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What's Happening
Elections are coming! Are you sure you are registered where you live? If not, see below for what to do.
This month we put up a page for Sloane Square, the neighbourhood shopping centre at 18 Sloane Street, corner William Nicol Drive, Bryanston. The centre has a mix of shops including a supermarket and a bottle store, an upmarket Indian restaurant (The Maharajah, one of our favourites), an evangelical fruit and veg shop, and several fast food outlets. It is almost fully tenanted with long-term tenants, in contrast to the centre directly opposite, Epsom Downs, which now has several empty shops as listed below.
Alongside the construction of the new Checkers, the rest of Rivonia Village is also being renovated. Shops continue trading, but a lot of the centre looks like a building site. Renovation of Mutual Mews opposite has finished with the installation of a new Tiger Wheel and Tyre.
Bryanston Shopping Centre is hosting a Spring Celebration between 30 August and 2 September 2013. - Massive discounts at all stores - Spot prizes for customers including gift vouchers to the value of over R5000 - Win a Revival Scooter worth R10,000 from DIY Depot! Wedge Rose Florist will keep you entertained with flower decorating presentations on Saturday 11:00 and 13:00. From 10:00 to 12:00 on Saturday 31 August you can meet your City Councillor at the Democratic Alliance table.
On Saturday, 21 September at 06:30, The Wedge will be holding another run and walk: Distances: 5,2 and 8 km. Pre-registration at The Village Vet Shop and Wedge Optometrists from 5 September. The first 100 pre-entrants will receive the annual race T-Shirt. You can enter via www.enteronline.co.za for The Wedge Run & Walk 21 September 2013. Have fun!
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Odd Jobs
The Conference of Psychics and Clairvoyants of
Southern Africa has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances...
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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
More by accident than design, the new shops this month fall mainly into two categories: Restaurants, and outdoor pursuits.
- JAM Clothing, Shop 23, Lower Level in Morning Glen Mall – Opened 27 August 2013, replacing Meltz. "Famous for less": Affordable fashion brands for the whole family. If you buy from them, it's "money for jam".
- Vasili's Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant has moved from The Wedge, Morningside to Rivonia Junction, corner Rivonia and Mutual Roads.
- Misaki Japanese Cuisine in Sandton Court – Restaurant opened May 2013. Owner/chef Otake Akihiro San serves authentic Japanese sushi, sashimi, tempura, handmade noodles and sobas, ramen, donburi, bento boxes, chirashi, shabu shabu, and sukiyaki.
- Local India Restaurant and Takeaway, Shop U11 in Kelvin Village Shopping Centre.
- Little Sheep Restaurant, GA03 in Rivonia Oriental City – "the joy of sharing" a Chinese hotpot may not be appreciated by all.
- Run / Walk for Life in Ernest Ullmann Park Recreation Centre – Gallo Manor branch of the successful fitness franchise.
- Outdoor World & 4x4 Megaworld Bryanston, Shop 9 in Epsom Downs Shopping Centre – 4x4 accessories, tents, camping and hunting equipment.
- MotoMate Bike & Accessory World, G7, Building G in Woodmead Commercial Park – Motorcycles, accessories, scooters, commuters, servicing and repairs, tyres and fitment. On the right of Yeesh!
- The Bike Basement, Shop 10 in Rivonia Crossing 2 – a showroom of quality global cycling brands. Workshop offering services and repairs – MTB/Road, etc.
- The Multisport Basement, Shop 5, Lower Level in The Square Sunninghill – Support and equipment for cycling, swimming, trail hiking, trail running, triathlon, ultra running and mountain biking.
- National Auto Glass Woodmead, AF, Building A in Woodmead Commercial Park – South-African-made windscreens. Door glass, chip repairs, smash & grab tinting, building glass, table tops.
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"We had a great time at Chislehurst for our Baby Shower - we were spoilt for fun and good food", said Lolo Bingwa. 20 ladies arrived laden with gifts for the mum-to-be, Lolo's sister. After a delicious brunch, champagne and cake accompanied toasts and lots of laughter. Choose Chislehurst for your next event, under the lapa and around the pool. Book clubs, kitchen teas, boardroom lunches and birthday celebrations, we can assure you of a good time in a secure, private, pretty and peaceful environment. Jenny on 011 803 1351 / 083 271 5958 |
Restaurant Review by Judith Back to top
*** Adega Rivonia, Rivonia Crossing 2, off Achter Road, Paulshof - 23 August 2013
This restaurant replaces an earlier steak restaurant that closed some time ago. We had not booked, but this was no barrier to entry and we were greeted by the manageress and assured that a table could be found. We were seated towards the back and immediately attended to by Kenneth, who gave us menus and the wine list. Wines are reasonably priced from around R89 for Festa Sauvignon Blanc upwards. The range is good. Not having tried Fest Sauvignon Blanc, I decided on that. It turned out to be a very pleasant experience. My companion stuck firmly to Appletizer.
