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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What a good news message from the City of Cape Town yesterday, in its weekly Water feedback to its residents and to businesses. Cape Town Deputy Mayor Ian Neilson announced that it is the reduced usage by the agricultural sector that is allowing the positive water supply projection, extending Day Zero by almost a month, from 16 April to 11 May. An article I found on Facebook provides additional good news to the water projection, it not being clear if this has been factored into the latest Day Zero calculation. Punitive water tariffs since 1 February may also slowly be starting to show their effect. 
It was fellow writer Llewellyn Lambert who introduced me to the brand new winery Paserene, and who suggested that we stop at it when driving past it outside Franschhoek last week. We were very impressed with the beautiful new tasting room, and the exquisite three wines that we were offered to taste. 
I have been an avid supporter of OpenWine, ever since Seth Shezi and I went to pop in to see the wine tasting service and wine shop, which opened on Wale Street in August last year. I enjoyed their weekly wine estate introductions and tastings, which were held for a couple of months. On Tuesday