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Roster 2009 / 2010:

Nov - Lucy, Dec - Nadine, Jan - Clarissa,

Feb - Janine, Mar - Fiona, Apr - Linda,

May -Lucy, Jun - Nadine, Jul - Clarissa

Next Monthly Dinner

Next Monthly Dinner

TBA

Touch of Madness

Venue: Touch of Madness

Address: 12 Nuttall Road, Observatory

Date: Saturday, 31 October 2009

Time: 19h30 for 20h00

Tel: 021 448-2266

Organiser: Fiona

Patrons: Nadine, Amie, Janine, Kerry, Graeme, Vicky, Bill, Mike, Craig, Chris, Fiona, Neil, Anthony, Carol, Lucy, Ana Rita

Review:

- Butternut soup = delicious. Lamb curry was hot! Greek lamb was tasty

- Starter mushroom with salsa, cheese & chili topping was tasty

- Prawns were good too, good value for money

- Beef ale stew - very hearty...

- Butternut soup was superb & risotto fantastic. Large portions and even large glasses of wine (hic) Fantastical

- Butternut soup + rump steak, really good. Huge portions, nice venue, will recommend.

- Falaffel very good

- Lamb curry can compare favourably

- Lasagna - nice portions, tasted great

- Greek lamb was good. Shame it was the last one so others missed out! Also a shame that there was no kudu. Given that it was a Saturday night they were out of a lot of dishes:-(

- Rump steak was ok. Good sized portion. Oscar was great!

- Chicken fillet was very good, kebabs very tasty, and overall not "bad" vibe at all. Although the kebab was not kudu!

08/11 - On a sad note: Although we all knew him for only a couple of hours, it is with sadness to have to tell you, that the Dinner Club Waiter, Oscar, has passed away as a result of stab wounds from a mugging. ATOM is setting up a Trust Fund to at least secure his daughter's education. (Refer "a touch of madness" Facegroup group)

Ciao Baby Cucina

Venue: Ciao Baby Cucina - Eden on the Bay

Address: 57A Eden on the Bay, Big Bay, Bloubergstrand

Date: Saturday, 26 September 2009

Time: 7:30pm

Ambiance: Relaxed

Food Type: Italian

Organiser: Janine

Patrons: Chris, Fiona,Nadine,Lucy, Janine, Ana Rita

Review:

- Huge, generous portions

- Had a starter of livers and hardly had space for mains so had to take a doggy bag

- Great Food! Delish. Too much, but very tasty. Pity about the bathrooms, hope they look into this soon, as it is not safe (being a new mall) and not good when it rains!

- Good food, big portions but nice size for a hungry person :-)

- Very generous portions with everything including wine.

- Large portions, great food and good service. Highly recommended.

Toni's Traditional Portuguese Cuisine

Venue: Toni's Traditional Portuguese Cuisine

Address: 88 Kloof Street, Tamboerskloof
http://www.tonis.co.za/

Date: Saturday, 29 August

Time: 7.30pm

Other:
Extremely traditional, quality ingredients, all as fresh as possible, flavoursome, made on order.
Mouthwatering favourites included peri-peri chicken, prawns, seafood, rice, Mozambican curries.
Reasonably priced.
Licenced: Yes
Corkage: R20
Parking: Pre-arranged

Organiser: Clarissa

Patrons: Linda, Shawn, Chris, Fiona, Nadine, Lucy, Mike, Carol, Anthony

Review:

- Hot Waitress! ** note this comment was repeated a few times **

- Great sardines with coarse salt.

- Chourizo: overcooked, Espetada: overcooked - Verdict: not convinced

- Portuguese steak = Excellent!

- Espetada bit "overdone" but sauce very nice - almost as hot as the waitress!

- Chicken kebabs were very well done! Can recommend.

- Best caldo verde soup and line fish - my God!!

- "Finger licking good" - C.O.

- Medium Rare espetada was medium but still very tasty. Peri - Peri sauce was "delish" Rissole starter recommended.

- Feijoda was very healthy & generous portion, tasted even better with added peri peri / garlic sauce.


Unfortunately, no pictures this time as our Photographer did not attend:-)

221 Waterfront

Venue: 221 Waterfront

Address: Shop 221 Upper Level, Victoria Wharf, V & A Waterfront

Tel No: 021 418 3633

Date: Saturday, 01 August 2009 at 7pm

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Nadine, Kevin, Janine, Lucy, Fiona, Chris, Derren

Comments:

- This was one of the best monthly dinners ever! Can recommend the "221 fillet". Very, very good!

- Bread rolls quite filling. Ricotta & tomato tart really good (lots of pesto). Fillet very good.

- Creme brulee very yummy :-) Lucy didn't finish her cow!!

- Starter - Springbok carpaccio was soooo tasty. Cheese venison & wasabi mayo was seriously excellent. Great portion too. The Cognac Beef fillet was divine. I ordered the Moo Moo rare & was very tender. Overall verdict: The place is fantastic topped with a relaxing enjoyable atmosphere. A piece of culinary magic (shit I waffle)

- Salmon sushi was stunning as was the sweet chili chicken. Warm bread rolls and flavoured butter started off a great meal. Good choice. Wonderful.

- My best monthly dinner! The small group was great and to top it all off - the food was delicious. The Brie starter was good, the 221 fillet the best I have had. the nougat ice cream was huge! but good. I will need to roll home...

- I got a full cup of coffee. Absolutely fabulous!!

- Awesome. Definitely worth a return visit. Salmon roses were great, generous salmon on the rose. Prime rib was a huge portion - come hungry! Dom Pedro was good. No complaints at all! Fabulous! Nomfundo was a great Waitress too!

- Hospitality great. Manager offered us spring bokkies on the house. Top Notch service!

- Even chewy mints with the bill!

Societi Bistro

Venue: Societi Bistro

Address: 50 Orange St, Gardens

Tel No: 021 424 2100

Date: Friday, 26 June 2009 at 7pm

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Nadine, Kevin, Janine, Bill, Vicky, Lucy, Fiona, Chris, Gordon, Juanita, Niel, Leonie, Alain, Gathry, Vannessa, Craig, Ana Rita, Amie

Comments:

- Group split into 2 tables BUT too far apart!

- Ox tongue was a tender starter!

- Initially thought being at the back by the kitchen wouldn't be nice, but actually very cosy. Food great (mussels, pork belly, cheese cake) + arrived shortly after ordering. Enjoyed!

- Lovely relaxing atmosphere & sirloin was delicious!

- Strong coffee, chicken tasty, nice atmosphere.

- Lovely evening, great company, food & service!

- Ox tongue was really good, lamb shank tender. Should have had the creme brulee, caramel b&b pud ok but not as nice.

- Souffle was lovely as was the pumpkin ravioli. Served "small people's" meal as a starter for a "big person" which was great:-) but unfortunate that we were on 2 tables. Choc cake was also good.

- Service was fine & food was delicious, starter 'muscles' was superb & the creamy sauce was divine. Penne carbonara was fine & again the sauce was spot on. Only shite thing was dividing the group across 2 tables. I'd rate the place 8/10.

- Creme brulee good.

- Good Waitress - Justina!

Masala Dosa

Venue: Masala Dosa

Address: Shop 3, 154 Main Road, Sea Point

Tel No: 021 434 2612

Food Type: Indian

Date: Saturday, 30 May 2009

Organised By: Fiona

Patrons: Yolande, Ruan, Janine, Bill, Vicky, Rob, Lucy, Nadine, Fiona, Carol, Anthony, Gordon, Juanita

Comments:

- Service very poor - had to wait long for food! Food was tasty - very filling pancakes = Dosa, served on trays with no cutlery as you need to eat with your hands.

- Agree, service very slow. Food was very tasty, with good presentation and tested very authentic. Liked the Thali as you got tasters of several dishes.

- Looks like the place is under staffed, given the slow service. Would not come here if I was really hungry - better for a late night snack ordered after work.

- Food tasty - just a long wait. Would like some more meat!

- Food was very tasty. Something different. Service was poor, but I think that they are not geared for big groups. I think some better planning would do wonders.

- Food was very tasty & very different. Long wait didn't matter - just drink more! Prices extremely reasonable.

- The food was different but tasty. Service a bit slow - and there was only 1 toilet (unisex).

- No complaints about the food, very tasty and filling. But the service was very bad. Helped that we got a pudding platter (on the house). will come back, but not in a group.

- Food was delicious but we waited for along time. Apparently restaurant was under staffed and they were not expecting so many people. The main course & starters were delivered together or in the wrong order. Badly done! I hope they up their game.

- They came to apologise & made up for it by giving 2 dessert platters for everyone to share. Very humble gesture:-) Food good.

- Ice cream was very good - cardamon with pistachio, tasted like condensed milk. Great dessert platters on the house!

Mama Roma

Venue: Mama Roma

Address: Century City

Date: Saturday, 2nd May 2009

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Kevin, Janine, Lucy, Mike, Ingrid, Kerry, Niel, Dave, Anke, Gathry, Nadine, Linda, Shawn

Comments:

- OUT OF EVERYTHING, NOT ON!

- Gathry refused his mate's wine - very wrong! His mate then got pis*ed and told the rest of us about fluffer...

- They gave my choc mousse away! :-(

- Ok - so above & beyond everything - the food was really good.

- Starter prawns was great, special pasta with squid, feta & sun dried tomato was very tasty. Big portions. Tiramisu was not the best I've tasted - a bit strong.

- Smoked salmon was spot on, garlic & chilli calamari was definitely the highlight. Nice blend of spices. Impressed with all courses though the lack of choices on the menu due to running out of several foods was a disappointment to some, especially on a Saturday night.

- What food they did have was very good, but on a Saturday night to say "Sorry Sir, we're out of this & we're out of that" only after the item is ordered is wrong! They were even out of a Barman! WTF?

Fabulous

Restaurant: Fabulous

Address: 158 Kloof St, Gardens

Organiser: Clarissa

Patrons: Janine, Nadine, Linda, Shawn, Lucy, Gathry, Vannessa, Amie, Derren

Review:

- Ground beef balls... Lamb shank rubbed... Need I say more... Shawn + Gathry = Moaning "Myrtels"!

- Duck was good but not the best I've tasted. The guys were "moaners" for the night. We're clearly getting too old for sitting on cushions:-)

- Sitting on cushions wasn't bad at all. Lemon chicken with cous cous was good - pity no veggies. Loved Camembert, waiting for ice cream + coffee.

- Roasted beetroot + goats cheese really good. Risotto fillet very nice + quite filling. Restaurant has nice vibe. Something different but enjoyed the evening.

- Sitting on cushions not comfy for preggie fairies.

- Food very good and belly dancer not too bad.

- Calamari worms yummy, chicken kebabs lekker, Janine interesting - semi drugged up, Muller & Meiring boys were moaning, all pretty normal...

- Calamari starter and fillet excellent. Atmosphere great but cushions take getting used to especially after a few hours. Belly dancer was good.

- Late addition: Creme brulee very good. Waitress (Susan) great!

The Library Restaurant

Monthly dinner for February 2009: The Library Restaurant

Date: Sunday 1 March 2009

Time: 13:00

Venue: The Library Restaurant - De Wet Square - Plein Street, Stellenbosch

Tel: 021 887-7073

Organiser: Nadine

Patrons: Chris, Fiona, Amie, Vannessa, Janine, Lucy, Branston, Jordan, Derren, Nadine, Gathry, Craig, Ana Rita

Review:

- No berries, no blue cheese, no creme brulee, no Minki!

- Burger was good + nice, Delicious!

- Calamari started was tasty!

- Panacotta was tasteless!

- Never seen a runny choc souffle in my life... open duck sarmie was good. Pity no 'blue cheese'. Also restaurant ran out of desserts. Baie Swak!

- 5 items on the menu using blue cheese and no blue cheese!

- Duck a bit tough but tasty. Dessert not so great. Book wall paper makes for good conversation piece.

- Avocado soup was interesting; nice + light. Roast veg toasted pannini was filling. Nice relaxed atmosphere + company entertaining (as always).

- Lovely setting, loved the wall paper. Kept me busy! Food was disappointing. Expected more from a "Celeb" restaurant. No Minkie!!! And her husband is "Constant"ly in hiding :-)

- Avo soup good. Choc souffle 'not' liquid mousse. the Co made up for the food.

- Proper chewy mints. Yay!

Sinn's

Venue: Sinn’s

Address: Wembley Square, McKenzie St, Gardens

http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details-MemberID-2766.html

Tel: 021 465 0967 / 8

Date: Wednesday, 28th January ‘09

Time: 7pm

Ambiance: Relaxed

Organiser: Lucy

Patrons: Amie, Linda, Eddie, Nadine, Chris, Fiona, Janine, Mike, Lucy, Ruan, Yolanda, Carol, Anthony

Review:

- Yellow tail was tasty, but slightly over cooked. Company was awesome! Thxs, was a great first time at the 'Chow Club'...

- This is a very cool restaurant. The only thing preventing a par score on the duck-worthlessness scale is the slow service. Food was excellent & company was fantastic!

- Two course special was well worth it for R99 - lentil soup and beef medallions were delicious. No space for dessert - although I believe it was divine, since Janine didn't share!

- Very nice restaurant! 3 course special great value! Will definitely recommend!

- Fantastic setting, good food, good company - life is good!

- Summer special was well worth the money. Great atmosphere & good company.

- Starters were served quickly but mains took forever to arrive. Presentation of medallions were bland, but tasted ok.

- The roasted lamb rump was very nice. Very tasty. Service was a bit slow and the company was great!

- They have chewy mints to end off - yay!

- We were short on our bill, only to realise that the bill includes a 15% additional tip! We're normally generous with our tip, but this was a bit cheeky especially since it was not mentioned on the menu that large tables will be charged any sort of tip - and 15% at that! However, we did notify the Manager so perhaps it will be printed on the menu's in future.

Panama Jacks

Venue: Panama Jacks (next to Royal Cape Yacht Club)
http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details-MemberID-2369.html.

Tel: 021 448 1080

Date: 30 December 2008

Time: 19:30

Dress: Semi Formal

Ambiance: Trendy

Food type: Seafood

Organiser: Fiona

Patrons: Chris, Fiona, Craig, Ana Rita, Lucy, Nadine, Janine, Gathry, Vannessa, Amie

Review:

- Starter Portuguese sardines must have been from Portugal as it took long enough t arrive but it was worth it. Parmessan crusted hake was yum too!

- Mussel chowder was really good, no tuna unfortunately, but the mussel linguine was very nice & a big portion. Enjoyed it - will visit again.

- Gathry has a Gene Simmons tongue!!

- Norwegian camembert salmon was superb. I really enjoyed & the salad was excellent.

- Had - 16 same as above - all good except the dried up twigs they served it with -> twigs supposed to be leeks?

- Sushi was good. Spring rolls not that great, but not bad. Hake and chips was good value for money, and tasty!

