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While the Investec Cape Town Art Fair is an annual highlight hosted in February each year, the Mother City has firmly established itself as the destination for contemporary art on the continent year-round.  From the city to the Winelands, Cape Town and surrounds is brimming with African-inspired creativity, waiting to be discovered in the endless choice of private studios, creative spaces and world-class galleries. And when the weather’s fine, you certainly won’t want to miss the sculpture gardens in and around the city. RECOMMENDED: ☕️ The best cafés and coffee shops in Cape Town📍 The best things to do in Cape Town🥣 The best breakfast and brunch spots in Cape Town🏨 The best hotels in Cape Town This article was edited by Richard Holmes, a travel writer based in Cape Town. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines and check out our latest travel guides written by local experts.  

Everyone knows what great pizza means to them. It could have a paper-thin, crispy base or one so doughy it’s comparable to a pillow; it could be an abundance of vegetables and cured meats or simply a great, classic margherita (for the purists). Some of us even crave a bit of pizza-induced controversy (fans of a white base or those who opt for a pineapple topping, we’re looking at you).  But no matter your preference, whether it’s socially acceptable or totally unhinged to everybody else, you’ll find your perfect pizza pie somewhere in the world, and somewhere on this list, too. That’s because we’ve asked our travel writers and international editorial staff about their absolute favourite spots for when they’re craving a pizza, from Cape Town to Lisbon, Buenos Aires to Miami. We hope you’re hungry – don your napkin and read on for the world’s very best pizzas.  RECOMMENDED:🥪The best sandwiches in the world🥩The best steaks in the world🍝The best cities in the world for food This list was edited by Liv Kelly, a writer for Time Out Travel. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

Want to know where the locals love to go? In this exclusive series on Time Out Cape Town, ‘Local Intel’ taps into some of the city’s best-connected characters to unearth the corners you simply can’t miss in the Mother City. Michael Tsepo Jacobs is all about perceptions. As in, he likes to shake them up. As the Art Concierge at The Silo Hotel in Cape Town, his role is to guide guests at this landmark Waterfront hotel through the hotel’s extensive in-house art collection, as well as acting as a culturally-connected concierge for their cultural exploration of the city. It’s a role to which he brings immense passion, charm and humour, but also one he takes seriously when encouraging guests to engage with the context of Cape Town’s creative landscape. And Jacobs is certainly no stranger to Cape Town’s art scene. Over the past decade, he has moved from managing the South African Market in Bree Street – a space that championed local design and art – to working as part of the founding team at Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa, working across the retail and visitor experience, as well as the curatorial department. In moving upstairs to The Silo Hotel in 2023, Jacobs imagined his role not as simply an art guide, but to help create experiences for guests ‘that are generative, that are truly engaging with culture’. That includes shifting guests’ perceptions and preconceived ideas of what ‘African’ art should look like. While many travellers arrive expecting a simple abundance o

Want to know where the locals love to go? In this exclusive series on Time Out Cape Town, ‘Local Intel’ taps into some of the city’s best-connected characters to unearth the corners you simply can’t miss in the Mother City. Blending jazz and African indigenous rhythms with intimate storytelling and a sense of musical universality, Mandisi Dyantyis is a celebrated South African musician, composer and arranger who is nothing short of a national treasure in the making. Born in Gqeberha, his musical journey began by singing in church. He learned to play the trumpet at the age of eight, and would eventually earn a master’s degree in music from the University of Cape Town. But it’s on stage and in the studio where Dyantyis truly shines: he has performed with the likes of Jimmy Dludlu and the Abdullah Ibrahim Big Band. He is the musical director of the Isango Ensemble Theatre Company. His discography includes Somandla (2018) and Cwaka (2021), both of which cemented his reputation as a compelling storyteller. He was also the only South African artist selected for Herbie Hancock’s International Jazz Day Global Concert in both 2021 and 2024. With a career spanning continents, Dyantyis continues to shape the soundscape of South African music, weaving rich narratives through melody and rhythm. “I want my music to reflect the people; everyone must be able to find themselves in my music,” says Dyantyis. “It’s music that is really concerned with humankind. What can we do to make our lives b

As if the mountain, oceans, vibrant city and dynamic culinary scene weren’t enough to keep you busy, Cape Town also brings the goods when it comes to a jam-packed schedule of concerts and events. We're tapping into all the vibes with our updated and expanded Events Guide to Cape Town. Across the city, you’ll find live music, vibey markets, special shows and fun events that are a total jol (that’s a ‘party’, in local lingo). Here's our hand-picked selection of the hottest events to head for in the Mother City. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Cape Town🍝 The best restaurants in Cape Town🏖 The best beaches in Cape Town🛍 The best shops in Cape Town🏠 The best Airbnbs in Cape Town 🏨 The best hotels in Cape Town Richard Holmes is a travel writer based in Cape Town. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

They say the best things in life are free. But that’s not entirely true... what’s even better than free stuff is free stuff on your birthday! Whether you’re riding the cableway to a rocky mountain (birthday) high or soaking up silver-screen magic beneath the stars, make the most of a little me-time with the best birthday freebies Cape Town has to offer. RECOMMENDED: 🍷 The best wine farms in and around Cape Town 😋 The best restaurants in Cape Town🛏 The best Airbnbs in Cape Town🍳 The best breakfast and brunch spots in Cape Town☕️ The best cafés and coffee shops in Cape Town Born and raised in the city, Richard Holmes is a travel writer based in Cape Town. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.   

