Category Archives: Cape Town 4 Foodies and Wino’s

A journey into the world of Cape Town,its wine and its gourmet delights!

Quirky new restaurants in Cape Town – The Dog’s Bollocks!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by

This has been a fun time for funky interesting restaurant openings in Cape Town.  We explored a couple of these over the last few weeks: The Dogs Bollocks, Clarkes and South China Dim Sum.  Each one is wonderfully quirky.  I … Continue reading →

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Bruce Robertson’s new venture – dining in his home in Scarborough Cape Town – The Boat House

Posted on January 19, 2012 by

From 1 February Bruce Robertson, one of South Africa’s most well known chefs (former owner of the Showroom in Cape Town), will be opening a spot that celebrates  ”The Art of Table d’ Hôte” - ie the opportunity to dine in … Continue reading →

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Paternoster – an amazing foodie retreat in the Cape that is well off the beaten track.

Posted on December 26, 2011 by

Paternoster is my favourite gourmet retreat in the Western Cape.   It is literally in the middle of nowhere –  two and half hours drive from Cape Town.  Here you can experience a little foodie paradise.  It would be a … Continue reading →

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Dine with a local in Cape Town in their home – a fun way to meet Cape Town locals over their dining table!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

For quite a few years I have had requests from overseas visitors and from agents asking whether I can organize a dinner party to connect locals and foreigners.  An example of a request would be: an American architect who would … Continue reading →

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EAT OUT AWARDS – SOUTH AFRICA’S TOP RESTAURANT AWARDS

Posted on November 22, 2011 by

Each year I wait with eager anticipation for the results of the Eat Out Awards.  South Africa does not have a Michelin rating system for food – as such awards such as the Eat Out Awards, Rossouws Restaurants guidelines and … Continue reading →

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Harbour House – Cape Town Waterfront opens!!

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

One of my favourite restaurants in the Cape is Harbour House, Kalk Bay.  I eat there about twice a week on tours.  It is consistently good and people just simply love it there.  Part of the magic is the fact … Continue reading →

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The Biscuit Mill Market – Cape Town – a few delicious pictures to make you hungry!

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

I spent last Saturday at the Biscuit Mill Market – and took some delicious pictures to share with you!! The Biscuit Mill Market was the first artisenal market in Cape Town which celebrated our small local suppliers of anything from … Continue reading →

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The Kitchen and a creative revolution in Woodstock Cape Town

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

Every time I blink, something new opens in Woodstock, a somewhat grungy suburb in Cape Town.  It all seems to have started with the renovation of an old biscuit mill building into a creative/arty small funky shopping centre.  Woodstock boasts … Continue reading →

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Overture Restaurant – a hidden gem in a hidden valley

Posted on September 7, 2011 by

Ok – so the local Capetonians are reading my headline and saying – it is not so hidden – we have found it!!  And no doubt many others have too, as it has consistently been rated as one of the … Continue reading →

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African Relish – a cooking school in a foodie village called Prince Albert

Posted on September 6, 2011 by

This is a “must” include in a visit to South Africa by any foodies – yes – when you look at the map – it does appear that this little town is in the middle of nowhere – but look … Continue reading →

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Mzoli’s – a truly African experience in a township in Cape Town

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

Mzoli’s is a smash hit among both the township locals and visitors to the Cape who are keen to get a feel of “real” Africa.   Mzoli’s is an African food BBQ/Braai restaurant located in the heart of Gugulethu township. … Continue reading →

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Foodie Markets in Cape Town

Posted on August 3, 2011 by

It has been exciting times in Cape Town.  From a city that lacked fresh markets we have gone from zero to a full  360 degrees, and it is now such fun to be a foodie in Cape Town!!  As a … Continue reading →

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Kalk Bay – my favourite village in Cape Town

Posted on June 30, 2011 by

I love Kalk Bay for so many reasons, that I return and return and return to explore, eat and play.  Kalk Bay is quirky, arty, grungy at times, always eccentric and quite simply a fun place to ramble around, to … Continue reading →

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Druk My Niet – an award winning wine estate in the making!

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Yesterday, on a cold Cape rainy winters day, Lesley Cox and I headed through to meet the winemaker, Abraham, from Druk My Niet for a wine tasting.   The drive there was wonderfully scenic, however the signage to Druk My … Continue reading →

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MIDDELVLEI BOERE BRAAI (Farmer BBQ) AND PINOTAGE

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

A great addition to the Stellenbosch winelands is the opportunity for you to experience a traditional South African Braai at Middelvlei Wine Estate.  Braaing (BBQing) is a national passtime in South Africa during summer.  On any summer’s night this is … Continue reading →

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