Category: People of Joburg
Get to know Ash & Jess from Meraki Aesthetic and Beauty Studio
Ashleigh and Jessica opened Meraki Aesthetic and Beauty Studio in April 2017. Ash had a salon from home and so did Jess, and so they decided to join forces and expand and grow their passion and knowledge in the beauty industry. We decided to pop […]
Malt in your mouth! Malt Barrel & Fire Angelo Kellaris
Synonymous with whisky, beer and signature shakes, this modern gastropub showcases malts made for everyone. Growing up Greek, in his dad’s coffee shop, Angelo was raised ringing up the till and dabbling in the deli from his teenage years; before officially learning the trade whilst […]
Chef of the month: Jacques Cronje
Ever wondered what it’s like to be transported to an escapist fantasy world that combines a restaurant with ‘future theatre’? Chef Jacques Cronje, Group Executive Chef of the Milk & Honey Group SA, talks to us about what it’s like heading up the kitchen at the spanking new […]
7 minutes with Ashlinn Gray
The edgy artist, Ashlinn Gray, South African born singer-songwriter, plays with the light and dark sides of her struggle for truth and authenticity. Ashlinn began to write her first songs at the age of 16 and released her self-titled debut EP, along with first single […]
A bubbly chat with Bon Courage’s Jacques Bruwer
Hello Joburgers, Bon Courage is one of a host of top South African bubbly producers who will be showcasing their product at the upcoming Johannesburg Cap Classique and Champagne Festival which takes place on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, April 14 from 12:00 to 17:00 […]
Get to know Antonia De Luca from Leafy Greens Café
A stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of the city, nestled in the foothills of the Swartkop Mountains; is an organic country farm reminiscent of Antonia De Luca’s grandmother’s garden, where she discovered her palpable passion for Italian food as a young girl. A […]
Get to know Héloïse Haupt from Lunaberry
Lunaberry was founded by Héloïse Haupt upon her return from London where she learnt the art of classical French cuisine and patisserie at Le Cordon Bleu. Lunaberry specialises in baking ‘out of this world’ treats which include celebration cakes, cupcakes, cookies and much more. www.lunaberry.co.za […]
Chef of the month: Jack Coetzee
Farm-to-table, snout-to-tail – whatever you call it, for Urbanologi’s head chef Jack Coetzee, the concept of going back to basics isn’t merely a food trend; it’s a way of life. It’s a philosophy in which he prepares his guests the most flavourful, tastiest, nutrient-rich dishes […]
Mix it up with Gareth Wainwright from The Little Fox
If gin is your thing then this super-trendy, ultra-cool cocktail bar situation inside a gin distillery is a definite must-visit! With star mixologist Gareth Wainwright as the captain of the ship and located inside the century-old warehouse in the 1 fox precinct we couldn’t help […]
7 minutes with Dr Carmen Briner
Dr Carmen Briner is a medical doctor with over 10-years’ experience in accident and emergency medicine and is also a mom to a beautiful baby girl. She has a master’s degree in public health and is passionate about disease prevention and health education, which is […]