  There’s no shortage of choice when it comes to finding a bed in Cape Town, and that perfect trinity of comfort, charm and location can be dialled up or down according to the depth of your pockets. If you’re watching your budget, you’ll want to start with our guide to the Best Affordable Hotels in Cape Town, which is filled with pocket-friendly picks. But if you’re splurging a little? Well then, you’ve come to the right place. From glorious urban hideaways that could have been plucked from the streets of Paris or Amsterdam, to seaside escapes with the most unforgettable views, you’ll be spoilt for choice for luxury hotels in Cape Town. There are historic charmers and contemporary creations, and if you’ve been dreaming of a room with a view, you’ve come to the right city. RECOMMENDED:📍 The best things to do in Cape Town😋 The best restaurants in Cape Town🏄‍♀️ The best beaches in Cape Town🛍 The best markets in Cape Town🖼 The best museums and galleries in Cape Town Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

Despite no shortage of golden arches or promises of a whopping great meal, the best burgers in Cape Town are not to be found in your well-known global takeaway chains. In fact, steer well clear of those – this city is scattered with countless vibrant burger bars and laid-back eateries that leave ’em all for dust. South Africans love a good braai (aka barbecue) and the allure of a juicy flame-grilled patty – served on a great bun, with an inventive array of toppings – means burger restaurants have flourished across the city. Happily, the menus typically tap into South Africa’s burgeoning craft-beer scene too. So with a beer in one hand and a brew in the other, you’re all set. Not sure where to start? From the best Deep South taprooms to stylish inner-city eateries and local gems that offer no ordinary burger, local writer Richard Holmes has done us a solid and set out in search of new spots to add to our list of the best burgers in Cape Town. RECOMMENDED: 😋 The best restaurants in Cape Town🍣 The best sushi in Cape Town🍕 The best pizza in Cape Town🍷 The best wine farms in and around Cape Town📍 The best things to do in Cape Town🛏 Where to stay in Cape Town Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

Like a menu with too many great options, deciding where to eat on Bree Street is never an easy task. This inner-city boulevard – named because it was bree (wide, in Afrikaans) enough to turn an ox cart back in the day – has become Cape Town’s go-to destination for a gourmet wander. From the bottom end near the Foreshore district to the upper reaches bordering the Bo-Kaap, there’s a fantastic diversity of dining destinations on offer. But where to begin? Don’t worry… Time Out did the hard work for you by eating our way uphill to select the best restaurants Bree Street has to offer.  RECOMMENDED: 🍷 The best wine farms in and around Cape Town 😋 The best restaurants in Cape Town🛏 The best Airbnbs in Cape Town🍳 The best breakfast and brunch spots in Cape Town☕️ The best cafés and coffee shops in Cape Town Born and raised in the city, Richard Holmes is a travel writer based in Cape Town. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines. 

If there’s one thing to love about Cape Town’s coffee culture, it’s the sheer diversity of experiences on offer. Fancy a post-surf flat white? There’s a beachside barista ready and waiting. Want to delve into the geekery of roasting regimes and pour-over versus espresso? A passionate connoisseur will happily debate the finer points. And if you want to extend a simple cup into a lazy lunch? Well, you’ll find plenty of laid-back cafés across the city dishing up inspired menus of fresh, seasonal fare.   And while there are a handful of global brands promising to deliver your caffeine fix, do us one favour: go local. Spend your money with small businesses. Seek out people passionate about the perfect pour. Because in South Africa’s ‘Mother City’, the coffee culture is simply too vibrant to settle for a bad cuppa. These are the best coffee shops and cafés in Cape Town, according to local writer Richard Holmes. RECOMMENDED: 📍 The best things to do in Cape Town😋 The best restaurants in Cape Town🍳 The best breakfast and brunch spots in Cape Town🍷 The best wine farms in and around Cape Town🍕 The best pizza in Cape Town🍣 The best sushi in Cape Town🛏 The best Airbnbs in Cape Town Planning your next trip? Check out our latest travel guides, written by local experts.

Want to know where the locals love to go? In this exclusive series on Time Out Cape Town, ‘Local Intel’ taps into some of the city’s best-connected characters to unearth the corners you simply can’t miss in the Mother City. Born-and-raised in the Mother City, Jamie-Lee Domburg is one of South Africa’s best-loved media personalities. She’s helped Mzansi wake up with a smile as a presenter on SABC 3’s Expresso breakfast show, MC’d gatherings large and small, and today whisks Capetonians happily home as part of the afternoon drive team on popular Cape radio station Heart FM. Always bubbling with positivity and energy, Domburg has travelled the world for work and pleasure, but when she’s at home in Cape Town she’s happiest spending time outdoors, and with her family. 'Being a Cape Town local I like going to places where there’s not a lot of traffic and noise and I can get away from the bustle,' says Jamie-Lee, a keen fitness enthusiast who’s often seen hiking and running the trails of Table Mountain. From the best sunrise spot in Cape Town to her favourite vegan market, here’s Jamie-Lee Domburg’s ‘little black book’ for making the most of Cape Town. MORE CELEBS SHARE THEIR LOCAL SECRETS Singer Matthew Mole on his favourite coffee shop Where designer Sindiso Khumalo shops for gifts Where songster Will Linley heads for burgers and beaches The GoodLuck guide to Cape Town!  

