Unlike our parents or grandparents generations, most of the meat we buy comes from places unknown and what ends up on our plates is usually pumped with more hormones and antibiotics than flavour. Even so, there are those few who believe we have the right to enjoy ethically-sourced, meat that tastes, well, like meat should. Meet Frankie Fenner Meat Merchants.
Swedish fashion designer Alexandra Höjer established her clothing label in Cape Town 2006. Alexandra is known for her independent and refined style and designs for the confident woman who appreciates beauty and timeless elegance. Her European background and strong focus on natural fibers has evolved into a highly sought after and feminine fashion line.
If you’re looking for somewhere new to grab a quick bite, share an intimate meal with a partner or just meet up with friends for some after-work cocktails or late night drinking, look no further. We highlight three new restaurants, two of which have opened, with an eagerly-anticipated third set to open at the end of this month. Burgers and beer, cocktails and cigars, tapas and art.
t’s not the lights, it’s not the liquor, and it’s not the sound. It’s the people. A recent arrival in Camps Bay coincided with the start of the Cape Town summer season. Innovative and upmarket, Nisha aims to become the trendiest, most exclusive, popular and glamorous club in town, offers glitz and glamour, and indulgent and exclusive fun.
Adderley Street owes its name to Charles B Adderley. Apparently, at the urging of colonialists who had settled in the Cape, Charles B was instrumental in ensuring that a ship full of convicts did not dock, thus preventing the Cape from being turned into a penal colony.
For many, 2011 has been a less than pleasant year with the festive season anything but festive and certainly not stress-free. Holiday season crowds, visitors and traffic jams also take their toll. The solution: quiet time to relax and rejuvenate. Kimya is an African word meaning Quiet and Kimya Spa offers a range of treatments designed to provide peace and serenity.
Sisters Mandy and Jacqui indulge their passion for South African art and design by finding fabulous things they fancy, combining the new and old, the serious and the frivolous and and sharing them via their store, Imagenius, housed in a beautiful three- storey Victorian building. Imagenius is running some great specials at the moment, plus, you can win a R500 voucher.
Gentlemen, Dondup wants you to look your best this festive season. One of the best ways is unique button down shirts: detail, cool, cotton, colour, - Italian style. A summer collaboration between Dondup and Camicie - a winning combination. Even better? Dondup is offering a unique discount of 50%. With three levels of fantastic fashion to browse, this popular Long Street store is a must visit.
Did you know that what is now the V&A Waterfront started as a tiny jetty way back in 1654? Jan Van Riebeeck was tasked with building a refreshment station for the Dutch East India Company. South Africa’s oldest working harbour is home to 22 historic landmarks and a fascinating walking tour is available to relive their history.
If you’re looking for a fun and functional Xmas gift, look no further. We love the Puzzle Pin Up and now have one in the office. Plus, if you live within 20kms of Cape Town, you get free delivery within 4 days. In time for Xmas! But even if all your Christmas shopping is done, the Puzzle Pinup is a great way to clear clutter from your desk (or anywhere else) and start 2012 a lot more organised.
If ever there’s a ‘right’ time to indulge in divinely decadent hand crafted pastries and chocolates, this is it, and I cannot think of a better way to celebrate the sweet side of the festive season than with Emporio Leone’s Christmas 2011 Collection. I foresee only two difficulties: choosing a favourite, and, if intended as a gift, you may well find you’re not that partial to sharing after all.
As infamous as Cape Town is for the southeaster, so it is famous for balmy summer evenings - more so if sunset is accompanied by stunning views of the mountains and ocean. The Roundhouse Restaurant has some fabulous options for enjoying the magnificence of summer in Cape Town, including Summer Season Sundowners , Live Music on the Lawns and a New Year’s Eve party.
The historic Evangelical Lutheran Church (circa 1780), the oldest operating church in Cape Town, and The Freeworld Design Centre are jointly hosting the third festive Designer-Maker Artisan Market, with the market from from 14-16 December and the church’s popular Carols by Candlelight on 14 December. Live music, tours of the ELC Clock Tower, and yummy food on offer too.
The bright pink Cape Dutch/Georgian-styled building in Waterkant Street is the new home of &.bookstore and &.coffee, soon to offer the most exclusive selection of Taschen titles in South Africa. One is a numbered, signed, limited edition thought to be the only copy in SA - Bettina Rheims’ famous Olga, which will be in-store on Friday, when you can also enjoy Free Coffee Friday.
Believed to be one of the oldest of its kind in the world this imposing backdrop to the City of Cape Town has played host to over 20 million visitors. It’s the stuff of legends, involving animal pelts and smoking contests. And if it’s your birthday, you get to visit free of charge!
The 7th annual Wavescape Film Festival takes pl in Clifton, Kalk Bay and the City Bowl. A full programme includes controversial cartoonist Zapiro, who will decorate a surfboard, along with other well-known artists such as Guy Tillim, Brett Murray and Richard Scott, for the art auction, as well as the international premiere of the movie ‘Surfers and Sharks, among others.
The original Block Party is here!
CONVERSE takes over Harrington Street and the Assembly for a massive party. Headliners include the likes of 340ml, Shadowclub, Niskerone and the one and only Sibot. They will be joined by New Holland, Lapse, Sedge Warbler, VGA, Funafuji, Haasbroek, Tommy Gun, Kid Fonque, Bteam, Jam Jarr, Big Space and many, many more.
Suntra Spa offers the best holistic, therapeutic and aesthetic care using the latest technology, for the ultimate in functional indulgence! From non surgical anti-ageing facials to hands-on body therapies, male grooming to detox, and teens to mothers-to-be, Suntra Spa ensures personalised treatments that most effectively address the specific needs of each guest.
Heather Moore, designer and illustrator behind the celebrated décor brand Skinny laMinx, has opened a new shop and studio in bustling Bree Street, where customers can watch the magic unfold and shop for the full range of Skinny laMinx products, including tea towels, cushions, table runners, tablecloths, stationery and fabric, as well as 50s style sofas made to order.
Recently opened Café Extrablatt is the first South African outlet of this popular German franchise. A affordable, diverse menu offers everything from sumptuous Continental breakfast buffets and German cuisine to pizza and Italian gelato. Café Extrablatt is also running some great specials at the moment, including a daily lunch special and one of the best ways to end the day - cocktails!
South African art and design collective The Fringe Arts, known for its pop-up shops, has a permanent outlet - The Fringe on Kloof. Owners Chantal Louw and Thessa Bos have managed to build a collective of South Africa’s top creatives, focusing exclusively on local art and design, and showcasing South Africa’s creative edge and its ability to compete internationally.
It’s been a long and stressful year for many and we think that laughter is the best way to send it on its way. Ease your way into the festive season with some great comedy - Alan Committie heads up and hosts a star-studded comedy including Mark Banks and Stuart Taylor, line-up as the Fugard Theatre proudly presents its very first Fugard fest of Comedy.