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THE
SHOWROOM
Home of foodie celeb Bruce Robertson, the Showroom has just scooped a Condé Nast ‘Hot Tables 2007’ listing, ranking it one of the
world’s Top
95 new restaurants this year. Take a seat on a Louis Ghost chair and prepare to be wowed with this talented chef’s take on flavourful food marriages. Whether fish, fowl or carnivorous choices, his creativity knows no limits – choose from a host of accompanying sauces and take time over your coffee to ogle the Lamborghini’s in the next door smart car show room.
10 Hospital Street, Harbour Edge, Green Point. +27
21 421 4682
http://www.theshowroomrestaurant.co.za or email: reservations@theshowroomrestaurant.co.za |
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LA
COLOMBE
One of the country’s most loved restaurants, this is where Provencal cuisine
meets Cape produce in an idyllic Constantia Valley setting. An intimate
dining area, superb service and always-inspired menu are what makes this
a must-do on the Cape Town circuit. Wines from the estate are the perfect
accompaniment to your meal.
Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate, Spaanschemat River Road. +27
21 794 2390
http://www.uitsig.co.za/lacolombe or
email: lc@uitsig.co.za |
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MYOGA
Darling of the southern suburbs right now, Myoga consistently thrills patrons who have been waiting for a restaurant of this calibre to open for a while. Set in the gracious grounds of the Vineyard Hotel, Myoga, meaning' ginger blossom' in Japanese, offers global fusion cuisine in a contemporary setting. Chef Mike Bassett has a loyal following of guests who also enjoy Ginja and Shoga, his other eateries in the City Bowl.
Vineyard Hotel & Spa, 60 Colinton Road, Newlands, Cape Town. +27 21 657 4545 http://www.myoga.co.za or email: eat@myoga.co.za
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HAIKU
It’s all about Asia at this high design dining destination in the heart
of the city. ‘Pan Asian tapas’ are the order of the day – expect to tuck
into everything from feather light dim sum (in an alphabet of variations)
to their famous Peking Duck and a host of wok and teppanyaki morsels in
between.
33 Church Street, Wale Street Chambers. +27 21 424
7000
http://bukhara.com/haiku/ or
email: haiku@bukhara.com |
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GINJA
This sliver of a restaurant is housed behind one of the most charming historic
facades in the city. The lair of uber chef Mike Bassett, dramatically fashioned
dishes stream out of his kitchen at a rate of knots. Happily the food and
fusion flavour innovations more than live up to the beautiful presentation.
121 Castle Street, Cape Town. +27 21 426 2368 |
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BUKHARA
SA's online restaurant guide, Eat Out, www.eatout.co.za gives Bukhara a
score of 5, which translates to 'utterly fabulous'. Loyal North Indian
foodies return time and again for their food, which is best enjoyed if
you go as a group and each order a special dish because the menu is extensive.
33 Church Street, Cape Town. +27 21 424 0000
http://www.bukhara.com or
email: capetown@bukhara.com |
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ROYALE
EATERY & ROYALE KITCHEN
If a hunger busting meal is what’s on your mind then Royale is the place
to be. Set on the buzzing Long Street, Royale serves giant burgers in every
way imaginable. Rub shoulders with the cool crowd and be sure to pay the
retro cool bar upstairs a visit.
273 Long Street, Cape Town. +27 21 422 4536 |
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CASTLE HOTEL
Low key Mozambican Portuguese food is the watch word at this laidback city
haunt where Prego rolls, peri peri chicken livers and pan fried sardines
cast your mind to far flung climes. Order an ice-cold beer and try to leave
space for the traditional pasteis de nata – the delicious national pastry
of Portugal.
Cnr Canterbury and Constitution Streets. +27 21
461 4946
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THREE
GREAT DRINKING SPOTS
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PLANET
BAR
Based at one of the city’s most loved hotels, the Mount Nelson, Planet
Bar serves up arguably the best martini’s in town in glamorous surrounds.
If it’s good enough for Robbie Williams and his entourage then certainly
it’s worth a visit.
Mount Nelson Hotel, 76 Orange Street. +27 21 483
1000
http://www.mountnelson.co.za/planet-bar or
email: reservations@mountnelson.co.za |
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BASCULE
With one of the largest whisky collections in the world, the barman could be forgiven for looking confused should you order a ‘scotch on the rocks’. Perennially popular with local trendsetters, especially on Friday nights.
Cape Grace Hotel, Waterfront. +27 21 410 7100
http://www.capegrace.com/bascule or
email: info@capegrace.com |
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CAFÉ CAPRICE
Sunday night cocktails at Caprice are a must if sun kissed guys and gals
strutting their stuff do it for you. A guaranteed lively end to a weekend.
37 Victoria Road, Camps Bay. +27 21 438 8315 |
