We featured Honest Chocolate’s amazing bon bons, bars and spread in October, and while we mentioned the gorgeous packaging, we feel remiss in not giving it the attention it deserves, specifically the chocolate bars. Just as the chocolates - handcrafted, organic deliciousness that is good for you - are a work of art, so too is the wrapping. Literally.
Toitoy and Puma are proud to present a very special collaboration on Thursday 15 December. The show will feature 12 of South Africa’s hottest designers, including The Given, Kronk, Soledesign and Atang Tshikare, showcasing exclusive pieces from the world of vinyl toys as well as custom sneakers. South Africa’s biggest custom toy event should not be missed.
Since its opening just a few months ago Valora has earned its reputation as a culinary gem and now they’re making the end of the week even better. Thursday offers specials on pizza and pasta, and on forget about happy hour on Fridays - Valora’s cocktail specials run all night. Two excellent reasons to celebrate the start of the weekend at the corner of Loop and Hout Streets.
From Long Street to Cavendish Street, Mungo & Jemima introduce another home and another way to show their love for SA fashion. The neighbour you have always wanted is finally moving in. The Southern suburbs are swinging their arms wide open to welcome the new ladies from town… Mungo & Jemima’s second and bigger boutique!
Do you know what a spider has to do with Cape Town’s historic Noon Gun? What does Cape Town, South Africa and St. John’s, Newfoundland have in common? Welcome to B>guided’s new feature, Know your City. Every week we’ll share interesting, unusual and sometimes little known facts about our beloved Mother City - and perhaps even debunk an incorrect ‘fact’ or two.
You’ll find more than just delicious breakfast, sandwich and lunch options at the delightful Skinny Legs & All Café; there’s a feast for the eyes on the walls too. Currently on display is an installation by fine artist and fashion designer Doreen Southwood, who also owns MeMeMe (which we highlight below). Four painted bronze sculptures appear graceful and effortless, despite their weight.
Our B-guided planning meeting this week was made a lot sweeter when a box of the most divine little pastries was offered to eager staff members. Bite-sized dark chocolate rogelach - rich and chocolaty, but not too sweet - were the perfect accompaniment to our early-morning coffee. These delectable delights came from Sababa’s second deli, recently opened in Bree Street.
Sarah Jane and Cecil Bosman have returned from a year spent travelling through Indonesia, India and Argentina and Capetonians are the lucky beneficiaries of their adventure. Their new store, Mr & Mrs, is where you’ll find the most beautiful homeware, fashion, gifts, jewellery, ceramics and more. Mr & Mrs is set to become one of our favourite places to shop!
It’s not for nothing that MeMeMe won the Best Small Emporium Supporting South African Design at the Marie Claire Prix d’Excellence de la Mode Awards this years. This much-loved boutique stocks an exciting mix of the best South African clothing, accessories, shoes and handbags from a wide range of local designers that includes owner Doreenn Southwood’s own line.
Damn your eyes, damn your eyes and Further Fictions is a joint exhibition that explores the visual languages and conversations of two artists, Robyn Nesbitt and Natasha Norman, who live and work in two different cities. A conscious collaboration via email and the SA postal service is on at Commune1 from 29 November.
Saldanha Bay mussels, beer sauce, hand cut fries, rosemary salt and aioli. Mouth watering yet? This is the menu at newly-opened The Mussel Bar in Camps Bay, and when we say the menu, we mean it. There are some delectable sides, local beers & cocktails and a selection of tasty snacks on offer as well, but it’s the mussels that are bound to ensure this becomes a summer hot spot.
Hurley is a leading global clothing brand with its roots firmly in surf, skate, art, music and beach culture, making it a perfect fit for Cape Town. Last Season Store in Woodstock is an authorised Hurley dealer, but with a difference. This outlet store is where you’ll find last season’s labels at reduced prices. Good labels rarely go out of style and who doesn’t love a great bargain?
This badass bulldog of vinyl dons molded rivets, a flying cap and goggles, and jetpack. Local designer Kronk’s latest masterpiece for Kidrobot pays homage to Labbit inventor Frank Kozik. A mere handful of the 900 that are being released worldwide on 17 November, have touched down at Toitoy. They won’t be in store for long, with some already snatched up by avid collectors.
The long-awaited Bean There Coffee Roastery is open! Bean There was South Africa’s first roaster of certified Fairtrade coffee - personally sourcing fairtrade, organic, African coffee, and producing and roasting it in Africa to ensure a great tasting cup with a low carbon footprint and minimal environmental impact. Great coffee tastes even better when it helps others and the earth.
