
Motoring 50
Conferencing and functions 52
Travel 54
Property 57
(with Adrienne Hersch Properties)
INFORMATIONMaps 62
Information directory 68
ON THE COVER
The Bull Run in the heart of Sandton made for the perfect setting for our August cover photo shoot. This well-known Joburg restaurant is still going strong, having been open for over 13 years.
Photo: Thys Dullaart Photography
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