Village Beat Magazine - Issue 42, April 2018

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A PUBLICATION OF VILL AGE MARKET

SHOP I EAT I LIVE APRIL – MAY 2018

MAKING SUPERMARKET SHOPPING

fun again

2 Editorial

in THIS issue

4 Village Social 6 Village Scene

Straight from the heart Coco Lili grand opening Press for Progress Diabetes Charity Golf Tournament Santorini grand opening

APRIL – MAY 2018

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10 Village Cares

Earth Day 2018 Africa Day 2018

14 New Villager 16 Village Planner

The artist in focus

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18 Making Supermarket Shopping Fun Again

Back to the basics

22 #VMFoodie 10

A Belgian experience

24 #VMFoodie

Crisp flavours and organic ingredients

26 Kingsway Tyres

Fit new tyres now, pay later!

28 #VMTravel

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Emerald Collection to open resort in the Maldives

ON SHARE OK O B FACE

30 A-Z of Village Market 1

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THAT MATTERS E

ven though grocery shopping may not be exciting for most people, it’s not something that can be wished away.

Back in 2015, Business Insider Intelligence conducted a study to find out why Americans don’t shop online for groceries.

They found 59% of the respondents said that they preferred to select their own fruits and vegetables, 39% said that they wanted to take advantage of the in-store deals and 33% confirmed that they had the time to go grocery shopping.

These factors are similar for shoppers in Nairobi, perhaps in more varying degrees. It means that supermarkets and grocery stores are here to stay. That is why Village Market is set to offer a wider choice of supermarkets catering to the diverse range of shoppers that come to the shopping complex.

In this issue of Village Beat, we want to appreciate the concept of shopping for basic items. We want to honour that stuff that gets us through the week – milk, bread and kitchen towels – because at the end of the day, those items that fill up our fridges, kitchen cabinets and pantries are the items that really matter.

So go on, put on a comfy pair of shoes, let down your hair and come shopping with us for the basic stuff!

It’s always lovely to keep you updated on what’s happening at Village Market. Should you like to send us a message, email pr@villagemarket-kenya.com

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Village www.villagemarket-kenya.com STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART 14th February

St. Valentine’s Day is an annual festival that celebrates love, friendship and admiration.

Every year on 14th February, people from across the world mark this special day by exchanging gifts and sending messages of love to their partners, family and friends.

Village Market made it easier for shoppers to express their love with themed decor, flowers and chocolate. There were shop promotions and sales from various outlets around the mall. Customers also had an opportunity to take photos inside the ‘love bauble’. The highlight of the weekend was a three-day concert which included performances by Afro-jazz band Ricky Na Marafiki, country music crew Steve Rogers and the Highway Band, and contemporary R&B crooners Redfourth, Fila and The Movement.

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COCO LILI GRAND OPENING March

Chic apparel brand Coco Lili held an opening party at their new outlet at Village Market. Shoppers and tenants graced the occasion at the cosy outlet located in the new wing. Besides the shop’s distinct rustic furniture, those in attendance also got to see and try out the outlet’s eccentric fashion items, many of which carry bright and unique African prints. Coco Lili creates high-quality ready-to-wear apparel for women, men and children.

Village SCENE PRESS FOR PROGRESS

ST: EVENT HO lity, na so Media per iri ad ub R Victoria

10th March

GUEST SPEAKER: Musalia Mwenesis

This year’s first edition of Girlfriends Confidential was held in March at Village Market. The event paid homage to the 2018 International Women’s Day theme: Press for Progress. Media personality and news anchor Victoria Rubadiri hosted the event. Guest speaker and brand consultant Musalia Mwenesi spoke on building one’s personal brand. Other speakers included Christine Gitau who spoke on creating one’s own roadmap, and Immaculata Rubadiri who engaged the audience on enhancing and taking care of one’s physical image. Event sponsors included Madora, odAOMO, Bata, City Walk and Forever Living.

All this took place at Trademark Hotel, a spirited clubhouse for the city’s growing cultural and diplomatic community designed to reflect the exploding creativity and innovation of the Kenyan capital. The 215-room hotel comes from the makers of Tribe, a pioneering lifestyle property that set a new benchmark for design-driven, high-end hospitality in the city when it opened nearly a decade ago.

Trademark Hotel sits at the doorstep of Village Market.

Guests can take advantage of the gym and Olympic-sized swimming pool with spectacular views on the ninth floor.

The next edition of Girlfriends Confidential will be held in June 2018.

GUEST SPEAKER: Christine Gitau (middle) with attendees at the event

Attendees pose with gift hampers from event sponsor, Madora

GUEST SPEAKER: Immaculata Rubadiri

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Village SCENE DIABETES CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT 9th March

The Kenya Diabetes Management & Information Centre (DMI) held the 18th Annual Diabetes Charity Golf Tournament at Vet Lab Golf Club on Friday 9th March. Village Market was among the sponsors of this event. Proceeds from the tournament will go towards increasing diabetes awareness as well as the purchase of insulin and other supplies to children and young people.

Diabetes accounted for 5.1 million deaths in 2017 – more than HIV, Tuberculosis and Malaria combined. One of DMI’s objectives is to help people make informed choices on healthy living to prevent diabetes. The Kenya Diabetes Management & Information Centre continuously works towards raising the level of diabetes awareness in Kenya. If you would like to support the organisation contact DMI on +254 722 755 828 or e-mail info@dmi.or.ke.

