In December 2020 the kids asked if we could go out for dinner. Carli had mentioned how much she and James enjoyed Bones in Woodstock. So that is where we headed for a joint birthday dinner for the two of them. Bones Kitchen & Bar Bones is for drinking, tasting, eating and meeting. It’s for … Continue reading Bones Kitchen & Bar, Woodstock South Africa

When we pulled into the parking lot at Powell House, Dave was not sure they were open. Ours was the only car there but as we ventured up the stairs we could see lights on. We were the first table to arrive for the night, but given that it was a Monday night in a … Continue reading Powell House, Swellendam South Africa

Dave and I have been eating at 96 Winery Road since we moved to Gordons Bay. But, my passion for their food dates back to Gatrilles in Johannesburg. And it is that crème brûlée that I set my standard to when comparing desserts at other restaurants. We have celebrated birthdays and anniversaries at the restaurant … Continue reading Winery Road Small Plates Concept | Somerset West

The Support Stellenbosch Restaurant Rewards Campaign was a fantastic initiative that encouraged us to try new restaurants. Our visit to Spek And Bone marked the first of three meals that we had during the drive to get people to eat out. How It Worked There was a huge campaign to highlight how jobs save lives during … Continue reading Spek And Bone, Stellenbosch South Africa

The Ivy Villa Hotel and Spa is a hidden gem in the heart of Sandton. And if you are looking for a private dining room for a small, intimate function, look no further than Reuben’s At The Ivy. A celebration My Mom turned 70 last year and decided she wanted a small dinner party to … Continue reading Reuben’s At The Ivy, Sandton South Africa

The Deck Restaurant offers bistro style dining at Irene Farm. Open 7 days a week for breakfast and lunch, this is a great place to enjoy a lazy day. Irene Farm Wanting something different to do, my parents, Dave and I headed to Irene Farm in Centurion. This is a working dairy farm and an … Continue reading The Deck Restaurant, Irene Farm, Centurion

The Grumpy Mole With 5 different venues to choose from, Dave and I met Bev and Pete at The Grumpy Mole in Oxted. This cosy pub offered the perfect place for a late lunch. It has a traditional old feel to it, with lots of different sections. Dave and Pete met in high school and … Continue reading The Grumpy Mole, Oxted, England

If you are looking for an authentic Italian restaurant, look no further than Magica Roma. Situated in Pinelands, there is limited parking close by. But the walk from your car will be worth it. Magica Roma Last November we had to collect the kids from the airport. Their flight was due to land just before … Continue reading Magica Roma, Pinelands, Cape Town

Situated in Little Milton, Oxford, is a 16th century thatched pub and restaurant called The Lamb Inn. They are a traditional family pub serving home cooked meals. You will find them on the High Street using the postcode  OX44 7PU in your navigation system The Lamb Inn Anne, Stuart, Jane, Evie, Dave and I went … Continue reading The Lamb Inn, Little Milton, Oxford UK

Dave took a walk down memory lane when we stopped for lunch at The Crown in Cookham, England. The Crown Dave had last eaten there in 1982 and on our visit in 2019 the ownership had just changed hands! The pub has an old world feel to it, which is no surprise as it dates … Continue reading The Crown, Cookham England

Dave and I are always looking for somewhere new to have lunch. And the Grille Shack is our latest find. Situated along Clarence Drive in Gordons Bay, this is a drive worth taking for the food. Small Plates & Snacks On our first visit we decided to share the salt & pepper calamari (R55) for … Continue reading Grille Shack, Gordons Bay South Africa

Heritage Restaurant is situated in the old village of Hermanus, South Africa. It is a converted fisherman’s cottage and part of the Misty Waves Hotel. Offering sea views from the outside tables, this was our place of choice for dinner. Heritage Restaurant Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers a small menu which … Continue reading Heritage Restaurant, Hermanus, South Africa

Situated with a view of Grotto Beach is the very unassuming looking Dutchies. This is a lunch stop I can highly recommend with good, friendly service and great food. Lunch in the rain On a cold and wet winter's day, Kim and I went for lunch at Dutchies. This had been recommended to us as … Continue reading Dutchies, Hermanus South Africa

Wanting a casual dinner, close to where we were staying, Kim and I chose to go to The Brewery for a meal. They are situated in the Hemel en Aarde (Heaven and Earth) Valley of Hermanus, South Africa. The Brewery With a surprising selection of beers, ciders and gin on tap, I decided to go … Continue reading The Brewery, Hemel En Aarde South Africa

When Dave and I moved to Gordons Bay in 2001 our holiday destination was always Sedgefield. This was close enough for us to go away for a long weekend. And there were two resorts we could stay at which offered great activities for the boys. Mark first told us about Ou Meul (Old Mill) when … Continue reading Ou Meul Bakkery, Riviersonderend South Africa

Trying to find a restaurant for 12 people can be quite daunting. And usually I leave that sort of detail up to someone else. When we were in Port Elizabeth in May a booking was made at Bocadillos. This bakery and restaurant is open 7 days a week serving dinner Monday to Saturday. You are … Continue reading Bocadillos, Walmer, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Situated on the N2 in Grabouw is the Peregrine Farm Stall Café. The natural extension from the farm stall has led to an eatery worth driving to. The menu is seasonal and we prefer going there for breakfast. Peregrine Farm Stall Café I try and choose something different for breakfast each time we go there … Continue reading Peregrine Farm Stall Café, Grabouw South Africa

Situated in Rue Saint-André des Arts, you will find La Jacobine. This casual eatery is open late at night and is perfectly located in Saint Germain des Prés, Paris. For us when choosing where to dine when in Paris, we always look for something local. We prefer to be in walking distance of the restaurant … Continue reading La Jacobine, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris