restaurant – The Milk Memoirs

Hit up Sinatra’s for an incredible dinner and Odeon private cinema movie experience

Posted on September 9, 2015 by mommabeartrax

Date night: because part of being a good parent is investing in each other as a couple.

So a couple of weeks ago hubby and I had such an incredible date night…I know, right…its already been weeks since we’ve had a date night. Sad. Yes. But the experience itself was so enjoyable, that its been tying us over quite nicely… Ok, fine! Who am I kidding!? Yes, we’re totally well overdue for another date night, but Im not even kidding one bit about just how wonderful Sinatra’s of The Pepperclub hotel is.

The Pepperclub is situated in Continue reading →

The double life of Jackal & Hide will suit all your big night out cravings

Posted on April 16, 2015 by mommabeartrax

Photo cred: Food24

So I’ve been wanting to check this joint out for yonks, ever since I spotted the rather intriguing name last year…But,as you may well know, being a parent often means some serious NASA–level communication and co-ordination with your “village” (if they’re available) to make date-night happen. (I ain’t even kidding). So about three weeks ago when our open-air cinema plans fell through, but we still had a secured babysitter for the night, we grabbed at the opportunity to finally pop in at the hot and fine, Jackal& Hide.

View from across the street at night

From the moment you enter from atop the stairs, you’re immediately struck by the Continue reading →

Izakaya Matsuri: Japanese cuisine at its finest AND most relaxed

Posted on April 14, 2015 by mommabeartrax

This past weekend, we got to celebrate this guy…

My very own personal little dream come true, built-exactly-according-to-spec hubby. And it was a FULL day of celebration from the beachy morning, a lunch, cake ‘n tea, right down to a very taste bud satisfying dinner at one of Cape Town’s little hidden gems, Izakaya Matsuri!

Birthday boy had a major sushi craving that needed tending to, so I was Continue reading →

The chemistry between me and this ice cream was real! (New hangout for you and kids)

Posted on October 24, 2014 by mommabeartrax

Full shot of the lab…errr…ice cream store.

So in my quest to find and bring to you the finest Halloween pumpkins and decorations that Cape Town offers, I stumbled across an awesomely delicious mad scientist discovery….Say hello to N2Ice Cream Lab!!

I was on my way to the Continue reading →

A tastebud fiesta at The Mexican on Long

Posted on July 4, 2014 by mommabeartrax

With the rare winter sun shining, and our brains all mushed by the work week – being such diligent workers that we are, we were in need of some injection of fun (and food), and decided to make a meal outta lunchtime, as it were, by heading out to The Mexican on Long for a quick bite.

Ive been wanting to head out to this establishment ever since I spotted it since my return from maternity leave, so I was beyond happy when the group all decided on it. Because whether, it was Continue reading →

Kid friendly spots: Weltevreden Estate Review

Posted on February 19, 2014 by mommabeartrax

So about two weekends ago we went on an epic family playdate. I had read quite a bit about Weltevreden Estate, religiously stalked their facebook page and so had been wanting to go for some time now. So when my buddy suggested we do a reconn mission there for a possible birthday venue for her DD, it was on like donkey kong!!

As you drive into the estate, you’ll be sufficiently charmed by the pretty little dutch style building that greets you. It sets the mood, and clearly holds a promise of a great venue. Parking was pretty easy, and is more Continue reading →

Kid friendly spot: Tables at Nitida

Posted on February 13, 2014 by mommabeartrax

For those of you who are living under the same rock that I was up until July last year, and still dont know of the lovely eatery called Tables at Nitinda: firstly slap yourselves, then make your way on down to this gem of a place tucked in the Durbanville Winelands area, nested within the Nitida Wine Estate.

Got kids? Perfect! With the generous lawn that gives way to a cute little jungle gym and swings, your kids will be kept entertained and hopefully Continue reading →