adminThe hotel, which has already created its own niche market through its old skool gigs every weekend thronged by mature crowd, has introduced the Shisa Nyama which is popular in South Africa on Sundays where patrons let the chefs braai their favourite meat as they listen to cool vibes courtesy of Huggies Entertainment’s old skool DJs.
There will be a wide array of meats from lamb, mutton, pork, chicken, beef as well as traditional dishes in the offing.
Osborn Chiukuseh, who is the executive director at ZimCafe Hotel, said the Shisa Nyama starts at 2pm every Sunday until late in the evening.
“It is not a new concept but those that have been to South Africa’s middle class suburbs will know how popular the Shisa Nyamas are. We are going to be hosting it every Sunday with soothing music playing in the background as patrons wind down. The atmosphere will be very warmly and our chefs will be in the open braaing for patrons.
“Besides the BBQ, we have decided to include traditional dishes such as trotters, guinea fowl, road runners and what have you. We know our patrons love our traditional dishes so that is part of the menu,” he said.
Chiukuseh promised music lovers a whale of a time as Huggies Entertainment led by Witness “Chuman” Matema, Ronald “D-Train” Chiwanza and the legendary Kudzie “Mr Kool” Marudza take turns on the turntables.
Chuman will be all out to entertain the jazz connoisseurs. He will be playing anything from George Benson, Jonathan Butler to Bra Hugh Masekela, Joanas Gwangwa and Jimmy Dludlu.
Just like the Shisa Nyama Down South, which literally means “burn the meat” in isiZulu, is a buy-and-barbecue concept that started in South Africa’s townships and has taken off among Johannesburg’s middle class. On Sundays, local butcheries spill out of their shops, grilling meat on an open fire to your specifications.
What started off as a way for township butcheries to increase their weekend sales has grown in popularity, becoming a place where people go to relax and socialise. To the grilled offerings were added informal bars, music performances and car washes, catering to those who wanted to while away the afternoon.
As a favourite hangout for up-and-coming professionals and South Africa’s emerging middle class, these sites are quickly becoming large networking sessions where business deals are sometimes brokered.
Online Reporter