Crystal Restaurant

Venue: Crystal Restaurant
Century City - The Protea Hotel Colosseum) Crystal, Century City
http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details-MemberID-1659.html

Tel No: 021 526 4000

Date: Friday, 28th November

Time: 7pm

Organiser: Janine

Patrons: Janine, Nadine, Walter, Chris, Fiona, Gathry, Vannessa, Lucy

Other: This is a Trendy spot, so dress up if you dare ...
Crystal restaurant is situated in the new urban luxury hotel, Protea Hotel Colosseum, finalist of the Business Resort of the Year, Africa Investor Awards 2008.
Two-storey windows, chic interiors, the Cape Town city skyline, Table Mountain and the pièce de résistance, our three meter genuine Swarovski crystal chandelier. This is Crystal - synonymous with excellence, elegance and ambience Our menu changes with the seasons and includes a number of themes: the vegetable garden, the sea, the farm, the veld, the fynbos. From the mountains to the sea - our colourful dishes reflect local flavours which are basic and strong, but also sweet tastes, sun drenched, heavy and rich, smelling of the earth. Flavours are predominant in our dishes hence the lack of creamy sauces and the liberal use of jus in our preparation. The menu is detailed to let you envisage and pre-taste the dishes At Crystal your event is yours to create. From tapas to cocktail parties to elegant 3 course meals, we can accommodate any of your private party needs with sleek sophistication & professionalism.

Reviews:

- Great frozen margarita with salted rim. Belgium chocolate dessert was a bargain, well presented and fed everyone. Fantastic chandelier - very pretty & crystal:-)

- Lucy finally turned and joined me in having dessert 1st!!! :-) The rest will soon follow hahahah:-)

- Norwegian salmon pretty good. Service a bit slow. Very good entertainment, but it was in table, nothing to do with the restaurant!!

- No Pole!! Bo Kaap vis was baie lekker.

- It was good! Beef was a bit dry. Will only know by tomorrow how the ostrich is.

- Chips from mixed grill was also very nice but won't be able to comment on the chops. Coffee sounds bubbly.

- Crystal chandelier looked beautiful especially when the last rays of day light flickered over the crystals. Food was excellent - too much egg plant in the starter but char grilled chicken was wonderful. Waiting for really good coffee!! Happy Cat!!

- Confirmed that coffee is good. Interesting, nice cups. German nut biscuits good.

And from Lucy : these sure are a lot of comments for such a little groupie attending this dinner hey.... maybe it's got to do with some people disappearing for shooters every half hour:-)

Eastwoods Entertainment Lounge

Venue: Eastwoods Entertainment Lounge - Tyger Valley

Address: Shop 15, Tyger Manor Centre, 25 Willie van Schoor Ave, Tyger Valley

Tel: 021 919 9622

Date: Friday 7 November 2008

Time: 7:30pm

Organiser: Nadine

Patrons: Lucy, Mike, Derren, Nadine, Craig, Ana Rita, Janine, Vannessa, Gathry

Review:

- Our fish was crap - the patrons were very entertaining. Tiger lady woke up everyone.

- Lamb shank was ok. Not the best I've had but very tender. Service not too bad.

- Take a table from Spur, put it in the middle of the dance floor at Kudeta or some such club. Delete the dorky happy-clappy waiters, and you have Eastwoods. Typical Spur food, but no conversation due to auditory assault. At least I could watch the cricket...

- Nothing spectacular. too loud music for the "old" people. "Interesting" people to watch.

SCHOONGEZICHT GRILL & BUFFET

Venue: SCHOONGEZICHT GRILL & BUFFET RESTAURANT

Date: Friday 3rd October.

Time: 19:15 (dinner served from 18:00 - 22:00)

Cost: R110 per person + 10% service fee = R121.00 per person

Organiser: Clarissa

Other:

On a Friday there are 100 dishes (incl. hot/cold starters, soups, breads, carvery section - beef, pork, chicken, grill section - incl. calamari, steaks, stirfry etc, hot/cold desserts). Friday nights also include prawns. They also have a bottomless Windhoek draught, sodas and house wine option for R55.00 per person A 50% non-refundable deposit is required for groups of 9 or more, to be paid upon booking. They are fully booked every night so any no shows are charged for in full, so if you book and can't make it you will unfortunately still be required to pay the balance.

"Schoongezicht is situated on the outskirts of Brackenfell. Located on Kruispad in the tranquil surroundings and has a spectacular view of the Western Cape Mountains. We are well known for our Grill and Buffet. We offer the unique concept of “Eat and Drink” as much as you like. Our Buffet consists of Traditional Food and Carvery, Bread and Soup, Seafood and Pastas and delicious Desserts. The perfect place for a family get-together. Bookings are essential." Tel: 021 982 7099021 982 5623 Fax: 021 981 4603 Email: schoongezict@telkomsa.net http://www.schoongezichtbuffet.co.za/

Patrons: Carol, Anthony, Fiona, Chris, Ana Rita, Craig, Juanita, Gordon, Gathry, Vannessa, Lucy, Nadine, Janine, Carl, Clarissa

Review:

- Fantastic, huge variety and value for money. Yummy Hunters pot, pumpkin fritters & prawns!

- I'm too full to write!!! But food was yum.

- Lots of variety - come hungry.

- Too much food! Very tasty but hard to find.

- Food ok, not that great. But still value for money. Pudding was good.

- Lots to choose from. Very tasty. Will have to come back for the other half.

- Stax to choose from. Food tasty. Need 5 stomachs! On the down side... waiter very slow & restaurant cold.

Sevruga

Venue: Sevruga Restaurant (where the old Cantina Waterfront used to be) http://www.shaunoakes.com/cape-town-restaurants.htm http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details-MemberID-671.html

Tel No: 021 421 5134

Date: Saturday, 30th August

Time: 7pm

Other: This is a Trendy spot, so dress up if you dare and fill your wallets tooJ Janine, there is a special dessert for you… “Chocolate Fondant …Oozing white chocolate ice cream”

Organiser: Lucy

Patrons: Derren, Rosalinda, Janine, Nadine, Carl, Juanita, Gordon, Vannessa, Gathry, Amie, Carol, Anthony, Lucy, Mike

Review:

- Chicken breast excellent = best ever! Crab salad = tasty. Would recommend for decor, food & witty waiter.

- Cyril is very cool. The sushi was divine - melt in your mouth. My seared tuna was slightly overdone but very tasty, though the sesame seed tuna was tastier than the olive oil. Food all arrived at once - impressive.

- Tuna was tremendous.

- Seared tuna was very good. Also the white chocolate martinit. Good waiter.

- Kingklip tasty. Ostrich medalions very good. Veggies nice.

- Great ambiance. Alwasy good company - food exceptional.

- Beautiful venue, relaxed atmosphere. Food absolutely divine & served shortly after ordering. Will definately recommend.

- Superb restaurant - butternut soup, seared tuna and chocolate fondant were brilliant. Vodka martini (xtra dry with lime) was potent!!! I will definitely come back here again!!!

- We are just a number!! -> Dom Pedro good!! Breasts yummy!!

- Cyril: All we looking for is for our guests to have a great time, especially no 12. Laughter makes the world go round.

- Food and Beverage Consultant was very good + witty = Cyril. Excellent sushi -> tuna + salmon sashimi as well as cucumber salmon roses. Duo duck was awesome. Chocolate fondant was yummy although chocolate was not runny. Margarita's were great!

- Looks like we finally have an even score on the duckworthlessness scale! 1:1 with Showroom! Very rare. Definitely recommendable. Sushi awesome. Seared tuna awesome. Fantastic vibe.

Chiappini's Pizza & Pasta

Venue: Chiappini's Pizza & Pasta

Address: 22 Chiappini Street, Green Point

Link to the menu: http://www.chiappinis.co.za/

Tel no: (021) 421-5666

Date: 26 July 2008

Time: 19:30 for 20:00

Organsiser: Fiona

Patrons: Lucy, Vannessa, Gathry, Nadine, Janine, Carol, Anthony, Fiona, Carla-Anne, Craig, Hillary, Juanita, Gordon, Kerry, Neil, Nicole

Reviews:

- Pizza was cold. Nazty pizza was tasty though (Chicken, feta, marmalade onions)

- Not used to big tables as food did not come out all at the same time.

- NO chocolate mousse:-(

- No chicken lasagne but beef lasagne pretty good. Very garlicy mushrooms. Great.

- Butternut soup - very good. Pizza - cold but tasty. Beef lasagne was tasty & filling.

- Linguine Arrabiata was good, even though the waiting time was unusually long. Good atmosphere.

- Picture of food on menu not available + Internet menu outdated + very long wait for food = not good!

- Pasta was nice, very filling, would prefer chicken lasagne (not available) as well as choc mousse. JE.

- Ok my pasta was awesome!! hot & delicious!! kvds

- Food 100% - Niel

- Good pizzas - thin crust. N.

- Service bit slow, but we were quite a big table - Fettuchini Alfredo very good! Value for money!!

- Cheese cake amazing! Pasta slightly bland, but otherwise very good. Good value for money.

Alexia's

Venue: Alexia's Restaurant
(String of previous successes - George's Athena's and Pimento's)

Address: Shop 12, Seaside Village, Corner Otto Du Plessis Drive & Cormorant Road BIG BAY

Time: 7.00pm

Date: 28th June 2008

Organiser: Janine

Patrons: Craig, Anthony, Carol, Mike, Lucy, Ana Rita, Craig, Anne Marie, Nadine, Chris, Fiona, Clarissa, Carl, Jonathan, Chrystina, Janine

Review:

- Fantastic food & great, relaxed atmosphere. Had the chicken Alexia as a main meal -> absolutely YUMMY! Especially if you're a halumi & aubergine fan. (Chrystina & Jonathan)

- Good atmosphere. I'm not entirely sure that been stroganoff is a pepper-based dish, but is was tasty all the same. A nice place, just unfortunate that the Owner is so full of shit!

- Good food. Better than last time. Bit spicy but that is probably planned that way. Real taste.

- Meze platter for 2 starter is enough for mail meal. Eisbein is huge - big enough for Sunday roast.

- One of the better monthly dinners by far!!

- Lamb knuckles were very good, falling off the bone! Friendly Waiter (Jacob), knows his menu and recommends well!

- Very good food - waiter knew how to sell the goods.

- Food was excellent. Pity there was no baklava though.

- Great atmosphere & food was divine! Lovely evening out.

- No baklava, very rich Saltimbucca.

- Food tasty. Chilli hot chocolate more like pure chilli with a sprinkling of hot chocolate. Waiter very obliging. Good evening!

- Good food!!! Great service. Silly signs on door.

IL Mare Salato

Venue: IL Mare Salato

Address: No 9, Mira Mar Centre, Beach Road, Melkbosstrand

Tel: (021) 553 5414

Date: Saturday 24 May 2008

Time: 7pm

Food: Mainly Italian (pizza, pasta and light meals)

Ambience: Relaxed

Corkage: R15 for first bottle thereafter R10 per bottle.

The posting on Dining-Out.co.za:
"IL Mare Salato" is the Italian for "The Salty Sea", and an appropriate name for this delightful little restaurant. Located right opposite the beachfront in Melkbosstrand, it has relaxing sea views and on occasions one can even spot the odd whale or two frolicking close to shore. Opened in September 2007 IL Mare Salato is owned and managed by Charmain Swanevelder and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week. The service is excellent and the small kitchen is indeed a hive of activity, as is the wood burning pizza oven, from which emanates delicious aromas to stimulate your appetite! There is ample parking directly outside the door and due to its safe location and well priced menu; IL Mare Salato is a great venue for family entertaining. Whilst the interior is certainly compact, the décor and table settings are bright and colourful with bold reds and oranges. The outside deck is very spacious with seating for 32, and thanks to a very attractive medieval style canopy offers a shady retreat for alfresco dining during the day. The deck is also very popular on warm summer evenings, and when the sea breezes are rather chilly, roll down blinds and a heater ensure that diners stay warm and cozy.

Directions:
Coming into Melkbosstrand on the Otto du Plessis Road (M14), turn into 6th Avenue. We are in the Mira Mar Centre on your left right after you turn left into Beach Road.

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Mike, Lucy, Janine, Nadine, Gathry, Vannessa, Craig, Carol, Clarissa, Kerry, Neil, Craig, Ana Rita

Review:

- Chilled out evening. Food ok.

- New experience - bring own toilet paper next time. Chicken pasta good, Salad like. Pizza was not enjoyed.

- Chicken pasta was tasty - more like a salad than a saucy pasta but light enough to finish.

- Beware - there are 2 versions of the menu so make sure you get the 1 with all the options.

- Interesting - food ok, but nice ambiance.

- Interesting group. Food ok. Definitely need a doggie bag.

- Food was wholesome & good value yet the toilet facilities are "to die for" !!!

- Enjoyed the Alfredo, one of the best I tasted.

Chandani

Venue: Chandani
(Indian and vegetarian Restaurant)

Address: 85 Roodebloem Rd Woodstock 021 447-7887
http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details-MemberID-413.html

Date: Wednesday, 30 April 2008 (1 May public holiday)

Time: 19:30 for 20:00

Organised By: Fiona

Patrons: Nadine, Vannessa, Lucy, Mike, Carl, Clarissa, Farzana, Russell, Gathry, Janine, Fiona, Chris, Celeste, Neil

Reviews:

*** Welcome Celeste and Neil to Our Monthly Dinner Club. They are the 1st patrons that found us via our blog, which is awesome and we're very excited about this! I've added a link to their website http://www.mammafrica.co.za/ as well. ***

- Prawn curry was great, very tasty & mild. Great decor, love the lanterns.

- Service was slow and portions had small quantity of meat. More sauce than anything else. Good medium curry but not enough per portion.

- Chicken Tikka Masala was good! Service slow, not geared for big groups. Nice atmosphere though.

- Chicken tikka good, Rogan Josh good, cheese thing good, vegetarian hot.

- Wonderful flavours, hubby not a big eater but says "not enough meat" in the Rogan Josh. Palak paner was good, had taste of chicken masala (excellent) but biryani left me with "numb" lips. Great Company + Great atmosphere.

- Very good food and company. Not too spicy, so no burnt lips. Thx Fi 4 organising.

- Very, very slow. Gosht badami very nice, but not enough meat.

- Great veg selection but v slow service.

- Great atmosphere. Service very slow. Mung Kadar disappointing! Chicken boneless but not cartilage-less!

- I had a blast n'all!

- N'all & n'all

- Service could improve, enjoyed my meal and my wife's. HeHeHe!!!

- Prawns really tasty! Fabulous massage!!! Best dessert I've ever had:-)

Die Boer

Name: Die Boer – this is a theatre and dinner spot, so includes a show.

Address: 6 Chenoweth Street, Durbanville
http://www.dieboer.com/

Tel: 021 979 1911

Show: Southern Gypsey Queen (rock band)
http://www.dieboer.com/sterre/Southern-Gypsey-Queen--Die~Boer~Restaurant.htm

Food: Order from the A La Carte menu before or after the show. You must have at least 1 thing from the menu if you’re sitting down.

Cost: Ticket = R70, Food = cost of whatever you order from the menu.

Alcohol: You’re not allowed to bring your own wine in, but their red wines prices look reasonable:

Rooi Wyn Die Boer Shiraz R55
Boland Kelders (Cabarnet Sauvignon/Shiraz ) - R 65
Durbanville Hills Merlot - R 100
Laborie Cabarnet Sauvignon - R 100
Laborie Shiraz - R 105
Beyerskloof Pinotage - R 85

Date & Time: Friday, 28/03 at 7pm (doors open at 6:30pm if you want to get there earlier)

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Amie, Nadine, Janine, Lucy, Mike, Clarissa, Carl, Craig, Ana Rita, Gathry, Vannessa, Shawn, Linda, Chris, Fiona, Wayne, Michelle, Petra, Glen, Cindy

Review:

- Hall0000000000000000000000000000!

