The Eatery Deli is now open!

Welcome to The Eatery Deli

One of my favourite places  to eat in Hermanus is The Eatery and they've now opened a stand alone Deli! Yay!


My final year and a half of Medicine started in August and for three months there was no time for me to visit home. This was torture! So when my holiday recently started one of my essential things to do was to visit The Eatery. When I arrived it was the day their Deli also opened! Double score! Double treats!

Fresh produce greets you at the door!

Why do I love them so much? They are affordable, they deliver every time and the atmosphere is relaxed and homey. One of my favourite things to order is 'eggs and soldiers' and they even succeed to make this simple dish something exciting and delicious.

The Deli is situated across from the restaurant where you can buy freshly baked pastries, pies, cakes, cookies, preserves and more.


Rustic inviting space

They day I visited they were busy making chocolate chip cookies in the oven! Heaven! Goodbye December bikini body...



The aromas will make you buy way more than what you planned for!

I am definitely going to utilise The Eatery Deli when I plan picnics for December holiday. You can even purchase a basket there. The Eatery Deli has also supplied numerous evening meals for my mom and I. My favourite is their chickpea salad and aubergine bake. Oh and we also managed to finish an entire apple crumble pie in one day. Oops :) yet so worth it!!!

So do stop by to enjoy the deliciousness the deli has to offer. They are well priced, well stocked and won't disappoint. It's also an ideal place to shop for gifts for your loved ones!

Here are some pictures of all the lovely goodies you can buy...



Cookies, rusks, brownies, meringue, fudge...

 


Bread, croissants, jams...

 


Buy and bake your own cookies!

 


Vanilla flavoured sugar!

 


Spoil someone with some beautiful flowers

 


Yogurt, lasagne, aubergine bake, salads ect

 


Klapper ys, fudge and Turkish delight! Perfect treat to eat in the car on you way home :)

 


Chocolaty brownies 

 


Pies, quiche and sandwiches

Click here to read my post I wrote when The Eatery initially opened. Since then the restaurant has doubled in size and they still manage to deliver. As it's essential to visit the whales when you come to Hermanus, it is as essential to spoil your tastebuds at The Eatery!


Visit them at 4 Long Street Arcade, Hermanus
Open Monday-Saturday 07:00-16:00
Like them on Facebook

Truth

You feel like a celebrity when you enter Truth Coffee. All the staff greet you and are super friendly. Add to that the impressive colossal coffee machine in the middle of the coffeehouse, Truth does distinguish themselves from others.

Now they have been voted as 'the best' in Cape Town as well as 'the best' in the world by a traveling journalist. To be honest their coffee is great but not my favourite. That is my personal opinion but I am sure many will disagree with me.

Truth

Their coffee is served 'with no sugar required', in fact they are actually offended is you ask for sugar. The coffee aromas smell as good as it taste. Many of you will love it. They have a coffee happy hour between 07:00-08:00 where all coffee is R15. After that a cup of joe will start at R20.


They also serve breakfast and light lunches. You can even stop by for a takeaway coffee and croissant.
Improv nights, vintage markets and live music makes regular appearances at Truth. Check out their Facebook page for more information.

Truth is one of Cape Town's institutions. You have to visit them at least once. Are they your favourite or do you rate others as better?? 

Visit them at 36 Buitenkant street, Cape Town
Open

• Monday-Thursday 07:00-18:00
• Friday 07:00-late
• Saturday 08:00-18:00
• Sunday 08:00-14:00

Contact them at 021 200 0440 or info@truthcoffee.com
For more information visit their website. You can also buy their coffee and other appliances straight from their website.
Like them on Facebook
Tweet them @TRUTHcoffee

Four & Twenty

I had one of my best breakfasts this year at Four & Twenty. This place has been recommended to me by friends  but it's situated in the Wynberg area I don't often travel to. Well now I will just have to travel that extra mile!

At Four & Twenty a lot of effort goes into each dish. My mind blowing breakfast is called the apple caramel flapjack bomb. It consists of apple cider flapjacks, tangy granny smith apple butter, calvados caramel, almond praline crumble , a dollop of mascarpone and a baby toffee apple.  All this for only R68. The balance between the sour apple butter and sweet calvados crumble served with the flapjacks were delicious. I now have a  problem. I won't be able to order anything else than this dish when I visit them again!