​​With the Atlantic Ocean on its doorstep, it’s no surprise that Cape Town is awash with wonderful seafood restaurants. And while there are plenty of high-end eateries creating edible art with local seafood, sometimes all you want is a good ol' portion of fish and chips. And not just any old fish and chips – a plate where the fish is fresh, the batter is crispy and the chips come swimming in vinegar. And if it’s eaten with a sea view? So much the better. Luckily, there’s no shortage of places supplying just that in the city dubbed the ‘Tavern of the Seas’. Read on for our local writer’s pick of the very best. RECOMMENDED: 🍽 The best restaurants in the Cape Winelands🏨 The best hotels in Cape Town🍳 The best breakfast and brunch spots in Cape Town🍷 The best wine farms in and around Cape Town🍕 The best pizza in Cape Town This article was written by Richard Holmes, a travel writer based in Cape Town. At Time Out, all of our travel guides are written by local writers who know their cities inside out. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines.

The Time Out Market is a unique global concept that aims to celebrate the authentic flavours, foods and chefs of a city under a single roof. What began in 2014 with Time Out Market Lisbon has become a global phenomenon, and in 2023 Cape Town became the first city in Africa to host a Time Out Market. Located in a renovated historic building in Cape Town’s popular V&A Waterfront precinct, Time Out Market Cape Town brings together more than a dozen of the city’s top chefs, serving up a diverse menu of dishes that find inspiration both in Africa and beyond. Alongside the food, a dedicated wine bar showcases the acclaimed New World wines of South Africa, while a trio of bars serves up everything from local craft beers and artisan spirits to signature Time Out Market cocktails. It’s a vibrant space of communal tables – with plenty of outdoor seating dishing up amazing mountain and harbour views – with an easy ordering and collection system. Our How To Order guide and FAQs will answer all your questions about a visit to Time Out Market Cape Town. 📍 For everything you need to know about Time Out Market Cape Town, visit our homepage.   

The Time Out Market is a unique global concept that aims to celebrate the authentic flavours, foods and chefs of a city under a single roof. What began in 2014 with Time Out Market Lisbon has become a global phenomenon, and in 2023 Cape Town became the first city in Africa to host a Time Out Market. Located in a renovated historic building in Cape Town’s popular V&A Waterfront precinct, Time Out Market Cape Town brings together more than a dozen of the city’s top chefs, serving up a diverse menu of dishes that find inspiration both in Africa and beyond. Alongside the food, a dedicated wine bar showcases the acclaimed New World wines of South Africa, while a trio of bars serves up everything from local craft beers and artisan spirits to signature Time Out Market cocktails. It’s a vibrant space of communal tables – with plenty of outdoor seating dishing up amazing mountain and harbour views – with an easy ordering and collection system. Our How To Order guide and FAQs will answer all your questions about a visit to Time Out Market Cape Town. 📍 For everything you need to know about Time Out Market Cape Town, visit our homepage.   

While her eponymous restaurant in the V&A Waterfront is already hugely popular for its elevated take on South African cuisine, The Siba Deli dishes up a more relaxed culinary experience, all while retaining Siba’s focus on freshness. Look out for a subtle infusion of local flavours in everything from her wholesome salads and delicious dips, to traditional sticky wings and spicy chakalaka sauce.   THE SIBA DELI MENU Starters Sticky chicken winglets and salsa mayo R135 Charred corn ribs in creamy coconut sauce R80 Siba’s famous chakalaka with a chimichurri dressing R80 (a side for mains and starters)  Siba’s signature quiche R95  Mains Our Salads Tuscan artichoke, chickpea, sundried tomato, crispy capers, parmesan salad with a tangy vinaigrette R165 Maple glazed baby rainbow carrots, roasted beetroot, wild rocket feta salad on a bed of hummus with a chimichurri dressing R130 Miso-glazed roasted sweet potato bowl with sautéed courgetti spirals, mixed cabbage, tahini-dressed broccoli R175 Spicy and zesty Asian pickled spiral cucumbers with edamame, sugar snap peas, salad on a bed of baby spinach leaves R110 Roasted butternut, couscous, red pepper and feta salad with pickled red onion and creamy dressing R165 Our toppers Lemon, garlic and parmesan chicken kebabs R60 Teriyaki trout R70 Braised beef short rib R80 Roasted miso mushrooms and aubergine kebab R60 Soy and chimichurri tofu kebab R50 Dessert Granadilla and lemon curd baked cheesecake R95  (vegan option available)  Water

