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    ROCKIN’ THE ’BURBS

    Nov 26, 2018 5 minutes

    PHOTOGRAPHS JAN RAS TEXT ANNETTE KLINGER

    FOR THE DEDICATED CITY-DWELLING CAPETONIAN, deciding to pack up and move to the southern suburbs denotes a certain … surrender. Leaving behind the dodgy dive bars, tragically hip eateries, artisanal purveyors; the touristy landmarks they’d become studiously blasé about. The vibe. Once you’ve made your peace with the move, however, the ’burbs have a certain way of winning you over with their own appeal. More space, less ridiculous rent. Leafy lanes and forest trails. Plus, a foodie community that’s just waiting to take you by surprise. Here are just a few to get you acquainted.

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    1 STARLINGS: FOR BRUNCH

    You can almost feel your pulse slow down as you step out of the noise and frenzy of Belvedere Road and through the impressively robust hedge shrouding this neighbourhood favourite. The lush garden is a setting brunch-time dreams are made of, not to mention the stellar brekkie

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