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December/January 2013 | ISSUE NO.2 | www.luxuryza.co.za
A wish come trueInterview with Wayne Koonin co-founder of The Wish Collection
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Shop U34 Morningside Shopping Centre Corner Rivonia and Outspan Road MorningsideTel: 087 940 3911 | [email protected] | www.renemariane.com
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A D V E R T I S E W I T H U S T O D A Y !
L U X U R Y L I V I N G . D I G I T A L LY
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Contents10Welcome to the second edition of Luxury ZA, we
have had phenomenal feedback from our readers and hope you enjoy this issue as much as you did the first. So weather it’s the allure of shopping the European Christmas Markets or sunning in Rio de Janeiro over the holidays, we hope we have inspired you with insights into what’s hot and happening. Happy holidays from the team at Luxury ZA and all the very best for 2014
LUXURY ZA is a luxury digital magazine that provides insights to impartial information, news and reviews to high net worth consumers and fans of luxury goods, local and international travel, bespoke services and great dining. I believe that the finer things in life should not only be reserved for only those that can afford to buy and try what is featured, but as an inspiration to all people of what they can aspire to. We are keen supporters of up and coming designers, manufacturers and creative talents telling their stories and showing their products and services.
This publication will be purely digital, a natural progression dictated by technology and a dwindling ROI on print magazines. We trust that you will enjoy the content as you the reader join us in our journey into the digital world.
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18 EXUDE EFFORTLESS CHARMFashion Showcase by Rene Mariane
Featured
32 A WISH COME TRUEInterview with Wayne Koonin co-founder of The Wish Collection
38 OUT ON THE TOWNCheck out the latest entertainment in and around Johannesburg
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4444 MASTER OF SELECTIONHear what Sommelier Mike Buthelezi has to say
SUMMERrainPhysical Address: Loft Office #6, First Floor, The Zone Phase II, Rosebank, Sandton | Tel: +27 (0) 11 447 4534 | Email address: [email protected]
www.rainurbanboutiquespa.com
Fresh faces bring
in fresh ideas.RAIN’s founders, Amanda Johnson
and Nicola Hopwood, bring a consumer-focused
perspective to the spa arena. As lovers of all things spa, these ladies joined the industry as spa-
goers looking to provide the perfect spa experience they themselves have
always dreamt of.
Through their own experiences of visiting spas around the world and by conducting focus groups
with other spa enthusiasts, these two know what women want. From the smallest detail such as remembering what
nail polish colour you chose at your last visit, to the more important items, like caring about your medical history and
how it affects your treatment; they haven’t left a stone unturned to ensure you have an amazing spa experience that you can come
back to over and over again.
This innovative urban boutique spa for women, seamlessly blends a trendy and hip beauty and wellness hot spot with an inviting, relaxing and
professional spa atmosphere. Offering guests a reprieve and a refreshing break from the heated stresses of city life, RAIN paves the way to a new and exciting day spa experience through an unparalleled level of personalised customer service, a full range of natural and organic products and treatments, a membership too good to pass up and a social calendar that has something just for you. The spa defies the traditional and pushes the boundaries to bring you something fresh and contemporary – just like the modern woman. Just like you.
The spa offer a monthly membership package that allows you to make our “this is the best massage I’ve ever had” massages a part of your regular wellness routine. It comes with added discounts and benefits.
A women’s only social hot spot – that’s right, it’ s time we claimed our own space! Not only can you bring in your girlfriends to
get your toes gussied together, and not only is RAIN the perfect destination for your bridal or baby shower,
RAIN also has a full range of social events to keep you a perfectly well rounded
social butterfly.
RAIN URBAN BOUTIQUE SPA, FOR THE MODERN WOMAN IN JOZI.Physical Address: Loft Office #6, First Floor, The Zone Phase II, Rosebank, Sandton | Tel: +27 (0) 11 447 4534 | Email address: [email protected]
www.rainurbanboutiquespa.com
Welcome to the Cruz life. Music, Fashion Art and luxury vodka. Pour a glass and live the Cruz life. Your world, Your vodka- the world of Cruz.
