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  • Beluga Cape Town Winter Set Menu Special

    Beluga is across the road from my office. It’s so convenient, it’s actually inconvenient, because I just can’t stop myself from heading over for their half-price sushi lunch, sit down or takeaway. But ever since we were invited to review this RIDICULOUSLY affordable set menu, I’ve found Beluga’ing for dinner too. On their normal menu, […] More

  • Craft Burger Bar Review

    How well do you handle pressure? Craft Burger Bar is a trendy little restaurant on 82 Regent Street in Sea Point. We joined them for dinner on a Friday evening, with the restaurant in full swing and hardly an empty table to be seen – a sign of good things to come. The restaurant has […] More

  • Classic Winter Menu at The Mount Nelson

    Look at how much The Mount Nelson cares about whether you think their food is old fashioned:   That’s not a lot of care. Why? Because they know what they’re doing and they’re good at it. Plus, they do serve all the modern bits and bobs that diners could be looking for, both at Oasis […] More

  • Set Menu at Gold Restaurant

    I’m not a big fan of toursity things. I often find that whatever it is has been simplified and flavoured-down to please them foreign palates and generally, it’s a big, fat rip-off for South Africans. So when we were invited  to try the Set Menu at Gold Restaurant, I won’t lie – I wasn’t thrilled. But […] More

  • Top 4 Reasons to visit the Constantia Wine Route

    The Constantia Wine Valley. It is the oldest wine region in South Africa, located right on the doorstep of Cape Town yet most people still think of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek when looking for a day out in the Cape winelands. This is about to change with the wine region looking to highlight its ample activities, […] More

  • The Butcher Shop and Grill Review

    Vegetarians, avert your eyes. Actually, just close this page immediately… Have you done it yet? Come on now. No, really. … .. Well if you haven’t, it’s your own fault. This is all about MEAT, GLORIOUS MEAT. When I received the invite to The Butcher Shop and Grill, I had to play it cool. But […] More

  • Meals Direct Review and Competition

    A lot of foodie companies are very same same. They do the same thing under a different name, at a relatively similar price. And they normally don’t last long. So, when I heard about ANOTHER meal delivery company that popped up in cape Town, called Meals Direct, I wasn’t too excited. BUT I WAS WRONG! Meals […] More

  • Arnold’s on Kloof with The Entertainer

    I haven’t been to Arnold’s on Kloof in years. Years and years and years. And everytime I have been, I’ve only ever had a (hungover) breakfast. So, I have never thought of it as anything more than a (hungover) breakfast joint for students. But, and I am happy to admit it, I was wrong. Thanks […] More

  • Credé Oil Review and Competition

    Oil. How many types do you know? Olive oil, sunflower oil… car oil? Another question, how versatile is each variety? And how healthy is it for you? And what is its best use? AND WHAT SHOULD YOU BE USING? Ohhh my word, so mannnyyy questtttiooonssss. Historically, a wide variety of natural oils were used in health, […] More

  • Wonderbag Review

    Thanks to the awesome people at PromoteCommunication, we were able to test out a marvelous product called Wonderbag. It was created for developing countries where there is limited access to electricity (*cough *cough Eskom) and water in order to help the rural communities provide nutritional meals to their families. Please watch the video below; it […] More

  • Say hello to OrderIn

    Lazy people, drunk people, high – as in on a mountain, yo – people, people without a license, people who have hurt their foot and can’t drive, hungover people, and just anyone who likes using the internet to do something – REJOICE! There is a new food delivery service in town: Say hello to orderin.co.za […] More

  • Frere’s Bistro Review

    In the heart of the city, Frere’s bistro was opened by owner, and chef, Jason Whitehead in March 2013. This cosy, romantic French Bistro seats about 35 inside and 20 out, and they’re happy to be rented out for functions and events. Chef Jason believes in flexibility, so he changes the menu every three months […] More