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YOUR GUIDE TO THE MOTHER CITY
Comprehensive updates on @Hello_CT_Mag & weekly give aways at Hello Cape Town Magazine on shopping • entertainment • maps • sites to see • dining out • adventure
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CONTENTS 4 - 5..........Save the Date 6...............Mortgages for Foreigners 8.............. On Stage 10.............We’ve Been To
EXPLORE CAPE TOWN WITH MYCITI
11.............Restaurant of the Month 12 - 16......Dining
Get your myconnect card and experience summer in the city with the comfort and convenience of MyCiTi, Cape Town’s scheduled, reliable bus service.
22.............Museums 26 - 27......After Hours 30 - 31......Weekend Scene 32 - 33......Hello Winelands 34 - 35......Wildlife All Year Round 38 - 39.......Shopping 40 - 41.......Handmade & Art Galleries 42 - 43......What To See
MyCiTi connects you to some of Cape Town’s most famous tourist attractions and leisure opportunities. Visit the bustling entertainment hotspots of Long and Kloof streets, the historic central city, the Table Mountain Cableway, the Green Point Urban Park, the Sea Point and Mouille Point beachfronts, the V&A Waterfront as well as the beaches in Camps Bay or along the West Coast – all from the comfort of a MyCiTi bus. See a map of MyCiTi routes in the centrespread. You can also conveniently travel directly between the city centre and Cape Town International Airport, with buses departing every 30 minutes from 04:00 until 22:00, seven days week.
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To use MyCiTi each passenger needs their own myconnect card. Get yours for R25 from MyCiTi stations or participating retailers and load it with money for travel.
18 - 19.......Peninsula 28 - 29.......Cape Town
For more information call 0800 65 64 63 or visit www.myciti.org.za
If you’re just visiting, you can get a refund for the cost of the card before you leave the city by returning it with your receipt at a MyCiTi station kiosk.
36 - 37.......Western Cape 46 - 47.......South Africa
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SAVE THE DATE THE GALILEO OPEN AIR CINEMA
THE ART OF THE BRICK
October 2014 - April 2015 VARIOUS VENUS IN AND AROUND CAPE TOWN
12 December WATERSHED, V & A WATERFRONT
ONGOING
HILLCREST Avatar - 09.12.2014 / 20:00 - 22:30 District 9 - 16.12.2014 / 20:00 - 22:00 Home Alone - 23.12.2014/ 20:15 - 21:45 Grease - 30.12.2014 / 20:15 - 22:15 KIRSTENBOSCH GARDENS The Breakfast Club 03.12.2014 / 20:00 - 22:00 Earth + The Animal Communicator (Double Feature) - 10.12.2014 / 20:00 - 22:30 Singing in the Rain 17.12.2014 / 20:00 - 22:00
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V&A WATERFRONT Chicago - 04.12.2014 / 20:00 - 22:00 Top Gun - 11.12.2014 / 20:00 - 22:00 Night at the Museum 18.12.2014 / 20:00 - 21:30 Elf - 25.12.2014 / 20:00 - 21:30 RUSTENBERG Love Actually - 20.12.2014 / 20:00 - 22:00 Ticket prices: Standard: R70, Warm: R79 (plus blanket), Comfy: R88 (plus backrest) Warm & comfy: R95 (plus blanket and backrest). For more information on each venue and to purchase tickets, visit www.thegalileo.co.za
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Expo24, specialists in global travelling exhibitions, will be bringing the worldrenowned LEGO® art exhibit, The Art of The Brick, to South Africa at the brand new Watershed Exhibition Centre at the V&A Waterfront in December, and will be the first “Internationally acclaimed” exhibition to take place in this space. LEGO® fans, kids, adults and art-lovers can look forward to up to seventy art sculptures on display created from more than a million LEGO® bricks by US artist, Nathan Sawaya. Artworks will include his most famous work to date, Yellow, as well as other sculptures such as the T-Rex skeleton constructed from over 80,000 LEGO® bricks and measuring over six metres in length. In addition to this, visitors will see some of the world’s most famous artworks recreated with LEGO® such as Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa, Van Gogh’s Starry Night and the Venus de Milo.
Hosted at the bustling V&A Waterfront the exhibit hopes to attract tourists, Cape Town locals and out-of-towners. “Art of Brick brings to life the LEGO® phenomenon, and adds a wonderful new dimension to the V&A Waterfront offering this summer”, says David Green, CEO V&A Waterfront. Tickets to the exhibition are available from
www.computicket.co.za at R140 for adults and R95 for kids. Entry for children under two is free. For more information visit the website at www.theartofthebricksa.co.za or call Marius Basson on 083 651 8430. KIRSTENBOSCH CAROLS 18 to 21 December KIRSTENBOSCH BOTANICAL GARDENS, RHODES DR, NEWLANDS
Indulge in skin care & make-up advice from some of your favourite beauty brands, learn about the hottest trends or get pampered throughout the event with manicures, massages and much more…
This enormously popular event has, for more than 20 years, been the flagship project of The Rotary Club of Kirstenbosch. It features the Cape Town Concert Brass and the Cape Town Male Voice Choir and is sponsored by Pick ‘n Pay. It’s a fun way to get in the mood for Christmas – and it also raises funds for charities in and around Cape Town.
The Avant Garden will be styling our Trend Catwalk Show! During Cape Town Hair & Beauty Show , be sure to visit the Avant Garden pop-up shops for a chance to discover some exciting fashion labels. The Avant Garden is home to South Africa’s most exciting designer brands. With irresistible prices and new arrivals on site, Avant Garden is the most fashionable fashion event.
Entrance fee includes a glow-stick and song-sheet. Please note the Carols start at 20h00 and gates open at 17h00. Visit www.kirstenboschrotary.co.za or email carols@kirstenboschrotary.co.za or call 083 270 9286. Tickets will only be available online at www.webtickets.co.za
Tickets available at Computicket, standard; R120, VIP; R200. The event takes place from 09:30 - 17:00. Tel: +27 218392599 OR 079 637 0883. Email: Maggie@capetownhairshow.co.za. Visit www.capetownhairshow.co.za for more details.
CAPE TOWN HAIR AND BEAUTY SHOW
CAPE TOWN OLD SKOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL
13 - 14 December CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER
20 December GOOD HOPE CENTRE, SIR LOWRY RD, FORESHORE
South Africa’s hair, fashion and beauty industry will emerge on the City of Cape Town as the Cape Town Hair and Beauty Show rolls out the red carpet for the first multicultural Hair & Beauty event giving you a chance to experience first-hand insider knowledge and style advice from most famous brands in the industry. Expect designer shopping, catwalk shows, pop-up shops, hair & beauty educational panels from leading industry experts and fierce hair and makeup battles .
Conceptualised and Produced by two of Cape Town’s best known and most successful DJ’s Uncle Cal (Calvin Peters) and real ROZZANO (Rozzano Davids) the music promises to be the grooves we all know and love. With three dance floors, each playing different music from the 70’s/80’s/90’s Disco/House, Funk/ Hip Hop and Jazz festival goers had better have their dancing shoes on for what is going to be
the 12 hour party of the year.
Tickets: R160 (early bird: October / November), R200 (from 1st December and at the door). Party starts at 14h00 until 02h00 - 12 hours. Parking available on the Grand Parade and there will be a shuttle service to the GHC. Food and Liquor will be on sale. For more info visit www.capetownoldskool.com CLUBBERS CAMPOUT 29 December to 2 January 2015 CIRCLE OF DREAMS, RIVIERSONDEREND, OVERBERG Clubbers Campout #CCNYE14 is a 5 day party event catering for clubbers who live in Cape Town and it`s surrounds. We provide entertainment for these 5 days including a collection of popular Cape Town Club DJ`s, comedians and live acts. All these activities can be enjoyed in a scenic venue where recreational camping and outdoor living has been made comfortable enough to see you into the New Year! Tickets available at Computicket: R300 - R500. 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi. Follow us on Twitter @clubberscampout for the latest updates. Tel: 0861 915 8000.
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MORTGAGES FOR FOREIGNERS KEY INFORMATION FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION AS A NON-RESIDENT Information courtesy of STBB - SMITH TABATA BUCHANAN BOYES South Africa’s well established legal framework offers first world security of title to foreign buyers of immovable property. There are no restrictions on the ownership by non-residents of property situated in South Africa, except of course that, foreigners who are in the country illegally may not own property here. There are, however, procedures and requirements which must be complied with and the next few paragraphs will provide answers to some frequently asked questions that foreign buyers of South African property may have. CAN FOREIGN FUNDS BE BROUGHT INTO SOUTH AFRICA TO BUY PROPERTY? Yes, foreign funds can be paid into any bank account in South Africa. Usually the foreign purchaser will pay the purchase price for the property bought into the trust account of the estate agent that brokered the sale or into the trust account of the conveyancing attorney who attends to the registration of the transaction. Both estate agents and attorneys are covered by Fidelity Funds, which guard against theft or negligence on the side of the agent or attorney. When a non-resident transfers funds from a foreign source into a South African bank account, a record known as a ‘Deal Receipt’ is issued by the South African bank. This is an important document and the non-resident will need to submit it to the Reserve Bank when, in future, he sells the property and wishes to return the funds to the foreign country. CAN MONEY BE BORROWED IN SOUTH AFRICA TO BUY PROPERTY? Non-residents purchasing a property in South Africa may borrow up to a maximum of 50% of the purchase price from a South African financial institution.
by the non-resident, the company must in addition appoint a public officer who is a South African resident. MUST A PURCHASER BE PRESENT IN SOUTH AFRICA TO SIGN THE DOCUMENTS OF THE TRANSFER? Fortunately a purchaser need not necessarily be personally present in South Africa to sign the documents that are required for the registration of transfer of ownership in the property. However, there are formalities that must be complied with in such a case, requiring that the documents must be signed either before a Notary Public or at the South African Embassy in the foreign country. Both these options are unfortunately usually costly and time consuming. It is often to the non-resident’s best advantage, whether he is selling or buying, to execute a Special Power of Attorney prior to departing from South Africa in favour of a local friend, family member, or attorney so that this person can act and sign documentation on his behalf. It is important to remember that an affidavit cannot be signed by the person holding the Power of Attorney on your behalf. For this reason there will invariably still be some documents for such client to sign abroad. WHEN A NON-RESIDENT SELLS A PROPERTY, CAN THE MONEY BE TAKEN OUT OF SOUTH AFRICA? Yes, money that was introduced to South Africa from a foreign source and any profit thereon, can be taken out of the country (repatriated) when the non-resident sells the property. Any sums still owing under a mortgage bond over the property must be paid as the sale transaction is registered so that only the net proceeds will be repatriated. Note that such repatriation of funds is subject to South African Exchange Control Regulations which means, amongst other things, that the Reserve Bank will investigate the initial source of the non-resident’s investment in South Africa.
The total loan amount granted by a bank however remains within the bank’s discretion. A bank will generally require proof of the non-resident’s income as well as compliance with South African anti-‘money laundering’ legislation (the Financial Intelligence Centre Act), which involves the furnishing of proper identification and the submitting of certified copies of documents (such as a passport and proof of residential address).
Furthermore, if a foreigner takes up permanent residency in South Africa and signs a Declaration and Undertaking at a South African bank (namely declaring whether they are in possession of foreign funds and undertaking not to place same at the disposal of anyone resident in the Republic), they will be considered a resident for Exchange Control purposes and accordingly will only be able to freely repatriate funds within five years of their immigration. Thereafter they will be considered to be a South African resident and subject to the same regulations and limitations. Finally, the repatriation of funds will be subject to capital gains tax, which we discuss in the next paragraph.
CAN A FOREIGN COMPANY BE THE PURCHASER (OR SELLER)? Yes, a foreign company can buy and own land in South Africa. In certain instances, this would require that the purchasing register itself as an entity in South Africa and, if the shares are owned
DOES A NON-RESIDENT HAVE TO PAY INCOME TAX? Income Tax- Whilst South Africans are taxed on their worldwide income, non-residents are liable for income tax only on income accruing from a South African source and may then utilize the
The remaining 50% of the purchase price will therefore need to be made up of foreign funds that the non-resident transfers to a South African account.
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double tax treaty benefit (if applicable) to avoid double taxation. For example, if a non-resident rents his property out, he will be obliged to declare such rental for primary taxation in his country of residence but will still be obliged to declare such income in South Africa as well. Thus, non-residents are also obliged to register for income tax purposes in South Africa. Capital Gains Tax (CGT)- The non-resident is liable for payment of tax on the gain made on selling the property (capital gains tax). Withholding Tax- Because some foreign buyers in the past avoided paying CGT when they sold their property, new legislation was passed which obliges any buyer of a property sold by a non-resident for R2 million or more, to retain a percentage of the purchase price and pay it to the South African Revenue Services within a maximum of 28 days of the transfer. INTERNATIONAL MORTGAGES WHAT CAN ABSA BANK DO FOR YOU? Whether you are looking to purchase property as a holiday home or for investment purposes, Absa International Mortages has the right products and services to assist you with every aspect of buying a property in South Africa and abroad. The benefits of investing in property in South Africa are numerous. There’s a lot to consider when buying a residential or investment property as a non-resident so make sure you have access to the professional guidance and assistance you need. This includes legislative and foreign exchange information and guidance pertaining to market conditions and property within the South African market. An International Mortgage could be the right choice if you: - Would like a hassle-free experience buying a property in South Africa or abroad - Would like to benefit from the expertise and knowledge offered by our International Mortgage specialists DID YOU KNOW? Investing in property means you can buy-to-let and earn an income. Let Absa assist you by providing packages for financing, protecting and managing your property investment. WHAT YOU GET? - Professional guidance and assistance from the largest provider of home loan in South Africa - Access to legislative, foreign exchange and exchange control information - Guidance and assistance regarding purchasing property in South Africa and abroad - A loan of any size that can be extended for a \ period of up to 30 years - A loan linked to a variable interest rate, which will increase/decrease in line with the prime lending or Repo rate - Standard initiation and monthly administration fees will apply
ON STAGE WHATWHAT WhatWhat is the 2013 Standard Bank Ovation Award winning stand-up comedy show by multi-award-winning comedian Rob van Vuuren. Van Vuuren, who rose to fame as the hilarious Twakkie from The Most Amazing Show and who became a household name after pranking Leon Schuster, has become one of the country`s most progressive and bankable stand-up comedians. Join the 2011 Comics Choice Breakthrough Act Award winner and 2011, 2012 and 2013 Standard Bank Ovation Award winner for comedy as he takes you on an unforgettably hilarious and personal journey into the realm of the WhatWhat. Baxter Golden Arrow Studio , 01 Dec - 17 Jan 15, Tickets R110 - R215 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi. JOE BARBER VI - LIFE Owing to popular demand, Joe Barber VI Life returns new and improved to the Baxter Theatre after a smashing sold-out national tour to Port Elizabeth, East London and Johannesburg! This mockumentary-styled episode incorporates clever AV sequences and takes a humorous look at life and leadership in the community. Boeta Gamat, the new head of the neighbourhood watch, is up against Boeta Joe`s ex-wife, while Washiela is learning to drive - leaving the streets unsafe! As usual, all the gossip and complaints end up in the barbershop for Boeta Joe to deal with. Baxter Theatre, 03 Dec - 10 Jan 15, Tickets R95 - R180 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi. UHM UHM explores what happens when the English language meets African culture; the production is a madscape collision between history and the present, the unconscious and the real world, where historical figures do battle over the soul of a young black man. Artscape Arena, 03 Dec - 13 Dec, Tickets R50 - R65 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi. WAR HORSE Joey comes home! The award-winning UK stage production makes its South African premiere, and with every puppet handcrafted by the Handspring Puppet Company in Cape Town, bringing this global theatre phenomenon to South Africa is a particularly special moment in the history of the production.
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mind and a life of her own. So when Copia finds out that Mimi`s parents are selling the flat and moving into a big house in the suburbs, she must find the courage to warn Mimi about the move before she makes a fool of herself in front of all her new school friends.
Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, WAR HORSE is a powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and magnificent artistry. South Africa`s Handspring Puppet Company brings breathing, galloping, full-scale horses to life on stage-their flanks, hides and sinews built of steel, leather and aircraft cables. Experience the emotional journey that charges through the battlefields of history straight into hearts of audiences around the world. Artscape Opera House, 05 Dec 04 Jan 15, Tickets R100 - R450 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi. THE FROG PRINCE A long time ago a handsome young Prince rode off to seek his fortune. Tired and thirsty he stopped at a well to have a drink of water. The friendly Frogs at the well warned him that the well belonged to a Witch who would turn him into a Frog if he drank the water. Despite the warning the Prince drinks the water and is turned into a Frog. Only the kiss of a Beautiful Princess can break the spell. Come along and help the Prince and Princess outwit the Witch. Artscape Theatre Foyer, 4 - 20 Dec, Tickets R70 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi. R70.00 throughout at unreserved seating Children under the age of 1: free admission. Early bird special R60 – valid for bookings until Friday 21 November 2014 Block bookings of 20 or more: 10% discount
Entertaining, educational and uplifting My Forever Friend teaches children about friendship and the power of believing in themselves. Baxter Flipside, 10 Dec - 10 Jan 15, Tickets R50 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi. NIK RABINOWITZ WHAT THE EFF! `What the EFF?`. Whether it`s hippies rubbing their chords together to produce solar energy, militants marching into parliament in PEP store overalls and Italian shoes, or taxi drivers who manage to simultaneously cut you off and flip you the bird while paging through the newspaper and counting their money (are they octopi? HOW DO THEY DO IT?) at some point in every day, you will say: `What the EFF?`. Fortunately, Nik Rabinowitz is here to answer that question. Or maybe not answer it, so much as shake it a bit, and see what falls out. Stiek uit, stab out, pull in, vat en sit etc! The Fugard Theatre, 16 - 30 Dec, Tickets R150 - R250 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi. FRANK SINATRA+FRIENDS+RICHARD COCK After the tremendous success of Frank Sinatra and Friends during the 2012-2013 summer season we are bringing “Old Blue Eyes” back by popular demand! Richard Cock and The Cape Town Festival Orchestra will take the audience down memory lane with brilliant performances by Nicholas Nicolidis and Magdaleen Minnaar. Oude Libertas Amphitheatre, 17 - 18 Dec, Tickets R160 - R180 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi. CINDERELLA
Based on a children`s book by the same name, My Forever Friend is perfect festive season entertainment for the whole family. It is a funny, moving and interactive audience experience that shows kids how to be their own best friends, through music, mime and magic of mirrors.
The fairytale of Cinderella appeals to all ages, and Veronica Paeper’s telling of the story sends the audience home feeling good. Featuring the outrageous Ugly Sisters and the benevolent Fairy Godmother, this is classical ballet at its humorous best. A PAEPER triumph, showcasing her ability to combine humour with sincerity and highlighting the versatility of the dancers of the Cape Town City Ballet.
Mimi is a typical seven-year old girl living in a small, crowded flat with her parents. Her mirror image, who she calls Copia, has a
Artscape Theatre, 19 Dec - 11 Jan 15, Tickets R120 - R160 from Computicket: 083 915 8000, www.computicket.mobi.
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CAPE TOWN NEW YEARS EVE STREET FESTIVAL New Year’s Eve is a night of celebration, joy & the ushering in of new beginning. Imagine, for one moment & for one night only, the world is united in a single instant when the clock ticks from this year to the next. Cape Town’s top event producers and venues including Nawty Media, SP Events Fourth Dimension, Electric City, The Side Show and The Dragon Room have collaborated to create a definitive New Year’s Eve Street Festival for your partying pleasure. For the ultimate open air party experience across 8 massive indoor and outdoor dance floors every musical genre will be catered for at the Cape Town New Year’s Eve Street Party. Dance arenas will seamlesly blend and ecclectic mix of sounds ranging from commercial EDM to underground electro and dubstep, psychedelic trance to deep house. Whatever your preferred musical palette, we guarantee that you will be experiencing the New Year in style. South Africa’s finest DJs are gearing up to support an international line up, second to none which includes the likes of globally acclaimed superstars Pendulum and progressive trance acts like Azax Syndrom, Coming Soon & Class A. Psychedelic Trance acts incl. Switch, Cycle Sphere, Dapanji & loads more to be confirmed.
Expect thundering bass, sensational live entertainment, dancers, body painted performers, flowing champagne, confetti cannons and mind-blowing visuals. VIP table bookings include first class bottle service as well as VIP lounges complete with plush seating, exclusive chill areas, food vendors and much more.. Watch Press for more details. Tickets available at Computicket outlets or www.computicket.com. Wed 31 December 2014. Harrington Street. Prepare to be Amazed.
WE’VE BEEN TO THE CINTRON PINK POLO POWERED BY VODACOM KICKS OFF THE POLO SEASON IN STYLE AT VAL DE VIE ESTATE 27th October 2014, Pretty pastels and a medley of pink shades were the order of the day, as local and international guests attended the fifth annual Cintron Pink Polo powered by Vodacom - one of the most anticipated events in the Western Cape’s social and Polo Calendar – at the famed Val de Vie Estate. Guests of this annual equestrian fundraiser for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), fittingly during breast cancer awareness month, enjoyed a glorious afternoon of riveting polo, up to the minute fashion, and mouthwatering Cintron cocktails on the lawns of this country’s only Wine & Polo Estate. Funds raised by the Cintron Pink Polo, which is brought to you by Val de Vie Events and Edith Unlimited, will be used to assist women with their practical and medical needs in their fight and recovery from this disease. Cancer fighter Rachelle Barioli, winner of the Cintron Pink Polo VIP experience competition in association with KFM, enjoyed a VIP experience and was hosted by the Marketing Director of Val de Vie, Ryk Neethling and event organizer Edith Venter. Rachelle and her husband were treated to a VIP experience that included a chauffeured drive with Aston Martin and a make-up session with Sisley. Rachelle also enjoyed front row seats to the Jenni Button fashion show and was given the opportunity to open the polo game. Polo, considered the sport of kings, had all eyes fixed on the game played on the day. The two polo team sponsors, Cintron and Gaggenau, put on a world-class polo match forward, featuring Springbok players Tom de Bruin and Le Roux Hendriks. During the half time break in the polo match, everyone was invited to stomp the divots and enjoy the Aston Martin motor show on the field. Team Cintron walked away with the trophy with a riveting 6 -5 score. Guest’s celebrated the start of the polo season with Cintron the event’s headline sponsor, and Vodacom, joined by Julius Baer, the leading Swiss private banking group, as the official banking partner. Gaggenau was the event’s sub sponsor for the third year running.
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With notable celebrities and VIPs in attendance such as Melinda Bam, Ayanda Tini, Amy Kleinhans-Kurd, Kia Johnson, Tracy Lange, and Natalie Becker amongst others, guests were treated to an afternoon of stylish décor, perfectly chilled Pongracz MCC, Val de Vie Wines and gourmet canapés. Aston Martin was the official vehicle partner at this year’s event. Showcasing their flagship luxury performance automobile, this luxury British car manufacturer stole the show with their bestial looking cars parked side by side. Jenni Button, the official fashion partner for the day showcased their latest ready to wear designs in the official fashion show, on the polo fields. Jenni Button is designed for an international woman who demands quality, style and sex appeal. Keeping everyone updated on social media, South Africa’s leading network Vodacom was there encouraging guest to upload their selfies and tweet their pictures to the #Cintronpinkpolo and #VodacomCPP. Drawing inspiration from the fashion element of the polo Elle magazine awarded prizes to the Best Dressed at the end of the afternoon. Sisley and GHD kept guests of the event beautified all day long. With touch-up stations and their team of expert makeup artists and hair stylists, guests were treated to a truly prestigious beauty experience. Also featured next to the beauty stations was a Polo World pop up store full of polo gear for all the polo lovers. Guests mingled well beyond sunset in what was considered the best Pink Polo event yet.
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You are where you eat The restaurant is an oasis of natural calm featuring a vertical herb garden that is put to good use by the King of the kitchen, aka Executive Chef Jason Scott. Escape to a world of luxury and imagination at our trendy restaurant. Exclusively different furniture and fittings and a completely open-plan kitchen make this the ultimate dining experience. The trendy space combines seamless organic design with the adjacent relaxed communal areas offering comfy lounge seating just waiting for you to sink into. Swing by for dinner and drinks at our funky bar and restaurant where we’ve whipped up a selection of signature cocktails and irresistible dishes with a touch of green from our organic herb garden. We recommend trying our famous American-style gourmet milkshakes and hamburgers too! It’s having a quiet drink, with your alter ego. The bar area boasts a coffee station where the best java jockeys in the business, the Fire & Ice! brewristas, ply their trade, as well as a milkshake bar filled with enough decadent ingredients to provide a sugar buzz for a year or six. Our bar has grown into one of Cape Town’s most popular hot spot and is famous for its naughty and nice shakes in more than 30 flavours. Sip a sexy cocktail from a speciality cocktail menu that includes all your favourites, and some tempting surprises. Ice is placed inside the bar counter, to keep your drink icy cold in Cape Town’s coolest hotel, while the African sun beats down.
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EASTERN FOOD BAZAAR A: The Wellington building, Darling Street. T: 021 461 2458 www.easternfoodbazaar. co.za HAIKU Exotic Asian cuisine A: 33 Church Street T: 021 424 7000 www.bukhara.com KITIMA Thai. A: Kronendal Estate, 140 Main Rd, Hout Bay. T: 021 790 8004/ 6 www.kitima.co.za SAIGON Vietnamese A: Kloof Str.
T: 021 424 7670 TAKUMI Sushi. A: 3 Park Road, Gardens T: 021 424 8879 www.takumi.co.za WAKAME &WAFU Pacific Rim cuisine &Asian tapas A: 1st and 2nd Floor, Cnr Surrey Place and Beach Road Mouille Point. T: 021 433 2377 www.wakame.co.za WANG THAI A: Lagoon Beach Drive, Milnerton T: 021 551 9254 A: V&A waterfront T: 021 421 8702 www.wangthai.co.za
BARS & PUBS
T: 021 439 3494 F: 021 439 9225 E: theosgb@mweb.co.za www.theosrestaurant.co.za 163 Beach Road, Mouille Point
ARNOLDS' A: 60 Kloof Str. T: 021 424 4344 www.arnolds.co.za DIAS TAVERN A: 15 Caledon Str. T: 021 465 7547 www.diastavern. co.za FERRYMANS A: Old Dock Master Building, Dock Road, Waterfront T: 021 419 7748 webfactory.co.za/ portfolio/ferrymans/ FIREMAN'S ARMS A: Corner Budengracht And Mechau Street. T: 021 419 1513 www.firemansarms. co.za FORESTERS ARMS A: 52 Newlands Ave.
(Manson Rd.) T: 021 689 5949 MITCHELL'S BREWERY A: Old Dock Master Building, Dock Road, Waterfront. T: 021 425 9462. www.mitchellsbrewery.com PEDDLERS ON THE BEND A: 13 Spaanschemat River Road, Constantia. T: 021 794 7747 www.peddlars.co.za THE SLUG & LETTUCE A: 107 a Main Rd, Greenpoint T: 021 433 2081 A: 218 - 224 Long str. T: 021 424 7328 A: 64 Kloof St, Gardens T: 021 422 5325 www.slugandlettuce. co.za
GAME & GRILLS
VOTED AS A LEADING STEAKHOUSE IN CAPE TOWN
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1800 A: The Cape Royal, 47 Main Rd T: 021 430 0506 www.18hundreddegrees.com &UNION A: 110 Bree Street T: 021 422 2770 www.carne-sa.com THE BUTCHER SHOP & GRILL A: Beach Road, Muoille Point. T: 021 434 0813 www.thebutchershop.co.za BLACK MARLIN A: Main Road, Millers Point, Simons Town
www.knife-restaurants. co.za MAMA AFRICA A: 178 Long Str. T: 021 426 1017 www.mamaafrica restaurant.co.za MARIMBA A: Cnr Coen Steytler & Heerengracht Road, Foreshore T: 021 418 3366 www.marimbasa.com NV-80 A: The Point, 76 Regent Rd, First Floor, Sea Point T: 021 439 7112 THEO’S GRILL A: 163 Beach
T: 021 876 1621 www.blackmarlin. co.za CARNE SA A: 70 Keerom St. T: 021 424 3460 www.carne-sa.com DIAS TAVERN A: 15 Caledon Str. T: 021 465 7547 www.diastavern. co.za KNIFE A: corner of Century Blv. & Rialto Rd. T: 021 551 5000
Road, Mouille Point T: 021 439 3494 On Facebook THE HUSSAR GRILL A: 107A, Main Road, Green Point T: 021 433 2081 A: 108 Camps Bay Drive, Camps Bay T: 021 438 4563 A: Steenberg Village Shopping Centre, Constantia T: 021 702 4094 www.hussargrill.co.za
INDIAN BUKHARA A: 33 Church Str. T: 021 424 0000 A: Shop no. 6264, Upper Level, Victoria Wharf T: 021 418 5700 A: Grand West Casino, Goodwood. T: 021 535 4444 A: corner of Drop & Bird Str. Stellenbosch. T: 021 882 9133 www.bukhara.com MAHARAJAH A: Corner of Kloofnek and Woodside roads, Tamboerskloof.