SANTORINI GRAND OPENING March

Greek deli Santorini held its grand opening in March this year. The new outlet will stock various Greek delicacies and ingredients.

Shoppers can enjoy great dips to have with their pita bread. Visit Santorini today!

To host your event at Village Market email damar@villagemarket-kenya.com or val@villagemarket-kenya.com

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Village EARTH DAY 2018 End Plastic Pollution

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few months have passed since the ban on plastic bags came into effect in Kenya. The ban met its fair share of resistance but over time Kenyans found alternative bags to carry their wares around.

Village Market was at the forefront of supporting this switch from plastic. Before the government ban came into effect, Village Market launched an exciting campaign named Jeans In, Bags Out. The campaign encouraged shoppers to bring in their old jeans and have them repurposed into durable shopping bags for free.

In an effort to conserve the environment, the management team worked with a group of tailors in Kibera to transform the jeans into fashionable multi-use bags.

The month-long campaign saw many shoppers acquire reusable, durable and unique bags, upcycled from their very own old jeans. Grocery stores, supermarkets and other outlets also made the switch from plastic bags and begun packing items in safer shopping bags.

CAMPAIGN: Jeans In, Bags Out!

One may argue that the environment is cleaner now. It has become increasingly rare to see the odd plastic bag blowing in the air only to land on a tree branch, or even worse, in a stream.

While Kenya has gotten rid of one plastic problem, another continues to plague us – plastic bottles.

This year’s commemoration of Earth Day on 22nd April is dedicated to providing the information and inspiration needed to fundamentally change human attitudes and behaviour about plastics. According to EarthDay.org, plastics in various forms continue to poison and injure marine life. From littering our beaches and landscapes to clogging our waterways, waste streams and landfills, the exponential growth of plastics is now threatening the survival of our planet.

Early this year, it was reported that Kenya’s National Environmental Management Agency (NEMA) might soon ban the production, sales and use of plastic bottles, if manufacturers failed to install collection points by 30th April this year. With this deadline fast approaching, Kenyans will be waiting for further communication from NEMA.

OUR ROLE In the meantime, Village Market will continue to play an active role in environmental conservation through exciting and inclusive strategies. Shoppers and tenants are encouraged to keep using the waste separation bins in the mall as they should be used. The bins are well marked with specific compartments for glass, plastic and biodegradable waste.

To support or take part in Village Market’s conservation initiatives contact damar@villagemarket-kenya.com

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HAPPY AFRICA DAY! 25TH MAY

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argely unmarked by many, 25th May is set aside to celebrate Africa Day. Back in 1958, the first conference of independent Africa brought together the fathers of Africa’s liberations movements to reject colonial rule and find commonality among the free states at the time. This conference laid the vision for the formation of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU).

On 25th May 1963, the OAU was formed by the 32 free nations in Africa and led by Tanzania’s Julius Nyerere, Ghana’s Kwame Nkrumah, Sékou Touré of Guinea and Kenneth Kaunda of Zambia.

MUCH TO CELEBRATE ABOUT AFRICA Africa Day is about honouring a continent that has so much going for and against it. It’s about celebrating a history and future of change-makers and talented individuals within and beyond the continent. Africa Day calls upon us to enjoy our enriching foods and our numerous resources that have helped build our nations. It is the day we lift up our philosophical art – the oral, written and performed literature, when we dance to our reverberating music and reflect on our profound poetry. It’s acknowledging our heritage and the

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DANCING: Celebrating our roots

political struggles that challenge us to constantly search for a better way to govern ourselves. Africa Day also allows us to poke fun at our peculiarities, like our concept of time keeping (yes, African time is a thing).

AFRICA DAY AT VILLAGE MARKET HERITAGE: Teaching our children

Village Market will be making a big fuss of Africa Day this year. Expect lots of vivid colour, African sounds and the kind of vibrant activity one can only find at an African celebration.

It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from, this day is for all who appreciate what Africa has to offer. Here are a few pointers to enjoy the day: come dressed in your best show-stopping African regalia. Be inspired by various prints

and styles from all of Africa’s 54 countries and thousands upon thousands of African tribes.

Enjoy our Africa Day evening concert at the food court. Headlining the show will be prolific singer, songwriter and percussionist Idd Aziz, as he performs an eclectic mix of music.

CELEBRATE WITH US Village Market is the home of art, so come pick up a few rare paintings from our in-mall gallery Artz.

This year, Africa Day falls on a Friday that coincides with the weekly Maasai Market at the rooftop parking area. This is your opportunity to grab an African outfit and jewellery, or some ethnic furnishings and household items.

If your taste is more exquisite, we recommend outlets like Kalabash, Designing Africa Collective, Oda Omo, Mille Collines, Adéle Dejak and the Pop-Up Store.

Craving some African food? Indulge in the rich flavours found at Taste of Africa in the food court. They will have an Africa Day special just for you.

So go on, mark your calendar and let’s meet at Village Market on Africa Day!

NEW

Villager

ANISE SPICES, NUTS & GRAINS

SANTORINI

Anise Spices, Nuts & Grains is your usual round-the-corner market shop with a difference. Anise works directly with individual farmers and merchants who are keen to supply only the highest quality of ingredients with great tastes and health benefits. Anise connects with the world to bring a new experience back home.

