Author: Dax
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A Sea Change review
A Sea Change is a gentle documentary, in contrast to some of the documentaries which give you nightmares for months afterwards like Earthlings. This documentary looks at the topic of ocean acidification which is something most people are not aware of. We are aware that the oceans absorb carbon dioxide, in fact scientists have been…
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Superette review
When the Biscuit Mill opened a few years ago, it didn’t take a prophet to predict that Woodstock was on track for a revival. I must admit that I imagined it would happen faster but I think it is finally hitting a tipping point now. There are several restaurants and clubs popping up. I enjoy getting…
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Truth Coffee Cult launch
Finally an answer to the question that is on everyone’s lips: What’s the difference between a cappuccino and a flat white? You will hear all sorts of answers to that question but few people are as qualified to answer it as David Donde. Cape Town coffee aficionados will be familiar with Origin coffee and those…
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The Brass Bell review
The Brass Bell has been around for a many years (more than 60) and in fact, it’s been a long time since I was last there. It used to be a seedy bar, with some very interesting (read unappealing) characters who frequented it. After my first experience there, I was in no hurry to return which…
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L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate review
Having done my research into what the Queen’s Plate is all about, I decided I had better take it seriously. So I organised myself a white suit and a hot date (see pic 1 – and notice my strict adherence to the blue and white theme). I also tried to have an early night so…
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Grand Cafe and Beach review
The other day someone asked me if I thought the Grand on the Beach is the place of the season and after thinking about it I said yes. So it’s important for me to get this review out to you. I’ve been twice, once for lunch and once for dinner, so that combined with my…
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L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate intro
My only exposure to horse racing so far has been the J&B Met. I’ve attended it for about 10 consecutive years. You can read one of my reviews here and see photos here and here. The only other race day I have wanted to attend is the Durban July, until recently. For the last couple…
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Aqua Festival review
There are many options for entertainment in Cape Town this season. Kirstenbosch concerts, Cats and Vaudeville are just some of the many options. The Aqua Festival at the V&A Waterfront definitely needs to make the list as well. I went attended the carols and the Johhny Clegg concert and they were both fun evening, especially with…
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Things you must do in Cape Town this summer
One thing about living in Cape Town is that you are never short of visitors. Everyone wants to visit Cape Town so it makes you feel very popular. I try not to think about the fact that nobody visited me in all the years I lived in PE and very few while I was living…
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The Grand review
I’ve heard all sorts of feedback about The Grand in Camps Bay. Most of it was positive but some people said it is really pricey. I didn’t really make it a priority to eat there and so they have been open about a year now and I still haven’t been. They have also just opened…