T: 021 424 6607 MASALA DOSA A: 165 Long Str. T: 021 424 6772 www.masaladosa. co.za PASSAGE TO INDIA A: 2 Carnaby Centre, Marine Circle, Bloubergstrand. T: 021 557 5524 RG’S KABAB MAHAL A: 315 Main Road, Sea Point. T: 021 434 0008 www.kababmahal. co.za
INTERNATIONAL AUBERGINE A: 39 Barnett Str. . T: 021 465 4909 www.aubergine. co.za BELUGA A: The Foundry, Prestwich Str., Green Point T: 021 418 2948/ 9 www.beluga.co.za BLUES RESTAURANT A: The Promenade, Victoria Road, Camps Bay T: 021 438 2040 www.blues.co.za GRAND CAFÉ & BEACH A: Granger Bay Rd, off Beach Rd T: 021 425 0551 GRAND CAFÉ & ROOM A: 35 Victoria Rd, Camps Bay. T: 021 438 4253 www.grandafrica. com
HEMELHUIJS 71 Waterkant Street, Cape Town Tel: 021 418 2042 www.hemelhuijs.co.za MANO’S A: 39 Main Road T: 021 434 1090 www.mano.co.za MANO A MANO 5 Park Road Gardens Tel: 021 422 4415 ON THE ROCKS A: 45 Stadler Road, Bloubergstrand T: 021 554 1988 www.ontherocks.co.za THE BUNGALOW A:Glen Country Club, 3 Victoria Road T: 021 438 2018 www.thebungalow. co.za THE ROUNDHOUSE A: Round House Road (off Kloof Road), The Glen, Camps Bay T: 021 438 4347 www.theroundhouse restaurant.co.za Hello Cape Town December 2014 l
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DINING MEDITERRANEAN 95 KEEROM A: 95 Keerom Street T: 021 422 0765 www.95keerom. com BIESMIELLAH A: 021 423 0850 T: Wale & Pentz Street. www.biesmiellah.co.za BURRATA A: 375 Albert Road, The Old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock T: 021 447 6505 www.burrata.co.za IL LEONE MASTRANTONIO A: 22 Cobern Street, Green Point T: 021 421 0071 www.mastrantonio. com GIOVANNI’S A: 103 Main Road, Green Point T: 021 434 6893 www.giovannis restaurant.com LA PERLA A: Cnr Church & Beach Roads, Sea Point T: 021 434 2471
www.laperla.co.za MEZEPOLI A: The Promenade, Victoria Rd, Camps Bay. T: 021 438 1915 www.mezepoli.co.za MYKONOS TAVERNA A: 343 Main Rd,Sea point. T: 021 439 2106 On Facebook NONNA LINA A: 64 Orange Str. T: 021 424 4966 www.nonnalina.com POSTICINO A: Cnr Main & Albany Roads, Sea Point T: 021 439 4014 / 3964 www.posticino.co.za SABABA KITCHEN & DELI A: Shop 14, Piazza St. John, 395 Main Road, Sea Point T: 021 433 0507. A: 231 Bree St. T: 021 424 7480 www.sababa. withtank.com DIAZ TAVERN A: 15 Caledon Street T: 021 465 7547 www.diastavern. co.za
SEAFOOD BAIA A: V&A Waterfront T: 021 421 0935 www.baiarestaurant.co.za BLOWFISH RESTAURANT A: 1 MARINE Dr. Dolphin Beach, Tableview T: 021 556 5456 www.blowfishrestaurant.co.za CODFATHER A: 34 The Dr. Camps Bay T: 021 438 0782/ 3 On Facebook OCEAN BLUE A:The Promenade, Victoria Road, Camps Bay T: 021 438 9838 / 9 ONS HUISIE A: Corner of Generaal Jansens, Road and Stadler Road, Bloubergstrand
T: 021 554 1553 www.onshuisie.co.za PANAMA JACKS A: Quay 500, Cape Town Harbour T: 021 447 3992 www.panamajacks. net PARANGA A: The Promenade, Victoria Road Camps Bay T: 021438 0404 www.paranga.co.za PIGALLE A: 57 A Somerset Road Green Point T: 021 421 4848 www.pigallerestaurants.co.za THE LOOKOUT DECK A: Harbour Road T: 021 790 0900 www.thelookoutdeck.co.za WILLOUGHBY & CO A: V&A waterfront T: 021 418 6115 www. willoughby andco.co.za
TAPAS CAFÉ EXTRABLATTE A: 79 Main Rd. T: 021 286 0460
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LA PARADA A: 107 Bree Street T: 021 424 2235 RAFIKI’S A: 13 Kloof nek Rd, T: 021 286 0460 On Facebook http://rafikis.co.za RICK’S CAFÉ AMERICAIN A: 2 park Rd, Gardens
T: 021 426 4731/1100 www.rickscafe.co.za REPUBLIC A: 44 Victoria Avenue, Hout Bay T: 021 790 7829 SOTANO A: 121 beach Rd. T: 021 439 5119 www.newmarkhotels.com
THE AMERICAS ALEXANDER BAR & CAFÉ Conversation bar A: 76 Strand St T: 021 300 1088 alexanderbar. co.za BEEFCAKES A: 40 Somerset Rd T: 021 425 9019 www.beefcakes. co.za EL BURRO- Mexican A: 81 Main Road, Green Point T: 021 433 2364 www.elburro.co.za FAT CACTUSMexican A: 5 Park Rd
T: 021 422 5022 www.fatcactus. co.za KEENWA Peruvian A: 50 Waterkant St T: 021 419 2633 www.keenwa.co.za HUDSONS- the burger joint A: corner of Portswood & Somerset Rd, Green Point T: 021 433 1496 PANCHO’S A: 127 Main Rd, Observatry T: 021 447 4854
A TASTE OF AFRICA Most venues also offer authentic entertainment to accompany and compliment the experience. Please make sure to advice about times of shows when booking. ADDIS IN CAPE - Ethopian A: 41 Church Street T: 021 424 5722 www.addisincape.co.za THE AFRICA CAFE From Moroccan through Ethiopian and Zambian, all the way to Xhosa and Cape Malay. A: 108 Shortmarket street T: 032 422 0221 www.africacafe.co.za BIESMIELLAH - Cape Malay experience A: Wale & Pentz Streets, Bo-Kaap www.biesmiellah.co.za T: 021 423 0850 The CRYPT Jazz Restaurant A: 1 Wale St T: 021 424 8663 www.thecryptjazz.com GOLD A vibrant, eclectic Pan-African experience A: 15 Bennett street, Greenpoint www.goldrestaurant.co.za T: 021 421 4653 THE CAPE MALAY RESTAURANT The spicey, rustic colours of the Cape’s unique cuisine at the Cellars . A: 93 Brommersvlei Road Constantia T: 021 794 2149 www.cellars-hohenort.com/cape-malay LELAPA Traditional Township restaurant in Langa A: 49 Harlem Avenue, Langa www.lelapa.co.za T: 021 694 2681 MAMA AFRICA A: 178 Long Str. T: 021 426 1017 www.mamaafricarestaurant.co.za MARCO’S AFRICAN PLACE Indigenous African & Cape Malay Cuisine
A: 15 Rose Lane Bo-Kaap, T: 021 423 5412 www.marcosafricanplace.co.za MOYO Sophisticated African experience A: Eden on the Bay Shopping Centre Bloubergstrand T: 021 554 9671 / 2 www.moyo.co.za MOYO KIRSTENBOSCH T: 021 762 9585 NOON GUN TEA ROOM & RESTARANT Aromatic, Spicy, traditional Cape Malay food.Strictly Halaal. A: 273 Longmarket St. Signal Hill, Bo- Kaap. T: 021 424 0529 www.noonguntearoom.co.za CHEF’S RESTAURANT BIZERCA BISTRO Cuisine: Down-to-earth food with exceptional skill and great passion Open:Lunch:Mon-Fri, 12pm-3pm. Afternoon bites:Mon-Sat, 2:30pm-6pm. Dinner: Mon-Sat, 6:30pm-10pm. Late night bites: Mon-Sat, 9:30pm-10:30pm A: 98 Shortmarket St T: 021 423 8888 www.bizerca.com DEAR ME Cuisine: A celebration of local and seasonal. Open: Monday to Friday: 7:00-15:00. Dinner-Thursday by Vanessa Marx. A: 165 Longmarket Street www.dearme.co.za T: 021 422 4920 LA MOUETTE Cuisine: Exciting, modern French food with adistinctly Mediterranean flair by Henry Vigar. Open: Dinner - Monday to Sunday, Lunch - Friday to Sunday A: 78 Regent Roa, Sea Point www.lamouette-restaurant.co.za T: 021 433 0856 LA COLOMBE A: Constantia Uitsig Estate T: 021 794 2390 www.constantia-uitsig.com LA PETITE FERME A: Pass Road Franschhoek T: 021 876 3016 www.lapetiteferme.co.za REUBEN’S A:Oude Stallen,19 Huguenot Road, Franschhoek T: 021 876 3772 www.reubens.co.za THE RESTAURANT AT GRANDE PROVENCE Cuisine: The menus exude culinary excellence, with the signature dishes of the restaurant hitting all the right notes – fresh, palatable and delicious. Prepared from local fare and flavoured with global influences both modern and classical, the cuisine is characterised by a philosophy of innovation through passion and simplicity. Open: The Restaurant is open daily for lunch from 12h00 and dinner from 19h00. www.grandeprovence.co.za T: 021 876 8600 THE BOAT HOUSE Cuisine: An experience of Creativity, Adventure and Tastes. Booking is essential. A: 36 Beach Rd, Scarborough T: 021 780 1789 www.chefbrucerobertson.com MONDIALL RESTAURANT A: Alfred Mall, V & A Waterfront reservations@mondiall.co.za www.mondiall.co.za T: 021 418 3003 Opening hours : 9am - 10pm THE FOODBARN Cuisine: delicious and decadent ‘fine-dining’ style food but in a super relaxed and characterful old barn
A: Noordhoek Farm Village, Corner Village Lane and Noordhoek Main Road T: 021 789 1390 www.thefoodbarn.co.za THE POT LUCK CLUB & GALLERY Cuisine:an additional source of culinary and visual inspiration for diners from the house of Chef Luke Dale-Roberts. A: 6th floor of The Silo in The old Biscuit Mill, Woodstock T: 021 447 0804/ 1505 www.thepotluckclub.co.za THE TEST KITCHEN Cuisine: Innovative creations by Luke Dale-Roberts Open: Lunch & Dinner - Tuesday to Saturday, A: The Old Biscuit Mill, 375 Albert Road, Woodstock T: 021 447 2337 www.thetestkitchen.co.za NOBU & REUBEN’S restaurants at the One & Only Hotel Cape Town are listed further ahead HIDDEN TREASURES
MEZBAAN Cuisine: Northern Indian ( Mughlai), Halaal A: Hilton Cape Town T: 021 481 3700 www.capetowncitycentre.hilton.com PLANET RESTAURANT Cuisine:Contemporary South African food served in impeccable surrounding A: Mount Nelson Hotel, Gardens www.mountnelson.co.za T: 021 483 1948 SAVOUR Cuisine: Globel menu, available all day. A: 15 On Orange Hotel T: 021 469 8000 www.africanpridehotels.com TWANKEY BAR Cuisine: Oyster & Champagne Bar A: The Taj, CBD T: 021 819 2000 THIRTY 7 Cuisine:Contemporary T: 021 412 9999 A: Westin Grand Arabella Quays THE PEPPER CLUB Cuisine: Continental A: The Pepper Club Luxury Hotel & Spa, www.pepperclub.co.za T: 021 812 8888
Cape Town hotels are the home to some of the finest dining experience that our city can provide as part of the indulging hospitality tradition. Reservation is highly recommended for all venues.
GREEN POINT CONNEXION Cuisine: A Tapas styled menu and an extensive wine by the glass list. A: Protea Hotel, Victoria Junction T: 021 418 1234
CBD BOMBAY BRASSERIE Cuisine: Fine Indian Specialty dining A: The Taj, CBD T: 021 819 2000
V& A WATERFRONT BASCULE WHISKEY, WINE&COCKTAIL Cuisine: International A: Cape Grace Hotel T: 021 410 7100
www.capegrace.com/dining/bascule DASH Cuisine: an elegant yet relaxed experience with a touch of drama in the presentation of the well-crafted menu. The menu focuses on the unique flavours of each ingredient, which, except for the caviar, are all sourced locally. A: Queen Victoria Hotel T: 021 418 1466 www.newmarkhotels.com CASSIMA Cuisine: A la carte (Vegetarian) A: Table Bay Breakwater Boulevard, V & A Waterfront. T: 021 406 5000 www.suninternational.com/table-bay SIGNAL RESTAURANT Cuisine: Creative Cape Cuisine A: Cape Grace Hotel T: 021 410 7080 www.capegrace.com/dining/ signal_restaurant NOBU Cuisine: Sublime Japanese Cuisine A: One & Only Hotel Cape Town T: 021 431 5111 REUBEN’S Cuisine: The creative menu of Chef Reuben Riffel A: One & Only Hotel Cape Town T: 021 431 5222 CLIPPER RESTAURANT Cuisine: Seafood Delicacies A: The Commodore Hotel T: 021 415 100 www.commodorehotel.co.za
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DINING QUARTER RESTAURANT Cuisine: Fine Dining in the Cape Malay tradition T: 021 418 3281 A: The Portswood Hotel TOBAGO’S RESTAURANT Cuisine: International. A: Radisson Blu, Granger Bay T: 021 441 3000 THE ATLANTIC GRILL Cuisine: International A: The Table Bay Hotel T: 021 406 5918 OYO Cuisine: Seafood, Mediterranean A: Victoria & Alfred Hotel T: 021 419 6677 www.newmarkhotels.com/newmark/oyo/ SEA POINT KOI RESTAURANT Cuisine: Asian A: Ambassador Hotel, Bantry Bay www.koirest.co.za T: 021 439 7258 SUNSET RESTAURANT Cuisine: International, Cape Malay evenings on Wednesday & Espetada special on Thursdays. A: the Peninsula Hotel T: 021 430 7777 www.peninsula.co.za TOP OF THE RITZ Cuisine: European Kitchen with a South African taste on a 360° revolving platform. A: Ritz Hotel www.ritzrestarants.co.za T: 021 439 6988 OUT OF THE CITY CINCIN A: Colosseum Luxury Hotel, cnr Century Way & Century Boulevard, Century City www.colosseum.co.za T: 021 526 4000 KITIMA Cuisine: Our authentic Asian cuisine, prepared by 5-star Thai chefs.
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A: 140 Main Rd, Hout Bay T: 021 790 8004 MYOGA Cuisine:The emphasis is on contemporary fusion, with a myriad taste options. A: 60 Colinton Road, the Vineyard Hotel and Spa T: 021 657 4545 www.myoga.co.za THE GREENHOUSE Cuisine: playfully combines international techniques and styles with local ingredients and flavours, resulting in dishes that surprise and leave a lasting impression. The 3 tasting menus and à la carte menu, expertly paired with superb wines from the surrounding wine region, will impress even the most seasoned of diners. A: The Cellar- Hohenort, 93 Brommersvlei Road, Constantia T: 021 794 2137 HALAAL ANATOLI’S - Turkish A: 24 Napier St T: 021 419 2501 www.anatoli.co.za BISTRO 126 A: 126 Buitengracht St, Hilton Hotel www3.hilton.com T: 021 481 3700 BIHARI - Indian A: Paddock Shopping Centre,Milnerton www.bihari.co.za T: 021 522 9894 EASTERN FOOD BAZAAR A: 96 Longmarket Street T: 021 461 2458 www.easternfoodbazaar.co.za RAASOIE - Indian A: 115 Kloof Street Gardens T: 021 423 1777 www.dining-out.co.za SIMPLY ASIA (CBD) A: V & A Waterfront / Heritage Square T: 021 425 5555 www.simplyasia.co.za
THE CAPE MALAY FOOD MARKET A: Cape Quarter 1 Piazza Corner of Waterkant and Dixon Str. T: 021 418 2299 www.thecapemalayfoodmarket.co.za OCEAN BASKET – Seafood A: Cnr Main and Gabriel Road, Plumstead (All of Ocean basket food in all the branches is strictly Halaal) www.oceanbasket.com T: 021 761 0765 SOMETHING DIFFERENT GOURMET BOERIE Home of the South African Boerewors Roll. Don’t get confused by the different varieties. You can go for the full experience by taking the Boerie Sliders: a selection of 7 mini rolls that will cover all bases. A: : 8 Kloof Street, Gardens (Upper end of Long Street) T: 021 424 4208 Nü Health Food Café. Nü is more than good honest food - it’s about passion, sustainability and quality. The fusing of global trends with the finest locally sourced produces. A: Piazza St. John, 395 Main Road, Sea Point T: 021 439 7269 www.nufood.co.za TRUTH COFFEE ROASTING An artisan coffee roaster of coffee passionate people. They select exquisite micro lots of green coffees. They then roast each one individually, to it’s optimum on a vintage cast iron drum probate with modern electronics. They then blend the single origins produced for each purpose. A: 36 Buitenkant Street T: 021 2000 440 www.petitcaveaurestaurant.co.za
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City Sightseeing Cape Town Tour Office - Long Street Interchange Point (Bus Stop 5), Company Gardens, CTICC: Cape Town International Convention Centre, Escape Caffé - Bree Street, Hemelhuijs - Waterkant Street, Lunchworks - Waterkant Street, Yourstruly - Long Street, Vida e caffé - Bree Street cnr Hans Strijdom Ave, Zula Bar - Long Street, & Union - Bree Street cnr Church Street
Big Route Deli - main Road, Vida e caffé - Main Road,
DE WATERKANT Loading Bay & Origin Coffee Roasting - Hudson Street, St Andrews Square. SEA POINT Atlantic Express - Regent Road, Bootlegger Coffee Company - Regent Road, Knead Bakery - The Point Shopping Centre on Regent Road, Sea Point Swimming Pool, Vida e caffé - Piazza St John on Main Road cnr St Johns
CAMPS BAY Café Caprice& Vida e caffé - Victoria Road GARDENS Arnolds Restaurant - Kloof St, Knead Bakery - Lifestyle on Kloof, 50 Kloof St, Vida e caffé - Kloof St, Wellness Warehouse - Lifestyle on Kloof, 50 Kloof St, Yourstruly-Kloof St
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Since fine dining and fine beer go hand in hand, we have selected two fabulous restaurants who serve not only great food but Grolsch Premium Lager too. Who could ask for more? CUBAÑA GREEN POINT
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himmy Beach Club at the V&A Waterfront is a premier beach club and restaurant. The pool bar offers the ultimate in outdoor entertaining, situated at the centre of a working harbour with endless ocean views. The pool deck offers an infinite variety of layouts and is bordered by a 22m glass-rim heated pool and a long bar - a stunning summer venue. The Privé VIP Room is the ultimate setting for elite gatherings of VVIP’s. The venue is fully self contained with bar, lounge, boardroom and shower facilities. The Bunnahabahain Whisky Room with its 24-seater boardroom table is the perfect setting for executive meetings. The Shimmy Restaurant offers an extensive variety of food and beverages to satisfy your every need – from sushi to pizza, to snacks and seasonal menus. South Arm Road, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town • www.shimmybeachclub.com 021 200 7778 • info@shimmybeachclub.com
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ubaña Green Point, situated in the heart of the Mother City, brings you the authentic Cuban life. It hosts a variety of events throughout the year from flair competitions to Christmas in July to birthday parties to corporate functions. Cubaña is South Africa’s only authentic Latino social cafe and eatery that provides the service of a cocktail bar and cigar lounge with a unique flavoursome cuisine. Come enjoy our Cubaña menu with authentic cocktails, amazing baskets and mind blowing dishes. This is the place to be if you want to have a social evening with beautiful clientele, efficient staff and a warm atmosphere. You might even get a glimpse of a celebrity or two. Dress code is smart casual and door policies keep the standards of our establishments high. Enjoy flavoursome cuisine, authentic Cuban music and feeling of Latino flavour that adds to the overall ambiance and experience. 9 Somerset Road, De Waterkant Centre, Green Point • 021 421 1109 greenpoint@cubana.co.za
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THE DIAMOND WORKS EXPERIENCE Witness first hand, the art of diamond cutting and the careful craftsmanship of jewellery manufacturing from our skilled professionals - all whilst enjoying a complimentary glass of sparkling wine. The most famous of the South African diamonds; The Cullinan, is celebrated, as a replica is showcased at The Diamond Works Institute, along with a visual feature exhibiting the world’s most iconic historical stones. Through a visual experience discover the history of the Gold and Diamond Trade in South Africa. Our institution boasts a large range of hand selected loose stones, as well as gold and platinum jewellery. Discovering and sharing your diamond encounter is a simple touch away; with our state of the art interactive screen and complimentary internet service. Our flagship facility is proudly positioned in the heart of Cape Town, directly opposite the CTICC. The store is conveniently, an effortless five minutes away from the V&A Waterfront and is within general walking distance of most Cape Town hotels. Enjoy our complimentary Sparkling Tour in various languages, available on demand. n addition a courtesy transfer service can be arranged.