Santorini is a Greek deli offering delicious food baked with fresh Greek ingredients. The menu includes cheese pies, baklava and gyros made with beef, chicken and avocado — all freshly prepared in front of your eyes.

One can also sample various dips that taste great with our pita breads.

Santorini will soon stock various Greek products for sale at its outlet in Village Market.

SANTORINI

ANISE SPICES

Tel: 0724 918158 or 0715 769439 Email: santorini@gmail.com Facebook: @Santorinigreekdeli

Tel: 0713 093663 Email: mary@anisespices.co.ke

BBROOD BBROOD is a high-quality bakery chain originally from the Netherlands. The brand has a strong focus on premium quality artisan sourdough bread. All their sourdough breads are handcrafted and traditionally prepared without the use of additional sugars, preservatives or additives. The breads are baked in a stone-floor oven to produce the crusty, tasty authentic product that BBROOD is known for.

Entrepreneur Renee Pater started BBROOD in the Netherlands in 2008. Being a fourth generation baker, bread has always been in her family. Since the start of 2008,

BBROOD Tel: 0700 185 566 Email: info-ke@bbrood.com

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VILLAGE CELLAR BBROOD has grown fast and currently has eight shops in Amsterdam and 12 more shops within Marqt supermarkets all over the Netherlands. Seeing opportunities overseas, BBROOD decided to expand its operations in Africa and now has five shops in Kenya and Kampala and two shops in Rwanda.

While enjoying high-quality healthy bread at BBROOD, one can also enjoy a delicious sandwich with a coffee or other beverage.

Village Cellar — part of Village Supermarket — is bound to be your one-stop destination for wines, spirits and cigars in Nairobi. Let our expert team of sommeliers and liquor connoisseurs help you pick the perfect bottle for that special evening with your loved ones or a casual dinner with friends.

Village Cellar boasts a wide selection of Old World and New World wine, port, sherry, vodka, rum, gin and whiskey from Scotland to Japan. Also available are classic beers like Tusker, as well as craft beers and ciders from Europe. In addition, Village Cellar stocks Cuban cigars and a new range of African cigars.

VILLAGE CELLAR Email: cellar.vm@village-supermarket.com

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2018

Artistic African Tales 29th March - 10th April Exhibition Hall, 2nd Level

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Manjano Exhibition 17th March - 7th April Rooftop Gallery

The Nairobi County visual arts exhibition, Manjano, is back at Village Market. Every year the GoDown Arts Centre (with the support of Village Market) hosts Manjano – the Premier Nairobi Visual Arts Award. In its seventh year, the exhibition has grown both in its organisation and in the quality of the works selected and displayed. The judges are carefully selected for their broad knowledge and engagement with the local art scene. We invite you to join us for this year’s edition. Free entry!

For bookings and inquiries email: damar@villagemarket-kenya.com or vanessa@villagemarket-kenya.com or call +254 (0)20 7122 488

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Three prolific artists join renowned artist Anwar Sadat in a one-of-a-kind art exhibition in celebration of African art and stories. They pay homage to Africa’s amazing culture, welcoming people, mouth-watering traditional cuisines and warm climate, as well as the continent’s wild and aquatic life. Free entry!

Jatu Designs – Made in Africa Pop Up 1st April - 30th April Pop-Up Store, 2nd Level

Jatu Designs presents a fresh collection of handmade interior pieces, soft furnishings and everything in between.

They team up with other enterprising artisans to showcase beautiful pieces for home interiors and exteriors. Free entry!

International Schools Fair – 3rd Edition 27th - 29th April Food Court, Lower Level

Find out what various international schools in the country have to offer for your young ones. The fair will give you options for pre-school, elementary and high school. Free entry!

Fashion Africa Agenda Pop-Up 1st - 31st May Pop-Up Store, 2nd Level

Fashion Agenda Africa (FAA) is an initiative by a group of fashion industry visionaries from across Africa, working together to change the African fashion narrative. FAA seeks to build, support and empower young, passionate fashion professionals to become the best in their chosen areas of specialisation across the value chain. Through its founder Akinyi Odongo, FAA will curate its first ever pop-up at Village Market. Free entry!

Urban Nite – Africa Day Edition 25th May, 6.00pm - 9.00pm Food Court

Percussionist Idd Aziz is set to headline the first edition of Urban Nite at Village

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Market this year. Idd Aziz has performed in Europe and the United States. He has worked with Kenya’s top artists such as Necessary Noize, STL, Mercy Myra and the late Achieng Abura. Make it a date and come with a friend to what Idd promises will be an electrifying night. Free entry!

Kashmir Arts

11th - 22nd May Exhibition Hall, 2nd Level Kashmir Arts have delightful accessories to warm up your spaces during the wet season.

Come and sample their rich oriental carpets and other furnishings. Pass by the Exhibition Hall for that much needed home overhaul. Free entry!

Ogwang Artist

24th May - 4th June Exhibition Hall, 2nd Level Village Market plays host to the amazing Ugandan-based artists Ronnie and Enock. The duo teams up for an art exhibition full of rich and vivid colours. Come and collect excellent art pieces for your home and office. Free entry!