- Pap en vleis - well worth it. Great food!

- Good food, great friends, stunning company and vice versa! (except for Gathry! Anyone up for some hot wax?)

- Acoustic set was fantastic. Can't believe I haven't heard of them before. Waiting for the "rockin" set. Food good! Swarma was good too! Waiting for the choc puds.

- Great venue! Food very tasty - veg ravioli something different, but really nice! Band really good - enjoying evening!

- Great vibes - stunning band - (hot drummer!!) (too much bench pressing though) Good food too!

- Tai chicken curry delicious, as well as the "pap en vleis". Good choice of venue. Will definitely come back for more of everything!

- The fish wasn't so lekker but great venue. Band was superb, yummy drummer & the rest of them weren't too bad either.

- Had 2 starters instead of main course - delicious! Band was awesome!!!

- Band was great - Pap en vleis - totally awesome!

- Really awesome venue & gig. Great food & band. Will be back for sure.

- Food was awesome, but that's completely besides the point - it's a theatre restaurant so the entertainment is most important. For future reference, if you ever see " Southern Gypsy Queen" on the bill, you'd be an idiot to miss it! They rock!!!

Jardine

Name: Jardine

Tel No & Address: 021 4245640, Cnr Bloem & Bree St, Cape Town
http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details-MemberID-3018.html

Directions:
Travelling from N1 or N2, continue on Eastern Boulevard, which becomes Buitengracht Street. Carry on towards Table Mountain and cross Riebeek, Strand & Wale Streets. Turn left into Bloem Street (the third street after Wale) and down to four way stop. From the stop Jardine Restaurant is located on the left hand corner across the street.

Date: 29th February 2008

Time: 7:30pm

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Nadine, Lucy, Clarissa, Carl, Petra, Wayne, Craig, Ana Rita, Gathry, Vannessa, Michael F, Janine, Chris, Fiona

Other: Within six months of opening, Jardine was included in two authoritative South African Top 10 lists, while George was celebrated as the Johnny Walker Chef of the Year for 2006 in November. More accolades followed in 2007, including a third place, Africa and Middle East region of the San Pellegrino World Top 50 Restaurant List and also being included in the Conde Naste Worldwide Hot Tables list in May. In October 2007 it was the only restaurant from Cape Town included in dine magazine's SA Top 10 list - smart casual dining, for 2008. George prefers not to typecast or label his style of cooking, but admits that it is founded upon contemporary European techniques and South Africa's finest seasonal produce. His cuisine is complemented by a small and ever evolving selection of boutique South African wine estates handpicked by George and Wilhelm

Reviews:

- It was good. Food very tasty and petite portions - had to order pudding.

- French cuisine, springbok was delicious but not enough! Eat before you come. Ask for the tables upstairs as that's the posh end.

- Food was good. Creme Brulee the best I've ever tasted but restaurant way too pretentious for my liking.

- Duck was fantastic. Felt a bit like a pleb stuck in a corner - got the pity look from other patrons going upstairs. R40 for 125ml red wine is a bit excessive.

- Food good & tasty but small portions. Wine - my record - R40 for 150ml Merlot! No way!

- Spent the night listening to wife discuss the price of the wine. Meal was nice. Could have been more tatsy though. Nice Company. Wayne

- Food was good but wine was over priced - Gathry

- They separated "me" from my mates - I don't like that!!! "Camera shy!"

- Waitress not very approachable.

- Food very tasty. Nice size portions if you are on diet. Wine a bit pricey.

- Food delicious! Was enough for me! Need some aircon in here!

- Oysters tasted nice - hopefully the after effects are good as well. Food very rich but good.

Veranda

Name: Veranda

Tel No & Address: Veranda Restaurant, Metropole Hotel, 38 Long Street, City Bowl

DATE: Friday 25 January 2008

TIME: 8pm

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Nadine, Lucy, Carol, Anthony, Amie, Nicole, Michelle, Wayne, Clarissa, Carl, Petra

Other:
FOOD TYPE: Contemporary/Fusion

" What with the twinkle of the city lights and the buzz and beep of the streets below, you somehow feel cocooned in this all-white retreat. Chef Devon Matthews is young and confident but not too cocky and his menu shows a level of experimentation combined with a dose of restraint. East-meets-West dishes are a feature - tender wok-fried squid with chillies and fresh parsley and blue cheese and green onion spring rolls with cranberry jelly for starters, while much heartier mains range from slow-roasted pork belly with apple purèe and pak choi to good old-fashioned beef rump with red-wine sauce. Service can be hit and miss, with lunch time lacking the evening's polish. The wine list has a good selection of local stars and smaller estate offerings" ....from Eat Out 2008

Reviews:

- Large portions, good flavours. Nice tasters between meals & home baked bread rolls to start.

- Very tasty starter & lamb cutlets was tender & ample. Like the free tasters.

- Lovely venue, food delicious! Will recommend - nice for a big group as well as a romantic evening.

- Excellent food & service. Great music in M Bar.

- Good food - well presented, nice feel looking down Long Street.

- Food divine!! Service really great. Lovely restaurant & setting. Really relaxed, but upmarket.

- Food was awesome! Lovely setting and good company.

- Really very nice set up, retro bar, kick off your shoes, relax.

- Excellent service and great food. Would definitely recommend.

- Chocolate fondante = "death by chocolate" - yum!

Note - sorry no photo's this time as our Photographer was not at the dinner:-) ... just to note if we did have photo's it would have been of the beautiful place settings, chandeliers, well presented food. It's apparently a very gay friendly place so must be tastefully decorated. Well worth the visit.

Baran's Theatre Restaurant

Name: Baran's Theatre Restaurant

Tel No & Address: 021 426 4466, cnr Burg & Shortmarket st, Greenmarket sq
http://www.barans.co.za/ http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details-MemberID-2897.html

Date Visited: Saturday, 22nd December 2007 Time: 19:30

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Nadine, Gathry, Vannessa, Janine, Carol, Anthony, Mary, Martino, Ana Rita, Craig, Lucy, Mike, Elsa, Charel

Other:
R200 per person for a buffet and live show / music = Latin Hits
This was the write up that was in The Big Issue: "Think: Mediterranean Love: Buffet Meal Baran's is a dining experience with a twist. The selection of meals ranges from Mediterranean to Kurdish cuisine and the local flavours of home cooked meals. You can enjoy a 3 course buffet consisting of homemade naan bread, mezes, lamb, seafood and chicken, slow cooked in clay pots, and traditional eastern dessert platters. This authentic Mediterranean cuisine creates the perfect ambience together with the comedy, live music and theatre nights, which makes it a superb setting to enjoy your meal and have fun."

Reviews:

- Spicy company, excellent food.

- Food was good. Belly dancer was delicious! As far as "Latin Heat" goes not a bad band, but Christina Aguilera & Frank Sinatra are not Latin, last time I checked...

- Food was hot and so was the belly dancers

- Great experience - Hubby wished he danced with the belly dancer - oh yes, food was good - company better! Photographer - great.

- Food very hot but good (lamb). Good hubbly - long pipe!

- Great food + vibe. Had a great time!

- Best belly dancer ever - nice 6 pack! Yummy lamb.

Rema Taverna

Name: Réma Taverna
November dinner is at a Greek restaurant in the Bellville Tyger Waterfall area (same area as Rhapsody's). Complete with plate breaking and dancing the zorba for those energetic amongst us!

Tel No & Address: Tyger Waterfalls, Bellville

Date Visited: 24 November 2007 Time: 19:30

Organised By: Fiona

Patrons: Fiona, Chris, Nadine, Gathry, Vannessa, Janine, Nicole, Carol, Anthony, Carl, Clarissa

Reviews:

- 1/2 chicken with feta = excellent!! Added bonus = belly dancing

- Good, tasty food. Entertaining atmosphere! Exhausting dancing:-)

- Belly dancing and plate breaking was great

- I belly danced, I danced the Zorba, I ate moussaka. We had the best of both traditions. An exceptional evening.

- Nice "sights". Food really good. Service slow due to big groups otherwise nice.

- Services slow, but food was worth waiting for! Great entertainment. Onlookers will be disappointed when they come here to eat and there are no belly dancers!!

- Baklava was worth the wait. Thx Fi.

- Food was ok. Entertainment was pretty good.

Simply Asia

Name: Simply Asia

Tel No & Address: 021 5563127, Horizon Bay, Cnr of Blaauwberg Road & Marine Dr, Table View

Date Visited: 27 October 2007

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Fiona, Chris, Nadine, Gathry, Janine, Mike, Lucy, Amie, Cindy, Willem, Kerry, Neil, Kyle, Deandra, Nicole, Lorinda, Riana, Carol, Anthony

Reviews:

- sushi was good but no menu available which caused some confusion.

- 610: not very mild at all!

- 607: very filling. No sushi platter so arrived in separate plates.

- 302: Janine says I gotta write so I write:-)

- 610: hot is not hot. Did we get swapped? Soup was good - always enjoy the lemon grass flavour.

- sorry, but normally I would try to find something good about the venue / food, but tonight I will rather keep my thoughts to myself!!

- 505: food was ok, would have been better if night was better.

- very nice! food was good!

- enjoyed the meal & ambiance.

- the calamari was slimy - under cooked, but the rest fine.

- 607: was very lekker! very filling - ya, calamari not so good but prawns yummy. The yaki was yummy!

- 603: was focken lekker, but calamari was slimy - not good.

- sushi very yummy but waitress a bit confused about order. No sushi menu at table - bit of a pain. Nr 302 v. good.

- spring rolls + thai sweet + sour chicken was really good! enjoyed evening + company + sushi mix up was entertaining.

Il Leonie Mastrantonio

Name: Il Leonie Mastrantonio

Tel No & Address: 021 421 0071, 47 Colbern Road, Green Point

Date Visited: 6 October 2007

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Fiona, Chris, Nadine, Gathry, Janine, Mike, Lucy, Juanita, Gordon, Amie

Reviews:

- Waiters very friendly & polite. Gorgeous smile, oh ok food was good to!! :-)

- Nice venue + vibe. Great food.

- Pity about no butternut soup but otherwise bruschetta & saltimbocca was great.

- Steak was very good! Service a bit slow, but otherwise enjoyed the evening!

- Broccolli pasta with anchovy & chilli was missing the anchovy & chilli so a bit bland. Tiramisu was good!

- Nutella pancakes were all they were described to be and more!! molto bella.

Da Capo

Name: Da Capo

Tel No & Address: 52 Shortmarket Street Green Market Square Cape Town Tel: 021 423 1234. http://www.da-capo.co.za/

Date Visited: Wednesday, 29/08 – take note this is a Weds as this place only does the movie night on a Weds. Time: 7pm (movie starts at 7:30pm so please don’t be late)

Cost: Cost: R65 for a 2 course meal + a movie Movie: Dead Man with Johnny Depp, it’s a black & white movie, arty type so be prepared for some culture.

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Fiona, Chris, Neil, Jane, Nadine, Gathry, Vannessa, Janine, Nicole, Stephen, Mike

Reviews:

- Colourful movie - "Nobody" was interesting. Food was ok, but nothing special.

- Tomato soup was good. Not sure if the movie was a comedy? Anybody? Great Concept!

- Long Island, Cosmo, Tomato soup mmm - yummy. Apple crumble (inviting) - tea room - Bio-novel! Interesting movie!

- Very interesting concept! Brilliant movie - very " The good, the bad and the ugly" spaghetti western style. Food was excellent, really spicey. Good value for money.

- Good concept. Movie can make or break the evening however!

- Nice to spend an evening out with a difference. Food surprisingly good - did not feel the film matched it though!

- Thoroughly enjoyed the movie. My cultural side showing itself. Food was classic Italian. Very good. Will definitely try one of the other themed evenings - cigars / wine etc.

- Starters were good, didn't enjoy the lasagne as much. Strange movie but Johnny Depp is always watchable.

Skilpadvlei "Winterball"

Name: Skilpadvlei "Winterball"

Tel No & Address: Polkadraai Road, Stellenbosch

Date Visited: Saturday 27th July 2007 at 19:00

Cost: R150 per person

Dress code: Formal (ladies, here is your chance to dry-clean those cocktail dresses, ball gowns or evening dresses. Men, black pants and shirts (no jeans) - no need for ties! - this time it's all about us ladies)

More details: Come and enjoy a fairytale evening with friends at Skilpadvlei farm. Wine, dine and dance the night away!

Menu: Biltong soup & home baked bread *** Leg of lamb done on the spit Chicken Pie Pumpkin Tart Roasted Vegetables Oven Roasted Potatoes Rice Greek Salad *** Malva Pudding & custard Chocolate Mousse Baked Orange Pudding

Organised By: Fiona

Patrons: Chris, Fiona, Lucy, Mike, Yvonne, Tony, Tonie, Kay, Arno, Ilze, Craig, Lisa, Wendy, Bianca, Carla, James, Carol, Anthony, Anne-Marie, Nadine, Janine, Mary, Martino, Etienne, Gathry, Vannessa

Reviews:

- Food was cold, would have been better if it was hot.

- Langarm was 'delicious':-)

- The pumpkin was nice ...

- Took a bit too long to serve the food! Party slow in the beginning - warmed up after getting a few drinks in...

- Die kos was heerlik, die DJ fantasties, daar kan net meer mense by die kroeg ons gehelp het!

- Food ok, nice setting & to get out of CT but 'sokkie' lessons would have helped!

- Music and venue great. Food ok.

- Food good - lovely setting & great dancing.

- Fantastic... lotsa wine and great food. good times!!

- Good food, nice music. Good all round party.

- Lisa Sweeney - random Friends of Carla - fantastiese kos. Dankie vir alles! X

- Hi - thanx vir 'n great aand X Maryke & Muller

- Wendy Dean - Baie Boere, Baie lekker:-) Wonderful food, fun atmosphere XX Lovely venue, good food, great company - had a good time! Will recommend.

Madame Zingara

Name: Madame Zingara, Theatre of Dreams, Cape Town

http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details.asp?MemberID=2004 http://www.madamezingara.com/

Tel No & Address: 021 426 2458, Table Bay Boulevard, Foreshore

Date Visited: Saturday 30th June 2007 (fully booked on 2nd June unfortunately) Doors open at 7pm - Show starts at 8pm Price: R300 per person (R140 per person non-refundable deposit payable when booking). The price includes a welcome drink, 4 course meal and a 2 hour variety show"Arabesque"All other drinks and gratuities are excluded.

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Nadine, Linda, Eddie, Vannessa, Gathry, Mike, Carol, Anthony, Mary, Martino, Amie, Chris, Fiona, Mike, Lucy

Reviews:

- Absolutely FANTASTIC!! Well worth every cent!

- The atmosphere is amazing, the food was fantastic, the show was awesome and company great as always - hats off to 'Madame Zingara' for making something special from a potential disaster.

- Food was great, entertainment awesome. And Mojo was not a slowjo so the service was fine.

- Absolutely fabulous! A "must do" experience. Such a diverse group of diners, and all let their "hair down"! Atmosphere is out of this world. Food was good (springbok shank fell off the bone), but on par with the lamb shank at Broadway. Pudding very rich, but the overall experience is worth every penny spent! Well done Nadine for organising this.

