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  • La Mouette 5 Course Spring Tasting Menu Special Review

    La Mouette 5 Course Spring Tasting Menu Special Review Okaaay, remind me how I do this again? During the last 73 years of lockdown, I haven’t ventured out to do many reviews. But one does not simply turn down an invitation to review the La Mouette Course Spring Tasting Menu Special. So I packed up my […] More

  • Great Value Meals at Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken

    Mzansi’s Tastiest! Chicken and chips – the perfect pairing at Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken. Whether you like it mild or hot, lemony or herby, a succulent, flame grilled chicken with just-the-right-amount-of-crispy chips with a secret sprinkle is sure to delight all the senses. Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken offers your favourite laid-back meals with full/half/quarter quicken […] More

  • Cooking Made Easy with The Date Box

    Easy, effortless meals, with pre-packaged ingredients, to make your life easy! Date Box is a concept being offered by Jacdi Catering who will give you all the ingredients needed to put on a fantastic 3 course dinner right at home. No need to book a table at a fancy restaurant to celebrate the next big […] More

  • Let Chef Kuan deliver a delicious Asian Dinner to your Home!

    With lock-down still in full effect, your favourite Asian restaurant may still be closed. But don’t fear because Chef Kuan is coming to the rescue. Renowned for his culinary cooking skills at L’Orient in Sea Point, Kitima in Hout Bay and most recently at Macau in Cape Town, Chef Kuan has been delighting customers for […] More

  • Clos Malverne Gift Guide for Father’s Day

    Spoil the first man in your life. With Father’s Day fast approaching – where has this year gone??? – we know that there aren’t many options for spoiling dad at this time. With the nation waiting in breathless anticipation for the announcement of level 3, why not plan ahead and purchase these gifts from Clos […] More

  • Bring the Joys of Kloof Street House to your Door!

    We’ve recently had the opportunity to enjoy the Kloof Street House lockdown menu. If you haven’t seen what’s on offer yet, you’re in for one big treat. Kloof Street House definitely makes the list of our all-time favourite restaurants here on FoodBlogCT. It’s hidden away behind a high wall within a lovely garden where you […] More

  • Enjoying Half Price Burgers at Darling Brew Woodstock

    There is a new burger spot in town and you should really check it out!   Darling Brewery has been around since 2010 and is one of South Africa’s most-awarded microbreweries. Emphasis is always placed on quality, innovation, service, sustainability and lifestyle in everything they do. In the process, the brewery has become Africa’s first […] More

  • A Healthy Lunch at Marrow Broth

    Have you heard of Marrow Broth on Loop Street? Serving real, wholesome food where big importance is placed on free-range, grass-fed bone broth. When visiting Marrow, you will find a small and focused menu with five broth bowl dishes as well as a few salad options. It’s also not the biggest restaurant, but the space […] More

  • Weekend Breakfasts at Café Honeybun

    Café Honeybun has long been one of my favourite breakfast spots in Cape Town for a leisurely Saturday or Sunday morning. Along with the delicious food and excellent coffee at Café Honeybun, you also get to experience a quieter side of Observatory as the neighbourhood starts to wake up with people going about their weekend. […] More

  • Summer Delights & Drinks at The Station on Bree Street

    Imagine going to the London train station and being able to get a delicious three course meal, a friendly waiter and cocktails! Well in Cape Town, it is possible. Set in the ever so beautiful and vibey Upper Bree Street, you guys have to take some time and visit Station on Bree. Coupled with my […] More

  • Dash Restaurant and Bar Review

    In a Nutshell: Dash Restaurant and Bar Review FOOD: Garden to Table Each dish was packed with flavour and only the freshest ingredients. I loved seeing the exact radishes we picked from the veggie garden on my plate. The ingredients are locally sourced, even the Beach Lettuce that grows in Granger Bay: a salty, crunchy little […] More

  • Weekly Earth Hour Dinner at Hotel Verde

    Earth Hour happens once a year, on the same date at the same time. Isn’t it about time for a change? Let’s keep the important message behind this initiative where we are asked to speak up for nature and inspire action in support of the environment. But why does this have to be limited to […] More