Posts from ‘Megan Owen

Megan grew up in Bryanston and left for New York after completing a BA in Law and Politics at Wits. In the States she started working as a Head Hunter and spent her free time traveling extensively and immersing herself in her passions - all things cultural. Megan returned to Bryanston five years ago and has never looked back. She continues to place senior executives around the world, while also running a celebrity booking agency, Actorvate, with her sister, actress Hayley Owen. Megan and Hayley live next door to each other in Bryanston and enjoy soaking up everything the neighborhood and its surrounds have to offer, from food, to fitness, to entertainment, to spa treatments, to nightlife. This blog is designed to share some of the highlights and experiences that this part of Joburg has to offer.

The Mr with a Vista

28 April 2017 | Megan Owen

I visited Jonathan Boynton-Lee’s apartment on a hazy Saturday morning to find out why the hunky Top Billing Presenter is such a fan of Northcliff, what he’s up to professionally and why his balcony is the perfect date spot: Where did you grow up and how did you come to discover Northcliff?  I grew up in Northcliff so […]

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The Munching Mongoose – Food for Thought

15 March 2017 | Megan Owen

I first heard about The Munching Mongoose when it won the 702 Sage Small Business Award last year. I sat down for a coffee with the founder of this two-year-old company, Brad Meiring, at 2B Cuisine and soon became very excited about it. Brad is a Geologist by training, but when kids came along his […]

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Watts (up) in Bryanston

23 February 2017 | Megan Owen

Last week I had coffee with fellow Bryanstonian, Derek Watts, perhaps better known for enlightening our Sunday evenings on Carte Blanche. Derek and his family have lived in Bryanston for the past 23 years. Why Bryanston? Bryanston used to be the North but now it’s in the middle of everything. I love the restaurants, I […]

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Ideas for a Frugal February

6 February 2017 | Megan Owen

I spent most of January in Europe throwing Euros at every meal and experience I could find. Coming back to reality I have realised that February is going to have to be a particularly frugal month. Post ski-trip or not, I think many people find their festive spending catches up with them in Feb, and […]

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Three healthy restaurants to help you keep your New Year resolutions

16 January 2017 | Megan Owen

After the indulgence of the holiday season most of us have made resolutions that involve a healthier January. Luckily you can still leave the house as these three Bryanston restaurants have your healthy eating and well being in mind:  1. Season’s Cuisine Website: http://www.seasonscuisine.co.za/ Phone: 074 145 3772 Address: Naturally-Yours Building, 453 Main Road, Bryanston, Johannesburg, 2191 Hayley […]

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