Fourways Farmers’ Market is really cool, especially considering it’s in Fourways…
Although some areas of Jozi are really quirky and lovely, like Braamfontein, Parkhurst and Greenside, there are other areas which I try to avoid at all costs. These include Edenvale, Roodepoort and… Fourways. I’ve made no secret of my distaste towards Montecasino, there is ALWAYS traffic going into Fourways, even on weekends, the suburb is littered with those fake Tuscan style complexes and it just isn’t appealing aesthetically. Granted, I live in Rivonia which has gone from being really trendy (I’m talking 5 years ago) to really dodgy so I’m not much better off :/
Anyway, for a suburb that doesn’t have much to offer, the Fourways Farmers Market is absolutely lovely. I’d go as far as to say that if I had to design a market, it would probably be just like that. My friend Shahil from Finding Jozi said it was cool, so I knew it was worth trying out.
It’s open every Sunday from 9am- 2pm and is outdoorsy, sunshiney, boozy and music-y. It’s like a less crowded, outdoors version of Neighbourgoods. Alot of the Neighbourgoods traders are there, including Balkan burgers, the crepe lady, the spring roll/ noodles people, the pizza guy and those peeps who sell different types of cheese. There are also some new traders- I spotted a greek lamb spit braai and we tried the taco stand- pretty good.
There’s quite a cool kiddies play area, a separate bar area, and a large chill area too- you can actually find a spot to sit and eat your food while listening to some (albeit average) live music.
I went with two of my friends and all 3 of us enjoyed it. Check it out. Fourways- you’ve done well. My dedicated photographer slash husband was in Durban, so enjoy these pics taken by my talented friend Pranay 🙂
Anyway, for a suburb that doesn’t have much to offer, the Fourways Farmers Market is absolutely lovely. I’d go as far as to say that if I had to design a market, it would probably be just like that. My friend Shahil from Finding Jozi said it was cool, so I knew it was worth trying out.
It’s open every Sunday from 9am- 2pm and is outdoorsy, sunshiney, boozy and music-y. It’s like a less crowded, outdoors version of Neighbourgoods. Alot of the Neighbourgoods traders are there, including Balkan burgers, the crepe lady, the spring roll/ noodles people, the pizza guy and those peeps who sell different types of cheese. There are also some new traders- I spotted a greek lamb spit braai and we tried the taco stand- pretty good.
There’s quite a cool kiddies play area, a separate bar area, and a large chill area too- you can actually find a spot to sit and eat your food while listening to some (albeit average) live music.
I went with two of my friends and all 3 of us enjoyed it. Check it out. Fourways- you’ve done well. My dedicated photographer slash husband was in Durban, so enjoy these pics taken by my talented friend Pranay 🙂
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Visit: www.ffmarket.co.za
Address: Corner William Nicol and Monte Casino Boulevard (where the nursery and church are), Fourways
xx H
August 5, 2013 @ 9:38 am
“there are other areas which I try to avoid at all costs. These include Edenvale, Roodepoort and… Fourways.”
The people of Edenvale, Roodepoort and Fourways (and Rome) thank you for staying away. We wouldn’t want your negativity in our suburbs anyway.
Maybe expand your horizons sweety.
August 5, 2013 @ 10:03 am
Hey Anonymous
Sorry if my post offended you- just like everyone else there are places I like and dislike- these are my personal preferences which I share on my blog, and the majority of my readers appreciate this. If you don’t agree and take offense to them you’re welcome not to follow this blog, but next time you want to leave a negative comment here please use your name.
Thanks
August 5, 2013 @ 10:30 am
Well said, Hasmita. We don’t appreciate Anonymous’ negativity 🙂 Thank you. I had no idea that this place existed.
August 5, 2013 @ 1:46 pm
I agree with Anonymous – perhaps there is no need to slate certain places and suburbs purely based on traffic and architecture. Your personal opinion is understandably what this blog is about – but it is clear from this post you have yet to discover/explore these places properly or even at all. I don’t think its negativity but honestly yours is the only travel blog I follow religiously and I appreciate you sharing your experiences – it just sucks to get immediately put off a place (especially somewhere like Rome!) based on nothing other than some shallow reasoning or a random bad experience 🙁 And lastly – I also prefer to comment anonymously. I don’t want to be confrontational, I merely want to express my opinion – and one would think you would welcome constructive criticism (even if you’re not going to approve this comment) Stop following this blog? C’mon you have tons of great posts – just take it on the chin when sometimes its a miss…
August 5, 2013 @ 2:15 pm
Hi Anon number 2. Expressing your opinion anonymously is as good as not expressing it at all.
To the contrary of your comment, I’ve made it a point to explore all areas of Jozi, otherwise how else would I know to avoid them? I’ve eaten in restaurants everywhere from Cyrildene to Honeydew. I’ve been to all the malls in Jozi and have made an effort to get to know the city thoroughly. I think this post in particular is offensive because half of Jozi lives in Fourways.
My travel posts are based on my impressions of the city, which I’ve TRAVELLED to for a few days, not lived in.
I accept that some people only want to read positive posts but I personally get annoyed by bloggers who love every destination they visit because they’re simply not being honest.
I’d rather lose a few followers than my integrity and this blog will remain reflective of my opinions, whether they’re justified by readers or not.
August 5, 2013 @ 3:01 pm
Firstly, I also prefer to comment anonymously but fine I’ll put a name if you insist.
Secondly I don’t live in Fourways. I live 20 minutes away and yes I STILL go there because there are so many great places in that area. Just a stone’s throw away from the market is Aroma Cafe – yet another great restaurant in Fourways.
You are entitled to your opinion but sometimes it seems like you throw in negativity just for the sake of it or because you think it makes you seem more ‘credible’. You don’t have to complain about every tiny detail just because you can – to me that’s not integrity.
I personally feel there’s no point in breaking small businesses down. Why not promote the good in Joburg and tell people about that?
Also, if you want to put yourself out there and be a blogger you have to be prepared to take some negativity and criticism and it’s a little immature to just tell us to unsubscribe
August 5, 2013 @ 3:01 pm
Well put, I think the people posting these comments should take someone else’s opinion on the chin instead. You are honest enough to share your opinion here, I think the ‘anonymous’commentary is detracting from the positive review of the market ultimately.
Regards
Laura
August 5, 2013 @ 5:31 pm
Fourways does suck, I avoid it at all costs and make no bones about it. I did like Rome tho. You are definitely entitled to your opinion. I like you your blog because it ‘s authentic and honest….
August 6, 2013 @ 2:34 pm
The northern suburbs have never been considered ‘cool’, but I can tell you that there is far more to do in fourways than MOST other Jozi suburbs, whether you like it or not. Just having Africa’s biggest theatre is better than 90% of other suburbs. Braamies and them are getting there but still very few restaurants and other services. Oh, there’s plenty ‘cool’, but still a long way to go. I don’t think slating neighbourhoods is a good look to be quite honest. Shouts Edenvale.
August 6, 2013 @ 2:45 pm
Hi guys
I’m not going to argue my view back and forth but your points are noted. Thanks.