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  • Lou Lou’s in the Cape Quarter review

    I love nothing more than to walk into a restaurant and feel like I have left my Cape Town life and have been transported to another world. Enter: Lou Lou’s. The Space in a nutshell  Lou Lou’s in the Cape Quarter is a 45 seater restaurant/lounge/bar that feels like you’ve stepped into a gentleman’s lounge […] More

  • Fine Dining Experience at Crystal Towers

    Executive Chef Henrico Grobbelaar had to work twice as hard to be where he is today. Having first studied Engineering for four years straight after school, he always felt that he was catching up compared to other chefs in the industry. Working double shifts was his way of showing dedication to his craft and ambition […] More

  • A Greek Food Celebration at Love Thy Neighbour

    &Union? No! Weinhaus & Biergarten? No! It’s Love Thy Neighbour and it’s making big waves in Cape Town. Love Thy Neighbour offering plenty to their guests with an extensive selection of food & drinks. A large area is set up outside for the warmer summer season, but quite a number of tables can also be […] More

  • The Cafe Charles Review

    Ola, readers! Trying a new thing: mini-review upfront, followed by more detail after. Let’s see how this pans out. I’ve worked in De Waterkant for 6 years now, yet somehow, foolishly, I’ve walked past Cafe Charles countless times and not walked in. Idiot. The Space Not only is the menu great (I’ll get to this […] More

  • 4-in-1 Pizzas at Morituri – The Review

    If you drive around Claremont a lot, you may have noticed Guiseppe & Giovanni, the resident waiters at Morituri. Come rain, hail or the fiercest of heat, they stand in front of this homey Italian restaurant – ready to welcome each and every guest with a smile.   Having been around for more than twenty […] More

  • Blind Wine Tasting Evenings with Top 12 Wines and The 41

    I’m the kinda guy who always gets a bit intimidated when it comes to wine tasting. My knowledge doesn’t stretch very far and I don’t want to make a complete fool out of myself. The one thing that always bugs me when wine tasting with a bigger group, is that’s there’s usually that one person […] More

  • Bodega Restaurant at Dornier Review [Set Menu Special]

    Steeped in rich history and run by a family of engineers and aviation pioneers, Dornier Wines is a boutique winery with a clear focus on quality. From the design of the wine cellar and restaurant, to the quality of the wines and the presentation of the dishes, Dornier Wines strive to be the best in […] More

  • Ginja Review

      Set between the Waterfront and the harbour, with lovely views but far enough away from all the shoppers, Ginja has a hip, contemporary design, with a deliciously wholesome menu. They really have kept things simple. They don’t do starters, there are some lighter meals like salads, wraps and sandwiches, and a few key mains and desserts […] More

  • The Sleek and Sophisticated Burger & Lobster Review

    Burger & Lobster is famous for… well… burgers and lobsters. Who’d have guessed it? Don’t get me wrong, their burger and the lobster is delicious and I will get to that later, BUT OH MY WORD THE BRIOCHE IT IS SERVED ON IS MINDBLOWINGLY DIVINE. Just needed to get that out of the way quickly, so […] More

  • Con Brio Bistro Review

    I’ve said it before and I will say it again – I’m a food sharer. There’s nothing better than ordering EVERYTHING and sharing it. Why? No orderers regrets. No missed opportunities. Happy Kayli. But quite often tapas style can also mean: expensive + small portions = Sad Kayli. But not Con Brio Bistro, a little gem in […] More

  • Manga Mouille Point Review

    If there is a word in the world gets me excited, it’s… and yes, this is SFW, “snacks”. Hotdaym do I love a snack. Why? You can get a whole bunch and you can share, which means that you can taste everything. Best life ever. So when I saw that Manga in Mouille Point had […] More

  • Mondiall celebrates 3 Years of Success with new Summer Menu launch!

    Mondiall, the popular V&A Waterfront restaurant, celebrated their third birthday during November! The restaurant offers diners an all-round quality experience, ranging from the variety on the menu, to the sophisticated décor and majestic view of Table Mountain and the harbour. Its modern Brasserie style setting perfectly captures the essence of Cape Town through warm and […] More