-We had a great time (some more than others!!!). Food was delicious, Atmosphere was superb and the Show was outstanding.

- Madame Zingara Theatre of Dreams is well worth a visit. The venue is different and interesting, but beautiful; the atmosphere is great and our waiter took very good care of us. The food is great! I can understand why they are famous for their chocolate chilly steak and the desserts were really good. The show was amazing from beginning to end. I will definately recommend a visit.

Joe Fish

Name: Joe Fish

Bring own Alcoholic drinks (no corkage charge) as the place is not licensed.

This is a new seafood place so there are not many links on the internet, besides this one: http://www.tonight.co.za/index.php?fSectionId=350&fArticleId=3802197

Lucy did however read a very good write up about it in a magazine so I’m sure you will be able to order a ‘good value for money and hearty meal’.

Tel No & Address: 531-2974, Shop 39, Logan Way, Howard Centre, Pinelands

Date Visited: Saturday, 02 June 2007 at 7:30pm

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Juanita, Gordon, Carol, Mary, Martino, Anthony, Lucy, Gathry, Vannessa, Nadine, Etienne, Janine

Reviews:

- Grilled snoek in apricot jam & garlic with chip parcel was fantastic = Joe's Snoek. Definitely worth coming back for.

- Creamy mussels = yummy. Good Company! Avo Ritz:-)

- Tuna on wasabi mash very good. No complaints.

- Ek smaak Joe Fish Snoek!

- Hake and Calamari combo - very tasty!

Wangthai

Name: Wangthai

Tel No & Address: 551-9254, Shop No6, Lagoon Beach Hotel, Milnerton
http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details.asp?MemberID=2738

Date Visited: Monday, 30 April 2007 at 7:00pm

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Lucy, Mike, Janine, Nadine, Gathry, Vannessa, Chris, Fiona, Meaka, Neil, Lorinda, Riana, Ian, Shawn, Linda, Alexis, Tracey

Reviews:

- Salmon Roses were delicious! chicken noodles value for money and not hot at all. Very good! Venue and service better than we have experienced in a while !!!

- Litchi duck (mild) - very tasty. Could dare for medium. Litchi very nice combination. Mike's FF Angry duck made the evening!

- Basil beef (mild) - mild + ang, very nice combination of flavours. garlic infused with basil was delicious.

- Food .... good!

- Duck .... good!

- Sushi ... velly good, roast duck ... velly good, cashew chicken ... velly good, salmon roses ... velly, velly good!

- This is the 'Showroom' of Eastern cuisine. An even par on the Duck-worthlessness method. The Salmon Roses are phenomenal!When I said I'd have my angry beef F***ing furious, the Chef went the extra mile & went all Osama-Bin-Laden on me... Holy Shit - that was hot!!!

- Cashew chicken was excellent - mild as I ordered. Fireworks & entertainment for the evening provided courtesy of Mr FF Duck - great sports!!

- Duck & Litchi combination is very good, mild curry is best option to not burn your taste buds.

- Ordered honey duck and got cold duck.

- All great! Salmon Roses the best!

- Cashew chicken and duck spring rolls were excellent. choc mousse was stunning, pity about the honey over the ice cream, made the dessert too sweet. The cup o' joe after rounded off the meal very well. Baie Dankie!! Dit was verskriklik lekker!!!!

- Combo platter was great, duck tamarind superb (better than Cargills) + caramel dessert was sweet! No complaints this time:-)

Mike's FF Angry Beef:

Pepenero

Name: Pepenero

Tel No & Address: No. 1, Two Oceans Beaches Bay Road Mouille Point Cape Town 8001
http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details.asp?MemberID=2873

Date Visited: 31 March 2007 at 7:30pm

Organised By: Fiona

Patrons: Carl, Clarissa, Nadine, Gathry, Vannessa, Anne-Marie, Lucy, Janine, Carol, Anthony, Chris, Fiona, Mike

Reviews:
- Prawn Linguine was tasty & good value for money compared with Gathry's meal.

- Brushetta starter was nice. Roasted garlic risotto more sticky & like mash (but then I've never had risotto before, so what do I know)...

- DW Method minus one. Tuna was good, but the atmosphere a little too pretentious for me...

- Take your own torch with. Starter (crayfish cocktail) very nice. Risotto not so great.

- Ladies and gentelmen... Pepenero presents... the most boring / bland / ungarlicky roasted garlic creamy pasta ever. We can forgive the waiter forgeting glasses with the drinks order or missing the order all together but MISREPRESENTATION.... FORGIVE... NEVER!!!

- Chicken stuffed with spinach, feta & garlic was tasty, but the fact that they forgot my salad and so many other people's orders around me was rather disapointing. Poor show for such an 'upmarket' restaurant.

- The stuffed chicken is really good. Nice taste, nice size, worth the wait? Not really. If the food arrived before my stomach went into withdrawal, it would have been excellent. Poor waiter was a bit confused and 'absent'.

- Canneloni was excellent. Portion was sufficient. Mussels tasted like the sea not creamy enough. Osso Buco, very little for the price but very tasty.

- Prawns was good. Love the taps in the bathroom:-) Bring your torch as disco lights are not very good on the eys.

- Bland, Bland, Bland!!! this place should be converted to strip show club with the dim lighting and cushioned cubicles.

- Waiter not bad.

The Gallery - Zibalodone

Zibalodone

Name: Zibalodone (ex owners of Perusia's that used to be in Tygervalley)

Tel No & Address: Tygerfalls, Tygerlake Building (near rhapsody's)

Date Visited: 24 February 2007 at 7:30pm

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Janine, Lucy, Mike, Nadine, Carol, Anthony, Linda M, Shawn, Juanita, Gordan, Werner, Amie, Gilbert, Carl, Rue

Reviews:

* Beef carpaccio was tasty

* Rolled sole was very bland so not recommended!

* I'm starting a new restaurant classification system called the duck-worthlessness method. The benchmark score being "The Showroom". This restaurant is a minus 3. Not too bad but well short....

* Veal salimbocca perusia was devine, devine, devine! Sweet chilli calamari starter not bad.

* What's with the "benchmark" essay??? Lamb shank totellini was definitely something different and tasty!

* Veal schnitzel not to bad, just to much funny looking greens.

* Blanc de Noir marinated pork fillet very tasty.

* Stunning fillet steak - well presented - will definitely bring Clarissa

* Calamari starter nice & mozzarella raidi very nice. Will recommend! Crème brulee very, very, very nice.

* I strongly disagree with the duckworthlessness system!!!!!! I would rate this plus 1!!! My food was absolutely fantastic, tasty wonderful!!! "Molto Bene!!!!"Brava!!!!!

Braza

Name: Braza

Tel No & Address: Canal Walk, Century City, (021) 555 0335

Date Visited: Saturday, 3rd Feburary 2007 at 7:30pm

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Janine, Lucy, Mike, Nadine, Carol, Anthony, Linda M, Shawn, Juanita, Gordan, Carl, Clarissa, Amie, Chris & Fiona

Reviews:

- Portuguese steak not "naaice"!

- Piranha / Torado (pesche...) lekker. Loved the veggies! .... speechless....

- Chicken espetada nice.

- "cross the border" was nice!

- dorado was "muinte" nice...

- PRAWNS NATIONALE WAS FANTASTIC - TASTY & SPICY

- "Cross the border" Hoender Bietjie charcoaled, ribs not best I've ever had. Atmosphere nice though.

- Braza prawns was alraait! Definitely tasted better.

- Nice vibe, good food! Calamari starter was good and can recommend beef espetada - maybe with a sauce. Veggies nice & fried pap something else. Really "chilled" atmosphere. Prawns good. Company great. Enjoyed seeing the group again!

- Atmostphere was Great!!! Espetada could be better and chouriqo was like russian sausage

- 1/2 spatchcock very dry - needs sauce

The Gallery - Soho & the Village Lodge

Soho @ The Village Lodge

Name: Soho @ the Village Lodge

Tel No & Address: 421 9898, 49 Napier Street, De Waterkant, Cape Town http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details.asp?MemberID=2579

Date Visited: Saturday, 4th November at 7pm

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Janine, Etienne, Lucy, Louise P, Nadine, Chris, Fiona, Carol, Anthony, Linda M, Shawn, Gathry, Vannessa, Linda S, Eddie

Reviews:

- minced prawn starter was tasty. Waiter was Shawn & started off well but forgot to ask me for my order. When he brought the food, he didn't know who ordered what and got the rice & noodles order wrong; so he didn't end off too well. I had steamed fish for main. Was expecting a piece of fish but got 'pieces' in a stir fry style dish in foil. Fish not so good. Asked for water and got a warm glass of water. Nice decor. Waiting for dessert to comment further.

- Will leave page open for Lucy to comment on pudding ...

- Food was good and tasty!! (Did you eat at the same place as Lucy?)

- Ok, me again - he forgot to take my dessert order!! F#@k it!!

- My food was very tasty. Waiter was good with the cocktails but not so great with water & food.
- My sweet 'n sour chicken was very tasty but nothing special. Good wine - Cab (Ridgeback). Decor very good.

- Sounds like the noisy tables food wasn't so good but the quieter table's food was excellent! Omlette was yummy & curry was f#@king nice.

- The food was brilliant (the other table is a miserable bunch!!) - we had 'sia rong hai' - sirloin with coriander & chilli & curry. Nice atmosphere and decor.

- Soup good, curry - hot & great.

- My food was stunning! Can recommend the phad kao pod orn - with the phad mee (fried egg noodles). Only problem was the parking - very limited.

- For the record, the quiet table / " miserable bunch" was: Etienne, Janine, Linda, Shawn, Lucy, Vannessa, Gathry, Nadine, Louise

- As for this patron at the miserable / quiet table, I had really great food. Sweet 'n sour pork with noodles was divine and Vannessa's egg fried rice was super. And I got a full cup of coffee!!!! (It's all about soul!)

- For the record, the other table on the "dark side":-) was Carol, Anthony, Chris, Fiona, Linda, Eddie ... oh and Gathry moved over for dessert so not sure where he fits in:-)

The Gallery - Rhapsody's

Rhapsody's

Name: Rhapsody's

Tel No & Address: 914 6881, Shop 3, Niagra Way, Tygerlakes Building, Tyger Waterfront.
http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details.asp?MemberID=2669

Date Visited: 7th October 2006

Organised By: Fiona

Patrons: Lucy, Mike, Chris, Fiona, Nadine, Michelle, Clarissa, Carl, Shawn, Linda, Juanita, Gordon, Janine, Etienne, Amie

Reviews:

- Great venue, bit noisy, but food excellent. Loved spinach & butternut combination. Stunning view.

- Nice venue, but clearly the case of "if the place looks good, people will come - food can be kak..."

- Mike missed the oranges in his fish

- Won ton starter a bit disappointing - too much pastry, too little salmon

- Fillet & avo & brie was good. Very generous portion.

- 'Adult' conversation vs golf...

- Cheese pepper rump v. good.

- Trendy, music could be more mod. Chicken wrapped in bacon was great!

- Good food, good vibe!

- Lovely setting, nice vibe. chicken pasta was good - large portions. Creme brulee delicious!! can recommend.

- Food was great, service a bit slow. Very trendy & upmarket!!!

- Food was really good, side dish quite plain but otherwise good.

- Food was very tasty. Enjoyed the view! Can recommend the chicken espatada!

The Gallery - Antique Restaurant and Butterfly Bar

The Gallery - Antique Restaurant and Butterfly Bar

Antique Restaurant and Butterfly Bar

Name: Antique Restaurant and Butterfly Bar

Tel No & Address: Absa Building, 2 RiebeeckStreet, Cape Town.
http://www.dining-out.co.za/member_details.asp?MemberID=2741

Date Visited: Saturday 26 August 2006 7:30pm

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Nadine, Janine, Etienne, Adrian, Lucy, Mike, Vannessa, Gathry, Kerry, Niel, Chris, Fiona, Carol, Antony, Yvonne, Tony, Clarissa, Carl, Tanie, Kay, Amie

Reviews:

- Love the venue. My food was a bit disappointing, though.

- The venue is great, the food below expectation

- Venue fun but food only OK for price tag

- Nice venue - Food not so great - stay away from the CRAYFISH!!

- Food was a bit bland, but the venue is fantastic. Great company (as always). Going to miss it : ( - A

- Venue was different, but nice. Food good and bed comfortable

- Venue different! Tuna is recommended. Table quiet - table next door made up for it though!

- Great atmosphere. Food was good. Starters a bit small, Sushi & Tuna good. Bed - great idea.

- Great venue; beds very cosy and surprisingly comfortable! Starters to share - some portions small, but delicious!! Can recommend starter Springrolls, duck and cranberry, chicken satay, ravioli main portion small, but delicious. Bento box interesting - will visit again!

- Great venue - beds very unusual, Crayfish ravioli very tasty. Very interesting Play Bunny party next door & of course the men kept on gate-crashing it.

- Really great time! Chicken Schnitzel very good & generous portion. Beds create a fun atmosphere. Rather pricey but well worth it. Excellent night out.

- Fantastic. I'm pissed, can't write so lekker. Great kiv royales! - Starters to share were good but small portions, so order enough. - The mains: seared tuna was great, so was the calamari. - Dessert in a box was great too. - Good ambiance - lovely setting. Loved the place. - Good choice Nadine!

The Gallery - Manenberg's Jazz Cafe

Manenberg's Jazz Cafe

Name: Manenberg's Jazz Cafe

Tel No & Address: 021-4215639, Shop 102, Clock Tower Centre, V&A Waterfront
http://www.manenbergsjazzcafe.com/default.php

Date Visited: Sat, 29th July 2006 - 6.30pm

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Lucy, Nadine, Janine, Etienne, Regan, Brian, Vannessa, Gathry, Carol, Antony, Adrian, Amie

Reviews:

- Regan - music too loud!

- Shrimp cocktail starter was not good - too many sauce, too few shrimps and not avocado. I hope I'm going to get a discount!

- Music too loud, too little talk.

- Music very loud, service a bit slow, terrible shrimp cocktail but good oxtail. Steak overdone.

- Music a tad loud, food (thai kingklip) average.

- You people are over the hill - the music is JAZZ!!! The roasted dickwas delicious.

- HOT LIPS = Peri-Peri chicken livers

- "hold me close, sway me more..." Wonderful Jazz!!!"cosmo" lit up my life 3 times. My steak was excellent and so was the snoek pate starter. Large portions and very tasty.

- Nice atmosphere and I enjoyed the music. Also had lots of time to chat. My shrimp cocktail was nice and spinach and salmon canneloni was really, really nice.

- Oxtail was good! Nice bones

- My steak (2nd) was gr8, bit too loud but nice music.