The Old Mutual Summer Sunset concerts kick off at Kirstenbosch this weekend, heralding a summer of awesome music at one of the most stunning venues in Cape Town. This Sunday sees Electronic New Age duo Locnville take the stage along with Jax Panik, the producer-led music project from Cape Town that started as a parody.
Victim of Art is the new kid at 210 on Long. This concept store stocks a fabulous selection of fashion and accessories for men and women, infants and parents, including High Fashion, Vintage and Street Wear. You’ll find everything you need, from summer dresses to sandals; hats to handbags, and jeans to jackets.
PUMA Sailing fans can catch all the action of the PUMA Ocean Racing team with the arrival of PUMA’s racing yacht, Mar Mostro (Monster of the Sea), at the V&A Waterfront in November. A PUMA pop-up store and entertainment zone called the PUMA Quad will be hosting entertainment, competitions, parties and more that could win you a R10 000 PUMA voucher!
Not all sales are equal. We’ve mentioned Dondup before, but can’t resist doing so again. This fabulous store in Longmarket Street is having a sale you can’t afford to miss. Enjoy discounts of between 40% and 60% on premium products, including leather wear, for a limited time only. Check out their clearance rail for some never-before-seen offers.
All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others. No animal shall drink alcohol… to excess. No animal shall kill any other animal (without cause). Bend the rules a little. Exact revenge on the bigwig fatpigs. Chase our KY jelly soaked surrogate Squealer- catch him by the trotter and earn the right to carve Gadaffi’s features onto a sheep with a shear…
We don’t need an excuse to drink more beer, but it’s nice to have one. South Africa’s largest festival of beer is back. The three-day festival - from 25 to 27 November - celebrates all things beer, with world class brewers, local micro breweries, entertainment, great food and activities. There’s also the chance of winning two tickets to Oktoberfest in Germany next year.
Famous for their lip-smackingly tender, sticky and delicious ribs, the Bombay Bicycle Club, everyone’s favourite bohemian restaurant, is celebrating summer by extending their two-for-one drink specials. We can’t think of a better way to ease our way into the evening while watching the world go by, or enjoy some late night revelry in the company of good friends.
After 2010’s fantastic “Flower Power” party at the Cape Town Stadium, MCQP is setting the bar even higher this year.
“Maid in China” party-goers can look forward to, inter alia, nine dance floors, three stages and three experiential areas, each with its own theme and music style, an Asian Food Court and Zen area, a Chinese Carnival area and a live stage featuring top bands.
Rhinos are endangered and the dire situation is worsening. So stand up and make a difference at Zula Bar this Saturday by rocking out to some of Cape Town’s finest musical acts. Downstairs bands include Matthew Mole, Jeremy Loops, Holiday Murray, The Plastics and Juke Royal, while upstairs has an awesome DJ lineup. It’s time to Rock for Rhinos.
EDWIN is an authentic Japanese denim brand that prides itself on innovation, craftsmanship and integrity. The brand’s rich history includes inventing ‘stone wash’, being the first to develop ‘old wash’, and create ‘new vintage’. This sought after premium brand, started in Japan in 1947 by a gentleman named Mr Tsunemi, is now available in Cape Town!
Salon91 presents Cara van der Westhuizen’s second solo exhibition titled “Fata Morgana: on longing and desire” during November 2011.
You still have time to taste some fantastic whiskies from around the world or attend a whisky workshop. More than 180 local and international whiskies, a choice of liqueurs, a host of new releases to the SA market and a range of luxury lifestyle products are just some of the highlights of this year’s FNB Whisky Live festival, the largest festival of its kind in the world
LIM is as well known for its innovation in design and craftsmanship as it is for the ethos behind its name: “less is more” - the motto of German architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. LIM’S stylish new range, made from ply manufactured from sustainably harvested sources (FSC compliant) using a process that minimises waste, perfectly reflects all three.
From 7.00 a.m. the melodic tones of French café music can sometimes be quietly heard above the hubbub of the City’s busiest street, but it’s the promise of freshly baked baguettes and croissants, and the irresistible aroma of coffee that draws loyal customers to Le COCO Sandwich Bar. And if you’re too busy to linger, Le Coco offers free delivery to your desk!
African Pride 15 on Orange’s Savour restaurant invites you to spend your Sunday lunch time immersing yourself in a taste extravaganza that brings the buffet back to life, with exciting new taste pairings a thoroughly modern twist. The sumptuous buffet is served from noon every Sunday and includes a never-ending supply of sparkling wine from Graham Beck.
The Village Market @ Cape Quarter launches on Sunday, November 13. This unique market located on the Fan Walk includes a European-style fruit, vegetable and flower market, specialty foods, a bar, wine tasting, décor and clothing, second hand books and much more. The market also aims to be as organic & environmentally friendly as possible.