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| La
Med |
Price:
R 80 Wine R 39 |
La Med is a favourite watering hole for trendy locals
and beach bodies, and a a fantastic sundower spot, with
a large boardwalk terrace for alfresco dining (or just
drinking). It is somewhat of a chameleon, changing from
bar to restaurant
to fashionable live music venue in
a matter of hours, and is always eventful, especially
at the weekend.
The food is quite basic but extremely tasty,
with a healthy variety of burgers, pizzas, seafood and
salads. The pizzas are particularly good, with creations
such as the Clifton First Pizza, with mushroom, chicken
strips and avocado. No lunch is served here on weekdays. |
Address:
Glen Country Club, Victoria Road, Clifton
Telephone: (021) 438 5600
Facsimile: (021) 438 2018
Email address: lamed@kristensen.co.za
Website address: www.lamed.co.za |
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| Long
Street Café |
Price:
R 60 Wine: R 35 |
The sister bar of the Obz Café in Observatory,
this deli style city café
is a magnet for the stunning people and the media set,
with its industrial chic, floor to ceiling windows,
big screen TV and fabulous cocktails. Service can be
frustratingly slow (it seems the waitrons are chosen
more for good looks than ability) however the atmosphere
is brilliant, especially on the pavement tables.
The food is very inexpensive and tasty,
with dishes including ostrich burgers, coconut chicken
strips with Thai curry and creamy chilli or spinach
roulade, as well as a range of baguettes, pizzas and
ciabatta toasties. It is closed Sundays. |
Address:
259 Long Street
Telephone: (021) 424 2464 |
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| Mama
Africa |
Price:
R 130, or R 160 for a 3 course set menu
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Mama Africa is not just a further tourist trap promoting
‘authentic’ Africana for gullible foreigners.
The tourists and locals who gather to enjoy the nightly
live music often swarm into the dining area,
therefore diners are advised chose a table as far from
the bar as possible if they prefer eating their food
out of the way of circling bodies.
The decor can only be described as African kitsch,
bamboo lined walls, multicoloured chairs, a giant crocodile
lamp and a zebra striped pool table are just some of
the splendid quirks. The food has a strong local flavour,
including specialties like Dovi Zimbabwean chicken and
peanut stew, crocodile kebabs, bobotie (a Cape Malay
baked meat and egg dish) and frozen yoghurt for dessert.
Mama Africa is open late but closed on Sundays. |
Address:
178 Long Street
Telephone: (021) 424 8634
Facsimile: (021) 424 9457
Email address: mama@gem.co.za |
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| Miller’s
Thumb |
Price:
R 110 Wine: R 35 |
Solly’s seafood is the specialty
at this busy and extremely popular little restaurant
on the fashionable Kloof Nek Road, although there are
numerous other options available on
the frequently changing menu at the Miller’s Thumb.
Influences come from around the world (including Indian,
East Asian, Mediterranean and Cajun cooking) resulting
in such delights as the Yaki Soba (a Japanese noodle
stir fry with chicken, prawns and cashew) and the Jambalaya
(prawns, mussels, clams, chicken and chorizo sausage
in a pan of Canjun spiced rice and peppers).
The atmosphere is inviting and friendly,
with menus scribbled up on big blackboards, a dinky
terrace for outdoor dining and a distinctive décor
of colourful orange and green. Lunch is not served on
Mondays or Saturdays, and Miller's Thumb is closed on
Sundays. |
Address:
10b Kloof Nek Road, Tamboerskloof
Telephone: (021) 424 3838
Facsimile: (021) 424 3838
Email address: thethumb@mweb.co.za |
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| Wasabi |
Price: R 140, or R 160 for
a 3 course set menu |
In the refined surroundings of Constantia Village, Wasabi
has recognized itself as the restaurant for the trendy
crowd, who come to enjoy the natural Japanese
food. Sitting beneath the glowing lanterns with a Wasabi
seafood platter is a wonderful way to round off a day.
The decor dabbles with bamboo, dark wood, wicker and
stone floors, while the menu is extensive, including
Japanese favourites of sushi, ramen, wasabi, maki, as
well as a variety of salads (including a sushi salad),
meat, stirfry, poultry and seafood options.
South Africa meets East Asia with the luscious flame
grilled ostrich fillet with a teriyaki basting. The
kitchen is open plan, so diners can watch the chefs’
capable abilities. The chocolate spring rolls with choc
- almond or choc - banana fillings are a magnificent
must. |
Address: Shop 17, Old Village, Constantia Village Shopping
Centre, Constantia
Telephone: (021) 794 6546
Facsimile: (021) 794 0450
Email address: info@wasabi.co.za
Website address: www.wasabi.co.za |
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