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Changes in Sunninghill
On a recent tour through Sunninghill, we were alarmed at the number of restaurants that have gone, several not to be replaced (yet?). Times must be bad when a Wimpy closes, but that has happened in Chilli Lane. Also gone from there: Curry Delhi (we'll miss the pun) and Kung Fu Kitchen.
The Square has lost Green Origins – they did try, but presumably not hard enough.
In Sunninghill Village, The Laughing Buddha has replaced Fusion Café. Another sad loss there is "The Shunting Yard and Portas Deli" which, in addition to the coffee shop and delicatessen, sold wonderful model trains. I suppose we just didn't buy enough of them.
PizzaCassO is surviving in Sunhill Shopping Centre, but has closed in Wendywood Shopping Centre, a centre that is gradually dying.
On the positive side, a Pizza Del Forno has opened in Chilli on Top.
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New on the Block, Movers and Shakers Back to top
- S and C Liquor Store has become Sunhill Liquors in Sunhill Shopping Centre – All types of drinks. Free delivery in Sunninghill. Open Mon-Sat 08:00-20:00, Sun 08:00-15:00.
- Friends for Life Pet Shop (now Shop LL08) has swapped shops with The Baker's Box baking and decorating supplies (now Shop LL17), Basement in Sunninghill Village.
- Cartridge Depot, Shop 23, Ground in Chilli Lane Shopping Centre Sunninghill – Suppliers of refills, re-manufactured and new printer cartridges. A4 printer paper. Opened 1 August 2016.
- NAZ Fashion & Accessories, Ground in Chilli Lane Shopping Centre Sunninghill – Ladies' clothing.
- candi&co, Shop 39, Ground in Chilli Lane Shopping Centre Sunninghill – Hair salon specialising in ethnic hair.
- Pizza Del Forno, Shop 05, Upper Level in Chilli on Top Shopping Centre Sunninghill – original wood-burning oven. Pizza, pasta, pasta al forno, salads, focaccia, oven-roasted chicken, soft drinks.
- The Tobacco Shop, Shop 07B, Lower Level in The Square Sunninghill – Cigarettes, cigars, electronic cigarettes, hubbly bubblies, tobacco, pipes, and (eventually) lung cancer.
- Dzuvha Hair, Nail and Beauty Salon, Shop LG11, Mezzanine in The Square Sunninghill – Mainly ethnic hair.
- Lanceria, Shop LG10, Mezzanine in The Square Sunninghill – Beautiful and affordable ladies' underwear.
- Time 4 Me Beauty, Mezzanine in The Square Sunninghill – Gel Nails, Gelish, Facials, Waxing, Massages, Manicures & Pedicures.
- 7-Eleven Convenience Store Sunninghill has become Miapoint Convenience Store Sunninghill, Upper Level in The Square Sunninghill – All household essentials and groceries. Charcoal, firewood.
- 7-Eleven Liquor Sunninghill has become Miapoint Blue Bottle Liquor, Upper Level in The Square Sunninghill – Bottle Store: Complete range of liquor.
- Informal "Restaurant" @ Wendywood (Spar), Ground in Wendywood Shopping Centre – Braai: chicken 'n pap, chicken 'n chips, steak 'n pap, russian, chips, cold drinks, etc. On the deck left of the Post Office.
- Sunninghill Curtains & Blinds, Shop G18, Ground in Sunninghill Village – Curtains, pelmets, drapes, cushions, decorative rods/rails, blinds, pillows, custom headboards & upholstery. Measure, supply, manufacture and install all kinds of curtains, blinds, upholstery. Curtain alterations & repairs.
- Sunninghill Skin Care is now Sunhill Beauty Spa, Shop 11 in Sunhill Shopping Centre – Face treatments, body treatments, nail enhancements, hand & foot, tinting, waxing, safe tanning, laser hair removal.
- Cell Zone ICT Integrators, Shop 15C in Sunhill Shopping Centre – Cell phone repairs and accessories.
- Barbell Bullies, Shop LL10, Basement in Sunninghill Village – Fitness experts. Qualified trainers and coaches: powerlifting/weightlifting, strength & conditioning coaching, sport specific training, sports injury & pre-/post-op rehabilitation, personal training, weight loss/gain, competition preparation, nutritional advice.
- Pace & Power, Shop LL12, Basement in Sunninghill Village – Supplements. Inside FightFit Militia.
