Caroline's Fine Wine Cellar
Cape Town
Buying wine is a very personal thing. A lady who understands that more than most is Caroline Rillema, who has been in the business for 30 years. Her two wine shops in Cape Town are filled to the brim with a huge selection of over 1,500 hand-picked South African wines. Every wine has been tasted by Caroline and her team of enthusiastic, passionate wine managers. They are available to help you choose, or you can be left alone to make your own selection, knowing that if it’s there, it’s worth buying. Value for money is their creed. Tastings are held daily in the Victoria and Alfred waterfront shop, from 16h00 to 19h00, Monday to Friday. No charge and no booking required. Exports are arranged to most countries around the world, and special packaging is done if you wish to travel with your wine purchase. A large range of the finest spirits, liqueurs and beers are stocked as well.
- Prices: You can buy online via www.carolineswine.com.
- Contact: 62 Strand Street, Cape Town, or V&A store at Shop KWH8, King’s Warehouse, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town
- Tel: 021-419-8984
- Email: carowine@mweb.co.za
- Web: www.carolineswine.com
- Updated: 31/01/2010
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Kwalapa
Newlands
Cafés & delis
Kwalapa is Xhosa for local and if organic produce is your thing then Kwalapa is a must. They are 'locavores' to the core and bring you low carbon footprint produce straight from the local farmer into your omelette and smoothie. Also on offer is a fantastic selection of home bakes, juices and organic coffee. Kwalapa is about much more than just serving up healthy organic nosh though. They strive to teach people how to go green sustainably and to enjoy the process.
- Prices: Organic coffee R15; average price for light meal is R40.
- Contact: Montebello Design Centre, 31 Newlands Avenue, Newlands
- Tel: 021-687-9314
- Email: emily@kwalapa.com
- Web: www.kwalapa.com
- Updated: 31/01/2010
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The Fireman's Arms
Cape Town
Pubs
Established in 1864 The Fireman's Arms is one of the oldest operating public houses in Cape Town. Festooned with old and colourful fire-fighting paraphernalia (including a pole), Fireman's is without doubt both the best place to catch any sports match and Cape Town's most authentic English pub. Traditional pub favourites like steak and kidney pie, liver and onions and thin crusted pizzas are served up by the cheerful team. Wash it all down with a pint from the long list of ales, stouts and lagers.
- Contact: Corner of Buitengracht and Mechau Streets, Cape Town
- Tel: 021-4191513
- Fax: 021-419-0221
- Cel: 083-255-6116
- Email: kevin@firemansarms.co.za
- Web: www.firemansarms.co.za
- Updated: 31/01/2010
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Panama Jacks Lobster & Sushi Bar
Restaurants
Set in the working half of Cape Town's docks, Panama Jacks is undoubtedly the city's quintessential seafood restaurant. The emphasis is on food quality and freshness, so you can choose your live lobster or abalone from the fresh seawater tanks. This wooden shack with its low flag-bedecked ceiling has become a Cape Town institution. Throw in a selection of over 120 wines and your outing to Panama Jacks is sure to be a memorable one.
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Stardust Restaurant
Restaurants
All the staff are students of the performing arts or studying other vocations and have a passion for fun and performing. Our waiter, a 5th-year medical student, literally let loose with a Freddie Mercury number that made us all want to break free too. These guys put on a dinner party like no other with ongoing performances including tap-dancing dance-offs and plenty more. The Mediterranean food is great and no-one leaves before 1am. Due to popular demand they have opened a second Stardust in Durbanville... same menu, same performers, same fantastic experience!
- Prices: Starters: R45 - R55. Mains: R70 - R150.
- Contact: 165 Main Rd, Rondebosch
- Tel: 021-686-6280
- Fax: 021-686-0674
- Email: admin@stardustcapetown.com
- Web: www.stardustcapetown.com
- Updated: 31/01/2010
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Dias Tavern
Restaurants
One of Cape Town's longest-running restaurants, this lively Portuguese taverna serves up traditional favourites like beef espetadas, spicy trinchado, peri-peri prawns and peri-peri chicken while you enjoy sensational views of Table Mountain. The atmosphere, authentic food and live music (Thursday to Saturday) makes Dias a hot favourite with local Capetonians who pack it out over the weekends... so be sure to book.
- Contact: 15 Caledon Street, Cape Town
- Tel: 021-465-7547
- Fax: 021-465-7582
- Updated: 31/01/2010
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Salty Sea Dog Restaurant
Restaurants
Head here for fish 'n' chips at their greatest. The building is the old fish market on the wharf and you can eat in or take away freshly-grilled or -fried fish, calamari, squid, prawns and all sorts of other marine delicacies. Friendly service and packed with locals - just what we like.
- Prices: R45 - R75.
- Contact: Wharf St, Simon's Town
- Tel: 021-786-1918
- Fax: 021-786-1918
- Email: saltydog@telkomsa.net
- Updated: 31/01/2010
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The Grand Café & Beach
Granger Bay
Restaurants
If I were to plan the perfect day in Cape Town it would have to reach its climax at The Grand Café & Beach in Granger Bay. Cape Town meets St Tropez at this brand-new private beach dining experience. Enjoy a crayfish sandwich or a full seafood platter at what promises to be THE place to rub shoulders with Cape Town’s beautiful people this summer... this winter, next summer... to Jupiter and beyond I would think! Also try the Grand Café on Camps Bay’s famous beachfront strip for another grand affair with loads of eclectic flair.
- Prices: Average 3-course meal R250.
- Contact: Beach Rd, Granger Bay
- Tel: 021-425-0551
- Email: beach@thegrand.co.za
- Web: www.thegrand.co.za
- Updated: 31/01/2010
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Harbour House Restaurant
Kalk Bay
Restaurants
Built on the breakwater of Kalk Bay's working harbour, Harbour House not only provides diners with uninterrupted sea views (and whale-watching from your table in season), but they also have their own boat which delivers the freshest linefish in Cape Town straight onto your plate. The restaurant is elegant and simple, qualities reflected in the cooking where the emphasis is on allowing the flavours of the fresh seafood to speak for themselves. Hugely popular with the locals, so book well in advance.
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Café Roux
Noordhoek
Restaurants
Paul, Bern and Lindi are all about good times and fantastic food. As they themselves put it: "we wanted to create a special place where we could sit outside with our family and friends, eating great food, drinking our favourite wine, simply enjoying life..." This mission has been accomplished... and in spades.
- Prices: Breakfast: R18 - R54. Lunch: R38 - R98.
- Contact: Noordhoek Farm Village
- Tel: 021-789-2538
- Fax: 021-789-2577
- Email: info@caferoux.co.za
- Web: www.caferoux.co.za
- Updated: 31/01/2010
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Just Sushi
Simon's Town
Restaurants
When it comes to sushi you want three things: fresh, fresh and fresh. And that's just what you get at Just Sushi. Nothing is prepared in advance by their Cantonese chefs. Relax at the bar and try some traditional saki or a Japanese beer while your fresh sashimi, nigiri, roses, rolls and combo platters are put together. Fill your nostrils with some wasabi-flavoured sea air and enjoy great food in a relaxed atmosphere.
- Prices: Average R160.
- Contact: Simon's Town Waterfront, St Georges Street, Simon's Town
- Tel: 021-786-4340
- Email: justsushi@telkomsa.net
- Updated: 31/01/2010
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