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Following a period of research, we have taken the bold and exciting decision to move the event to the roof-top of the Hyde Park Shopping Centre. This 5050 square meter space with remarkable views to the East and North of Joburg will be turned into something magical by tent structures, theatre lighting, specially designed and manufactured dining and selling areas and larger-than-life landscaping. Don't be surprised when you see a bright red 2-seater airplane, designed and built by 2 South Africans, perched on the roof on the Jan Smuts William Nichol intersection!

This bespoke venue, while open to the elements (don't worry, all will be covered), also brings with it the highveld's top qualities: beautiful sunsets and warm summer evenings, ie NIGHT TIME SHOPPING! Also, since we no longer have a roof over our heads, we can braai, for you to sample our venison steaks...

When it comes to fine fare, we need look no further than our back yard. Inspired by the lineup for the Food Wine Design Fair, Business Day WANTED editor Gary Cotterell set out to find some of our country's finest boutique-style offerings.

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The Food/Wine/Design Fair has been based on a model that is unique to South Africa. At the heart of the Fair are the curators that Artlogic has partnered with to source and select the participants who will provide only the best local, high-quality goods to Fair visitors in November. This concept is central to the Fair and is what sets it apart from similar events in the country.

There is a constant stream of customers moving in and out of 44 Stanley's newest addition, Vovo Telo Bakery. I have come to interview co-owner Marisa Evans about the bakery's success and its participation in Artlogic's Food/Wine/Design Fair in November of this year.

In anticipation of the Food Wine Design Fair, we interview Gérald di Pasquale of Le Petit Cochon, of one of the exceptional pork producers that have been sourced to participate at the Fair. Their passion for traditional french charcuterie can be tasted in all their handmade products which will be on offer at the Fair.

Having been struck by the beauty and simplicity of RAW's Sidekik at the 2010 Joburg Art Fair's Southern Guild collection, I was eager to learn more about their furniture designs and processes and set off to Pretoria to conduct an interview.

Ever since the Swartland learnt to speak English, it's been playing catch-up. Farmers became bored of only driving up and down vast expanses with the mothers of all combine harvesters.