Billy G Opens Its Doors @GoldReefCitySA #LoveGRC #Restaurant #Buffet

Hi Friends, 

Johannesburg South’s favorite family entertainment destination, Gold Reef City, is adding another restaurant, Billy G, to its range of excellent eateries. The upmarket, family buffet restaurant will officially open its doors on Friday, 3 May 2019, providing visitors with a wide variety of mouth-watering dishes.

Owned by Tsogo Sun, the Billy G brand offers an extensive selection of dishes, including succulent cuts of meat at the carvery, a variety of casseroles, curries, vegetarian offerings, seafood, pasta dishes, and salads, as well as tantalizing desserts.

Marketing Manager at Gold Reef City, Feron Somiah, says the first Billy G Restaurant was opened in Montecasino in 2010 and named in honor of the late Dr. Billy Gallagher, whose contribution to hospitality and food and beverage spanned almost 40 years and whose influence continues today through the many individuals he mentored throughout his career.

“Billy G currently has restaurants at Montecasino, Silverstar Casino, Suncoast Casino, and The Ridge Casino. We are looking forward to adding this reputable brand to our restaurant offering at Gold Reef City. It’s part of our mission to continually offer our visitors new experiences, incredible food, and top-notch entertainment.”

The highly competent Errol Mogashoa will join the Billy G team at Gold Reef City as Sous Chef, bringing with him a wealth of experience from other well-known eateries around the country. With 15 years’ experience as a professional chef under his belt, he has Southern African cuisine covered.

From managing dining and buffet style restaurant options and motivating employees to perform to the best of their abilities, to creating new recipes and menu variations, implementing seasonal ingredients and adopting modern meal preparation techniques, Mogashoa will ensure diners keep coming back to Billy G for a delicious dining experience.

For more information on upcoming promotions and Gold Reef City’s offerings, visit https://www.tsogosun.com/gold-reef-city

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A Memoir - This Month Last Year - May 2017 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay

Hi Friends, 

May has always been a busy month as you start refining and re-defining your goals and starts to execute them too. Also, it's the start of Winters in Johannesburg so you are taking flu shots or down with flu most of the time. May 2017 saw 30 posts covering a lot of technology and entertainment posts.

1. PUSS IN BOOTS @GoldReefCitySA The Purrrfect Pantomime Adventure #PIB 30June-23 July 2017 - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/05/puss-in-boots-goldreefcitysa-purrrfect.html - This was one of the best-planned shows at Gold Reef City which I was part of. Each and every child along with their families enjoy this show and there was plenty of stuff to drink, eat and merry. I have not seen anything so grand ever earlier in any of the Tsogo Sun's property in Johannesburg. Thanks to Gold Reef City for the invite and an amazing afternoon. 

2. It's Time To #UnboxYourPhone As #GalaxyS8 Launches in #SouthAfrica @SamsungSA - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/05/its-time-to-unboxyourphone-as-galaxys8.html - S8 was launched in South Africa by Samsung Mobiles and I immediately ordered one S8+ for myself via my company. I used the smartphone from June 2017 to Jan 2018 and thereafter returned it back to my company as I changed my job description. I must say, I simply adored the camera on S8+ and a lot of my photos on the Instagram channel is taken by this Galaxy smartphone. 

3. The Dash - Truly Wireless Smart Earphones @HelloBragi #BargiDash - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/05/the-dash-truly-wireless-smart-earphones.html - Sometimes the technology promises a lot more than what it deserves or capable of. Bragi Dash was one product which was launched in South Africa when they were taking orders for the newer version in the USA. The price was too high and the product had a lot of features too to justify the price. I never received the review unit but attended the launch event at Apple Store in Sandton. Last I remember it was going on sale at R3500 or R4000 at takealot.com  but received a lot of competition from Apple AirPods and Samsung Icon X where the former is everyone's favorite now.

Aashish Rai - Forever Resort Warm Baths - Bela Bela Limpopo

4. New Score Sparkling Apple – A Sweet Burst of the Forbidden Fruit @DrinkScore - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/05/new-score-sparkling-apple-sweet-burst.html - Sometimes your association with some PR companies is so strong that they keep you close and I can't say thank you enough to GC Communications to always keep me in the loop for many of their brands. They were the first ones to send me unexpected press drops and continues to do so all the time. Thank You! 

5. Food & Hospitality Africa Serves Up Successful First Day #Hostex2017 @FandHAfrica #FandHA - http://www.thelifesway.com/2017/05/food-hospitality-africa-serves-up.html - Food and Hospitality was one of the best shows which I attended in that category and met a lot of Chefs and Celebrities. It was great food and great company that brought the show alive. This is happening again this weekend this year in 2018, so do book your tickets for the same asap. 

May 2018 is still in store to achieve whatever I plan to and work towards. I am thinking of writing more posts and complete review of all the products received for review or bought from my To-Do list. Let's see how far can I go?

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ROULETTE – A Simple Question of Black Or Red? @MontecasinoZA #RouletteKnockout

Hi Guys, 

An iconic game steeped in history, Roulette is known as the queen of casino games – for good reason. It’s great fun and delivers a thrilling experience, particularly when the stakes are as high as a R500 000 Knockout first prize.

Tsogo Sun’s Roulette Knockout, which offers a total prize pool of R1 Million and a guaranteed first prize of R500 000, kicked off on 22 May at Montecasino, Gold Reef City and Silverstar. With players from not one but three casinos contributing to the winnings and 100% of the R100 buy-in going straight into prize pool, the chances are good that the winnings could be even higher than the guaranteed amounts.

“Every Tsogo Sun group and regional tournament has seen the prize money being increased because of the enormous popularity of the tournament, which can be attributed to the low buy-in of just R100, making it possible to transform a hundred rand note into thousands or even millions. This is exactly what happened to the winner of Tsogo Sun’s 2015 Roulette Knockout tournament when a student spent just R100 on the buy-in, played once and won R350 000. Every year the tournament starts out with a guaranteed prize pool and every year the prize pool increases because every cent of the R100 buy-in goes into the prize pool,” comments Tables Manager of Montecasino, Caroline Naidu.

Shedding some light on the game of black and red, Caroline explains, “Roulette doesn’t require a lot of learning to play and it offers almost as much winning chances to a first-timer as to a seasoned player. There are 11 different ways that you can wager, resulting in 161 betting spots on the wheel layout. An American roulette wheel has 37 numbers—1 to 36, a 0.

Caroline Naidu- Tables manager, Montecasino

The beauty about the Tsogo Sun Roulette tournaments are their accessibility, says Caroline. “Literally anybody can enter and win. Our latest Roulette Knockout tournament winner spent R300 and won R1 million. We’ve seen a massive increase in the popularity of Roulette since the inception of the Roulette Masters and Roulette Knockout tournaments, which prove that you can turn a small amount into millions, but there’s really no difference between a tournament and what we offer on the tables at Montecasino. Based on the maximum bets and number of positions available on the table, it’s possible to win R784 000 on a single spin. Our biggest wins in Roulette have been a player who won R5 million overnight and another who was awarded R9 million in one gambling session.”

On to the burning question – is it really all about luck or is there some strategy to playing Roulette? “As with all casino games, Roulette is game of chance. There is some strategy to playing in a tournament, where you need big numbers to get onto the leader board. But in the end, it all comes down to chance. Players choose their lucky numbers and, because of the success of the tournament and the number of people buying in, there are more spins of the wheel and more people winning.”

Having worked in the casino industry for over 18 years, Caroline has witnessed all manner of superstitious behaviour from players calling on Lady Luck to shine on them. “We see lots of mascots and lucky charms on the tables, and people who will only sit or stand in a particular position, or make sure everything on the table is facing in a certain direction. We even have people throwing salt or standing up in the middle of the game to walk around their chair before resuming play.

Does Caroline have any insider’s advice for people wanting to try their hand at Roulette? “Speak to the staff at the table. Try to find a quiet time when they can spend some one-on-one time teaching you the rules of the game. Read all the collateral available at the casino and be clear on your personal objective in playing the game. Decide how much you want to spend and at what point you want to stop. Know your limits and be prepared to lose what you’re risking. Breathe and enjoy the experience. The idea is for you to be having fun and enjoying the excitement of playing the game.”

For further information, visit www.montecasino.co.za. Be sure to join on Facebook at www.facebook.com/montecasino or follow on Twitter at @MontecasinoZA.