SUPERIOR CRAFTSMANSHIPCruz Vintage Black is a luxury handcrafted vodka, distilled 5 times and charcoal filtered 3 times using the finest A grade winter wheat. Grown by farming families in the midwest of America. Only the highest grade wheat is selected, the same used in the finest breads and pastries. The wheat is sent to our distillery and mill where it is transformed into a pure high proof spirit. The wheat spirit is then blended with pure spring water drawn from a 60 metre deep
water aquifer where the water has been naturally filtered through limestone, it is untouched by pollution or human hands. Cruz Vintage Black handcrafted luxury vodka is distilled 5 times and charcoal filtered 3 times producing a vodka of intense purity and exceptional smoothness.
BEST ENJOYEDCruz Vintage Black is best enjoyed on rocks with a wedge of lime or with any of your favourite vodka mixes to bring out its cool crisp and smooth taste.
WHERE TO FIND CRUZCruz Vintage Black is available at leading liquor stores, stylish bars, restaurants and clubs.
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SUMMER
FAIR
A summer fair at the races! Combining the best of the season with all the excitement of a day at the races. This ticket includes exclusive access to gourmet pop-up food stalls
and craft beers served in a relaxing and colourful atmosphere.
Enjoy the race-day festivities, in the heart of Johannesburg, from our reserved area next to the race track and parade ring.
Private tote facilities, as well as betting assistance for novices will be provided.
S U M M E R F A I R A T T H E S A N S U I S U M M E R
Turffontein Racecourse | Saturday 30 November 2013 | Doors open at 11am
R250.00 per person.Ticket includes parking, entrance to the racecourse and access to the Summer Fair, and the MTV
Sound Experience brought to you by Bain’s Cape Mountain Whiskey.
Food and drinks for your own account.
Contact [email protected] or 073 257 8178.
Group packages available.
Tickets are also available through Computicket (booking fee applies).
www.sansuisummercup.co.za
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Tel 087 940 3880 / 011 884 [email protected]
Morningside Shopping CentreRivonia Road, Sandton
www.signaturerestaurant.co.za
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EXUDECHARMeffortless
Every day is an elegant occasion with Rene Mariane. The collections can be classified as demure with attitude, romantic with an edge, self -assured yet enticing, and encompasses cocktail, evening and casual pieces that are distinctive romantic and edgy. Classical tailoring with baroque accents adorn the woman who is both demure and assertive.
Rene also specializes in business wear for the woman who wants to make a statement in a man’s world. From the catwalk to the boardroom – these collections radiate feminine charisma and the mix and match
pieces can take you from the boardroom to cocktail hour in style. Rene Mariane was first launched in Europe in 1991 and later opened its first store in Africa in Morningside Sandton in 2009. The name Rene Mariane is a combination of nicknames ‘RENE’ – Irena and ‘MARIANE’ – Mariana. Together this mother – daughter team have put an innovative stamp on the fashion industry, mixing classic with modern, elegant with sporty and bold colours with basics, making their designs stand out and be noticed! Their uncompromising vision has resulted in a product which is just as uncompromising.
Shop U34 Morningside Shopping Centre Corner Rivonia and Outspan Road MorningsideTel: 087 940 3911 | [email protected] | www.renemariane.com
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Rene Mariane silk shirt with satin collar and cuffs R1399
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Rene Mariane black satin dress R2499
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www.fabiani.co.za
Cape Town Johannesburg Pretoria
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BespokeMetals
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We believe that fine jewellery should be accessible to everyone and our collections aim to cater to a variety of budgets. SCARAB jewellery offers a hand-finished alternative to the catalogue fine jewellery commercially available. Every piece is created with passion in our workshop, and the SCARAB aesthetic is contemporary and easy to wear. We work closely with our clients to create a piece that is uniquely their
own, either by up-cycling old jewellery from the buyer’s collection, or creating something beautiful from scratch. We love getting to know our clients, and pride ourselves on building relaxed and easy relationships that keep our clientele coming back year after year.