The Gallery - The Showroom

The Showroom

Name: The Showroom

Tel No & Address: 421 4682, 10 Hospital Street, Harbour Edge, Green Point

Date Visited: 01/7/2006

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Lucy, Mike, Nadine, Chris, Fiona, Vannessa, Gathry, Carol, Antony, Gordon, Juanita, Michael, Kim, Louise P, Adrian, Louise S, Vaughn, Simon, Cindy, Etienne

Reviews:

1. Lamb was very tasty! All sorts of flavours, would rather have had a lamborghini though!

2. Great Company, good wine, tasty food.

3. Pork was awesome. Thanx to Lucy for the venue.

4. Very flavoursome, good wine at spot on temp - Love the waiter.

5. Bathroom stunning - food was also very tasty - CJ.

6. Tasty food, great company!! Waiters have "there's something about Mary" hair...

7. Food really good, tomato soup is only a sample though but the pork belly was great.

8. Food very good and quite fulling!

9. Excellent food & service, definitely recommend the duck!

10. Bruce Juice was fantastic!

11. They say 'dynamite comes in small packets' but the 'packets' were divine.

12. Very tasty, loved the chocolate dessert.

13. Tasty springbok & pork!

14. Excellent service! Beautiful environment. Awesome company.

15. This is bar none the best restaurant I have ever been to! and those that know me know that I am a complainer by nature... Bravo Bruce!

16. A rather smashing dinner and Bruce has been the best I have tasted!

17. Food was delicious. Should've tried Bruce's Juice...

18. Everything was absolutely divine esp the brulee... and the Bruce Juice... and the lamb... and the prawn.

19. Gathry even ate the cucumbers on his starter, so the starter must have been REALLY good!

Posticino

Name: Posticino

Tel No & Address: 439 4014, 323 Main Road, Sea Point

Date Visited: 27/5/2006

Organised By: Fiona

Patrons: Lucy, Nadine, Chris, Fiona, Vannessa, Gathry, Carol, Antony, Gilbert, Jessica, Gordon, Juanita

Reviews:

1. Very cosy aka "squashed-but-bearable" but good service & very tasty food & sangria. Can recommend the pizza if you like thin base.

2. Pasta! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!

3. Veal soft & delicious! Veggies were great. Couldn't go to toilet - long line of women in my way.

4. Pizza was superb!!! Company excelletn… I'm sleepy.. Too much therapy…

5. Pasta was great, restaurant as well. Definitely recommended. Waiter, Martin, quite a character.

6. Food was very good. Good atmosphere.

7. Great place, very cozzie, good service, the pizza yummy! The salad very lettuce-e but good. Fabulous fire!

8. Sangria - great:-) Fire-place warm-to-hot, waiter - a little stiff! But the place has a great atmosphere. Food is yumm yumm… great choice!!

9. Food is really great. Small place but bustling atmosphere.

10. very good service - lasagne stunning. Missed Janine!

Eastern Fusion

Name: Eastern Fusion

Tel No & Address: 551 8288, Ocean Square, Sunset Beach

Date Visited: 1/5/2006

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Janine, Lucy, Nadine, Mike, Adrian, Carla, Fiona, Lorinda, Riana, Carl, Clarissa, Amie, Vannessa, Gathry, Willem, Cindy

Reviews:

1. Good taste, spicy is spicy but not too much. Sushi looked excellent so will have to come back for it!

2. Excellent sushi - salmon roses, eel dragon roll, seared tuna! Excellent value for money all round. Had the ostrich stir fry on a hot plate - huge portion!

3. Excellent food, loved the setting. Definitely will be back. Good company.

4. I had the tempun yaki - good stuff! No "green stuff" again please - burns lik hell!!

5. Fried prawns very good… but brought back flashbacks!! Sushi looked interesting.

6. All food velly velly good! Yummi sushi.

7. Great sushi - portions were huge. Maybe Carl had something to do with it:-)

8. Brilliant! Sushi!!! Good vlaue! Wish Chris was here for the steak (Clarissa's steak tasted stunning!)

9. Too much raw fish. Carla.

10. Excellent food. Portion very large & good value for …

11. Good Customer service!

12. Really, really delicious steak!! Steak unbelievable… will order it again. Waitress ( Jessica) so sweet!

13. Excellent norwegian salmon & sweet & sour pork. Wine was wonderful & wiaiting for coffee. Definitely good value for money…

14. Sushi was very very nice & huge portion!!! Nice plane. Enjoyed it!

15. Excellent norwegian salmon & sweet & sour pork. Wine was wonderful & wiaiting for coffee. Definitely good value for money…

Rafikis

Name: Rafikis

Tel No & Address: Kloof Nek Str, Cape Town

Date Visited: 1/4/2006

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Janine, Lucy, Nadine, Mike, Adrian, Chris, Fiona, Carol, Anthony

Reviews:

1. Service slow but food was good. Not hot beverages so going across the road for some coffee. No salt on my margarita!

2. Seafood platter lovely but appetite gone after the long wait - Unisex toilet but no flushing!

3. Food was very good (tuna) but service very slow. Waiters very friendly & rememebred the order without writing it down (at first).

4. Very, very, very slooooow service. Food ok, prawns nice, crayfish taste like…

5. No.

Arnolds on Kloof

Name: Arnolds on Kloof

Tel No & Address: 60 Kloof St, Gardens

Date Visited: 25/2/2006

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Janine, Lucy, Nadine, Amie, Adrian, Vannessa, Gathry, Stephan, Chris, Fiona

Reviews:

1. Food was good. "Min maar dis in"!

2. Fillet on mushrooms was tasy - lovely mash, not much mushrooms.

3. Cabernet was excellent. Ask Fiona & Janine!

4. Fillet was great & so was the camembert. Nice restaurant - a little hot inside (esp if you're drinking red wine). Management seems a bit stressed, but servise was good. Good company.

5. Fillet was good!

6. Food good but steak over cooked!

7. Food was slightly bland but the venue was rather cosy!

8. Warthog ribs were great. Tastes like pork:-) Mlava not so great, my recipe is better.

9. Springbok shanks very good! Service ok, she kept forgetting my water.

Wheatfields

Name: Wheatfields

Tel No & Address: 975 1655, Meerendal Wine estate, Vissershok Rd, Durbanville

Date Visited: 21/1/2006

Organised By: Fiona

Patrons: Janine, Lucy, Mike, Nadine, Amie, Adrian, Willem, Cindy, Vannessa, Gathry, Carol, Anthony, Fiona, Chris

Reviews:

1. Great presentation, food really good. Great company.

2. Refer Chef David's autograph in our little black book:-)

3. "Bonsai" portions but taste is excellent!

4. Warned you that it was 'fine dining'. Springbok was really very tasty - well presented!

5. Lamb was delicious & tender - CJ. David is so cute - yummy!

6. What I ate was delicious, I really don't know what it was!

7. The gnocchi starter was delicious!

8. Lovely setting, food very good & quite filling - really nice.

9. Food was really excellent, the service a tad slow.

10. Lamb - excellent, filling, super veggies. Wine very nice too!

11. Best dinner since we joined the club - service could improve!

12. Sorry to be the turd in the drinking water, but I didn't feel the springbok was very good at all - too well done - mediocre at best… sorry

13. Lamb was delicious, crayfish starter was a bit disappointing - cray flavour was bland! Service a bit slow. Chef & Waiter - good eye candy:-)

14. Good to receive 'on the house' testers!

Kirstenbosch

Name: Kirstenbosch - Carols by Candlelight

Tel No & Address: Kirstenboach Botanical Gardens

Date Visited: 16/12/2005

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Janine, Lucy, Mike, Nadine, Amie, Adrian

Reviews:

1. What a lovely evening! Great atmosphere, company & food!

2. Lovely evening, way too much food - very nice!! Must do again next year!

3. Over catered again! Picked up James for Janine so we're hoping still… Great evening & good company!

Chaplans

Name: Chaplans

Tel No & Address: 554 4400, Cnr R27 & Sandown Rd, Blouberg

Date Visited: 26/11/2005

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Janine, Cindy, Lucy, Mike, Nadine, Vannessa, Fiona, Chris, Martie, Christoff, Adrian, Lisa, Sharon, Carol, Anthony

Reviews:

1. Janine says "Is that a real fire or normal flames" (in the fireplace)

2. Enjoyed the ox tongue, tastes like ham with taste buds. Liver & onions were good, missed Mikey but got to eat what I don't get to eat at home:-)

3. As always camembert was superb… also enjoyed the holumi steak & chips. Really cool wine too. Great!!

4. What a lot-a-pig I got! The Cousins were flowing - good chaps!

5. Holy cow! Good steak, good wine, good company. Four cousins were great. Can't take them home with me unfrotunately!

6. Food was stunning - well prepared. Service was fast! TV screen, too small like Antony (jokes!!)

7. Really good steak - hot! Four cousins went down very well. Really good night!!

8. Steak with haloumi & roasted garlic was really, really good! Now only waiting to taste the Turkish Delight ice cream.

9. I had a good bone. The other food was also good.

10. Shank was fall-off-the-bone good, but have to take the bone home. The cousins was great, can't rememebr how many I had!

Pigalle

Name: Pigalle

Tel No & Address: 421 4848, 57 Somerset Road

Date Visited: 29/10/05

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Janine, Mike, Lucy, Gathry, Vannessa, Cindy, Amie, Nadine, Shawn, Linda, Chris, Fiona, Louise, Kerry, Neil

Reviews:

1. Chourico Assado was hot & spicy, great!

2. Beef Fillet with balsamic jus, medium rare for the ladies was excellent!

3. This was the best fish I've ever had the pleasure of consuming. PS. No corkage allowed:-(

4. Salmon was yummy!

5. Camembert was superb!! Chicken breast was good, although the sauce was over powering. Waiting to taste how good the coffee is.

6. Was going to sell my car to try the shellfish... not enough - tried the roast duck instead - very good!

7. Lovely setting, nice vibe, food delicious!! sideshow at next tabel made for interesting conversation!

8. Great place!! Fillet was excellent, Greek salad was stunning, the sights are brilliant.

9. Fiona -> she was tipsy:-) So, I had sole (again) - cheaper than surfside, but very good, prawn sauce great! Sole was a bit on the small side, so Chef decided to send another one!! NO, I DID NOT ASK FOR IT!! Really great venue. Just glad Chris is paying!!

10. Great venue, very trendy, very vibey, lots of sugar daddy's & interesting people. (I still think it was the shoes... that made her cry) Very tasty food, good portions, very enjoyable evening.

11. (She was crying cause he slept with her other cousins' sisters' niece who had the same shoes!)

12. Food was excellent, waiting for creme brulee. Sideshow entertaining not to mention the debate at the table.

13. Music was to mellow yellow aka not dancing music unless you're a coffin dodger:-)

Pot 'n Pub

Name: Pot 'n Pub

Tel No & Address: 32 Barnett Street, Gardens

Date Visited: 01/10/05

Organised By: Fiona

Patrons: Janine, Mike, Lucy, Gathry, Vannessa, Cindy, Nadine, Chris, Fiona

Reviews:

1. Good Potjie but very limited menu so you can have potjie & potjie for main and chocolate pot with ice cream for dessert. Also not very full. We were the only table besides a few people at the bar. Would have been a better vibe if the restaurant was fuller. Nice decor!

2. Food was good - pity about the cockroaches between the feta cheese! (not many of you saw that!!!) Could be quite a 'hang out' if better advertised.

3. Damn fine potjie! Nice place, liked the little potjie pots (pity it wouldn't fit in my purse...)

4. Different, not terrible...

5. Food was very nice though limited menu.

6. Shortest Bill we have ever received: Meals R805.00 :-)

Ristorante Putanesca

Name: Ristorante Putanesca

Tel No & Address: 552 4840, The Paddocks, Milnerton

Date Visited: 27/08/05

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Janine, Mike, Lucy, Cindy, Nadine, Chris, Fiona, Anthony, Carol, Grant, Amie

Reviews:

1. Great Oxtail, tender meat, falls off the bone!

2. Grant thinks we should rate the places.

3. The fillet was tasty, but as a tip order it one level lower than what you prefer i.e. rare if you want it medium rare...

4. The sirloin was tender and delicious. The roasted veggies were excellent. Liquid potatoes were great too!!

5. Don't know about you but my food was great!!

6. The food is good but not much variety.

7. Loved the veggies - the kingklip was also great just a bit tomatoeeee! 7/10 Oxtail was voluptuous, now I feel like a Ponkerlong!

8. Veggies really good! Lot of food - tasty!

9. Salmon pasta great! Fruit sorbet dessert a little tricky to eat. Nice place, good company.

10. We need ratings people - Lucy must organise a rating system please - good company and people from Benoni rule!

11. Fantastic margaritas & cigar lounge upstairs -> be sure to make use of this.

12. Janine is looking for a bodyshot of her margarita - any volunteers?

13. Cocktails were terrible but aghhhh good company <> :-)

Insomnia

Name: Insomnia

Tel No & Address: 982 6540 (Gandalf), Old Paarl & William Dabbs Rd, Brackenfell

Date Visited: 29/07/05

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Lucy, Nicole, Nico, Martin, Carl, Clarissa, Nadine, Gathry, Vannessa, Cindy, Janine

Reviews:

1. Music too F-ING LOUD!! Food cold but steak was still good, music not varied to cater for 30-somethings!

2. Food was LOUD sorry good. Music too loud. I think we're getting too old for this

3. Yes, music too loud… The calamari, well, exceeded expectations!

4. Had fun! Pizza cold but very nice. Thanks Janine!! Glad we came, (C&C)

5. Fish was not good - chips ok! Music bit off - vibe better later!

Grand Café Monte Carlo

Name: Grand Café Monte Carlo

Tel No & Address: 555 4855 (Ric), Canal Walk

Date Visited: 25/06/05

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Christoff, Martie, Lucy, Mike, Adrian R, Gathry, Kendra, Vannessa, Janine, Aidan, Chris, Fiona, Carla-Anne, Nadine, Amie, Sam, Brian, Gilbert, Linda, Shawn, Linda, Eddie

Reviews:

1. Nice venue, good setting, chill music & vibey. Food portions good, friendly staff. Fun & Yum:-) (Gilbert) … for a good time with a hunk, call 082…

2. Good to enjoy an evening with fellow humans from earth. Venue is good, food portions too small but worth the quality. (Brian)

3. Nice venue, good setting, chill music & vibey. Food portions good, friendly staff. Fun & Yum:-) (Gilbert) … for a good time with a hunk, call 082…

4. Great food, good service, great company. Will recommend ( Amie)

5. Wonderful meal… cool cosma!!

6. Not bad at all. Very filling

7. Good food, slow service

8. Waitress on steroids, food good but minimal. Settign nice, good music… that’s about all:-)

9. 3 oysters were yummy, great foreplay. Oxtail in potjie, well presented & tasted great, 1 prawn = R10, good value for money, waiting for dessert i.e. chocolate spring rolls, margaritas were brilliant

10. Food great, portions looked small but were ok. Service a bit slow, especially drinks. Company great, wine great, food could have been better (bigger). Had lots of fun though.

