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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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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Round Two of Spruce Sweats was a complete departure from our comfort zones! Given the popularity of S.W.E.A.T. 1000, we knew we had to include this workout in our quest for a ‘summer body’ – so this past Saturday, we ventured to the Nicolway Centre in Bryanston for a 7am class. S.W.E.A.T. stands for Specialized […] Read more...

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A monthly collection of five of our favourite things done, seen, tasted, heard, smelt, worn, bought, savoured, enjoyed, touched, liked or loved. We’re sorry it has taken so long to get a Favourite Five out – these last few months have been absolutely crazy at Spruce and in life in general. I am  very happy […] 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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