We believe that jewellery should reflect and enhance the mood and personality of the wearer. We specialise in revamping, recycling and remodelling our clients’ jewellery collections,
melting down tired, broken or outgrown fine jewellery to create signature pieces that better suit your current lifestyle. A piece being remodelled is very often inherited, or given to you by someone you love. We are highly sensitive to the value, both sentimental and monetary, attached to these pieces and over the years have worked hard to create a space of trust, where clients can feel relaxed and comfortable leaving their precious objects in our care.
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www.scarabjewellerystudio.comMorningside Shopping Centre
SCARAB offers lovers of unique fine jewellery three options of design:
BESPOKE: Either up-cycled or created with new metal and stones; unique pieces designed in collaboration with our clients.
CUSTOMISED: SCARAB designs created in your choice of precious metal and coloured gemstones, with individually selected metal finishes and personalised engraving.
SCARAB COLLECTION: Ready-made collection pieces available in studio
BespokeMetals
INDIAN SUMMERSummer Kaftans R1295
SCARABSilver 9ct yellow gold ball ring; 18ct yellow gold Rubelite ring; 9ct white gold coniac diamond eternity band.
SCARAB9ct white gold, white japanese pearl with pave diamond crown caps
INDIAN SUMMEREDWA DRESS R3295
INDIAN SUMMERASWARA DRESS R3795
INDIAN SUMMERCream Butterfly T-shirt R995
SCARAB9ct yellow gold, white chinese pearl, Swiss blue topaz, sky blue topaz, rhodalite garnet, peridot,iolite, citrine,lemon quartz, garnet, amethyst necklace converts 6 bracelet
SUMMER STYLE - Scarab Jewellery and Indian Summer collection
INDIAN SUMMERASWARA DRESS LG R3995
SCARAB9ct white gold white diamond and coniac diamond eternity bands with a morgnite and pave diamond ring
SCARAB18Y gold Pink Tourmaline, Peridot, Swiss blue topaz
INDIAN SUMMER SCARLET DRESS R1825
INDIAN SUMMERCARIHA DRESS R3995
SCARAB9cy Yellow gold carnelian
bracelet with 9ct yellow carnelian leaf earrings
INDIAN SUMMERSummer dress R995
SCARAB JEWELLERY DESIGN STUDIOScarab Jewellery Design Studio, Cavendish, Cape Town and Morningside, Johannesburg
Kerry Marshall Design +27 83 444 9123 | www.scarabjewellerystudio.com
INDIAN SUMMER LADIES WEAR 50 Huguenot Street 7690 Franschhoek, Western Cape Phone: +2721 876 2992
[email protected] | www.indiansummer.co.za
SUMMER STYLE - Scarab Jewellery and Indian Summer collection
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STELLA PERFORMANCE
This stunning brand was brought to South Africa almost two years ago by Stella Nondumo Buthelezi, a superwoman by most definitions. She co-heads at least two companies, Masawu Investments and Affinity Properties, which have arms in mining, property and lifestyle events. To Stella, BECCA is about an achievable, believable sort of beauty, it’s about products that work and colours that flatter. It’s about making women look glamorous with little effort.
The beloved founder and Creative Director of BECCA – in fact the brand’s namesake – Rebecca Morrice-Williams recently picked up a highly coveted award at the In Style Women of Style. She started her career as a makeup artist in Perth, Western Australia. Frustrated by her own inability
to find the perfect foundation, one that would look natural, conceal blemishes, feel weightless on the skin and stay fresh all day, she set out to create it herself.
