• In the spirit of togetherness that often accompanies the blessed month of Ramadan, the Bo-Kaap community has cordially invited all to gather in the heart of the old Cape Malay Quarter for a mass street iftaar this Friday. The iconic Wale and Rose Streets will transform into giant boeka tables on 31 March where hundreds of families, friends and strangers will gather to break their fast together – and everyone’s invited, no fasting required. Bring along a plate or two of goodies to share and be embraced by the warming sense of cultural unity that seems to radiate from these…

    Coffeebeans Routes is a Cape Town-based cultural tourism company that offers unique and immersive cultural experiences to visitors. The group is committed to promoting sustainable tourism practices and responsible travel in our city. Coffeebeans Routes work closely with local communities to ensure that their tours and activities have a positive impact on the environment and the people they visit. They also partner with a range of local organisations and initiatives that promote social and environmental sustainability in Cape Town. The company was founded in 2005 by a group of passionate creatives who wanted to showcase the rich diversity of South African…

    As they say, “you are what you eat…” We all know that what we eat plays a huge role in our health, both mentally and physically. You really start to notice this once you put effort into your diet choices and start reaping the effects thereof. We’re all facing a steep cost of living at the moment, which also means the cost of food, especially healthy food, is expensive. However, in the end, you may end up paying more for the unhealthy food you put into your body and the effect it has on you… Unsplash Fast food, as tasty…

    We visited Gamidah Jacobs of Lekka Kombuis in the Bo-Kaap to make a delicious homemade curry. Gamidah shared all of her top tips and tricks with us to make a family favourite recipe. https://youtu.be/SjdXo2VPwnw For Gamidah Jacob’s simple and easy chicken curry recipe, you’ll need: Chopped onion Chopped fresh tomato Ground fennel Ground cumin Chilli powder Turmeric Masala e.g. garam, tikka Coriander seeds Chicken Potatoes Salt to taste Fresh coriander, chopped Chop the onions and dry braise them in the pot. Add the chopped fresh tomato. Add the mix of spice: fennel, cumin, chilli powder, turmeric, masala, and coriander. Add…

    We recently visited the new restaurant on the block: Urchin. This beautiful restaurant opened just 3 months ago with a modern, classy look that’s the perfect aesthetic for a relaxed night out. We were warmly welcomed by friendly and helpful staff who made us feel at home and excited for this unique fine dining experience. We ordered their sushi platter – which was absolutely amazing – followed by their set three course special for only R649. Each dish on the menu was carefully created by Chef Gerard Van Staden exclusively for our partner in great savings – Daddy’s Deals. https://daddysdeals.co.za/deals/cape-town/vouchers/a-three-course-meal-and-a-glass-of-wine-at-urchin-restaurant/…