If you have a beer income and champagne taste this one if for you. Everyone knows that Camps Bay is not only one of the most expensive suburbs in Cape Town but also the most beautiful and fun place to be over summer. If you are not rolling in dollars but still want to be…
One of our favourite restaurants has always been La Boheime in Seapoint. Faizel and his partner have recently opened Engruna next door. They serve burgers and gourmet pizzas. My bestie, Annamarie, Mike and I went last night and really enjoyed their burgers. Annamarie had the Cheese Burger with Swiss cheese and I had a Classic…
The storm of all storms erupted in Cape Town on Friday late afternoon. On Saturday morning we were up at 4am to catch the red eye flight. The only problem was – no electricity in most of Camps Bay. We rushed to get ready at candle light and I arrived at the airport with crazy…
Tokai forest, Southern Suburbs, Cape Town There is quite a climb, but you are rewarded with great single track. You can cycle all the way up to the mast which is a 1000 meter climb. Half way up the mast the jeep track becomes tar road, you might be relieved for a second or two…
I have the easiest bread recipe so I usually quickly bake a bread if we have guests coming over. Take a bottle of beer, 3 cups of self rising flour, 3 spoons of sugar, fresh rosemary, dried olives and Maldon salt. Mix it all together and sprinkle extra salt and rosemary on top. Bake for…
Fun things to do with children in Cape Town: Chill with the penguins: Take a short drive to Boulders Beach to have a look at the penguins. I think this is one of the highlights of a holiday in Cape Town. See stars at the Planetarium: Sound and light are combined to reproduce the southern…
If you are renting a villa or an apartment in Camps Bay over the holidays and looking for some pampering here are a view options: Camps Bay Retreat, 7 Chilworth Road, Camps Bay. Tel. 021 437 8300 Magda, If you prefer a massage or reflexology in the privacy of your own villa or apartment, Magda…
Theatre on the Bay in Camps Bay: Sunset Boulevard 28 October – 7 January 2014 Tel: 021 438 3300 http://theatreonthebay.co.za The Baxter Theatre in Cape Town: This is my life – Giempie Vardiem 5-16 November 2013 Tel: 0861 915 8000 http://www.baxter.uct.ac.za/ The Artscape Theatre in Cape Town: Guys and Dolls 18 October – 10 November…
As Cape Town is home to a large community of entrepreneurs, their office politics revolves around the buzzle of the coffee shop or lunch spot. No need to pay a “tea lady” or rent office space. Sit down, order your skinny, decaf cappuccino, logon and you are good to go. Here are my three favourite…
My favourite beach in Cape Town is exactly a 12 minute walk from my apartment in Camps Bay. It is the beautiful secluded Bakoven Beach. As there is no parking there is usually not many people and it is quiet and quaint. buying cuban cigars online On windy days in Cape Town the go-to beach…
La Parada The vibe is incredible and on warm evenings the restaurant spills out onto the street. 107 Bree Street, Cape Town 021 424 2235 Orinoco – Flavours of Latin America The owner and chef Migdalia is the perfect hostess and always makes us feel at home. They make the best ceviche in Cape Town. 17…
We try to visit a game park every year. We have just returned from Medikwe in the North West Province and Marekele in Limpopo. We stayed at the most luxurious game lodges and were spoilt rotten. We saw the big five which included lion eating an elephant’s carcass. Nothing beats the feeling of tranquility of…
As you know Capetonians are always fashionably late and so are our seasons. We are excited to announce that Spring has made an appearance. Rather late then never… To celebrate this Mynt Cafe on the Camps Bay Promenade has an exciting Spring Special for the month of October. Offering two main meals for the price of…
South China Dim Sum The restaurant is quite small and I highly suggest that you book a few days in advance. The only irritating thing is people coming in during the evening begging for a table. I love the waitress that calls everyone ‘Darling’. 289 Long Street, Cape Town 078 846 3656 Kitima at Kronendal…
Vida E Café Camps Bay Once again, I have a Camps Bay favourite. We usually go there after a run or a cycle and there is always a great vibe. As with all the Vida E Café’s, the staff are so friendly and the Camps Bay Vida E Café has a great view. Izak’s Corner…
On my favourites list is always a restaurant I can walk to. So that will have to be The Raj in Camps Bay. I like to order the Lamb Chops Masala. The Raj – The Promenade, Victoria Road, Camps Bay. 021 438 4555 Chandani or चाँदनी means moonlight in Hindi. We always order from the…
The Robertson Small Hotel We appreciate good wine, and find the Robertson Wine Route to be the best area to buy wine near Cape Town. Our favourite place to stay is The Roberson Small Hotel. We have always stayed in a suite flowing onto the swimming pool. The room leads onto a private patio ending…
I started going to Burrata long before I met the owner on a Camps Bay Watch patrol. In the pursuit of the perfect pizza, Barry studied the art of pizza making in New York. They import their flour from Napoli and it definitely has a different taste to South African pizza. Burrata is a fresh…
Mike and I enjoy walking down to our “local” Il Cappero in Camps Bay. Aldo is always friendly and welcoming and his wife, Ceti’s Sicilian cooking is delicious . They are offering 50% off pasta dishes on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings during winter. 4 The Fairway, Camps Bay, 021 438 7074 95 On Keerom is…
My all-time favourite place to eat ice cream is the Sinful Ice Cream Emporium in Camps Bay. The ice cream shop is behind Blues. I always choose Very Yummy and Lemon Meringue. Enjoy your sinful treat on Camps Bay beach, the perfect spot to eat delicious ice cream. Shop 5, The Promenade Centre, Victoria Road,…
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