BECCA is the perfect range for professionals and business women on the go and is loved and used by Naomi Campbell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyonce and many other famous and beautiful women around the world. The BECCA line has evolved to delight the most demanding makeup artists globally, excited the most respected beauty editors, and met the needs of the busiest modern women around the world.
BECCA beauty begins with the Skin Perfecting Make-Up System, a simple three-step programme designed to correct,
perfect and enhance the complexion. With 34 skin-matching Concealer colours and 30 Foundation colours, the programme makes it possible for all women – irrespective of age, skin-tone or ethnicity – to experience the pleasure of a flawless and radiant complexion that accentuates their own natural beauty. The BECCA foundation range is complemented by an equally extensive colour range including natural toned shades for the face, lips, cheeks and eyes, as well as the finest brush collection. BECCA products care for the skin, have a natural weightless finish and offer everyday protection.
The philosophy of BECCA is about creating a natural, flawless look. It’s really about skin looking amazing - everything else is secondary.
BRAND NEW - Becca Cosmetics
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Within their unmistakable style that could be described as vintage, varsity or fusion, Scotch & Soda tends to include a modern way of living from what is seen around. Each year Scotch & Soda seeks out the latest
trends worldwide - literally-, on the annual company outing around the world. This way Scotch & Soda is able to realize the fusion in their fashion. Variety is the spice of life. So it is all about colours, fabrics and
details, both in men’s wear as well as the Scotch Shrunk kid’s collection and offering their clients something that fits in each individual’s mode of creativity.
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To Scotch & Soda, life is not a competition. It’s not about being the biggest or boldest, to them, knowing what to want and what to stand for, making choices as an individual and as a team is more important
than growing business for business sake. After so many years, Scotch & Soda is still about what they do best: making the best clothes in the world.The first South African store will be open in Sandton City early next year
by Victor Barbosa and Shaun Els, proving yet again that they are at the edge of leading fashion.In the interim, Scotch and Soda is available at Infinte 60 in Morningside Shopping Centre and Melrose Arch.
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INTERVIEW WITH WAYNE KOONIN CO-FOUNDER OF THE WISH COLLECTION
Arts de la TableIconic homeware brand Christofle. Now in South Africa!
The Wish Collection is one of South Africa’s premium high-end retail stores. Since 1997, The Wish Col-lection has indulged the desires of customers by bringing the world to their doorstep. As exclusive stock-ist of some of the most luxurious and iconic brands in the world, the Wish Collection is all about style and sophistication. We sit down with co-founder Wayne Koonin to discuss his journey into the luxury space and the future of luxury on the continent.
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Q.How did The Wish Collection come about?
A. After many years of international travel and purchasing high end luxury products overseas for our personal use, my wife and I identified a gap in the South African market for a super luxury retail store aimed at the middle to upper end of the market.
Q.In terms of the selection process – How do you and Caron navigate the various lifestyle luxury brands internationally and subsequently make your choices on what the African market would want?
A. All the brands that we sell in the shop, we are fortunate enough to have in our home. This has given us the opportunity to understand the quality of these products as a consumer and help us shape our business strategy. International brand recognition and product heritage is a very important part of this strategy. We pride ourselves on selling top end items that are typically number one in their category on a global basis.
Q.Having entered the industry quite early, what were/ are the biggest challenges you and your wife have faced dealing with the Wish Collection up to date?
A. Building the market in South Africa for certain of our brands has taken a few years. Understanding the specific tastes of our clientele has been a process that has informed our business and product strategy. Based on a range of issues, over the years we have adapted our buying strategies to suit our target market. We are confident in the unique combination of our products and brands and its appeal to a broad range of clientele.
Q.As high-end consumers become more discerning and ethically driven with their purchasing in Africa, how does the WC combat this with regards to their product selection?
A. All our suppliers are internationally renowned and have exceptionally high values and standards. As a result, the raw materials and manufacturing of the products is done to the highest standards possible and avoids any ethical issues that may cause difficulties for our customers. This enables us to focus on meeting our clients’ needs without the risk that the product may be tainted or offensive in some way.
