Food & wine events in Johannesburg vary from trendy to exclusive and both have to be experienced
Updated 12th January 2022 Local is lekker: eating out in Craighall Park What does ‘lekker‘ mean? Go to Liz at Lancaster blog post on South African slang Craighall Park is home to a wonderful variety of eateries – 2 excellent family friendly places, good Italian and bistro food, Greek, Chinese, fine dining, cocktail bar vibe […]
Read More »A rare opportunity to visit this special place in the Cradle of Humankind Do you know what a folly is (apart from various current heads of state)? And what is a potager? This is your chance to find out. And at the same time you can have a wonderful day out of Joburg and support […]
Read More »Where is Liz? Every now and again I feel the need to sneak out of my office at Liz at Lancaster and hunker down with a book or some writing over a cup of coffee and even sometimes a light meal. Recently I met my son for a lunch get-together just to remind him that he […]
Read More »What used to be called the Rosebank Rooftop Market is now the Rosebank Sunday Market and it’s a fabulous place to browse, eat, drink and relax, and … if you’re like me, …. buy … on a Sunday morning. It is much better laid out than before – more spacious and with the different sections well […]
Read More »Original Post of 2nd June 2017 UPDATED 12th January 2022 18 within 6 blocks in Linden … now that’s a busyness of eateries Along with being a delightfully retro neighbourhood, if it’s a choice of eateries that you want – then Linden is the place which rivals even 4th Ave Parkhurst. A friend of mine […]
Read More »Jazz in Joburg Guests often ask where they can listen to jazz in Joburg and of course the Orbit in Braamfontein is the first place to go. Being in Braamfontein in the heart of the student area, there’s always a great buzz here. There’s jazz every night from 8.30. […]
Read More »Hallmark House 34 Siemert Street, New Doornfontien abutting Maboneng North As part of the tour with Johannesburg Development Agency (arranged by Laurice Taitz of Johannesburg In Your Pocket) it was a real treat to visit Hallmark House. Hallmark House, a […]
Read More »We have some excellent restaurants in Craighall Park such as Cnr Cafe a couple of blocks from Liz at Lancaster and Giles the favourite spot to meet for after-work drinks. However 2 which are Craighall Park favourites are currently undergoing a revamp.
Read More »Chinese New Year COVID RESTRICTIONS HAVE STOPPED LIVE CELEBRATIONS SINCE 2019 (Updated Jan 2022) For many who don’t know the history and context of Chinese New Year it seems to be a never-ending movable feast of celebrations taking place over several week-ends. There are celebrations held at the Nan Hua Buddhist temple in Bronkorstpruit, Jozi’s […]
Read More »UberEATS! We Work Too Hard at Liz at Lancaster Guesthouse Due to pressure of work and people on leave here at Liz at Lancaster’s Guesthouse a much anticipated staff celebration of birthdays, staff thank you’s (2016 Lizella top 4 Star Guesthouse award again!) and general chill out with takeaways and maybe beer but most likely […]
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