IMBO Magazine Nov. 2014 | страница 134

INDULGENCE Tuck into the Bannister A destination for anyone in the mood to experience the finer things in life. T here it is, standing in all its glory on De Beer street in Braamfontein. A fairly new hotel situated comfortably next to the hub of high-traffic establishments such as Kitchener’s and the Great Dane. The area is constantly bustling with activity, welcoming people from all walks of life. Braam itself has become the epicentre for Johannesburg’s creative melting pot – IMBO/ ISSUE 31/ '14 ranging from freelance photographers, CEO’s and everything in-between. Andrew Bannister is the man who owns the location, along with his family and some close friends. He highlights how they rely mostly on word-of-mouth to advertise their business, targeting the young-at-heart who seek refuge in the concrete jungle of Jozi. 134