|
Contents: |
WARNING!
|
|
Links to Other Pages::: Shopping Centres in Sunninghill: Shopping Centres in Bryanston: Shopping Centres in the Woodmead area: |
Home of Beauty
|
|
Shopping Centres and Shops in and near Rivonia: Shopping Centres in |
Are We Donating Blood at Game, or at The Colony?The Colony, cor Jan Smuts & Rothesay Avenues, Craighall. Tel: 011 447-6665 / 880-4994.
|
|
Restaurants: Other Places of Interest: |
Game Shopping Centre, Fourways Boulevard, Opposite Fourways Mall
Phone:
|
Rivonia Revisited
As you will see from New and Gone below, the flight from Rivonia Square continues. Flight Centre has fled to Rivonia Village. HPFA likewise, to a magnificent new gym above News Cafe (itself a refugee from Rivonia Square). Others have just disappeared: Fifth Avenue Decor went some time ago; then Add Life, and now Wat Knot (Eastern Gifts) and Wimpy. How long will Ackermans and Pick 'n Pay last?
However the upper level is bravely going against the trend. The Slug and Lettuce, a theme pub that, as you can tell by the name, doesn't take itself too seriously, replaced News Cafe (Restaurant Review below), a Chinese Restaurant has moved in almost next door, and Canto Latino is deservedly going strong.
The really exciting new development, which is either going to bloom wonderfully or crash and burn (it's too early to tell), is The Penitentiary. Not exactly a name that would have you rushing to visit, although with the abundance of criminals in South Africa, perhaps a home-from-home? The theme is "up market flea market". The "Warden" has taken over a large area on the ground level and broken it up into a series of cages where "inmates" display their wares ranging from fashion to scooters. The wooden deck on Rivonia Boulevard has been replaced by a more solid structure. The adjacent restaurant area, where Black Steer and KFC once were, is becoming a themed Cocktail Bar called "Captivity".
We wish The Penitentiary all success. See Megaplex's web pages for Rivonia Square and Rivonia Village.
Chislehurst Guest House, RivoniaElegant private 4 star
B&B in a leafy suburb. Luxury accommodation in peaceful and secure
surroundings. |
Airsick...
On a flight over Russia, the American passenger
sneezed.
The man next to her said, "Gesundheit!"
"Oh, super," she replied, "someone who speaks English!"
New on the Block, Movers and Shakers Back to top
- The Penitentiary in Rivonia Central – “Factory Cage Outlet” occupying 3500 sq m of the ground floor shopping level at Rivonia Square. Quality and style at flea-market prices. Fashion & Sports clothing, shoes, accessories, sunglasses, lingerie, perfume, bags, Captivity Cocktail Bar, tattoo, Dance Studio, Hair, Nail & Body.
- The 7th Kitchen Chinese Restaurant in Rivonia Central – Restaurant and take-away. Chinese foods and Sushi.
- Simply Gorgeous, in Sunninghill Village has moved from upstairs to Shop G33 – Ooh-La-La Lingerie. Regular and larger sizes: S–6XL. Bachelorette, Bridal Shower & Lingerie Parties, Fantasy Wear.
- Pumeez Boutique, moved from Shop G33 to the Basement in Sunninghill Village – Exclusive ladies designer garments, men's and ladies' suits.
- Flight Centre, Shop 2 in Rivonia Village – Travel shop. Moved from downstairs in Rivonia Square.
- HFPA now in Rivonia Village – the Health and Fitness Professional Association, giving courses connected with Health and Fitness, has now moved from Rivonia Square. Up the escalator and past Standard Bank.
- Bahadur Express, Shop 4 in Mutual Mews – Indian Restaurant/take-away.
- The Fish & Chip Co, Shop 6 in Mutual Mews – Traditional English-style food.
- T&T Appointments in Mutual Mews – Recruitment, Training, Project Management and HR Consulting firm.
- First National Bank Mini-Branch in Morning View – Electonic transactions only.
- Stargate Video, Shop 7 in Morning View, has become DVD & Game Superstore.
- Oasis Water – Bottled water; moved to 90° on Rivonia from Early Dawn Mall in Rivonia on 22 October 2011.
- Sankaya in 90° on Rivonia – Night club, upstairs. Replaced Mauna.
- Fiélli in Woodmead Square – Exclusive Designer Furniture, indoor and outdoor: Now occupies the whole upper level of Woodmead Square.
- Europa Café, coming to Bryanston Shopping Centre – lower level, left of Checkers.
Double Restaurant Review by Judith Back to top
*** The Slug and Lettuce, corner Rivonia Boulevard and 9th Avenue, Rivonia
A real pub atmosphere abounds here in the evenings and a young crowd is attracted by the no nonsense food. We had bockwurst and chips and hake and chips. Both excellent although the bockwurst was a portion larger than I could manage. White wine by the glass was good and cold.
I would recommend this for a good Friday night out for the under 40s! Service was good and friendly
Contact Details for The Slug and Lettuce.
***** Chez Girard, 20 WEST, 20 West Road South, Morningside
A return to an old friend in a new venue proved to be an excellent choice for a cold night out! Christian's warm welcome was accompanied by sherries on the house. The restaurant's decor is understated and inviting. The menu and wine list are of high quality. I was spoilt with half a dozen oysters for starters, which were complemented by the Excelsior Sauvignon Blanc. Rick chose his favourite roast duckling, which was perfectly served. I chose the beef fillet with peppercorn sauce - gloriously rare. The vegetables were cooked to crisp perfection as well.
Finally delicious coffee! A very enjoyable evening in good company at one of our finest French restaurants left us relaxed and happy.
Contact Details for Chez Girard.
Furnished Room To Let in Morningside NowFully furnished and serviced + laundry. R3000 per month for one person, all inclusive. e-mail us or call 082 389-3482. |
Whining and Dining
Taking time off from marching, Julius visited a restaurant. Then:
"Waiter, Waiter! There's a fly in my soup!"
"Don't worry, sir, the tarantula on the bread roll will catch it."
The Gone... Back to top
- Cramers Outfitters, downstairs in Bryanston Shopping Centre – Men's outfitters. Schoolwear for boys and girls.
- Add Life, Shop G5 in Rivonia Central – Health and Wellbeing products.
- Wat Knot in Rivonia Central – Eastern Gifts, wind chimes, exotic ladies' clothing.
- Wimpy Rivonia Square in Rivonia Central – Fast Foods.
- Dragon Supermarket Chinese shop in Early Dawn Mall.
- Nutrition Sandwich and Salads in Mutual Mews – Light meals, health food.
- Boulevard Sports in Rivonia Village – sports and running shoes, clothes and supplements.
- Cappella Design & Décor in Rivonia Village – furniture and interiors.
- Woodmead Spectacle Centre, Shop upstairs in Woodmead Square – Optometrist.
- Time 4 Me Nail Studio in Morning View – Nails done while you wait! Waxing and, now, waning.
|
Checkout Bonus Back to top
Do you have a business in Sandton? Check out the gratis advertising offer in the new “My Suburb” Magazine of December 2011: See the advert at the top left of this newsletter.
Heard At the Checkout
"My neighbour is so inconsiderate. He came banging on my gate after eleven o'clock last night!"
"Woke you up?"
"Man, fortunately not – by a stroke of luck I was letting off my Divali firecrackers at the time."