Author: Dax
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La Mouette review
I’ve eaten at La Mouette twice since the launch party and subsequent media dinner. Once unannounced and under invitation the second time. The a la carte option is per item rather than per course as it was previously. I don’t think this will affect the bill much (starters range from R45 to R55 and mains…
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2010 Wine Magazine Sauvignon Blanc Top 10
Last week I attended the awards ceremony for the Wine Magazine Sauvignon Blanc competition. It was held at Bread & Wine on Moreson estate, which was one of the main reasons I went. I haven’t been there for ages despite it being one of my favourite restaurants. Unfortunately the lunch was not up to their…
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San Julian review
If you’re expecting the Mexican food you’re used to eating here in Cape Town, you’ll be disappointed. What we are accustomed to is referred to by Americans as Texmex, a bastardisation of Mexican food to make it more appealing to the junk food generation. What San Julian serves is real Mexican food as eaten by…
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End of the Line review
When I went to see End of the Line at Nu Metro in the V&A the other night, I was disappointed but not surprised. I was disappointed to see that there were only about twenty people watching the documentary while half the other movies were completely sold out. I was not surprised though, documentaries are…
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Kirstenbosch Concerts 2010/2011
Kirstenbosch concerts start up again in November. Below is the schedule of artists so that you can plan ahead. I would recommend buying tickets in advance for the popular concerts as they sell out before the day. The prices vary depending on popularity (check the rate next to the artist) and the age of the…
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One80 Fitness Evaluation Results
There are many advantages to using the services of a personal trainer. For example: Optimises your training program to suit your goals and level of fitness Advise on exercise form so that you get maximum benefit from your time in the gym Having an appointment with your trainer motivates you to get to the gym…
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30 Minute Meals by Jamie Oliver review
I like Jamie Oliver. I recently watched his Ted talk and was really impressed with what he had to say. He is very passionate about improving children’s eating habits. I also already own two of his cookbooks: Cook with Jamie, which goes into a lof of detail about the basics of working with food, and…
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One & Only Cape Town review
When the One & Only was built recently I didn’t really pay much attention. After all, what use is a 6 star hotel to a poor local? (Yes I know there is no such thing as 6 star, but believe me, if there was…) Little did I know that I would be spending a lot…
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2010 Cap Classique Challenge
The other day I attended the awards ceremony for the 2010 Cap Classique Challenge, sponsored by Wine magazine and Amorim (they make corks). Amorim is a very appropriate sponsor because even if all wine bottles move to screw cap closures, nobody would allow that to happen to champagne (or cap classique). The sound of the…
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American Express Platinum Fine Dining Awards 2011
This year the awards were held at Jardine restaurant on Jordan estate and that was one of the main reasons I attended. That place is incredibly beautiful and the food is always amazing. George did not disappoint and I ate until I nearly popped. There are 88 restaurants which received awards this year, up from…