Sunshine Lounge

  This is what  memories are made of. Home made malva pudding, fresh out the oven with a generous dolop of custard. Hot sweet rich Malva pudding. The ubiquitous South African dessert originally from Holland, comfort food personified.  

Cafe cuisine

Café Chic by Conrad Gallagher a celebrated Michelin starred chef, is located in a private building in the busy neighbourhood of Cape Town’s City Centre serving up market Modern Cafe cuisine.Recently acquired and upgraded by Conrad and his wife, Candice, Café Chic serves lunch, dinner and late night cocktails in two dining rooms, a bar, […]

Over Coals

Nothing can beat freshly caught fish grilled over hot coals and if you are in Knysna you need to find a place close to Hartenbos if I remember correctly.

The Fat Fish

Situated on Central Beach, offering mountain and sea views Fat Fish is a stylish fish restaurant and tapas bar. Patrons walk straight off the beach for a cocktail on the open deck or enjoy the some of the best seafood that can bve found in Plett. They also cater for bespoke weddings, private functions and […]

California Burger

Saturday mornings find us at the Farmers Market in Harkerville where Jono does the California Burger he rates as the best to be had in the Garden Route. It’s a delicious hand made pattie with onion, garlic and soya sauce inside. Fresh lettuce, tomato and special California Sauce. All on a fresh bun and served […]

River Cafe

Cradled in an indigenous setting surrounded by tranquil gardens overlooking the Klein Piesang River populated with water lilies and a range of birds, you will find the restaurant Liv Green at River Cafe. They offer a 2 course Sunday Lunch as well as an ala carte menu with a range of Smoothies and Fresh Juices […]

South African breakfast

Finding a breakfast cafe in the UK that understands what is meant when you order your egg easy over, is not easy. But not at the Sunny Side Up Cafe in Wolverton. Their South African breakfast comes standard, eggs easy over.

Confused

Well now travelling on the garden route is something that I’ve done about as much of as a person can. It’s an unusual place, beautiful in a way that few places are. Years ago I cycled the old seven passes road, took a heavy old clunker bicycle up the montague pass and found the Herold […]

PE’s Friendly Stranger

PE is not a pretty city. And Valley Rd is one of the last places you would expect to find a friendly stranger. But find one you will, on Upper Valley Road in a stone  building that used to be the harbour master’s house. There is a downstairs lounge with very low ceiling that is […]