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BRYANSTON 5 Main Road, Bryanston Tel: 073 230 6531 Email: yeesh@mweb.co.za WOODMEAD |
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Every Business Needs a ‘Breakaway’ Day! And Chislehurst, is the heart of Rivonia, is just the place. An elegant, private guest house in a tranquil setting close to the vibrant hub of the village centre, we offer a 10-seater boardroom, covered patio for coffee breaks, and a lovely large thatched lapa with dining table and bar for relaxed lunches. We can provide whatever catering you require, from cupcakes to caviar! Hire of our venue for a full day is R1 000, catering is quoted to you separately, and we will undertake to hire in any equipment you require at the best possible cost. Jenny 083 271 5958 |
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Shopping Centres and Shops in and near Rivonia: Shopping Centres in |
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Shopping Centres in the Woodmead area: Shopping Centres in Sunninghill: |
Be a Modern Hero
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Restaurants: Other Places of Interest: |
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The Colony, cor Jan Smuts & Rothesay Avenues, Craighall. Tel: 011 447-6665 / 880-4994.
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Endangered Shops
We hear a little about endangered animal species, but even less about endangered types of shops.
In this issue we carry an advertisement for yet another art and framing shop closing down. This means that in the whole of northern Sandton, you have to travel to Morning Glen Mall to get your picture framing done or buy a painting.
Florists appear to be a gradually dying breed. There are still several in various centres, but the only new one to open recently is Rosy Posy.
Corner greengrocers have long been replaced by supermarkets. The only butchers that haven't disappeared are in the smaller centres: Sandton Butchery in Petervale Shopping Centre (where they are the supermarket) and Morningside Butchery in Wendywood Shopping Centre (competition: a KwikSpar), who survive by offering quality products with personal service.
On the other hand, fast food, nail bars, hair salons, and expensive ladies' clothing shops seem to be able to survive in almost every centre.
I wonder what this says about us? We (or the ladies, anyway) are adorning ourselves, but not our homes...
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Hot and Sweaty? It is the "Summer Bizz Super Special"Funny Language, English...
Julius went to the Doctor, but he wasn't happy with the diagnosis: "Doc, I want a second opinion!"
"OK, come back and see me on Tuesday."
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High-end fashion jewellery. Silver, pearls and gemstones for all occasions. Shop D9, Hobart Grove Centre, Bryanston. www.marshajjewellery.com 011 7075268 |
New on the Block Back to top
- Senza in Petervale Shopping Centre – Grill, pizzeria, cocktail bar, restaurant - opened end February 2013. Unusual Mediterranean-Japanese menu. Basement room for private functions. Likely to become a destination of choice. See review below.
- All About Fish, Shop 3, Rivonia Corner, 362 Rivonia Boulevard, corner Eleventh Avenue (Rivonia North Shops) – fresh fish, sushi, and seafood shop, with a small restaurant section (eat in or take away).
- The Inky Shop, Shop G04, Ground in Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre – Original and alternative cartridges for inkjet, copier and laser toner machines. Opening 1 April.
- Correction: Final Phase Hair Studio has not closed, but moved from Cambridge Crossing to Pineslopes Centre, Cnr Witkoppen and the Straight, Tel still 011 807 2612/3 (Thanks, Lesley King, for the info: We hope they give you a free styling!).
- Hair Colonel, moving from Shop G04 to G52 in Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre – Hairdressers, barber and unisex hair stylist.
- Show on Stage - Fashion Design of China in Cambridge Crossing – another dress shop, run by Chinese who can't be bothered to learn a local language.
- This month we put up new pages on the Megaplex site for two centres, Parkmore Mews (which seems to be thriving) and Rivonia Crossing 2 in Paulshof (over 50% empty).
Odd Jobs
There is the electrical engineer who adds a note at the end of his e-mails explaining Ohm's Law. He says it's his "P.S. de Resistance".
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This advert has been removed due to non-payment by the advertiser. |
Restaurant Review by Judith Back to top
***** Senza, Petervale Shopping Centre, off Cambridge Road
The new kids on the block! Went there for coffee in the morning and suggested we return for lunch. The coffee was great and the breakfast menu looked really good. If you like early business meetings, this could well be the place to meet.