DIAMOND Diamonds have been associated with purity, strength, wealth, virtue, power and most importantly love. Today, an appreciation for diamonds has evolved, not to only appreciate any diamond, but to appreciate a truly rare diamond - The Diamond Works diamond. The Diamond Works Institute is considered a true diamond and jewellery expert. Established in 2001, it has evolved to be one of the most popular diamond facilities in Southern Africa.
TANZANITE The Diamond Works Institute extends its expertise in delineation of Tanzanite in our unique Tanzanite Boutique. This rare stone represents the essence of Africa, and we whisper the tales of this stone’s journey from the ground to the showroom. Tanzanite is noted for its remarkably strong trichroism; appearing alternately sapphire blue, violet and burgundy depending on crystal orientation. This blue mystical gem has earned a reputation for possessing magical powers. It is thought that it has the power to elevate the bearer’s mood and release them from poor habits or addictions. It is also believed, that tanzanite is able to restore spiritual balance and good fortune. Our Cape Town facility demonstrates the science of tanzanite polishing and the craft of transforming a tanzanite crystal to a cut stone.
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MUSEUMS HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT The Houses Of Parliament are an architectural wonder. Gallery tickets are available from Room 12. Overseas visitors must present their passports. The parliament building, which also houses the Library of Parliament, is beautiful, with its central dome and Corinthian porticos and pavilions. You can also sit in the public gallery during a parliamentary session. The original designer, Charles Freeman, miscalculated the foundations and was replaced by Henry Greaves, who oversaw the building until completion in 1885. The new House of Assembly was designed by Sir Herbert Baker. A pedestrian walkway, Government Avenue, runs through the Company Gardens and provides easy access to Parliament and other nearby attractions are Greenmarket Square, the Castle of Good Hope and the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Between July and January, guided tours take place from Monday to Friday: 11:00 and 14:00. Address: 90 Plein Street, Tel: 021 403 2266 www.parliament.gov.za MYCITI ROUTE 101 - STATION: GARDENS STOP: GOVERNMENT AVENUE SOUTH AFRICAN JEWISH MUSEUM The museum is interactive and Hi-tech, using different media to present highlights of South Africa history, and transforming the Jewish community’s story into a vital account of individual and organizational roles and contributions. Dynamic display reveal the community’s response to the moral and political challenges that confronted them. On view are rare Judaica artifacts, animated video footage of famous Barney Barnato and Max Rose, and an award winning documentary film ‘Nelson Mandela. A Righteous Man’, which is screened throughout the day. Open: 10:00-17:00 Sun-Thur, 10:00-14:00 Fri. T: 021 465 1546 www.sajewishmuseum.co.za MYCITI ROUTE 101 - STATION : GARDENS STOP: GOVERNMENT AVENUE GOLD OF AFRICA This unique museum entices visitors to DIE HUGENOTE-GEDENKMUSEUM THE HUGUENOT MEMORIAL MUSEUM The Huguenot Memorial Museum elaborates on the history of the French Huguenots’ flight from France and settlement in the Franschhoek Valley at the Cape. Exhibitions include various tools used to make wine, clothes they wore and the culture and desire for a better life that they brought with them. For more info please visit www. museum.co.za or call 021 876 2532.
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experience the ancient, sometimes mystical relationship that exists between gold and the African continent through state - of - the art visuals and artistic displays. The museum is home to a collection of 350 West african gold artefacts as well as objects from the ancient gold civilizations of southern Africa. Martin Melck House, 96 Strand Street. Open: 09:30 - 17:00, T: 021 405 1540 MYCITI ROUTE 105 - STOP: STRAND THE SPRINGBOK EXPERIENCE The museum section includes audio visual exhibits as well as historic rugby artifacts and compelling graphics on the first floor of the stand-alone building. An interactive ‘Springbok Trials’ zone, which tests rugby skills, as well as a flagship Springbok Retail Store are located on the ground floor. The site also includes a full-size set of illuminated rugby poles and, in due course, a sculpture garden featuring bronze handprints of national team captains. The Experience is designed to make rugby history accessible and inclusive. The Springbok Experience is open every day (except Christmas Day) from 10:00 to 18:00. Portswood House (near intersection of Portswood and Dock roads). MY CITI ROUTES A01, T01 & 104- STOP: BREAKWATER AND WATERFRONT DISTRICT 6 MUSEUM District Six was named the Sixth Municipal District of Cape Town in 1867. Original established as mixed community of freed slaves, merchants, artisan, labourers and immigrants, District Six was vibrant centre with close links to the city and the port. By the beginning of the twentieth century, however, the history of removals and marginalization had begun. www.districtsix.co.za T: 021 466 7200 Visiting hours: Mon: 09:00 – 14:00 Tues – Sat. 09:00 – 16:00 MYCITI ROUTE 102 - STOP: DISTRICT SIX CAPE TOWN SCIENCE CENTER A world of discovery under one roof! Expect a wide variety of interactive Opening hours: Monday - Saturday 09h00 - 17h00 & Sunday 14:00 - 17:00 Good Friday & Christmas Day - CLOSED The Huguenot Monument in Franschhoek, South Africa, is dedicated to the cultural influences that Huguenots have brought to the Cape Colony (and ultimately the whole of South Africa) after their immigration during the 17th and 18th centuries. The monument was designed by J.C.Jongens, completed in 1945 and inaugurated by Dr. A.J van der Merwe on 17 April 1948.
displays and exciting activities for your enjoyment. Build a house in the exclusive ‘kids only’ Murray & Roberts Building Site, challenge your mind with Puzzling Things, experience weightlessness similar to that of space with a spin on the Human Gyroscope, play Mindball - the game where you control the ball with your brain waves and see and hear science in the Audio Kinetic Sculpture. See South Africa’s electric car, the Joule, now on display (soon you will be able to ‘plug-in’ while you visit as we are making provision in our parking area for our visitors electric cars!) and much more. For the first time, we have an outdoor area, step outside and learn how the Science Centre is harvesting its rainwater to save water or enjoy a game of Chess on the Giant Chess set. We offer free internet to all our visitors. Mon to Sat 09:00 - 16:30, Sundays & Public Holidays 10:00 - 16:30 www.ctsc.org.za MYCITI ROUTE 102 - STOP: UPPER SALT RIVER AND THEN A LITTLE WALK
MUSEUMS IN WINE ESTATES SPIER WINE ESTATE A small selection is displayed in the public spaces at Spier, including the Manor House, Conference Centre and Hotel. The work is rotated on an annual basis to give exposure to as many of the artists as possible, and to keep the spaces fresh and alive for visitors and staff. The art chosen for display aims to show the richness and diversity of the SA experience and artistic talent. Spier believes that the visual arts can provide both guests and staff with new insights, and challenge us to take a fresh look at our world and environment. Because of this, it is a powerful tool for transformation. Regular exhibitions are held in the Spier Old Wine Cellar Gallery. These also showcase works from the collection, and have an educational focus. www.spier.co.za FRANSCHHOEK MOTOR MUSEUM AT L’ORMARINS WINE ESTATE The Franschhoek Motor Museum offers visitors a special opportunity to look back at more than 100 years of motoring history with its unique and exciting collection of vehicles, motorcycles, bicycles and memorabilia in the magnificent setting of L’Ormarins. www.fmm.co.za THE HESS ART COLLECTION AT GLEN CARLOU WINE ESTATE The Museum, which opened in 2006, currently has a new exhibition of works by Andy Goldsworthy, Deryck Healey and Ouattara Watts. Mr Donald M. Hess, founder of Hess Family Estates, the Swissbased company that owns Glen Carlou, also has one of the largest privately owned contemporary art collections in the world. To reaffirm his commitment to the South African winelands, works from the Hess Collection are to be permanently displayed the Hess Museum situated in Glen Carlou’s wine tasting and art facility.www.glencarlou.co.za
MAKING MEMORIES WITH MYCITI E
xperience the best of Cape Town’s world-famous destinations with MyCiTi, the safe, reliable and convenient bus system that now goes further than ever. Explore the city’s historic heart – from Greenmarket Square to the Grand Parade, the Bo-Kaap, Castle and District 6 and the Company’s Garden. Unwind in the entertainment zones of Long and Kloof streets, Green Point and the Atlantic Seaboard strip. Visit the V&A Waterfront, Africa’s premier shopping and leisure destination and Century City. Cool down in sparkling waters at Camps Bay, Hout Bay, the Sea Point Pavilion and Bloubergstrand. Kitesurf Big Bay or take a bike along the cycle paths to Melkbosstrand.
For the best view in town, ascend Table Mountain on foot or by cableway, using the new 110 MyCiTi bus route along Tafelberg Road to the Cableway station. Connect using 106 or 107 which runs from Waterfront Silo to Camps Bay and back, alighting at the Kloof Nek stop. Get your myconnect card for R35 at any MyCiTi station kiosk or participating retailers. Ride in comfort between the Airport and the Civic Centre or on to the Waterfront from just R47.40. Buses leave the Airport station every 30 minutes from 04:45 to 22:52, seven days a week. Plan your best time ever with MyCiTi’s innovative online trip planner – see www.myciti.org.za
For more info call the Transport Information Centre (toll-free 24/7) 0800 65 64 63. Visit www.myciti.org.za
Waterfront Silo
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De Mist
217 Melkbosstrand - Big Bay - Table View
Stop
Mouille Point
MOUILLE POINT
Granger
Granger Bay
Somerset Hospital
Waterfront
Stop only accessible in direction indicated
Routes, stops and stop names are subject to change.
Station
D03 Mitchells Plain East - Civic Centre
D01 Khayelitsha East - Civic Centre
251 Century City - Montague Gardens
Aquarium
Breakwater Nobel Square
Amsterdam
213
232
T01
T01/T03
Dahlia
Colebrook Bengal Alberto
ATLANTIS
Gothenburg
Parkview
T03 Tryall Braselton
Oakland Hills
Magnet
Link
Hampstead
Sunset Beach
Paarden Eiland
PARKLANDS EAST
236
Knysna
Kunene
251
Century City
Grand Canal
CENTURY CITY
Omuramba
Montague Gardens
Potsdam
Killarney
T01
Dunoon
DUNOON
Parklands Main North Usasaza Chippenham Dorchester Oakdale Gie Central Earlswood 215 Pinto 216 Gie South Bitten
Hamptons
Gie North
Wandsworth
Parklands Secondary
SALT RIVER
Spencer Kent
Salt River Rail Neptune
Montezuma
Newlands
John Dreyer Charles Matthews Johan Heyns Gerwyn Owen 231 Industrial Charles Piers Louwtjie Rothman
Berzelia Charel Uys South
Ravenswood Parklands Main
Section
Vrystaat
Zoarvlei
Lagoon Beach
Woodbridge
Milnerton
Racecourse
Clearwater
Charel Uys Grosvenor Disa Bottlebrush
Wood North
Devonshire
Woodlands
Sherwood
Atlantis Reygersdal
St Johns Wood Wood Central Porterfield Parklands College Table Parklands Main South Muscadel View Echium TABLE VIEW Merlot Briza
Garden
Waterville Nantucket Humewood Sandown Valderrama
BLOUBERG SANDS
Foreshore
Tritonia
Convention Centre
FORESHORE
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Seal
236 Atlantis - Sherwood
Blouberg Rise Viola
Stirling
Blouberg Sands Cabin
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T03
Wesfleur Park
Starke Charles Duminy Tom Henshilwood John Van Niekerk Waratah Neil Hare
Blaauwberg Hospital
BIG BAY Radar
Atlantic Beach Brittlestar
Melkbosch
Perlemoen Shell
239 Atlantis - Duynefontein - Melkbosstrand
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Bokkombaai
233 Atlantis - Saxonsea
232 Atlantis - Avondale - Protea Park - Atlantis Industria West
231 Atlantis - Atlantis Industria East
DUYNEFONTEIN
Le Sueur
Human Kemp
West Beach
Kleinbaai
Big Bay
216 Sunningdale - Wood Drive - Wood
230 Duynefontein - Melkbosstrand
Marine
Melkbosstrand Hol Bay La Paloma Water’s Edge
215 Sunningdale - Gie Road - Wood
214 Marine Circle - Table View - Parklands
213 West Beach - Table View - Sunningdale
110 Table Mountain
109 Hout Bay - Imizamo Yethu - Sea Point - Adderley
108 Hangberg - Sea Point - Adderley
107 Civic Centre - Camps Bay (anti-clockwise)
106 Civic Centre - Camps Bay (clockwise)
Hoffe North Pelican Riebeeckstrand Hoffe South Robben Atalantes
104 Sea Point - Waterfront - Civic Centre
105 Sea Point - Fresnaye - Civic Centre
Dunker
Narcissus Edward
103 Oranjezicht - Gardens - Civic Centre
102 Salt River Rail - Walmer Estate - Civic Centre
Waldeck
101 Vredehoek - Gardens - Civic Centre
Raymond
A01 Airport - Civic Centre - Waterfront
Grey Royal Ascot
T03 Atlantis - Melkbosstrand - Table View - Omuramba
T01 T03
Petrus
Kehrweider Hermes SAXONSEA Saxonsea Clinic Brutus Saxonsea Primary
Janssens
Losperds
Marine Circle Popham
Mauritius
Wood
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Circle East
Lisboa
Dawn
MyCiTi routes T01 Dunoon - Table View - Civic Centre - Waterfront
Esso
MyCiTi routes as at 18 October 2014
First Century City Rail
Marconi Bolt Drill Bosmansdam Century Gate Estuaries Waterview Waterford Canal Walk North Canal Walk South
Sea Point High Firmount
Promenade
Queens Beach
Cassel
Sea Point Pool
Boat Bay
Graaff’s Pool
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De Waal
Civic Centre
Upper Buitenkant
VREDEHOEK
Gardens
Daphne Lancaster
Fishmarket Atlantic Skipper Oceana Hangberg
Northshore
Lower Victoria
Oxford Earl
Mount Helgarda Rhodes
Susan
Rontree
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Chas Booth
HOUT BAY
Valley
Hout Bay
Military
Scott
109
Berg-en-Dal
Imizamo Yethu
TABLE MOUNTAIN
Mitchells Plain
MITCHELLS PLAIN
Pontiac
Kerrem
Marguerite
Sesame
Kuyasa
KHAYELITSHA
Lindela
Dibana
Tutu
D Nyembe
Steve Biko
Charles Mokoena
Vuyani
Airport
For more information call the Transport Information Centre (toll-free 24/7) 0800 65 64 63. Visit www.myciti.org.za
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Wexford
St James
Nazareth Gardenia
103
Upper Roodebloem
Upper Salt River Lawley Balfour
UPPER WOODSTOCK
Coronation Coronation West East
Woodstock
Upper Kloof Upper Orange Rayden Molteno Montrose Highlands Herzlia Exner Lower Tafelberg Prima Upper Tafelberg Platteklip Horak
Cotswold Kloof Nek
Fiskaal Houghton Rontree
CAMPS BAY
St Michael’s
GARDENS Park
Welgemeend
Belle Ombre
107
Van Lower Riebeeck Reservoir
Ludwig’s Garden
Roeland
