Relax with Dax

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This review is a bit late to help you because tonight is the last show. But I’m sure the show will be on again soon and it also gives me an opportunity to talk about the new On Broadway.

On Broadway has moved to what was the old New Space Theatre next to the Grand Daddy hotel in Long Street. The theatre is upstairs and the restaurant is on street level where the old Time Out Cafe used to be. We ate at the restaurant before the show but I think I’ll review that separately because I think they want the restaurant to stand on it’s own and attract people who aren’t necessarily going to see a show at the theatre. But seeing as you’re so well behaved, I’ll tell you that the food is not bad and it’s really good value.

The theatre is a proper theatre, albeit small. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Brio is in the old Riboville space and is owned by Lauren and Skippy who also own the Codfather in Camps Bay. It has a very different feel from Riboville. While Riboville was a large space with modern decor juxtapositioned against the old original wood paneling and marble walls, Brio embraces the old feel and the decor reflects the style and class of that era. Lovely chandeliers and ornate furniture combine to create a unique space. Some aspects remind me of the recently restored Casa Labia in Muizenburg. One might think that the space and decor would create a stiff environment, but it’s actually warm, welcoming and casual.

Brio is much smaller than Riboville was, which helps with the atmosphere. Where the sushi bar used to be is now a lounge (which can be used as a private dining option for functions etc) and on the other side is Liquorice and Lime coffee shop, so you can’t access Brio from St Georges mall side. The old bank manager’s office (which was a private dining rom, is now the smoking room with couches and a fireplace. The vault downstairs, one of the most interesting elements of this old building (built in 1893) is going to be used for something interesting apparently, but we’ll have to wait to see what that is as they are keeping it as a surprise.

The menu is quite short, with the mains consisting of approximately six meat options, six fish options, a chicken option and a vegetarian option. Prices are about normal for a smart Cape Town restaurant. A fillet steak with pepper sauce costs R136, or R116 without sauce. A burger with guacomole and bacon costs R79, and the whole baby chicken seems quite pricey at R149. We were in the mood for seafood and seeing as there is a connection to the Codfather, we thought we would give it a go. Instead of having the grilled calamari (R49) and steamed mussels (R58) for starter, then moving onto linefish (R118) and prawns (R189), we opted for the seafood platter for two (R600). They did twist convince us to have the deep fried camembert (served with rocket, caramelised macadamia nuts, figs and a balsamic – R62) to start. The starter was delicious, the fresh rocket cut through the rich camembert and the caramelised macadamia nuts were an interesting addition.

The seafood platter was really good. [Read the rest of this entry...]

For those of you that don’t live in Cape Town or missed the feature on me in the Weekend Argus newspaper. Click the image below to see the article.

