Cape Town Inside Scoop» Cape Town Inside Scoop – Green Point – Buena Vista Social Cafe – Green Point http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com The insider's guide to the best deals in Cape Town Tue, 23 Mar 2010 23:55:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Buena Vista Social Cafe – Green Point http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/restaurants/buena-vista-social-cafe-green-point http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/restaurants/buena-vista-social-cafe-green-point#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 19:56:18 +0000 Inside Scoop Cape Town http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/?p=484 buena-vista-restaurants-cape-town-south-africaFor a taste of classic Cuba, the Buena Vista Social Cafe is a throwback to the renowned sixties Cuban nightclub, Buena Vista Social Club. Located on Main Road in Green Point close to the site of the World Cup soccer and just minutes from the city center, this is a great place to meet your [...]]]> For a taste of classic Cuba, the Buena Vista Social Cafe is a throwback to the renowned sixties Cuban nightclub, Buena Vista Social Club. Located on Main Road in Green Point close to the site of the World Cup soccer and just minutes from the city center, this is a great place to meet your friends for great food, music and atmosphere. And this restaurant has atmosphere! Although casual and comfortable, every night of the week the cafe is bustling with young hip locals meeting up with friends over tapas, nachos and a great mojito. They have a cuban jazz band every Monday night at 9:00 pm, salsa dancing Sundays at 9:00 pm and feature a free glass of wine or local beer with every lunch ordered.

Their outdoor patio is a usually a little quieter and that is where we end up. We ordered a full order of Chicken Nachos for R64 (US$6.40), Chili Poppers (R29) and Margaritas and settled in for the evening. The nachos were so large that the four of us barely finished them and the poppers were spicy but tasty. There is a large assortment of appetizers and entrees ranging in price between R13 (US$1.30) for grilled prawns to R92 (US$9.20) for a fresh seafood platter.  Although it can be very loud at times, for the food and atmosphere, it’s worth a visit.

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81 Main Road
1st Floor Exhibition House
Greenpoint, Cape Town
+27 21 433 0611
http://www.buenavista.co.za/ 

Best deal: Half portion Nachos – R41 (US$4.10)

Pros:

  • Relaxed ambience
  • Good service
  • Easy to find on main road with street parking
  • Lovely outdoor tables
  • Average prices with some good deals

 Cons:

  • Can be loud at times
  • No views
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During the summer in Cape Town (Dec-Feb), one of the best ways to cool down is with gelato. And we stumbled onto Gelato Mania in Green Point one fine hot day and were happily surprised.

We ordered one scoop of coconut with fresh fruit in a waffle cone for R18 (US$1.80), which was more than generous. We were astonished at how many flavors they offered (over 30) and how healthy the ingredients were. Using only the freshest, Kosher and Halaal, as well as hormone-free cow’s milk, they handcraft their gelato daily with no additives or preservatives.

The gelato was full of flavor, even with chunks of coconut in it. It’s not exactly what you find in Italy, but for Cape Town, this is one of the healthiest and yummiest gelato shops you’ll find.



Best deal: Single scoop with fruit in waffle cone – R18 (US$1.80)

Pros:

  • Easy to find on main road with street parking
  • Outdoor tables on sidewalk
  • Low prices
  • Good family restaurant

Cons:

  • On busy street
  • No views
  • Few indoor tables

Gelato Mania
65 Main Road
Green Point, Cape Town
+27 21 439-2074
www.gelatomania.co.za


]]> http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/restaurants/gelato-mania-green-point/feed 0 Andiamo Deli Restaurant & Bar – Green Point http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/restaurants/andiamo-deli-restaurant-bar-green-point http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/restaurants/andiamo-deli-restaurant-bar-green-point#comments Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:25:13 +0000 Inside Scoop Cape Town http://www.insidescoopcapetown.com/?p=497 andiamo-restaurants-cape-town-south-africaTucked away in a quiet courtyard in the trendy Cape Quarter shopping center above the city center, Andiamo Deli Restaurant & Bar is at the heart of the Waterkant, a trendy area for young professionals. Its courtyard is shared with a handful of boutique shops specializing in art, home decor, health and lifestyle. Specializing in [...]]]> Tucked away in a quiet courtyard in the trendy Cape Quarter shopping center above the city center, Andiamo Deli Restaurant & Bar is at the heart of the Waterkant, a trendy area for young professionals. Its courtyard is shared with a handful of boutique shops specializing in art, home decor, health and lifestyle. Specializing in classic italian cuisine, the deli restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner for a variety of local and foreign guests. 

During the weekdays, the restaurant is fairly quiet for breakfast. We picked a table in the outdoor courtyard to soak up some morning sunshine. The menu was full of interesting items but we finally settled on the Grilled Asparagus & Poached Eggs for R52 (US$5.20) which was fresh and full of flavor. We also ordered the standard English Breakfast for R49 (US$4.90), a very generous portion and beautifully displayed. The prices are geared for tourists and may not be suited for the budget-conscious. However, Andiamo’s is a great place for a family gathering or special occasion.

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Andiamo Deli Restaurant & Bar
Cape Quarter
72 Waterkant Street
Green Point, Cape Town
+27 21 421 3687
http://www.andiamo.co.za/ 

Must Try: Grilled Asparagus & Poached Eggs – R52 (US$5.20)

Pros:

  • Relaxed ambience
  • Good service
  • Lovely outdoor tables
  • Average prices with some good deals
  • Good family restaurant

Cons:

  • Hard to find on back street
  • Street parking may be difficult to find
  • No views
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