For all of the creativity in Cape Town’s restaurant landscape, a common complaint – often justified – is that indigenous African cuisines and culinary traditions are sidelined in favour of fine dining that looks to Europe, Asia and North America for inspiration. But not so at MLILO 'Fires of Africa', where chef Vusi Ndlovu brings a truly pan-African experience to the menu, interpreting the many ways that cultures across the continent have incorporated a lick of flame and kiss of smoke into their cooking. At MLILO you’ll find an elevated take on the traditional Zulu shisanyama barbecue, a taste of Senegal in the lamb didi, or the Kenyan classic nyama choma – thinly sliced beef – with a fresh kachumbari salad. It’s a brave and bold new approach to creating world-class cuisine imbued with the unmistakeable flavours of Africa.   MLILO MENU uMbhona R65 (Classic street corn grilled, inspired by the streets of Mombasa) Broccoli R65 (Charred broccoli, miso pickled peanuts,  drizzled with maafe sauce) Brochette of Dakar R110 (Baguette filled with Yassa onions, grilled chicken dusted in kan kan spice, chilli & lettuce) Pepe wings R110 (Grilled chicken wings seasoned with the flavour of pepe) Pork/Chicken Suya R110 (Grilled pork/chicken skewers marinated in homemade suya spice blend and brown butter served with plantain ketchup) Nyama Choma R110 (Thinly sliced beef with chunky kachumbari) iPlate R195 (South African braai plate: beef chuck/lamb chop, chicken wing & boerewors) Lamb

Want the scoop on the most creative ice cream in the Mother City? You’ll find it at Unframed, thanks to the innovative flavour creations dreamt up by founder Yann Rey. Ever wondered what lemon-infused olive oil and white chocolate ice cream might taste like? Here’s your chance to find out. Every flavour combination is crafted from scratch, in small batches and from quality ingredients, drawing heavily on what’s fresh and in season in the Cape. No surprise then that Unframed has been rated amongst the world’s greatest ice-cream parlours. UNFRAMED MENU   Scoops 1 Scoop R49 2 Scoops R79 3 Scoops R89   Indulge Tasting Flight R99 (5 flavours) Sundaes R109 (3 scoops, toppings, whipped cream)   Waffles Waffle R59 (Icing sugar, whipped cream) + Extra Scoop R25 + Extra topping R10  

South Africa may fall into the so-called ‘New World’, but the country’s winemaking heritage dates back more than three centuries, with the first wines pressed here as far back as 1659. All of which means there’s a long and complex history to South African wine, and though you may be familiar with white Burgundy, or Left Bank Bordeaux, understanding the strengths and stars of the Cape’s diverse vineyards requires expert insight. That’s where chef Matt Manning comes in, bringing Bree Street’s hugely popular Culture Wine Bar to Time Out Market Cape Town. The extensive wine list includes an impressive range offered by the glass, allowing you to sip your way from the cool-climate vineyards of Elgin and big-hitters of Stellenbosch to the pioneers breaking new ground in the Swartland. Culture Wine Bar captures the best of the Cape in the glass.

The menu of Asian restaurants in Cape Town may be small, but if you know where to look you’ll find some real gems, with talented chefs putting their own spin on the classics. How Bao Now is a great example, with two of the city’s top chefs – Matt van den Berg and Carla Schulze – bringing authentic Cape flavours to a concise menu of Asian plates at their Woodstock outpost of How Bao Now. Fluffy bao buns are, as you might have guessed, the star of the show, and at Time Out Market Cape Town this creative duo brings a local perspective as they plate up exclusive flavour combos such as crayfish bao infused with Cape Malay flavours and a coconut and curry furikake, or wagyu sando-bao with a chilli crunch mayo, tonkatsu and pickled cucumber.   HOW BAO NOW MENU Baos Wagyu Sando (2 in a portion) R170 (Panko bao, wagyu, tonkatsu sauce, chilli-crisp kewpie) Flaming Chicken R105 (Fried thigh, XO, peanut crumb, Szechuan dressing) Fried Fish R100 (Hake, pickled red onion, Thai red curry dressing, nuac cham) Kimchi Pork R105 (Sous-vide pork belly, kimchi, miso mayo, Asian dressing) Banana Blossom (Vegetarian) R100 (Pickled red onion, Asian dressing, XO, herbs Kiddies Chicken Bao R65   Bao Special Cape Malay Crayfish R200 (Curry aioli, coconut furikake, vadouvan XO, lime)   Bites Crack Peanuts R45 Andry Edamame

YARD began as a cult classic in the inner-city, as famous for its idiosyncratic service as the delicious fare. And now Eugene Smith brings his inimitable approach to pizza to Time Out Market Cape Town. Atop their signature hand-stretched dough you’ll find four classic YARD flavours flying out of the ovens. Whether your poison is New York pepperoni, barbecue chicken, spicy Italian salami or the heady mix of blue cheese and caramelised onions, expect the generous pizzas from YARD to come standard with a side order of their (in)famously cheeky service. YARD MENU Select your: Dough Style N = Neopolitan R = Romano NY = New York (45cm) C = Californian Please note: Neapolitan & Romano-base pizzas come with Fior de late cheese. New Yorker and California-style bases come with grated mozzarella cheese Sauce White Alfredo Italian Tomato Pesto Signatures Juicy Chick N245/R275/C225/NY465 (Choose Sauce, Pizza Warehouse BBQ Sauce, Mozzarella, Slow Roasted shredded Chicken, Feta and Peppadews) Sweet Baby Blue (Vegetarian) N190/R230/C180/NY375 (Choose sauce, Mozzarella, Blue cheese crumbled, Caramelised onions and fresh wild rocket) Italian Favourites Autumno (Vegetarian) N180/R185/C175/NY314 (Choose Sauce, Mozzarella, Italian herbs, Mushrooms, red onions, Baby Spinach finished with a crack of black pepper) Artigiano N210/R220/C205/NY400 (Choose sauce, Mozzarella, Artichokes, Roasted red peppers & Pepperoni) Capricciosa N180/R190/C175/NY340 (Choose sauce, Mozzarella, Salami, Kalamat

