Ah! Guest House: Paternoster
Ah! ha Ah! Ha, I like it... 'You see! You must always be nice to children, for the simple reason that they grow up, and then they're nice to you (especially useful when you're getting on). Our nephew and niece invited us to celebrate their 23rd (I think) wedding anniversary with them...
Oep ve Koep bistro Paternoster
An old-world charm this quaint shop has, all the old-fashioned sweeties, lovely cupcakes, a child's dream, and you can use them as a bribe too. Children and adults will fall for your charms if you promise a cupcake. Fresh home-baked bread can be bought, but be quick or place an order, as...
Plattelander Restaurant Colesberg
Should you ever happen to be in Colesberg, keep left and whatever you do, don't stop. It's beyond my comprehension that good ingredients can be turned into awful food, but the Plattelander proved that one can. Most travellers on the N1 from Cape Town (the South) or Johannesburg (the North)...
The Barefoot Cook Hermanus
She's got diamonds on the soles of her feet. Fresh, wholesome local food is always pleasing, especially when it's made with good humour, love, and passion. Mari-Claire puts comfort back into food. When I'm enjoying a glass of My Best Friend in the company of my best friend, life is good....
Ryan's Kitchen: Franschoek
The cherry on my birthday cake is a Ryanstone. My meal here was a visual and culinary feast par excellence. Sadly, it seems as if Ryan and his wife Svetlana have closed the doors at their current venue in the Main Road, a beautiful old Cape Dutch Homestead, with a well-appointed dining room,...
Indochine: Stellenbosch
There are no flies on this one. I could write a book and call it "A Hundred Places to Eat Before You Die." Indochine would probably take top honours. This is my second visit, and I was as overwhelmed, excited, and impressed as the first time! It's just amazing, and everyone should go there...
Gideon's Pancake House Franschoek
There's just one word to describe Gideon's pancakes: Liplekker (lip-smackingly good). Of course, we'd visit Gideon's Famous Pancake House, it's no 1 on the list, so one would have to be crazy not to go there, and let me tell you it's worth it! Gideon is divine, his pancakes are heavenly,...
The Franschhoek Motor Museum
You could say "what a lotta cars you got!" and be 100% correct. A fantastic, comprehensive, jaw-dropping collection of immaculate, impeccable motorcars, Impressive and beautiful. It was an experience I'll never forget. Hats off to the owners of these beauties; thank you for sharing your passion...
BICCCS Die Ou Pannekoek Huis Franschoek
This is a pavement special to love. There is nothing nicer than one's first cuppa in the morning, and we opted for BICCCS, lots of parking, which is always great. We were surprised to see how busy the place was, but then it's a very relaxed, cozy, well-appointed joint in the right spot. The...
The Harbour Rock Hermanus
Rock on! With the best view in town. October is a windy month in the Western Cape, and finding a good spot to have a meal can be tricky. We were rewarded with a fabulous view overlooking the harbour in Hermanus at The Rock, and not a breath of wind either! The view of the bay was gorgeous....
Val Du Charron Wine & Olive Estate Wellington
This is just my point of view. We were invited to join a wedding party for the weekend at Val Du Charron. I'd never heard of it; as a matter of fact, Wellington was never a destination I'd given much thought to. We decided to take the scenic route via Baine's Kloof; this, in itself, is quite...
96 Winery Road Restaurant Stellenbosch
I must admit, I was very excited to hear that I'd be dining at this well-known restaurant. After all, everyone raves about it, and it's almost an institution in Stellenbosch and Somerset West. We arrived and were immediately impressed by the number of cars in the parking lot. Things were...
Baia V&A Waterfront
Our first impressions are lasting: Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and should be on everyone's bucket list. We are regular visitors to the Waterfront, and once again it impressed us. Baia is perfectly situated on the quayside with views to dazzle any diner, and...
Eat: Hemel and Aarde
Eat your heart out. What a pleasant surprise! Right in the heart of the Hemel and Aarde Village, a restaurant with soul. Intimate seating arrangements in separate rooms, outside dining for warm, sultry days and evenings. The entire family can be accommodated, and even the children will feel...
Andiamo is Deli delicious. The Cape Quarter.
This is where you have a meal whenever you've decided to down tools in your own kitchen and want to head to the local eatery for some great comfort food, whether it's breakfast, lunch, or dinner, in fair weather or in the drizzly Cape Town winter. The food is great, the wine list complements,...