Q.What are your views on the current luxury brand market/ landscape in Africa?
A. The major themes of globalization and super luxury brands has evolved over the past decade and the South African and African markets hold great potential in terms of the consumer market. However, customers are discerning and understand quality so they will be very specific in their requirements. If you are able to anticipate the needs of the market and tailor your brand and product selection to meet these needs, you will be able to develop a sustainable business.
Q.What are the biggest challenges you see luxury brands facing in Africa?
A. The market for luxury products is not as big as Europe, America or China so many overseas companies misread the market simply based on size of population. A suitable location to retail the products combined with a deep and thorough understanding of the markets and customers are the most important factors to ensure that a luxury brand will succeed in a particular city or country. In certain instances, exchange rates and import duty structures add additional costs to the imported goods making them more expensive for the local markets.
“BUILDING THE MARKET IN SOUTH AFRICA FOR CERTAIN OF OUR BRANDS HAS TAKEN A FEW YEARS. UNDERSTANDING THE SPECIFIC TASTES OF OUR CLIENTELE HAS BEEN A PROCESS THAT HAS INFORMED OUR BUSINESS AND PRODUCT STRATEGY.“
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Q.As luxury slowly penetrates into the African market, there are a lot of reports claiming it has had to do with the rise of aspirants. Do you agree? And is this the case for the interest of luxury brands towards Africa?
A. We clearly see our target market made up of aspirational value clients and high net worth individuals. Taste and style is something which a customer develops over time. Aspirational values turn into discerning taste and create the desire to incorporate products at this level in every aspect of your life. Many of our customers have been buying from us for many years and we are delighted to watch them experience great pleasure from our products and the positive impact it has on their daily life.
Q.What does ‘Luxury” mean to the African consumer. Is it any different from International understanding
A. When it comes to luxury there is no substitute! Luxury is the magic that creates the “wow factor” for any customer. Owing a special item becomes a reminder on a personal level to always push yourself to greater things.
With the world of modern communication and access to information, the consumer is better informed today than any time in the past and therefore, is able to research products before making a decision to purchase an item. Product houses in turn have become extremely competitive in terms of using cutting edge design, technology and innovation to provide the very best to their customers.
Q.What are the African consumers expecting of luxury brands?
A. Luxury brands place them on an equal footing with their international peers and create a status quo. They expect the products to live up to their name and brand values, whether
it is creating the right style, image or feeling it is part of the overall reason why consumers indulge in these products.
Q.How do you balance both a career in various sectors (Finance and Luxury) and stay true to being a family man?
A. Over many years I have developed the ability to manage all these aspects of my life. There is a certain efficiency that is required to achieve this and my role in assisting the Wish Collection is very much second nature at this stage. I find the products, customers and concept very inspirational and therefore derive great pleasure being involved in the various aspects of the business. My wife plays a huge role in supporting me in my career, as a mother to our young family and also running the business on a day to day basis, so together we make an excellent team.
Q.What is the future plans for the Wish Collection?
A. There are a number of exciting developments which remain under wraps at this stage. In the short term, the most exciting development is the relocation to our new store in a premium location in the Sandton City shopping center. The design of the store will compete with the best in Europe and will enable us to showcase our products in the best way possible.
Q.In terms of brand extension, what other luxury sectors do you envision the Wish Collection tapping into?
A. We have recently launched the iconic homeware brand – Christofle - in South Africa. This brand has adorned the tables of the rich and famous for almost two centuries. To enhance our homeware offering, we have also introduced the Le Jacquard Francais range of table linen from France that has the most incredible array of colours and fabrics.
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There are a number of other exciting ideas that we have in mind however, our strategies remain closely guarded and we will only role out our next exciting brand when the time is right.
Q. Would you say the South African market has become competitive with the recent surge in multi-brand luxury stores popping up?