Lower Buitenkant
Darling
Michaelis Roodehek Government Ave Annandale
Upper Long
Dorp
Mid Long Groote Kerk Longmarket
Adderley Mid Loop CBD
Lower Kloof
Upper Loop
Leeuwen
Church
Strand
Old Fire Station
TAMBOERSKLOOF
High Level
Lower Long Gallows Lower Loop Riebeeck Alfred Hill
Ravensteyn
Ruyterplaats
LLANDUDNO
Llandudno
Oudekraal
Barley Bay Bakoven Koeël Bay
108
Whale Rock
Camps Bay
Glen Beach
FRESNAYE
Skye Way
Upper Portswood
Ben Ravenscraig Nevis
Disandt Kloof
Brevity Lane
Clifton 2nd Clifton 3rd Clifton 4th
Koosani Bantry Bay Clifton
Kei Apple Tramway
Fresnaye
Clarens
The Glen
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Albany
Rhine
St Bedes
Irwinton
Hill
Arthur’s
Sea Point
SEA POINT
London
Ellerslie Camberwell
Rocklands
Three Anchor Bay
104
Stadium
106
Wigtown
The Castle Hanover Street
Thibault Square
CPUT District Six Zonnebloem
Marina
Chester West
GREEN POINT
Woodford Atholl Comrie
Chester East
Lighthouse
Quebec Lower Camps Bay
Dal
Upper Mountain
Surrey
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AFTER HOURS SUNDOWNERS (SEA VIEW ALL THROUGH) HARBOUR SHIMMY BEACH CLUB South Arm Road in the prestigious V&AHarbour Waterfront. Tel:021 200 7778, www.shimmybeachclub.com GRANGER BAY GRAND CAFÉ ON THE BEACH Granger Bay Road, Tel: 021 425 0551, www.grandafrica.com MOUILLE POINT WAKAME & WAFU: 1st floor, Corner of Beach Road & Surrey Place, Tel: 021 433 2377, www.wakame.co.za SOTANO:121 Beach Road, Tel: 021 433 1757 PEPENERO: No. 1, Two Oceans Beach, Bay Road, Tel: 021 439 9027, www.pepenero.co.za THEO’S GRILL: Ground Floor, New Cumberland Building, 163 Beach Road, Tel: 021 439 3494 SEA POINT LA VIE: SABC building, Beach Rd, www.lavie.co.za LA PERLA: Beach Rd, Tel: 021 439 9538, www.laperla.co.za WINCHESTER MANSION: 221 Beach Road, Tel: 021 434 2351, www.winchester.co.za CAMPS BAY GRAND CAFÉ & ROOM: 35 Victoria Road, Tel: 021 438 4253, www.grandafrica.com THE BUNGALOW RESTAURANT & LOUNGE: 3 Victoria Road, Clifton, Tel: 021 438 2018. www.thebungalow.co.za OCEAN BLUE: 3 The Promenade, Victoria Rd, Tel: 021 438 9838 THE ROUND HOUSE: Round House Road (off Kloof Road), The Glen, Tel: 021 438 4347, theroundhouserestaurant.com TUSCANY BEACH: 41 Victoria road, camps bay beachfront. Tel: 021 438 1213 www.tuscanybeachrestaurant.com HOUT BAY THE LOOKOUT DECK Harbour Rd, Tel: 021 790 0900, www.thelookoutdeck.co.za
TABLE VIEW (ACROSS THE BAY) ONS HUISIE RESTAURANT: 18 Generaal Jansen Road, Blaauwberg, Tel: 021 554 1553 BOWFISH RESTAURANT: Dolphin Beach Hotel, 1 Marine Drive Blouberg, Tel: 021 556 5464, www.blowfishrestaurant.co.za
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DURBANVILLE WINE ROUTE BLOEMENDAL RESTAURANT: Positioned on top of one of the highest hills in the Northern Suburbs,with a panoramic view of 270° the Cape Peninsula and perfect picture opt of Table Mountain you are sure to experience the best sunset moments ever...A buffet Restaurant that serves Cape Cuisine. Open 7 days a week, 7am to midnight. Tel: 021 975 7575, www.bloemendal.co.za DINNER & SHOW AMAZINK AmaZink Live is nestled on the edge of Stellenbosch town within Kayamandi, which is made up of a myriad of winding streets, and corrugated iron sheet houses. This first of its kind township dinner theatre experience is hailed as one of the top Stellenbosch bucket list activity by locals and tourists alike. AmaZink Live welcomes guests with warm hearts, merry painted faces and delights you with the finest ‘kasi’ cuisine complimented by world class entertainment that will ignite your passion and enchant your spirit. Gather your friends and family to complete your Bucket List every Friday evening. Ensure you reserve your African musical dining adventure as soon as possible to avoid disappointment as the demand is ever increasing. Visit www.amazink.co.za for details or book via bookings@amazink. co.za. BLOEMENDAL RESTAURANT MEDIEVAL NIGHTS Bloemendal Restaurant is positioned on top of one of the highest hills in the Northern Suburbs. With a panoramic view of 270° the Cape Peninsula, you are sure to experience the best sunset moments ever... On arrival to the Medieval Night experience guest will be helped by the cavaliers (waitrons) to a glass of sweet wine or juice and help them to get dressed in the proper medieval gear, they will no longer be known as guests but Lords and ladies. All the lords and ladies will then have a chance to get a drink, mingle before the proceedings starts. No glasses are allowed. The court Jester will brief the king and queen in advance before he enters the court and introduce himself to the “peasants” who are visiting the kingdom. In good faith they will obey and respect the chosen king and queen. Whilst explaining the rules the Jester will make a few jokes and throw the peasants (lords and ladies behaving badly or not listening) into the dungeon or stocks. When the rules are done starters will be served and the Jester will leave the venue until everyone has had starters. The jester will return after starters have been served and then proceed. If there are speeches it is preferred that it is to be done after starters to get all the formal proceedings done as the medieval party is about letting your hair down and enjoying your selves. After that the King and Queen will have a chance to throw peasants
into the dungeons, have them sing songs for them and congratulate Lords and Ladies who have impressed them so far by drowning them in a goblet of wine. We will then move on to main course and it is tradition that before main course is served the king and queen will be entertained by each table performing a song, the table who does this the best will receive main course first. The Jester will once again leave the court. Once main course is finished the Jester will return and over throw the kingdom so that the dance floor can be opened. Address: Bloemendal Wine Estate, Durbanville. Tel: 021 975 7575 PIGALLE Pigalle restaurants award winning dining experience has defined itself as a glamorous venue for every occasion. Pigalle has defined itself as the epitome of fine dining in a warm, relaxed and friendly atmosphere. A menu to suit all palates and pockets and catering for the city’s Who’s Who- The ideal venue for those seeking the grown up decadence of great food, fine wine and seductive Jazz. Pigalle is Cape Town’s premier live dinner and Jazz venue, with their resident band playing from Monday to Saturday, 7 until late. Pigalle brings you the best of Sultry Swing, Seductive Jazz and Sexy Salsa music from top South African Artists. For bookings: capetown@pigallerestaurants.co.za. Address: 57A Somerset Road, Greenpoint, Tel: 021 421 4848 RICHARD’S SUPPER STAGE Kaapse Stories from the Mother City Is an exciting vibrant new musical revue which offers a blend of humorous storytelling, powerful and emotional songs and likable performers unique only to Cape Town. Intimate and enchanting, the show allows the audience to get to know and meet the Kleintjies family whilst giving us an insight into a vigorous cosmopolitan community that thrived at the foot of Table Mountain in District Six. Time: Doors open at 19:00 for 19:30. Price: R420pp (includes the show, a delicious 4- course dinner and a glass of sparkling wine on arrival) Address: 229A Main Rd, Sea Point Tel: 021 434 4497/ 021 433 1340 STARDUST If you are looking for a dining experience filled with flamboyance, excitement, celebration and mouth-watering fare... Look no further than Stardust- the unique theatrical dining adventure. Amid serving their tables the scrumptious variety of Mediterranean and North African themed cuisine, you can expect to be amused and delighted by your multi-talented waiters. The singers, dancers, comedians and musicians will take you on a journey of wonder and revelry. The entertainment begins at 20.00 and often continues well past midnight, so make sure you leave your glass slippers at home! Address: 118 Sir Lowry Road, Woodstock. Tel: 021 462 7777. Hours: Tues - Sat from 16:00 pm till 02:00 am
LATE HOUR MARKETS CITY BOWL FOOD MARKET City Bowl Market on Hope brings together a variety of fine foods, drinks and people. You will experience an ancient way of shopping in a modern context at a high quality food market in Cape Town’s City Bowl. It’s not just the sheer quality of the food on offer that makes City Bowl Market on Hope special – it is also about the people and the place. The market is populated by a community of remarkable individuals, all of whom care deeply about the food and drink on offer. Many of the stallholders are themselves producers – people who grow, rear or bake the food that they sell. Open on Thursday: 16:30-20:30, Saturday: 9:00- 14:00. 14 Hope Street, Gardens, www.citybowlmarket.co.za BAY HARBOUR MARKET IN HOUT BAY, where the vibe is “sommer Lekker”! From the vivacious colours of local arts and crafts and the delicious scent of freshly baked bread to the melodic tones of an animated guitarist or the festive banter of local traders, the Bay Harbour Market in Hout Bay is an embodiment of creative South African energy and vibrancy. A bustling and busy market,
this weekend wonderland of exquisite art, craft, fashion and food is a gathering ground for people of all ages and cultures. Open on Friday: 17:00-21:00, Saturday and Sunday: 9:30- 16:00. 31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay. www.bayharbour.co.za SPECIAL INDULGENCES AFTERNOON TEA AT MOUNT NELSON HOTEL Enjoy delicate finger sandwiches filled with rare roast beef and rocket, smoked salmon, egg mayonnaise or cucumber, followed by delectable dark chocolate cake, lemon meringue and freshly baked scones with clotted cream and preserves. Adding a special local flavour is a typical South African milk tart, called “melktert” in Afrikaans. Dress: smart casual. Daily, 14:30-17:30. Price: R235 per person, R120 per child under 12. AFTERNOON TEA AT THE ONE & ONLY CAPE TOWN Afternoon Tea features a rich selection of teas and coffees, presented with carefully selected “sweet pleasures”. All items are prepared in the unique style of the One&Only, originating from the classic French art of patisserie, with local innovation and inspiration. An Afternoon
+27 (0)214 194 925 Unit 2, Old Marine Drive, Foreshore
Tea buffet is offered from 14:30 – 17:30 daily, at R185 per person, inclusive of selected teas and coffees. Make bookings on 021 431 4511 or 021 431 5888. WEDNESDAY DINING AT THE PENINSULA HOTEL The Cape Malay Evening takes your sense of taste and smell through one of the culinary cultures that the Cape has to offer, with a 3 course meal at R125 per person. Make booking on 021 430 7777 TASTING MENU AT SIGNAL RESTAURANT, CAPE GRACE HOTEL Hundreds of years ago, sailors braved high seas and unchartered territories to introduce the world to the wonders of fragrant herbs and spices. In their own way, that’s what they do at Signal in Cape Grace. You are invited to plot a culinary course over the Cape’s ancestral landscape, tasting flavours and ingredients encompassing responsible and sustainable food practices and dishes crossing worldwide borders. Food and Wine Pairing Menus are going to be a strong feature at Cape Grace in 2014 by matching each dish on the Tasting Menu with one of their wines. For bookings call 021 410 7080 or email signal@capegrace.com
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Marine Cabs , under the directorship of Mr. George Todd, who has been in the metered taxi industry for the past 64 years strives towards offering Cape Town a service second to none, concentrating on safety, reliability and customer satisfaction. We pride ourselves in the fact that a few drivers has been operating in our fleet for as long as 35 years which is not the norm in this fast growing industry. Our drivers have successfully completed the defensive driving course which enabled them to enhance their driving skills in skid control and accident avoidance which is just one more way we try to ensure that every cab ride is a safe ride. Marine Cabs offers a 24 hour radio-controlled meter taxi service and our friendly office staff are always eager to assist the public. As with our drivers, our office staff also has a long history of up to 26 years’ service. The Marine Cabs team operates as a family and even after daily challenges, Marine Cabs will continue offering the public a cab service to be proud of. So as you plan your next holiday, business trip, adventure, remember
0861 418 222
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Metropolitan Life Centre, 7 Coen Steytler Ave, City Bowl
WEEKEND SCENE GREAT GATHERINGS
The New Treetop Canopy Walkway In celebration of its Centenary (1913- 2013), Kirstenbosch botanical gardens chose to add this spectacular project that would be a unique and permanent feature to the venue. This special walkway is a perfect means to mark the occasion. It was built purely from bequest money which has been left to Kirstenbosch by numerous donors, but predominantly Mary Mullins. It is also a fantastic opportunity to take people into the treetops, a place with a distinctive ecology that is generally inaccessible. From here people can experience the forest from high above the ground and also see birds and other animals that are generally elusive. One can experience an entirely new world of tree dynamics - how the treetops move in the wind and how the crowns of the trees interact with one another. The walkway then bursts through and above the canopy, giving you an impression of what it is like to be above the forest. At this point, the walkway provides spectacular 360 degree vistas comprising of Cape Town and the surrounding majestic mountain slopes. Adding to the exceptionality of this modern feature is the fact that the walkway is fully wheelchair accessible. The design of the walkway is envisaged as a sinuous, lightweight, non-intrusive steel structure, which supports a slatted timber deck, and snakes its way into, through and over the ever-changing tree canopy. The structure, comprising ribs and a structural spine, inspired by a snake’s, is supported on slender steel columns intertwined with creepers. On site, the pieces were bolted together and mounted on top of long columns much like a giant mechanic set. The walkway takes advantage of the sloping ground and starts and ends within the arboretum, so there is almost no visual impact from the lawns and walks in the garden. There are no mechanical or electrical aspects to the walk and the gentle gradients will easily raise visitors to over 11 meters above ground and is about a 130 meters long. There is no extra charge for this added feature. A normal garden entry ticket is all that is required.
Photographs by Adam Harrower
Opening/Closing times of the garden: September to March 08h00am -19h00pm, and from April to August 08:00-18:00 every day.
