I have to appologise for being so absent in the last few weeks. After much fan fair I announced that we had appointed a chef – well we had…. until het accepted another position the next day. So why not simply open our doors? Between me and Jaco we are both adamant not to open…
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The Whippet now serves Darling and Jack Black Beer
There is nothing like a great ice cold beer in Johannesburg, well, any time of the day. The Whippet has teamed up with the proud brewers of Darling and Jack Black beer who produce this great new range of boutique or micro-brewery beers. The Whippet will be one of a select few outlets in Johannesburg…
Free Wi-Fi at The Whippet!
Whether you need to send off an email, or simply need quick internet access while having your meeting (and one of our fresh croissants), you will enjoy all this access at No cost. Yes……We have decided to install Free Wi-Fi at The Whippet in Linden. So please come round and spread the news and make…
Second-hand hardback books wanted
You know that box in the back of that store room in your house filled with second hand hardback books. That box you have been you been keeping for the last 20 years…….we desperately need them for The Whippet – your beautiful books will form part of our main counter as decorative pieces. If you are…
Construction of your Linden store is gaining momentum
Joburg is now entering the most beautiful season of the year – the bright green trees (See our own tree below) of our forrestropolis is putting on their finest show. I thought this would be a good time to give you an update on the progress of your Linden shop. Jaco has been spending allot…
The Whippet is hiring! – we are looking for waiters to join Team Whippet
If you are an experienced waiter, wanting to join a new coffee revolution, we invite you to become part of The Whippet team. We are looking for energetic staff who love a neighborhood coffee shop where people know your name and where you become part of the local stories. If you are looking for a…
Opening soon board up!
You would probably say “It’s about time” but yes….. Our opening-soon board is up and Hoot if you pass us please!
The Whippet – So what’s up with the name?
We’ve had so many questions around why we chose the name “The Whippet”. There is probably two reasons. The first – South Africans tend to be familiar with dogs like Labradors, Alsatians and Staffies (I mean Jock of the Bushveld dogs). Whippets are strange dogs, exclusively enjoyed by those that skipped the petshop and preferred…
cupcakes, oh cupcakes……..The Whippet teams up with Black Vanilla
When Zani decided to include cupcakes on the menu, she could think of no one better to bake Joburg’s best but Black Vanilla. Beninca (the owner of Black Vanilla) started her small bakery just a few months ago and will now be making a range of exclusive cupcakes, just for The Whippet – I really don’t…
100% organic Hartland honey on its way to the Whippet – Meet Linden’s local beekeeper
When Jaco spoke to Ursula, one of our friends, she mentioned her brother was a beekeeper, I then asked her where her brother stayed………Linden! I could not believe it, Linden has it’s own beekeeper and he lives in 8th street! I immediately set up a meeting to tell him about The Whippet story and asked…
So what has happened in the past 10 days? The Whippet is taking shape…
Firstly I have to appologise for being so quite – the last few days have gone by so quickly and The Whippet is taking on great shape, due to the great help from the people of Linden and everyone following the blog and us on Facebook. We have now received 1,200 visitors to our page…
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