At FORK they serve contemporary Tapas, an evolution of the old and still existing Spanish ways, a spirit of sharing smaller plates of food, and a culinary sensation of experiencing different tastes all in the same meal. It is about having fun, experimenting, sharing, eating your fill and enjoying some good wine with friends, acquaintances and business colleagues without the drear and formality of one large plate of food.

Whether you’re looking for a few snacks to tide you over before popping out for a show at The New Space Theatre, or keen to try as many of the chef Jonathan Japha’s bite-sized creations as you can in one sitting, you’ll be wiling away the time in this cool, slightly industrial spot.

Address:
FORK RESTAURANT
84 LONG ST
CAPE TOWN
SOUTH AFRICA

Web: http://www.fork-restaurants.co.za/

Giorgio Nava, well known chef and proprietor of Cape Town’s award winning 95 Keerom, is spreading his Milanese flair with the opening of his second signature restaurant – Carne SA – situated directly opposite 95’s front door in Keerom Street.

Dedicated entirely to meat as is evident from its Italian name, Carne SA is a carnivore’s paradise serving a unique offering of the finest cuts of Romagnola beef, Dorper lamb, game and more.

Patrons of Carne can look forward to an exclusive menu featuring the very best meat Southern Africa has to offer, aspiring to indulge the meat lover with an extensive choice of beef of which its calibre can be traced back to its farm, aging time and whether it was grain or grass fed. Italian chef giorgio Nava likes south african beef so much he bought two cattle farms in the Karoo. his stylish steak venue serves deliciously dry-aged meat and the butchers produce non-standard, super-flavoursome portions.

In a genre not known for its innovation, this is an elegant, delicious and new take on an old form.

Address:
Carne SA
70 Keerom Street
Cape Town

TEL. +27 (0)21 424 3460

Web: http://www.carne-sa.com/

Set on the lip of a fashioned white beach at Granger Bay adjacent Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, the Grand Café & Beach is where beach culture meets free-spirited, eclectic, romantic décor of oversize chandeliers, antique Indian rugs, Parisian café chairs and open windows to the deck and sea.It is also where top cuisine, service and style flourish in an astonishing destination. Proposing a chic, bistro-styled menu for both lunch and dinner, old and new classics combining in a new-world fusion of beach café cuisine.

THE GRAND CAFÉ & BEACH in Granger Bay, with the azure ocean a squint away, THE GRAND GALLERY BOADICEA (named after the famous warrior queen o the Britons) is an extension of the Grand and at the apex of Zen shopping.

Inside THE GRAND GALLERY BOADICEA you will find a lifestyle shop with eclectic, evocative and much-loved things – from art to resort wear, home-ware, furniture, clothing accessories and Grand merchandise – many items sourced from worldly travels.

The view at The Grand in Granger Bay is simply phenomenal! Parisian Café chairs, red tumblers, beach umbrellas, and sea sand combine to delvier an expereince that is ever so stylish and incredibly fun.

Reservations can only be made via email or sms, following which we will get in touch with a confirmation notice.
Email: beach@thegrand.co.za or sms: +27(0)72 586 2052

Address:
The Grand Café & Beach in Granger Bay
Tel +27 [0]21 425 0551
Haul Road, off Beach Road,
Granger Bay. 8000 South Africa
Email : beach@thegrand.co.za

web: http://www.thegrand.co.za/

Whether you’re looking for fine dining, fusion cuisine, home-grown fare or distinct African flavours, Cape Town is the foodie capital of South Africa.

When it comes to dining out, you are spoilt for choice in the Mother City. There really is something for every taste.

The Grand

The Grand is the most favorite hot spot of Capetown, you have the restaurant at Camps bay which is serving the best steak in town and is very popular during the whole week (closed on monday). But just recently they opened The Grand in Granger Bay this place is the place to see and be seen. Situated on the beach directly next to the new stadium the place is the best party place in the whole of South Africa. Especially when manager Justin is around, he makes people feeling at home and don’t want to go away anymore.

95 Keerom

The very best italian restaurant of town, 95 Keerom is situated in Keerom Street at the very end , when you arrive you feel yourself in little Italy where the food is simply the best Italian you can find.

Carne

Of the same owner as 95 Keerom, oposite of the Keerom restaurant you will find Carne, for meat-lovers… it’s heaven.

The Duchess of Wisbeach

One big party in the living room, you feel home immidiatley.

FORK

A real tapa place, where the owner Ed is making you feel at home from the first day. Best Tapa’s in town, fresh specially made every day and with a nice glass of wine. For lunch you can’t go wrong at Fork restaurant in Cape Town.

Wakame

If you want real sushi, than Wakame is the place to be, located next to the new stadium and directly on the beach road you can enjoy a nice sun set and have the best sushi in town.
www.wakame.co.za

Leave a comment below if you know any other good restaurants in Cape Town.

The lineup for this year’s Festival, which marks the 11th anniversary of the event, certainly lives up to its name with the range of music represented for 2010 stretches far beyond the boundaries of traditional jazz music.

Organisers of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival have staged another coup. For the festival’s eleventh edition that takes place on Saturday 03 and Sunday 04 April, they have signed up two living music luminaries; the renowned guitarist/vocalist George Benson as well as United States saxophonist Charles Lloyd.