South Africa was a late-bloomer when it comes to picking up on the artisan coffee trend, but in 2006 that began to change. That was thanks to the founders of Origin Roasting, who slowly introduced a curious Cape Town to the concept of hand-roasted beans, single-origin coffee and the fact that, no, milk didn’t need to be super-heated. Origin kick-started a juggernaut, and today the city is brimming with adventurous micro-roasters, hipster baristas and seriously good coffee. Honestly, if you’re drinking a bad cup in Cape Town you have only yourself to blame. But if you don’t know where to start in the search for a good brew, make it Nøsh Café. Created by Origin co-founder Joel Singer, Nøsh Café offers a unique coffee experience, brewing up three of the city’s finest artisan roasters – Origin, Truth and Tribe – in a single location. At Nøsh Café Singer brings his signature passion to the Time Out Market Cape Town, showcasing the Mother City’s vibrant coffee culture in all its guises.  And to accompany that cortado? Alongside the coffee, at Nøsh Café you’ll find a menu of all-day breakfasts and an eclectic collection of light meals and baked goods that take global inspiration and serve it up with a friendly neighbourhood feel. NØSH CAFÉ MENU Breakfast Bialy Breakfast Bun R115 (Bialy, aromatic beef patty, fried egg, house-made tomato jam, fresh tomato, hot sauces for the brave (jalapeño or habanero) Shakshuka - Merguez|halloumi R135 (Two free-range poached eggs, fragrant tomato s

Within days of Ramenhead opening in Cape Town in 2022 there were queues out the door, as hungry locals lined up for the best noodles in the city. That’s not surprising, as Peter Tempelhoff, Ashley Moss and Jennifer Hugé – the culinary creatives behind Ramenhead, and award-winning FYN restaurant – scoured Tokyo and Osaka for time-honoured ramen recipes, returning with the first (and only) Yamato noodle machine in Africa. The trio brings that same passion and focus to Time Out Market Cape Town, with Ramenhead’s seaside outpost offering a compact list of Asian plates and slurpable ramen bowls.   RAMENHEAD MENU   Tori Chintan R240 (Light broth of chicken with soya sauce) Tori Katsu Curry R250 (Rich creamy style chicken curry ramen) Kids Ponyo ramen R140 (Half-portion of chicken tori chintan) Sesame & Mushroom R240 (Double dashi style vegan)   Ramen add-ons Ajitamago egg R20 Extra noodles R30 Gluten-free noodles +R30 Nekomanma R40 (Bowl of Ishikawa rice for leftover soup)   Rice bowl Chashu Don R210 (Spring onion, BBQ-glazed pork burnt ends, sesame)   Snacks Karaage R145 (Tokyo-style friend chicken, miso mayonnaise) Pork gyoza R130 (Potstickers with green chili ponzu) Cabbage gyoza R120 (Potstickers with spicy ponzu peanut sauce)   Dessert Purin R95 (With seasonal fruit and fragrant shisho syrup)  

It’s a burger bar, but not as you know it – and that’s thanks to the creativity of prolific restaurateur, chef and TV personality Bertus Basson. With a brace of popular restaurants across the Cape, Basson is passionate about celebrating homegrown South African flavours and culinary traditions. At De Vrije Burger you can count on having your hands full with his next-level burgers made with free-range beef and homemade buns.    DE VRIJE BURGER MENU Burgers: De Vrije Burger R125/R155 with tjips (180g Free Range Beef, Double Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Pickles) De Jonge Burger R115/R145 with tjips (180g Free Range Beef, Double Cheese) Die Bennie Griessel R125/R155 with tjips (180g Free Range Beef, Double Cheese, mustard pickle) De Vrije Vegetarian R115/R145 with tjips (Bo-Kaap-inspired falafel burger, double cheese, all the trimmings) A complimentary De Vrije Roomys with every burger purchased.   Add on: Smoked chilli sauce: R12.50 Melrose and Biltong: R35 Bacon - 3 rashers: R30   Extras: Hand-cut Tjips: R45 Have it: BBQ spice dusted: +R7.50 Cheezy: +R25 Peri-Peri: +R17.50 Onion Rings: +R45 Basson and Son soft drinks: R40  

