Articles tagged ‘Observatory’
OBZ Fest 2006: Saturday and Sunday, Observatory, Cape Town.
By Philip | December 1st, 2006 |
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OBZ Fest is back, this year bigger, better and running for 2 days from the 2nd to 3rd Dec. This festival has been running for 12 years and is the 2nd longest running street festival in the country (after the National arts festival in Grahamstown).
This year there are 50 bands, 5 stages, a kid’s area, [...]
Koornhoop Manor House, Observatory, Cape Town: Accommodation Review
By Ben | July 12th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Koornhoop Manor House
cnr., Wrensch & Nuttall Roads
Observatory, Cape Town | Map
Accommodation type: Bed & Breakfast, Self Catering
Number of stars: N/A
Rooms starting from (per person sharing): R235
SA Blog recommends? Enthusiastically!
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Koornhoop’s popularity is partially due to the rates - which seem to have got stuck in the late-90s, avoiding inflation altogether - but also because Vic and [...]
Where to Watch the World Cup in Cape Town: Obz Cafe, Observatory
By Ben | June 28th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
SA Logue introduces you to some of the best places in Cape Town to park for World Cup Matches! Find more spots with our Watch the Cup tag.
Obz Cafe
115 Lower Main Road
Observatory, Cape Town | Map
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Obz Books, Observatory, Cape Town: Shop Review
By Ben | May 17th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Obz Books
76 Lower Main Road
Observatory, Cape Town | Map
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Obz Books
Specialty: 2nd-hand books
Contact: Tel: +27 (0) 21 447 7169, Fax: N/A
SA Blog recommends a look inside? Definitely
The River Club, Observatory, Cape Town: Pub Review
By Ben | March 14th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
The River Club
Cnr. Liesbeek Parkway & Observatory Road, Observatory
Cape Town | Map
River Club
Category: Casual
Fare: Pub-style lunches & suppers
Price range: Medium
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Coffee
Under review: Lunch
SA Blog recommends? Not Really
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There are, however, two things that quickly tip the scales back in The River Club’s favor for particular interests: golf and live music.
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Komati Foods, Cape Town: Shop Review
By Ben | March 10th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Komati Foods
78 Lower Main Road, Observatory | Map
Cape Town
Komati Foods
Specialty: Dried fruit, nuts, organic preserves and more!
Tel: +27 (0) 21 448 2130, Fax: +27 (0) 21 447 5545
komatifoods@iafrica.com
SA Blog recommends a look inside? Don’t miss it!
The Independent Armchair Theatre: a Tip for Leticia
By Ben | February 9th, 2006 | 3 Comments »
Leticia posts a comment, asking - What is the best way to find out which performing arts events will be happening while I am in Cape Town - especially the insider stuff?
Tip: get thee to the Independent Armchair Theatre.
The independent Armchair is a bastion of alternative performance and music - it’s considered a prinicpal home [...]
Buying or Hiring a Cell Phone in South Africa: Leticia’s Question Answered
By Ben | February 9th, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Leticia posts a comment, asking - What is the most economical way to rent cell phones - here in the States, or there in South Africa (and if there, where)?
Here are some pointers on cell phones and cell phone hire in South Africa:
In nearly all cases, it makes more sense to buy a cell phone [...]
