on the cusp

A fitting note on the theme of upcycyling and fresh starts.

Next time you're in JHB, check out the Maboneng Precinct- it's supposed to be the Binnelander's Woodstock. If you're not heading into the Vaal triangle anytime soon, have a look here.

If you're interested, Jonathan Liebmann is basically the driving force behind a lot of the change that got things rolling in Maboneng. Rumour has it, he's set his sights on Maputo in Mozambique next. Yes please.

Welcome back to 'city eat love'.

"it's not a polaroid if it was photoshopped"

Definition of Hipster (as supplied by Raqel Cherry, studying music at Masters, Calif.; the quintessential but original hipster in denial):



"those people who are always at cool places before anyone else knows about them who carry polaroids and comb their hair back. They wear plaid shirts and skinnies with prescription nerd glasses."


The same genius minds that created the neighbourgoods market in Woodstock have fashioned a little hipster heaven in Woodstock. next door to the What if the World art gallery and just below gorgeous second hand store, Afraid of Mice; Superette is a glowing hideaway in manky, downtown Albert Road, that’s quickly developing a really cool nyork/Brooklyn feel.

Contempory furniture and a homely vibe, with a changing daily menu and oddly delicious cakes that will make you wish the menu didn’t change everyday. Possibly the best breakfast sarm in all of cape town and lunches assembled from fresh and local ingredients, monthly dinner club.

The blog here.

Homely Goodness!

Hoorah the Kitchen! A lovely home-lunch, away from home, gobbled up while grazing elbows with friends and strangers alike. Delish and some really different salads at r40 for a really full plate, plus the menu changes daily. Try their famous love sarms, (even better than those at their biscuit mill stall), magical for brightening the worst of days. The Kitchen is making weekdays wonderful from Sir Lowry road, Woodstock with a warm vibe and beautifully friendly staff. They also caters for events and judging from the library of recipe books stuffed into the already attractively full Kitchen, these ladies can make most anything you’d imagine.

See the inspiring owner, Karen Dudley’s blog here.