Six years after Billy Flynn and Roxie Hart brought that ol’ razzle-dazzle to the Mother City, the musical CHICAGO returns to Cape Town for another run at the Artscape theatre. “CHICAGO is one of the most successful productions ever staged in South Africa,” says Hazel Feldman, CHICAGO’s South African Producer. “From its unique Bob Fosse choreography to its sizzling score, seductive costumes and intriguing plot with performances by a highly talented all South African cast, CHICAGO is not to be missed!” The winner of six Tonys, two Oliviers, one Grammy, two Baftas and six Academy Awards, CHICAGO is the longest-running musical revival, and the second longest-running musical in Broadway history… now in its 28th year! And what a tale it has to tell. CHICAGO was created in 1975, based on a 1926 Broadway play written by Maurine Dallas Watkins, a journalist from the Chicago Tribune who had covered the trials of two women accused of killing their lovers while under the dangerous influence of drink… and jazz! On stage, a nightclub singer, a double-murderess, a smooth-talking lawyer and a cell block of sin set the scene for classic show-stopping songs including ‘All that Jazz’, ‘Cell Block Tango’ and ‘Mister Cellophane’.  As the cast will remind you, there’s nothing like CHICAGO! This much-loved musical returns to Cape Town’s Artscape from August 27 to September 28, 2025, before moving north to Montecasino’s Teatro in Johannesburg. Tickets are on sale at Ticketmaster.co.za, and you won’t

Thanks to the ever-present south-easterly winds, Cape Town is a hotspot for kite-surfers in the summer months, with Table Bay filled with colourful kites bobbing and weaving across the chilly Atlantic waters. Alongside happy travellers and local kiters, the Cape also draws its fair share of global kite-surfing stars who use the European winter to stay in shape and practice their sport. It even attracts daredevil athletes, like the Red Bull kite-surfer who jumped over a plane – in mid-air! – in January 2025. And now professional kite-surfer Giel Vlugt has shared his own aerial adventures in Table Bay, with a video posted on Instagram of Vlugt having to take to the skies to avoid – by leaping over – a humpback mother and calf in Table Bay. You can find the full video below. Giel Vlugt is one of the most talked-about pro-kiters on the circuit, fast making his name in the Big Air Kite League as well as the annual Red Bull King of the Air competition held in Cape Town. He was also the first kiter to land a Double Kiteloop, a trick many kiters thought to be impossible. That trick also took place in Cape Town, in 2022. In the latest video, Vlugt is far out in Table Bay and travelling at quite some speed when the pair of cetaceans pop to the surface. As the mother waves a fluke in the air – in greeting or warning? – Vlugt quickly takes flight and lands a safe distance beyond the pair, before continuing. The video has so far amassed hundreds of comments and more than 81 000 likes. How

As the largest timed cycle race in the world, nearly 30 000 cyclists will take to the streets of the Mother City on Sunday, March 9, 2025, tackling both the full 109-kilometer route to Cape Point, as well as the shorter 42-kilometer that runs along the 'Blue Route' (M3 freeway) and back. With that many bikes thronging the streets, the highways and byways across much of the city will come to a standstill for traffic on Sunday. And in parts of the city and Atlantic seaboard, where the start and finish lines and rider chutes will be set up, the roads will be off-limits to cars from as early as Saturday. So, if you're wondering where the road closures for the Cape Town Cycle Tour will be and where to avoid? You've come to the right place! Although the full list is a bit long to post here, you can find the finer details on this handy PDF from the Cycle Tour. But the most important road closures to look out for are: Saturday, March 8 CBD: the streets surrounding the Grand Parade (including Castle, Darling, Caledon, and Strand) are closed from Saturday afternoon until Sunday lunchtime Green Point: Helen Suzman Boulevard from Beach Road to the traffic circle (towards the city) closed from Saturday 2pm until Sunday night Chapmans Peak Drive: closed to all traffic from Saturday 6pm until Sunday 6pm Sunday, March 9 CBD: extensive closures in the center affecting Loop, Long, Somerset, Darling, Adderley and Lower Plein streets, from 4am – 4pm. M3 (Blue Route): lanes closed in both dire

In a city never short on fine places to stay, the arrival in Cape Town of the Radisson Collection Hotel Waterfront has raised the bar for seafront hotels in the Mother City. What was once the Radisson Blu Waterfront – perched on the breakwater between the Oranjezicht City Farm Market and the start of the extended Sea Point promenade – has been revamped, reimagined and rebranded as the Radisson Collection Hotel, Waterfront Cape Town. Don't be surprised if you haven't heard of the brand before: this new opening is the first Collection-branded Radisson in all of sub-Saharan Africa, a coup for the city's luxury hotel landscape. Out of the 39 Radisson Collection hotels worldwide, there is only one other in Africa, in the Malian capital of Bamako. Radisson's 'Collection' hotels represent the top-tier brand within this global hotel group, featuring five-star properties that combine contemporary luxury with elements of local heritage and character. In step with the growing demand for luxury travel, the brand is also expanding rapidly, with new properties set to open in Lyon and Budapest soon. So what's changed in Cape Town? While the structure of the hotel remains much the same, the difference is keenly felt in the look and feel. Ride the glass lifts up from the basement, and the lobby is transformed by accents of gold and marble. There's texture and color missing that was absent before, with luxury touches that begin with a glass of complimentary Cap Classique as you check in. The n