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The Artist in Focus We host the prolific duo Ronex Ahimbisibwe and Kalule Herbert at the Village Market Exhibition Hall from 24th May to 4th June. In their own words they share their inspiration, creative process and stories.

RONEX AHIMBISIBWE

Ronex Ahimbisibwe’s visual journey mainly entails studio research in a quest to discover his own capabilities, strength and doubts by tapping into the magic of the subconscious. He is always driven by one question: what if?

Ronex believes in expressing oneself creatively in whatever form one may choose. For him creativity is not a straight line, neither should it be limited by style, medium, rules and norms. In his view, “creativity has no boundaries except those delimited by time and matter; one’s physical capacity for work in a quantifiable period of time-space”.

Ronex’s desire has always been to create works that curiously blend in the fashion of the legendary double-edged sword: sophistication meeting naivety, chaos meeting order, beauty meeting ugliness, aesthetics meeting free expression and so on. His works have come to definitively

embody his joy, frustration, inspiration and perception into tangible objects.

Much of his artworks include paintings, sculptures, woodcut prints, digital art and photography, furniture and mixed media installations. He uses a wide range of materials that include wood, bark cloth, paper, filler paste, glues, oil, outdoor paints, fibre glass and banana fibres. He has also been known to use sand, oxides, aluminium, zinc, bronze, sisal, recycled steel and cloth.

Ronex is a distinguished artist who has showcased his work in over 15 countries including Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Germany, England, the USA and Australia.

He quips, “art is not just a profession to me but my refuge and comfort…without it I seem lost".

KALULE HERBERT

Exhibiting with Ronex is Herbert Kalule who is both a visual artist and a fabric designer. Born in 1983 in Kampala, Uganda, he is a self-taught illustrator who has learnt a lot from his fellow painters.

He is also creative with textiles, with a very original use of colour. He is inspired by social activities and has participated in several local and international exhibitions.

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VILLAGE

supermarket

MAKING SUPERMARKET SHOPPING

fun again

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rocery shopping is not everyone’s cup of tea. However, it is just one of those must-do activities everyone has to cram into a busy week. Of course, grocery shopping differs from apparel shopping – a leisure activity most ladies enjoy alone or in pairs over some good gossip. But what can compare to the joy every woman feels walking out of her favourite fashion store with a new dress and cute bag?

Grocery shopping on the other hand, can be quite a bore. It’s going from aisle to aisle, filling up a large trolley with food items. From cases of mineral water to bags of dog food, then reading labels, comparing prices, checking sell-by dates and finally hauling bulk items from shelf to trolley to till. Let’s not forget the threeyear old by your side that threatens to get lost every time you try to check out the new saucepans in aisle six!

Village Market is bringing the fun back to grocery shopping. A number of supermarkets are set to open in different sections of the shopping mall.

The supermarkets will be situated next

Village Market is bringing the fun back to grocery shopping. A number of supermarkets are set to open in different sections of the shopping mall

PRODUCE: Fresh and tasty

to various eateries, service stores and fashion outlets. This will give shoppers a seamless, stress-free and one-stop shopping experience. Wherever you are at the shopping mall you can easily grab a meal, do your banking and get to a supermarket for your weekly grocery shopping.

Among the new stores is Village Supermarket, which is located in the new section of the mall. We spoke to director Ram Lokan on what the new store has to offer to shoppers.

What is the concept behind Village Supermarket?

Village Supermarket is a family-run business that is built on three pillars: best product selection, best in-store experience and best customer service. We provide high-quality products tailored to meet the demands of our customer base.

It’s our vision to become the premier supermarket in East Africa, with a unique selection of products and the best quality of service available.

What range of items is available at Village Supermarket?

Village Supermarket is a full-service supermarket stocking a wide range of products. We have a general grocery and

beverages section as well as a bakery and butchery. We also have fresh produce and a deli that serves ready meals.

Village Cellar is the liquor section of our supermarket and will stock a wide array of alcoholic drinks. You can also find various high-quality household goods in store including cutlery, pots, pans, home decor and pet food.

What are some of the discounts and offers that customers can get at Village Supermarket?

We will always have regular offers in store for our customers. Holiday and seasonal promotions such as back-toschool, Easter and Christmas will have discounts on selected products. Our opening will also include a sale in the month of April on selected items to celebrate the arrival of Village Supermarket at Village Market.

Does Village Supermarket have a customer loyalty reward scheme?

Village Supermarket’s loyalty reward is a card-based system where customers accumulate points based on the value of their purchase. The points can later be redeemed for items in the supermarket. We will also have a members’ discount available to cardholders. This

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VILLAGE means you can get higher discounts on goods every time if you are a cardholding member.

What should customers expect from Village Supermarket?

Customers at Village Supermarket should expect a broad range of quality products that are always readily available. In case something a customer needs is not available, we are always happy to receive a request to stock the item. Village Supermarket also accommodates all kinds of dietary needs and preferences. We have organic, dairy-free, sugar-free, gluten-free and vegetarian products to cater for a wider customer base.

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Our vision is to become East Africa’s leading supermarket What would be your last word to the readers and new customers?

At Village Supermarket, fine food is our passion. Our vision is to become East Africa’s leading supermarket, and we plan to achieve that by providing the best experience to every shopper, each and every time they visit us.

