Dizzy's in Camps Bay

Found in a corner in Camps Bay, Dizzy's is a gem in the rough. A haven for students, consisting of a Tuesday Night Karaoke special where a R20 entrance fee can help you (with the aid of reasonably priced drinks) remove all inhibitions and you can sing that old Madonna song you buried away with the old microphone/hairbrush.

The atmosphere is relaxed and inviting, with a cosy pizza oven in plain view and some naturalistic décor design that creates a great vibe, you’ll find yourself in the watering hole of the student, and Camps Bay resident with new friends made after the first beer.

Owing to Camps Bays nightlife going more up market, and thus more expensive, Dizzy's is a perfect night out for those on a budget that want a good meal and a drink with mates.  You can expect to find an average Draught costing R20 and their famous thin-base pizzas from an upwards of R60 per. 

All and all, located just behind the Pick ‘N Pay on Victoria Road in Camps Bay, I’m going to give it a 7/10  rating for a great atmosphere, well priced and delicious food and position. On a Student Budget, an 8+/10  for well priced entertainment in relation to location and the night you’ll have. Even if just seen as that delightful sundowner spot…

Half Price Movies at Sterkinekor

So last week this time, I missioned to Sterkinekor in Cavendish for half-price movies, a lovely date night with the boyfriend that both saved cash, and we could both easily pay for ourselves.
Tintin was the only movie in that we both wanted to see, the fight over Ghost Protocol (The new Mission Impossible) and what else was there couldn't be decided, so Tintin it was!

Even with our half price discount, movies are getting more and more expensive, I remember when yo could simply pay a cool R20 and that would sort you out, no questions asked. SO these half price deals are far and few, so do please take advantage of them when you can.

To be fair, the movie was decent, with incredible animation and the large tub of popcorn shared between the two of us and another friend quickly disappeared, with little flakes of salt and vinegar being all that was left.

In this problematic economy., where money isn't a right anymore, or a privilege even... It's the simple things that count. And half priced movies was definitely cheap, fun, and will definitely be repeated.

SYNW at The Assembly

The Assembly in Harrington street has now become a home for the hipsters.
Not that there's a problem with that at all, it's merely an aired observation that gone are the days where Harrington street was know to be fairly dodgy and so was the notion of hanging out around Castle Bar.
But now owing to the popularity of these areas, they have picked up in clientele and have shown themselves to be more about appeasing the masses and opening crepe shops.. and stuff.

Castle bar was the opening venue for the three of us, a long lost ex-Rondebosch Boy friend of ours loitered outside, the line at Assembly was evidence that everything hadn't really begun yet.  So we contented ourselves to getting a cheap glass of red and a  gifted shot, all going straight down the hatchet and preparing our central nervous systems for what was to come!
When we finally tore ourselves from that pool table that invited you into the darker lair of Castle Bar, we went straight into the line at Assembly. We got in, smooth, quickly and had the entertainment of watching a few youngsters get bounced. (next year maybe?)
That's one thing that I love about the Assembly, they keep to the good 'ol fashioned 18+ rule.


Paying only our R10 for ladies on student night, we made our way up a construction site set of stairs and made a beeline for the bar, wet our lips and headed straight to the dancefloor.

The music was unbelievable, stomping hipsters doing that crazy dubstep dance that makes you look like you;re having a seizure, and those that look like they spent waaaaaaay too much time on a rocking horse as a child.
The music was pretty amazing the whole night, a great vibe of people and not too many pervs, so friends were happy and the lucky hook-up for one assured us that "she still got it." Whatever the hell, "it" is.
When G-Zis took center stage, the whole crowd welcomed him with a roar somewhat akin to a million lions that were very very growly. Okay, so I can't come up with a great metaphor, I've got a picture of a lion on my phone and well, the connection between loud and powerful ended up linking at a growling lion.The "wub wub wub wub wuuuuuuuubbbbb" that was deafening was coming from massive speakers, and we.went.crazy!

The whole night was insane, you really just can't get much better than a night like that with the ladies, we all like to get down and party and tonight was NO exception. To those of you that were there, you'll understand how insane it was, I do hope to see you all next week? Entourage in tow.

Cafe Caprice

Caprice is a beautiful venue to find some space to have a few cocktails with some of your girlfriends.
I went there the other night to try out something different, the weather is Cape Town is particularly hormonal, so I was waiting for perfect summer-sun beach weather to peruse the long list of drinks presented to me on a menu.
The food there is also not too shabby, the delicious burgers causing a lot of heartache between our hearts and our waistlines, but nevertheless, we told out waistline to "shut it, " however politely, and indulged in some well made and filling burgers that went very nicely with the cocktails for an evening meal.
The other girls and I have long been waiting to do a culmination of drinks, gossip and fashion night, most of the time we tend to do each thing on its own and unfortunately we still do have to do it.
The cocktails themselves are so delicious that we had sparsely any time to stop and speak, and to be blunt most of us ended up relying on our sober friend for a lift home, her flu medication being our savior.

