Boasting accolades like “Best Restaurant of Cape Town Award*”, this is without a doubt one of the best fine-dining experiences we have ever had. From the moment you walk through the front door, your senses are treated to an endless delight. Not just appetizing flavours, but beautiful displays, tantalizing aromas, and soothing music. This Claremont … Continue reading Homespun at the Andros
Flames Restaurant is located at Four Seasons Hotel The Westcliff. Whether you are brunching in the day or dining at night, it has the most breathtaking views of Johannesburg. You can see the Rosebank and Sandton skyline on your left, Forest Town in front of you, and Parktown to your right. If you are fortunate … Continue reading Flames
We have not been to the cinemas in a while and decided tonight to watch a film at the Irene Village Mall. I check which of their restaurants we have not been to yet and discover the new La Parada. I reserve a table for 2, just to be on the safe side. We arrive … Continue reading Bar de Tapas
Boasting a prime spot, The Baron is perfectly located in the new Irene Link Precinct. On a cold winter evening, it looks warm and inviting. We are punctual for our 7 o’clock reservation. Our waiter Steyn greets us at the door and shows us to our table. The interior is eclectic with a relaxed ambience. … Continue reading The Baron Irene
Tucked away on Club Avenue in the leafy Pretoria suburb of Waterkloof lies Prosopa. The name is the Greek word for faces. This stylish and elegant Greek fine dining restaurant has an old-school charm. A place where men wear dinner jackets and women coats. When you enter the venue, the focus is on the fireplace … Continue reading Prosopa
For our anniversary this year, we stayed over at Montecasino’s Piazza Hotel. A little less elaborate than last year’s hot-air ballooning in Cappadocia. Nevertheless, a well-deserved and needed break. Also, a good time to reminisce and reflect on the past six years. It all starts with a Mimosa breakfast at Doppio Zero after which we … Continue reading Anniversario
Nestled in the quaint Morgenster center, along a fine avenue of Roxburgh pines, lies the Village Bistro. A charming little restaurant with a rustic touch. The stone wall cladding gives it a country feel. There is a calmness that comes with the large trees that were planted more than 100 years ago by Bertie van … Continue reading Village Bistro
The other day Olives and Plates opened their new venue in Waterfall and got Amanda to take some photographs for them. She was there on opening night and was so impressed that she decided to take me there. Situated in the Ellipse Luxury Apartment building, the site is very exclusive, and the views are breathtaking. … Continue reading Olives & Plates
The first time we went to Yadah Castle we were enchanted by it. It is magical and charming. The dimly lit corridors, and rooms, secret nooks, and crannies allude to something mysterious. The lamps and carpets, scimitar swords, and daggers tell tales of ancient lands. It feels like the old Ottoman Empire. Tonight, as we … Continue reading A’la Turka
A few years back we stumbled upon the La Parada in Camps Bay and thoroughly enjoyed it. Even though we were there for lunch, the Spanish interior was amazing and the vibe incredible. Sometime after that we were in Cape Town again and ended up at the Constantia Nek branch. I will never forget; it … Continue reading La Parada
Date Night Dinner 