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UP THE HILLWATERFALL, HILLCREST AND KLOOF RICH IN TRADITION
GRANT PITCHERA LEGEND IN DURBAN PHOTOGRAPHY
THE COMMUNE SHARED OFFICE SPACE LIKE YOU’VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE
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containerrevolutionCHECK OUT THE NEW mOBILE FOOD SPOT TREND HAPPENING AROUND DURBAN
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More comfortable cabins
More mouthwatering dining options
More leisure and entertainment attractions
More space for wellbeing and relaxation
More choices for kids and teenagers
Even before MSC Sinfonia sets sail, stepping on board is like embarking on a voyage of discovery. With its impressive array of new features and facilities, the ship is now even better equipped to satisfy every need.
Spacious new cabins with balconies delight with superb panoramic views. Enlarged restaurant and buffet areas serve up an even greater variety of culinary treats. A new lounge area to fill with music and dancing. An enhanced MSC Aurea Spa with more space for massages.
All this is just a taste of what a cruise on MSC Sinfonia can offer. There’s a world of new experiences to discover on board, day after day, moment after moment. MSC Sinfonia is the ship that suits you.
Comfort that suits youThe renewed MSC Sinfonia takes comfort to a new level. From the new carpets, reupholstered seating and repainted ceilings in the Reception and other public spaces to the redecorated corridors and stairways, the entire ship feels brand new. Every cabin has been refurbished with new carpets, fabrics and features including flat screen televisions. The 94 new balcony cabins are a gift to our sea-loving guests, affording exhilarating ocean views and allowing them to breathe in the unique atmosphere of each new destination.
Dining that suits youWith an extra 600 m² dedicated to dining on deck 5, there is more space than ever before for MSC Sinfonia’s chefs to tempt our guests with a mouthwatering choice of dishes every day.
The Il Galeone and Il Covo restaurants and La Terrazza Buffet offer three different identities to give our guests more choice all day long, making food the star of the cruise.
The enhanced buffet is open 20 hours a day, serving everything from juicy burgers, pizza and fresh pasta.
Entertainment that suits youGuests on MSC Sinfonia can enjoy 20 captivating hours of entertainment every day, ranging from spectacular stage shows, live music and parties to activities and courses for guests of all ages and all tastes.
For a more rewarding cruise experience, the onboard entertainment programme also includes a series of special themed events. Themed nights including the Tropical Sail Away party and Italian night are the ideal excuse to don fancy dress and have lots of fun.
Wellness that suits youAt MSC Cruises, we are focused on giving guests the opportunity to relax in all kinds of different ways.
The MSC Aurea Spa now boasts more space for pampering and relaxation, thanks to three new massage rooms for individuals and couples.
With two restyled open-air swimming pools, two whirlpool baths and a power walking track of 200 metres among its recreation facilities, the renewed MSC Sinfonia offers countless ways to stay in shape.
The renewed MSC Sinfonia is the second ship to take part in MSC Cruises’ journey of innovation
The MSC Renaissance Programme iscreating ships that suit you
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Everyone feels like a kid when they’re having fun. Maybe that’s how we’ve developed such a
good understanding of what children really enjoy. And now we’ve combined our experience with the know-how of world-famous partners to create new play areas, new activities and new facilities for 5 different age groups.
For the � rst time, there’s a dedicated area for babies, designed in partnership with Chicco. For the Mini and Juniors Clubs, there are two brand new LEGO® play areas - something you won’t � nd on any other cruise ship.
Another new development is separate
areas for the Young and Teens clubs, including a Virtual Arcade created in partnership with Namco®, the company behind some of the world’s best loved video games.
So whatever age your kids are, they can look forward to having more fun than ever before.
Prestigious partners like Chicco, LEGO® and Namco®, have helped to create fabulous new play areas for children of all ages, starting with an exciting spray park packed with fun water features.
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Juniors Club(7-11 years) by LEGO®
Young Club (12-14 years)
Top 13 - Exclusive Solarium
SportsCentre
Baby Club (under 3 years) by Chicco®
Mini Club (3-6 years) by LEGO®
Teen’s Club(15-17 years)
Virtual ArcadeTeens arcade by NAMCO
Outdoor Buffet Restaurant
Il Caffè del Mare
Sinfonia Lounge & Library
Shopping AreaPhoto Gallery
Sanremo Casino
Doremi Spray Park
Reception-Guest Services
MSC Business Centre
Shore Excursions Office
Pool Area
Cabins & Suites
Inside*Ocean view*Balcony*Suites
Ambassador
Cigar room, lounge
Pasha Club Disco
Restaurants
Il CovoIl Galeone
MSC Aurea Spa
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Sinfonia@Caffé San Carlo Theatre
MSC Sinfonia New areas, new comforts, new attractions
Bars
Buddha Bar*Café le Baroque*Manhattan Bar*Shelagh’s House*Capri Bar*
Buffet Restaurant
La Terrazza
Entertainment that suits kids and teenagers
KIDS CRUISE FREE!
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We spent a day checking out a few of the latest mobile
spots. Restaurants in containers, who knew?
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Food writer Shirley Berko is making her mark as she boasts
about Durban’s growing foodie revolution
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The Commune is a gathering of makers
and brands offering a collection of apparel,
home goods and design.
We take a look at the deep history as well as
the newest development and growth happening up the hill in Hillcrest,
Waterfall and Kloof
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Grant is one of Durbans best photographers is our latested profiled photographer in the
mag
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6FROM THE
EDITOR
8feedback Socials
See what’s been happening socially in and around the City.
12Fab Stuff
Gadgets and things shared by resident Durban Geek Guy,
Marc Forrest.
RESTAURANT REVIEW
We visit Lupa in Hillcrest for the best
food!
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Two moms and daughters headed off to Indigo fields for a little pampering. They share
their experience
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Durban Cuizine
Up the Hill
Grant Pitcher
The Commune
Container Revolution
Indigo Fields
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Durban is not a sleepy hollow. Recently I’ve heard a few references to how our city isn’t vibrant or energetic or doesn’t have the buzz of some of the world’s big cities or the thriving economy of Jo’burg. Perception is a bitch, isn’t it?
