The best restaurants in the south
Hout Bay The Lookout Deck This is a beautiful restaurant right on the harbour. Built to resemble an old lighthouse, this is one of the best dining experiences in Cape Town. Evenings can be spent inside or, on warm evenings, on the deck. Be prepared for beautiful views of the harbour and Chapman’s Peak. Chapman’s [...]
Tips for Winter Travel
Why visit Cape Town and its beautiful South Peninsula in the winter months? For one, that glorious climate, so often compared to Northern California, is particularly attractive from June to September. Snow on the mountains, clear skies overhead (hopefully) and refreshing sea breezes make it the ideal time to travel. Plus, with tourists tending to [...]
Walking off Lunch
One of my favourite ways to spend a Sunday is to have lunch somewhere (preferably by the sea) and then go for a walk, or vice versa. The Cape Peninsula offers a myriad of choices, here are but a few: 1. Muizenberg Beach This beach is great if you want to get out of the [...]
Taste Kalk Bay
Far away from the bustling metropolitan city of Cape Town, along the False Bay coastline, lies the quirky village of Kalk Bay. Trendy Kalk Bay with its cosmopolitan vibey atmosphere, rich history, bohemian culture and vintage charm is a true tourist’s paradise. Kalk Bay’s many arts and crafts stores, pottery sheds and art galleries, such [...]
What’s happening around the peninsula?
From Muizenberg to Hout Bay there are always fantastic events to attend. Here are a few of them, just to help you schedule them in. Kalk Bay: Thursday 28 April – The Brass Bell will be hosting its usual comedy evening on Thursday nights. You can be sure to have some laughs as some of [...]
Drinks at Cape to Cuba in Kalk Bay
Last week my cousin was down from Johannesburg to participate in the Cape Argus Cycle Tour and he also celebrated his birthday on the day. To get into the spirit of things we decided to meet up at Cape to Cuba in Kalk Bay for some sizzling snacks and sexy cocktails. The restaurant sits right [...]
The home of the pancake can be found in Kalk Bay
Driving through the eclectic suburb of Kalk Bay you’ll be spoilt for choice if you’re looking for a bite to eat. There are cafes, restaurants and pubs crowding the Main Road, all with their own specialties and appeal. If you’re looking to fill the hole in your stomach and you enjoy your meals wrapped up [...]
Tribeca Bakery, where a New York atmosphere and good food collide
Tribeca Bakery in Kalk Bay is much more than your basic baked goods shop; it’s also a restaurant with delicious food and a cosy atmosphere. Tribeca is at 106 Main Road with a stunning view of the sea and Kalk Bay harbour. Its atmosphere aims to capture the feel of the Tribeca neighbourhood of lower [...]
A simple evening out at Satori
We decided last minute to go out for dinner in the southern peninsula area, but were stumped as to a nice “date” restaurant to go to. My mother suggested Sirocco in Kalk Bay so we decided to chance it and just rock up. Only problem is it closes at 4pm. We found that out the [...]
Celebs love the Ice Café and you should too!
The other day on the way home we decided to stop off in Kalk Bay for a mouthful or more of the Ice Café’s smooth and creamy ice-cream. If you’ve never been to this boutique ice-cream store before then best you head out to the southern side this weekend and get your taste-buds around one [...]
