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31 Jul 2023
Big Apple-style anthem for downtown Cape Town
Three New Yorkers are set to open a new cocktail and eating experience in the Cape Town CBD. The enthusiastic trio plan to make…
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29 May 2023
Magical Middle Eastern fare in the Cape Town CBD
Foodies are savouring the quality mezze, with freshly baked pita and flatbread, that’s spicing up the food scene in the Cape…
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16 Apr 2023
Downtown Cape Town's most beautiful bars
They're elegant spaces with curated menus and plush interiors to ensure ultimate relaxation. Here are some of the best bars to…
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14 Apr 2023
The Cape Town journey of Mochi Mochi Japanese Café
Now grown up and finally in its permanent home, Mochi Mochi Japanese Café in the Cape Town CBD has morphed from a temporary…
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19 Dec 2022
Ramenhead: Peter Tempelhoff's new eatery
Visitors are pouring in to indulge in ramen bowls at Cape Town’s latest Japanese-inspired hotspot. But some cultural eating ‘…
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19 Dec 2022
Sip, savour, repeat
Celebrated Central City chef-patron Matt Manning knows a thing or two about wine. So we asked him to handpick some choice…
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30 Nov 2022
Something fishy
A new fish restaurant named Galjoen is on the cards for downtown Cape Town, from two chefs who delight in highlighting SA’s…
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31 Oct 2022
Tastes of Japan
From matcha tea bamboo whisks and Santoku knives, to sake, sushi and bento, Capetonians are upping their taste for things…
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30 Sep 2022
Sophisticated new pasta bar creating a buzz in the Cape Town CBD
Fresh pasta with a modern twist is giving Heritage Square in downtown Cape Town a new lift at vibey Scala Pasta/Bar. There is…
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27 Jul 2022
Sundays in the CBD
Jazz up your Sundays by exploring the myriad destination venues available in the Cape Town Central City. Here’s a handy list of…
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27 Jul 2022
Balena Blu on Bree: Downtown Cape Town's new Italian seafood eatery
Buon appetito! At Balena Blu, the new Italian seafood restaurant in the heart of Bree St, life is all about eating well. “What…
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30 Jun 2022
Opa! On the ouzo and tequila trail in downtown Cape Town
Diners looking for culinary adventuring will find it in downtown Cape Town. In six weeks, two cosmopolitan restaurants have…
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31 May 2022
The Bailey on Bree: Liam Tomlin's grand new venture
Rich in heritage, with grand wining and dining splendour, The Bailey by chef-businessman Liam Tomlin opens this month with a…
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31 May 2022
Where to find the best soup in town
Beat the blues in the Cape Town Central City with a bowl of hearty soup. Here are the best bowls to be had. BUTTER ALL DAY…
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28 Apr 2022
Bread, Milk & Honey's recipe for success
Despite challenging trading conditions, a Cape Town original still delivers homespun cheer, and even increased its footprint.…
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31 Mar 2022
Cape Town CBD food tour reveals Africa's culinary gems
A unique African food and storytelling tour of the Cape Town Central City not only offers mouth-watering dishes but transcends…
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31 Mar 2022
Budget brekkies in downtown Cape Town
You can still breakfast like a king in the city centre. Here are the best brekkie deals in town that won’t break the bank.…
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28 Feb 2022
Best cocktails in town!
If it’s cocktail hour, this is where it’s at! Here’s the definitive guide to the best cocktail and rooftop bars in the Cape…
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28 Feb 2022
Indulge at these CBD plant-based eateries
Downtown Cape Town is a haven for vegans, vegetarians and anyone else looking to reduce their impact on the planet by choosing…
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31 Jan 2022
Romantic restaurants in downtown Cape Town
From low-lit haunts for starry-eyed lovers to swanky fine-dining delights for unforgettable nights, here’s the ultimate Cape…
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20 Dec 2021
Open for business
Q & A with Matt Manning, owner of The Blue Room at Grub & Vine. What’s the idea behind The Blue Room? The Blue Room…
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14 Dec 2021
Unique dining experience for the Cape Town central city
An innovative “open streets” initiative to invigorate the CBD’s retail economy and encourage visitors to safely enjoy open-air…
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29 Oct 2021
Six new downtown Cape Town restaurants worth a visit
Summer temperatures are heating up.And for the first time in a while, the Mother City seems to be positioned for a proper…
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27 Jul 2021
Matt Manning's Wine Library Club
If any restaurateur’s been thinking out of the box during Covid-19 it’s Matt Manning. Chef extraordinaire, and owner of the…
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2 Jul 2021
CBD eateries takeout menus June 2021
Roll up and order, hungry folks! Fancy a warming bowl of soup with grilled cheese from Clarke's bar and dining room or a three-…
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