We were invited to visit the Quarter Kitchen at the Portswood Hotel at the V&A Waterfront a few weeks ago for dinner. Not only has this restaurant introduced new …
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Exploring the MOJO Market & Hotel in Seapoint, Cape Town
Sea Point’s seven-day-a-week indoor food & lifestyle Mojo Market recently turned one. I was invited to explore the market and adjacent hotel with my family a few weeks ago, …
Review: Coffee, cold brews and pastries at Coco Safar
On Saturday I visited Coco Safar, a unique luxury café, espresso bar, (compostible) capsule emporium, couture pâtisserie and brand new cold brew facility. After relocating their flagship store from …
Lunch at Love Thy Neighbour
Last weekend I had the pleasure of having lunch at Love Thy Neighbour in Cape Town – the recently refurbished and rebranded space where And Union used to be. …
(review) Chef’s Table at The Twelve Apostles
Two weeks ago I have the pleasure of attending the first degustation dinner at The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa – a new and exclusive “secret menu” chef’s table experience …
Review: Dinner at Bistrot Bizerca
I was invited to Bistrot Bizerca in November last year for a preview of their summer menu for 2013/2014. I couldn’t attend on the planned date and sadly had to …
Bo-Kaap fish curry
Three weeks ago, Schalk and I decided to spend a day of leisure and adventure in Cape Town as part of our 10th wedding anniversary. After a seriously scrumptious breakfast …
Bobotie with yellow pappardelle and poached egg
This month we are celebrating Cape Town as the World Design Capital for 2014. One of the four themes of design month is “Beautiful Things. Beautiful Spaces.” It’s a celebration …
Review: Dinner at the Protea Hotel President, Bantry Bay
A few weeks ago, I was invited to attend the “Chef’s Table” at the Protea Hotel President in Bantry Bay. The hotel has recently relaunched its a la carte and …
Smoked snoek chowder – a Cape favourite
A thick and creamy smoked fish chowder made from Cape Snoek (also known as Barracouta). Very comforting in winter!