In the beginning, there was – fittingly – Origin. A café and roastery that puzzled and delighted Capetonians with their monkish dedication to roasting and brewing and sharing the nuances of artisan coffee at a time when chain stores and instant were the norm.  Origin unleashed a caffeinated tidal wave on the Mother City, as Cape Town got swept away by the demand for single-origin artisan-roasted brews. The city is all the better for it, and today there are dozens of superb coffee shops and cafés to choose from across Cape Town . And now one has been singled out as truly world-class. And no, for a change, it's not Truth. In the latest guide to the Top 100 Best Coffee Shops in the world, it was Espressolab that came out tops, in the survey that took into account both public votes and the feedback from an expert panel. To make the grade, coffee shops were rated on a variety of factors, from barista skills and quality of coffee (rather important) to the ambience of the space and sustainability practices. Customer service and consistency were also key.  Espressolab focuses on showcasing coffee from fully traceable farms, estates and cooperatives across Africa and South America, with single-origin beans carefully roasted at their flagship roastery and café at The Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock. Here and in their De Waterkant store you'll find an impressive selection of espresso-based drinks on the menu, and some seriously clued-up baristas on hand if you want to question them about

You can feel it in the air. A change in the seasons is coming, and with Autumn on the horizon, your days of enjoying the Galileo Open Air Cinema are numbered. Happily, March brings a packed schedule of theme weeks and special screenings, at six unforgettable venues across Cape Town. Surfers and water-babies won't want to miss the annual Wavescape Film Festival, which drops in at Kirstenbosch Garden on Friday, March 7. As always, expect a mixture of short clips and longer features exploring the world of riding waves. Highlights this year include Changing Tempo, Where We Thrive, and The Source.    Mid-March shines the spotlight on South Africa's 'golden girl' Charlize Theron, with a week of screenings featuring some of her best work. Settle in at Kirstenbosch Gardens for  Long Shot, Mad Max: Fury Road, Kubo & The Two Strings  (family-friendly animation)  and The Italian Job. And Ryan Reynolds brings the Ken-ergy the following week, with Ryan Reynolds Week (it's three days, but Ken wouldn't notice anyway) from Thursday, March 27 to Saturday, March 29. Screenings take place at both Battery Park and Kirstenbosch Garden, with the now-legendary  Deadpool, IF  (family-friendly animation), and the beloved classic  The Proposal. In between all of those gems there's a full schedule of classic flicks and sing-a-long favourites. Here's the full line-up of what's on at Galileo Open Air Cinema in March. Sat, 01 March: A Star is Born, Zevenwacht Wine Estate, Kuils River  Thu, 06 March: Four

Since opening in 2022, Ouzeri has quickly become a favorite for savvy locals in search of a true taste of the Mediterranean in Cape Town. Taking inspiration from his own travels and well-thumbed family recipe books, owner Nic Charalambous offers diners an authentic snapshot of Greek and Cypriot cuisine with a spotlight on produce and provenance. Think Greek octopus with potato and caramelised garlic, or anari dumplings with fresh tomato dumplings from Cyprus. A summertime standout is the cured, smoked pork loin that is cooked over wild rosemary to offer a modern taste of Crete in the Mother City. It's a Mediterranean menu you won't soon forget, and a memorable experience that has now been recognized with a listing in the latest edition of the respected 50 Best Discovery City Guides. 'The menu is far from stereotypical,' reads the new entry for Ouzeri. 'Instead, dishes are multi-layered and impressively detailed. Kick things off with eliopita , an olive-and-anchovy bread with roasted garlic before digging into lahanadolmades , a dish of cabbage leaves stuffed with chicken and rice and doused in a truffle lemon sauce.' 50 Best Discovery is an extension of the annual World's 50 Best ranking, shining a spotlight on restaurants and bars that are worth seeking out. Upwards of 500 new venues were added in February 2025, with more than a hundred cities and towns now represented on 50 Best Discovery for the first time, showcasing the world's up-and-coming dining, drinking and travel

While the Mother City might be famous for its laid-back lifestyle of fine dining, wine farms and lazy days spent on shimmering beaches, it is also home to one of the world’s toughest trail races: Ultra-Trail Cape Town (UTCT). Since the inaugural event in 2014, UTCT has evolved into one of the world’s leading ultra-trail events and the largest off-road running event in Africa. Placed alongside the Cape Town Cycle Tour and Two Oceans Marathon, it forms a trinity of iconic sporting events that draws enthusiastic travellers to Cape Town from across the globe.  And the star of the UTCT show is the iconic 100-mile route. Now 100 miles (around 160 kilometres) is a long way in anyone’s book. And to run it? Challenging. But when it also includes more than 7000 metres of vertical ascent – D+, if you want to talk the trail lingo – on rugged paths and single-track trails that lead up, down and across an entire mountain range? Madness, surely. And yet UTCT attracts both professional runners and ambitious amateurs each year. In 2024 runners from 47 countries laced up on the start line to tackle this remarkable race. But happily, UTCT is not only for madcap runners. Part of the charm of the UTCT is that there’s a race for everyone, from weekend warriors looking for a gentle challenge to runners with an eye on tackling the 100 miler... one day. And whichever you choose to run, you’ll enjoy some of the Cape’s best scenery, with mountain slopes filled with flowering fynbos and stunning sea

