This week on our My Joburg: The City Through The Eyes of a Local series, we'll be talking to Big Bad Wolf AKA Ricci Kalish Liedeman. We asked her what she loves the most about Joburg and her favourite spots – from her favourite local tore and where to find the best coffee to her favourite date night spot and adrenaline-packed activity.
About Big Bad Wolf
Big Bad Wolf – AKA Ricci Kalish Liedeman – is a local fashion blogger and stylist. Follow her on Instagram to take a look at her fresh content!
She is the founder of Big Bad Batch, where their purpose is to offer sustainable, affordable and long-term solutions to feeling fabulous and trendy. Big Bad Batch promotes circular fashion, where garments are shared and reused, minimising the need for excessive manufacturing and decreasing textile waste. Click here to find out more about Big Bad Batch.
Describe your ultimate night out?
It all depends on my mood. I do love having a couple of martinis at Proud Mary and walking a few metres for some Indian food at Modern Tailors. Marble is also fabulous for a special occasion otherwise a quick pop into Trabella Illovo always does the trick.
Where can we find the best cup of coffee?
I’ve always been a sucker for Father Coffee and their space in Kramerville is lovely. Naked Coffee is another favourite.
What is your favourite local store?
Tough one. For local choices I’d say Convoy in Melville. You can peruse their collections and have delicious brunch at the service station. Le Bijou is a lovely boutique store at the Blubird Centre in Illovo.
Favourite spot for a date night?
La Cucina di Ciro is so charming and thoughtful.
Your favorite adrenaline packed activity is?
You’re asking the wrong person 😂 Adrenaline packed activity is my worst kind of activity. However I did Bungee Jump off the Soweto Towers. Terrifying but an amazing experience and energy.
Where is a must visit place for a first-timer?
I always suggest Rosebank and The Parks areas. There’s lots of restaurants, bars and stores.
Do you have any weekend traditions?
A bagel from Get Bird and a walk around James & Ethel Gray Park.
The perfect place for a girls night is?
A Streetbar Named Desire is always a good idea especially their Drag Brunches.