 

The never ending stream of bare-chested hunks that happened to be sitting beside us, as well as walk along the beachfront was the cause for much giggling, and the eventual nudge that resulted in a phone number, yes! Through the eventual colorful display of leftover Mojitos, Cosmo's, and Strawberry Daiquiris, I can definitely conclude that for the price and taste of these drinks, in relation to the amount of eye-candy and vibe, Caprice is perfect for students, and for ladies that wish to do a Girls Night Out.

Cafe Mozart in Church Street

Cafe Mozart.
On a cute little corner, one can walk past the antique market littered with jeweled (fake) delights and the ever so often pearled comb, to walk up to the picketed enclosure surrounding Cafe Mozart in Church Street, just down from Long Street.
For a simple price, R35 for a small, and R40 for a large salad take-away from the buffet, or R45 to sit down in this idyllic little restaurant surrounded by trees. 

I decided that as a once off, I would stay and do a sit down lunch. I was highly impressed, the fact that I managed to find a quaint little table outside was apparently like striking for oil in the middle of your backyard, it just doesn't happen and I was watched by hungry customers lining up to find their own venue.
Walking inside and loading up my plate was a lot of fun, I personally love clean and healthy food that tastes divine, and I wasn't left waiting, the buffet supplied a various selection of garden and roast vegetable salad with my favorite being any that involved Avo and a little bit of grilled chicken.
They also have a nice selection of sandwiches and some basic lunchtime essentials to ensure that you and your friends are wholeheartedly appeased.Walking back outside in the sun, a friendly waitress took my drinks order and I sat quietly eating my healthy and inexpensive lunch, along with my cappuccino in hand.
My friend across from me, a lady that shares my foodie ideas, also did the salad and can concur that it will soon be our little hangout spot, our lunch date venue (when we can get in) and our 'salad place.'



I liked the cute venue and the food was delicious, simple and for the price, the quality was great.
Definitely somewhere I would go again, but you need to get there quite earlier to avoid disappointment and to ensure that you get a table, but the take-away option is fantastic, so either way a nice meal is guaranteed.

Beluga, the sushi and more

During the week, I like to keep things low key and tend to go to some of the most beautiful restaurants in Cape Town with a delightful gaggle of beauties that I call my girlfriends.
Last night was no exception and as soon as we walked into Beluga, (Near the Victoria Junction hotel) we felt an air of sophistication, class and our eyes wandered over the 3D menus that were in front of us.

Sitting outside is a must, it's beautiful and very relaxing in a quite gated community styled area, only you and some offices abandoned long ago by their staff.
Service was excellent with our rather nice (and cute) waiter Anthony happy to reel off a memorised list of the most delicious starters, mains and the eventual deserts, pausing to stop and give a personal opinion that was most helpful, and definitely used as a guideline.
I started with my favorite, sushi, the Tuna Crunch.Without a doubt it is the reason for my being!
A tuna California Roll with a delicious battered and crispy covering, as well as a dollop of japanese mayo that blows the senses away.
Even though it wasn't their half price sushi special from noon to 7pm, it was still a great price for the 8 pieces that would have cost an exceptional amount anywhere else.

Then I had a main of miso-styled Kingklip on a bed of crushed potatoes, and salad. I found the fish to be simply exceptional and owing to my penchant for the Kingklip, it being my favorite dish at any restaurant, I wholeheartedly endorse the beauty of the flavour and style of cooking with flair that engulfs you.


All and all, I think that after I then had the desert of white Lindt chocolate beignets, I will never be able to eat chocolate elswhere ever again.


Meal was delicious,prices were perfect, service was fantastic and the atmosphere was perfect for a Girls Night Out.

The Dollhouse Clothing

The Dollhouse Clothing

Dollhouse Clothig is an indepedently owned company that is simply beautiful!
The clothes are all sold online then you go to a cutesy out of the way warehouse to go fetch them.

The whole idea of this company that I find so incredible, is that each and every article of clothing is done to uniquely express the creator, no two pieces are alike in any way, the highly vantage and hipsetr styled clothes are all the rage and absolutely cater for all shapes and sizes.
One thing that I absolutely adore is that all of the clothes are fairly cheap!
For a flattering pair of high waisted jeans that are perfect for all occassions, especially during Cape Towns hormonal and indecisive weather, something that can be warm with a nice cardi or cut off top, you can't go wrong.
Have a look at some of their latest range:

This is perfect for the more daytime, chilled and somewhat stylish look. BUT
This can also work for going out, you know how Bold prints are in fashion.

This is what I meant by the clothes are for every occasion. Owing to me being a simple girl, for me this is perfect. I Love just slouching around, but fashionably slouching around and then it being comfortable to go out in is perfect.

This for me is absolutely divine! The delicate floral pattern and heeled brogues are definitely in fashion at the moment, with many foreign fashion houses choosing to use pastel and simplistic colour palettes.














Finally... Just something cute and summery!
I love how the model pulls this off.

I really hope that you enjoyed this brief look at the Dollhouse Clothing.
Go have a look at some of their other collections at http://www.thedollhousect.blogspot.com/