Noble Savage (he said): By now most of you would have heard about the new casino in Pretoria, named Times Square. Apart from the obvious gambling, a lot of airtime was given to the restaurants, particularly Guy Fiery and J-Something’s places. Both these have had very mixed reviews so far, …
Noble Savage (he said): A few Saturday nights ago it was the wedding of two very good friends, so needless to say on that Sunday we were feeling a bit “under the weather”. Also, the Friday night was Whiskey Live, so we were both working on a two-day compound hangover. We …
What we got up to during Restaurant Week 2017 Autumn Edition – Al Fiume Noble Savage (he said): Out of the city again! This time heading to Al Fiume, located on the grounds of River Place Lodge. It’s right on the Hennops River, so the setting is very calm and …
Noble Savage (he said): For our next lunch, we went to Bijou at Toadbury Hall in Muldersdrift. Again, first time here, and too sure what to expect. The day was slightly cool and overcast, so I was hoping for some comfort food, and was not disappointed. But first, the venue. …
Noble Savage (he said) Ah, Restaurant Week! When most of my disposable income disappears, and my clothes mysteriously shrink in the wash. The Autumn 2017 edition had a few favourites, mixed in with a couple of newcomers to keep things interesting. So let’s jump in… 1st stop: EB Social Kitchen …
Having lived in Centurion for a good couple of years already, it took me an embarassingly long time to discover Hemingway’s Restaurant and Wine Cellar at Leriba Lodge. I started to pay attention when a good friend mentioned that they usually drive all the way from Fourways to celebrate special occassions in …
Noble Savage (he said): Gin is quickly becoming the new “it” drink, with everyone and their mother jumping on the bandwagon. Carbon Bistro has for the last 15 months been Pretoria’s only quality gin bar, and they recently upped their game with the introduction of Flights of Gin, their …
Noble Savage (he said): Turn ‘n Tender Steakhouse has been on our radar for some time. Most recently they opened a new restaurant at Menlyn Maine, which, by my count, is number 12 in Gauteng. So they are clearly doing something right. So we were very excited to be invited …
Noble Savage (he said) We recently took a trip to Bloemfontein to visit some family, and decided to head out one afternoon for lunch. Bloem is not exactly the best place to open a restaurant; most here don’t see their second birthday. I’m not entirely sure why this is, but …
Noble Savage (he said): In continuing with our Italian theme for March, we decided to give Lupa Osteria a try. Our first exposure to them was during some-or-other festival (I remember the MCC distinctly; the rest, not so much) at Design Quarter late last year. They weren’t open yet, but …
