Guide to The Sweet Spot in the Parks
Food scene
Great meat (apparently - I'm a vegetarian) and delicious poke bowls for vegetarians, buzzy vibe, nice cocktails, and gorgeous interior with outside area
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La Boqueria
17 3rd AveGreat meat (apparently - I'm a vegetarian) and delicious poke bowls for vegetarians, buzzy vibe, nice cocktails, and gorgeous interior with outside area
Nonna Mia's Parkhurst
45 1st Ave WLocal pizza takeout, super convenient, super yummy
Slightly upmarket but vibey italian restaurant with ethically-sourced ingredients and nice outdoor bar area
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Il Contadino
Slightly upmarket but vibey italian restaurant with ethically-sourced ingredients and nice outdoor bar area
Fun restaurant and bar with great marrow bones and pap and other fun menu items
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Foundry
3rd AvenueFun restaurant and bar with great marrow bones and pap and other fun menu items
Local pub and pool hall, very popular and lots of fun on Thursdays and Fridays particularly
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The Jolly Roger
Local pub and pool hall, very popular and lots of fun on Thursdays and Fridays particularly
Sightseeing
Constitution Hill is the powerful, moving and beautiful location of our constitutional court, built on the location of the prior prison. There are wonderful artworks, museums, and spaces, and they often host events
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Constitution Hill Human Rights Precinct
11 Kotze StConstitution Hill is the powerful, moving and beautiful location of our constitutional court, built on the location of the prior prison. There are wonderful artworks, museums, and spaces, and they often host events
A great area, really nearby, with wonderful contemporary and traditional art galleries. They host a First Thursdays event with art exhibitions, food, drink, music - it's a wonderful, fun way to see our local art.
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Keyes Art Mile
21 Keyes AveA great area, really nearby, with wonderful contemporary and traditional art galleries. They host a First Thursdays event with art exhibitions, food, drink, music - it's a wonderful, fun way to see our local art.
Spas / salons
Reliable South African spa chain that offers the full range of spa treatments
Sorbet Parktown Quarters
3rd AvenueReliable South African spa chain that offers the full range of spa treatments
Art
Reputable South African gallerist who represents a range of interesting, up and coming artists
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Stevenson Gallery
46 7th AveReputable South African gallerist who represents a range of interesting, up and coming artists
Arguably South Africa's leading art gallery - beautiful space, wonderful sculpture and exhibitions; next door is Circa, which focuses on modern art
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Everard Read Gallery
6 Jellicoe AveArguably South Africa's leading art gallery - beautiful space, wonderful sculpture and exhibitions; next door is Circa, which focuses on modern art