It’s all about what you see every day and what you use to model your perception of this growing, dynamic place we call home. For me Durban isn’t just the inner city, which has it challenges, its make up includes many places and suburbs that have the most amazing history, lifestyle and energy. Right from the colorful suburb of the Bluff to the rolling hills of Hillcrest and Kloof, Durban spans a diversity that many of us are blind to or maybe just don’t realize. We need to awaken our senses once again and celebrate the nooks and crannies that are our city. The energy of our unique ways of life are rich and abundant throughout Durban and believe it or not our economy is ticking over, rated higher than Cape Town, and up there with the top cities in Africa. We are on the map and we contribute.
We can argue all the negative stuff, and there is negative stuff, or the basis of economic assessments but when all is said and done this place, Durban, is where you and I have chosen to call home. I can’t speak for you but I prefer to think that the place I call home is great, has potential, its people are special, its heart is genuine and there is so much here to experience, it would take a lifetime to get through it all. We just need to reopen our eyes...Durban is vibrant and energetic and has a buzz about it, it’s time we started telling people about our home.
In this edition we unpack just a little of what is great about Durban. We focus on Hillcrest, Kloof and Waterfall in our area feature plus we’ve interviewed local food writer Shirley Berko who is a proud supporter of Durban cuisine and the exploding food revolution happening here. This is another bumper edition and we’ve included a review of Jo’burg based hotel, St Andrews, for those of you travelling upcountry every now and then.
We trust you’ll enjoy this edition and look forward to chatting to you again soon.
Till we meet againGod Bless
Justin Scott, Editoremail me | [email protected]
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After leaving his morning radio show at the country’s
biggest radio station over a year ago, Gareth Cliff went
out and started his own station called Cliff Central.
The concept of listening to online radio in South
Africa was still in its infancy. Now 18 months later the
team has launched their first iOS and Android apps,
called CliffCentral. The app is pretty simple in terms of
functionality, but it allows you to listen to live streaming
of the shows, as well as catchup on the podcasts of
each show that has been aired. This makes it simple to
listen, on the go at your convenience.
apptastic There seems to be a new wave of apps hitting the world at the moment, all seemingly making our lives a lot easier in the digital world around us. in this edition, we take a look at three awesome
apps making waves in South africa
zomato
Wumdrop
Ever been on the hunt for the perfect restaurant in an
area you aren’t familiar with? Or looking for a specific
cuisine and don’t know where to find it?
Enter Zomato…Zomato is your one stop app for all
things food, allowing you search for restaurants in
specific areas. You also have the ability to rate and
review the restaurant, and read previous reviews to see
how other people have rated it. There is also the ability
to bookmark places you have found to re-visit later.
Recently crowned as the South African App of the
year 2015, Wumdrop is your Uber for deliveries. The
service allows you to select pick up and drop off
points and within a few minutes, a driver will arrive
to collect your package and deliver it. You then are
automatically charged according to the distance of
the delivery. The app is solely developed in South
Africa, and is only currently available in Jo’burg and
Cape Town, but Durban (and surrounds) is on the
cards very soon!
CliffCentral.com
By Marc Forrest | www.MarcForrest.coM
You can snap the QR codes of each app to download them
fRom the Respective app stoRes
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Unpretentious, yet sophisticated, the Big Easy Winebar & Grill at Hilton Durban, brings together all the elements that make a restaurant more than just a venue.
Great food, amazing décor and a laid-back vibe… Big Easy-style.
Inspired by Ernie Els’ sporting passion and his love of Africa and our commitment
to a farm-to-table delivery, our menu is a taste sensation from across the nation,
delivered to perfection.
Food & Wine Events I Live Jazz Corporate Entertaining I Great Grills
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Carnival Kaleidoscope high TeaGreyville Exhibition
1. Alice Leah, Malca Louw & Stephanie Berry2. Carol Clark, Alice Leah & Jane Linley-Thomas3. Carol-Lea Hulett & Anna Kelly4. Julie Russell, Tarryn Livsey & Mia Jacobs5. Fatima Randeree & Shivanie Naidoo6. Alice Leah, Karen Monk-Klijnstra, Lisa Bobbert & Stephanie Berry7. Karen Fann & Adrienne Brown8. Jane Linley Thomas, Liesl Coppin, Carol Clark, Lisa Bobbert & Marion Loudon
The SceneThe 10th Annual Mum’s Mail High Tea in Association with The Sunflower Fund was held at the Greyville Exhibition and Events Company.
A total of R206 000 was raised – this will go to The Sunflower Fund for the tissue typing of potential bone marrow stem cell donors.
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eCR’s Womens BreakfastICC Durban
1. Charmaine Nel, Heidi Germishuizen & Kathy Venter2. Elicia Smit, Kerusha Pillay & Alison Nel3. Brenda Kayton & Fenella Rivalland4. Karen Leppan & Bernice Love 5. Sharall Smith & Chantal Mare6. Derosha Govender & Chantal Padayachee7. Xoli Dlamini & Kantha Naidoo
The SceneEach year, FNB and East Coast Radio bring together women from all walks of life for a morning of inspiration and encouragement. This year’s businesswomen’s breakfast was all that, and more, with talks from Zelda Le Grange and Lorna Maseko, among others.
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Area Feature
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Durban is a vast city, with no shortage of attractions: our iconic stadium, the beaches, world-class shopping malls…we could go on. But discovering every nook, cranny and crevice of South Africa’s ‘Miami’, as Durban is often called, is where the magic truly lies. In this edition, we took a stroll Up The Hill – trawling Hillcrest, Kloof and Waterfall; areas rich in history and brimming with promise.
