Mi Casa frontman J’Something has settled in this upmarket area with his family. These are some of his favourite things about living in Parkview.
One of the Parks suburbs, Parkview is described as a high-demand area, with a desirable lifestyle low property turnover.
Portugal-born Joao Da Fonseca, better known as J’Something – the lead singer of popular band Mi Casa – lives in Parkview with his family. He and his band have won multiple awards, toured the world and yet home is always where the heart is.
“What I like most about Parkview is the peace and tranquillity, and my house is quite secluded so it's private,” says J’Something.
Parkview provides unlimited opportunities for inspiration and creativity. From shopping, restaurants, schools and parks, Parkview has everything a homeowner needs. It is also home to the 18-hole Parkview Golf Course and the four-star Village Green Guest House.
“My house is close to the golf course, which is always a bonus with some quaint little shops in and around the area,” says J’Something.
Parkview Centre on Tyrone Avenue is described by its residents as being a village in the heart of a city with shops such as My Bread and Butter, Tyrone Fruiterers and some health and beauty stores, among others. This is his favourite shopping spot thanks to its village appeal and variety of eateries to choose from.
On a typical weekend, when he is not working, J’Something likes to chill at home cooking. When it comes to eating out, he swears by Pablo Eggs-Go-Bar, and says it’s probably the best breakfast spot in Joburg.
J’Something will open his first restaurant, called Something's Cooking by J on 31 March at Time Square in Menlyn, Pretoria. The restaurant will serve honest, flavour-filled food and will bring together his Portuguese roots, his South African upbringing and his latest obsessions such as Japanese cuisine and healthy alternatives.
“I want guests to feel that emotion and the love not only in the food and how it is prepared, but also in the scenery and service,” says J’Something.
Parkview is an attractive, laid-back suburb – the perfect place to call home.
What I like most about Parkview is the peace and tranquillity, and my house is quite secluded, so it's private.
-J’Something, resident.
Best in food:
- Doppio Zero in Greenside
- Franco's Pizzeria & Trattoria
- Panettone Cafe at Zoo Lake Sports Club
- Pablo Eggs-Go-Bar in Melville
- Spiceburg Indian restaurant in Greenside
Hospitals nearby:
- Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
- Genesis Clinic
- Life Brenthurst Clinic
- Netcare Rosebank
- Netcare Park Lane
- Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital
Things to do:
- Enjoy a variety of flora on the Brenthurst Gardens Tour.
- Take the family to the Johannesburg Zoo.
- Play golf at Parkview Golf Course.
- Stock up on fresh produce at Tyrone Fruiterers.
- Visit Zoo Lake for an urban park experience.
This article originally appeared in Neighbourhood, Sunday Times.
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