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A BELGIAN

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Alexandre Bakery opened its first outlet in Kenya 11 years ago. Village Market is proud to host the brand’s second outlet that opened late last year. We spoke to Alexandre’s proprietor Michel about the popular Belgian-inspired store.

What is unique about Alexandre Bakery?

We like to create a charming atmosphere.

Our products are known for their flavour and freshness. Everything at Alexandre is a signature item that caters to unique palates. Our inspired menu is a unique take on the bakery concept.

What are you most known for?

We serve a wide selection of freshly baked pastries every day. Our black and white forest cakes are very popular with our clients. We make our breads using 20 different recipes throughout the year. We also have special seasonal breads like the braided bread with eggs, which is in demand during the Easter season.

Tell us more about your breads and what standards you have maintained over the years: We were the first bakery in Kenya to introduce the concept of round breads.

Our sourdoughs are made from a special blend of stoneground flour containing rich, complex flavours. We were the first to offer foot-long breads that are great for sandwiches. At Alexandre, we don’t use margarine to bake our products and instead we use butter.

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Your chocolates have also grown in demand over the years, correct?

Yes, it is because we make them using only Belgian chocolate. When we first opened in Nairobi, the uptake was low. See, in Belgium, people tend to gift their loved ones quite often.

At the end of the week, a man will often take flowers or a box of chocolates to their wife or girlfriend as a sign of appreciation. The Kenyan culture isn’t as expressive, but we have seen a shift of attitudes overtime among middle-class Kenyans who are now buying more of our chocolates and cakes as gifts to their loved ones.

snack-bar experience. It’s a very unique and healthy approach to fast food. We understand that our customers are looking for a quick meal for lunch or even to go. We also create the right environment and set the right standards, so we can deliver the best quality and taste of our food.

What makes Alexandre Bakery a great dining spot?

Why should everyone have a meal at Alexandre Bakery?

The sandwiches and salads are very different.

We have taken the concept of the French and Belgian bakery and localised it to offer a great

We don’t compromise on our ingredients.

For instance, 60% of our black forest cake is comprised of Belgian chocolate. We also use cherries rather than strawberries, which we often have to import to get the exact bitter taste a black forest cake should have. Fresh cream is also added to cakes. At Alexandre we want families to enjoy their meals and our job is to help create special moments for friends and families. From the distinct way we serve our coffee to the way we make our sandwiches, there is something for everyone at Alexandre.

ALEXANDRE BAKERY Tel: +254 796 433 041 Email: contacts@alenxandre.co.ke

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flavours AND organic INGREDIENTS CRISP

CHEF’S PICK

POACHED PRAWN TACOS

Tacos, poached prawns, spicy guacamole cream, pickled mango and lettuce.

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iko, Tribe’s signature restaurant, holds true to the glamorous yet sophisticated feel of the hotel while maintaining the warmth and personality of Kenya. Its contemporary, international cuisine focuses on carefully grown fresh ingredients and specially sourced international imports. The extensive menu features grilled meats and vegetables as well as house-made pastas, breads and pastries.

Jiko’s exclusive wine list highlights some of the finest selections of wines to perfectly compliment the flavours of Jiko.

Jiko recently launched a brand-new menu, carefully designed by executive chef Luca Molteni and his team. Inspired by the open flame grill, the menu is a tribute to local farmers; paying homage to crisp flavours and fresh, organic ingredients.

The Jiko team has also reinvented Tribe’s famous Sunday brunch; the perfectly constructed menu features an extended dessert buffet, unlimited breezy cocktails, among an array of other feasts for the entire family. Jiko authentically holds true to the glamour of the hotel while offering guests the delights of whimsy and fantasy through a playful approach to presentation.

JIKO For bookings and information: Tel: +254 732 186 601 Email: jiko@tribehotel-kenya.com

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Makes 12 mini tacos • 12 king prawns • 200 g basic mayonnaise • 2 ripe avocados • 2 semi-ripe mangoes • 1 tsp sesame oil • 4 limes • 4 tsp olive oil • 1 tsp tabasco • 1 tsp coriander seeds • 100g leeks

• 1.5 ltrs mineral water • Salt to taste • Black pepper to taste • Romaine lettuce or any other crunchy lettuce • 250 g caster sugar • 250 g white wine vinegar • Corn oil for frying

METHOD

1. POACH THE PRAWNS Poaching Liquid Bring to a boil the water with coriander seeds, fresh coriander stems, leeks and sea salt and boil for seven minutes, strain and set aside.

Prawns Bring the poaching liquid to a boil, immerse the prawns and remove from the heat. Let the prawns sit in the hot water for four minutes, transfer to a container with salted water and ice.

Allow to cool completely. Remove the head and the shell around the tail. With a very sharp knife cut the ‘belly’ of the prawns in order to open it. Remove the black string and season the prawns with salt, olive oil and few drops of soy sauce and lime. Set aside.

2. MAKE THE SAUCES AND PREPARE THE CONDIMENTS Sweet Mayo Add sesame oil, honey and lime juice to the basic mayonnaise, season to taste and keep refrigerated.

Spicy Avocado Cream Blend together the previously cleaned avocado with lime juice, olive oil, Tabasco, finely chopped chives and little sweet mayo. Keep refrigerate in an airtight container to avoid oxidation.