A. Yes to a point. Location is critical in South Africa as the traffic and flow of clientele is different to the high streets of Europe and New York. Understanding your target market and having a focused brand and product strategy is critical. Just because it is imported does not mean that the quality is considered to be in the luxury category and will sell well in this market.
Q. What are your personal luxuries?
A. Shaving with my Edwin Jagger razor and sliver-tipped badger brush using any one of the Geo Trumper scented shaving creams followed by the Chez & Speake No.88 aftershave, is the only way to start my day!
Wearing any one of my Corneliani Italian Slim Cut Suits made from the finest fabrics, along with their exceptionally well crafted shoes and tailored shirts creates the edge for any occasion.
Q. What are your views on where Africa is going with regards to the future of luxury?
The market will continue to develop and expand in key areas but the challenges are not to be under-estimated. Identifying the correct brands and building long term partnerships with suppliers is very challenging and is a huge barrier to entry. Ultimately, location remains one of the most critical factors in determining the success of a product in a market, especially in Africa.
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“IN THE SHORT TERM, THE MOST EXCITING DEVELOPMENT IS THE RELOCATION TO OUR NEW STORE IN A PREMIUM LOCATION IN THE SANDTON CITY SHOPPING CENTER.“
THE WISH COLLECTION
The Wish Collection is now at SANDTON CITY Shopping centre, Shop L24, Lower Level, Entrance 5 (5th Street Entrance) Sandton City (opposite Musica)
Email: [email protected]
NORMAL STORE HOURS
Monday to Thurs: 9am to 7pmFriday to Sunday: 9am to 6pm
Phone: 011 784-0408Fax: 011 784 1349
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Authentic GreekCuisine
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Everyone is raving about Janice Honeyman’s Magical Pantomime Spectacular ALADDIN. The music, the sets, the costumes, the humour and the world-class South African tal-ent will astound and delight you.
The mysterious Madame Zingara welcomes you to her forest where legends and folklore come to life; secrets and myths dance in the air and magic becomes tangible.
15 Nov – 20 Dec The Joburg Theatre
From Feb 2014Montecasino Outdoor Event Area
ALADDIN PANTOMIME
MADAME ZINGARA
After Forever Tour
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Don’t miss this opportunity of buy-ing memorable and uniquely hand crafted Christmas gifts for family and friends. Plenty of uniquely cre-ated Christmas gifts, supper ven-ues, live music and entertainment including children’s activities.
Direct from a worldwide tour, interna-tional ice dance sensation The Impe-rial Ice Stars make a triumphant return to the Teatro at Montecasino with THE SLEEPING BEAUTY ON ICE.
5 Dec – 12 JanTeatro Montecasino
BRYANSTON MOONLIGHT MARKET
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Johnny Clegg returns home with A SOUTH AFRICAN STORY, the show he played at the Royal Albert Hall in March this year. The show is his sto-ries of his life and how various local and international history influenced his music.
International singing superstar Katherine Jenkins is set to return to South Africa, performing 2 concerts at Montecasino
29 Nov – 1 Dec 2013Teatro Montecasino
27 Nov 2013Montecasino Outdoor Piazza
“CLIFFMAS CAROLS”with Gareth Cliff and friends
OUT TOWNENTERTAINMENT
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Rich Real Grill Bar, one of Bedfordview’s most luxurious restaurants and entertainment venues, has recently added an elegant privé dining room that transforms into a vibey piano bar by night where musicians provide live lounge entertainment Wednesday to Saturday.
Rich Real Grill Bar is the perfect setting for weddings, conferences, product launches, birthdays and private celebrations, with a seating capacity of 300 and our privé dining room, a seating capacity of 120 or 150 cocktail style.
