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Shopping Centre News
We have added another Bryanston shopping centre to the Megaplex site: the "Naturally Yours" Wellness Centre at 453 Main Road, corner Culross Road, Bryanston. The centre has a focus on what they call "natural health" and has practitioners ranging from mainstream medical professionals through pseudoscience, like Homeopathy and Iridology, to the absurd (dowsing, anybody?). An old riddle: What do they call Natural Medicine that works? Answer: "Medicine". Still, it is said that Acupuncture is a jab well done. The major tenant –indeed the reason the centre exists– is Weleda Pharmacy, which will give you both real and quack medicines to your heart's content. There are also a hairdresser and two restaurants. One of the restaurants is Chez Girard, which was our favourite in its wanderings from the Falstaff Hotel to the Garden Court Morningside to West Road South, and now to "Naturally Yours".
There have been big changes in little Rivonia Junction, the shopping centre at the southern end of the Rivonia shopping strip, corner of Rivonia Road and Mutual Road (the road that joins 7th and 8th Avenues), entrance in Rivonia Boulevard. The 24-hour Seven-11 supermarket has gone, perhaps a victim of the Spar at 90 Degrees moving to 24x7 operation. It has been replaced by Vasili's Greek/Mediterranean Restaurant, moved from The Wedge, Morningside, last month, and which we review below. The Burgerville hamburger bar has gone, replaced by an expansion of Saigon Vietnamese restaurant upstairs, which has now branched out into massage as "Saigon Massage" too. Drawing on this resource, the restaurant now offers a shoulder and neck massage along with your sundowners on the terrace. A "Jimmy's Killer Fish and Chips" (Halaal, but Killer prawns too!) adds to what is now overwhelmingly a restaurant complex.
Benmore Gardens Shopping Centre hosts an Oyster and Bubbly festival in the exhibition courts, 16-20 October. Traders will exhibit and sell products of champagne, oysters, and cheeses.
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Funny Language, English...
Painting: When you paint a room, you apply paint to the walls and ceiling.
If you paint an elephant, you are well advised to put the paint on canvas instead.
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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 |
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- Star Dog School, near Sunninghill Village – Puppy socialising and dog obedience classes. Reward based training for all breeds.
- Dr Petro van der Merwe, General Practitioner, formerly t/a Bryanpark Doctors Rooms, has moved from Bryanpark Shopping Centre to 17 Logan Ave, corner Moray Drive, Bryanston – Still the Caring Family Practice around the corner from Bryanpark.
- Northern Mirror and Glass Works moved from Bryanpark Shopping Centre to 248 Pritchard St, Johannesburg North, Just off Witkoppen Rd. General glass merchants, mirrors, frames.
- Haum of Yoga, Shop C01 on Hobart Road in Hobart Grove Centre – A place of yogic learning and community where you can tone and strengthen your body, mind and emotions.
- Junipa's Cake Studio, Shop C03 on Hobart Road in Hobart Grove Centre – Wedding cakes, birthday cakes, novelty cakes, etc. High Tea on the terrace.
- House of Judaica, Shop 34A, Lower Level in Morning Glen Mall – Jewish books and gifts. Closed on Saturdays.
- Saigon Massage, Ground in Rivonia Junction – Traditional Vietnamese massage, body massage, foot massage, hot stone massage, herbal massage, sauna. Specials around R300.
- Jimmy's Killer Fish and Chips, Ground in Rivonia Junction – the restaurant's Halaal, but does prawns too. Go figure.
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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 |
Odd Jobs
Have you noticed? Doctors are much more wary about sitting on stools than the rest of us are.
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Winnie's – where Great Food, Soul and Jazz meetRestaurant Reviews by Judith Back to top
* A Strange Experience - Vasili's at Rivonia Junction, Rivonia Boulevard and Mutual Road
The volatile Vasili and his restaurant have moved from the Morningside Wedge to Rivonia Junction. We visited on Saturday and found the squid heads good, however I perhaps foolishly decided to go back on Sunday. The restaurant comes over as far more relaxed and Greek than at the Wedge. The waiters are great and enthusiastic. I ordered Lamb Schawarma. Well they don't do Schawarma –no pita! Instead a wrap and, I suspect, fresh fried with LOTS of salt lamb. Sent it back and had (you guessed) beautiful squid heads with thyme and lemon.
Then I got too confident and ordered Galaktoboureko and coffee. It is the first time I have EVER had a salty dessert! It was totally disastrous and any true Greek confectioner should be hunting down the person who has destroyed one of the most exquisite Greek desserts.
The coffee was wonderful, as was the service. Pity about the food.
Contact Details for Vasili's Restaurant.
*** Pane e Vino at Morningside Wedge, Rivonia Road opposite Alon Road
We are not opposed to second tries, so we revisited here to check out another reviewer's experience. Service is way better and the pizzas have also improved - still (in my humble opinion) way below Polpetta, who are hard to beat. It is good to report on improvements!
Contact Details for Piza e Vino.
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DENTISTGone to Meet Their Maker... Back to top
- DVD @ Bryanpark, Ground in Bryanpark Shopping Centre – DVD hire.
- Jack's Paint & Hardware, Ground in Bryanpark Shopping Centre – Paint, power tools, DIY, gardening, electric, plumbing, keys cut.
- ImpalaFlora, Ground in Bryanpark Shopping Centre – fresh flowers - food for the soul.
- Continental Shoe and Bag Repairs, Ground in Bryanpark Shopping Centre – repairs to most leather and plastic items. Key cutting. Engraving, sharpening, stretching. Self-hire carpet cleaners. Leather care products.
- Bryanpark Spar in Bryanpark Shopping Centre.
- Seven-11 (711) supermarket, Ground in Rivonia Junction – including Bimbos Fast Foods and ABSA ATM.
- Burgerville, Ground in Rivonia Junction – American-style burger bar: Hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, milkshakes.
- Opulence Interiors in Hobart Grove Centre – Kiddies furniture shop and exciting décor. Was on Hobart Road.
Do you want a dog you can take with you anywhere?Puppy socialising and dog obedience classes. Reward based training. Dog Training is an important part of any dog's life and improves character, confidence and stability. Sidereal Dog Training offers training to meet a variety of needs. Instructor is Superpup certified. All breeds welcome. Karen 082 472 4900. |
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Friday 27 Sept was World Rabies Day. Did you remember to bite someone? It's not too late...
October is Mulberry Month! Come walking with us along the Sandspruit and return with a red mouth! More details here.
Frustrated with what passes for driving in South Africa? Get your own back in a small way by reporting road hogs and other bad driving at www.roadhogs.co.za.
The SA Guide Dogs Association for the Blind will have a stand at Hobby-X: 3-6 October at Gallagher Estate, Midrand.
2013 South African Humanist Conference: Sponsored by the International Humanist and Ethical Union, the Free Society Institute (a body representing Humanist Activism in South Africa) has organised an awesome conference in Joburg for Sunday 1 December –you'll find plenty of stimulating ideas, and like-minded people, at the 2013 FSI Conference, "Thinking Things Through". Speakers: Cecilia Haak (Square Kilometre Array), David Spurrett (UKZN), Eusebius McKaiser (PowerFM 98.7), Sarah Wild (Mail & Guardian), Gareth Cliff (5FM), and Jacques Rousseau (FSI). Panel discussion host: Barry Bateman (702 Eyewitness News).
Overheard at the Checkout: Back to top
"Excuse me, veh do you keep ze pepper?"
"What sort, Sir? Black pepper, cayenne pepper, chilli pepper..."
"None off dem; I vant writing pepper!"