- Silver Moon has become The Hanger, Shop G03, Ground in Sunninghill Village – Ladies' and Gents' clothing in adjacent shops.
- Karan's Spice has become Saravan's Spice & Prayer, Ground in Sunninghill Village – Spice, Masala, grains, savouries, baking products, samoosas, soya, chilli sauce, prayer goods.
- The Laughing Buddah, Shop G09, Ground in Sunninghill Village – Contemporary cuisine. Quality food at affordable prices.
- The Kitchen, Shop G40, North Wing in Sunninghill Village – Coffee shop and delicatessen.
- Nifty Novelty has become Naughty and Nice Adult Boutique, 1st Floor in The Square Sunninghill – Raunchy DVDs, adult toys, naughty magazines and stuff.
- Melissa's Mantra, Shop 22, Ground in Rivonia Village – Food, home, gifting.
- Debonairs Pizza, Ground in Rivonia Village – Restaurant: Pizza, stacks, subs, Juices, Soft drinks.
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Restaurant Review by Judith Back to top
***** Perron, Hobart Grove Centre, Bryanston: 11 November 2016
A venture into Mexico on a dark and rainy night proved to be very enchanting. They were, technically, full, but the highly obliging Shelton managed to create a table for us by taking a table away from a couple who had two. The Villieria wine was very good and the Appletiser suited as usual. Meals were Fish Taco - proclaimed excellent and Levanta La Muertos - a wonderful tomato cocktail of seafood. Totally perfect food and great ambience. Shelton proved a great waiter. Great venue for the young at heart and party people!
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Departed Back to top
- Wimpy, Shop 10 in Chilli Lane Shopping Centre Sunninghill – Fast Food Restaurant: Breakfast, Coffee, Milkshakes, Burgers, Sandwiches, Ice Cream, Waffles, Salads, Grills and Desserts.
- Green Origins in The Square Sunninghill – Simple, honest food with wholesome ingredients. On-site bakery. Pastries, pies, sandwiches, salads, daily meals and Indian curries.
- Fusion Café, Shop G09 in Sunninghill Village – Contemporary cuisine. Strictly Halaal. Quality food at affordable prices. Sit-down, catering, platters.
- PizzaCassO Wendywood in Wendywood Shopping Centre – Pizzas, regular or large, from R45 to R90. Salads, Foccacia, desserts. Free delivery of orders R60 and up within 3 km.
- Kung Fu Kitchen, Shop 39 in Chilli Lane Shopping Centre Sunninghill – take away and sit-down oriental Restaurant, party and function catering: Sushi, stir-fry, sweet & sour, rice noodle, fried noodles, teppanyaki. Open Mon - Sat: 10:00 -22:00, Sun 10:00-20:00.
- Curry Delhi, Shop 36 in Chilli Lane Shopping Centre Sunninghill – Indian Restaurant.
- The Shunting Yard and Portas Deli, Shop G40 in Sunninghill Village – Quality Model Trains (Marklin, Faller, Trix), coffee shop and delicatessen.
- Nuevo Hair Salon, Shop LG11 in The Square Sunninghill – Mainly ethnic hair.
- Marlee in Chilli Lane Shopping Centre Sunninghill – "Bling".
- Toni & Guy Hairdressing in The Square Sunninghill – label.m professional haircare. Caucasian hair.
- Glam Cosmetics in The Square Sunninghill – Cosmetics.
- Beauty Zone South Africa, Shop LG05A in The Square Sunninghill – Mainly ethnic beauty products.
- Just Desserts in Sunhill Shopping Centre – Sweet treats. Cakes, cupcakes, dessert and general yummy-ness.
- Barista Emporium, Shop LL12 in Sunninghill Village – Coffee and Health bar inside Fightfit Militia (or, as the centre's web page calls it: "Fightfit Malisha").
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A Piece of Old High Tekkie Back to top
Julius says that while running a country is not a piece of hake, it's not rocket surgery either.
Builders Warehouse Tips
Builders Warehouse has seventeen things to do to secure your home before you go on holiday, followed by a helpful list of things to check before you leave. They also have a DIY tip on making a secret compartment to conceal your laptop or other valuables. We did something similar but forgot where we had hidden the valuables and had to unpack most of the cupboard to find them! Our advice is that you always make a note of where you hide valuables. Of course, you want to hide the note somewhere safe where burglars can't find it...
Fun Website for Nerds
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- It’s Going to Be Okay Tim's thoughts on the US Presidential election.
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