Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Cape Town First Thursdays - Explore Cape Town's art for free - March 2014
ON THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH,
EXPLORE THE ART GALLERIES AND SHOPS OF
CAPE TOWN'S CENTRAL CITY UNTIL LATE FOR FREE!!!
First Thursdays Cape Town is approaching, and once again, City All Sessions will take to Greenmarket Square – this time, with a triple bill of South African sounds.
The show opens at 18h00 with a set from the Native Groove Collective, our resident brass ensemble.
Following this will be Afro-folk guitarist Bongeziwe Mabandla accompnied by percussionist Texito Langa.
Also part of the line up is the Josh Hawks Band, joined by drummer Barry Van Zyl, and guitarists James Kibby and Chris Bakalanga.
for more Info on First Thursdays Cape Town:
Venue: Various art galleries around Cape Town city centre
Time: between 5pm and 9pm Cost: Free
Email: goodevening@first-thursday
www.first-thursdays.co.za
EXPLORE THE ART GALLERIES AND SHOPS OF
CAPE TOWN'S CENTRAL CITY UNTIL LATE FOR FREE!!!
First Thursdays Cape Town is approaching, and once again, City All Sessions will take to Greenmarket Square – this time, with a triple bill of South African sounds.
The show opens at 18h00 with a set from the Native Groove Collective, our resident brass ensemble.
Following this will be Afro-folk guitarist Bongeziwe Mabandla accompnied by percussionist Texito Langa.
Also part of the line up is the Josh Hawks Band, joined by drummer Barry Van Zyl, and guitarists James Kibby and Chris Bakalanga.
for more Info on First Thursdays Cape Town:
Venue: Various art galleries around Cape Town city centre
Time: between 5pm and 9pm Cost: Free
Email: goodevening@first-thursday
www.first-thursdays.co.za
Monday, March 3, 2014
Monday Deals at Gourmet Boerie
I love a good deal when I see one and today being Monday, I particularly enjoy something to lift my mood!
If you haven't tried the South African must boerewors (farmer's sausage) roll, today is the day!
Get your ass to Gourmet Boerie on kloof street for a Buy 1 get one Free Boerie!!! Add a tribe coffee for a mare R10... that's what we love!!! :)
For their full menu, visit their page
GOURMET BOERIE
021 424 4208
8 Kloof St, Gardens
If you haven't tried the South African must boerewors (farmer's sausage) roll, today is the day!
Get your ass to Gourmet Boerie on kloof street for a Buy 1 get one Free Boerie!!! Add a tribe coffee for a mare R10... that's what we love!!! :)
For their full menu, visit their page
GOURMET BOERIE
021 424 4208
8 Kloof St, Gardens
The Office restaurant and bar
Founded by a group of entrepreneurs, The Office was born out of a belief that great ideas can only be explored in the right environment. Kitchen tables, coffee shops and box-shaped office in business parks aren't conducive to productivity. A laptop, cloud storage and a cell phone allows you to work anywhere - so why not choose a relaxed space? Indeed, that was the idea! A modern spin on a private member's club, The Office is a place to work and socialise.... but is it?
So on a sunny afternoon, got the munchies and decided to give it a go.. In all fairness, I still thought this was "Blakes" which I enjoyed for the bangers and mash.. but hey, I was already there and hungry so gave in..
When I got in, the place was totally empty - I could hear the sound of flying bugs, was so quiet. None the less, never judge a restaurant by its empty surroundings.., right?
Although, they tried to add some nice touch to the deco, I found it somewhat cold, even in the day's 32 degrees heat.. The staff was friendly though and looked desperate to have something to do.
I was disappointed that the new owners couldn't be bothered to change the menus holders from Blakes and still had pages of the Blakes menu within their own... thumbs up for recycling on this one but somewhat confusing when you want to order food... where was I???
The menu is extensive... a tad confusing and frankly overpriced...
Bonus point : the stunning view from the deck :)
Downside : Offices / board rooms scattered all over the place making it cold and dull - Might work for an office rental space (maybe) but not recommended for a meal.
The food?? Well, if I haven't mentioned it, was not worth mentioning! Don't waste your time, nor money!
Sunday, March 2, 2014
La parada tapas Bar
Opened since September last year, La Parada has become one of my favourite place to hang out.
Like its sister restaurant in Kalk Bay, La Parada celebrates the Spaniard passion for social eating.
If you have been in Spain before, you would know how much the Spanish love late, loooong social dinners where the focus is on meeting friends and socialising while enjoying a whole bunch of delightful foods.
I love tapas - simply because I love food! And if you know me a little, you will know that I always struggle picking one dish only and I want to try a bit of everything at once. This is exactly why, La Parada is my heaven place. With tapas ranging between R15 to R25 each for small portions and R35 to R50 for large portions, you will not break your bank account.
My ideal lunch is to order 6-7 different small portions and usually my bill comes to about R150 for all to be shared with a friend or lover - Not too shabby if you ask me! (and you don't go home hungry at all)
- I personally didn't enjoy the oxtail though, was too sweet and too much cinnamon...seems to be some form of trend in Cape Town, as if the town wasn't sweet enough already! :)
Spanish chefs produce calamari tubes with fresh salsa verde for soaking up with crusty bread, tender and fragrantly spiced oxtail canneloni with crisp potato topping, and patatas bravas (squares of fried potato in a vivid tomato sauce). The paprika-spinkled octopus, served on a bed of sliced potato, tastes much better than it looks. Croquettes (in prawn and ham versions) are everything you dreamed: creamy in the centre and dark golden and crisp on the outside. Glossy with garlic and olive oil, this is rich, bold food that’s not for sissies.
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 12pm – late (kitchen closes at 10pm); Sunday: 12pm – 5pm
107 Bree Street | City Centre | Cape Town | +27 (0) 21 424 2235
Like its sister restaurant in Kalk Bay, La Parada celebrates the Spaniard passion for social eating.
If you have been in Spain before, you would know how much the Spanish love late, loooong social dinners where the focus is on meeting friends and socialising while enjoying a whole bunch of delightful foods.
I love tapas - simply because I love food! And if you know me a little, you will know that I always struggle picking one dish only and I want to try a bit of everything at once. This is exactly why, La Parada is my heaven place. With tapas ranging between R15 to R25 each for small portions and R35 to R50 for large portions, you will not break your bank account.
My ideal lunch is to order 6-7 different small portions and usually my bill comes to about R150 for all to be shared with a friend or lover - Not too shabby if you ask me! (and you don't go home hungry at all)
- I personally didn't enjoy the oxtail though, was too sweet and too much cinnamon...seems to be some form of trend in Cape Town, as if the town wasn't sweet enough already! :)
Spanish chefs produce calamari tubes with fresh salsa verde for soaking up with crusty bread, tender and fragrantly spiced oxtail canneloni with crisp potato topping, and patatas bravas (squares of fried potato in a vivid tomato sauce). The paprika-spinkled octopus, served on a bed of sliced potato, tastes much better than it looks. Croquettes (in prawn and ham versions) are everything you dreamed: creamy in the centre and dark golden and crisp on the outside. Glossy with garlic and olive oil, this is rich, bold food that’s not for sissies.
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday: 12pm – late (kitchen closes at 10pm); Sunday: 12pm – 5pm
107 Bree Street | City Centre | Cape Town | +27 (0) 21 424 2235
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