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Bookings: 011 615 4562www.richgrill.co.za
Bedford Square, Cnr Van Der Linde & Smith St, Bedfordview, Gauteng GPS Coordinates: -26.187502, 28.125901
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RESTAURANT - Showcase
Our aim is to make people feel fabulous with our space. The name Rich is entirely appropriate and attention to detail reigns supreme from the outside to the inside. It’s where old world glamour meets modern style and sophistication. The menu is just as elaborate, from Fillet on the Bone, creamy camembert parcels, Carpaccio with parmesan, rocket and truffle oil and a variety of steaks with the sauce of your choice that come sizzling to your table. Another favourite is the
roasted lamb steak and honey, soy and ginger glazed ribs. An assortment of seafood and pasta is also available. The desserts are just as decadent and the chocolate parcel – warm, velvety Lindt chocolate in a phyllo pastry shell with home-made pecan and praline ice-cream is to die for. Rich Real Grill Bar provides entertainment from Wednesday to Saturday in the Private Dining Room which can accommodate up to 120 seated guests and 150 Cocktail Style. The bar
RICH REAL GRILL BAR, ONE OF BEDFORD-VIEW’S MOST LUXURIOUS FINE DINING RESTAURANTS AND COCKTAIL BAR.
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has an exotic cocktail menu and an extensive wine list and a fine line up of international bubbly. Join us and celebrate your birthday, anniversary, christening, Christmas or New Year or any function in style.
• Seating Capacity - 300• Private Dining Room – 120 Seated or 150 Cocktail Style• Conferencing, Banquet, Birthdays or any celebration
Bookings – 011 615 4562 www.richgrill.co.za
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Why did you choose to become a Chef?
I have French roots? Perhaps that has something to do with the pull towards the culinary path I am on. I recall cooking in the kitchen with my gran and mother as a youngster, the house always filled with aromas. Meal times always brought people together. I was about 10 when I had a few mates over for a sleep over and my mum suggested I cook for them, so I cooked them a spag bol. My mates gobbled it down and to a large degree I think I fed off the reaction I received from them. From that moment onwards I was hell bent on becoming a chef. Up to now, food always seems to be a nostalgic factor in the food I cook as it evokes emotions, memories and generally should transport you back to the good old times.
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INTERVIEW WITH GREGORY GAUTIER, THE MEAT CO. EXECUTIVE CHEF.
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What do you do to insure the quality of the food going out to customers?
Depending on the size, and complexity of the organisation, various approaches should be employed (in my experiences anyway). Trying to envisage what the end user is actually experiencing helps me work backwards from a logistic, planning and training point of view. The Meat Co prides itself on ingraining discipline, organisation and standards into the guys in the trenches delivering the service/ product. The Meat Co sees its suppliers as partners.
Tell me about an accomplishment that you are most proud of in your career?
I would say coming out of a Joburg college and walking into the back of Le Gavroche (Michel Roux’s haunt) and landing a job in one of the best restaurants in Great Britain at the time – based on my very obvious willingness to learn, work hard and of course my passion. Since then, there have been various moments of glory here and there, and I would like to view any victories over career challenges I have given myself as “proud moments”
Tell me about your management style?
I always try to maintain a consistently stern (yet fair) approach with the staff. Having said that – people are not text book, and none of them react to one style of management the same, thus I learn more about different types of people every day. Sadly in this particular trade, and I am sure most chefs will back me on this is that one will mostly come across unskilled workers,
who have worked their way through the system over the years and found themselves grilling or tossing salads, without the “discipline” aspect of their training instilled in them which chefs actually intending to become chefs have been exposed to. Thus I would view myself as somewhat of a disciplinarian, and I like to follow with praise for good work, and nurture where I can. It is always the challenge trying to get the most out of the team and most importantly, trying to get them to work as a team, in synergy. The Meat Company believes in promoting staff internally and many of our South African staff are now working in our restaurants in the Middle East.
What is your favourite food to eat?
