It was reported in
the Financial Mail, 22 June 2012 edition in their ‘Art of Investment’ article
that two specialist markets, top-end property and fine arts, have emerged as
particularly recession resilient. As you
contemplate the top ten in both lists below consider spoiling yourself to tea or
lunch at top-end grocers and food with flair outlets. Don’t be put off by the
ordinary appearance of the centres which are without excessive glitz and bling. The trade off is one where service and the
very best food is the benchmark. Look no further for these qualities than at
the Illovo Post Office Centre and Thrupps Grocers of distinction!
Thrupps – Grocers of Distinction
I have shopped at
Thrupps since 1994. I lived down the
road for seven years and found it very convenient to get my weekly shop at
Thrupps. I now live further away and
don’t get there as often as I would like to.
Except when I am making lasagne for family and friends and then I make a
special trip to buy low fat topside mince and top up with other must have
favourites. I have also had a post box
at the Northlands post office since 1994, situated at the Illovo Post Office
Centre which is home to the well known Italian food restaurant Assaggi as well
as the tea and lunch venue The Patisserie.
Post Office Centre, Illovo - Restaurants
Assaggi has
developed a large and loyal community of business people and residents who regularly
come back again and again to enjoy traditional Italian food made to perfection. It is the perfect business lunch meeting
place. The Patisserie is a draw card of note with it being packed most
days. Whether you are having a
breakfast, brunch or light lunch their food and confectionary will satisfy your
palate. Two new additions to the centre
are Illovo Fruit & Flower as well as The Fish Shop. There is also a new restaurant, bakery come
deli which is located on the ground level, lower floor which was once occupied
by a gym / health centre. All come
highly recommended for down to earth good food with individual flair and style.
The Art of Investment
As per the Financial
Mail the two specialist markets which are recession resilient are:
Top-End Property - SA’s
Priciest Suburbs:
- Steenberg
Golf Estate
- Llandudno
- Westcliff
Fine Arts - Top
Sellers SA Artists by Sales Volumes
- Walter
Battiss
- Gregoire
Boonzaier
- Jacob
Pierneef
- Frans
Claerhout
- Tinus
de Jongh
- Otto
Klar
- Cecil
Skotnes
- Adriaan
Boshoff
- Gabriel
de Jongh
- Willem
Coetzee
If you love good food and great service
Get down to Thrupps and the Post Office Centre,
Illovo
Where food & great service is an Art!
Thrupps Illovo Centre
Illovo, Johannesburg