The flapjack bomb!

The boyfriend had the eggs belicious which consisted of two poached eggs, hollandaise, confit baby tomatoes served with ciabatta and a choice of bacon(R65) or salmon(R75). This was another hit!


If you visit them later in the afternoon you can feast on a calamari(R102), quince(R80) or waldorf(R87) salads. For a more hearty meal try the bangin burger(R89), fish cakes(R85) or duck pie(R89). Check out their website for delicious photos!

Eggs belicious!

It's a café and a pantry so if you don't have time to sit down you can come and stock up on baked goods or deli-items. They also have a great wine and craft beer selection.

It's a beautiful French inspired space with tiny details everywhere. Even your take away is wrapped with a beautiful ribbon and look at this cute cookie you receive with your coffee.

I love it when a business goes the extra mile !

My only criticism is that the service was a bit unorganised. Numerous waiters served us and we did not receive coffee refills ect as they "forgot". The place was jam packed so you could excuse them for that but I think if one waiter sticks to a certain table this issue will be resolved.

Anyway you must visit them for that apple caramel flapjack bomb! It really is mind blowing :)

Visit them at 23 Wolfe street, Chelsea Village, Wynberg
Contact them at 021 762 0975
Open Tuesday-Saturday  08:00-17:00 and Sunday 09:00-16:00
For more information visit their website
Tweet them @4and20cafe
Like them on Facebook

P.s They will be closed for their winter break July 1st-14th

The Velvet Cake Company

 

My go to place to unwind and get a "pick me up" after a long day is Treat Patisserie. Now for our convenience we don't have to make time for a sit down anymore to enjoy their sweet treats. We can conveniently 'take away'. This is also where you can order and collect baked goods for special occasions. Stop by for a quick coffee(R18) and a cupcake(R15) or spoil yourself or a loved one with a delicious baked cake(pre-order is essential). Their large cakes retail at around R225 and they sure are more affordable than other bakeries in Cape Town where a ordinary chocolate cake will chase R500 out of your wallet and taste average.

Come for a quick coffee...

 

... or some sweet treats.

Muffins, quiches, red velvet cupcakes, vanilla cupcakes...

When I visit Treat I usually share a cake tasting platter(R70) with friends and you can even "take away" this at The Velvet Cake Company.

I have always been a Red Velvet lover but recently I loved their "Miss May" cake which is a sweet and sour passion fruit cake. I am also looking forward to trying their Crepe Cake in the near future.

A day without cake, is a day wasted...

The staff are very helpful and friendly

A space is available if you can't wait to try you sweet treats at home :)

 

For pictures of all the sweet treats and quiches hop over to their website. You can also directly order from the website and they suggest you do it at least two days in advance.

Here's their recent price list

Visit them at 21 Pasita street, Rosenpark, Durbanville
Open

• Monday-Friday 09:00-16:30
• Saturday 09:00-13:00

Contact them at

• 021 914 0482 or 084 676 3288
• order@thevelvetcakeco.com

Like them on Facebook and check out all the delicious images!

Ou Meul Bakkery : New gem in Willowbridge

Blogging and the gym have not been on top of my to do list these last few weeks, so both got revived recently. I went to the gym and bumped into a friend. Her first words were : "Have you been to the new bakery in Willowbridge? You will love it! I became a local within a week!"


I am usually in the loop when new places appear, especially in the Northern Suburbs, as the choices are somewhat limited. I was immediately intrigued. (Give me anything but a large franchise).

I am busy with exams and it's usually when procrastination is a favourite past time, so I decided to be  productive and have brunch with my mother :)

The first branch of Ou Meul Bakkery opened in Riviersonderend. We always stop there and buy loads of delicious pies. Our fridge is currently stocked up with them. I love the bobotie flavour.

In April they opened another branch located next to the Col Cacchio in Willowbridge. I love what they did with the space. They mixed beautiful wood tables with metal chairs. Not a complete industrial feel, but borderline to it. A great aspect of the bakery is that they have a few long tables that will accommodate big groups who are looking for a business meeting spot or a cake and tea birthday party. My favourite aspect of the bakery however is the glass window in front of the kitchen. Here you can observe how they knead and bake al the delicious pastries and breads.

