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The Social Food Club

March 9, 2020

The Social Food Club 9 James Scott St, Brandwag, Bloemfontein, 9301 Instagram @socialfoodclub_ What’s in a name? In the case of The Social Food Club, it’s everything. When passionate owners Jamandi Bekker (of the #LekkerBekkers – winners of MNet’s My Kitchen Rules season one) and Petri Coetzen (the Brand virtuoso behind the legendary Mystic Boer) decided to collaborate on their à la mode eatery, they decided to harness all things they love the most: good food, lekker people and creating good vibes. Enter The Social Food Club – the eclectic Kitchen Bar on James Scott Street, where everything – from the…

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Imperial Volvo Bloemfontein

November 5, 2018

Imperial Volvo Bloemfontein Zastron St, Bloemfontein Central, Bloemfontein www.imperialbloemfontein.co.za Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower – Steve Jobs Situated in the heart of mid-town Bloemfontein is the beautiful bespoke showroom of Imperial Volvo Bloemfontein. A modern retail space of contemporary design, chic Scandinavian furnishings and outstandingly stylish Volvo vehicles. The Volvo retail experience concept is one of many important parts of the innovative Volvo way forward and goes far beyond what you see on the surface. Volvo is a brand that believes everything starts with people. What makes them different from other car companies is the principle of…

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Creative Edge

August 7, 2018

Creative Edge Reizis Square, 1 Torbet street, Bloemfontein Creative Edge on Facebook Creativity is intelligence having fun – Albert Einstein Situated in the hipster cool Reizis Square in a loft on the corner of Andries Pretorius and Waverley road Bloemfontein is the bespoke furniture, lighting and furnishing accessories showroom Creative Edge. A trendy hub of contemporary design, a punch of bold colour and fabulous interior, Creative Edge is known for sourcing, supplying and manufacturing the most eclectic and exquisite designer furniture and homeware. Founded in 2008 in Bloemfontein by Norman and Hettie Bester as part of the Eclipse Group, Creative…

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Little

May 31, 2018

Little Shop 13, Preller Square Shopping Centre, Bloemfontein Little on Facebook Sometimes the smallest things take the most room in your heart • Winnie the Pooh Located in one of Bloemfontein’s much-loved shopping centres, Preller Square, the beautiful bespoke baby boutique Little is the latest chic spot of the local Mommies-in-the-know. With a touch of whimsy, the lovely baby apparel and accessories are proudly inspired by and proudly made of the very best locally sourced 100% natural fabrics South Africa has on offer. The collections are both charming and refined and with the stylish retro-inspired looks and beautifully-crafted 100% cotton,…

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The OFS Smart Repair Paint Shop

April 20, 2018

The OFS Smart Repair Paint Shop 49 Fritz Stockenstrom street, East End, Bloemfontein ofssmartrepair.co.za Painting is easy when you don’t know how, but very difficult when you do • Edgar Degas Welcome to the OFS Smart Repair Paint Shop. Located in one of the city’s top industrial areas, our 5 star Paint Shop is Bloemfontein’s coolest repair hub. Covering more than 1800 m² of our 5200 m² workshop, the OFS Paint Shop is a trendy space of friendly, highly skilled staff and ultra modern top-of-the-line technology and equipment. Did you know: As a local market leader delivering firsts for over 34 years,…

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Bella Casa Trattoria

March 1, 2018

Bella Casa Trattoria 31 President Steyn Avenue, Westdene, Bloemfontein Bella Casa on Facebook Fancy something delicious, hearty and all-a-round delectable? Well, we know just the place! Situated in the leafy suburb Westdene in Bloem is the delightful Bella Casa Trattoria. A trendy hub of friendly, efficient service and fabulous flavoursome food. The saucy handmade pastas are marvelous and the wood-fired thin-based pizzas an absolute must. Rated by Eat Out: SA’s best guide to SA’s best food, as one of the 500 hottest restaurants in SA for an impressive 4 years running, it’s no wonder Bella Casa is such a firm favourite…

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De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa

December 1, 2017

De Oude Kraal Country Estate & Spa 35km South of Bloemfontein on the N1 (to Cape Town) deoudekraal.com People who love to eat are always the best people – Julia Child When the Nelson Mandela Foundation decided to put together The Great South African Cookbook featuring South Africa’s finest cooks, chefs and local food heroes, the result was quite frankly put, impeccable. The book is an absolute treat and features the very best culinary talent our country has to offer. Reuben Riffel of Reuben’s in Franschhoek, David Higgs of MKR SA and the renowned Marble in Johannesburg and Marie Lombard…

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The Royal Fischer Hotel

October 20, 2017

The Royal Fischer Hotel 65 Kameeldoring Drive, Woodland Hills Wildlife Estate, Bloemfontein royalfischer.com Where history and contemporary chic hospitality meet. Located in a quiet cul-de-sac in one of the city’s hippest areas, the 5-star Royal Fischer Hotel is Bloemfontein’s latest swanky hot spot. Named after one of South Africa’s greatest historical figures, Bram Fischer, the original homestead was built in the 1800’s by Abraham Fischer (Prime Minister of the Orange Free State and Bram Fischer’s grandfather) and was recently renovated into a luxury boutique-style hotel with 5 exclusive suites and bucketloads of modern style. The combination of a gorgeous historic…

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El’ Jefe Cantina

September 27, 2017

El’ Jefe Cantina The Walk Shopping Centre, Langenhoven Park, Bloemfontein El’ Jefe Cantina on Facebook When it comes to flavourful food, spicy Mexican-inspired feasts sit pretty high up on our list! If a dish is filled or topped with cheese, chilli or smoky meat and then fried or baked, we’re in. Don’t forget the freshly made salsa, guacamole and lashings of sour cream, or the zingy ceviche that pairs so perfectly with jugs of frozen margaritas or tots of tequila. Located at the The Walk Shopping Centre in Langenhovenpark is Mexican delight El’ Jefe Cantina, Bloemfontein’s latest hot spot. Serving great…

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Prague • Czech Republic

August 31, 2017

Prague Czech Republic, Europe prague.eu Why we love Prague How can you not love a city that is the equal to Paris in terms of beauty? A city who’s intricate and mystical history goes back a millennium? Where local pastries are dreamy and delicious? AND where you can order a beer without speaking, simply by placing a beer mat on the table? If you never did you should. These things are fun, and fun is good – Dr. Seuss A European Hotspot The 1989 Velvet Revolution that freed the Czechs from communism gave to Europe a gem of a city…

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