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Jamie Oliver’s skinny carbonara. Photograph by Jamie Oliver.
This time it looks like it may actually be true! A branch of the Jamie’s Italian franchise is coming to Johannesburg.
Previously, rumours had persisted about the famous UK chef’s popular Italian eatery franchise making its way to Cape Town, and while talks were had between his team and the V&A Waterfront, the deal didn’t go through. Chloe Green, head of PR at the Jamie Oliver Restaurant Group, revealed to us in April 2015: “There are no immediate plans to bring Jamie’s Italian to Cape Town.”
We can now reveal that Egoli is the planned destination, according to the communication director of Jamie’s Italian, Louise Ludlum.
Jamie Oliver in Union Square, New York. Photo by really short, Flickr.
“We’re looking into the prospect of bringing Jamie’s Italian to South Africa and are currently in discussions to make this happen. Johannesburg is a vibrant, thriving city with the perfect profile for Jamie’s Italian so we’re really excited about this great opportunity for us. Finding an amazing location is always a key priority and although there’s nothing to confirm at the moment, we will communicate all details as soon as we can.”
Despite this careful response from Jamie Oliver’s team, the Melrose Arch shopping centre’s Twitter account has confirmed the news.
@thejoburgfoodie You are correct! We are very excited to be welcoming Jamie’s Italian by Jamie Oliver… Further details to follow shortly
— Melrose Arch (@MelroseArch) January 27, 2016
The South African-based PR team headed by Stephen Gersowsky has also confirmed the news. The double-storey space of Melrose Arch’s shop 15 is set to be the location. Stay tuned to Eat Out for more updates.
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Are they not looking for chefs? Would give anything to work there. Im a qualified chef
Hi Keshisha
Please feel free to send me a copy of your resume to stephen@lacuccina.co.za and we will keep you posted as and when we start recruiting.
Thanks for making contact
Steve Gersowsky
Are they not need waitress i am a qualified waitress. Will love working with a new challenge job
So what is wrong with the south of Johannesburg? We get all the chain restaurants, but nothing really special.
I would relocate just to do admin work and private bookings.
Hi Buhle
Thanks for making contact with us , please feel free to send me your resume to Stephen@lacuccina.co.za and we will keep you posted as and we begin the recruitment process.
Warm regards
Steve Gersowsky
Please let me know when bookings open. Many thanks 084 619 3029
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Hi when is Jamies restaurant opening in melrose arch pls?
Please let me know when bookings open: pippa@waspadv.co.za
Please let us know when your amazing restaurant is opening
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I need to take my girlfriend there for her birthday. Please let me know when bookings open.
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Hi there i am sooexcited that you are finally coming to Joburg.
Absolutely love your passion,cooking style and all.
Please let me know as soon as bookings open.
Hi, please let me know when the restaurant opens.
Thanks.
When is the restaurant opening and when is bookings opening? Can’t wait….
Soo excited!!!!cannot wait!!!!
Would absolutely love to meet You Jamie Oliver!!!!
You’re my all time Favorite!!!
Please let us know as soon as bookings are open,we need to make reservations.
I am a qualified waiter,will love working with u pliz hire me.
plz let me know when u opening.. wuld love to work at your restuarant as a waiter