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Changing times: When a premium brand, such as City Lodge Newtown, leaves a historic CBD site, it usually points to deeper issues. Photo: City Lodge

City Lodge bows out of Newtown

Once seen as part of Newtown’s revival, City Lodge’s closure points to deeper concerns about Johannesburg CBD’s viability for investors, visitors and hotel operators

  • Library
5 min read
Under development: The Iconic will consist of 219 flats across two four-storey buildings in two phases. Photo: Craft Homes

Melrose: blend of hype and heritage

The Johannesburg suburb remains one of those rare ones that feel historic and perfectly ahead of the curve

  • Eyaaz
6 min read
One for the books: On her first visit to the Kingsmead Book Fair, held every May in Johannesburg, the writer was surprised by the massive turnout at the event.

Finding story and soul at the Kingsmead Book Fair

A first encounter with Kingsmead Book Fair, where community and unexpected joy come together in celebration of South African literature

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
Buon appetito!: Chef Ashton Frodsham and his team took weeks to work out the menu at Pink Mama’s, which uses seasonal ingredients. Photo: Taff Studios

Come home to Mama’s

From screen to plate … this restaurant brings Italy to the heart of Johannesburg

  • Eyaaz
5 min read
There’s money pouring in amid a residential boom, as well as all the retail, commercial and hotel action

It’s rocking in Joburg’s Rosebank

There’s money pouring in amid a residential boom, as well as all the retail, commercial and hotel action

  • Eyaaz
7 min read

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Pantry x GERT 

Experience a one-off delectable fusion of fashion and flavour

  • Derek Davey
2 min read

Marble Restaurant secures coveted spot on the 50 Best Discovery list

The list celebrates restaurants that push the boundaries of gastronomy and showcase the exceptional

  • Derek Davey
1 min read