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  • Ooh Box Delivery Review

    Presents are the best. But waiting for your birthday to get one is no fun. That’s why we should buy them for ourselves. Ooh Box Delivery Review “Join and get boutique wines, artisanal delicacies and foodie must-haves delivered to your door for that once-a-month deserved spoil.” The OOH Box is a monthly national service that brings you […] More

  • The Deckhouse Crab Shack and BBQ Review

    Stop what you’re doing. Get up. Get into your car (or on your bike, this is Cape Town after all) and drive to Kloof Street. Find a parking anywhere because those don’t come easily. And walk toward The Deckhouse Crabshack and BBQ. Get a table. Sit down. And order the Shrimp Popcorn. Not my usual […] More

  • Feeling right at Home at Steffanie’s Place

    When I was a kid, I’d play in the yard enjoying the last few rays of sunshine, before being ushered inside to a home-cooked meal with the family. Strangely enough, it’s very similar feeling when visiting Steffanie’s Place. The restaurant opens onto a beautiful patio boasting magnificent views of False Bay. We sipped on a drink until starters were […] More

  • la Belle Bistro & Bakery opens in Mouille Point

    Just in time for summer, la Belle Bistro & Bakery has opened its third set of doors in Mouille Point. The first venue opened at the Alphen Hotel in Constantia four years ago and the second opened in Camps Bay last year. The venue Comfy yet charming, la Belle will indulge you with freshly baked […] More

  • Dine with a view at on19 at The Westin

    ON19 is on the 19th floor (believe it or not) of The Westin in Cape Town’s city centre. The view is ridiculous. And as you’ll soon see, the food is too… STARTERS Red Thai Duck Broth // 75 I am a big fan of ramen. It’s got that comforting thing going on, but is still […] More

  • Floreal at the Marianne Wine Estate

    I’m from Durban. Durbanites don’t like driving far. Driving from Atlantic Seaboard to the ‘burbs even freaks me out. So when I schlep (and I mean schlep) somewhere far, like Stellenbosch (gasp!), I want it to be an experience. Enter: Floreal at the Marianne Wine Estate This new bistro-chic style restaurant opened it’s doors in October. […] More

  • Lunching at Bistro 13

    Roxy Laker and Chef Nic van Wyk from Bistro 13 on Welmoed Wine Estate, recently launched the new summer menu in conjunction with their first birthday! With their classic dishes with traditional South African flavour, Bistro 13 has been a big hit in the Cape Winelands as seen by their nomination for this year’s Klink Awards in the Great […] More

  • Stella at The Cullinan Review

    The Cullinan Hotel recently opened Stella Cafe & Bar – a beautiful Parisian-inspired space, which is perfect for a relaxing lunch or to unwind after a long day at work. The bar opens onto a beautiful, sheltered pool deck – perfect for Cape Town, considering how many meals have been ruined because of that lovely wind […] More

  • Dash Restaurant Review

    I normally preamble about something or other and then talk about the restaurant’s number of seats etc etc. I’m not going to. Why? The food was so freaking delicious, I want to tell you about it IMMEDIATELY. Dash Restaurant Review STARTERS Tempura Prawns // 115 At some restaurants these taste more tempura than prawn. And […] More

  • City Grill V&A Waterfront Review

    City Grill is the oldest steak house at the Waterfront and has been passed down from the original owners to their kids. When a restaurant has “grill” in their name I assume that they do a mean steak, so when they invited us, I was keen to get my steak on. Starters The starters didn’t start […] More

  • RUA Review Gardens Cape Town

    “Kayli, we’ve been invited to review RUA“ “What is a RUA?” “It means street. As in, they make street food.” “YES LET’S GO TO THERE NOW.” RUA Review Gardens Cape Town STARTERS To start we shared some tapas. While each individual dish was delicious, we chose badly because everything we had happens to have been […] More

  • Visiting the Greek Fisherman

    The Greek Fisherman is one of the oldest restaurants at the V&A Waterfront, offering Mediterranean dishes with a focus on authentic Greek cuisine. It’s still owned by the same family that started it back in 1992 – and it continues to go strong. To Begin Guests who want to sit outside and watch the hustle […] More