Pickled Mango For the pickling liquid, mix together 250 g of vinegar and 250 g of caster sugar. Bring to a boil and set aside to cool at room temperature.

Peel the mango and cut in rectangles of 7 cm long and 1 cm wide. Set the mango in a glass jar.

Bring the pickling liquid to a boil and pour inside the jars. Allow to cool at room temperature and keep refrigerated overnight before use.

3. MAKE THE TACO SHELLS AND PREPARE LETTUCE Taco Shells Deep fry the corn tortilla dough and set aside on a paper towel, season to taste (should remain golden in colour and soft in texture). You can substitute with store-bought tortillas and mini taco shells.

Lettuce Shred the lettuce and set aside.

4. ASSEMBLING THE DISH Lightly season the shredded lettuce with salt and pepper and little sweet mayo. With the little spoon, place some avocado cream on the warm tortillas, then follow with some seasoned shredded lettuce, the pickled mango and more avocado cream. Place the prawn on top and garnish with few drops of avocado cream, chives, lime zest and rock salt.

Kingsway TYRES

FIT NEW TYRES NOW,

pay later!

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fter sitting in traffic for a long while, the cars in front of you finally start moving.

You press hard on your car’s accelerator, hoping to finally make it out of that messy gridlock. But as fate would have it, the traffic lights turn red just as you approach the roundabout. Maybe you can make a quick dash for it? Just then, a cop raises his hand and tells you to hold your horses. You bring your car to a halt – now you are the first car in the long stretch of traffic.

CHECKING YOUR TYRES As you wait (again), the cop approaches your vehicle to inspect it. He first takes a look at your insurance sticker – when does it expire? Next it’s your tyres – when did you last change them? Mkubwa asks you for your driver’s license and inspects it too.

He then calls you by your name and asks if you are aware that your tyres are worn out.

Before you can respond, he tells you to pull to the side of the road – you’re clearly not going anywhere any time soon.

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Not only are worn out tyres ugly, they are also a road hazard. With the rainy season upon us, it is increasingly dangerous to drive on tyres with a tread that is quickly thinning out. If not budgeted for, a set of tyres can be an expensive purchase.

Then again, traffic fines and road accidents can cost you so much more! It is for this reason that Kingsway Tyres and Kenya Commercial Bank have introduced Lipa Pole Pole.

This exciting offer allows you to purchase tyres using your KCB Credit Card 7with a payment plan of up to 12 months.

Simply walk into any Kingsway Tyres service centre and apply for this offer. For KCB credit cardholders, it takes only one hour to have their Lipa Pole Pole request approved.

Non-credit cardholders need not worry, as you can open a credit card account at any KCB branch to make the most of the promotion. You can also use your KCB credit card to purchase any products or services from Kingsway Tyres service centres. With repayment plans starting at 45 days through to 12 months, you can

KINGSWAY: Premium tyre brands

choose a plan that works best for you.

If tyres are what you are interested in, Kingsway Tyres stocks world-renowned premium brands such as Michelin, BFGoodrich, Kumho and Apollo tyres.

UNIQUE OFFER

KCB: Budget-friendly payment plans

To take advantage of this unique offer, visit any Kingsway Tyre service centre.

Our counter sales executives will guide you through the application process and answer any questions you may have.

Take off on a safe, smooth and affordable ride with Lipa Pole Pole!

Terms and conditions apply.

KINGSWAY TYRES Tel: 020 7120171 or 0733 699514 Email: village@kingswaytyrescom Facebook: Kingsway Tyres www.kingswaytyres.com

#vm TRAVEL

EMERALD COLLECTION TO OPEN RESORT

in the maldives

T

he Emerald Collection consists of two luxury resorts in Zanzibar; the five-star luxury Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa (Leading Hotels of the World) on the popular Nungwi beach, and the five-star Dream of Zanzibar Resort located on the beautiful Pwani Mchangani beach. Both resorts have been built to satisfy those guests seeking an authentic holiday experience, reflected in the architecture and

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decor that evoke the island’s Arabic and African heritage.

In October 2018, the group will open a new resort in the Maldives. The Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa will be a five-star deluxe 120 villa resort, with 60 over-water and 60 beach villas. The resort – which will be a member of the Leading Hotels of the World – is nestled in the Island of Fasmendoo in the Raa Atoll, northwest of the Maldives.

For more information about the Emerald Collection please visit www.emerald-collection.com Or contact George Kiruku Email: george@emerald-collection.com Tel: +255 (0)745 897629

A DREAM: Stunning coastal location

LUXURY VILLAS: Beautiful architecture

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A-Z

of

VILLAGE MARKET list of outlets

FOOD & RESTAURANTS

Osteria

Absolute Chocolate*

Pizza Hut

Activation Kitchen

0705 454 545 village@liberty-eagle.com

AFTA EATS

Pocha 254*

0746 619 228 team@aftaeats.com

Alexandre Bakery 0796 433 041 contacts@alexandre.co.ke

Anise

FASHION AND ACCESSORIES

Fabric Gallery

Nairobi Sports House

100 Years*

Fiona Kay*

Accessorize With Style

Foschini

Oda Omo

0771 628 568 village@accessorize.co.ke

AdĂŠle Dejak

0727 680 027 mercy.adeledejak@gmail.com

Adidas* Bartons

0714 935 370 kinuthiam@gmail.com

Bata

0724 627 705 bata.village@bata.com

Bossini

0720 390 123 info@fabricgallery.co.ke

0777 153 001/002/003/004

Invu* Jaishiv Khazana

0722 474 343 advisorahuja@yahoo.co.in

0738 205 315 village@nairobisportshouse.com 0714 235 863 thetextileloft@gmail.com