Words Jodi van Wyk
UPthe Hill
Area Feature
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The rain started bucketing as soon as we
hit the freeway. Jackets, beanies and
mittens (some of us were extra prepared)
appeared, and we chatted about when last
we had visited this part of Durban. The
weather may have been dreary but that took nothing
away from the crystal-like beauty of Kloof, which we
drove into first. The leafy suburb derived its name
from the Afrikaans word for ‘gorge’ or ‘steep hill’;
named for the famous Kloof Gorge in the Krantzkloof
Nature Reserve. Extending from the top of Field’s
Hill, Kloof was still pretty much in that delicious
mid-morning sleep in when we arrived. Kloof was
founded in 1927 and has retained much of the charm
of yesteryear…tree-lined streets and lofty, winding
roads.
Much of the activity in Kloof during the early 1900’s
was centred around the town’s railway station. The
current station building is a replacement of the
original building in 1896 and, today, is the popular bar
and restaurant: Stoker’s. It is also the main terminus
for the Umgeni Steam Train, which runs over the
weekends, to Inchanga and back. The train passes
through the Valley of 1000 hills, another breath
taking facet of the area. On that particular morning,
the Valley was preposterously gorgeous; the rolling,
seemingly unending hills tumbled on either side
of us, prompting one of the team to compare the
scenery to what one might find in the KwaZulu-Natal
Midlands.
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We were, by this point, thoroughly enjoying our
trawl. It led us to the oxford Village Market, formerly
known as The Heritage Market. It was a place I
visited often as a child and, though the market has
changed significantly since my younger days, it still
has a stunning mix of those shops you would not find
anywhere else – bakeries, restaurants, craft shops, a
dedicated ballet outlet!
Just over the hill, we stopped for a cup of something
warm – our fingers were beginning to turn blue – and
were drawn to the quaint Pot and Kettle. The vintage
décor and friendly staff instantly warmed us up,
as did our conversation around one of their round
tables, overlooking the (yes, I’m mentioning it again)
amazing Valley! The Pot and Kettle has been around
for more than 15 years and their experience shows:
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home-style cooking and a legendary cake table.
Food is a major part of our mini-meander – with
restaurants like Piggly Wiggly, Bellavue Café, La
Strada Ristorante, Papa giovanni’s and aubergine
and andreaotti’s, the Upper Highway area is a
fusion of tastes, flavours and style. (We enjoyed a
delectable lunch at Lupa osteria in Hillcrest! (see
our review on page 46)
The Upper Highway area is home to some of the
country’s most prestigious private and boarding
schools: St. Mary's diocesan School for girls and
Thomas More College in Kloof and the renowned
Kearsney College in Botha’s Hill. Kearsney’s
marketing director Robert Carpenter told us the
school was founded in 1921 on the North Coast and
was moved to its present campus in 1939. Through
its various community initiatives and continued
production of strong men of society, Kearsney
remains one of the best schools within the area.
Our meander continued, and this time we were
looking for something specific: the greensleaves
Medieval Kingdom. Had I known there was a
castle – yes, a castle – in Hillcrest, I would have
visited ages ago! Set on the prestigious Camelot
Estate, the castle is perfectly authentic. We felt as
though we had popped out of Durban and hopped
back a few hundred years, into the Medieval Era.
Turrets, manicured lakes and lush gardens make
for an English country paradise. Walking through
the stone-lined walls of the castle, I expected King
Henry himself to stride out and greet us.
As our meander wound down we found ourselves
on the road to Waterfall, where we encountered
exciting development. With the new Watercrest
Mall spearheading the building of a larger, more
efficient interchange the area is very clearly
experiencing the benefits of a growth spurt. Estates
like Le domain and Cotswold downs are also
beginning to burgeon. This view is supported by
Seeff Properties Hillcrest and Kloof director Michele
Wilson, who added that the area has changed with
the migration of major retailers ‘up the hill’. “You
don’t have to leave the village for your shopping
ideas, but yet still enjoy the ‘farming, out of town’
feel, with an extremely pleasant and cool climate.”
She mentioned newer developments, including 101
on Acutt and Clifton Hill Estate, and the sought
after Rob Roy Retirement Lifestyle Village, each of
which caters for a specific niche within the market.
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“Most exciting to us, too, is the completion of the
most welcomed Hillcrest Private Hospital, which will
encourage professionals and staff, who will become
our purchaser’s future sellers and rental market.”
Michele says the upgrading of Inanda Road, which
accommodates the necessary increase in volumes,
is another gem. “It has opened up an ease of traffic
to our fast developing Waterfall area, which has just
enjoyed a major facelift.”
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Durban CuizineShirley Berko loves good food, especially when it’s local and she’s writing all about it!Shirley Berko is a real treat: she bounds up for our interview wearing an enormous smile and immediately starts up a steady stream of chatter. It is this - her bubbly disposition with liberal lashings of wit - that makes her anything but your run-of-the-mill blogger.
Food Feature
Words Jodi van Wyk
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slightly oversaturated – everyone with a laptop,
internet access and decent photography skills can
blog. I have found that people do not just want
to read about you. It’s about your experiences
and the spin you put on something, someone else
might deem ordinary.”
The blog, as Shirley put it, has exploded; this
has paralleled with the burgeoning of the local
food industry. A large part of Cuizine’s appeal is
its uniqueness – Shirley puts her distinct touch
on each post. And she is not facetious in her
opinions, either. “My first post was of my feet!”
Shirley throws her head back in a fit of laughter.
“I’m not one for pretence. I write honestly about
my experiences and hope people will enjoy what I
have to say.”
She might fancy eating out all over Durban, but
Shirley calls herself a ‘good cook, terrible baker’.
She shivers as she recounts her first attempt at
a chocolate cake: “I was trying to caramelise the
tip of the meringue under the grill I nearly set fire
to our kitchen. I also make exceptional chocolate
bricks!” Well, her baking skills aside, Shirley’s blog
is a veritable treat.
Connect with her on www.cuizine.co.za.