• Southern suburbs Green Drinks @ Josephines' Mill, 7pm 2nite. Presentations by Greenstuff, Marine Stewardship Council, ProNature & Backsberg #
• Finally, I'm having dinner at Bizerca tonight. If one more person told me I have to eat there…. #
• RT @JardineCapeTown: We're taking a break from 7 – 16 Aug and will only be open Tue – Sat for Aug & Sep, back to 6 days/week in Oct. #
• The couple I was dining with had to go to the hospital because her water broke. I have their & my dessert for company #Congratulations #
• Seeing as I have nobody to talk to, I might as well tell you about my meal. It was awesome. #
• I went with a pig theme, crispy pork belly with bacon followed by the trotters with scallops. My food, and everyone else's was spectacular. #
• RT @iwantthatnow: Love Africa but not so keen on the ethno, animal vibe for yr home? Check out these chic trophy heads http://bit.ly/cCjI6s in reply to iwantthatnow #
• I'm attending the 200th issue celebration of Property Magazine tonight. Not sure why I said yes to that. #
• RT @clayone: @RelaxWithDax Same dude, Interpol shut the club down – really? Can anyone else verify that Vaudeville has been shut down? #
• RT @clayone: @RelaxWithDax Hemisphere is also no more – what?! Since when? Why? #
• Sometimes sharing is scaring. Remember that. #
• Need to kickstart your post WC detox? Consider this special from One80: Assessment, 3xprivate sessions & 2xclasses R300 http://bit.ly/bGH4XM #
• I'm presenting on Slow Food at the Democracy Centre in town tomorrow. If you're around, come support http://bit.ly/bQ1Uij #
• Wakame & Wafu offering 25% off all sushi until end of Aug. Count me in, I love their sushi. #
• RT @nataliemissb: Vaudeville will be closing at month end & reopening 4 season, nothing 2 do with interpol. Fez is business as usual. #
• Great exhibition of history of SA art on now RT @DuchessWisbeach: Yesterday I visited the National Gallery. It was a beautiful experience. #
• RT @OdedsKitchen: Don't forget our Traditional Jewish Cooking class on Sunday – http://bit.ly/arcUz2 #
• RT @RossouwsRstrnts: New restaurant by 95 Keerom team to open on Long St. Called Down South, it's all about ribs, slaw, cornbread, jambalaya #
• Bastille Festival, not bad but you need to do more than just the festival to make it worth the time and money http://bit.ly/cUeGUB #
• I've received a copy of the fab Cape Wine Braai Masters book from WOSA. U can't buy it but u can download it for free http://bit.ly/akUI0i #
• I'm off to the Democracy Centre at 6 Spin St to do my presentation on Slow Food (at 1pm). Come along and say hi http://bit.ly/bQ1Uij #
• Go and vote in the new poll on Relax with Dax: Are you suffering from post World Cup depression? http://bit.ly/cDr86 #
• Does that new weight loss pill really work? Are vuvuzela's bad for yr hearing? Check out this interesting medical blog http://bit.ly/9QqGWF #
• Presentation on Slow Food went well today. Grabbed a bag lunch for R35 from the 6 Spin St restaurant, tasty. http://bit.ly/9G3F1o #
• Carol Thorns, talented solo cellist (of Coda fame) is performing at On Broadway on Sunday evening (R65). I'm going http://bit.ly/bAwjGh #
• Leaf restaurant has opened where Portofino was. #
• 8x Gillette Mach 3 blades for R132 from Pick 'n Pay. Sweet deal, just bought enough to last me 2 years. #
• Mezzaluna in Loop Street has closed (via @Eat_Out) #
• Spending an evening at home tonight, very novel. Softening the blow with Fairview's La Capra Shiraz. Nice. #
• There's remarkably little to eat in my cupboard and fridge, no matter how many times I open them. #
• I'm presenting at the Food & Wine Blogger's club in Sept, but check out who's presenting next week (Wed) & in Aug http://bit.ly/bvIMNq #
• RT @andUnion: Granola with Steamed Organic Milk just launched: Oats, Bran, Wheat Germ, Pecans, Sesame & Honey R15 http://twitpic.com/27srut #
• RT @RossouwsRstrnts: Rumours of Mezzaluna being closed dismissed by owner, Jimmy. @RelaxWithDax @Eat_Out #
• RT @heinkoen: @RelaxWithDax Mezzalune Cape Town (town) or Joburg (Melville)? – Good point, thanks. @RossouwsRstrnts in reply to heinkoen #
• I ate at Bizerca and regret not getting there sooner. Read my review to find out why http://bit.ly/9bbRNJ #
• Twitter is awesome. Seriously. Who would have thought? #NotMeThatsForSure #
• Nice article on Bizcommunity.com about my Waterfront blogging stint http://bit.ly/aOe2lr #
• Free snacks & 1/2 price drinks, Fridays 5pm-8pm at Commodore hotel, Waterfront. It's central so good starting point. Nice al fresco area too #
• Catch a free Coda concert at Wembley Square at 8pm tonight http://bit.ly/9QJ3uZ #
• Dinner at Brio tonight. Interested to see what has happened to the Riboville space. #
• every restaurant I go to sells great karoo water. I hate the stuff. How are they everywhere? Do they give it away for free? #
• I'm off to the biscuit Mill to drop off some Slow Food leaflets, think I'll grab some breakfast while I'm there… #
• Just dropped my car at Plush for a mini-valet, I love it when my car is all shiny and I especially love that freshly valeted smell inside. #
• I'm off for a helicopter flip over the winelands this afternoon, thanks to @gregwalshza and it's a perfect day for it. #
• Picked up some venison with gin soaked prunes pate from Oded's Kitchen. Will go nicely with my Knead baguette from the market a bit later. #
• A stunning day. I think sushi & white wine at Wakame with @AngieCapeTown is a respectful use of this blessing. #
• Off to On Broadway to see Carol Thorns put her cello through it's paces. Always top entertainment in Cape Town. #