11. Seared tuna was stunning! Basil chicken was crap. Chocolate cpringrolls were lekker! Good company as always.

12. Thai chicken curry was good but the portions are tiny. Great to be back! --A

13. Ate too much, very good - Roll me home

14. I thought the food was excellent. I enjoyed the friendly company.

Amici

Name: Amici

Tel No & Address: Tyger Waterfront

Date Visited: 28/5/2005

Organised By: Fiona

Patrons: Martie, Kristof, Eddie, Linda, Lucy, Mike, Nadine, Kevin, Michelle, Chris, Fiona, Barry, Bob, Adrian, Amie, Linda, Stephen, Michelle, Janine

Reviews:

1. No steelworks, no margaritas, waiting for main meal - hope that it makes up for the lack of cocktail menu!

2. Ok, lamb shank was great!

3. Long !! Wait for food but the chicken roll was fantastic

4. Fabulous company, red wine & pizza

5. Lekker om weer van die bekende gesigte te sien. Kos was lekker - goed gemature na die lang wag.

6. Alfredo was creamy, pita was round & hopefully the cheesecake will not be too cheesy

7. The wine is excellent. I love the wine. The mushroom fillet is very good. Please invite us for the next one: martief@momentum.co.za

8. The experience was worth it

9. Best medium to rare steak I have ever tasted - loads of fun I've had! Yoda!!

10. The tomatos were red, the décor was blue, this was a great evening, I hope you enjoyed it too.

11. Chilli fish was great

12. Num num

13. Excellent fillet - great to see everyone again.

14. Great to see you too! (Shawn were are you???)

15. In Switzerland!!

16. Food was wonderful! My experience was worth it too!!!

17. Food was great, worth waiting for. Good company, many laughs.

18. Thanks for inviting us. Food was good, Company was great.

Surfside

Name: Surfside

Tel No & Address: Strand

Date Visited: 01/5/2005

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Janine, Nadine, Chris, Fiona, Carla-Anne, Martin, Lucy, Mike, Aidan

Reviews:

1. Sunday carvery was excellent. Great value for money! Bellingham Pinotage was superb. Waiting for dessert but I'm sure it will be a winner - just arrived, it looks great!

2. Sole was brilliant (Carla can second that!) Worst is sitting next to the window & you can't open it! Not bad for Sunday lunch (Fiona)

3. Nobody will ever know how good the vegetarian lasagne was but it really was and filling too. Love the view! (Aidan)

4. Best Sunday lunch I have had in awhile! Carvery was great!

5. Dit was baie lekker en die bottel rooiwyn het alles nog beter laat smaak. Baie dankie Janine, ek het die middag baie geniet.

6. Seafood mix was very good. Cocktails seem to be good - based on Fiona's 'hot flushes'. Setting is great.

7. Yum!

8. Do not order the sole - it is not a line fish so although delicious it was over priced = R120 i.s.o R68 for the line fish

9. Half price cocktails were a bargain… bring me another margarita please:-)

Bacini's Pizzeria

Name: Bacini's Pizzeria

Tel No & Address: 423 6668, 177 Kloof Street, Gardens

Date Visited: 2/4/2005

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Russell, Farzana, Shawn, Linda, Vannessa, Gathry, Mike, Lucy, Janine, Nadine, Rue, Carmelita, Julian

Reviews:

1. Yummy pizza, even all the 'extra spicy' ones passed on to me!

2. Lekker laid back atmosphere!

3. Pizza was good. Nice place, service ok.

4. Pizza ok, chat superb

5. Drinks were strong, ask for a single, got a double, yeeha!! Waitresses good looking… mmmm!

6. Best pizza I have ever had. Crème brulee tasted like milktart

7. Lasagne pretty good - particulalry enjoyed sitting in the ferrari corner

8. Portuguese pizza was too hot for me. Tiramisu was excellent! Sangria was great.

9. Be prepared for really hot chilli but very yummy

Mnandis

Name: Mnandis

Tel No & Address: 785 3248 (Trish Wood), 6 Wood Rd, Sunnydale - www.solole.co.za

Date Visited: 26/2/2005

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Janine, Nadine, Mike, Lucy, Jordan, Gathry, Vannessa, Branston, Louise, Vaughn, Chris, Fiona, Anne-Marie

Reviews:

1. Service a bit slow but food was good. Stunning toilets!!

2. It was divine!! I enjoyed the meal and the game drive was interesting. Thanks Lucy for organising!!

3. Lovely surroundings, great food! Enjoyed game drive. Thanks.

4. Nice to have a room to ourselves. Food not bad - game drive not particularly exciting,

5. Good food & company, nice to see everybody again!

6. Food very good - even the crème brulee. Very nice place.

Oude Westhof

Name: Oude Westhof

Tel No & Address: 913 7753, Van Riebeeckshof Rd, Oude Westhof, Bellville

Date Visited: 28/1/2005

Organised By: Clarissa

Patrons: Belinda, Nadine, Fiona, Chris, Mike, Lucy, Carl, Clarissa, Janine, Edwin, Michelle, Shawn, Linda, Adrian K, Annette, Louise P, Russell, Farzana, Gathry, Vannessa

Reviews:

1. Had the chicken, was very salty but otherwsie very good! Friendly service

2. 3 steaks was good

3. Thanks fro inviting me (Adrian). Had lamb curry - excellent. Enjoyed the company.

4. Kingklip was very yummy (LP)

5. Calamari was fab! Very friendly / comfortable environment. Thanks!

6. Clarissa & Michelle S: Remember to send me the digital photos! Avo & Biltong fillet (med) very nice though slightly cold.

7. Need your email address Edwin. - lovely meal. Beautiful restaurant and setting

8. Should we try booking out a whole restaurant next time?

9. Lovely atmosphere & food was yummy!!

10. Mmmm!!!! All the food was wonderful. Good to see old and new faces again.

11. Was nice to see old friends again. The company was wonderful and the food great! Thanks!

12. Best calamari tubes ever!! Extremely delicious. Beautiful venue & lovely group of people! (PS. Happy birthday Carl:-)

13. Seafood not so great. Dessert (sticky toffeee) divine.

14. Happy Bday Carl! Best cheescake in the world. Beautiful venue. Nice to have the whole room. Will definitely return.

15. C & MS: My email is edwinbologna@gmail.com

Dros (& go karting before dinner)

Name: Dros (& go karting before dinner)

Tel No & Address: Canal Walk

Date Visited: 27/12/2004

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Lynette, Rhett, Larry, Belinda, Nadine, Michael, Ruw, Aidan, Lucy, Mike, Kevin, Cindy, Vannessa, Gathry, Carl, Clarissa,Linda, Sean, Gilbert, Branston, Jordan, Tanian, Janine

Reviews:

1. Went go karting before dinner at the Dros. Damon won & Belinda was the only girl to go thru to the final with the guys!!

2. Nachos a little dry but the sauces were good. The texture, aroma, ambience of the base was significantly moist. Overall a delightful yet pleasant experience. Bon apetit, Lynette & Rhett

3. Larry rate shis meal very good 4/5 stars ****, Dros burger 4

4. Mine, bacon & pineapple pizza was mediocre. Bit bland, nevermind… the company was great. Belinda

5. Ribs were a bit dry but edible. Beers were cold. Company was great. Would have to try a burger before I leave. Michael

6. The pizza needed a little salt otherwsie the wine was good. Nice to see same old faces again. Thanx

7. Calamari was really nice. Service was good too.

8. Good food, excllent company & very good pre-dinner entertainment!

9. The steak roll was divine (well, the 2nd one anyway after I sent the 1st one back). The racing was fantastic!! Ready for beer now.

10. Num num. Kevin

11. Watch out how you order your steak; they do it 1 notch more than ordered. If you are looking for a med rare then order a rare steak. It was good when they got it right.

12. Cuppacino was good!

Da Vinci Pizzeria

Name: Da Vinci Pizzeria

Tel No & Address: 2nd Ave Kenilworth

Date Visited: 27/11/2004

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Damon, Jenny, Branston, Tanian, Vannessa, Michelle, Kevin, Lucy, Mike, Janine, Fiona, Chris, Cindy + 1, Louise, Kieran, Gathry, Amie, Nadine

Reviews:

1. Food good, btit cramped tho

2. Hot very hot. Restaurant was a bit stuffy too.

3. Bit cramped. Had to climb table to get out. Food good.

4. Pizza was good. Nice social area outside

5. Biltong pizza was good but a bit dry so have a drink ready

6. Great social area outside for a hot summer night.

Villa Meza

Name: Villa Meza

Tel No & Address: 552 8280, the Paddocks, racecourse road, Milnerton

Date Visited: 20/10/2004

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Carla Anne, Fiona, Carl, Shawn, Linda, Kevin, Michelle, Frans, Damon, Jenni, Janine, Adrian, Kim, Mike, Lucy, Vannessa, Gathry, Cindy, Russell, Farzana, Stefan

Reviews:

1. Chicken schn yum.. Great mellow vibe with background music / performer.

2. Love the venue, gorgeous view from cigar lounge. Great evening.

3. Rump on fillet espetada was nice. Good spot, Tasha looks good too.

4. It was wonderful to see such a young group of beautiful people havign fun and enjoying themselves. Thank you for the invite, it was a lovely venign and a great venue. Frans Erasmus

5. B-Dawn-Rd… brilliant tuna - great vibe.

6. Cape Town's next hot spot!

7. Food excellent, great vibe!

8. Very yummy… hopefully will last past Hayden's 2 o clock feed!!

9. Beautiful place & v helpful staff willing to make amazing veg platter. Xcellent lime milkshake & tiramisu

10. A pity Chris could not make it. Wold have loed it! Food is great - tiramisu was fab! Fiona & Carla

11. Fantastic tiramisu - to die for!

12. Great venue, good food (reasonable prices) much more civilised:-)

13. Got the wrong meal but enjoyed it anyway. Good evening.

The Mount Resaurant & Bar

Name: The Mount Resaurant & Bar

Tel No & Address: 975 0103, 18 Thaba Park, Hooggelegen Farm, Durbanville

Date Visited: 26/9/2004

Organised By: Clarissa

Patrons: Lucy, Mike, Kerry, Amber, Michelle, Tanian, Damon, Jenny, Janine, Amie, Vannessa, Branston, Cindy, Malcolm, Sally, Mark, Ashlee, Tayla, Carl, Clarissa

Reviews:

1. Lamb shank - very good! Pricing - good value. Service could be better. Overall - good.

2. Huge portions - calamari steak main, get 2 steaks

3. Food was good but service was a bit sloooow.

4. Good thanks - very tasty

5. Food great - lots of children, great for moms

6. Great food, beautiful view. Enjoyed.

7. Big food. Lamb shank good!

8. Calamari ok, a bit tough. A bit slow…

9. Good fish, beautiful setting, enjoyable!

10. Delicious calamari steak & divine veggies - need to learn how to make them! Very laid back!

11. Slow with desserts (still milkign the cow)

Casa do Mar

Name: Casa do Mar

Tel No & Address: Porterfiel Road, Table View

Date Visited: 28/8/2004

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Nadine, Lucy, Janine, Mike, Gathry, Vannessa, Clarissa, Carl, Linda, Shawn, Kevin, Michelle, Ruw, Cindy, Adrian, Charles, Chris, Jackie, Malcolm, Mike, Chene

Reviews:

1. Squid starter was fantastic, really tasty

2. Service was excellent!

3. Nice waitresses

4. Lekker atmosphere!

5. Fish was good, vegetables better

6. Delicious meal, good company, rather strange guy on dance floor kept us amused!

7. Really excellent sole, nice atmosphere and good service, cool place.

8. Biggest sole I have had in years!!

9. Interesting crowd. Good food, great steak but rich sauce.

10. Huge portions & great live Antoni Banderas entertainment.

11. What can I say? The waitresses were very persuasive… & the food was excellent.

12. Dinner fab! Company fab! To be placed on the list of restaurants to be visited again.

13. Great atmosphere - crazy people - good food! Strange entertainment…!

14. Shucked cut soled in… perfecto!!!

15. Huge f-ing sole, couldn't finish it! Delicious & healthy portions, good value for money! We'll be back!!

16. Not bad

17. Mmmmmmmmmmmm

Monello's

Name: Monello's

Tel No & Address: 422 5339, 50 Kloof St

Date Visited: 7/8/2004

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Nadine, Lucy, Mike, Linda, Shawn, Janine, Gathry, Vannessa, Cindy, Martin, Louise, Vaughn, Fiona, Chris

Reviews:

1. Good steak!

2. Seafood kebab was superb. Great value for money, approx 12 prawns de-schelled! Yummy!! Tiramisu brilliant!

3. Good food, good prices! Tried the gnocchi… interesting!

4. Very nice pasta. Service quite good.

5. Stunning, pizza was excellent, nice setting. Wow!!

6. Fish very good, chicken a bit dry.

7. Great value! Good food & service

8. Not bad at all

9. Chicken a bit dry but otherwsie very nice

10. Good value for money with generous helpings

11. Great service

12. Nice hand writing Michael

Isabella's

Name: Isabella's

Tel No & Address: 914 7474, 5 High St, Rosenpark, Bellville

Date Visited: 18/6/2004

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Janine, Martin, Malcolm, Kevin, Michelle, Lucy, Amie

Reviews:

1. Very good healthy portions, well presented, good flavours. Reasonable pricing.

2. Recommend the lamb neck, great service & dessert latter that Kevin ordered ws a 1st - brilliant!

3. Beautiful setting, lamb was excellent, service ok!

4. Excellent venue, good company, brilliant food.

5. Great food, good prices. Enjoyed the evening. Lots of laughs…

6. Cappucino dessert sux!!

7. The fat one sucked too:-)

8. Calamari brilliant.

Papa Lukes

Name: Papa Lukes

Tel No & Address: 462 1156, 45 De Villeirs Rd, Zonnebloem

Date Visited: 3/4/2004

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Clarissa, Carl, Gathry, Vannessa, Lucy, Mike, Janine, Shawn, Linda, Nadine, Chris, Fiona, Louis, Amie, Alex

Reviews:

1. Great jelapenos, hot, hot, hot!!

2. Buffet good value for money

3. Geat interior decorating! Lekker food!

4. Buffet great idea for someone who eats as much as Chris!! Nice food mix.

5. Great enchiladas, chicken very tasty. Atmosphere for lively evening, interior decorator fired halfway - great end result!