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BAY HARBOUR - THE MARKET OF HOUT BAY A place where the creative energy and the vibrancy of South Africa come alive in an old authentic fish factory in a working harbor. An eclectic stylish wonderland of exquisite art, craft and fashion, complemented by the delicious aromas of food to tempt all the senses. Top Musical Talents Rock the Bay Harbour Sound Stage: The Bay Harbour Sound Stage at the Bay Harbour Market, Hout Bay is a popular platform for the country’s most exciting musical talents to showcase their abilities. From jiving jazz to awesome acoustic performances, the market comes alive every weekend with eclectic sounds from across the country. The market attracts a wide-ranging audience with a keen interest in all things home-grown, with a consciousness for recycling! Open Friday: 17:00-21:00, Saturday 9:30 - 16:00 and Sunday: 9:30- 16:00, 31 Harbour Road, Hout Bay. www.bayharbour.co.za NEIGHBOURGOODS MARKET Features over a 100 specialty traders every Saturday. It is as much a source for farm fresh as well as organic foods and locally produced specialty goods, as it is a meeting point to enjoy community, swap ideas and stories, and become educated about what we buy and eat by going directly to the source. The Neighbourgoods Market has been created along ethical, eco-friendly and organic lines, to offer a wide range of products from the extended community of Cape Town. A calendar of seasonal events, specialty festivals, and live music feature throughout the year. Every Saturday rain or shine 9:00 – 14:00, the old biscuit mill - 373 Albert road, Woodstock, www.neighbourgoodsmarket.co.za ORANJEZICHT CITY FARM The Oranjezicht City Farm (OZCF) is a non-profit project celebrating local food, culture and community through urban farming in Cape Town. It is located next to the corner of Sidmouth Avenue and Upper Orange Street, Oranjezicht, adjacent to Homestead Park. Their own product market is held every Saturday in Homestead Park adjacent to the Farm in Upper Orange Street, Oranjezicht, the OZCF Market Day is a community farmers-style market for independent local farmers and artisanal food producers. At the OZCF Market customers can do weekly food shopping (veg, fruit, bread, organic dairy, free-range eggs, honey, muesli etc), try out some delicious cooked and raw foods and be inspired about helping to build an alternative food system. Additionally, customers can buy edible plants and seedlings, compost and gardening supplies and equipment. Traders make every effort to create links
between the OZCF, history/tradition and a sense of place, through labeling, using seasonal produce, etc. Educational talks and events are linked to the market and there are plenty of activities for kids such as storytelling, planting, craft, yoga and more. OZCF Market Day every Saturday 9am to 2pm (all weather). Guided self-harvest on Wednesdays 4-6pm and Saturdays (9am to Noon) weather permitting. SENSATIONAL EXPERIENCES SOUTHREN SUN- THE CULLINAN A traditional and classic Sunday lunch buffet- Roasted Beef, Yorkshire puddings, a selection of decedant desserts and more. R185 per person.Served between 12:30- 14:30. For bookings: 021 415 4000. SATURDAY JAZZ LUNCH Sit back and feast your senses to the beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean, tantalising lunch and pacifying sounds of live jazz in our award-winning Azure Restaurant. Time: Jazz Musician, Jeremy Oliver, will delight Jazz enthusiast from 12:30 to 14:30 To make a booking contact restaurant reservations on 021 437 9029 or restaurants@12apostles.co.za SERENDIPITY SUNDAY The Azure Restaurant with its outstanding à la carte menus and generous Sunday buffet is the perfect venue for family Sunday Lunch, typical dishes include roasted butternut, feta, and plum tomato salad; Oriental prawns, spring rolls with sweet chilli sauce; roasted lamb with mint jus; and oven-roasted sirloin with rosemary gravy. Our Sommelier can suggest a perfect wine pairing for each item on the menu all accompanied with live music. Available in The Azure Restaurant priced at R270 per person. To make a booking contact restaurant reservations on 021 437 9029 or restaurants@12apostles.co.za HARVEYS JAZZ BRANCH AT WINCHESTER MANSIONS HOTEL: Allow them to start your week completely relaxed while the live Jazz band sets the mood.Receive a complimentary Sunday
Newspaper and a glass of bubbly on arrival and enjoy anything from eggs, sushi, dessert and loads more from our buffet for R250 per person. For enquiries & bookings contact on 021 434 2351 or email at harveys@winchester. co.za LOCAL BREWERIES DARLING BREW Darling Brew’s taproom, SLOW QUARTER is located in the main road of Darling, just up the road from where the concept of Darling Brew was first created. About an hour drive from town. Slow Quarter aims to pair each of the Darling Brew craft beers with a selection of inspired light meals that enhance the unique flavours found in our artisan beers. All produce used in the making of meals is locally sourced, free range and organic. Thus embodying the SLOW lifestyle that the Darling Brew brand represents. Hours: Slow Quarter is open Monday to Saturday 10:00 – 18:00 and on Fridays from 10:00 – 20:00 (except Christmas day) and 7 days a week during school holidays. CONTACT SLOW QUARTER: 022 492 3798, 5 Main Road, Darling. For groups larger than 8 please book to avoid disappointment. www.darlingbrew.co.za DEVIL’S PEAK BREWING COMPANY The Taproom of Devils Peak Brewery is a restaurant and bar inside the brewery premises. Where Devils Peak makes beer to the mantra of “Truth to Material”, they serve an exciting menu that already has established greats like the chefs unique bite-sized Cheese Burger, his legendary Pulled Pork Sandwich and many more dishes to choose from. Prawn Pasta, Reubens Sandwich, Vegetarian Pizza and Beer-battered Fish and Chips are some of the dishes designed to enhance your beer drinking pleasure at The Taproom. They also offer a beer and food pairing board at R100 for those who want something a little different. In addition to the four Founder Series beer, The Taproom is also the place toTDurham Ave, Salt River Phone: 021 200 5818 www.devilspeakbrewing.co.za
Henna Art & Threading at Bay Harbour Market Come to the Bay Harbour Market and indulge in beautiful body embellishments at “Henna Art & Threading”. Choose an intricate design for yourself (or a as a gift for a friend) and adorn your hands, arms, legs or any other part of your body in natural, semi-permanent and safe dye. Hello Cape Town December 2014 l
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HELLO WINELANDS UNUSUAL PAIRINGS SPICE ROUTE WINE ESTATE The traditional wine tasting has been revolutionized in this estate. In addition to a wine & chocolate journey you also have the chance to have Biltong tasting traditional cured South African game meets. The Barley & Biltong Emporium is a truly unique offering to South Africa. With one of the best view of Table Mountain, The Barley & Biltong is a beer garden with a local twist. Beer and biltong lovers can look forward to tasting a selection of beer well-complimented with Kudu, Beef and Springbok biltong. Guest can purchase and enjoy their beer and biltong in the beer garden, while enjoying the spectacular view of the Paarl Winelands and Table Mountain. A dedicated chocolate tasting made by resident chocolatier, DV Artisan Chocolates- crafted by the De Villiers family and is one of few ‘Bean to Bar’ micro batch chocolatiers in the world. All DV Artisan Chocolates are hand-crafted and available for tasting on the farm. The Cape Brewery Company, also known as CBC, is producing and offering a wide range of beers using only the finest ingredients, state of the art equipment and is made by the highly skilled Brewmaster, Wolfgang Koedel. Beer lovers can look forward to viewing facilities where they can follow the entire beer production process and thereafter taste it either on tap or bottled at the tasting stations. Open 7 days a week. www.spiceroutewines.co.za VAN RYN'S BRANDY DISTILLERY The Brandy tasting varies into a whole pallet of options: coffee &Chocolate pairing, cheese and charcuterie platter, brandy cocktails and the Florentine Collection Reserve tasting. Open Mon- Fri 9:00-18:00, Sat 9:00-16:00, and Sun 11:00-16:00 www.vanryn.co.za BRENAISSANCE WINE & STUD ESTATE They pair their wines with hand-made, freshly baked pizza with different toppings to suit each of the tasted wines. Open Wed - Sat 11:00 - 19:00, Sun 11:00 - 17:00 & Public Holidays. www.brenaissance.co.za J.C. LE ROUX Famous for its nougat tasting, the House of J.C. Le Roux also offers a selection of mouth-watering meringues and marshmallows to pair with five exquisite J.C. Le Roux Cap Classique and sparkling wines. Booking Essential. Call (021) 865 8200 Tasting Opening Hours: Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:30, Saturday & Public Holidays: 09:30 - 15:30,Sunday: 09:30 - 14:30 www.jcleroux.co.za DELHEIM ESTATE Delheim Wine Estate now whips up a decadent Cupcake & Wine Pairing for
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an impromptu party in the mouth, whilst discovering an array of estate wines on offer at this legendary Stellenbosch Estate. This decadent treat costs R75 per person and comprises four exquisite cupcakes matched with a specific Delheim wine. First up to fulfill that ‘fairies dancing on the tongue’ feeling is Rooibos Cupcake infused with lemon and topped with a cream cheese and honey icing, which is paired with the Delheim Unwooded Chardonnay for a fun, fruity and fresh start. The wine’s vibrant citrus aromas and mineral undertones cut through and complement the sweeter taste profile of the confection and uplift the subtle Rooibos nuances. Next up is the exotic Pomegranate Cupcake matched with the ever-popular Delheim Pinotage Rosé. The strawberry and raspberry kisses combined with the perfumed floral notes in the wine pair well and accentuate the grenadine flavoured, ‘wish-i-could-lick-the-bowl’ cream cheese icing. A traditional African Makataan Cupcake festooned with makataan (wild melon) syrup icing shares the spotlight with the Delheim Chardonnay Sur Lie. The citrus, stone fruit and mineral notes of the wine add a gentle, refreshing twist to the melon’s tropical-tinted and somewhat tart taste. It is a superb crowd-pleasing combo with flavours that merge and mellow with subtle sweetness. The tasting ends on decadent high with Pumpkin Cupcake paired with the Delheim Pinotage. This mouthwatering morsel is made with farm grown pumpkin, spiced up with star anise, cinnamon and nutmeg and topped with pickled pumpkin. Exuding black cherry, plum and red berry fruit backed by dark chocolate and floral notes, the wine peaks at mid-palate and then fades to the rear to allow the distinct flavor of the cupcake to return for the grand finale. The Delheim Cupcake & Wine Pairing is on offer seven days a week at the tasting room – between 9:00 and 16:30 – and pre-bookings are essential. To book this tantalising experience for you and your friends contact Delheim Estate at Tel: 021 888 4600 or send an email to info@delheim.com. WORLD CLASS RESTAURANTS LA PETITE FERME A feast of culinary delights that beguile and entertain.The food reflects the creative energy and raw talent of a dedicated staff combined with an abundance of fresh local ingredients.The restaurant has furthermore been listed by Conde Nast Traveller as one of the top 15 'Best Value' establishments in the world. Tel: 021 876 3016, www.lapetiteferme.co.za TERROIR RESTAURANT One of the most sought-after gourmet destinations in the Cape winelands, placing Stellenbosch prominently on
the culinary map. The restaurant is located on Kleine Zalze, a family owned wine farm that has risen to prominence both in South Africa and internationally thanks in particular to its award-winning Chenin Blanc and Shiraz. The setting, under historic oak trees with views over the De Zalze golf course and surrounding gardens and vineyards, is both refined and relaxed. It’s the perfect environment in which to enjoy a fine meal matched to excellent wines. Open: Monday - Saturday (Lunch & Dinner), Sunday (Lunch Only). Lunch: 12:00 - 14:30, Dinner: 18:30 - 21:30. Tel: 021 880-8167 , www.kleinezalze.com GRANDE ROCHE
An aura of timeless elegance sets the tone for Bosman's Restaurant in Grande Roche, where fine dining and attentive service is the order of the day. It is named one of the top ten restaurants in South Africa and one of the top 100 restaurants in the world. These richly-deserved accolades are recognition of the magic harmony of flavours and textures that are the hallmark of a truly magnificent dining experience with unsurpassable service and stunning views across the Paarl valley. The fine dining Bosman’s menus are served seven days a week during summer months and Thursday – Sundays in the rest of the year. Tel: 021 863 510, www.granderoche.co.za WINE CENTRES KWV Situated in the heart of Paarl, KWV has something for everyone with their range of over 100 KWV products. The KWV Wine Emporium offers sparkling wines, natural wines, fortified wines, liqueurs and brandies, a variety of tasting experiences, and frequent cellar tours conducted in English and German. Visit the KWV Sensorium and taste a selection of our award-winning wines and brandies while you drink in the beauty of our collection of South African masterpieces. Open: Mon- Sat (incl. public holidays): 9:00- 16:30, Sun: 11:00- 16:00, www.kwv.co.za DIE BERGKELDER The characterful Die Bergkelder Wine Centre in Stellenbosch is the proud Home of Fleur Du Cap wines, offering wine lovers one of the most rewarding wine experiences in the Cape. You will get the chance to taste an inspiring range of award-winning Fleur de Cap wines, all in the charming setting of the famous “Cellar in the Mountain” Die Bergkelder is tucked under the steep slopes of the historic
Papegaaiberg. A footpath takes you along the banks of the Plankenburg River, where in harvesting season you could see the tipping of red wine grapes. Crossing a footbridge flanked by lush gardens you will reach the “Cellar in the Mountain”. This unique underground bottlematuration cellar is the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere. Thousands of bottles of wine are laid down in this tranquil setting, guarded serenely by old French oak maturation casks. These casks bear carvings of various famous Cape wine landmarks and events. THE VINOTÈQUE at Bergkelder - How about enjoying a quality wine that has been stored in perfect conditions under the watchful eye of experts, delivered to your door free of charge once it has reach perfect maturation? Kept in ideal conditions - temperature ± 14 °C, 85% humidity, low light level and an almost complete lack of vibration - the quality of your wine is guaranteed. In the world of fine wine, the word Provenance is becoming more important. Simply put, Provenance means origin or source. It is crucial when buying or selling older vintages, that you know where and how the wine has been stored or matured, to ensure that you are able to enjoy the wine in perfect condition. At the Bergkelder Vinotèque they only offer wines with impeccable condition and provenance. Make your selections from outstanding brands! Open: 09:00 - 17:00 on weekdays & 09:00 – 14:00 on Saturdays. Tel: 021 809 8025, www.bergkelder.co.za Tel: 021 809 8280/1, www.vinoteque.co.za BOTTELARY HILLS WINE CENTRE The Bottelary Hills Wine Centre serves as a sales venue and information gateway to all the products and destinations in the
Bottelary Wine Route, a sub-wine route of the Stellenbosch Wine Routes. The wine centre is the first of its kind in South Africa and it includes wine sales, wine tastings, a wine-per-glass facility and information centre to promote all the wine producers who are part of Bottelary. Only wines certified as Wine of Origin Stellenbosch District are for sale at the centre and all the wines on the shelves are tested and approved by a panel. The Bottelary Hills Wine Centre serves as a mouthpiece and source of information of the wines and experiences that the tourists and local wine lovers can enjoy in our part of the Winelands. Tel: 021 865 2955, www.bhwc.co.za MARKETS STELLENBOSCH 'SLOW' MARKET AT OUDE LIBERTAS At the historic Oude Libertas estate in Stellenbosch and the Willowbridge Life style centre in Tygervalley the Slow Market is an authentic Slow Food market. Surrounded by vineyards and oak trees in Stellenbosch the Slow Market is a revival of the public marketplace where you can buy food which is grown, raised harvested and transformed by local producers. The market features over 100 specialty suppliers creating a weekly platform for local farmers, grocers, artisan bakers, organic merchants, fine food purveyors , butchers ,artisan crafts, local fashion , craft beers and estate wines. They support micro businesses to grow and thrive in an alternative retail environment. Founded by medical doctor and entrepreneur in 2008 Gail Blake, the market is part of a global Slow Food movement promoting foods which are clean, good and fair. slowmarket.co.za
SHOP AND SAVOUR AT GABRIËLSKLOOF FAVOURITE THINGS MARKET 2014 12 & 13 December 2014 Celebrating its fifth year of all things local, lekker and lavish, the Favourite Thing Market offers a ‘happy place’ for enthusiasts to swap the crowded mall for a carefree day out in the countryside, whilst ticking off those Christmas shopping lists with glee. Think vintage finds; gorgeous kiddies clothing; décor treasures; trendy accessories; flowers and indigenous fynbos wreathes; ceramic masterpieces; pamper products; artisanal cheeses, pesto’s and chocolates; craft beers, and of course a glass or two of Gabriëlskloof wines. Delicious taste sensations to savour on the day include gourmet burgers, sushi, sumptuous mushrooms on sticks, fresh oysters, a beautiful big-pan paella and authentic gazpacho, guaranteed to perk up the palate and the mood. Live music will add to a colourful, creative atmosphere whilst the little ones will be kept busy in the “chapel”, where pews are replaced with a jumping castle and kids can run and play under the watchful eyes of professional childminders. The 2014 Gabriëlskloof Favourite Things Market is your ticket to meet more than 30 passionate producers who will make, bake, curate, craft, sew and share their wares for you to stock up in style. The merriment kicks off on Friday, 12 December, at 5pm till 9pm whilst all the magic will be repeated on Saturday, 13 December, from 11am until 9pm. For more information about the 2014 Gabriëlskloof Favourite Things Market contact Nicolene Finlayson at Tel: 028 284 9865, send an email tonicolene@gabrielskloof.co.za or like the event on the Gabriëlskloof Facebook page.
A PERi-arty initiative Noticed anything different along Kloof or Long Street recently? Of course you have. It’s hard to miss the two enormous permanent public artworks that have sprung up in Cape Town over the past couple of months.
umbrella on the pavement of Nando’s Kloof Street, creating a quirky place for commuters to stop and kick back for a moment.
The city has been looking somewhat artier of late, and that’s no accident, thanks to Nando’s official contribution to the World Design Capital (WDC) 2014.
To round off the project, Grobler – in conjunction with Yellowwoods Art – applied a 20m2 “half-square” ceramic panel to the façade of the Earlgo Building on the corner of Kloof Street and Park Road.
The #AccidentalArt project kicked off in July with a large replication by Colossal Media of local artist Xolile Mtakatya’s work, and has continued to produce various temporary and permanent art installations in prominent locations around Cape Town.
The #AccidentalArt project ended off with Grobler signing her Kloof Street artwork, installing a commemorative plaque on the wall and tagging the work with #WDC522 – the project code for the Nando’s WDC project.
In August, the City of Cape Town awoke one morning to a “trending” Kloof Street – “hashtags” were painted on the street itself by South African artist, Liza Grobler. Grobler continued her beautification of the street by installing benches and an
Both Mtakatya’s and Grobler’s works will remain in the public sphere well into 2015, and Nando’s will continue its support of South African art far beyond the realms of this project.
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WILDLIFE ALL YEAR AROUND ELEPHANT RIDES
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Join the southern-most elephants in the world at Knysna Elephant Park. Where a resident family of African elephants and world-class guides will unravel the sad and mystical story of the Knysna forest elephants… The Park offers a rare and exciting opportunity to get close to these gentle giants, who live in a controlled, free-range environment in the heart of the famous Garden Route.
Situated only 8 nautical miles (about 16km) from Simon’s Town, Seal Island is home to 75,000 Cape Fur Seals, 24 different bird species and the hunting ground of the Great White Shark. All year round we often encounter Dolphins, Humpback whales and Brydes whales. From July to November the Southern Right whales are plentiful in the bay and you can be assured of a sighting.
Their elephants are orphans rescued from culling operations. They play a vital role in closing the gap between man and animal, allowing us to better understand the plight of the African Elephant and that of their peers in the Knysna Forest. Visitors leave the park with a sense of awe for these magnificent animals – they’ve been ‘touched by an elephant.’ In order to cater for all preferences they have a range of inspiring elephant experiences: • Daily Tours provide for a shorter experience of meeting, feeding and interacting with the gentle giants. • Elephant Back Rides and Walks allow for longer and more personal interaction. • Exclusive Sunrise/Sunset Safaris and Sundowner Safaris are the private and intimate encounters. • Sleeping with the Elephants in the unique Elephant Lodge is the ultimate experience where you get to spend all day and all night soaking up all the sights, sounds and delights of the elephant world! Tel: +27 (0)44 532 7732 www.knysnaelephantpark.co.za SHARK CAGE DIVING Great white sharks are the apex predators of our oceans and Cape Town is one of the shark cage diving capitals of the world. Sharks are iconic and magnificent creatures. Experience a great white shark up close and personal with a shark diving or shark viewing tour (you don’t have to get in the cage!) and you do not need a scuba diving certificate to shark cage dive. Great White Shark, Cage Diving takes place from April to September in False Bay (departs from Simon’s Town) and all year round from Gansbaai (2 hours from Cape Town).