This is another restaurant that I should have visited long ago but just never got round to it. It would be difficult not to go with high expectations because it has been getting rave reviews and was in the Eat out top ten for 2009 and 2010.

The negative comments I heard were that it lacks atmosphere and that it can be inconsistent, some having been more than once and not enjoyed it as much every time.

When I arrived, I could see why people commented on the lack of atmosphere. The walls of two sides of the restaurant are made of glass so you can see in and it looks a little like Relish looked, with the concrete floor and modern seats. But when you actually walk in, the atmosphere is not lacking, it’s warm in both temperature and ambiance. I went on a Monday night and they were more than half full which is impressive. From our table you could see through a glass window into the kitchen which also adds to the ambiance.

While waiting for my dining partners I browsed the menu and wine list. The printed menu consists of their popular dishes which are always available. For instance, their raw Norwegian salmon salad (R85) and the pig trotter with seared scallop (R105). The wine list has some interesting options and is reasonably priced. We ordered a bottle of the Boer & Brit (R180) which I have heard so much about. It was pretty good. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The Food & Wine Bloggers Club started up a few months ago. Something useful for bloggers who want to learn from others, share what they know or simply meet other bloggers. The meetings happen monthly, the next one is July 28th (6:00pm – 8:00pm) at Café Max (126 Waterkant Street, in De Waterkant). I will let the PR blurb below tell you more and under that is the list of forthcoming speakers, note that I am presenting on the 22nd of September. Just saying ;-) [Read the rest of this entry...]

This was the first year that the Bastille Festival did not clash with the Knysna Oyster Festival which is great for those that enjoy both events (like I do). I’m not sure how this affected the attendance, but I believe it was the busiest festival so far.

We decided to make a weekend of it, rather than just go up for the day. We spent the morning at Haut Espoir estate where Rob took us on a pleasant fynbos walk. He pointed out various fynbos species and explained a bit about them. It was interesting to hear the medicinal/healing properties of some of the plants. Some fynbos is really quite beautiful and on a sunny, clear day with the mountains as a backdrop everything looks even better.

It really was the most incredible weather the whole weekend. It was hard to believe we are still in winter. We then moved from the sunny outdoors to the barrel cellar where we tasted several wines direct from the barrel. This is always an interesting exercise, tasing wines at various stages of development and also comparing the impact of different types of wood on the wines. We were also treated to a taste of the as yet unnamed white version of the Gentle Giant. It’s looking very promising.

After wine tasting we went back into town to join the festivities at the festival tent. Franschhoek was crowded and the tent was packed. I don’t know why they run the festival from midday to 5pm. It’s a really short time and people have to queue for ages to get in. If people are going to drive that far, they should have more time to enjoy the festival. I would have it from at latest 11am and close it earliest at 6pm.

There was a good vibe in the tent with live music and a friendly crowd. There were quite a few food options ranging from [Read the rest of this entry...]