PhoToSMain LeFT Shirley’s food photography is considered to be one of the best in KZN ToP RighT Another great food shot BoTToM Shirley Berko, KZN’s new and dynamic food writer
Mayfair Café seems the perfect spot to
meet Shirley; the eatery is a delightful
spot with a view of Durban North traffic
as it whizzes by. Places like this are
the reason Shirley started Cuizine, her
food blog, in 2013. “I found that Durban needed an
avenue to explore the food industry. I was, and still
am, extremely inspired by fresh, local products. But it
shocked me, and made me somewhat ashamed, that
nobody else talks about how amazing the Durban food
scene is.”
Before she started the blog, Shirley had spent 11 years
working in advertising. “It was a loveless marriage,”
she rolls her eyes as she stirs her cappuccino. “During
the last two years, I started working on food brands
and that,” Shirley smiles again. “That was like finding
The One. You know, that moment when you find your
calling? I knew then that I had been called to worship
at the altar of food.”
Cuisine is Shirley’s boulevard to shouting out about
the food revolution in Durban. She cites the food
and restaurant culture in Cape Town: “yes, the food
in Cape Town is awesome. Nobody denies that…but
there is an explosion of talent right here in Durban. It
irked me that some overlook that, and choose to focus
outside of our city. I made it my mission to prove that
Durban is beyond the bunny chow.”
Though Shirley is au fait with being called a blogger,
she prefers the term ‘food writer’. And, she adds,
neither label is one she should deliberately choose. “I
will admit, in the beginning I struggled to get respect
under the label of blogger. Additionally, the market is
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In our fourth photographer profile, we speak to Grant Pitcher, an established photographer who captures the heart and essence of structures like few others can. The international, award-winning photographer specialises in architectural images and the hospitality industry. His goal is to become one of South Africa’s most respected photographers.
Tell us a little bit about yourself?
I’ve been married to Melanie since 2002 and we
have a beautiful nine-year-old daughter, Nasia. My
wife is my greatest supporter and inspiration! I love
the great outdoors, being an avid mountain biker
and the Drakensberg is my special place where
I lead multi-day hiking expeditions each year to
the high peaks of South Africa - often in Winter,
always with a bit of extra load in carrying my DSLR
camera and tripod up to 3000m above sea level!
As a family we love to travel and it’s a treat to visit
my parents every three years or so in Vancouver,
Canada and get to experience the bigger world
in which we live. Vancouver is an architectural
photographer’s paradise.
how long have you been a photographer?
I started charging for my work in 2005 but it wasn’t
until mid-2010, when I closed down my website
development business, that I focused almost
entirely on photography.
What or who got you started in photography? did
you study?
I’d always had a keen eye for photography and
took loads of photos when
travelling Europe in the late 90’s. But the website
business needed photographs for our client
websites and often they didn’t have many, so
I offered this service initially as a value-add to
City Photographer to look out for
CITY MAG PROFILE
GrantPitcher
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our development service. I have
never studied anything related to
photography so I’ve learnt all I know
via trial and error and researching
plenty on the internet.
What type of photography do you
specialise in?
I am an architectural photographer,
specialising in high impact and
dramatic, lowlight imagery of
beautiful structures. This genre has
immense diversity, ranging from large
corporate and commercial venues
to massive 50000m²+ warehouses,
aerial photography, high value
residential homes and resorts and
hotels. Additionally, due to my love of
coffee and being an aspiring amateur
cook, I enjoy promoting my food
photography skillset.
how would you describe your style?
I feel my style is documentative, as I
capture what is presented in front of
the camera…but in all my imagery I
attempt to show the structure as the
eye sees it and create the necessary
emotive elements that the architect
would have liked to convey in the
structural design.
What type of cameras do you shoot
with?
I chose Canon at the beginning of
my career and have been loyal to
the brand ever since, building on the
equipment range as budget allowed.
Canon makes the best lenses for
architecture; I use their 17mm Tilt Shift
L series lens for almost all my exterior
shots. I combine this with the 5D
MarkIII body for high impact results.
Why did you choose to specialise in
this photographic genre?
I believe that I see shape and form
really well. Throughout my website
development days, I always described
myself as a layout designer rather
than a graphic designer. I visualise the
important key elevations of a building
just as if it were being seen through
the eyes of the architect. I get rather
excited in being able to achieve ‘the
hero shot’!
Who is your idol in the industry
how has he helped shape your
photographic style?
I don’t feel any one person has shaped
my style. I do however, owe massive
gratitude to Nigel Tarboton from
Metropole Architects, who inspired
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A brilliant photo is one that evokes emotion - makes the viewer go WOW. One that beckons
the question ‘how did he achieve that?
me and trusted in my ability from
the early years. We still have a great
working relationship to this day and
their architecture is so enjoyable to
showcase. Then it’s friends like
Dennis Guichard whose sensational
fine art representation of architecture
is so inspirational and Cape Town
photographer Adam Letch, who
has an incredible way of showing
the expansive, rectilinear viewpoint.
Internationally, one of the world’s
foremost architectural photographers
I follow, is Gerry O’Leary who has shot
a substantial volume of work in the
Middle East.
What do you think is the trickiest
thing to photograph?
Massive structures with no place to
recede to capture the whole site in the
image - that’s always a challenge and
it’s wonderful when, somehow, I can
achieve this. Oh, and photographing
in very contrasting light: I find this
really challenging, especially when
my favourite time is dusk or dawn.
I’ve termed my own saying about this
time: It’s the ‘equalisation of light’
for dramatic image capture whereby
the strength and quality of the light
is the same inside and outside of
the building. This is when the most
impactful shots are possible but this
really only occurs for about 10 - 15
minutes and photographers call this
‘the blue hour’ - it’s a magical time!
What, in your mind, makes a brilliant
photo?
One that evokes emotion - makes the
viewer go WOW. One that beckons
the question ‘how did he achieve that?’
Good cameras are so readily available
and affordable these days, which
has led to so many people taking
photographs so, as professionals in the
industry, we need to make sure we’re
always achieving the best possible
results and making that extra effort to
take a better image than anyone else.
CELL | 083 324 7509EMAIL | [email protected]
WEB | www.grantpitcher.com
Grant’s photo of Eden Rock Aloe Ridge
highlights his skill at shooting real estate.
