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Cambridge Crossing Comes Up Smiling

The major rebuilding exercise that started in March is drawing to a worthy close. All shops below Andiccio24 closed; that lower section was demolished and excavated for basement parking. Above the new basement, new shops have been built, while the older wings have been rebuilt to match. Shops now surround the upper car park on three sides.  The new entrance is in operation with a ramp through the basement car park to the upper level.  Several of the existing shops have already relocated, and a number of new shops and restaurants have opened in the new east wing (New Shops below).

In Cambridge Crossing you will find branches of some of your favourite restaurants –Pize e Vino, Mugg & Bean, and Andiccio24– and one that is unique to the centre: Off The Grid.  There's a Woolworths Food, biltong shop, Pharmacy, cycling shop, pet food and several other shops. To our joy, the famous Berliner Grill & Deli Continental Butchery & Bakery has reopened here after closing in Petervale in June to make way for the new Pick 'n Pay.

Wendywood Resurrected

After many months of big shops standing empty, Wendywood shopping centre has all the ground floor shops filled.  A new bottle store has opened. The hardware store premises have been occupied by a construction company. By the way, the Post Orifice there is one of the few that issue vehicle licenses.

Best of all, the defunct Superspar premises have been taken over by, well, not quite another supermarket --a "clearance specialist". Called "Best Before", they sell non-perishables that are close to, or have passed, their "best before" date but are still good. You get up to 50% discount on soft drinks, energy drinks, tinned goods, sweets, spices, seasoning, sauces, toilet paper,  deodorants, wrapping paper, toothpaste, and much more. When I visited, they had Heinz tomato soup at R7 a can, Maille honey mustard (230g) at R20, and disposable nappies at R129 a pack.  They are "not a supermarket" and only stock what they can sell cheaply.  For example, there was only one brand of soap:  As they say, "that's life, boy!"

Odd Jobs

The Lone Ranger and Tonto, "bringing help to the helpless and hap to the hapless".

New on the Block, Movers and Shakers  Back to top

• Grand Barberhood moved from upstairs down to where Absolute Pets was in Rivonia Village – Men's haircut, buzz cut, clean face shave with hot towel, beard trim, boys haircut, ears or nose wax.
• lulu coffee shop moved from lower level to the top of the right-hand stairs, Mezzanine level in The Square Sunninghill.
• Berliner Grill & Deli, Shop 01, Ground in Cambridge Crossing – Continental Butchery & Bakery: Extensive range of quality meats. Biltong and dried sausage. Reopened 1 November.
• Piza e Vino Restaurant, Shop L23, Ground in Cambridge Crossing – Italian restaurant.
• The Crazy Store, Ground in Cambridge Crossing – Opening soon: Halloween and Christmas items. Specialized gifts.
• Pizza Mezza, Shop 02 in Cramerview Village – Restaurant: Mediterranean and Lebanese fusion cuisine.
• Tailor, Shop 10A, Ground in The Bridge Shopping Centre – In Merchant of Spice: Ladies and Gents alterations.
• Ladies & Gents Suits Specialist, Shop 10B, Ground in The Bridge Shopping Centre.
• Custom Tailor, Shop 12 in The Core Sunninghill – Gents, ladies, kiddies, alterations.
• Absolute Pets Rivonia, Ground in Rivonia Village – veterinary-approved foods, pet products and accessories.
• Biltong-R-Us, Ground in Coachman's Crossing – a large variety of different flavours biltong, chilli bites, dry wors and cabanossi.
• Zip Boutique, Shop U01, Ground in Kelvin Village Shopping Centre – Mostly ladies' clothing.
• Kelvin Pharmacy, Ground in Kelvin Village Shopping Centre – open again under new ownership.
• Rods & Rides, at the Shell Garage under Bryanston Shopping Centre – Buy and sell Classic Cars, Hotrods, Harley-Davidsons, man-cave items, and motor memorabilia.
• CrossFit ShenLi, back courtyard in Cramerview Village – Optimise athletic performance, prevent injury and be more prepared for the challenges of daily life.
• Sukuma Services, Shop 02, Ground in Wendywood Shopping Centre – Integrated facilities management company.
• The Kitchen, Shop 04, Ground in Wendywood Shopping Centre – Gourmet ready meals, coffee shop and delicatessen.
• Best Before, Ground in Wendywood Shopping Centre – Clearance specialist: Up to 50% discount on non-perishables that are close to or have passed their "Best Before" date.
• Frolic! Nails and Fros, Ground in Wendywood Shopping Centre – Nails, acrylic tips, manicures, pedicures, massages. Opened Sept 2017.
• Jino Liquor Store, Ground in Wendywood Shopping Centre – For all drinks, alcoholic and soft.
• C&S Construction, Ground in Wendywood Shopping Centre – Waterproofing, plumbing, ceilings, painting.
• Cuppa Jozi, coffee shop in Kinetic Sports Centre in the Rivonia Area.
• Vape Drippin, Shop 33, Lower Level in The Square Sunninghill – Vaping starter kits, atomisers, accessories, juice, and mods (whatever they are).
• Lisianna Fashions, Shop LG10, Mezzanine in The Square Sunninghill – Beautiful ladies' clothing: Quality at affordable prices.
• Colin Reddy: Hairstylist, Professional Make-Up Artist, Shop 01 in The Core Sunninghill – Hair by Colin; Wedding Hair.
• Beauty by Nature, in The Core Sunninghill – Cosmetics, nails.
• Kelvin Net IT Solution, Shop L06, Lower Level in Kelvin Village Shopping Centre – Internet cafe, computer sale, laptop sale, IT consultancy, web design, copy / print / scan / fax.
• Buccleuch Montessori Preschool & Primary, 35 Muller Street North near The Bridge Shopping Centre.

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