As you can imagine, it is fairly difficult to decline an invitation to a launch promising Mexican flavours, sensational food, lively music – and most importantly, an original, small-batch premium sipping (not slamming!) tequila from Jose Cuervo. Intrigued by this idea of a sipping tequila, we excitedly attended the press launch of the new Jose […] Read more...

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So let’s just say I have been on a favourite five hiatus… The last time I put together my list of favourites was in June 2015 meaning a full seven months have passed in between, including the start of summer, my birthday and Christmas! I always find the start of the year is a crazy […] Read more...

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When Nelson Mandela square first opened – when it was still known as Sandton Square – it was THE place to be seen, eating or socializing in Jo’burg. As the years passed on however, the area became somewhat cluttered with mediocre restaurants, serving average, over-priced food to foreigners. Most of them probably thinking: gosh, food […] Read more...

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Give me a reason to dress up and to celebrate with friends and I’m in! Add some delicious food, refreshing drinks and latino music to this mix and you make 1x Ilaria a very happy girl. The end of October is most famous for Halloween celebrations, and although it still is very much an American […] Read more...

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So last Saturday, the Spruce girls headed to one of our favourite annual events  in Jozi: the Sanlam Handmade Contemporary Fair. Last year was our first time attending the event, and we recounted how amazing it was in a post on the blog. This year was no different; great food, an amazing array of wines, champers […] Read more...

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