The Vancouver skyline is another one of
Grant’s power shots
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‘The Commune is a gathering of makers and brands offering a collection of apparel, home goods and design. We are a collaborative inspired by slow living taking design back to the foundations of comfort and utility. In The Commune tools, space and ideas are shared.’
A Collaborative Effort
Places to check out
Words Jodi van Wyk
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There is a trend in Durban; one
that has seen a surge in local
EVERYTHING – design, artisan
food, artists – staking their
claim on the city. They seem
unwilling to allow international brands and
fads from other countries – provinces, even
– to captivate the people of Durban. It is
refreshing to see spaces crop up where local
designers and makers collaborate: spaces
like The Design Space, in Station Drive. The
Commune is a light, airy floor in The Design
Space, where creative juices literally drip
from the stark white walls. What was once a
bare floor in an old factory now hums with
promise and passion.
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The idea of The Commune had bounced
around in Amy Venter’s head for a while,
before it materialised. The owner of
popular artisan clothing label Jane Sews
had already set up operations on the
fourth floor of The Design Space, so she
was familiar with the area. “I had my eye
on the floor The Commune now occupies.
I wanted more space for Jane Sews, to
incorporate manufacturing and retail so
our customers could see the process of
making the garments.” But the space
was too large for Jane Sews to occupy
solely. “I started thinking of how we could
collaborate with other makers and brands
who were in a situation similar to ours.”
Jane Sews occupies a large portion of
The Commune, where the factory is set
up, fronted by a streamlined reception
area where racks of Amy’s stunning
designs hang. The range focuses on
key pieces within a woman’s wardrobe,
each garment made from natural-based
materials of the best quality. Amy says
the growth of her brand and the others
who have joined her, has been organic.
“There is a wonderful sense of urban
renewal, a sense of community among
the local creatives. In The Commune,
we feed off each other’s energy and
encourage and promote each other.”
Kerry Baker, who owns Kraft eyewear
with her husband, is another maker
based at The Commune. The Bakers
work in tandem to create functional
art – their eyewear is made from exotic
hardwoods sourced predominantly from
off cuts and repurposed salvaged pieces;
each pair is hand crafted, hand cut and
hand sanded, making them completely
unique. Kerry believes spaces like The
Commune are desperately needed in
the local creative circles. “We aren’t
recognised as being creatives. If we start
to support each other, then surely the
city will follow.” Since basing themselves
at The Commune, Kraft Eyewear has
seen their brand recognition increase.
“Our customers can come in here and
see how everything is made, before
they buy it. Our brands can now grow,
so our locals are not forced to rely on
international brands. It turns out that
people from abroad are now recognising
our brands.” Michelle Stewart of Michelle
Robyn Jewellery (MRJ) has been at The
Commune since it opened in March.
“It feels like we’ve always been here,
though it’s only been eight months,” she
says. “My dream was to have a space I
could start up my brand in and set it up
to be a functional and happy place to
PhoToSLeFT Kraft eyewear owners Kerry and Rhett Baker oPPoSiTe LeFT Jewellery Designers Michelle Stewart and Christy-Anne oPPoSiTe BoTToM The Janes Sews factory sapce
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create jewellery. The Commune is just
an amazing place to work in and to be a
part of. Being around other designers and
makers can only enhance you as a maker
and designer.” Secretly designing pieces
for herself and later adding them to her
range is Michelle’s modus opperandi;
working at The Commune has allowed
her to form friendships and support other
local designers, which she is passionate
about. “Running your own business
comes with its great advantages and its
challenges and it is great to be alongside
others who are doing a similar thing and
experiencing similar things.”
Michelle shares a workshop with her good
friend Christy-Anne, of Christy-anne
Jewellery – a brand that specialises in
customised, bespoke pieces and a trend
line. Like most, Christy-Anne loves the
idea of like-minded, creative people
sharing a space. “I had previously been
working alone from home and was
looking for a space where I could be
involved in a bigger picture. The energy
and vibe of working around people who
are all trying to make a creative mark to
improve our city and country, is amazing.
Too many designers keep to themselves
don’t realise that by working together,
you grow the design industry as a whole.”
The Commune also houses a host of
other local makers and designers,
including Saviour Brand, glass garden
and Journey Man. The space is open
to the public during the week. First
Thursdays is another concept unique
to The Commune, where they host live
music, poetry and other forms of art
and makers open their workshops to the
public.
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I love to eat. And, here at FabMags, it’s almost a
prerequisite for being part of our awesome team.
But ordering the same thing at the same restaurants
can totally suck the joy out of eating out. So,
imagine my abject euphoria when I discovered that
it does not have to be so! The Durban food industry
or, more specifically, the way in which we eat, is
undergoing a metamorphosis. Here begins the trend
of container food – setting up shop in an old shipping
container and attracting all manner of people to your
unconventional eatery. We rallied a few of the troops
and set aside a day to eat our way through Durban,
starting at…
Words Jodi van Wyk
Something Unique
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Freedom Cafe
Afro’s Chicken. If you are
from these parts, chances are
you have already heard of – or
sampled – the insanity that is
Afro’s. One of the earlier ‘container
restaurants’, Afro’s is characterised
by its obscure, bright yellow container
plonked on the South Beach Promenade.
Their simple menu is what catches me: chicken
strips or a chicken burger with tjips. Not chips, Tjips. But don’t
let the simplicity fool you; this grub has earned legendary
status on the streets. Kevin Boyd says he had had his eye on
the container – which is actually a building designed to look like
a container - since it was installed, just before the 2010 Soccer
World Cup. “I used to run passed it and dream of using it. It
has an interesting setting, almost sitting on the cusp between
all walks of life in Durban: those who use the promenade
and those who work or live on South Beach.” Though he
acknowledges that it is ‘ridiculously small’ inside the yellow
box, he is amazed at how wildly popular Afro’s has become –
the brand has a restaurant in Churchill Road. “After choosing
both sites there was a fair amount of: eish, what have we done?