The two will share the Cape Town International Convention Centre stages with headline acts announced at the end of 2009: the McCoy Tyner Trio which has saxophonist Gary Bartz as a guest; violinist Regina Carter in her exploration of the music of the African Diaspora with her Reverse Thread project; the high register-hitting vocalist Rachelle Ferrell, the older statesman of jazz Toots Thielemans and our Jonathan Butler who brings with him US trumpeter Rick Braun and Scottish-born saxophonist Richard Elliot as guests.


Known for his splendid and spectacular live performances, Benson will on both nights of the two-day festival close the main Kippies stage. On Saturday, he will stage a George Benson: “An Unforgettable Tribute to Nat King Cole” concert. A 28-piece South African orchestra will accompany the master guitarist/vocalist in paying tribute to one of the most important musical personalities of the twentieth century, Nat King Cole. Dubbed the George Benson: “Greatest Hits” show, the performance the following day will be completely different.  The fans will have the opportunity to hear on that night all the hits that Benson has belted out over the years.

Like in previous years, the 40-bands who are part of this year’s bill of artists will share five different stages – Kippies as the main stage of the festival; Moses Molelekwa stage for less known but very talented musicians; Basil “Manenberg” Coetzee stage for those that specialise in fusion and other experimental music; Bassline for contemporary jazz-related contemporary style such as hip-hop and kwaito; and the Rosies stage reserved for more acoustic sounds. New additions to the Rosies stage are Makeson Browne & Akoustic Knot and Mervyn Africa (Kaap Finale).

Multi-instrumentalist Mark Fransman, used his alter ego Makeson Browne to bring together Cape Town-based musicians whose desire is explore the boundaries of acoustic music. Under the name Akoustic Knot, the musical group does interactive improvisations with painters/sculptors where all those on stage seek to push each other to greater artistic heights. Swedish alto-saxophonist Johan Hörlén will join Akoustic Knot on stage.
Kaap Finale is pianist Mervyn Africa’s reincarnation of a band he formed in the 1980s when he lived in Britain for more than twenty years.

For many people, the surprise artist of the festival will be young pianist, Jason Moran. Moran who is also a member of the Charles Lloyd New Quartet, leads his own outfit, Bandwagon.

Sensing the excitement around some of the names on this year’s list of performers, those who want to be part of the festival must book now. With the festival this year taking place during Easter weekend and with the Two Oceans marathon being staged in the same period not only will there be a scramble for tickets but there will so much pressure on accommodation and travel arrangements to Cape Town.

Tickets are available at Computicket and Shoprite-Checkers stores.

Cape Town International Jazz Festival Event dates:
Sat 3rd April 2010 & Sun 4th April 2010

For more information go to www.capetownjazzfest.com

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The Carnival will celebrate the Cape’s heritage and creativity, contributing to social cohesion and economic growth over time. With a mass of over 2000 cross-genre, cross-cultural performers partaking in the event, six original Carnival songs that will get the people dancing and a spectacular float and elaborate costumes as draw cards, there should be something to suit just about anyone’s taste.

The Carnival Parade is a free-access event, encouraging all of Cape Town to share in the fun and excitement. In addition to the festivities of the main parade, spectators can also look forward to celebrations after the event. A range of other fringe events can also be expected.

The Cape Town Carnival endeavours to create something new, where communities interact and celebrate our uniqueness, but also unite as citizens of one of the most beautiful cities of the world. While Rio Carnival represents a benchmark in relation to our quest, Cape Town Carnival will be distinctly and uniquely representative of our South African demographic, psychographic and cultural representation. The Carnival is optimistic that this event will strengthen social cohesion and cultural expression, the building of community self-esteem and development and the creation of positive spin-offs for the local economy and especially tourism.

The theme for the 2010 Carnival is “Rhythm, Roots & Boots”, celebrating Cape Town’s inherent talent in all things cultural and artistic, as well as paying tribute to our rich heritage.

The Cape Town Carnival and is set to be a weekend of inclusive fun for Capetonians and visitors alike.

More info on www.capetowncarnival.com

Superbly located, the hotel’s features include, among others, opulent interiors, a fine-dining restaurant, an intimate private cinema, a swimming pool with panoramic views, a fully-equipped gymnasium, a luxurious spa, 24-hour concierge service and security. In addition, a serene palm tree-lined courtyard connects directly to the city’s vibrant Long Street with its boutique shops and cosmopolitan night life.

Pepper Club has a stylish beach club, restaurant and cocktail bar – Pepper club on the beach – as well as St Yves, an international night club, overlooking the world famous Camps Bay beach.

Bounded by Loop, Long, Pepper and Bloem Streets, Pepper Club is directly located in the vibrant city centre of town, at the foot of the majestic table mountain and lions head and overlooking the crystal waters of the atlantic ocean.

With panoramic views, guests not only witness one of the most beautiful cities in the world, but also have a first-class springboard to all the attractions that cosmopolitan Cape Town offers.

