Urban Oasis: Victoria Yards: Joburg’s Hidden Gem By Nikita Singh
Along the dusty streets of Lorentzville lies an unexpected urban oasis. Victoria Yards is an expanse of exposed-brick structures juxtaposed against patches of lush leafy greens.Developer Brian Green and his partners have transformed a derelict industrial space into a trendy, functional venue. Green is co-owner of Group 44 propertiesthe developers behind Joburg hotspot 44 Stanley.
For the carnivore, there’s Che Argentine Grill serving up spider steak so tender it melts in your mouth. Spider steaks, taken from the hip of the cow, are marbled with fat and therefore more juicy and tender than rump. These rich steaks are paired with an herbaceous chimichurri sauce and fresh Portuguese roll.
Foakes Coffee Roastery and Bakery welcomes you with the comforting aroma of freshly brewed coffee and baked goods. The bakery prepares freshly baked cakes, sourdoughs, ciabattas, and seed loaves daily. Along the pathways and outside studios there are abundant vegetable patches bursting with spinach, sunflowers, nasturtiums, pak choy, tomatoes, and other seasonal veggies. The Victoria Yards urban agriculture project promotes job creation and skills development for growing and harvesting fresh produce.
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