• My Spanish flag & team shirt got good use this tournament. Now they go back in the cupboard, until the European Cup in 2 years time. #
• RT @dailymaverick: Spain win the 2010 World Cup, defend soccer’s honour against the disgraceful Dutch http://thedm.biz/anAvTJ #
• RT @themountnelson: Cape Colony's Winter Journey Menu has been extended to end of July. R200 for 5 delicious courses http://bit.ly/bEfiLk #
• I'm enjoying http://aficionado.co.za check it out and follow the writers at @JamieWhoSA @MakethMan @ifor1 #
• My chilli has arrived from Yuppie Chef. I think I'll eat it tomorrow nite @ the Slow Food Mother City committee meeting http://bit.ly/c1fGby #
• RT @charlysbakery: Yum in Vredehoek doors are closed with a to-let sign #
• RT @mrtuckbox: New Greek restaurant in Hout Bay, Spiros, where Oven Door used to be. #
• RT @underthetableCT: @relaxwithdax Masons on Kloof will have free unlimited wifi from tomorrow. #
• After seeing Zebra & Giraffe at the Assembly on Fri night, I can say with confidence they are one of SA's best bands. New album out soon. #
• RT @ColinMossSA: For those that missed it, Way of the Warrior is being repeated due to popular demand. Mnet Action DSTV 106 #
• Today must be delivery day. I just received a bottle of Gemoedsrus fortified desiccated shiraz from Solms Delta. Looks fab! #
• The head chef of The River Cafe is apparently moving over to be head chef at La Colombe with Luke Dale Roberts in a consulting role. #
• Pepper Club on the Beach now offering half price sushi all day, every day as well as some other good specials. #
• Hout Bay people may be interested in the Chef's Challenge at Delish Restaurant tomorrow evening. Call 021 790 5324 for info. #
• Just had mid morning snack of toasted sandwich with vintage cheddar and pickled onions I made at Oded's Kitchen on Sunday. Superb. #
• The Madame Zingara Theatre of Dreams will be staying in Cape Town until the 5th of September http://bit.ly/cicoVY #
• Another friend had his laptop stolen & lost NB data. If you're not using this free online backup, u deserve what u get http://bit.ly/bmagPZ #
• RT @6000: Last night at dinner, my date suggested we go Dutch, so I kicked her in the chest and then blamed the waiter when she dumped me. #
• Atlantic Seaboard Green Drinks @ Cape Creative Exhibition Centre (37 Main Rd, Greenpoint), 6:30pm. Biodynamic wine & the EcoJunki movement #
• RT @CapeTownStadium: Tours to the Cape Town Stadium will commence on the 3rd August. Call 021 4307346 email visitors [a http://mtw.tl/luatvw #
• Great Slow Food Mother City committee meeting last night, some awesome activities planned. Keep checking the site http://bit.ly/8Kez8I #
• I ate the Yuppie Chef chilli last night (Slow Food MC committee was witness). It was pretty damn hot! Pics & story here http://bit.ly/aYolNs #
• Old Mac Daddy Airstream trailer park in Elgin opens tomorrow http://bit.ly/ax5BQj #
• Dinner at Zen Zero tonight. The new Italian place in Camps Bay. #
• Rustenburg X Merriman was an excellent wine choice. Food has been pretty good too. Zenzero half full, not bad for Camps Bay post WC. #
• Just look at these desserts! The chocolate cake has no flour, tastes like aero made with Lindt. http://twitpic.com/25a9dh #
• I neglected to tell you that I had great poached eggs at the The Cook Shop on Harfield St yesterday http://bit.ly/97qwKv #
• I'm so looking forward to the Bastille Festival in Franschhoek this weekend. Staying at the Villas at Le Franschoek http://bit.ly/9354K4 #
• Seeing as I'm in Franschhoek, I will definitely be visiting Haut Espoir. Need to check out the new wines http://bit.ly/dgNd3t #
• RT @simonback: Backsberg launches new wine range, 'Tread Lightly' in PET bottles. Studies show PET vs glass reduces carbon emissions 50% #
• RT @RossouwsRstrnts: Food at Rust en Vrede is so good, it should be prescribed for general well-being – I agree #
• There are a bunch of books like Freakonomics & I've read many of them but the best is The Logic of Life by Tim Harford http://bit.ly/dlR3Xf #
• Zenzero is the new Italian restaurant where Bungalow used to be in Camps Bay. Read my review here http://bit.ly/aL8CUT #
• Bastille Fest tickets normally sell out. Tomorrow will be no different, book in advance to avoid disappointment http://bit.ly/bZczZZ #
• Choosing how to spend my R500 voucher on yuppiechef.com is more painful than eating the chilli was. I want everything! #
• RT @DemocracyCentre: Our free lunchtime talk next Thursday: Slow Food – reconnecting with our food by @RelaxWithDax http://bit.ly/bQ1Uij #
• RT @Eat_Out: Our Steak & Burgers digimag is here! Get your free copy http://bit.ly/do83LL #
• I'm definitely designed to have siestas. Everyday at 3pm I'm so tired that I'm as productive as a plank. Asleep with eyes open really. #
• RT @granddaddyhotel: Red Wine on special on the roof for Dave Ferguson from 6pm and blankets and heaters all round – cozy. #
• First time at Perseverance Tavern. It's filled with, um, interesting people. #
• RT @raouldejongh “@RealBlackPearl: Chuck Norris can judge a book by its cover.” #
• Temporary speed trap on N1 outbound, after exit 39 #
• If you buy the Weekend Argus today, you can read all about me in the Good Weekend supplement. #
• This is my breakfast spot in Franschhoek, Cafe Bon Bon. Too beautiful http://twitpic.com/26famx #
• The pianist tinkering on the baby grand piano is a nice treat at cafe bon bon. Breakfast wasn't bad considering they had no electricity. #
• Ice cold beer from the Phelelant & Rabbel. Perfect day. Nothing wrong. #LoveCT #
• I have a new irritation in my life: Petrol stations that still don't accept credit cards in payment for fuel. #
• An awesome weekend at Franschhoek Bastille Fest, including a fynbos walk & barrel tasting at Haut Espoir & dinner at Mon Plaisir on Chamonix #
• RT @underthetableCT: Wakame deserve credit, before we could complain re slow food the manager came & offered a free round + 25%off sushi #

