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Eating Out

NOW OPEN: Some-Tjing New: Look Who's Serving Up Kaiseki-Style Food on Longmarket

One of the city’s favourite rooftop bars is opening a sophisticated new Japanese restaurant in the space where Dear Me used to be

Asian

Asian Street Food at Lucky Bao Restaurant in Hout Bay

Experience a burst of flavours from the East at this eight-seater food bar

Burgers

Beefcakes serves up camp in Cape Town

Do you like carousel horses? Pay Beefcakes a visit and you’ll find out why I asked.

Eating Out

A Taste Of Farm Life In A Self-Catering Farm Cottage At The Foot Of The Drakenstein Mountains

With beautiful fireplaces, a range of wine pairings and experiences, and elegant accommodation, every minute at Boschendal is the epitome of farm living

Steakhouse

New Place: Honest, Fuss-free Eatery Takes Over Where Buzbey Grill Left Off. Here’s What’s Changed

The Buzbey Grill in Three Anchor Bay closed its doors after decades in operation. The Shop, which opened recently, is the fresh new spot serving good, simple food sourced locally

Cafes

NOW OPEN: Three Women, One Dream And Now They Have A Coffee Shop on Long Street

An accountant, a pharmacist and a writer have taken the leap and opened their coffee shop – celebrate with a R50 curry bowl

Vegetarian

Now Closed: But An Exciting New Place is Popping Up In The Old Dear Me Space Soon

Note that, sadly, veggie eatery Dear Me has closed its doors. But we know of something new coming here soon

Bistros

The Shortmarket Club

Get exciting food and a feel of luxury.

Steakhouse

Temporarily Closed: Sea Point’s Iconic Top of The Ritz Revolving Restaurant

Temporarily closed: The Grand Parade-style masala gatsby and Cape gooseberry sorbet chilli are a delightful surprise. The smoke-infused chocolate treat will transport you back to barefoot days at Tokai forest. This is some of what you’ll experience on the seven-course menu at Top of The Ritz