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Go on a sensory cocktail journey with Marv Cunningham this August

MyPR: Go on a sensory cocktail journey with Marv Cunningham this August:

Marv Cunningham

Global House of ANGOSTURA® ambassador and cocktail master, Marv Cunningham is coming to Johannesburg. The lives of cocktail lovers are about to be changed forever!
When Marv ‘Mr Mix’ Cunningham gets behind the bar he creates what can only be described as magic. What once were mere ingredients are transformed into a flavourful wonderland, taking you on a sensory journey you will never forget.

And the perfect place to share this with Joburgers from across the city is at the award-winning Sin + Tax Bar in the City of Gold, whose inclusive, exclusive cocktail kitchen is a study in creativity.

Get down to Sin + Tax on Wednesday the 24th of August 2022 for a few signature tipples and an experience words cannot describe. There’s A Story in Every Dash.

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Did you know this about Johannesburg? In 1964 the Johannesburg Botanical Garden was established in the suburb of Emmarentia. The Emmarentia Dam forms part of the Garden. The Garden is best known for its roses.

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The Maboneng Precinct: Architecture

Maboneng is architecturally distinct because it rejects the “demolish and rebuild” philosophy. Instead, it embraces adaptive reuse. The Bioscope, South Africa’s only independent cinema, operates out of an old industrial space; The Living Room is a lush rooftop oasis that offers panoramic views of the skyline from atop a concrete shell; and the Museum of African Design (MOAD) was housed in a massive 1970s warehouse. This aesthetic—exposed brick, industrial steel, and vibrant street art—has become the visual shorthand for “cool” Johannesburg. The murals here are particularly significant; they aren’t just decoration but are often massive social commentaries by local and international street artists like Faith47 and ROA, turning the very walls of the city into a public gallery.

However, Maboneng is also at the center of a complex debate regarding gentrification and social integration. Critics argue that while the precinct is a “bubble” of safety and creativity, it often stands in stark contrast to the surrounding poverty of the inner city. The challenge for Maboneng has always been how to be an engine for economic growth without alienating the residents who lived there during the “dark” years. In response, many initiatives within the precinct focus on local entrepreneurship, such as the Market on Main, which provides a platform for local food vendors and designers every Sunday.