It feels like ages since I’ve written a restaurant review. This Waterfront blogging gig really took over. I have some negative reviews to share with you but thought I would start with a positive one first. We’re all struggling a little with post World Cup depression so we don’t need more negativity.

The Kove and Bungalow opened a while back, under the same ownership as Paranga and Pepenero. While Kove remains, Bungalow has been converted into an Italian restaurant called Zenzero recently. I was invited to come and check it out, which I did last night.

While Bungalow was very summery in white and light blue, Zenzero is warmer in cream and brown with softer lighting. The restaurant actually has two sections, an inside section and an outside section. While the inside section has been transformed into a warmer place, the outside section is still catering for summer with white couches and wooden chairs. When we went it was freezing cold and the inside section was half full but the outside section was, for obvious reasons, empty. It’s modern, contemporary Italian, more in the style of Il Leone than your neighbourhood trattoria.

We chose the table closest to the faux fire, which in the end got the better of us and we had to retreat to another table to enjoy our desserts otherwise we would have overheated. While we perused the menu, our waitress brought us each a roll, accompanied by olives, chopped up tomato with herbs and some cubes of fresh parmesan cheese. It was all good quality stuff and a pleasant change from the plain old roll with butter.

Zenzero is open breakfast, lunch and supper. I had a quick peek at the breakfast and lunch menus. The breakfast options are fairly standard with an English breakfast going for R55 and omlettes ranging from R50 to R70. The lunch menu offers tramezzinis, also ranging from R50 to R70. The fillings are a bit more interesting than normal; the chorizo and artichoke caught my eye. I’m sure the dinner options are available at lunch time too.

For starters I was struggling to choose between [Read the rest of this entry...]