6. Great atmosphere, food's ok, a bit pricey though. Music & company made it worth it!

7. Great food! (even for those of us who do not like spicy food) had a good time!

8. Buffet was great. Delicious spinach. Good company! Super evening!

9. Ditto. Buffet was excellent & not spicy at all.

Blue Peter

Name: Blue Peter

Tel No & Address: Blouberg

Date Visited: 27/2/2004

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Lucy, Mike, Nadine, Kevin, Michelle, Gathry, Vannessa

Reviews:

1. I think Janine forgot the book for this one
2. Good dancing!

Moyo

Name: Moyo

Tel No & Address: 809 1100, Spier

Date Visited: 24/1/2004

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Nadine, Janine, Lucy, Mike, Gathry, Vannessa, Branston, Jordan, Kevin, Michelle, Louise, Gayle, Wayne, Petra, Ryan & Jarred

Reviews:

1. Fantastic!!

2. Excellent food & ambience

3. Brilliant venue

4. Really awesome venue. Excellent food and great entertainment.

5. Enjoyed - even kids run around without problems. Wonderful relax, service good, hope you are not scared of bees, if you have a sweet tooth…

6. Excellent venue, luckily the weather co-operated. Food was great.

7. Definitely worth another visit. Food was excellent. A bit too many bees at the dessert table.

8. Live chicken's walking around, a nice touch? Will they be tomorrow's dinner. Perhaps?

The Silver Fox

Name: The Silver Fox

Tel No & Address: 552 4131, Sanddrift

Date Visited: 5/12/2003

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Lucy, Mike, Janine, Nadine, Gathry, Vannessa

Reviews:

1. Rack of lamb to share was brilliant

2. David was really great under pressure

3. My food was very good - snails, duck & crepe suzette, waiter tried really hard

4. Roast potatoes & crepes were excellent! No comment on the chicken.

La Masseria

Name: La Masseria

Tel No & Address: 976 0036 (Kiki), Durbanville

Date Visited: 2/11/2003

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Carl, Clarissa, Donovan, Janine, Leeanne, Nadine, Mike, Lucy, Jordan, Gathry, Vannessa, Branston, Gilbert, Louise, Vaughn

Reviews:

1. Pasta dishes were great

2. Stay away from the meat dishes, rather bland

3. Tiramisu was divine

4. Loud singing & music

Hermitage

Name: Hermitage

Tel No & Address: 903 5035 (Leigh), Hazendal

Date Visited: 5/10/2003

Organised By: Clarissa

Patrons: Janine, Nadine, Russell, Farzana, Lucy, Mike, Kerry, Neil, Amber, Sally, Mark, Ashlee, Sue. Linda, Shawn, Linda S, Eddie, Mia, Leanne, Michelle, Phil, Karen, John, Carl, Clarissa

Reviews:

1. Food delicious! Laid back & wonderful club.

2. Lovely atmosphere, fine food, good company

3. The wine is far too good! Hi - cough!! Very good!! Excpetional - if you haven't had an amazing culinary experience before, you'll have one here…

4. Food is brilliant & so is the venue! (not to mention the Company…)

5. The wine… oh my!!! The food… oh gsh!!! The Company… as always the greatest.

6. The food was fantastic - the wine heady & dessert… waiting to see…

7. Food was fantastic. Bringin kids along event better (no wine unfortunately…) Due to flu - lack of taste… but fish looked very nice!
Faan.. Tastic!

8. Springbok shank was superb! Excellent choice of venue & food, company etc…

9. The meal was excellent! I will recommend the line fish & the soup. Waiting for dessert - yummy…

10. Had a great, lazy lunch. Had 2 starters… very tasty, poached pears super! Beautiful place.
My name is Kyle and the pasta was great but Sue would kill the water if you now what I mean.
Great company, great food, gross green ice-cream.

11. Ashlee loved the chicken nuggets.

Tai Ping

Name: Tai Ping

Tel No & Address: Dean Street, Newlands

Date Visited: 5/9/2003

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Lucy, Nadine, Mike, Leanne, Vannessa, Gathry, Andrew, Kika, Gilbert, Petrsa, Wayne, Craig, Kerstin, Lothar, Janine

Reviews:

1. Very pleasant. Wishing Janine well with her 'Stranger' (either one or both).

2. Tea not great. Soup strange!

3. I was enjoying my time with you. Seize the day!

4. Wayne & Petra - Very nice. Velly much pork. Mc go home now. Mmmm! Flank you.

5. Better than expected. Really nice food - especially the sweet & sour prok:-)

6. Hot & sour soup excellent! Chill pork most flantastic. Too much flied lice, but very superb bowtie. Sake, Sake.

7. Half portion of ants crawling was fantastic and way generous. Green tea good!

8. Kik sum ass kung fu beed velly delicious - ah so!

9. All food velly good. Yum yum esp sake saki

10. Great place, funkey waiter, sakkie warm… next time I'll have a peking duck:-)

11. Chicken cashews excellent, sakkie sakkie defnitely worth a try:-)

Cape Town Hotel School Restaurant

Name: Cape Town Hotel School Restaurant

Tel No & Address: Waterfront

Date Visited: 1/8/2003

Organised By: Louise

Patrons: Vaughn, Louise, Lucy, Nadine, Leanne, Gathry, Vannessa, Chris, Fiona, Janine, Gilbert, Kerstin, Emma, Gary, Angela, Christo, Louise, Roshan

Reviews:

1. Waiters need more training, they do not appear to be able to take more than 3 drinks orders at a time.

2. Tuna main was not great - tuna was dry & rice was 'pap', malva pudding was great!

3. Ostrich was great. Ravioli was a bit dodgy. Ditto!

4. Food was tasty - not bad for a trainign facility.

5. Ravioli was tasty but not a lot of it. The waiters are defnitely 'in training'. They need quite a bit more training before being unleashed on the world. Must still try dessert.

6. Beef steak was good, waiters were far too shy… inexperienced and lack of confidence.

7. Line fish was very tasty - soup was also good, must still try pudding. Waiters need more training!

8. Food was good. Many bones in the fish but the dessert made up for it. Soup was cool - still looking for the bread though.

La Romantica

Name: La Romantica

Tel No & Address: High Street Centre, Durbanville

Date Visited: 21/6/2003

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Nadine, Janine, Lucy, Mike, Chris, Fiona, Louise, Roshan, Leanne, Farzana, Russell, Shawn, Linda

Reviews:

1. Cosy, good steak, amazing Feta & Gnocci bread (R&F)

2. Good food! Really interesting placemats!! (L&S)

3. Warm, marvellous, makes good steak, will come again (R&S)

4. Great food, extensive menu. Great stuff!

5. Excellent fillet, not crazy about the calamari steak - it was tender but too greasy. Fillet made up for it though!

6. Great variety in the menu - actually too much choice. Good service.

7. Ribs were fab! Good variety & coffee was yummy!

8. Food was excellent. Peppermint crisp tart was wonderful. I had a great time!

Jakes on Summerley

Name: Jakes on Summerley

Tel No & Address: 797 0366, Summerley Road, Kenilworth

Date Visited: 30/5/2003

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Nataly, Luis, Mike, Lucy, Carl, Clarissa, Nadine, Janine, Patrick, Leanne, Louise, Vaughn, Kerry, Neil, Sean, Wichardt

Reviews:

1. Good ambience, good food, good company - kerry

2. Oxtail, very tasty

3. Stunning restaurant, tasty food, excellent waitress, will be back

4. The food was delicious, the restaurant is super. Good service… nice choice!

5. Great place. Good food & excellent service

6. Excellent food, good service & enjoyable atmosphere

7. Fantastic

8. Lamb's knee well worth it!!

9. Excellent menu choice plus fire place">- Great company. Don't Tuna me, I'll -a-tuna you. Good food, good wine:-) nice music--> plus fire place

10. Great food (well only tasted the butternut soup) but superb company - makes for a nice evening!

11. Lunch would be great. Food is great also.

12. Food good, company was good. Most important ambience could be better. Waiter needs more training but this is a training school after all!!

Dizzy Jazz Café

Name: Dizzy Jazz Café

Tel No & Address: 438 2686, Camps Bay

Date Visited: 26/4/2003

Organised By: Clarissa

Patrons: Janien, Dennis, Nadine, Lucy, Mike, Tim, Louise P, Russell, Farzana, Jolene, Shawn, Linda, Sean, Wichardt, Gathry, Vannessa, Cindy, Colin, Carl, Clarissa

Reviews:

1. Dizzy Jazz Café, een café is hot zeken en je wordt er vanzelf dizzy. Jazz stond niet op het menu en ik vraag me af of ze weten wat dit is.

2. Het eten was nou ja. Biefstukkie uit Italie denh ik, jammer dat die koe naar SA is komen lopen, taai en oud des met een verdehf.

3. Italianse sausje. Verder complimenten voor de ober en zoals al verwacht valt zelfs hier de Windhoek weer in de pryzon.

4. Food was good, waiter was brilliant. Very nice atmosphere.

5. Fantabulous! Loved the vibe and the food was divine! Okbuyluvu!

6. Stunning setting, food very tasty

7. Nice atmosphere, good food. No jazz though?

8. Great choc mint dom pedro, brilliant hubly bubbly, great party tricks byt the water. Fantastic evening!

9. Fab food! Superb company! Entertaining waiter! Had a greta time & wil be back:-)

10. Absolutely stunning. Food was excellent. Cool waiter. Good dompedros and the hubbly bubbly was superb - well done Clarissa!

11. Ffood was really yummy and ditto to all above commetns (except for the Hollands.. Not too sure there… BUT except for all good things said..)

12. AND Jack's really got the hubbly going!!

13. Nice atmosphere! I have to say that I quite enjoyed the band (against much opposition to this feeling)! Thanks to all involve din organising it!

14. Fabulous food & great vibe. Friendyl waiter & magic tricks & bad hair day music - defnitely comign back.

15. Wonderful evening. Thanks Shawn & Linda for the hubbly bubbly!

Colours

Name: Colours

Tel No & Address: 557 3629, Blouberg

Date Visited: 21/3/2003

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Lucy, Nadine, Gathry, Vannessa, Shawn, Linda, Wynnie, Leon, Chris, Carla, Fiona, Janine

Reviews:

1. Lovely food - lekkerrr!

2. Goeie bediening!!!

3. Good food, nice variety

4. Nice food, friendly, fast:-)

5. Really enjoyed the chef's special (veal)

6. Good food, good service & sqaure table - good for conversation.

7. Food was yummy!

8. Hi, food was excellent. Chardonnay was even better (hic). Waiting for the apple tart to make it perfect.

9. Excellent service, great sparkling water & looking forward to the politically correct dessert 'Ebony & Ivory'

10. Crème brulee was superb!!

Cobbs at the Cape

Name: Cobbs at the Cape

Tel No & Address: Kalk Bay

Date Visited: 23/2/2003

Organised By: Louise

Patrons: Darin, Diane, Mathew, Nadine, Janine, Lucy, Mike, Gathry, Vannessa, Branston, Louise, Roshan, Vaughn, Louise

Reviews:

1. Food was fine (Gathry makes better omlettes), settign is stunning. Company excellent

2. After swerving the oncoming cyclists on Ou Kappsies.. Found the experience very relaxing… lovely view!

3. Excellent spot! Will defnitely come back here.

4. Nice place but a bit far to travel. Food ok but not great.

5. Dutch breakfast with soft poached eggs - brilliant!!

6. Alpine croissant very tasty, nice to have breakfast for a change!

7. Food (omlette) good, stunning view. Don't order seconds though, ran ut of eggs!!

8. Service was rather slow. Was wondering if they had to wait for the chicken to lay the eggs for breakfast.

Beijing

Name: Beijing

Tel No & Address: Oxford St, Durbanville

Date Visited: 25/1/2003

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Vaughn, Louise, Lucy, Mike, Gathry, Vannessa, Janine, Nadine, Chris, Fiona

Reviews:

1. Lucy forgot the book so no comments

2. R66 per person for a 7 course meal

3. Plenty of good food

4. Good value for money

Hudsons at Vredeheim

Name: Hudsons at Vredeheim

Tel No & Address: 881 3590 (Anno), Off R310, Stellenbosch

Date Visited: 29/12/2002

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Nadine, Janine, Lucy, Mike, Vaughn, Louise, Kerry, Neil, Amber, Sally, Zara, Louise, Tian, Nicholas, Gilbert, Angela, Sandy, Corrie & Friend

Reviews:

1. Picnic lunch at R40 or R60 each

2. Nice to do something different

3. Great to gettogether on a Sunday

4. Super lunch, lovely setting. Not spoilt by commercial yet. Really enjoyed.

5. First time for me. Lovely family atmosphere.

6. Good for kids!

7. An undiscovered gem! Needs to mature, 5 years for trees to grow.

Anatoli

Name: Anatoli

Tel No & Address: Napier Str, Green Point

Date Visited: 29/11/2002

Organised By: Louise

Patrons: Wayne, Petra, Nadine,Janine, Carl, Clarisa, Shawn, Cindy, Vannessa, Gathry, Linda, Lucy, Louise, Vaughn, Gilbert

Reviews:

1. Food was divine doll!! Bit of a long wait tho.

2. Let us do a taste test - cool! Food good - waiters gay & slow!

3. Starters different but very tasty. Lamb rib stew also very good!

4. We survived! Lamb good! Music nice & jivey!! Missed the bath:-)

5. Stunning restaurant - interesting décor. Starters were superb!! Main - a bit rich but tasty.

6. Lovely concept. Will recommend it (Bon voyage Janine)

7. Cool candle fight… until Cindy killed it!! Oh yes, food was good!

8. Nice, very very nice!!

Saigon

Name: Saigon

Tel No & Address: Kloof Str, Cape Town

Date Visited: 26/10/2002

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Nadine, Lucy, Mike, Janine, Gathry, Vannessa, Shawn, Linda, Windell, Mei-Mei, Vange, Sonya, Fiona, Chris, Carl Anne, Vaughn, Louise

Reviews:

1. Very, very interesting - loved the cashews! Now also know the difference bewteen Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese (from just 'China' & Chinese from 'Mainland China')

2. … oh yes… beef wok was also very nice.

3. Had better duck at Thaifoon; also prawn springrolls disappointing. Waitress not paying much attention to ur big table!

4. kingklip and sweet & sour chicken was excellent. The waitress was a bit slow with service, but other than that quite a good experience!!

5. Chicken & black mushrooms was very nice. Pumpkin soup starter also very good.

6. Sweet & sour pork very tasty, the beef was also very good - will come again! Waitress could have been better!

7. Not bad

8. Barbecue duck very nice, service not so nice.

9. Food was good, hot & spicy. Cool company.

10. First time, food was great, company was great

11. Waitress could have tried to at least smile and not spill the food on the table

12. Food was wonderful with great combination of tastes & dishes. Liked the ambience.

Café Blouberg

Name: Café Blouberg

Tel No & Address: 544 4464, Blouberg

Date Visited: 24/9/2002

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Lucy, Mike, Clarissa, Carl, Judy, Gordon, Janien, Shawn, Linda

Reviews:

1. Awesome view & the 6 egg omlette is a winner!

2. Pity about the table mix up and their explanation… but great smoked trout salad. Yum!!

3. Food was good

4. Interesting ice cream platter… Shawn's stillnot over the English breakfast thing!

5. Good food, very enjoyable

6. Excellent cob & chips, good prices - very reasonable great view

Squires

Name: Squires

Tel No & Address: Grandwest

Date Visited: 23/8/2002

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Mijo, Lucy, Nadine, Janine, Fiona, Chris, Carla Anne, Clarissa, Carl, Gathry, Vannessa, Kerstin, Andrew, Kika, Petra, Wayne, Mike

Reviews:

1. I had the fish (kingklip peppadew) wow - divine! Now I need to sleep. Thanks girls for not leaving me in the alley…

2. Ostrich steak is very good. Nice breadrolls as well.

3. Spare ribs are 'to die for'

4. Breadrolls yummy. Calamari tasty but tough!

5. Really good!!! Had the halloumi steak… delicious - like a starter & main course in one. Hard seats… had to steal Janine's cushion.

6. Very enjoyable. Felt some veggies should have been served with the meal. Nice surroundings. Good company. 8 out of 10.