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During the winter months the Great White Sharks are extremely active around the island and we enjoy many sightings and often witness natural predations. The main breeding season for the Cape Fur Seal is November and December when almost 20 000 pups are born. The majority of the seals on Duiker Island, out of Hout Bay Harbour, are males waiting out their time until they reach the right breeding age, which is between the ages of 8 to 12 years depending on their size. Duiker Island is not a breeding colony as the sea can get very rough and the pups get swept off. The island is most densely populated from January through March due to the seals moulting. During this period they do not go off in search of food but rely on fats they have stored in their blubber. BIG 5 SAFARI The phrase Big Five game was coined by white hunters and refers to the five most difficult animals in Africa to hunt on foot. The collection consists of the lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, and rhinoceros. African Big Five Game Species: African bush elephant (Loxodontaafricana): The African elephant is a very large herbivore having thick, almost hairless skin, a long, flexible, prehensile trunk, upper incisors forming long curved tusks of ivory, and large, fan-shaped ears. There are two distinct species of African
elephant: African forest elephant (Loxodontacyclotis) and the African bush elephant (Loxodontaafricana). Black rhinoceros (Dicerosbicornis):The black rhinoceros is a large, thick-skinned herbivore having one or two upright horns on the nasal bridge. Rhinoceros may refer to either black or white rhinoceros. African cape buffalo (Synceruscaffer): The African or cape buffalo is a large horned bovid. Buffalo are sometimes reported to kill more people in Africa than any other animal, although the same claim is also made of hippos and crocodiles. It is considered the most dangerous of the Big Five, reportedly causing the most hunter deaths, with wounded animals reported to ambush and attack pursuers. Lion (Pantheraleo): The lion is a large carnivorous feline of Africa and northwest India, having a short, tawny coat, a tufted tail, and, in the male, a heavy mane around the neck and shoulders. A lion may attack without provocation, and is considered by many to be the best of the Big Five. Lions habituate the savanna where tall grasses, shrubs and bushes obscure and provide them cover and camouflage. This thick undergrowth is commonly referred to as jess. As lions are ambush hunters, they use this natural cover to stalk close as possible before making a final charge to catch their prey. Lions do not generally avoid confrontation, but will usually face the challenger. Lions are unpredictable and may charge when sufficiently annoyed or confronted by danger. Leopard (Pantherapardus): The leopard is a large, carnivorous feline having either tawny fur with dark rosette-like markings or black fur. They are wary of humans and will take flight in the face of danger. The leopard is solitary by nature, and is most active between sunset and sunrise, although it may hunt during the day in some areas. Leopards can be found in
the savanna grasslands, brush land and forested areas in Africa. The male leopard is less than half the size of a male lion. The leopard is the smallest of the big cats, and rarely exceeds 200 lb (91 kg). A visit to a South African reserve will, most likely, allow seeing not only the big 5 but other habitants of the African bush. Although the stock will be different between various reserves you’ll be able to watch: Giraffes, Elands, Springbok, Hippopotamus and Zebras. CAPE PENINSULA BABOONS The Baboon Matters Trust comprises a handful of dedicated volunteers who are at the forefront of baboon conservation in South Africa. The goals of the trust include raising awareness for the plight of baboons as well as education and training so that sustainable solutions can be found for areas of conflict between man and baboon. On a practical level the trust makes provision for the rescue and care of injured or sick baboons, and aims to support rehabilitation centres that focus their attention on baboons. Cape Species: The Chacma Baboon (Papioursinus), also known as the Cape Baboon, is, like all other baboons, from the Old World monkey family. With a body length of up to 115 cm and a weight from 15 to 31 kg, it is among the largest and heaviest baboon species. The Chacma is generally dark brown to gray in color, with a patch of rough hair on the nape of its neck. Unlike the northern baboon species (the Guinea, Hamadryas, and Olive Baboons), Chacma males do not have a mane. Perhaps the most distinctive feature of this baboon is its long, downward sloping face. Males can have canine teeth as long as 2 inches (longer than a lion’s canine teeth). Baboons are sexually dimorphic, males being considerably larger than females. The Chacma Baboon is found in southern Africa, ranging from South Africa north to Angola, Zambia, and Mozambique. Size and color vary within that range. Chacmas usually live in social groups composed of multiple adult males, adult females, and their offspring. Occasionally, however, very small groups form that include only a single adult male and several adult females. Chacma troops are characterized by a dominance hierarchy. Female ranking within the troop is inherited through the mother and remains quite fixed, while male ranking is tenuous and changes often. Chacmas are unusual among baboons in that neither males nor females form strong relationships with members of the same sex. Instead, the strongest social bonds are often between unrelated adult males and females. (Wikipedia) BOULDERS BEACH PENGUINS A visit to the famous Boulders Beach penguins should be part of every Cape Town itinerary. The penguins from this growing colony allow for close encounters with these famous sea birds - and most tourists fall helplessly in love with them. The story of the African penguins at Boulders Beach is one of remarkable urban colonization, but the species as a whole faces many threats and these aquatic flightless birds are listed as endangered. The story of the penguin colony in Cape Town started in 1983 when a pair was spotted on Foxy Beach at Boulders. Since then the colony has grown rapidly and now totals about 3 000 Boulders Beach penguins. The birds came to False Bay from Dyer Island after the reduction in commercial pelagic trawling, which has increased the supply of pilchards and anchovy part of the penguins’ diet. Boulders Beach is located in Simon’s Town, just over the hilly peninsula from Cape Town. It’s easily accessible by bus, car, taxi or train.
DAY TRIP SAFARIS • OVERNIGHT SAFARIS 4 STAR LUXURY ACCOMMODATION • BIG 5 GAME DRIVES QUAD BIKE SAFARIS • HORSE BACK SAFARIS • WEDDINGS CONFERENCING • INCENTIVES • CHILDRENS ADVENTURE AREA ARC (AQUILA RESCUE CENTRE) DAILY TRANSFERS TO AND FROM CAPE TOWN
Saving Private Rhino is an initiative established after 2 rhino were brutally killed and dehorned on the Aquila Private Game Reserve. The initiative has been set up to ensure the future conservation of Africa’s rhino and wildlife heritage. For information on how you can help visit www.savingprivaterhino.org www.facebook.com/savingprivaterhino
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SHOPPING PRECIOUS STONES Southern Africa is often considered the “gemstone capital of the world” as almost half of the world’s gemstones are found in this part of the world. While some may only think of gemstones as the fabulous and expensive varieties like Diamonds and Tanzanite, there are also many other beautiful and unusual gemstones that are associated with Southern Africa – like Tiger’s Eye, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Pietersite, Malachite, Verdite, Blue lace Agate, Sodalite, and many more. One of the most popular and convenient places to experience the amazing beauty and variety of gemstones that are found and crafted locally is right here in the V&A Waterfront at the popular Scratch Patch and Mineral World in Dock Road next to the parking garage, and just down from the Two Oceans Aquarium.
Always close, Always fresh, Always convenient.
That’s why I love my SPAR!
The Scratch Patch has become worldfamous as a place where you can have loads of fun “scratching” for your favourite gemstones from hundreds of thousands of tumble-polished stones that quite literally cover the floor. This is a truly original concept that has been copied in other parts of the world. According to how many gemstones you wish to take home, visitors have a choice from a small bag to a large cup container. At the Mineral World factory shop you can see an incredible range of gemstone items including stone carvings and other “art” pieces; high-quality “investment” gems (like Tanzanite and Diamonds); jewellery of all kinds; and lots of inexpensive gemstone items that make ideal take-home-gifts. You will also discover a large range of mineral specimens, rough gemstone pieces, and fossils that will fascinate you and bring out the geologist in you! Scratch Patch & Mineral World, 1 Dock Road. Tel 021 419 9429. OSTRICH LEATHER & MOHAIR Ostrich leather is the result of tanning skins taken from African ostriches farmed for their feathers, skin and meat. The leather is distinctive for its pattern of bumps or vacant quill follicles, ranged across a smooth field in varying densities. It requires an intricate, specialised and expensive production process making it costly as well as beautiful. South Africa produces over 60% of the world’s ostriches and also has a distinct quality edge in the leather tanning process. Eleven years ago, Charles and Melony Biggs were farming ostrich, sheep and goats in the Graaff Reinet area in the Karoo. At first they exported skins to people he had met in the USA, where he had previously farmed ostrich for 4 years. They learned a lot in that time abroad, one thing being what we in South Africa
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had to offer and show off to the world in terms of leadership in Ostrich and Mohair. They started to seek for local manufacturers and work together with designers to present a classic collection that also presents a freshness and elegancy. In 2000, Karoo Classics opened its doors in Stellenbosch: “We had 30 handbags and six belts in stock, but 100% faith in the fantastic natural products made from ostrich leather and mohair”, says Charles. From the very beginning a policy of Proudly South Africa was adopted. They spent months looking for and visiting factories all over South Africa. The criteria were: simply, high quality at a reasonable price. Today they have a wonderful group of suppliers, from big factories to family businesses and individuals. In 2003, Karoo Classics opened in Cape Town and five years later in Franschhoek. Today they have the world’s largest selection of ostrich leather goods, carrying over 1000 handbags alone. Ostrich leather and Mohair products can be found at Karoo Classics. See their ad in our Handmade Section. ARTS AND CRAFTS No doubts about it – South Africans are a crafty bunch. The country’s people produce a remarkable range of arts and crafts, working from the pavements and markets of the big cities to deep rural enclaves, with every possible form of traditional artwork – and then some.In addition to the standard materials such as beads, grass, leather, fabric and clay, pieces are made using telephone wire, plastic bags, petrol cans and bottle tops – even food tin labels are used to create brightly coloured papier mache bowls. On sale on many a South African street corner are objects made of wire, ranging from representations of the globe to cars and motorcycles – which are capable of manipulated movement – to joke cellphones and working radios. Shops, markets and collectives dealing in African craft are thriving, providing much-needed employment and income in communities such as Fugitive’s Drift in KwaZulu-Natal, which offers a huge variety of basketry, or the Northern Cape Schmidtsdrift community of displaced San people, who produce paintings that constitute an imaginative and highly coloured extension of ancient rock art. A high level of skill is brought to the production of work that has long been a part of African society, and has now found new commercial outlets. South African beadwork, once the insignia of tribal royalty alone, has today found a huge range of applications, from the creation of coverings for everything from bottles to matchboxes – and the reproduction of the red Aids ribbon in the form of small Zulu
beadworks known as Zulu love letters. Basketry and ceramics, of course, were long ago brought to a pitch of perfection in traditional South African society, and the outgrowths of these forms today grace gallery plinths as often as they find a place on suburban shelves. To read more visit www.southafrica.info. THE ARTS AND CRAFTS MARKETS IN CAPE TOWN: Green Market Square, in the square that dissects Burg Street and between Longmarket and Shortmarket streets, Cape Town CBD, Monday to Saturday: 9:00 and 16:00. The Red Shed Craft Workshop, Adjoining Victoria Wharf and open Monday to Friday: 9:00-21:00 and Sunday& Public Holidays: 10:00-21:00 Waterfront Craft Market @The Centre, adjacent to the Two Oceans Aquarium, open every day: 9:30-18:00. Green Point Market, Junction of Western Boulevard and Beach Road, Every Sunday and Public Holiday: 9:15- 17:00 (unless very windy or very rainy). KRUGERRAND The Krugerrand is a South African gold coin, first minted in 1967 to help market South African gold. The coin, produced by the South African Mint, proved popular and by 1980 the Krugerrand accounted for 90% of the gold coin market. The name itself is a portmanteau of Kruger (the man depicted on the obverse) and Rand, the South African unit of currency.
Krugerrands are a popular way to invest in gold. By 1980 the Krugerrand accounted for 90% of the gold coin market. That year South Africa introduced three smaller coins with a half-ounce, quarter ounce, and tenth ounce of gold. The South African Mint Company produces limited edition proof Krugerrands intended as collector’s items. These coins are priced above bullion value, although non-proof Krugerrands also have a premium above gold bullion value. They can be distinguished from the bullion Krugerrands by the number of serrations on the edge of the coin. Proof coins have 220 while bullion coins have 160. As the only means to legally possessing gold bullion, the Krugerrand offers a unique way of holding your own gold. Krugerrands carry only a small premium over the value of their gold content. As the gold price is quoted internationally in terms of troy ounces, the value of Krugerrands can easily be determined at any time. As legal tender gold coins, Krugerrands can be bought from, or sold to thousands of gold dealing companies and their branches worldwide. Krugerrands are hard enough to resist normal scratching and denting - an important, practical feature, as soft 24 carat coins and bars are more easily damaged and generally require protective packaging. Krugerrands are easy to transport and store. Investgold Cape Town: 021 552 9200
Solace Therapy aims to help men and women look and feel their best, by providing high quality beauty treatments at affordable prices. The luxurious treatments offered by Solace Therapy will leave clients feeling pampered from head to toe and help to balance body and mind. Treatments on offer varies from Waxing, Threading, Facials, Laser Hair Removal and nails to Botox and Dermal Fillers with our in house doctor, Dr Varsha who can see to all your aesthetic needs. Visit our website or facebook page for more information: www.solacetherapy.co.za www.facebook.com/solacetherapy
At i-Fi we bring you high fidelity audio equipment that not only sounds good but looks good too. Considering your personal tastes and your listening environment we can provide remarkable sounding and beautiful looking products for you to relax and enjoy listening to music.
Tel: 021 418 0924
We cater for men and woman with equipment ranging from R 1500 to 2Million rand, from slick looking desktop radios to full high performance audio equipment. Specialising in two channel hi-fi we share a deep passion for vinyl record playback and handmade audio equipment. Find us in Gardens Centre Cape Town CBD and the New Cape Quarter greenpoint. Tel: 021 421 2209 Cape Quarter 021 462 5480 Gardens Centre Email: info@i-fi.co.za www.i-fi.co.za
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HANDMADE & ART GALLERIES CRAFTING MEMORIES OF THE CAPE After all the care, attention and welcome of a Cape Town holiday, it’s time to buy some special mementoes of your visit: something beautiful to treasure and remind you of a special time, and thoughtful gifts to pick out for your loved ones at home. Where to start, though, in a city you probably don’t know too well, with limited time,and a busy travel schedule? Fortunately, Cape Town is packed with delightful shops selling exquisite handmade items. A rich heritage of materials and skills has produced a wide range of exquisite choices, from tiny, light accessories such as a pair of easily packed, delicate ear-rings, or a one-off, colourful ceramic that will bring a ray of fresh African sunshine to your home in winter. In partnership with the Cape Craft & Design Institute, we suggest some beautiful pieces to inspire your shopping. Keep in mind that all these products are handmade and that the relevant retailers will not always keep stock of these exact items. You may want to contact the shops beforehand just to confirm that a product is available and ready for viewing. Or just visit these wonderful outlets and you will be sure to enjoy the pick of a wide selection of handmade goods. & BANANA Handmade jewellery, fashion accessory, craft workshop and retail store based in Houtbay, Cape Town. Inspired by African contemporary bead work, organic textures, global fashion trends, and stylish fun. Mijou Beller is the inspiration behind & Banana .Mijou makes statement costume jewellery from the inspiration she finds around her at her enclave in Hout Bay, Cape Town. A French immigrant, she fell in love with Cape Town and is inspired by its energy and beauty. She loves making beautiful things out of ordinary materials, and uses shells, beads, wood, horn, gemstones and seeds to striking effect. She works with a dedicated team of ladies from the local community and together they create a unique range of jewellery, colourful, original and stylish,
is one of Cape Town’s largest art galleries featuring a wide and diverse selection of works by leading South African contemporary artists WE FREIGHT TO ALL DESTINATIONS 40
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highly appreciated by locals and visitors alike since 1998. Ethno Bongo is the name of the Decor range using local reclaimed wood, oak wine barrels, palm fronds, driftwood, blue gum, and more. And again all items made in our workshop in Hout Bay. The creativity is endless, funky birds, penquins, ostriches made from Palm leaves, calabashes and feathers. Mirrors, candle holders, frames, wine bottle racks, stools and tables, clocks and ceramic sculptures all inspired by the sea side. AFRICAN MANGA Woman in the wind produced by Tafara Mashingaidze A wire sculpture that expressively portrays awoman struggling to walk as she is buffeted by a strong south-easter Cape Town wind.
