The CCID wishes these new retailers all the best in the Central City. We also chatted to the manager of one of them in our winter issue of City Views to find out more about what this venue will bring to the Central City. Click a listing’s address below to find the retailers on our Explore the CBD map.
WORK
Workspace109
Workspace109 offers hot desk spaces to independent professionals, freelancers and small businesses seeking a base from which to conduct their operations.
109 Plein Street (Precinct 4) | www.workspace109.co.za |021 423 7862
PLAY
Rook Cycles
Rook Cycles believes South Africa needs “some grit and attitude pumped back into street cycling” and has developed a brand and range of bikes that reflects just that.
295 Long Street (Precinct 3) | www.rookcycles.com | 060 464 0623
SHOP
THK Photography
THK Photography is a photography gallery and art bookstore that aims to showcase established and emerging local and international photographers.
52 Waterkant Street (Precinct 2) | www.thkphotography.com | 076 367 6387
EAT
The Hot Skillet
Located inside an artist hub, Youngblood Gallery on Bree Street, The Hot Skillet is the continuation
of the brotherhood in the kitchen by two former contestants of the hit TV show, My Kitchen Rules SA.
72 Bree Street (Precinct 2) | www.facebook.com/TheHotSkilletSA/| 061 522 5296
Q&A WITH GARY BARRETT, OWNER OF TRUE MUAY THAI, BOXING & FITNESS GYM
What is it like working in the Central City?
It’s great! I love the energy in the CBD; it’s always busy.
Tell us about your venue?
We’re a specialised Muay Thai and boxing gym with added functional fitness classes that boost fitness levels. Nothing gets you fitter and in shape.
Why Muay Thai?
I love the sport. I started training as a Muay Thai fighter at age 15 and now have 23 years of experience as a boxer and trainer. The idea for the gym was born in Thailand, where I lived for six months with my wife and son. We decided that when we got back home, we’d create the True Muay Thai, Boxing & Fitness Gym. And in September last year, we opened our new gym and haven’t looked back.
77 Bree Street (Precinct 2) | www.truemuaythai.co.za | (021) 007 3485
Images by Rook Cycles and True Muay Thai, Boxing & Fitness Gym (Gary Barrett)