We did go for lunch and were blown away by the service and the management! Great wine list and a lunch menu which just increased my desire to eat! Such exciting combinations of herbs and other things - failed to ask for the dinner menu.
This is a really different place to eat at and their menu has star rankings for me. We ordered Salmon fish cakes with cabbage and fennel salad plus the Senza burger with crispy chips. The fennel was a bit shy in the cabbage salad but we were thanked for drawing attention to this. The fish cakes were excellent and the burger simply magnificent with really crispy chips!
I can recommend the Wildekrans Chenin Blanc - hadn't come across it before but it is a really good wine.
Service is five star and their lower level can be booked for parties - there is a bar down there as well. This is a restaurant that deserves to go far!
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The well-known blind physiotherapist
Leigh J. Grundlingh from Warmbaths now offers his services in Rivonia:
Massage therapy; acupuncture; Reflexology stress relief; “hands-on”. WE CARE! Call:
011 234 8827 or 082 646 1680. |
Gone... Back to top
- BP Gallo Manor, Bowling Ave near Morning Glen Mall – temporarily closed for an "extreme makeover" that involved razing everything to the ground.
- La Palma Pizzeria, closed in Codfather Village of Restaurants – no longer "the best pastas in Johannesburg".
- The Nutri-Balance Centre, Shop G52 in Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre – Health Shop. Health Consultants, vitamins, minerals and herbs.
- Le Papier Du Nord, Shop G39, Ground in Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre – Gifts, Flowers, Arts & Crafts. Books, Cards, Gifts & Stationery. To be replaced by Applebee Stationers, end March.
- Nibbles and Kibbles Pet Deli, Shop G03, Ground in Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre – Vet-quality Pet Food. Pet supplies.
- O’Galito's Restaurant & Coffee Shop, Upper Level in Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre – Portuguese food.
- JHB Grill in Rivonia Crossing 2 – Classic Steakhouse and seafood.
- Perfect Car Wash Paulshof, in Cambridge Crossing in the parking area.
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ART BEAT GALLERY Closing-Down Sale! Specials on framing and artworks from 25 March to 25 April ~ 15% Discount on all framing ~ All artworks at bargain prices. |
Dangerous Food
"Thank You" to the reader who gave us a large bottle of tonic to strengthen our weak jokes...
Public Interest: Object to your Joburg Rates by 3 May! Back to top
The Joburg City General Valuation Roll is now out. Property owners have just over a month, until 15:00 on 3 May, to object. You can check your valuation at http://coj.evaluations.co.za. Your rates bill for the next four years is based on this valuation, starting from 1 July 2013.
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Civic Beat: Meet your Councillor Next Saturday
Councillor Andrew Stewart of Ward 91 invites you to visit his table on Saturday 6 April from 10:00 to 12:00 at the Grayston Shopping Centre, Grayston Drive and Helen Road. Come and meet your City Councillors, complain about the Rates and the potholes, and join the DA.
Curry Favour with the Democratic Alliance on Friday 12 April!
Come and join DA Ward 109 to learn to cook curry on a Friday evening. Everyone enjoyed themselves immensely last year. First we learn to cook Indian style, then we eat the magnificent food. As a bonus you will get 30 recipes to take home. The cost of the evening (excluding drinks) is R250 and the venue is Karma Restaurant, Greenside. We have only 26 places, so early booking is essential: Please book with Neil Whysall, e-mail whybros@mweb.co.za or phone 083 652 2640.
Green Spot: Paper and Cardboard Collection
Recycling helps our environment by reducing the need for landfill, and in the process creates jobs for your fellow Africans. Mpact Recycling (formerly Mondi Recycling) will collect clean waste paper and flattened cardboard boxes from your gate every week, for free. In the Morningside area the collection day is Tuesday (except for public holidays and the end-of-year break); for other areas phone 011 538 8600, or look out for the day your neighbours put out their bright orange "Ronnie Bag". No plastic, polystyrene, waxed cartons, dirty containers, food wrappings, or tissues, please.
The Checkout: Back to top
We went to the "Baby Shop" at Manor Pharmacy last weekend. Sadly, they didn't seem to have any in stock.