 

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@GoldReefCitySA Relaunched - Pure #Jozi, Pure #Gold! @TsogoSun

Hi Guys,

A leisure attraction characterized by a unique combination of nostalgia and thrilling entertainment, Gold Reef City has been relaunched following a multi-million rand refurbishment by Tsogo Sun. The glittering launch event that took place on the 19th of November was attended by Jozi’s most glamorous celebrities, key media, and leaders of the gaming and hospitality industry.

The first phase of what will be a R630 million investment by Tsogo Sun into the refurbishment and expansion of one of South Africa’s national tourist treasures has seen the property being elevated to a diverse, world-class entertainment destination. Says CEO of Tsogo Sun Marcel von Aulock, “This investment is in line with the group’s corporate strategy to invest in and expand its operations in South Africa. We are committed to ensuring that our properties stay relevant, fresh and competitive in the leisure market. Added to this, the selection of offerings at our properties are vitally important components in ensuring great experiences for all our guests.”

Mike Page (Gold Reef City) and Lillian Rasebi

City of Johannesburg Executive Mayor Parks Tau says, “For many South Africans, Gold Reef City conjures up images of carefree days spent exploring the Victorian buildings and gold mine that provided a perfect blend of educational and entertainment value. Today, Gold Reef City is, without doubt, the premier entertainment destination in southern Johannesburg. We applaud Tsogo Sun for its investment into ensuring that this attraction remains a significant contributor to the City of Johannesburg’s tourism industry, offering local and international visitors alike a truly unique experience.”

Operations Director and Complex General Manager of Gold Reef City, Mike Page, says, “There is nowhere else in South Africa, if not the world, where one can experience a world-class Theme Park, the historical significance of the Apartheid Museum, enjoy the thrill of a casino, an opulent theatre, and the family-friendly entertainment value of movies, 10-pin bowling, a games arcade and a diverse selection of restaurants.”

Among the additions to the property are several new and upgraded restaurants, including the stylish Back o’ the Moon, which has undergone a total revamp and offers accessible upmarket dining. The property now also offers a Vigour & Verve restaurant, Spur Steak Ranch, Boston BBQ (family buffet restaurant), Calisto’s Portuguese Restaurant, The Raj Indian Restaurant, Ocean Basket, Vida e Café and Col Cacchio Pizzeria as well as a food court.

In keeping with Tsogo Sun’s philosophy of establishing strategic partnerships with radio stations and leveraging the opportunity to bring radio alive within Tsogo Sun’s entertainment destinations, a Kaya FM satellite studio is now also housed in Gold Reef City.

Young Gold Reef City fans have not been forgotten, with the addition of a Magic Company twelve-lane bowling alley, not to mention cinemas. One of the most spectacular new additions to Gold Reef City is Tsogo Sun’s movie franchise, Movies@ Gold Reef City, featuring a cinema complex themed as a Victorian train station. Six theatres, offering a total of 1 048 seats, four of which have 3D capability, provide a variety of cinematic options for Gold Reef City visitors. The largest theatre is Platform 2, called Grand Central, which has 322 seats. Platform 3, which seats 84, boasts luxurious leather seats and a bar, making it an ideal venue for intimate corporate functions and exclusive VIP events.

The new Salon Privé features an opulent gaming ambience with its own private entrances, playing areas, baccarat room, internet and cash desk facilities, lobby and VIP desk, as well as an exclusive lounge.

“Gold Reef City has a long history of providing a unique combination of educational, historical and leisure attractions to the city of Johannesburg. This great heritage has been enhanced with the addition of the new facilities, offering visitors an even wider range of experiences than ever before. This is a place to connect with our history, to do business, to be entertained or to spend a day getting the adrenaline pumping,” says Page.

Just eight kilometres from the city centre, eight kilometres from Soweto, 15 kilometres from Sandton and 25 kilometres from O.R. Tambo International Airport Gold Reef City is accessible and convenient. Gold Reef City is one of Tsogo Sun’s 14 casino and entertainment destinations and over 90 hotels throughout South Africa, Africa, the Seychelles and Abu Dhabi. For further information, visit tsogosun.com, follow on Twitter and Instagram @TsogoSun or on Facebook /TsogoSun.

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