One of the Mother City’s most popular events returns in April, with international and local stars set to grace the stage at the Cape Town International Jazz Festival (CTIJF). This year’s festival takes place on April 25 and 26 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), with dozens of artists featured on a line-up curated under the theme of ‘Legacy Meets Tomorrow’. It’s a tribute to the rich heritage of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, an event that has grown from an intimate concert at the Good Hope Centre to a multi-stage global affair attracting thousands of jazz-lovers to the CTICC. And while the full line-up is still under wraps, one notable collaboration has been announced which definitely fits the theme of the 2025 festival. For those lucky enough to bag a ticket for this special performance, Friday, April 25, will see acclaimed DJ and producer Black Coffee take the stage to share a sonic journey with pianist Nduduzo Makhathini. The pair have worked on tracks for almost a decade, but this performance will be their first full-length concert together, blending a fusion of jazz, electronic music, and African rhythms. The duo will be accompanied by a full orchestra, a brass section, percussionists, and special guest vocalists, ensuring this once-off performance is a highlight of the festival. Also confirmed for this year’s festival is Kyle Shepherd, one of South Africa’s most celebrated jazz pianists and composers. A proud Capetonian, Shepherd’s

Cape Town's  Museum of Dogs  is the world's only museum dedicated to celebrating dogs, delving into their timeless role in history as comforters, friends and workers. Across six main exhibition spaces founder Karel Van der Vyver – who trained in law, but truly loves museums – has created a journey exploring our enduring affection with hounds through captivating stories and interactive displays. And in what is surely a sign that locals and visitors can't get enough of this engaging destination, The Museum of Dogs is now open until 8pm from Wednesday to Saturday; the only museum in Cape Town to keep evening hours, and the perfect addition to a night of art galleries on First Thursdays. The Museum will continue to be open from 10am – 5pm on Tuesdays and Sundays. If you've already been, and loved the thoughtful ways in which faithful hounds are given their due, then you'll love the two new thought-provoking exhibitions that explore the  human-canine connection through art. 'White Dogs' is an exhibition by DJ Shelwell, and offers a photographic exploration of Cape Town's dog-friendly wild places through the eyes of two rescue dogs, Glitter and  Magenta. Captured across a variety of settings, the imagery is a collection of canine-focused Cape landscapes and offers a thought-provoking peek into a visual diary of daily walks. In '(Non) Judgement' Tania Lee (a dog person) and Cristina Salvoldi (a cat person) use sculpture to challenge our perceptions of the human-animal relationship.

Mother City chefs shone brightly at the 2025 Luxe Restaurant Awards announced this week, with most of the top awards going to restaurants in the city and surrounding Winelands. Top of the pile was SALON, which received the coveted Restaurant of the Year award, with Executive Chef Carla Schulze awarded the Culinary Innovation Award. SALON was also recently voted Africa's Best New Restaurant at the 2024 World Culinary Awards, and is high on the Time Out list of the Best Restaurants in Cape Town.   'SALON is a masterful expression of modern fine dining, where Luke Dale Roberts and Executive Chef Carla Schulze create a tasting experience that is both globally inspired and deeply refined,' says Chad Fourie, founder and head judge of the Luxe Awards. 'Every element, from the impeccable service to the thoughtful progression of dishes, reflects an extraordinary level of craftsmanship.'  COY, in the V&A Waterfront, won New Restaurant of the Year; a worthy accolade for chef Ryan Cole's latest venture. His regular kitchen – Salsify at The Roundhouse – also bagged a three-star rating. Marble Cape Town bagged the Style Award, while ëlgr – and we love this spot – walked away with Casual Fine Dining Restaurant of the Year. Liam Tomlin, founder of the Chefs Warehouse group, was honoured with the Pioneer Award. It's not all about celebrating fancy food though. Brash in Sea Point won Burger Joint of the Year – watch this space for our updated Best Burger Guide coming soon – and Upper Union wo

Mark your diaries and loosen your waistbands: the Francophonie Food & Culture Festival has been confirmed for Saturday, March 15, 2025. Now in its fourth year, this festive – and free! – event is hosted at the Belgian ambassador's residence in Newlands, and brings together a feast of flavors from across the Francophone world. So while there's sure to be no shortage of Belgian chocolate and beers, you'll also find food and produce from Mauritius, France, Lebanon, Madagascar, Vietnam and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Did you know there are 120 million French speakers across 24 African countries! More than 60 stalls will set up on the day, offering a taste of the rich diversity of the French-speaking countries of the world. Along with the food there will be musical performances and cultural showcases. There are also prizes to be won, with everything from Air France tickets and Namibian safaris up for grabs! The Francophonie Food & Culture Festival takes place at the Belgian Residence in Boshof Avenue, Newlands, from 10 am to 5 pm on March 15, 2025. Parking is available at the Kirstenbosch Stone Cottages, with a free shuttle to the festival available throughout the day. Have you booked for these Farro pop-up events?