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for hand-painted fabrics and Carrol Boyes for
With its balmy Mediterranean-style climate pewter-ware (waterfront.co.za).
(albeit sometimes lashed by Atlantic storms), Long Street: find leading independent
bountiful produce from sea and soil, and design labels in boutiques such as Milk and
global melting pot of cultures and cuisines, Misfit, and high-end African designer
the region is a foodie heaven. Plus, everyone homeware and gifts at Tribal Trends.
is extremely knowledgeable and justly proud Franschhoek: head to this pretty town in the
of the region’s wines. Winelands for excellent leather and hide
Making headlines: this year the One&Only accessories crafted from ostrich, kudu, zebra
resort brought the first Nobu and Gordon and snake. Also, remarkable sculptures in
Ramsay’s Maze restaurants to the continent. polished granite and malachite.
At Nobu, recommend the classic seven-
course Omakase tasting menu shared with
Mix
the locally influenced Cape Town version. Long Street: the place to go for an authentic,
Maze combines Ramsay’s famous signature urban vibe. The Waiting Room and
dishes with top local ingredients. Suggest a Neighbourhood, with their lively terraces
Winemaker’s hosted private dinner: multi- overlooking the street, have a grungy buzz
course tasting menus with each dish paired that attracts the likes of Leo Di Caprio when
to a selected wine from the host’s estate, in town. But surely the coolest place on the
served in the Wine Loft, perched above the street is the Granddaddy, a designer boutique
main restaurant within the spectacular hotel complex which includes the Revue
5,000 bottle three-storey wine collection. theatre, a classy bar with white ostrich
This memorable experience is good value at leather decor and live music, and a roof
£50 per head . Tel: 0027 21 421 5888. garden complete with 1950s Airstream
World-class: La Colombe is one of two Cape caravans, decked out as ensuite guestrooms
Town eateries making this year’s San with surreal, quirky interiors designed by
Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants list local artists (granddaddy.co.za).
(the other being Le Quartier Francais in Planet Champagne: an appropriate name
Franschhoek). Nestled in the lovely for the sumptuous bar at the Mount Nelson
surroundings of the Uitsig estate vineyards in hotel, firmly established as a popular spot for
Constantia, British chef Luke Dale-Roberts the well-heeled in-crowd and visiting celebs.
produces exciting contemporary French- On the Waterfront: the cosy wood-panelled
fusion dishes, washed down with very local Bascule Bar at the Cape Grace Hotel is an
estate wines (lacolombe.co.za). upmarket watering hole, with 400 whiskeys
Cape secret: locals in the know wanting to and tasting sessions arranged.
get away from the city head to the charming Camps Bay cool: another high-end hangout
historic towns along the False Bay coast, is the fashionable suburb of Camps Bay. Chic
including Kalk Bay. Here the Harbour House beachfront bars including Bungalow, Kove,
restaurant is a popular hangout; enjoy local Blues and Cafe Caprice all offer great settings
seafood treats such as oysters soused in for lounging with cocktails while watching
pickled ginger and rose champagne. the sun setting in the Atlantic. The five-star
(harbourhouse.co.za) Bay Hotel’s bar is also a prime spot for this, its
Boozy brunch: Saturday brunch at the Old garden terrace complete with a pink-lit
Biscuit Mill in the Woodstock district is a infinity plunge pool (thebayhotel.com).
must for foodies. More than 50 local food
growers, organic producers, artisans and
Meet
chefs gather to sell their wares. Shoppers The multi-space International Convention
browse the tempting stalls before they fill Centre (cticc.co.za) which can host up to
the buzzing communal tables for hearty 9,500 delegates, adjoining the Westin Grand
brunches complete with local champagnes, (see ttgluxury winter 08) is the city’s main
wines and ciders. It’s also a hub for fashion, conference venue. For a more unusual event
crafts and antiques (theoldbiscuitmill.co.za). venue, suggest the Kirstenbosch Botanical
High tea: afternoon tea in the elegant Gardens in the
surroundings of the Mount Nelson hotel is a Unesco-listed Table
To Robben Island
Cape Town institution. An exotic array of Mountain National
VICTORIA &
TABLE BAY
ALFRED
infusions are served in glass teapots, with Park. It has a fully
WATERFRONT
To Camps
old-fashioned egg timers to ensure a perfect equipped conference Bay
Green Point
brew. A grand table groans with wonderful and exhibition centre Stadium
cakes, pastries and savouries, and guests help for up to 380 delegates
Cape Grace
themselves to as much as they like for around (sanbi.org/frames/
One&Only
BEN SCHOEMAN
DOCK
£12 per head (mountnelson.co.za). kirstfram.htm).
DUNCAN DOCK
Mode
The V&A Waterfront: this is a tourist hub
Must-do
International
Convention Centre
and scene of some of the city’s best shopping, Table Mountain: pick a clear morning and
SIGNAL
HILL
from Gucci, Jimmy Choo and co in the main go for it, either by cable car or energetic
mall to an excellent choice of local arts and hike. Explore its Unesco-listed National
crafts in the Red and Blue sheds. Notable Park which reaches all the way
LION’S RUMP
Long Street
home-grown designers include Carole Nevin down to Cape
Old Buscuit Mill
Mount Nelson Hotel
40
To Table Mountain
city cape town
autumn 09
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