Today Kfm, the Cape’s largest radio station, announced its 30 Best of the Cape businesses in the Western Cape, having narrowed down its Top 5 Finalists in each category after its 1,2 million listeners voted, and revealing the 30 category winners.
The 30 winners are the following:
Eat & Drink :
*. Best Breakfast Spot : Bo-Kaap Deli
*. Best Date Night Restaurant : Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia
*. Best Takeaway Spot: Butler’s Pizza
*. Best Coffee: Bootlegger Coffee Company
*. Best Pet-friendly Eatery : The Grill Shack
*. Best Local Craft Beer: Darling Brew in Woodstock
*. Best Family Restaurant: Ashley’s Family Restaurant in Goodwood
*. Best Farm Stall: Peregrine Farm Stall in Grabouw
‘. Best Biltong: J&M
*. Best Bakery : Ou Meul Bakery & Café
*. Best Local Craft Spirit Brand: Hout Bay Harbour Distillery in Hout Bay
Fan Favorites
*. Best Professional Sports Team or Person : DHL Stormers
*. Best Amateur Sports Club : Hamilton’s Rugby Club in Green Point
*. Best Local Musician : YoungstaCPT
Business
*. Best Hairdresser: The Mom Salon in Kuilsriver
*. Best Barber: Moustache Barber Shop in Camps Bay
*. Best Place to Sweat: Parkrun
*. Best Neighbourhood Shop: The Roots Earth Friendly Pantry
*. Best Internet Service Provider : Afrihost
*. Best Online Store : Takealot.com
*. Best Professional Service Provider : Dogs Day Out in Strand
Stay
*. Best Wedding Venue: Joubertsdal Country Estate in Swellendam
*. Best Weekend Stay: Kagga Kamma Nature Reserve in Cederberg
*. Best Dorpie: Knysna
*. Best Hotel: Old MacDaddy Trailer Park
*. Best Market: Elgin Railway Market
Experience
*. Best Farm Stall: Peregrine Farm Stall in Grabouw
*. Best Adventure Experience: Ceres Rail Company in Cape Town
*. Best Tourism Attraction: Table Mountain Cableway
*. Best Wine Farm Experience: Babylonstoren
*. Best Kids Party Spot : Bugs Playpark
A special new Kfm Station Choice Award 2033 went to Bertie, the smallest coffee service in Cape Town.
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The world’s newest and fastest growing sport Padel, and growing by the minute with 18 million players around the world, is setting the sport world on fire. Hosting the African Padel Tournament on the Camps Bay Sportsfield will create even more interest in the sport.
The Sweet Service Award goes to Labotessa Hotel and Café and its owner Johan du Plessis, for his continuous generosity in spoiling me when I pop in there for their wonderful Appeltaart or all-Day Breakfast, sitting at their outside tables. It is a wonderful inner-City refuge with friendly Service, a Dutch-inspired interior design, and good food.
As a food writer, I do strike it lucky once in a while. One of the highlights of this year’s invitations was that from the Finnish Embassy to attend their ‘Fancy Finnish Food’ Dinner held at the home of the Finnish Honorary Consul Philip Palmgren. The aim of the event was to communicate to South Africans what Finnish cuisine and spirits are all about.