Articles tagged ‘Fine Dining’
Western Cape restaurants among the best in the world!
By Philip | May 3rd, 2007 |
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Since my last post was a bit of a damning treatise, here is a great bit of news for visiting gastronomes.
The S. Pellegrino 2007 list of “Best Restaurants in the world” was released last week and in the category for Africa and the Middle East, the top 5 were all in the Western Cape !! [...]
The Butchers grill: Meat fit for a 500hp BBQ
By Philip | February 19th, 2007 | 2 Comments »
One thing that startled me in America, was the amount of time, expense and frivolity that was spent on the institution of Barbecuing. Massive chromed out grills with built in Hemi’s and Hi-fi’s , personalised branding irons, and all the rest. But when it actually came down to the cooking, it would be Frank’s, kebabs [...]
High Tea at the Mount Nelson Hotel, Cape Town
By Philip | December 15th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The world famous Mount Nelson Hotel sits amongst the trees at the top of the company gardens in Cape Town. Renowned for its stately elegance and charm, it is as iconic and historic a hotel as South Africa has.
The “Pink lady” opened her gates same year as the start of the Anglo-Boer war in [...]
WITW Neighbour goods market - Woodstock, Cape Town.
By Philip | November 30th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Cape Town is dotted with markets. Most with curios, antiques, clothing and the obligatory “yellow food” array.
For something a little different, WITW (What If The World), have initiated an organic food, crafts and design market in what was the old biscuit factory in Woodstock.
One can find incredible artisinal breads and locally produced premium olives, amongst [...]
Bayside Landing, Camps Bay: Restaurant Review
By Ben | January 26th, 2006 | 4 Comments »
Bayside Landing
98 Camps Bay Drive, Cape Town
Category: Fine Dining
Open for: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Under review: Dinner
SA Blog recommends? Enthusiastically!
Snippet
A fire extinguisher is helpfully provided in the form of a leaky hosepipe, and don’t mind the fact that there are no grilling tools - just improvise with salad tongs. But not the ones that you bought [...]
Azure, Twelve Apostles Hotel, Camps Bay, Cape Town: Restaurant Review
By Court | January 25th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Azure
Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town
Category: Fine Dining
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Under review: Lunch
SA Blog recommends? It’s Perfectly Decent Fare
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I finished my meal with a dark bitter chocolate fondant, served with Turkish delight ice-cream and crunchy almond brittle. I wish I could have taken a picture of this dish, with a small scoop sitting [...]
Five Flies, CBD, Cape Town: Restaurant Review
By Court | January 25th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Five Flies
14-16 Keerom Street, Cape Town 8001
Category: Fine Dining
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Under review: Dinner
SA Blog recommends? Definitely
Snippet
I had heard that the food at Five Flies can be hit-or-miss. Our server, Andre, seemed to know this and guided us toward dishes that he felt were outstanding. I took his recommendations on two of the three [...]
Tuscany Beach Restaurant, Camps Bay, Cape Town: Restaurant Review
By Court | January 23rd, 2006 | 4 Comments »
Tuscany Beach Restaurant
41 Victoria Road, Camps Bay, Cape Town
Category: Fine Dining
Open for: Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Under review: Dinner
SA Blog recommends? Go Somewhere Else
Snippet
As I sat pondering the fate of our main courses, the fun began. I looked over Sean’s shoulder and saw a cockroach climbing along the wall, where we were both sitting in a booth. [...]
Harbour House, Kalk Bay: Restaurant Review
By Ben | January 17th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Harbour House
Kalk Bay Harbour, Cape Town
Category: Fine Dining
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
Under review: Dinner
SA Blog Recommends? Enthusiastically!
Snippet
It’s a spectacular venue that, a few years ago, was sadly marred by overcooked, dry and sometimes even fishy squares of the day’s catch. Harbour House has since straightened its act, however, and now avoids the two banes of local [...]
Tulbagh Restaurant Review: Reader’s
By Ben | January 4th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
(An SA Blog Beta post from Your Correspondent)
This post is an extension of the Tulbagh 6-Part Serial Adventure! (3/6).
Restaurant Review: Reader’s
12 Church St., Tulbagh
+27 (0) 23 230-0087
readers@iafrica.com
Closed Tuesdays. Reservations essential.
This splendid establishment comprises two small, elegant dining rooms in a long, whitewashed, thatch-roofed house; a few friendly cats; a sprightly, rubicund proprietor-cum-chef-cum-server in Carol Collins; [...]