Look out spot towards Welgemoed

Long tables to accommodate many

My fave spot

The coffee is great and if you visit them from 07:00-09:30 a cup of joe is only R10. For breakfast I had a omelette stuffed with goats cheese, mushrooms and tomatoes and a side of toast. They were gracious with the fillings and it tasted delicious.

Yummy omelette

I am planning a return visit ASAP as I have spotted these yummy treats on their Facebook page:

 Mmm, now I will have to go to the gym more....

 The staff at the bakery were very welcoming with every client that entered the bakery. How refreshing that a new spot has opened in the Northern Suburb. I predict only success for them and they are 5 minutes away from me. New blogging spot sorted!

Visit them Monday-Saturday 07:00 - 18:00 & Sunday 08:00 - 17:00
Like them on Facebook
Visit their website (currently under construction)

 * The last four photos are from the Ou Meul Bakkery Facebook page and I take no credit for them.

Isabella's

I am finally done with exams! Yay! I have a week holiday and then I am going to the Eastern Cape to do my elective in General surgery.

Now during my exams a friend introduced me to Isabella's and it soon became our post-exam stop-shop to unwind afterwards.

Isabella's opened in Durbanville in May. Its part of a franchise, that's very popular in Gauteng and there already are 9 shops with a new one opening soon in Pretoria.

They have a characteristic colour palette of white, pink and black. It's a very retro looking shop and a big emphasis is put on the small details. I especially loved that every time I visited my tea was served in a different pot such as  this beautifull Le Creuset pot below.

The staff and manager Maureen were also extremely friendly and very attentive every time I visited. Nothing seemed to be a hassle for them. Another awesome feature of the shop is the free Wi-Fi. I have a new iPhone and after being on a blackberry for so long I now know what "data" is! haha

 

They have a very extensive menu with numerous breakfast, sandwich, quiche, wraps, burgers ,boerie rolls and salad options. During lunch time there's also a harvest table where you can choose and weigh a plate of food.

I am especially looking forward to try their  double decadent french toast , which is their signature dish, consisting of bread drenched in whipped orange mascarpone served with bacon, maple syrup and berries.(R58)

During my first visit I enjoyed the biltong, fig, rocket, parmesan cheese and herbed mayo sandwich on home baked white bread(R46). Now beware their portion sizes are big. You truly get your money's worth when you dine with them so ladies I would recommend you go for the half portion sandwiches when you visit. I was not a fan of the home baked bread as it was sliced to thick for me but there was nothing wrong with how it tasted :)

My second visit I had the crumbed chicken breast, bacon , tomato, avocado, feta, rocket and herbed mayo on whole grain bread(R46) and once again they did not disappoint.

 

My friend enjoyed the smoked salmon, tomato, capers, avocado, rocket and herbed mayo on rye bread and was also very satisfied.

Now my favourite at Isabella's is their Turkish delight cupcakes but beware they are super sweet. I had to take away a cupcake after each visit and loved the individual cupcake packaging. Other cakes to try when you come for some cake and tea are their ferrero-rocher, lemon meringue, cookies and crème cheesecake, carrot cake, purple velvet, back velvet , nutella chocolate cake and many more.

Our frequent cupcake take-away stash...

Just some of the cakes on display

Turkish delight(R20), chocolate(R26) and red velvet(R26) cupcakes.

Look how cute the cupcake packaging is!

 

Oh and look at this awesome special the first Friday of every month...

 

 

Isabella's can also assist you if you are looking for a venue to host a high tea. Prices range from R75 - R120 per person depending on if you choose to include tea, gin&tonic or a glass of champagne for your guests.

 

They also have an extensive wine, bubbly and cocktail list and my next visit I want to plan strategically so that I can at least enjoy a cocktail.



Visit them Monday-Friday 07:00-17:00, Saturday 08:00-17:00 or Sunday 09:00-15:00
Located at Heritage Square, Vrede street, Durbanville
Contact them at 021 976 6037 or durbaville@isabellas.co.za
Follow them @CakeandFoodShop or like them on Facebook
For more information check out their website

Remember to not forget about Treat that is also in the Durbanville area :)


P.s I also saw a Slug and lettuce is opening or being revamped next to Isabella's!