Artist Tafara Mashingaidze’s creative journey began as a graphic designer, exploring pens, colours, techniques and, later on, experimenting with other media such as wire art. Available at: Streetwires AFRICASSO CONICAL VASE BY ANDILE DYALVANE Picasso was inspired by Africa and Andile was inspired by Picasso and the two meet in a collection of ceramic bowls and vases that reflect a deep, yet emotive fusion of creative design and visual art on clay.
Streetwires is a social enterprise on a mission to create and sustain employment within the dynamic field of wire and bead art. Operating in the picturesque Bokaap area of Cape Town, The Streetwires studio shares premises with our administrative department and includes an onsite shop which is open to the public from nine to five on weekdays and from nine to one on Saturdays. Studio tours and wire art workshops are also available on request.
The Kirstenbosch Gift Shop is situated at the main Visitors Centre at Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens. The shop caters to both the local and International Visitor, and showcases a selection of botanically inspired merchandise. Ranges include Bath and Body products, homewares, clothing, ceramics, books as well as a range of African Crafts, souvenirs and Gifts. Winter Hours: April to August, Monday to Sunday 9am-6pm Summer Hours: September to March, Monday to Sunday 9am to 7pm Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens Visitors Centre, Rhodes Drive, Newlands 7700 Tel: 021 7622510 Fax: 021 7623395 E-mail: tekir@outofafrica-sa.com
In our Stellenbosch store, you will find the World’s Largest selection of Ostrich Leather products
Shortmarket street - Cape Town Tel: 021 422 3813 Church street - Stellenbosch Tel: 021 886 7596 58 Hugenote street - Franschhoek Tel: 021 876 3187 Charlesbiggs@live.co.za
Streetwires Artist Collective cc 77 Shortmarket Street, Cape Town 8001. Tel: 021 426 2475 Fax: 021 426 0860
Cape Quarter Square 27 Somerset Road Green Point, Cape Town Tel: 021 4213333/0832528876 Just a few minutes away from the Waterfront, Cape Town CBD, Cape Town stadium, Convention Centre and the Atlantic seaboard OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK EMAIL: carmel@global.co.za WEBSITE: www.carmelart.co.za
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WHAT TO SEE TABLE MOUNTAIN
TWO OCEANS AQUARIUM
BOULDERS BEACH
The five-minute ascent to the top of Table Mountain offers a 360° view of Cape Town, the ocean and the neighbouring peaks. Once at the top visitors enjoy spectacular views and the peaceful feeling of being over one thousand meters above the city below. The area at the top of the mountain is surprisingly large so leave enough time to stroll along the paths, enjoy the viewing platforms and soak up the vistas. There are also free guided walks on offer at 10h00 and 12h00 daily. The walks depart from the signposted meeting point outside the Top Station building.
The southern tip of the African continent is the meeting place of two mighty and bountiful oceans, the Indian and the Atlantic. The Two Oceans Aquarium is ideally positioned to showcase the incredible diversity of marine life found in these two oceans. The Aquarium holds over 3000 living sea animals, including sharks, fishes, turtles and penguins can be seen in this spectacular underwater nature reserve.
After you have fallen in love with the penguins head to the secluded Boulders Beach and take a swim in the comparatively warm waters of the False Bay. This beach is ideal for kids as immense boulders shelter the cove from currents, wind and large waves - but please always take care. Also, don’t touch or feed the penguins. They might look cute and cuddly but their beaks are as sharp as razors and if they feel threatened they have no qualms about nipping the odd finger or nose.
Operating Hours: First car up 16 Sept to 30 Apr: 8:00 and 1 May to 15 Sept: 8:30. Last car down varies with sunset times but not before 17:00. Tel: 021 424 0015 www.tablemountain.net KIRSTENBOSCH
The two ocean aquarium has established itself as a key player in raising environmental awareness through its high-quality exhibits, conservation and education programmes. Operating Hours: The Aquarium is open every day (365 days a year, including all public holidays) from 09:30 until 18:00. Tel: 021 418 3823 www.aquarium.co.za
The most beautiful garden in Africa. Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden is acclaimed as one of the great botanic gardens of the world. Few gardens can match the sheer grandeur of the setting of Kirstenbosch, against the eastern slopes of Cape Town’s Table Mountain. The Garden covers 36 hectares in a 528 hectare estate that contains protected mountainside supporting natural forest and fynbos along with a variety of animals and birds. Kirstenbosch lies in the heart of the Cape Floristic Region, also known as the Cape Floral Kingdom. In 2004 the Cape Floristic Region, including Kirstenbosch, was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Operating Hours: Sept-Mar (Summer) Mon-Sun: 08:00-19:00, Apr-Aug (Winter) Mon-Sun: 08:00-18:00, Conservatory Mon-Sun: 09:00 -17:00. Tel: 021 799 8783, Ticket Office: 021 799 8782 www.sanbi.org/kirstenbosch
P.S. Baboons in the parking lot are not a rare picture as one might think.
Rich in cultural and natural heritage this destinations includes the famous Cape Point. Due to the variety of wildlife that occurs here it is the only section of the Table Mountain National Park that is fenced and visitors should look out for Eland, Red Hartebeest, Bontebok and Zebra. Be sure to visit the Buffelsfontein Visitor Centre that showcases all the plants and animals to look out for in a particular season and is full of informative signage. This is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and offers hiking, surfing, angling, picnicking, beaching and cycling opportunities against the spectacular backdrop of the mountains and coastline of the most south western point in Africa. Cape Point offers visitors excellent viewing opportunities from the two lighthouses that adorn the point – one still functional, informative interpretive signage that traces the cultural and natural history of the Point. The lighthouse is accessible by foot or you can catch the Flying Dutchman funicular to the top.
Operating Hours: Winter: Apr – Sept: 07:00 - 17:00 Summer: Oct – March: 06:00 - 18:00 Visit www.sanparks.org
Operating Hours: Winter: Apr – Sept: 08:00 - 17:00. Summer: Oct – Nov: 08:00 - 18:30, Dec – Jan: 07:00 - 19:30, Feb – March: 08:00 - 18:30 Tel: 021 786 2329. www.sanparks.org ROBBEN ISLAND From the 17th to the 20th centuries, Robben Island served as a place of banishment, isolation and imprisonment. Today it is a World Heritage Site and museum, a poignant reminder to the newly democratic South Africa of the price paid for freedom. The three and a half hour tour includes a return trip across Table Bay, a visit to the Maximum Security Prison, interaction with an ex-political prisoner and a 45 minute bus tour with a guide providing commentary.
Operating Hours: Ferries depart at 9:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00, weather permitting, from Nelson Mandela Gateway, at the V&A Waterfront, Tel: 021 413 4220/1 www.robben-island.org.za
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Not sure where to go for a wine route adventure? It all depends on how much time you have and how much of day - or week you’d like to make of it. For those with very little time, you’ll be happy to know that Cape Town’s CBD presents a host of wine bars that will guide you through a virtual wine tasting of practically any estate you choose. But for those who do have some time... The "Hello Winelands" full guide to all the wine estates and wineries can be obtained at the Cape Tourism outlets in the city, at the airport, on table mountain, in Kirstenbosch and Blouberg.
CONSTANTIA VALLEY Constantia Valley is the wine route at the heart of the Mother City (or at least a little to the left of it). This is the oldest wine-growing area in Southern Africa and stretches from Wynberg hill in the north, to the Silvermine mountains (the Tokai area) in the south. The ten wine cellars on the route boast a winemaking history dating back to 1685. Around the peninsula, not a part on the Constantia Valley, but still close enough, there are a few more award winning wine estate to be explored. For more info: Tel: 021 762 8769, www.constantiavalley.com DURBANVILLE WINE ROUTE Nestled in the Tygerberg Hills, a mere 20 minutes’ drive from Cape Town, lies the Durbanville Wine Valley. With its hectares of flourishing vineyards, award winning wines and hospitable atmosphere. The Durbanville Wine Valley consists of twelve wineries, each offering the finest in wines, and complemented with some of the best fine dining restaurants and intimate country kitchens in the region. For more info: www.durbanvillewine.co.za FRANSCHHOEK WINE ROUTE
Nestled between towering mountains in the beautiful Cape winelands lies the magnificent Franschhoek Valley. This is the food and wine heartland of the country, where splendid wines are grown and our top chefs create international cuisine. Here breath-taking scenery, warm hospitality, world class cuisine and the finest wines all combine to create lasting memories. Spectacular vineyards cover these mountain slopes settled more than
300 years ago by the Huguenots, who brought with them their age-old French wine and food culture. This is a valley rich in history centred around a picturesque village of friendly, welcoming people. For more info: Tel: 021 876 3603, www.franschhoek.org.za PAARL WINE ROUTE Paarl offers historical charm, culture, architectural heritage, wine and fruit farms, breath-taking scenery and many cycling and nature trails. The magnificent countryside, good wines and friendly people welcome you to a town where a feeling of tranquillity still transcends modern day living. The Paarl Wine Route offers visitors a diverse wine and country living experience. From the large international wine companies to the small micro-producers who share the passion to produce quality wines with a sense of place to give pleasure to the lovers of wine. For more info: Tel: 021 872 0860 www.paarlonline.com or www.paarlwine.co.za ROBERTSON WINE ROUTE Member wineries from Ashton, Bonnievale, McGregor and Robertson work closely to bring visitors the most memorable wine tourism experiences, notably their renowned wine festivals: Wacky Wine Weekend in June (www. wackywineweekend.com), Robertson Slow in August (www.robertsonslow. com) and Robertson Wine on the River in October (www.wineonriver.com). For more info: Tel: 023 626 3167 www.robertsonwinevalley.com
more than 200 wine and grape producers within the boundaries of the Stellenbosch Wine of Origin classification. The Wine Route is divided into five sub-routes for a convenient exploration but you are welcome to be creative and target the wineries by any classification or taste. Daily wine tasting, cellar tours and sales are offered at most cellars and many of these have restaurant and picnic facilities. Some cellars offer tasting by appointment only.
For more info: Tel: 021 883 3584 www.wineroute.co.za WELLINGTON WINE ROUTE Halfway between the bright lights of Cape Town and the statuesque mountains of the Western Cape, lies the hidden valley of Wellington, full of surprises and variety, heart and soul. The Berg river flows along the western border with two smaller streams, the Spruit and Kromme and the mighty Hawequas stands guard on the eastern side. The Bainskloof Pass, built by the famous Scot, Andrew Geddes Bain was (before Du Toitskloof Pass) the only gateway to the north. More French people settled here than anywhere else in the Cape and the valley was initially called Val du Charron – valley of the wagonmakers, the last outpost before travellers, pioneers and adventurers attempted the arduous journey into the hinterland with their oxen and their wagons.
STELLENBOSCH WINE ROUTES The Stellenbosch Wine Route is the first and the largest in South Africa and all the estates along the route are within a 12km radius of the town. It is arguably the country´s most famous, and includes
For more info: Tel: 021 873 4604/8, www.wellington.co.za
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Nando’s: the PERi-PERi heart of South African food You might’ve seen it elsewhere. London. New York. Melbourne. Singapore. And hopefully you’ve tasted it too. But this is it: the motherland. Nando’s has its roots in South Africa (as we never tire of telling people) and has become one of the country’s most celebrated and delicious exports. For good reason, too. Nando’s is all about delectable chicken, flame-grilled to perfection and infused with our trademark PERi-PERi flavour. We grill our chicken over an open fire, since we figure our ancestors knew what they were doing. Seriously though, there’s nothing like a flame to bring out the succulent, smokey flavours in a piece of chicken. Of course, flame-grilled food is also good for those arteries. Our PERi-PERi sauces also work to make our meals healthier. It’s true. Ask the academics. In a recent study by the British Journal of Nutrition, peri-peri was found to lower the glycaemic index of food. This means that you get an extra health bang for your buck with every Nando’s bite. To say nothing of the flavour. (Actually, we say quite a lot about the flavour.) And when you’re looking for the best possible side to accompany your chicken-shaped piece of goodness, look no further than our veggie options. Salads, PERi spinach, coleslaw, roast veg and flame-grilled mielies (what we South Africans call corn – learn it now) are all available, as are chips (which, really, you should try – everything in moderation, including moderation), potato wedges and spicy rice. Our Vitality Meal has been endorsed by one of the country’s leading health bodies and is specifically tailored for those waistline watchers. Nando’s offers something for everyone, which is a good thing considering the diversity of the South African people – let alone the 30 countries around the world where you can find us. Ultimately, it’s the good stuff: good for your belly and good for your body.
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Ideally situated on Long Street, in the heart of Cape Town’s buzzing central business district, explorers will discover the ultimate African cultural experience, embodies the warm atmosphere available in this unique venue that offers friendly hospitality, laughter, traditional song, dance and grub. Prepare for an adventure of the senses as patrons are entertained by some of the best young, local musicians playing a range of instruments from drums to the Murrumba, while savoring the unique dishes made from some of Africa’s nest wild game. Welcome to Mama Africa- come and join us for the ultimate African Adventure!
178 Long Street, Cape Town 021 424 8634 / 021 426 1017 www.mamaafricarestaurant.co.za
NIGHT LIFE CAPE TOWN MERCURY LIVE & LOUNGE - live music A: 43 De Villiers Street T: 021 465 2106 Open: Mon, Tues, Fri & Sat 9pm - 4am www.mercuryl.co.za
ASSEMBLY Well established giant within Cape Town’s live music scene. A: 61 Harrington Street T: 021 465 7286. Open: Wed, Fri & Sat 9pm – 4am. www.theassembly.co.za
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CLUB 31 A: 2 Riebeeck Street, 31 Floor, ABSA Building. T: 021 421 0581 www.thirtyone.co.za
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THE JACKAL AND HIDE Preformance Venue, restaurant & bar A: 108 Kloof Street, Gardens T: 021 424 1020 Open: Mon - Wed 3:30pm - 1:am, Thur - Sat 3:30pm - 2am CITY CENTRE 169 LOUNGE A: 227 Long Street T: 021 424 2331/ 0 Open: Always. ALEXANDER BAR AND CAFÉ Engineered for conversation. Old world charm-bar.Classic cocktails, good boutique wines, craft beers and whiskies. Check out the working antique phone system. Gourmet light meals and boards served till midnight. A: 76 Strand Street T: 0213001088. Open: Mon- Sat: 11am- 1am www.alexanderbar.co.za
FICTION - DJ BAR & LOUNGE For lovers of techno, nu-rave, indie A: 226 Long Street. T: 021 424 7509 Open: Tue – Sat: 9pm – 4am www.fictionbar.com ORPHANAGE COCKTAIL BAR A specialist emporium of artisan cocktails, elixir’s & intoxications & delicious morsels of substance. A:227 Bree Street Corner of Bree and Orphan Street. T: 021 424 2004. Open: Sat – Thurs: 5pm – 2am; Fri: 3pm – 2am. www.theorphanage.co.za THE LOOP NIGHT CLUB A: Cnr of Loop & Pepper Street T: 072 539 1121. Open: Wed, Fri & Sat 22:00 - 04:00. www.theloopnightclub.co.za SIDE SHOW A: 11 Machau Street T: 082 077 0315
THERE’S A NEW TEAZE IN TOWN
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he newest nest for our nations tease has opened in Burg St, CBD. The alluring ambience of Teazers is mesmerizing and exports you to a stylish destination. Enjoy some of the best Wines, vintage Champagnes and treat yourself to a la carte dining with culinary delights. The club offers 3 floors of diverse, scintillating entertainment to guarantee a match for everyone’s taste and preference. Our VIP rooms are available to provide the ultimate in privacy and intimacy.
16 BURG STREET, CAPE TOWN l 021-422 3711 l WWW.TEAZERS.CO.ZA l FULLY LICENCED AND PARKING AVAILABLE
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DECO DANCE A: 120 B Main Road Sea Point Open: Fri & Sat 8:30pm – 4:00am www.decodance.co.za GREEN POINT CASA BLANCA A: Portswood Road, V&A Waterfront T: 021 421 1185. Open: Fri & Sat 10 pm – 4am. www.casablancawf.co.za CUBANA HAVANA LOUNGE LATINO SOCIAL CAFÉ A: 9 Somerset Road, De Waterkant T: 021 421 1109. Open: everyday www.cubana.co.za P.I.S.C.O BAR Serves Peruvian Tapas as well as the famous cocktail Pisco Sour, Pisco cocktails, Peruvian beers & exotic drinks. A: 50 Waterkant Str. Above Keenwa Restaurant. T: 021 419 2633 Open: Thurs. to Sat. From 5pm to late
Elevating the Revue Bar Experience
Creating a space to spoil and entertain you
Photographs by Adam Harrower
A Treetop Garden Tour FOR MORE INFO SEE PAGE 30