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Baking dreams into reality: The Charly’s Bakery story

Charly’s Bakery, a beloved Cape Town institution, is more than just a bakery – it’s a journey that began in 1989 when Charly and Jacqui Biess opened their doors in Thibault Square. From its early days, Charly’s Bakery has evolved into a vibrant hub of creativity, warmth and community, leaving an indelible mark on the Cape Town culinary scene. With… Read more →
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Harbour House: A myriad of delectable flavours, guaranteed

It’s never an easy feat recommending a restaurant to friends or family – it comes with weight of a delectable dining experience, or a dining disaster. Luckily, every bite at the Harbour House guarantees a myriad of bold, wonderful flavours perfectly entwined in each dish. So when anyone asks for a recommendation, the time-tested Harbour House often rolls off the… Read more →
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Introducing The Two of Us: A blend of crochet and creativity

Handmade in Cape Town, The Two of Us is the brainchild of Jess and Steph, two talented individuals who share a deep passion for crochet and who brought their creative visions to life to create something truly special. With their enchanting crochet apparel and homeware, The Two of Us invites you to embark on a delightful journey of style and… Read more →
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Foodies! Meet Time Out Market Cape Town’s first five vendors

It’s been a good few months since we bid a sad farewell to the V&A Food Market, consoled by the announcement that the prestigious Time Out Market would be building its first African home right here in the Mother City later in 2023. After much anticipation, Time Out Market Cape Town has announced the first five award-winning vendors set to create… Read more →
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Leopard’s Leap South African Table is a feast of food and fun

A long table, delighted diners, very tasty food accompanied by well-chosen wines and a good-natured chat with the chef and wine ambassador – this is what you get at the Leopard’s Leap South African Table. Driving into Franschhoek is always a treat, with the blue-grey mountains etched against the cerulean sky, cupping a valley of green. And the promise of… Read more →
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Khayelitsha Fashion Week: Local brands embrace their elegance

Khayelitsha Fashion Week is an annual event that takes place in Cape Town, celebrating local brands and providing them with a platform to showcase their latest collections and designs. This year, the event will be held at the Artscape Theatre, promising to be a fashion extravaganza. The main purpose of Khayelitsha Fashion Week is to prepare, develop and establish local… Read more →
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5 Asian restaurants in Cape Town to add to your “must-try” list

It’s become clear that eating food is considered much more than simply a survival technique here in the Cape. Oftentimes, it’s become the very activity we centre our social lives around. When was the last time a TikTok restaurant review appeared on your ‘for you page’? Probably just yesterday – if not seven minutes ago – given the hype of food… Read more →
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Cape Town restaurants serving authentic tastes of South Korea

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Cape Town, the city that keeps on giving, is an avid foodie’s dream. With a multitude of flavours to choose from, why not discover the sweet and spicy jewels of the East? Also read: Cape Town’s ever-growing list of restaurants Grab your chingus and head down to these culinary gems for a true… Read more →
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Kanéla Café: Your local brunch spot and hangout

Calling all vegans, ketoers, banters and the hungry. If it’s not already, Kanéla Café is about to become your new local favourite for all your plant-based and taste-bud desires. From the moment you enter, the earthy look and feel of the café embraces you as if you’ve just stepped into the solace of Mother Nature’s arms. There’s ample seating all… Read more →
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Where to go when you feel like eating fish & chips in Cape Town

There is nothing quite like chowing down on fish and chips: deep-fried hake or snoek wrapped in newspaper, a bag of slap chips and a hand swatting away the seagulls. So, where should you go when you feel like eating fish & chips in Cape Town? Lucky Fish With multiple locations across the city, Lucky Fish is known for serving… Read more →
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