One of my favourite things about Jozi is the market culture. Every weekend there are multiple markets that take place on either Saturday or Sunday. Each market is in a different part of the city and has its own vibe. What all of the markets have in common is that they have great food stalls, alcohol for sale and some local craft shops - perfect hang outs for a sunny day in the city.
I previously blogged about visiting Neighbourgoods Market, located downtown, which is the most trendy and well known of the markets. I've now been to all of the other big markets as well; Arts/Market on Main, Bryanston Organic Market, The Sheds@1Fox, Fourways Farmer's Market. I've also been to 44 Stanley a few times, which isn't a market but is a cool little cluster of independent shops - different to the typical mega malls you find all over the city.
All of these places are definitely worth checking out, but I do have a favourite. Fourways has become my favourite market in the city because it has great live music, open every Sunday, and you can actually get a seat! It's a perfect place to grab some lunch and a bottle of wine and just hunker down to enjoy the music and meet new people. Literally every time I have gone, I've come away with some new people to hang with in the city. Speaking of which, I've got a rafting trip to plan with some Germans girls - see ya!
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