1st Edition of The WKND Social

I mentioned last week that I'm part of The Collective that have been working on The WKND Social, which is a monthly event focused on Good Food Good People and Good Music. A brunch and day party not to be missed!

Last Saturday was our debut at Narina Trogon (for Brunch) and The Puma Social Club (for the Day Party), it was an EPIC 90s music themed Saturday afternoon.

Brunch was served from 11:00 - 14:00 and featured a menu of classics in line with our 90s classics theme. Egg Benedict, English breakfast, French toasts.

Savoury french toast with bacon & moskonfyt

Egg Benedict with Paprika Hollandaise

Gordon's Dry Gin came on board with classic cocktails for brunch like G+T (Gin & Tonic for those who don't know) and a couple of yummy Gordon's signatures The Apple Tart and the Ruby Cooler.

Gordon's brunch cocktail sponsor

The rest of the afternoon was all Party at The Puma Social from 14:00 - 20:00, check out the Tumblr and Facebook page for more pics taken by Stephanie O'Connor of http://cvarin.tumblr.com/!

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The Collective presents The WKND Social

For a little while now a few friends and I have been working on a project called The WKND Social.

Who is the  Collective you ask?  Well if I have to say so myself it's a group of talented, strong women, daughters, sisters and some of us are mothers as well. Nandi of FEAST, Thithi of Teeteeiswithme, Vie of VieMyself&I, Steph the Photographer http://cvarin.tumblr.com/ and TumiMohale (her blog is about to be out soon, Can't wait!)

What is The WKND Social you ask? Good Food Good People Good Music! Brunch - Beautiful People - a few drinkies thrown in & a Day Party. I'm seriously excited! We're creating a space where people can socialise and share ideas over a good meal, a few drinks and then dance the afternoon away.

The first installment of this monthly event is happening this Saturday 20 October 2012 in Braamfies ( Braamfontein).

TICKET OPTION 1: 

Brunch & Day Party

Ticket includes access to the Saturday brunch followed by the day party.

PRICE: R180

TIME: 11am to 6pm

Please note: Brunch is served between 11am and 2pm.

TICKET OPTION 2: 

Day Party Only

PRICE: R50

TIME: 2pm to 6pm

Tickets can be purchased online from quicket.co.za or click this link :http://www.quicket.co.za/events/1118-the-wknd-social/

Here's a little teaser for ya, give ya a little taste of the vibe think 90s, a throwback to highschool socials, boys and girls on either side of the hall waiting for someone to make the first move.

twitter: @thewkndsocial

tumblr: thewkndsocial.tumblr.comemail: info@thewkndsocial.com

Posted up at Post

Posted Up

Post Breakfast Lunch in Braamfontein, corner Juta and De Beer streets, has become my Saturday weekly. The running club starts and ends around the corner and a run is always followed by either a cafe latte or a full on breakfast. I love walking in to the sounds of Vinyl and the smell of fresh brew on a Saturday morning.

It's a no fuss order at the counter and take a seat joint.  I have to say purely from the looks of it, Post's menu has almost everything I could want for breakfast and brunch, at a fantastic price. I say almost because my favourite eggs benedict is not on their menu.

The french toast with honey, camembert and figs is perfect for the cheese lover. Though you have to be a honey lover too, drizzle deluxe. The french toast isn't overly sweet itself, sliced and layered with smokey camembert and drizzles of honey. Topped with a preserved fig (I love konfyt). It's delish! It's vegetarian, so you know I had to add a side of bacon.

It's not just honey, there's mead

The Greek yoghurt with fruit and halva is a must for those who love a decadent breakfast. The Yoghurt is full cream/ full fat lol just the way I like it!

Greek yoghurt

The homemade lemonade is not to be missed!

Lemonade it's homemade

Post is warm and efficient with everything made to order right in front of your eyes. Perfect for a quickie coffee or Braamfie people watching during the week and Saturdays. Great price point! If you're a big group come early, because it is small, and head to the tables in the courtyard.

I have to warn you the guy with the beard at the counter is as dry as they come, but this adds to the charm I must admit.

Post
70 Juta street, Braamfontein
072 248 2078
Mon - Fri 06:30 am - 4pm
Sat 08:30 - 2pm

Braamfies brunching at Narina Trogon

Walking into Narina Trogon, on De Korte street Braamfontein, reminds me of a couple of New York spots, it's Ze Cafe meets The CoOp I kid you not! Beautiful and serene with calming pastels.

Narina Trogon is pin drop quiet inside on a Saturday morning, with one waitress on hand which is ample. The lack of patrons did not put us off. We, a few of the Love World Tour-ists, started with fresh squeezed juices, all with a helping of ginger to ward off the change of season flu. Think apple pear ginger or apple carrot ginger combos.

The portions are pretty and petite, which big burly gents might object to. But for a ladies brunch the portions were perfect.

English breakfast

Can't go wrong with the fry up well scramble up.

French toast

My french toast was a tad disappointing, it had not been soaked in the cinnamon egg mixture long enough. Although the caramelised banana was wonderful slightly soft and not overly sweet followed by almond flake crunch.

Eggs Florentine

As pretty as the eggs florentine are, they are visually delectable with a perfect poach but the bright hollandaise was average on taste.

I love Narina Trogon's serenity, so I will be back to try the fishcakes at least.

Narina Trogon
0113396645
81 De Korte Street
Braamfontein