One Way

0770 300 400 victor@one-way.cc

Palmers

Jennyfer*

0707 788 670 palmersnairobi@gmail.com

JIT Gems

Patrick Mavros

0722 964 506 nddf@wananchi.com

Joo & Co

0724 748 139 hrna@joo&co.com

Jooal

0701 070 295 nairobi@patrickmavros.com

Rose Jewellery Sandstorm

0724 748 139

0704 164 755 salessupport@sandstormkenya.com

Canali at Rodeo Drive

K-Shoe

Sensations*

Celio*

Kazuri Beads

0719 614 691 bossinivillage@deacons.co.ke 0721 256 777 mtm@italianmenswear.co.ke

0725 935 542 village@kshoe.co.ke

City Walk

020 230 342 info@kazuri.co.ke

Coco Chic

0710 320 528 julia@kikoy.com

Cocolili

elena@kashmrbykuoni.com

0731 006 192 villagemarket@citywalk.co.ke 0737 885 954

0796 962 625 info@cocoliliafrica.com

Designing African Collective

0725 647 043 retail@designingafricacollective.com

El Baul

0728 232 998 elbaulkenya@gmail.com

Elias Jewellers

Kikoy Company KSHMR by Kuoni Madora* Made in Africa

0796 211 922 madeinafrica2003@gmail.com

Markham

0777 153 005/006

Mille Collines

0714 301 439 mille.collines.ruanda@gmail.com

SK Collection* Smart Baby

071 507 9850 smartbabykenya@gmailcom

Sterns

0777 153 007/008

Trevor Collection

0708 555 444 butchery@primecuts.co.ke

Prime Cuts - Deli 0708 555 444

Santorini

alltimesvillage@gmail.com

Brown's Cheese Casa Jamon* East

0700 248 780 rorovillagemarket@gmail.com

Flavour Town Cafe* Food Market Pop-Up Hallo Bella Hanji's Corner

0743 162 600 lafritopia@gmail.com 0715 769 439 alexavapo@gmail.com

Sofra

0790 579 997 darlyn@mbaya.co.ke

Souk

0791 696 715 ahmedsasso123@gmail.com

Spring Valley Coffee* Stamford* Steakhouse*

jianpingleio37@gmail.com

Sweet Street*

Jiko – Tribe Hotel

Taste of Africa

Karel T-Lounge

Tastigo*

0732 186 000 jiko@tribehotel-kenya.com 0746 619 463 info@karel.co.ke

0729 501 650 jessegns2@yahoo.com

Thai Village

Keventers*

0708 999 555 sonalbobby@yahoo.com

Khazana Restaurant

The Local Grill*

0727 329 937 sonalbobby@yahoo.com 0725 271 152

Nyama Mama

0703 567 567 village@nyamamama.com

The Pasta Shop Tiramisu

0702 993 254 info@tiramisu.co.ke

Urban Burger

0717 606 060 urbanvillage@artcaffe.co.ke

Zaytoon

0796 112 182 eunice@fashionkenya.com marketing@euniqueafrica.com

Off the Rocks

Woolworths

Ohcha

0724 606 060 ohchavm@artcaffe.co.ke

HEALTH AND BEAUTY

Orchid Restaurant

Belladona Pharmacy

Mocca

0207 120 090

Erita Jewels

Moksh

Zinj Design

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Prime Cuts - Butchery

Barfee

Mugg & Bean*

0711 925 453 anthony@ikahu.co.ke

0786 485 688

0715 277 522 pomodoroservice@gmail.com

Roco Mamas

0712 143 839 village@artcaffe.co.ke

Vivo Activewear Voila

Pomodoro

Artcaffe

Mambo Gelato

0719 615 136 storeadministratorvillagemarket2 @woolworths.co.za

eritajewel@gmail.com

0713 093 663 watiri@hotmail.com mary@anisespices.co.ke

0746 619 232 rosegathoni@yahoo.com

0746 619 337 annemuthoni@vivoactivewear.com

0728 680 035 osteriagigiri@yahoo.com

0708 897 542

0732 463 648 chriscellini@me.com

0701 319 140 majidjerdi@yahoo.com

Zucchini Ice Cream

0715 945 228 pharmacy@belladonnahealthcare.com

A-Z of VILLAGE MARKET Blossom Aesthetics Ltd 0715 176 077 info@blossom-aesthetics.com

Dream Nails

0728 610 475 dreamnails@swiftkenya.com

Elixir Health

0735 174 687 elixirhealthkenya@gmail.com

Goodlife

0746 619 116 villagemarket@goodlife.africa.com

Grassroots 020 712 2084

Haute Perfumerie 0705 226 624 delornemalia@gmail.com

Healthy U

0707 367 666 villagemarket@healthy-u2000.com

Jaff's Optical

0733 707 362 jaffsvillage@gmail.com

Lintons Beauty World 0716 825 042 village@lintonsbeauty.com

Co-op Bank Diamond Trust Bank

0711 300 003 kwanjohi@dtbafrica.commamutavy@ dtbafrica.com

Eco Bank ATM Equity Bank ATM FAPCL* I&M ATM Imperial Bank Kenya Commercial Bank 020 712 2003 retail-vmarket@kcb.co.ke

