Monday 31 October 2011

Lettuce, turnip the beet


So Johannesburg offered up beautiful weather on Saturday and so we decided to venture off the new foodie market. The little sister to the wonderful Salt River Market in Cape Town (which is a favourite of ours) we were very excited that it had been finally brought to Jo'burg.
Going into "town" these days is not generally high on peoples' to do lists, so image our surprise when we turned just before the Nelson Mandela bridge into Juta Street and found ourselves in the middle of an urban revival.
Stylish iron baobabs line the few blocks up to the secure parking, and along the way we pass funky coffee shops, clothing shops and bits and bobs shops.
The parking is R10 as you enter. It's a block or so walk to where the market is situated. Hanging light bulbs (the big, old fashioned kind) and a wall of herbs greets you followed by some jazz and yummy smells.
The market is in a parking garage and has two levels. It is a real foodie market, lots of delicious eats including beautiful injera bread (which is a traditional Ethiopian bread) that was filled with about 9 savoury toppings.
There is honey, fresh flower, fresh organic veg and fruit, delicious macaroons which are flown up from Cape Town every Friday evening and delicious Buffalo Mozzarella from the Wellington area.
Upstairs we found artisan beers as well as freshly shucked oysters and bubbles. There is stylish clothing from local designers, made locally - local is leeker and supporting SA is always a good choice.
Visit them every Saturday!

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