Relax With Dax

Author: Dax

  • Age of Stupid review

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    I’ve thought long and hard why it is that we, as human beings, find it so difficult to take decisive action to combat the climate catastrophe we face. The answer is complicated and multi faceted but I think one of the biggest reasons is that the impact of our actions now will only be noticeable…

  • The Quarter review

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    This is a whole review of The Quarter, although you can just read a quarter of the whole if you want to be half hearted. Sorry about that, moving on swiftly then: I only got to eat at the Showroom a couple of times but did enjoy it and understood why Bruce Robertson has been…

  • Boo Radley’s review

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    I’ve realised that I am an appreciator of effort. When I walk into a restaurant and it is apparent that they have gone to a lot of effort to create a pleasant experience, I get the feeling that they care about me. Obviously effort can go horribly wrong when combined with bad taste or a…

  • Mesopotamia review

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    I’ve lived in Cape Town for over 10 years now and I have never been to Mesopotamia. There is one specific reason for that, I heard that you sit on cushions on the floor. I do not like sitting on the floor, I find it very extremely uncomfortable. However, I was invited to Mesopotamia for a…

  • Plush Boutique Carwash review

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    I recently treated myself to a morning at a spa and walked away from it feeling refreshed and looking new and shiny. When i got into my car I realised that my car needed to get the same sort of treatment. It was looking (and smelling) as tired as I had felt before my spa…

  • Massimo’s Pizza Club review

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    Writing critical reviews either depresses me or makes me angry, both emotions I don’t particularly care for. I guess I should appreciate the contrast they provide though, as it means that I can get genuinely excited when I get to review a gem like Massimo’s Pizza Club. My favourite pizza spot is Col’cacchio, I like…

  • Speedway Cafe review

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    I love discovering interesting places. I had heard about the Speedway 105 Cafe (it has been open for 6 months), but had never been there. In fact, I had never even seen it even though I have driven along that street several times. When I finally went, I realised why I had never seen it:…

  • Myoga (special) review

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    I’ve eaten at Ginja and Shoga several times, so am familiar with Mike Basset’s good work. I’ve been hearing good reports on Myoga for the last six months or so. I also popped in when I was in the area and was really impressed with the decor. So my visit to Myoga had the potential…

  • Poll change: From public transport to car guards

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    A few days ago I tweeted a link to an information video on the new Integrated Rapid Transport (IRT) system planned for Cape Town. If you missed my tweet, here’s the link again: http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/irt/Pages/IRT_promo_video.aspx It looks like a great system, but in the mean time we still have to get around using what’s available. With…

  • Overture at Hidden Valley review

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    After my fantastic experience with a food and wine pairing at Rust en Vrede, I’m suddenly excited to try more pairings. I read some rave reviews about Overture and was very impressed with the value on offer. The tasting menu is R205 for 3 courses, R250 for 4 and R300 for 5. With wine it becomes…