Christmas at Miami

. . . as Budiriro gets new joint

Staff Reporter

IT is common to hear the guys from the leafy suburbs such as Borrowdale or Gunhill saying handeyi kumaraini (literally translated means let’s go home). It might be a weekend or a holiday, but these guys usually find time to go back to their “roots”.
While kwaMereki was popularised by these guys, there are some who would want to spend a good time closer to “home”, the area where they grew up. It might be in Mabvuku, Glen View (Tichas or Machokoto), Highfield (MaStones or Machipisa aka Jipson) or Glen Norah (PaFarai or Chitubu). Every time they want to have a good time, they go back to their roots.
But the sad thing about most high-density suburbs is that there are quite a few clubs where people can enjoy their time. Most of the clubs you find lack the basics in terms of the quality and service one get, hence, most of those who enjoy clubbing, have to go to town or some places far from their homes. In those places you find clubs, however, they are either small and/ or somewhat dingy. 
In Sunningdale, a local businessman, Ernest Vambe, is changing the definition of clubbing in high-density areas. Miami Nite Club is a new joint which can rival any other in the city centre. Set at a shopping centre in the suburb, the joint has proved to be the place to be for those who grew up in the area or those who wish to enjoy themselves closer to home.
In Budiriro, another new joint, Charehwa 17th Bar, was also last week opened which promises to bring cheers this festive season to many living in the suburb who otherwise had no real place to go clubbing. What is particularly interesting about this bar is that it was built entirely with granite stone sourced from the site.
Vambe said patrons can expect a festive season full of entertainment and quality service. He said the club offers the highest standards of service equal to those offered anywhere in the city.
There is secure parking and a kitchen inside should the need to replenish the food supplies arise. The interior is entirely carpeted and the ventilation is just superb.
While the Charehwa 17th Bar is still receiving some final touches, the venue has already hosted musicians such as Tongai Moyo. The proprietor, Tsitsi Charehwa, is ecstatic and said the new bar would change the complexion of clubbing in the suburb.