Grans food - classic. Comfort, non-pretentious, to a degree, peasant food. Big flavour food that evokes nostalgia. Food that makes me mumble with a huge mouthful “my God that’s good”. I love street food!
What do you do to stay educated about new trends?
It always astounds me that food moves in new directions all the time, which I will always keep a nervous eye on, so as not to lag behind. Food mags and food channels generally cover what the current cutting edge guys are doing. Taking the old bag out to a currently trending restaurant to see what all the fuss is about always helps - strangely, classic has come through time and time again, as the only style that never dies and because The Meat Co is an international brand, they are always evolving and adapting their menu to suit current trends
Describe a typical day at The Meat Company?
I normally enter the Meat Co with an “agenda”. Something that needs addressing, someone that needs training, staff that need addressing, a solution that needs to be introduced, and a system that needs to implement. A function that has to co-ordinated. It’s not by any means glamorous and I guess there is no such thing as “general” or “typical” because I’m afraid my brief is simply too broad to answer this truthfully ;)
“UP TO NOW, FOOD ALWAYS SEEMS TO BE A NOSTALGIC FACTOR IN THE FOOD I COOK AS IT EVOKES EMOTIONS, MEMORIES AND GENERALLY SHOULD TRANSPORT YOU BACK TO THE GOOD OLD TIMES.”
Gregory GautierExecutive Chef - The Meat Co
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INTERVIEW WITH SOMMELIER MIKE BUTHELEZI
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Selecting the appropriate wine to accompany a well-prepared dish is an integral part of the dining experience at Signature Restau-rant. Mike Buthelezi works as a sommelier at Signature restaurant in Morningside, and lectures at the Johannesburg branch of the academy We caught up with Mike, and asked him to provide us with some insight.
How did you become interested in wine?
A. It began as more of a quest to offer complete waitron service, can you imagine singing about food but failing to say a single word when it comes to recommending the accompanying drink? Wine specifically!
Can you describe your pathway to becoming a sommelier?
A. My pathway to becoming a sommelier has been a great deal of a challenge, firstly understanding the profession (sommelier), what it is that one has to do to become a top sommelier. You got to have passion for it. Be self-driven; taste as much as possible, it’s learning every day all the time. I strongly believe staying humble and appreciating clients’s taste preferences helps as well.
What do you think is the most versatile wine?
A. The most versatile wine is the one that is multi-dimensional, a wine that offers something different each time you take a sip, a wine that makes you sad to see the last drop.
Why do people tend to think that red wines are superior to whites?
A. In as much as red wines can mature longer, there are some exceptional white wines out there that are superior in every sense. I think it all has to do with people’s preferences than anything else.
What is your favourite food and wine combination?
A. My favourite food and wine combination is the pairing that will enable me to enjoy my meal exactly as the Chef intended it to be and enjoy my wine in its originality. ie. the meal and the wine must co-exist, be in harmony. No enhancing the food/ wine.
How do you decide which wines to sample?
A. It’s always wise to sample everything new all the time, so am always on the lookout for new wines, what I might have missed, interacting with other sommeliers/ people in the wine spectrum.
Is there a person you especially admire within the wine industry?
A. Eben Sadie from the Sadie family wines, he is bold enough to follow his dream, create wines that few winemakers would have dared to do, he is a trend setter.
Describe your experience interacting with customers on a daily basis.
A. Interacting with clients on a daily basis has been the most enlightening part of my profession, can you imagine attending to people from different cultures, beliefs, and personalities? For example, what does a customer mean by “a good wine?” Are they talking about the quality, the price or perhaps a certain label? The list is endless but as a sommelier you have to be able to understand what the customer wants, it helps built relations and the reputation of the Restaurant
What do you love most about your job?
A. Helping clients enjoy their dining experience, meeting new people be it clients, winemakers, sharing a good glass of wine.
Do you ever drink beer or cocktails?
A. I enjoy cocktails from time to time, beer, I will take a sip once in a while, and I like cocktails, the creativity.
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