7. Had the biltong and avo rump. Delicious! Choc log dessert ws also good.

8. My lady steak was really done to my taste. Merci et a bientot.

9. Excellent rump! Good service.

10. Vegetable platter nice but could be healthier. A little oily.

11. Very nice. Food was excellent. Seats are a bit hard though!

The Wooden Shoe

Name: The Wooden Shoe

Tel No & Address: 439 3345, Cnr Main Rd & St John's Rd, Sea Point

Date Visited: 27/7/2002

Organised By: Louise

Patrons: Lucy, Mike, Nadine, Janine, Louise, Vaughn, Clarissa, Carl, Shawn, Linda, Vannessa, Gathry, Kerry

Reviews:

1. Excellent pepper steak / fillet

2. Seats are hard so not made for all nighters!

3. Brilliant chicken breast with a curry sauce. Rice & pasta stunning. Chair a bit hard, but company etc wonderful.

4. Yummy spatzlek (pasta), cosy with relaxed atmosphere; excellent waitress - good memory

5. Excellent fish… wonder if 'chef' would mind travellign to Milnerton everyday to prepare it for me…

6. Food excellent. Place is small & cosy.

7. Very good pork fillet

8. Um, ya, ok hey…

9. Very good calamari & steaks, very cosy & quiet, enjoyable evening!

10. Steak good, good atmosphere - yeah it was okay!!

The Wild Fig

Name: The Wild Fig

Tel No & Address: 448 0507, Liesbeck Road Observatory

Date Visited: 25/6/2002

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Lucy, Nadine, Chris, Fiona, Kerstin, Mijo, Gathry, Vannessa, Louise, Shawn, Linda, Andrew, Kika

Reviews:

1. Food was very good.

2. Very crispy duck. Bit of a long wait though

3. Long wait but oriental chicken salad defnitely a good choice!

4. Fish & Ostrich was great… the long wait was cause Lucy had the waiter go thru the whole menu! … and she didn't fall asleep:-)

5. Really enjoed the evening. Excellent red wine!! Meal good. Fun playing musical chairs…

6. Food was excellent! Enjoyed the Company!

7. Great starter - deep fried camembert.

8. Great greek lamb. Stunning Ostrich.

9. Fish was very tasty, lovely evening.

10. Food bom mais j'ai ure mieux. Was happy to be with very good companmy. Thank you.

11. Food was nice. Pleasant atmosphere. Really enjoyed the roast potatoes. Lamb too 'tender'.

Driftwood

Name: Driftwood

Tel No & Address: 557 8886, Super Plants, Parklands

Date Visited: 24/5/2002

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Russell, Farzana, Carl, Clarissa, Shawn, Linda, Gathry, Vannessa, Cindy, Lucy, Mike, Janine, Nadine, Kevin, Nicky

Reviews:

1. Very amazing chocolate cake

2. Lovely restaurant but we somehow managed to scare away other people. Liked the L-shaped table (LM)

3. **Remember Fuzzy Booties** Xcellent vegetarian!

4. Wonderful springbok dish in mushroom and bacon sauce…

5. Really enjoed the evening. Excellent red wine!! Meal good. Fun playing musical chairs…

6. Very good eisbein but could have been crispier. Friednly waitress with googly eyes!

7. Bushbaby eyes! Really good lamb shank - a lot!

8. Absolutely excellent chicken, divine company. Superb service. Wonderful.

9. Very tasty eisbein!!

10. Great evening, food great, eisbein could have been crispier but sauce divine.

Ginja

Name: Ginja

Tel No & Address: 121 Castle Street, Cape Town

Date Visited: 30/4/2002

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Nadine, Nicky, Lucy, Petra, Wayne, Janine, Carl, Clarissa, Gathry, Vannessa, Chris, Fiona, Cindy

Reviews:

1. Fish main wonderful, but starter choice non existant

2. The food was very good, the waiter a bit stressed, long long wait for our half of the table!

3. Service a bit slow. Food very 'pretty', but not my scene - nice crowd.

4. Main course a little bland but still satisfactory. Starter I enjoyed. Waiter a little overloaded

5. Food - fish main very nice - enjoyed. Now waiting for dessert… we will see… yummy!

6. Food very good, but 'pricey'. Not your average weekly dinner!! Chris & Fiona

7. Coffee is superb!! 2 cups were not enough. The duck and sticky rice were excellent as well as the salmon. Wine per glass - a little expensive and service not of the best!

8. "I'm still waiting for my coke light with main course"

9. I'm usually very easy to please but this time… service SLOW, food bland & overpriced. Not impressed!! But excellent company made up for it. Will email them with my opinions.

10. Really excellent salmon in coconut curry. Yummy!!

The Galley

Name: The Galley

Tel No & Address: 782 3354, Fish Hoek Beach

Date Visited: 5/4/2002

Organised By: Louise

Patrons: Douglas, Lucy, Fiona, Chris, Nadine, Janine, Louise, Vaughn, Gathry, Vannessa, Sandra, Graham

Reviews:

1. Very nice venue, food yummy and reasonably priced - Recommended!

2. Not the lobster soup!

3. Good food - missed Mike & Dave!!

4. Salmon was good - too much onbplate so no space for veggies!!

5. Ok food, good service

6. Good service

7. Good food & service, stunnign venue!

8. Ditto!

Cape To Cuba

Name: Cape To Cuba

Tel No & Address: 165 Main Road, Kalk Bay

Date Visited: 1/3/2002

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Mike, Lucy, Nadine, David, Janine

Reviews:

1. Unusual décor, enjoyed the bread, cuba rum pudding was brill!

2. Absolutely brilliant

3. Setting good, singer good, costumes good but food very ordinary!

4. Any sperm donors available??

5. Stunning food, décor not bad either!

6. Interesting setting - food was brill!

7. Janine will remember her toilet experience!

And Lemon

Name: And Lemon

Tel No & Address: 98 Shortmarket Str, Cape Town

Date Visited: 25/1/2002

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Nadine, Lucy, Janine, Linda, Shawn, Stuart, Farzana, Russell, Gathry, Vannessa, Wayne, Petra, Vaughn, Louise

Reviews:

1. Nice place, food was good & Pedro was good company!

2. Excellent (flambouyant) waiter(res), food ok (small), veggies yummy, excellent setting!

3. Winner: Most romantic setting! Very creative menu - great service. Defnitely come back!

4. Madre was great, really excellent service. Duck was yummy and recommended!

5. Very good, nice setting, food very tasty

6. Food tasty, nice setting, excellent service

7. Beautiful restaurant (thanks Michelle!) Excellent chicken, camembert! Waiter with an excellent sense of humour.

8. Liked the ceiling! Very natural! Food was good. Ps. Anyone need crutches, I've got two!

9. Nice setting, enjoyed the night out with friends & new friends. Enjoyed food also. Will come back. Wine glasses huge! (PS. Pedro was the cockroach)

Cabaret Café, Show: Offbeat - Broadway

Name: Cabaret Café, Show: Offbeat - Broadway

Tel No & Address: Theatre on the Bay, Camps Bay

Date Visited: 30/12/2001

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Caroline, Pierre, Judy, Gordon, russell, Farzana, David, Janine, Lucy, Mike, Nadine, Clarissa, Carl, Shawn, Linda, Gathyr, Vannessa, Cindy, Beryl

Reviews:

1. Yummy vegetarian dishes

2. Food was good but it's too hot in here. Choice of dessert limited!

3. Good stuff, seconds & thirds good as well… had to run up and down stairs to make space for dessert

4. Excellent food - great selection!

5. Great food & wonderful view!

6. Great for vegetarians! - but we need air conditioning…

7. Superb view. Food ok. Didn't follow the women for 2nd's & 3rd's

8. Do I look like a frikkin rabbit? Where is Elmer Fudd??

9. Cool summer dinner… waiting for the show!!!

10. Cool Bru!

SilverTree

Name: SilverTree

Tel No & Address: Kirstenbosch

Date Visited: 23/11/2001

Organised By: Louise

Patrons: Lucy, Mike, Nadine, Clarissa, Carl, Vannessa, Gathry, Donovan, Louise, Vaughn, Elsa, Corne, David, Janine, Shawn, Linda, Sarah, Farzana, Michelle, Alan

Reviews:

1. Quality of the food was good, service was very prompt

2. Won't order Hunters Pot again, Death by chocolate is POTENT

3. Fettucini excellent - oyster mushrooms divine - Death by chocolate - "one bite and all resistance crumbles"

4. Excellent food, presentation… waiter fantastic - very accommodating & efficient! Good choice!!

5. Grub was good

6. Yum pud, will be back. PS. Hope the page don't stick (AL).. Pavlova smudge added to the page:-)

7. Hunters Pot was great, should have ordered the berry pavlova for dessert, Farzana's one tasted yummy!

8. Kingklip stroganof looks like a platter of regurge, but tastes pretty good if you can bring yourself (up) to try it….

9. Calamari starter was excellent. Sole main course was a bit 'flat'

10. 7 days to the end of spring.. Dave & Nads will know what it's about! Oh yes… chicken & leeks do go together in a pie!

11. Wild mushroom fettucine… yumm but the berry (strawberry) pavlova was fabulous…

12. British input - chicken caeser salad delicious but needs less lettuce. I am not a rabbit!!!

13. Death by chocolate would have made a good starter, main course & dessert. Yummy but rich. Meditteranen Salad - excellent!

14. Lamb shank was not good at all. To give an idea, Steers lamb Shank was 10X better than this. Service was slow and not to standard.

15. I wanted a chicken dish but no chicken on the menu!! The fish was not bad however. Good company & chat. Next time we need to bring "walkie - Talkies" so we can chat to everyone.

Kosmos

Name: Kosmos

Tel No & Address: 976 2904, 30 Oxford Street, Durbanville

Date Visited: 26/10/2001

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Lucy, Mike, Nadine, David, Gathry, Vannessa, Belinda, Larry, Anne-Marie, Janine

Reviews:

1. Wish you were here!

2. Excellent meat, service not so great, seatign is a bit squashed!

3. Seating a bit like economy class on congo airlines, but the food certainly isn't!

4. No cute waiters, bummer!

5. Really great food!! Enjoyed seafood a lot! I do agree about the absence to cute waiters! Thanks for iviting me, had fin (Ami)

6. Food great, desserts poor, seatign squashed, difficult to talk (loud) but overall a great place to go for a hungry lad (LM)

7. Excellent choices… great flavour! Wish I had space for more… Desserts not so hot, cheerful atmosphere (Belinda)

8. Where are the plates to break and party?

9. Ditto to all comments above. Really like the lamb… and the pumkin… and the carrots and the calamari… and …

10. Well, sorry to spoil all the nice comments, but I can't say that it was great. Although it's my problem… ! Too warm, too squashed, too loud, but...

11. .. Hey overall not a bad place if you are hungry, greek, like to be left alone, have no nice blonde waitresses to look at, and like lots of seafood!! …

12. Watch out for the "live tentacles" no seriously, I did enjoy it, just joking!!! McDonalds here I come…

13. Me again, it's now 11pm, evening has turned out much better, nice conversation etc Not a bad place after all!! But food was not that great & I still want to break plates!

Famous Butchers Grill

Name: Famous Butchers Grill

Tel No & Address: Durban Rd, Durbanville

Date Visited: 29/9/2001

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Lousie, Vaughn, Janine, David, Linda, Belinda, Nadine, Andrew, Lucy, Jordy, Michael

Reviews:

1. Long Long Long Long Long Long wait!!

2. Lovely setting, absolutely gorgeous waitresses (Blonde)

3. Do not order Eisbein - disapointing!

4. Me again, steak is really good.a definite must for the meat lover. As for the staff, well, some seriously good looking ladies!! The ladies at the table are also gorgeous!!

5. " … birds do it, bees do it, even educated flees do it…" Yip, this side of the table was discusing "spring fever"

6. Food was great, company very enjoyable, Waiter very good looking!

7. "… you give me fever! Fever! " … super food, great company, fantastic discussions.

8. Very nice place, good food, nice "BIG" protions. Nice waitresses!

9. Great dessert - sticky toffee pudding with custard. Mike's was nice!

Poplars

Name: Poplars

Tel No & Address: Durbanville

Date Visited: 25/8/2001

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Michael, Mike, Lucy, Linda, Shawn, Larry, David, Janine, Vannessa, Gathry, Maria, Nadine

Reviews:

1. Good

2. Excellent food! Dessert, menu on paper via stamp, very interesting. Don't get caught out with the chocolates at the end. They are not free = R7 each

3. Skip the chocs, paper on the table for a reason.

4. Enough food this time, didn't have to visit McDonalds! Very nice!

5. Enjoyed the chocs, but chocs but more pricier than usual mints! Nice food!

Mambos

Name: Mambos

Tel No & Address: Plumstead

Date Visited: 28/7/2001

Organised By: Louise

Patrons: Louise, Vaughn, Nadine, Janine, Linda, Shawn, Mark

Reviews:

1. Too smokey, loud music, not recommended

2. I agree!!

3. Smoke gets in u're eyes

4. I had a great evening thanks… then again I wasn't there!!

5. Missed half of conversation!

Harbour House

Name: Harbour House

Tel No & Address: 788 4133, Kalk Bay

Date Visited: 23/6/2001

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Nadine, Louise, Vaughn, Kerry, Neil, Nicky, Kevin, Dave, Janine, Alan, Clarissa, Carl

Reviews:

1. Very nice

2. Limted menu

3. Nice location & setting

4. Good coversation for a change!!

Orca Café

Name: Orca Café

Tel No & Address: Beach Rd, Melkbos

Date Visited: 25/5/2001

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Maria, Chester, Dave, Janine, Gilbert, Nadine, Nicky, Kevin, Jacki, Lucy, Michael

Reviews:

1. Super duper

2. Great evening - bring Chester more often, we get free-bees!!

3. Food was much better than the spelling on the menu!

4. Excellent seafood!

Five Flies

Name: Five Flies

Tel No & Address: 14 Keerom Street, Cape Town

Date Visited: 30/4/2001

Organised By: Lucy

Patrons: Lucy, Mike, Nads, Janine, David, Shawn, Linda, Louise, Vaughn, Clarissa, Carl, Russell, Farzana, Andrew + Partner, Gathry, Vanness

Reviews:

1. Did not enjoy

2. Limited menu due to large group, did not enjoy starter, found cockroach on corner of table cloth

3. I didn't see the cockroach and enjoyed it. A bit pricey though.

4. Super sexy chef, who cares about a cockroach!

5. I am still trying to locate the meal on my plate! ( visit McDonalds before going!)

6. Scary… cockroach didn't survive the food!

The Village Bistro

Name: The Village Bistro

Tel No & Address: Bergvleit

Date Visited: 31/3/2001

Organised By: Louise

Patrons: Nicky, Kevin, Lucy, Nadine, Russell, Farzana, Louise, Vaughn, Linda, Shawn, David, Janine

Reviews:

1. Excellent!

2. Highly recommended

3. Great!

4. Super - a definite must.

5. Was nice except don't arrive early - limited space so have to wait outside "very cold in the middle of winter!!"

6. Take extra warm clothes and work on the group hugs.

Aloha - Chinese

Name: Aloha - Chinese

Tel No & Address: 910 0288, Durban Rad, Bellville

Date Visited: 23/2/2001

Organised By: Janine

Patrons: Nadine, Andrew + Partner, Nicky, Kevin, Donovan, Kerry, David, Janine

Reviews:

1. Alright, plenty food. Recommended if you enjoy Chinese food. Very reasonable.

2. Lovely buffet

3. Was nice except that Janine vandalised the place (broke a chair). Be careful what you ask for as the owner has no idea what you are on about!

Madeira Grill

Name: Madeira Grill

Tel No & Address: Canal Walk

Date Visited: 1/1/2001

Organised By: Nadine

Patrons: Nadine, Carl, Clarissa, Neil, Kerry, Michael, Lucy, Janine, David

Reviews:

1. Limited menu, otherwise good