But both have worked out the way they were intended, and
then some!” He is thrilled with the city’s container revolution,
though he believes it’s just getting started. Kevin says what’s
great about being in Durban is “that when you do something a
little different, you stand out that little bit more than you might
in other SA cities. It’s exciting times!”
So, back into the car we get (pumping up the aircon because
it is a beaut of a day) and head about 10 minutes west, to
Freedom Café. I heard more than a few whistles and wows
when we stopped off – and, with good reason. This jaunty spot
is built around a fire engine red container. The best way to
describe Freedom Café would be an oasis: obscurely placed
in the bustle of Durban is a glass-walled sanctuary of, simply
put, freedom. Lush gardens surround the café, housing two
milky pink flamingos and a few outdoor tables, if you feel like
immersing yourself in nature. We chatted to X on our way in,
who took us on a quick tour of the eclectic café; the bright
yellows and reds have an odd way of simultaneously exciting
and relaxing you. “It was the first container in the area,” X tells
us proudly. “Have you seen our hotel?” He asks casually, over
his shoulder as he leads the way to a line of unassuming white
containers. The Concierge is an extension of Freedom Café, but
by no means the ugly stepsister. Cosy rooms with inimitable
décor and a host of special, quirky touches that instantly take
you on a mental journey from the streets of Durban to Miami.
I assure you, a morning or afternoon at the Freedom Café will
ease away stress and worry from your aching shoulders. But we
didn’t stay in the hip spot too long, because dessert was about
to be had.
Afro’s Chicken
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Dessert before lunch…yes,
we did. You might consider us
slightly unhinged, but when I tell
you about Scoop Me S’More,
you will completely understand our motives. Scoop
Me S’More has taken Durban and surrounds by storm,
selling traditional ice-cream ‘sammiches’ out of its old-
school caravan called the Scoop Mobile. Although the
Scoop Mobile is only around on weekends, our team
was not going back to the office without sampling a
legendary ice cream sammich. We found a Scoop Me
S’More outlet in Overport, where we sat down to three
different sammiches – bubble gum ice cream squished
between two Astro cookies, vanilla ice cream between
choc chip cookies and chocolate ice cream being hugged
by a chocolate brownie and double chocolate cookie.
Each recipe is a winner, and this is what Fatima Seedat
believes contributes to their success: “I was frustrated
at the lack of delicious, fun, affordable ice cream options
that were available. We simply filled a gap in the market.”
Since launching at the Good Food and Wine Show earlier
this year, Scoop Me S’More has become a phenomenon.
Fatima believes the food truck trend, which already
works well in Cape Town and Johannesburg, is just
catching on in Durban. “When Scoop me
Scoop Me
VB’s Café
This trip opened our eyes (and the top buttons of our jeans, but we didn’t mind) to an alternate dining experience. If you are tired of visiting the same eateries time and again, do yourself a favour and hop in your car to try anyone of these unique places.
Trust me. You will be a richer person for it.
S’More began, quality food truck vendors were few and
far between, but now customers can pick and choose.
It’s fantastic. We will still gravitate towards big brand
eateries every now and again, but foodie experiences
are such fun…and yummy, of course!” We had one
more stop before the day wound to a sumptuous close:
VB’s Café on Virginia Beach. If you have not been
down that side of the world for a while, you would be
pleasantly surprised to find the black and yellow VB’s
container set up just metres from the waves. Ryan
Delaney says VB’s was born out of frustration from
Durban Northers: “there was nowhere to grab a bite to
eat while watching the waves, with the sand between
your toes. The decision to do something about it came
after a few drinks at a dodgy little pub in Parkhurst,
in November 2014.” With Virginia Beach being
upgraded, Ryan and John McNamara decided to
jump in and re-introduce the beach to residents,
providing a quintessentially Durban experience
right on their doorsteps. They opened the
day after they got the go ahead from the City
council, frantically trawling Gumtree for a
food trailer. “We found one for sale in Stanger
and promptly drove there to buy it. We had
it cleaned and vinyl wrapped overnight. Initially
with no electricity, toilets that were not working
and an inexperienced team it was hard work but we
have managed to get to the point where we can offer
patrons a tasty consistent offering, albeit simple beach
grub, in a great setting.” Our team certainly felt the
authentic Durban vibe as we savoured our burgers with
the salty tang of sea air on our lips. Ryan summed up
the experience aptly, mentioning how novel it is to be
able to enjoy a dining experience away from the “bricks
and mortar of a typical restaurant”.
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Investec International
The Investec International Rugby
Academy, headed up by former
Springbok, Dick Muir, is an initiative
offering rugby players and coaches high
performance rugby tuition by former
international and SA rugby icons.
The next academy will take place in
December at St Charles College in
Pietermaritzburg and will offer the academy’s
highly sought after, level specific courses for
players and coaches.
An opportunity to be coached by the Best
The academy’s December course will feature
former Rugby World Cup players Marius
Hurter, Werner Swanepoel, Louis Koen and
Butch James, former Scottish player John
Allan, along with former national coaches
Andy Keast (British Lions), Braam van
Straaten (Wallabies), Gary Gold (former
Springbok assistant coach) and Nico le Roux
(All Blacks technical advisor), as well as
provincial coaches Grant Bashford and Brad
Mcleod-Henderson. Players can look forward
to learning from former Springboks Gcobani
Bobo, Ian MacDonald and Brent Russell as
well as most capped provincial player in SA
Jacques Botes.
Rugby stalwarts Peter de Villiers, Nick Mallet,
Mark Lawrence and Murray Mexted (Director
of the International Rugby Academy of New
Zealand) and specialists Mark Steele (former
Springbok conditioning coach), Dr Peet du
Toit (Neurological and Physiological testing),
and Tim Goodenough (meta-coach)are also
part of the line-up.
The Investec International Rugby Academy
provides players with lectures and practical
sessions in skills, mental toughness,
nutrition, supplementation, conditioning and
professionalism in the game. In addition,
former professionals and players are matched
by position, allowing players to work closely
with and learn expert knowledge from these
professionals, in the academy’s Position
Specific coaching and analysis sessions.
