CNN describes Cape Town as one of the world’s most beautiful cities, its ocean and mountain views being what makes it particularly special. It writes that the city experiences four seasons in a day, and that allows its locals and visitors to experience a variety of things to do. Despite the water shortage, it is ‘still one of the planet’s most extraordinary destinations’. (more…)
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Mon 6 Aug 2018
CNN sings Cape Town’s praises, advises 30 Best things to do in the city!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Bree Street, Camps Bay, Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Clifton, Coffee, Constantia, Dancing, Food news, Franschhoek, Restaurant news, Stellenbosch, WhaleTales Blog, Wine news
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Mon 15 Jan 2018
Zeitz MOCAA FOOD chic interior, serves light Café and Bistro menu until the end of January!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Art, Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Food news, Restaurant news, V&A Waterfront, WhaleTales Blog
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On Friday I was in the Silo District, showing my young friend Bella Bauer around this new area in the Waterfront. Spontaneously we decided to eat at FOOD, on the sixth floor of the Zeitz MOCAA Museum of Contemporary African Art. We found a stylish eatery with a Cafë and Bistro Menu, which runs until the end of the month before the eatery switches to a two- and three-course Menu. (more…)
Sun 15 Oct 2017
Blooming Garden Day celebrated at Kat van Duinen Design, with Babylonstoren and Blomboy!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, design, Events, Food news, WhaleTales Blog
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Yesterday I attended a Garden Party to celebrate today’s Garden Day, an annual celebration of the enjoyment of our gardens. The Avant-Garde-n celebration was held in the Boutique and Gallery of designer Kat van Duinen and artist Kelly Gough at the Old Biscuit Mill. (more…)
Fri 13 Oct 2017
Audi Cape Town Sweet Service Award! Now Now Sour Service Award!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Art, Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Coffee, Food news, Service news, WhaleTales Blog
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The Sweet Service Award goes to Audi Cape Town, and its Service Ambassador Walied. I couldn’t unlock my car boot, having locked my handbag inside it, and drove to Audi Cape Town on a Saturday morning for help, not expecting any Service staff member to be on duty! But Walied was on duty, and did some wriggling with my boot, managing to open it, to find that the handbag strap had got caught in the locking mechanism of the boot! He fixed this with a smile and charm, proud to have been of service! Audi Cape Town continues to astound me. (more…)
Tue 10 Oct 2017
The Yard opens in Waterfront’s Silo District as multi-cultural cuisine Lifestyle Restaurant, Bar, Deli, and Homeware outlet!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under accommodation, Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Coffee, Food news, Restaurant news, V&A Waterfront, WhaleTales Blog
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The new The Yard in the Silo District of the V&A Waterfront opened last week, as a multi-cultural cuisine restaurant, but also offering a bar, a homeware shop, and a Deli. It is the most unique restaurant I have experienced, in its diverse food offering. (more…)
Mon 2 Oct 2017
Restaurant openings continue unabated in Cape Town and Winelands: October 2017!
Posted by Chris von Ulmenstein under Bree Street, Cape Town, Chris von Ulmenstein, Constantia, Dancing, Food news, Franschhoek, Michelin, Restaurant news, Stellenbosch, WhaleTales Blog
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The explosion of restaurant openings in Cape Town and the Winelands in September is flowing into October too. Last month saw the opening of Tiger’s Milk Kloof Street, Marrow, Davy Croquettes, The Yard, Schoon de Companje in its new premises, Pierino Penati at Villa 47, and Firefish, amongst others.
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Restaurant Openings
# Tiger’s Milk has opened its restaurant and Bar Splendido on Kloof Street and Rheede Street in Cape Town (photograph) (more…)
