Dining Out
Café Del Sol Botanico
Café Del Sol Botanico is quite a mouthful, in name and taste. The indoor plants and nature-themed décor gives it the feel of a greenhouse. From seafood starters to pasta mains woven with a quaint Italian theme, the flavours just explode in your mouth. They pride themselves on their sauces and so they should! It’s hard to believe that this rolling pin lined kitchen doesn’t open to the streets of Florence. I lost count of the number of pages in the wine menu simply because of the large selection. (I promise that’s the reason!) South African, Italian, international, by the bottle, by the glass, sparkling, red or white – no matter your preference, Café Del Sol can cater to your needs.
Melt Chocolaterie
Then for the sweet tooth, there is
Melt Chocolaterie in Nicolway. Confectionaries laid out behind glass displays to tempt you. The mere thought of this dessert parlour has somehow made my jeans a little tight around the waist! It has the feeling of a little French café and it doesn’t only specialise in desserts. They have beautiful gourmet open sandwiches which leave you with just enough space for a sweet treat. Open until 5pm, you can stop by after a hard day at the office to treat yourself.
Social on Main
Social on Main is satisfying as both bar and restaurant. It has the perfect atmosphere to enjoy incredible cocktails, local craft beers and South African wine. They’ve added a quirky taste wheel to the cocktail menu which helps guide you in the right direction if you’re unsure of what your drink vibes are. Their long bench seating is perfect for functions and parties. Social on Main offers street style food which is bite-sized and the perfect accompaniment for a beverage.
Entertainment
Jozi X
This park offers everything an adrenaline junkie is looking for. They offer adrenaline pumping activities for everyone between the ages of 4 and 75. These activities include nerf wars, target shooting, parkour, zorbing, mini ninjas, bubble soccer, off road karting, mountain boarding, obstacle courses, action world, bag jumping and slip and slides. They also offer birthday parties, team building and school outings.
Bryanston Organic Market
Bryanston Organic Market is great for foodies and the outdoor shopping experience. Stalls offer the freshest and purest produce for you to take home and whip up a storm with. Especially in these summer months who could say no to a fresh strawberry daiquiri whilst getting all the health benefits of organic fruit with no colourants, flavourings or preservatives? That’s my kind of diet!
More than fresh produce, the Organic market is comprised of stalls suitable for anything you could possibly want. Delis and bakeries stock homemade sourdough bread, pastries and cakes for something a little more indulgent. They have coffees to get your week off to a kicking start and Italian cheeses for the refined palette. Perfect for those with not enough time to cook dinner daily – there is even a stall that offers home-cooked pre-prepared meals with a vegetarian option.
Overnight Stay
Little Tuscany Boutique Hotel
This beautiful hotel on Queens Road offers five different types of rooms, from a standard room to an executive suite, depending on your budget and how luxurious you want your stay to be. The rooms are decorated in subtle shades of beige with pops of burgundy that just give off the feel of elegance. Suites here have beautiful views of the surrounding greenery, making sure a stay here is sure to leave you feeling relaxed and refreshed.
City Lodge Hotel
This hotel was built on a lush nursery and offers many amenities such as a fitness room, meeting room, bar, laundry and swimming pool. They offer 122 rooms that have air-con, desks with lighting, in-suite bathrooms, tea and coffee making facilities, electronic safe and TV with DSTV and M-NET. They also have rooms available that have been designed for the needs of the physically disabled.
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