• Where are you going to watch the last 4 matches of the World Cup? The MTN fan zone at the #Waterfront is an option http://bit.ly/bxjK38 #
• Cocktail function at the One & Only, drinks at Wakame, dinner at Pepenero. Ok for a Monday night, I guess. #
• I ate a Nobu again the other night. If you go, do yourself a flavour & order the yellowtail sashimi with jalapeno. Seriously. #
• The last of my tourist interviews, Roman from Switzerland http://bit.ly/aI8Nlg #
• Vanessa Quellec (ex Roundhouse pastry chef) has teamed up with Giorgo Nava (Carne/95 Keerom). Bakery opening on upper Kloof St in November. #
• RT @Hussargrill: Fillet – it is here! #
• On Friday, 12:00 at Nobu, you can watch a cooking demo by the man himself Nobuyuki Matsuhisa + lunch & signed book, only R1750 – 021 4314511 #
• RT @cheynescapetown: Asian beef burger with triple fried chips, beer and La Muerte Tequila! R65! Tonight only! #
• I finally got that ride on the big wheel during the day, managed to catch a sunset too! Got some awesome pics http://bit.ly/9vDjJv #
• My team (Spain) is playing Germany tonight. I'm watching at &Union. Consolation may be required, #RealBeer will help but u should come too #
• I was a little nervous before this game, Germany was looking powerful, but Spain, those little passing beauties pulled through again. #
• Going to Rocking the Daisies in Oct? Or any other camping trips planned? Cape Union Mart sale has a 3 man tent @ R500 http://bit.ly/8XVTyW #
• I've just been informed that I have been randomly selected to be the Yuppie Chef Chilli Champion. #
• This will involve pain & a R500 Yuppie Chef voucher. It goes against my motto No pain, no pain, but it will be worth it http://bit.ly/c60B62 #
• If you're going to Kbysna for the Oyster festival this weekend you might need this, the full list of activities http://bit.ly/d8ddvU #
• Cape Town was named Africa's leading destination at the World Travel Awards in Johannesburg last night. Sweet. #
• Hands on preserve making class at Oded's Kitchen this Sunday. Awesome fun & take home the 3 preserves you make http://bit.ly/c8GWR1 #
• Watching the game at &Union last night was great. Apart from #RealBeer & tasty food, no vuvuzelas! #
• The Caveau boys are apparently taking over the old Bravo in Mouille Point and opening up something new for summer. #
• Cape Town will soon be a giant hotspot, in the meantime the #Waterfront is offering free wireless Internet http://bit.ly/bci2eH #
• Why did FIFA need to use volunteers? We have massive unemployment & they have BILLIONS OF DOLLARS. Kick us while we're down, why don't you. #
• SA has few decent gift registry services. I had a look at the Yuppie Chef registry service & think it might be the best http://bit.ly/cG1fL0 #
• For those who are not going to Knysna, your consolation is D7 Live at the Grand Daddy hotel tonight. 6pm, rooftop or bar, weather depending. #
• Frek, that definitely took a year off my life. I'm dubbing vetkoek bunny chow the suicide lunch. More oil than the Gulf of Mexico #ButTasty #
• The other consolation for people not going to Knysna is Zebra & Giraffe + Wedding DJs at The Assembly on Sat night http://bit.ly/azsxnc #
• Just enjoyed D7 at the Grand Daddy, the dinner at Karibu afterwards was not nice at all. #
• Off to kink for a drink, then Assembly for Wedding DJs and Zebra & Giraffe. Should be awesome, glad I'm not in Knysna! #
• Got waylaid at Rick's, the @JackBlackBeer won't let me leave. #
• Zebra & Giraffe in action. Check it out! http://twitpic.com/2467jd #
• We're making pickle at Oded's kitchen. See us in action http://twitpic.com/24cwlr #
• My pickles, ready for eating tomorrow apparently… http://twitpic.com/24czw1 #
• RT @Cynicalgrinch: What do midgets and dwarves have in common? Very little #
• Oke in Caveau just had his vuvuzela snapped in half by patrons unhappy with the noise. He should have read my post on vuvuzela etiquette. #
• RT @mrtuckbox: Surrounded by bigger names than on the field. @foodie_za @RelaxWithDax @JamieWhoSA @PlanetPi and @neileriksson #

One of the things I like about the V&A Waterfront is that they want people to come and enjoy themselves, it’s not just about getting them to spend money. The last fan zone I checked out was the free one at the amphitheatre. Because the amphitheatre is right in the middle of the Waterfront, it draws interested passers by. The people keen to watch the game arrive earlier to grab a seat. By start time there are people standing around the edges and as the game progresses, a big crowd accumulates. The vibe is great and it’s a great mix of people. Some friends of mine here from overseas chose to watch most of their games at the amphitheatre.

