Today I’m taking you into the Hemel en Aarde Valley for some wine tasting and a delightful lunch. On our way to our stay at The Stanford Valley Guest Farm (read more about that by clicking here), we paid a visit to the fabulously named Spookfontein. The farm, which is close to the coastal town […]
Today I’m heading down the road for a real lunchtime treat. The Bungalow sits in prime position between Clifton and Camps Bay with stunning views of the Twelve Apostles, Lion’s Head and across the sparkling Atlantic Ocean. It’s a beautiful picture in blues and whites with a real beach house vibe. The Bungalow describes itself […]
Today we’re heading up South Africa’s West Coast to the idyllic village of Paternoster. It’s about a two hour attractive drive from Cape Town to this little heaven, a picture in blue and white. Paternoster is, quite simply, my kind of place. There are sweeping, white sandy beaches that are practically deserted, endless ocean views […]
Today we’re taking to the rooftops for dinner at Utopia in Cape Town’s De Waterkant area. Utopia is well-named, living up to its dictionary definition. “An imagined community or society that possesses highly desirable or nearly perfect qualities for its citizens.” Except this Utopia is not imagined – UberUtopia perhaps? Sounds like my kind of […]
It’s always wonderful to return to an old favourite. We’ve visited La Mouette pretty much every year since it opened in in 2010, wow that’s a 10-year anniversary then (coming up in May)! Chef Henry Vigar produces such genius, inventive dishes on his ever-changing menu using seasonal local ingredients in a way you simply couldn’t imagine […]
Eating Covent Garden is back…and we’re eating incredible food in Cape Town. About time, I’ve been very quiet in blogland recently but don’t worry, there’s plenty of delicious food and exciting travel to come. So watch this space. But first come with me to buzzing Kloof Street and the wonderful food of Thali, which is […]