He also decided on Spare Ribs, much missed as we haven't really been to meat restaurants very often. I ordered snails in garlic butter and Prawn Tempura. The ribs were declared very good but the chips failed the really crispy test. My snails were excellent and probably protected us from marauding vampires for the next two nights at least! The prawn tempura batter was a disappointment being rather thick and, I suspect, not made from rice flour. The prawns themselves were good.
Kenneth gave excellent service and the atmosphere was easy going. Children are allowed and they were all behaving well. We would go again and recommend Adega Rivonia to others.
Editor's niggle: It was an interesting idea for Adega to produce its menu as a glossy magazine priced at R50, but I object to it carrying adverts for luxury goods and travel. If I'm paying to go to the restaurant I don't expect it to sell me as a captive audience to advertise to, unless I'm getting my meal free. And Adega is a Portuguese restaurant, right? So what are we doing with sushi and other Japanese dishes on the menu?
Contact Details for Adega Restaurant Rivonia.
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Sheepish
When Julius was young, his family was poor.
His mother would send him to the butcher for a sheep's head and –he would
tell the butcher– "Mum said to leave the eyes in, because it's got to see us
through the week".
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Winnie's – where Great Food, Soul and Jazz meetCeased to be... Back to top
- Bookdealers in
Bryanston Shopping Centre
had a fire on the night of 19 August due to a faulty air conditioner and has been
closed since. They have asked for a temporary shop in the mean time and hope to get occupancy again at the beginning of October.
- Nedbank, ATM, and Nedbank Private Bank in Epsom Downs Shopping Centre. Tough times for a centre if a bank closes.
- Smooch in Epsom Downs Shopping Centre – Home Décor, Interior and furniture.
- Dulcé Café closed in Epsom Downs Shopping Centre – Speciality coffee and delicious food.
- Sausage Saloon in Epsom Downs Shopping Centre – Hot dogs, Russians and chips, cheese grillers, wors, burgers.
- Sof Sof Boutique in Epsom Downs Shopping Centre – "Affordable glamour".
- It's All About You! in Epsom Downs Shopping Centre – Beauty Salon.
- Flight Centre in Epsom Downs Shopping Centre: Flown away.
- Dial a Nerd, Lower Level in The Square Sunninghill – Computer repairs and sales, sailed away.
- Rose Rock Hair Design, Lower Level in The Square Sunninghill – Ladies and Gents ex-Hairdressers.
- Bahadur Express, Shop 4 in Mutual Mews – Indian Restaurant and take-away, now taken away entirely.
- Mongkok Restaurant, Shop 1A in Mutual Mews – Chinese and Sushi Dining.
- Canto Latino in Rivonia Oriental City – Tapas Restaurant, Bar, and Fine Dining.
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Green Tip + Security Tip
When you buy electronic equipment, do not leave the boxes outside your property for Pikitup. You might as well put out an advertisement for burglars! Rather collapse the boxes and put them in bags for Mpact Recycling (formerly Mondi Recycling, phone 011 538 8600): They will collect clean waste paper and flattened cardboard boxes from your gate every week, for free. Polystyrene and other packing materials you can take for recycling to the Municipal Green Waste sites in Woodmead and Bryanston, along with your tins and bottles.
Funny Language, English...
Headline: "Wits fires sex pests". They apparently weren't
clear on the difference between "lecher" and "lecturer".
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DENTISTAre You Registered to Vote? Back to top
I learned something interesting recently. As you know, there will be National and Provincial elections next year. What I learned is this: When President Zuma announces the election date in Parliament, the voters' roll closes. That's it! If you aren't registered by then, you've lost your vote! If you have moved provinces, you lose your provincial vote.
Are you sure you are registered to vote at your current address? If you're not sure, the DA can help: Click here to create an e-mail to me, add your ID number and telephone, and we'll let you know where you are registered. If you aren't, or are –at the wrong place, we'll assist with registration or re-registration.
Even if you are having doubts about voting, why not register anyway? You'll be keeping your options open instead of deliberately throwing away a privilege many people died for. Don't take the chance: Reply now!
Overheard At The Checkout:
At Optimum Nutrition: "Whey to go!"