The screen is really big and so is the sound. If you get a seat then it’s good visibility, but if you arrive late then you’ll be stuck at the back. The obvious negatives are that [Read the rest of this entry...]

It’s quite amazing to see how ubiquitious the Internet has become. People communicate via email more than fax or phone and social media sites are the most visited sites on the Internet. When people buy devices now, they want it to have Internet access via wireless or 3G. Most smartphones integrate with social media sites like Facebook and offer applications to access others.

In a recent survey reported on by CNN, roughly 50% of respondents said they would rather forgo sex than internet access! In South Africa the new Electronic Communications Act promises universal access to electronic communication services and Cape Town is aiming to become the silicon hub of Africa. In order to achieve that, fibre optic cable is being laid around the city and at some point Cape Town should become one giant hotspot so you can access the Internet from wherever you are.

In the mean time, we have to rely on hotspots dotted around the city by various providers. Many people take advantage of hotspots at restaurants and coffee shops. I posted a list of these a while back. There was recently a big frenzy around a [Read the rest of this entry...]

Roman is a big fan of the World Cup, he is spending a month in Cape Town for the African World Cup and is very excited to be experiencing it live for the first time. He came over with his brother Joel but Joel has returned home as he couldn’t miss any more school. Roman wasn’t surprised that Switzerland didn’t do well and he is now supporting Germany.

Below are his answers to my questions: [Read the rest of this entry...]

The MTN fan zone, next to the Paulaner Brauhaus in the Clocktower has probably been the most popular. It is much smaller than the Hyundai Spectator zone, accommodating 500 people with enough tables and benches for everyone. The TV is huge and there is a bar and a selection of food available for purchase. It is also R20 to get in and this was a good option for smaller games, as it didn’t need many people to have an atmosphere. For bigger games it was full long before the game started.

For fans that arrived too late to get a seat, the Paulaner next door and the new Dubliner opposite were more than happy to accommodate them. In fact, for some of the bigger games, there was no space at the Paulaner or the Dubliner either!

If you were wondering where the yellow soccer ball hats came from, [Read the rest of this entry...]