At the baseline of rugby, the academy offers
a three day Prestige Player’s course (ages
8 to 11) and a four day Intermediate Player’s
course (ages 12 to 15). These courses are
designed to provide a solid foundation for
all aspects of the game. The academy also
offers a more intensive week-long course, for
players wanting to improve their game within
their school or for those hoping to build
a career in rugby. The Advanced Player’s
course (ages 16 to 18) covers all aspects of
the game.
The Investec International Rugby Academy
aims to improve SA’s talent base, not only
through player development, but also
through coaching structures. The academy
offers a four day Prestige Coaches course
and an Advanced Coaches course, which
runs concurrently with the Advanced Players
course, for those wanting to learn more about
the game or wanting to keep up-to-date with
the latest international trends.
The academy also offers Customised School
courses throughout the year, which allow
players from each age group an opportunity
to learn from specialists within their team and
school environment.
Players and coaches are invited to partake in
the Investec International Rugby Academy’s
highly sought after player and coach courses
which will commence from 10 to 16 December
at St Charles College in Pietermaritzburg.
TEL | 031 940 5565EMAIL | [email protected] | www.investecacademy.com
Rugby Academy
* Player and coaches courses 10-16 December
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Cancer Conquering CoutureIt has been said, more times than anyone could count, that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. While
overuse has the tendency to make the sentiment clichéd, a local businesswoman has unlocked its truest meaning. Aldytha Da Silva launched a unique project that celebrates beauty in its purest form
and we celebrate the women putting faces to the fight against cancer.
CM
Words Jodi van Wyk
Photo Credit Sally Blackman
Adelle Botes (43)Stage 2 Breast Cancer diagnosed at age 32 Treated and 11 years cancer free
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Ingrid Hatton (42)Diagnosed with stage 2 Breast cancer in March 2015. Currently undergoing treatment including lumpectomy, chemo and radiation
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Alexis Yapp (34)Diagnosed with non-hogkins lymphoma at age 23. Treated and
10 years all clear
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Aldytha, the newly crowned
Mrs South Africa first
princess 2016, certainly
knows a thing or two about
beauty. The 40-year-old
beauty owns Make-up Your Mind, KZN’s
leading hair and make-up agency and has
enjoyed a 22-year career in the industry.
Through her journey as a finalist in the
Mrs South Africa pageant she gathered
a group of strong women, each of whom
is a cancer survivor, and had them
photographed in a way that showed
immense strength and dignity. “My
personal mantra is beYOUtotheFULL,”
Aldytha tells us. “With my industry
experience and passion to see women
truly embrace their natural beauty, it only
made sense that I use my skills and pull on
my industry relationships to make these
ladies the heroines.”
The idea evolved from an originally
planned Cuppa for CANSA tea party, into
a full-scale photo shoot, entitled Cancer
Conquering Couture Fashion Showcase. “I
truly wanted to celebrate the ladies who
have journeyed the road of cancer and
adversity and have come out stronger
for it.” She believes God added each lady
who needed to be included in the project.
“I had crossed paths with each lady at
some point in my life…some from church,
some are good friends, some were clients
and one a mom I do the school run with.
New friendships have been formed and
information shared about each journey,
which in turn is helping each other.”
The project has raised R70 000 for
CANSA and Aldytha sees it becoming an
annual event. “I realise that if you faith to
step out of your comfort zone, miracles
truly do happen.”
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2016.
“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. It is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart,
the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.”Audrey Hepburn
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We were invited by the charming Jenny and her
amazing team to come and spend the night at
the newly-renovated cottage at Indigo Fields, so
we decided on a mommy/daughters trip over the
Woman’s Day long weekend. We clambered into
the car early on Friday morning car and enjoyed a relaxing drive
to Nottingham Road. Of the three of us, I was the only one who
had been there before and so the “oohs” and “aahs” as we drove
into Indigo Fields were just what I had been waiting to hear!
Admin done, we were taken to our lovely outdoor lunch table in
the garden. We had arrived, were relaxed and happy, loving the
environment, and we eagerly put in our lunch order (the food is
an experience all by itself).
Once we had truly unwound and were comfortably full, we were
herded off to change into our lovely spa gowns and, before we
knew it, we were whisked away for our first treatment. We loved
the short “game drive” to the tented camp where the team of
lovely ladies were waiting to pamper us with a full body massage.
As it was a warmer day than I had experienced there before,
the fireplaces were not lit. Instead the tent flaps were unzipped
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Simply the best IndIgo fIelds spA
to allow a breeze to flow through — the sounds of the bush,
the birds and the grass rustling all definitely add to the perfect
tranquillity. After that, it was back in the Jeep and up to the top
for a walk down to the old boma area, newly redone to house
the Jacuzzi and scrub area. Here we had a quick steam session,
followed by the amazing salt scrub before we finished off with
more champagne and a great chat session in the warm jacuzzi —
wow, girls never have nothing to talk about.
Sadly our treatments were over, but the best part was yet
to come. We went into the lounge to enjoy our Amarula and
homemade truffles while the dinner options were read to us
by the inestimable Pat and then happily drove up to the new
cottage. We absolutely fell in love with this quaint cottage the
second we walked in. It’s just lovely and so girly! We adored
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every bit of the look and feel of it —
it’s a very definite must-visit for four!
There we headed straight for the
shower, after which we donned our
pyjamas and then chatted happily
while we waited for our dinner to
arrive — there is NOTHING better
than eating a three-course dinner
clad in your PJs and seated at a
beautifully laid table in a stunning
setting, with the addition of great
conversation. There just is not! We
enjoyed another round of wine with
dinner and all too soon our comfy
beds and duvets where calling to us.
The next morning, well-rested,
relaxed and smiling, we packed
up and ended our stay with a fab
breakfast. I love the fact that Indigo
Fields just works! It also easily
accommodates ladies’ groups (two,
four or eight), couples are welcome
and special days like anniversaries
are made even more special with
their extra touches. Moms and
daughters love the bonding time
and I have even seen a dad and son
and moms and sons — everyone
loves this place, no matter what the
combination. Ah, yes, we know we
will be back again — soon.