Address:
Pepper Club
Penthouse Suite, The Promenade, Victoria Road
Camps Bay, 8001, Cape Town
South Africa

Telephone:+27 (21) 438 0000
Fax:+27 (21) 438 1185

For more info and reservations visit www.pepperclub.co.za

The Grand Daddy has taken creativity to new heights with all its rooms and communal spaces with magical creative touches to ensure that guests are pleasantly surprised by the unexpected, the humorous and the interesting.

Owners Jody and Nick and their staff headed to the US to source the sleek sliver ‘land yachts’ that now constitute their unique penthouse suites. Each has been decorated by different artists and designers to specific themes. The concepts ranged from The Ballad of John & Yoko, adorned with a guitar and simple white interior, to Goldilocks and The Three Bears, which has a quaint storybook feel to it. Decking, trees and plants create a garden in the sky, supplemented by a mini outdoor cinema where retro drive-in and art house movies will be screened.

The Grand Daddy feels like a family-owned hotel and in some respects it is. It is a part of the Daddy Long Legs Group, who also brought us Cape Town’s original art hotel, Daddy Long Legs, and the Daddy Long Legs Self Catering Apartments. The philosophy is simple – provide excellent service, clean, comfortable rooms, a creative feel and charge less for it!

Address:
The Grand Daddy
38 Long Street
Cape Town
8001

Tel: +27 21 424 7247
Fax: +27 21 424 7248

For more info and reservations visit www.granddaddy.co.za

Nearest of all is the elegant area of Camps Bay with its beautiful golden beaches. Or, if you prefer adventure to sun-soaked relaxation, we can arrange sea fishing, shark and scuba diving, or whale watching trips.

Deluxe guest rooms and spacious suites, two breathtaking heated pools magically perched above the ocean, the glorious Azure Restaurant accompanying exquisite cuisine, wonderful friendly service with endlessly seductive sea views, all barely ten minutes from the bustling heart of Cape Town, with nearby attractions including prime diving spots, nature trails, and seals, dolphins, whales and penguins.

The resort was awarded the prestigious honor of being named Southern Africa’s only ‘Leading Spa 2005′ by The Leading Hotels of the World for providing guests with a truly luxurious and exceptional spa experience.

The 55 deluxe guest rooms and 15 luxurious suites at the Twelve Apostles are set in four secluded and individual wings linked to the public areas via airy walkways, all decorated with understated elegance and feature as standard a wide range of amenities, including 24 hour room service, individual air-conditioning, entertainment centers with DVD, and plush bathrobes and slippers. Rooms are either mountain or sea-facing. Additionally, Business Ready Rooms are designed to help you tear yourself away from the view, with a carefully thought out range of extra features that make working a pleasure including generous desk space, internet access and special lighting.

The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa recently appeared on the Condé Nast Traveler Magazine list of the 80 best new hotels in the world.” Hotel News: 2005 Winner of “The Best Hotel in Africa/Middle East” awarded by Leading Small Hotels of the World and Voted No.1 City Hotel and No.1 Hotel Spa, Africa and Middle East – Travel + Leisure 2009

When choosing one of the rooms or suites, the hardest part is deciding whether to overlook the mountains or the sea. Whichever direction you face, the views are stunning.

Address:
Twelve Apostles Hotel
Victoria Road,
Camps Bay.
Cape Town,
South Africa,

Tel: +27 (0) 21 437 9000
Fax: +27 (0) 21 437 9001

Website: www.12apostleshotel.com

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Canal Walk Shopping Centre is home to over 400 stores representing top local and global brands, including fashion, home-ware, gifts, jewelry, shoes, leather ware, music, arts and more, Canal Walk offers a comprehensive shopping experience in Cape Town all under one roof.

Canal Walk was developed at a cost of R1.3-billion and is one of the largest shopping malls in Africa. Canal Walk offers the most comprehensive and compelling lifestyle shopping experience in South Africa, including the widest selection of speciality stores such as; Mango, Guess, Ecko Unlimited, Converse, Nine West, Zoo York, Apple, Baby phat

Canal Walk’s Boulevard Shopping just added an exciting new dimension and emerged in an unique two-story-high glass building with exciting new stores such as; @homelivingspace, Cape Union Mart, Sports Direct, Bride & Co, Hi-Fi Corporation and Golfer’s Club, Urban Living @Furniture City, Footgear have opened their doors.

Canal Walk is home to 17 Nu Metro cinemas including the luxury Cinema Privé complex and if you feel like a good meal, you’ll find a mix of more than 30 restaurants, cafés and coffee shops, serving a range of menus. Canal Walk plays host to a variety of exhibitions, many of which are centre wide. Some examples are the Canal Walk Bridal Fair, The Cycle & Lifestyle Expo and the Canal Walk Motor show.

Situated a convenient 10-minute drive from Cape Town’s city centre, Canal Walk provides secure parking in 6 500 parking bays and is open daily from 9am to 9pm.

So, for an exciting new interactive, personal, fun and rewarding shopping experience, Canal Walk Shopping Center is a must!

Photo by flickrbug

Address:
Canal Walk Shopping Centre
Century Boulevard
Century City
7441

Info Line:  021 529 9699/8

website www.canalwalk.co.za

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