• RT @PeteGW: If you see any English fans whatever you do don't mention the four #
• If you like stand up comedy, check out the Vodacom Funny Festival at the Baxter until the 10th July, R130 http://bit.ly/anu1jY #
• Don't forget about the Stellenbosch Wine Festival, 1-5 July. No central venue this year, R150 http://bit.ly/apWsni #
• 50% off your total bill at Blonde until end of Aug. Now is your chance to go as you don't want to pay those prices http://bit.ly/9BP3iZ #
• RT @lactoferment: Despite what you may have heard, the reality is that small farms are more productive than big farms http://bit.ly/alWp2t #
• I conducted some interviews with foreign soccer fans at the #Waterfront Check out my first one with a group of Dutch http://bit.ly/9gggdJ #
• RT @mothercitylivin: RT @Jane_Anne62: 16 cardinal sins we food bloggers should avoid http://bit.ly/94O65N #
• Popped into La Mouette tonight for the special, 6 courses for R150. It was excellent and really amazing value for money. #
• Why all the fuss now? Vuvuzelas have been annoying people since 1687. Here's proof http://twitpic.com/20wrrz #
• A salon style exhibition of vintage archival prints by Vladimir Tretchikoff. Salon91, 91 Kloof St. Until 31 July http://bit.ly/bkuQm6 #
• I'll be attending the game tonight, supporting my team, Spain. It's the only game they play in CT. Maybe drinks at Buena Vista before… #
• Now that we're in the knockout rounds, it's great to watch the games with a crowd. Check out my post on V&A fan zones http://bit.ly/cIatYE #
• The rain falls mainly on Spain #
• Buena Vista busy, managed to get a beer. Food will be more difficult @mrtuckbox #
• Go Spain! #
• One very solid reason to like Buena Vista http://twitpic.com/212xo4 #
• Been liking the Civil Twilight songs playing on the radio, but how much do they sound like Kings of Leon? #
• Fairview launched their new La Capra range of wines recently. It was an interesting launch for an interesting label http://bit.ly/9yA1ze #
• Lunch at Cuvee on Simonsig today. Chef's table, new menu, should be all good. Coincidentally I'll be there on Sunday again for a birthday #
• The Hyundai fan zone has no parking, what's the best way to get there? That & more tips in my first fan zone review http://bit.ly/9jBpsF #
• RT @JardineCapeTown: 3 course set menu still available for R150. #
• RT @themountnelson: Just a few weeks left to experience Cape Colony's fantastic Winter Journey Menu R200 for 5 courses http://bit.ly/9U2fvU #
• RT @FairviewWine: Did you know that Fairview uses non-animal derived rennet to make our cheese – So it is vegetarian friendly! #
• In July at Col'cacchio, try the pizza by Franck Dangereux of The Foodbarn. Lamb stew, balsamic cherry tomatoes, spring onions & basil mayo #
• I had dinner at Sawaddee again last night, food was good again and we chatted to David Kramer about Kombies and YouTube http://bit.ly/bhJjsR #
• Finally the Knysna Oyster Festival (next weekend) & the Franschoek Bastille Day Festival (17-18th) don't clash, now u can do both! #
• My next tourist interview is with a colourful character named Dules who is here to support Cameroon http://bit.ly/cfZmfB #
• Attended an interesting marketing strat session for KWV yesterday. They gave me a wine carrier with no wine inside, not a good strategy. #
• Ginga has closed down a few months after moving to the old Relish building and during the World Cup! hectic. #
• The MyCiti bus service around town is free today. Go check it out. Do something different in your lunch break http://bit.ly/bGWi4r #
• RT @hautespoir: Support the Chacma Baboon, Fynbos Friday topic for this week http://bit.ly/aoFp51 #
• Did you know that Vladimir Tretchikoff lived in CT most of his life? View the Tretchikoff & Me exhibition at Salon91 http://bit.ly/bkuQm6 #
• Diego Maradona finds new use for the vuvuzela http://bit.ly/aH6Jm5 #
• Thought I'd grab some quick sushi at the #Waterfront Caviar Deli, seems the word has spread, the Q was not insubstantial #
• The other day I went for a helicopter flip over Cape Town. It was an amazing experience, read my review here http://bit.ly/d86PFJ #
• RT @thescott: Rumour has it that Morgan Freeman is going to be playing Jackie Selebi's character in Convictus #
• RT @FoodWineGuru: Crush! digital food & wine mag has just been launched http://bit.ly/cK1LMo – Looks great, Michael. Congratulations. #
• I should really see someone about this jacket obsession of mine, Stuttafords sale caught me again. #
• Just got given a ticket to the game today. I knew my looks would come useful one day, obviously a sympathy gift #
• Stadium going bossies, check where I am sitting. Rad! http://twitpic.com/2228ne #
• I've been at Buena Vista since 6. Just ate some paella to make me more Spanish. Go Spain! #
• Go Spain. More goals would have been nice. #
• how does one go about canceling a vodacom phone that has been stolen? Twitter help! #
• thanks team Twitter, managed to cancel the phone using your advices #
• What a stunning day, off to Cuvee at Simonsig for lunch and hopefully a champagne disgorgment demonstration. What are you doing? #
• Just degorged a bottle of Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel, great experience. Will take my bottle home. #
• Top lunch at Simonsig. Those bobotie samoosas are phenomenal. Our table emptied the Jeroboam of '04 Tiara without difficulty. Nap time. #
• Just stumbled upon Flash Forward on my PC. Started watching, got addicted. Realised too late I am missing episode 3. Trying not to freak out #