Book your pampered getaway,
contact Indigo Fields at;
Tel: +27 33 266 6101
email: [email protected]
Web: www.indigofields.co.za
TEL: 031 765 305914 OLD MAIN ROAD
TEL: 031 266 8793124 JAN HOFMEYER ROAD
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in the heartthe perfect spot in Jo’burgSo many families travel upcountry for business, to reconnect with family and friends or to just take a quick weekend break. Finding the right place to stay can make the journey something special and we’ve found the perfect place in Bedfordview, two minutes from Gillooly’s Lake and the freeway. Welcome to the St Andrews Hotel and SpaWords justin scott
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The five star St Andrews Hotel and Spa is a hotel haven tucked away in the foothills of the Gillooly’s Mountains and the beautiful
surrounds of Bedfordview but offers a truly central location for just about any destination you need to get to.
The hotel spoils its guests from the moment they enter the large steel gates and take in the lush gardens, water features and breath taking pool. Just behind the three storey hotel building itself are open views of the lake and gardens and distant hills of Bedfordview. The view isn’t one you’d expect for a hotel only 10 minutes away from OR Tambo and about the same distance to the heart of the city.
We juggled our time in Jo’burg between a festival in the east, shopping at all the major malls (Rosebank, Sandton and East Gate) and just relaxing at the hotel with our feet up and relaxing. Access to all the main freeways is really quick and easy and we found the hotel seems to be located perfectly irrespective of where you’re heading to. Sandton is a little way off but it’s Joburg and the 15 minutes drive is quick and easy. For everything else it was a breeze and we even decided to take in a rugby game at Ellis Park without worrying about getting lost or being too far away from the hotel.
The rooms at St Andrews are spacious and offer all the luxuries you could want in a home away from home. Each room has a unique botique design to it, making it stand out from your regular, run-of-the-mill hotels. We enjoyed the flat screen TV, underfloor heating, airconditioning and both bath and seperate shower in the rooms. We found the double basins a special treat and thought it was a nice touch if you’re travelling with a partner. We also didn’t need to worry about space for our luggage, there is more than enough in the room.
Breakfast each morning was at the superb Trent’s restaurant which caters for intimate dinners or large groups attending conferences or weddings. Just off the main restaurant is a tucked away patio with tables and chairs that allows you to put your feet up and enjoy a coffee and the morning paper
while watching the city come alive. We loved the special spaces the hotel had on each floor that can be used as a get away spot to read, grab a magazine or just chill.
The hotel has so much more to offer and whilst we didn’t get to make use of the spa we visited it just to see what we were missing! All round the St Andrews Hotel and Spa is great value for money and offers so much more to its guests. We highly recommend booking here if you’re doing a trip to Joburg soon.
call us | +27 (0)11-579 7500visit | 22 Milner Avenue, St Andrews
Bedfordview, Johannesburgemail | [email protected]
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TRenT’S ReSTaURanTTrent’s Restaurant is an elegant and
sophisticated venue offering a variety of dishes that will tantalise your taste buds
ConFeRenCingThe hotel offers three conference rooms
and can cater for small groups of 10 or 20 delegates to bigger groups of 30 or 40
a PooL FoR The BRaVeThe pool is a centre piece of the hotel
and the water theme carries all the way throughout the hotel.
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The menu is diverse enough to cater for
a wide variety of palettes, but not so
expansive that one feels lost when choosing
a meal – a brilliant balance!
Though we were already quite satiated, we
could not leave without dessert…so said
our waiter. After some persuasion, we were
served a warm chocolate brownie with a
scoop of vanilla ice cream and caramel
popcorn. We heard angels singing by the
second bite – the moistness of the brownie
bounced delectably off the creaminess
of the ice cream. The popcorn was a
mischievous treat! The dessert was the
perfect curtain call to our enchanting lunch
symphony which, by all accounts, was one
of the best meals I have enjoyed in a while.
If you are looking for unbeatable ambience
and incredible food, then Lupa should be at
the top of your list.
I have said it more than a few times – to
anyone who will listen, really – that I
believe pasta makes the world go ‘round.
Particularly on a cold, rainy day. Now,
when we visited Lupa Osteria in Hillcrest,
the weather was putting on quite a show;
the rain was nearly torrential and a few bolts
of lightning winked at us as we entered.
As soon as we swept through the doors of
Lupa, I felt two things: warm and hungry.
Warm, because the eatery is an aesthetic
treat: bare brick and glass walls that allowed
streams of cosy, natural light to bathe
our table. And hungry, because the most
marvellous aromas kept wafting over while
we perused the menu.
We were positively ravenous, given the
weather; our waiter recommended the
antipasto platter for starters. A selection of
mortadella, slices of salami, cheese, olives,
and focaccia. The stars of the platter were
undoubtedly the zucchini fries – what a
delight – and the marinated brinjal. We
loved the variety of tastes; it is a fabulous
option to nibble on while you decide on
mains. We also tried the meatball starter –
beef and pork meatballs in a slow roasted
tomato sauce with whipped ricotta. The
meatballs were succulent and soaked up the
sauce beautifully, with the creamy ricotta
providing a sharp tang.
A few of us around the table had to
compromise on our main choices (we
all wanted pasta) and our waiter was
most helpful with explaining the merits
of each dish. Let me begin with the
fegatini pasta…absolutely sublime! The
combination of chicken livers, bacon and
mushrooms marinated in a creamy chilli
sauce was devastating. The bolognaise was
everything this classic dish should be, with
a delicious herby tomato base that had us
intrigued until the last bite. We sampled
some calamari, which was fried to crispy
perfection and seasoned magnificently.
The wood roasted lamb shank was, quite
possibly, the favourite for the day. Tender
slivers of meat that slid off the bone,
complemented by a gorgeous tangy sauce
and a selection of roasted vegetables. We
also tried a parma ham salad, which was
surprisingly filling and stunningly presented.
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Words Jodi van Wyk
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