We had dinner at the Duchess of Wisbeach last year and loved it, so it was time for a return visit with our friends Trevor and Mandy. They live “on the other side of the mountain” but don’t need much prompting to head for a night out in Sea Point. It opened in 2009 and […]
Restaurants in Cape Town
Time to go back to Bistrot Bizerka
The original Bistrot Bizerka opened in 2007 in a somewhat isolated spot on the Foreshore. Run by chef Laurent (who grew up and trained in France) and his wife Cyrillia, it recently moved to a new home in historic Heritage Square, so we simply had to visit. We went to the original eaterie several times and […]
A balmy night at Grande Provence, Franschhoek
When you’re choosing a restaurant for dinner in Franschhoek, it’s not an easy task. Known as the food and wine capital of South Africa, this little town is home to some of the best restaurants in the country. It also has the highest concentration of top-quality restaurants in the whole of Africa. So it’s a […]
Tapas at Cosecha, Noble Hill
So last week we set off on what we decided is going to become an annual event – a mini break in Franschhoek in the stunning Winelands. B&B booked, restaurant for dinner carefully chosen and off we headed. As we meandered our way there with the scenery getting more and more beautiful, the inevitable hunger […]
Fine dining at Aubergine
Aubergine opened its doors in 1996 and I’ve been hearing about great meals people have had there pretty much ever since. Yet for some reason we’d never managed to try it. This week it was time to remedy that. It’s a stylish place with a sophisticated feel while at the same time feeling welcoming and […]
My favourite bars in Cape Town
Having spent pretty much all my adult life in London, I totally understand the importance of pubs and bars in daily life. We have our two locals that we frequent and everyone has their favourite spot for after work or Sunday lunch. People also use them as landmarks which means it’s very rare to give […]