December 7, 2014
Katy's on a Sunday.
I love finding random off-the-beaten-track places. No kidding, right? Anyway, Joburg has no shortage of these. In December, M, G and I went to Katy's for lunch. Katy's Palace is only open to the public on the first Sunday of the month as it really is more of a function venue. For the once-a-month Sunday lunch they keep it simple by offering a buffet-style weigh-and-pay service, where they serve up roasted meat, all kinds of salads, veggies, breads, and so on. And in case that's not sufficient, there is a bar downstairs in this monstrous multi-story building: the Sir James van der Merwe.
The space is so interesting- it is in the back of a warehouse-type shop, Amatuli, which sells every kind of African souvenir one could want. In fact, Amatuli's sells all kinds of artifacts from other parts of the world as well- India, China, Indonesia, etc. I imagine it is the kind of place that would supply safari lodges with their tribal-themed decor.
I thought this building and these places were far too interesting not to share- enjoy!
Arriving.
In case you missed it, the shocking turquoise Buick means you've found Katy's.
View from the top: the top panorama is of Katy's, and the bottom shot is of the downstairs bar, Sir James van der Merwe.
Double decker.
M, G and I.
Wall of Sir James van der Merwe.
Small sampling of beaded thingys.
Beaded tribe.
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