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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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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With spring (supposedly) in the air, it seems a whole host of new restaurants and eateries have sprung up overnight in anticipation of the warmer weather, and the downhill slide to December. One just needs to browse the Zomato ‘newly opened’ collection to see how many places have opened up around the city in the […] Read more...

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