NIC Bank

0711 041 819 okuljanic-bank.com

Standard Chartered Bank ATM Taipan Forex Bureau 0722 397 661 gladwell@taipanforex.com

VFS International (K) Ltd 0721 372 967

0704 036 072 mac.vm@lintonsbeauty.com

ESSENTIALS AND OTHER SERVICES

MP Shah

AA Kenya

M.A.C

Refinery Grooming

0709 333 002 aavillage@aakenya.co.ke

Salon Malibu

Airtel Store

0733 624 552

Salon Natalie

0717 543 416 natashayumba@hotmail.com

Village Dental Clinic 0719 671 980 villagedental2015@gmail.com

Yves Rocher 0702 343 434 info@yrkenya.com

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Barclays Prestige Centre

0717 444 529 florence.kithinji@barclays.com

CBA Bank

0711 056 444 danson.githae@cbagroup.com

0780 602 262 stella.musasia@ke.airtel.com

All Times News Stand 0721 888 222 alltimesvillage@gmail.com

Arabian Corner Between The Lines

0708 098 188 yasmin@westlandssundries.com

Blue Lily Flower Shop 0722 320 771 nanitecle@yahoo.com

Bobby Pall Photography 0721 462 302 bobbypallphotography@gmail.com

Bottle Shop* Chapa Copy* Credible Sounds* Densey Travel

Cenhi Ltd

info@denseytravel.com 0721 332 113

CFC Stanbic ATM

Desert Rose*

Chase Bank

DHL

0703 074 590 cmweru@chasebank.co.ke

0711 017 133 mary.wangare@dhl.com

Hi Kitchen

0722 800 522 afsaneh.mbn@gmail.com

Hot Point

0203 699 000 smaina@hotpoint.co.ke

I.A Security Services 0720 650 488 info@iasecurityservices.com

Ignite Gym

0743 618 729 info.ke@ignitefitness.com

Ikono Investments* JPR Safari Camp

info@safebox.co.ke

Samsung

rose@tricom.co.ke

Shifaz Veterinary Clinic 0725 71 1896 dr.zulfikar_moshinah@yahoo.com

Techmart

0721 632 060 kiprono.woods@gmail.com

Technology House 0710 888 888 shrikesh@techhouse.co.ke

Telkom Kenya

020 778 2888 vmwambaire@telkom.co.ke

ARTS,CRAFTS AND GIFTS Anselm Kitengela Hot Glass 0722 733 658 villagemarket@kitengela.com

Artz Gallery

0733 423 640 artzzs52@gmail.com

Blue Rhino

0723 559 454 info@bluerhinoafrica.com

Cedar Box 0719 581 361

Kenya Valuers Estate Agent

Text Book Centre

Enoteca

Kingsway Tyres Limited

Tintoria Dry Cleaners

Toy World

www.kv.kenyavaluers.com

0733 699 514 village@kingswaytyres.com ahmed.siddik@kingswaytyres.com

Kiwi Shop 0720 019 557

Lorenzo Professional Dry Cleaners 0718 226 818 galicelorenzo@gmail.com

MAC Instore

0720 550 028 info@macinstore.com

Miniso

0721 127 736 stegimaz@yahoo.com/@gmail.com

Nakumatt

0722 204 936 village@nakumatt.net manager.village@nakumatt.net

Nikon

0721 555 590 sales@isl.co.ke finance@isl.co.ke

Optica Limited 0742 969 508 village@optica.co.ke

Phoenix Safaris

0743 795 301 jane.kimaru@tbc.co.ke

0729 329 404 operationsmanager@tintoria.co.ke

Versatile Photographers Village Cellar

cellar.vm@village-supermarket.com

Village Photoshop

0725 813 913 info@villagephotoshop.co.ke

Village Service Centre 0723 639 798 owinojoshua@yahoo.com odhimos254@gmail.com

Village Supermarket Wynton House of Music 0713 908 411 info@wyntonmusic.com

Zucchini Greengroceries 0726 333 446 info@zucchini.co.ke

Zuku*

0723 650 909 neblat@enoteca.agency 0770 057 382 toyshouse@africaonline.co.ke

FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS Handcraft Centre 0722 937 327

Kalabash

0724 372 111 kalabash@gmail.com

Kashmir Arts

0732 402 647 kashmirarts@yahoo.com

Nobri* Past and Present

0733 608 330 alfonsopiedade@gmail.com

Pinkopallino Gallery 0722 733 658 pinkopallino.kenya@gmail.com

Rupa's Gift Centre Ltd info@rupasgiftcentre.co.ke

* New or coming soon

Rus Interiors

0706 701 858 mail@dharamshi.com

0733 974 754 tours@phoenix-safaris.de

Post Office

0735 764 673 pmrvillagemarket@posta

Power Innovations Ltd 0725 643 143 sales@powerinnovationsltd.com

Safaricom Service Centre

0722 002 374 villagemarket@safaricom.co.ke

Safe Box

0723 500 500

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