Simon’s In Constantia

Posted on April 6, 2013 by tamikadoubell

Okay, so when it comes to food i’m no expert. That being said, I do know a good steak when I taste one! I like eating food at nice places with good service, a great wine list and a cosy, festive atmosphere. I recently went to a restaurant here in Cape Town called Simon’s. It’s situated at a beautiful wine farm called Groot Constantia and during the day, the views of the vineyards are heavenly. My mom and I ordered a steak with cooked veggies and our friend ordered the duck. Together we shared a bottle of Merlot and it was the perfect evening. The food there is very good and I can highly recommend it! For dessert we had a cheeseboard. I must say, it’s my new all-time favourite. It got me thinking about some of the best places I’ve been for dinner here in Cape Town, South Africa. If you live here, here’s a list of places I would recommend (I also include some coffee places that offer light lunches because we all love a good coffee and it’s nice to try somewhere new):

For Dinner

1. The Brass Bell along the Main Road in Kalk Bay

2. Top of The Ritz Revolving Restaurant at The Ritz Hotel along the Main Road in Seapoint

3. Aubergine at 39 Barnet Street in Gardens

4. Duchess of Wisbeach at 3 Wisbeach Road in Seapoint

5. Carne at 70 Keerom Street in the City Centre

For light lunch and coffee

1. Jason Bakery at 185 Bree Street in the City Centre

2. Birds Cafe at 127 Church Street in the City Centre

3. Clarke’s at 133 Bree Street in the City Centre

4. Cafe Nood at The Quadrant Square, Wilderness Road in Claremont

5. O’ways Tea Cafe at 20 Dreyer Street in Claremont

How about you? What’s your favourite thing to order when you eat out? Leave a comment below or tweet me at @TamikaDoubell.

Filming Dear Me in Cape Town for Skybok

Posted on July 23, 2012 by tamikadoubell

Shooting the video profile of this divine coffee shop and restaurant – just off Longstreet in Cape Town, South Africa – was a pleasure!

It shares the same owner as Tjing Tjing rooftop bar, which is located above it.

I can personally recommend their cappuccinos!

An all-day brasserie, pantry and event space, this is really a nice place to host a function you’re having!

On Skybok.net, you can find it under the categories of ‘Coffee Shops’ and ‘Restaurants’ – and it is, in fact, the very first coffee shop we’ve shot in Cape Town……so a gorgeous and exciting time!

Breakfasts, lunches and afternoon nibbles are what you can expect to find here.

I love the upstairs function areas – very chic and quirky.

For more photos Skybok took on the day, click HERE.

Here are some more interesting blog articles written about Dear Me on popular blogs:

http://www.capetownmagazine.com/bistros/Treat-yourself-at-Dear-Me/94_22_18494

http://www.eatout.co.za/Restaurants/8569/Cape-Town/Bistro/Dear-Me

http://www.capetownmagazine.com/events/Thursday-dinners-at-Dear-Me/2012-07-19/11_37_53951

http://www.sa-venues.com/things-to-do/westerncape/dear-me/

Filming News Café in Port Elizabeth for Skybok

Posted on June 27, 2012 by tamikadoubell

“Celebrate we will, because life is short but sweet for certain.” -Dave Matthews

I think News Café is hot!

It’s a great place to be for any special occasion, or simply just for a good night out.

We shot this one in PE at – you’re favourite and mine – The Boardwalk!

We got it on a nice day and everyone was excited and friendly, which is great..

We all know the News Café brand… there’s one in practically every city in South Africa (well, more than one).

Check out their website, it’s pretty cool - http://www.newscafe.co.za/

“You are only young once, after that you have to think of another excuse” -Billy Arthur

I remember coming here one night when DJ Fresh was playing. Good times!

They serve all kinds of cocktails (my favourite is a Mojito) and basically News Café is a combination of a coffee shop, restaurant, nightclub and bar.

They do breakfasts, lunches and dinners.

For more photos Skybok took, click HERE