Schoon De Companje

Last year my favourite place was Emily Moon and this year I have to reward it to Schoon De Companje. They were known as "De oude bakerij" before they revamped and enlarged the space that now is Schoon De Companje. Underneath one roof you will find numerous culinary artist that will produce only top quality ingredients.

I have been tracking them for a while now through Instagram and Facebook post made by friends and just could not find a time to pop through to Stellenbosch. A few weekends ago I decided that there are no more excuses and myself with the boyfriend paid them a visit.

The entrance

View from upstairs

View from the exit

Detail around every nook and corner

 

The place was very busy and we had to wait 15 minutes  to be seated but there are many "facets" to Schoon De Companje that will keep you busy so the waiting time flew by for us.

At Schoon De Companje you will find the following corners scattered throughout the space...

• De Brasserij : Here you can enjoy local brews on tap and they are also the host of the live entertainment every Saturday night. Click here to check out the line-up and acquire tickets.

Beer on tap...

...or in the bottle

• Het roosterij: Here you can sit down and see how they roast your coffee and serve it to you. This is a great part of the space where you can sit down for a quick coffee and enjoy a pastry from the stall next to it without going through the whole "restaurant routine".

• Fanny Chanel: Artisian Ice-cream can be enjoyed here. A flavour I can't wait to go and try is the salted caramel.

• Nice to meat you: All chacuterie needs will be satisfied here. Top quality meat and poultry will be  at your disposal. What's  great about the set-up is that all the "artists" are at their stalls and ready to give you all the information you want about their produce.

• Het Wijnwinkeltjie: Here a small selection but of top quality wine can be found . They do not only stock wines from the Stellenbosch region but I also spotted some bottles from Hermanus such as Hamilton-Russel. They also host wine-tasting evenings. Their Facebook-page usually gives all the details.

• De Oude Bank Bakkerij: Fresh, moist quality baked breads will result in you not ever enjoying that shop-bought plastic loaf.
• There also is a pastry section where you can enjoy treats such as the cronut that has become famous this year as well as tarts and cookies. After our meal I still wanted to buy some treats but almost everything was sold out!

This whole arrangement  is great if you can't sit down but want to indulge or provide some treats for later in the day. I am already planning a trip to them to stock up on some goods for when I finish my exams.

We however did decide to sit down and were seated in the space at the back of the restaurant near the window. It was a cold but sunny day so the warmth of the sun shining through the windows added a very homey feel to the space. There's also space upstairs where you can sit.

The place was packed

Original décor items contribute to the old-age feel

Upstairs area

For drinks I had the home-made ice tea(R22). It really did taste home-made but I did not enjoy the cinnamon they added to it so I won't order that again. The boyfriend enjoyed a mocha java. It had the perfect balance between coffee and quality dark chocolate. One thing you can be sure of at Schoon De Companje is that nothing artificial will touch your lips. Here everything is mdae on the premises or imported from somewhere where it was home-made.

Part of their Menu

 Due to all the great products we observed when we entered Schoon De Companje we decided to enjoy the local produce platter. For two people it's R110 and for four people it's R220. This was very reasonable priced and we barely finished it. There were five different types of bread, two cheeses, three types of chacuterie, butter, olive oil, balsamic reduction, strawberry marmalade and some other pesto's. Everything was delicious but the highlight of the platter was the bread. It honestly was the best bread I have ever tasted.

The rest of their menu is also very reasonable priced. Breakfast ranges from R25 to R55 and lunch from R49 to R60. I have heard that their burger is a must-try.

Service can be better as we did have some long waiting periods but the place was packed to full capacity and there were loads of staff on the floor so I am sure it will be better when there are less people.

We are almost at the end of the year. I am currently busy with my MBChB 4 final exams so I am taking a sneaky studybreak to write this. Schoon De Companje is a bucket-list item for all before this year ends. You won't be disappointed.
 

Visit them at the corner of Bird and Church Street in Stellenbosch
Follow them @oudebankbakkery
Like them on Facebook
For more information check out their website
Open Tuesday - Friday 07:00 - 18:00, Saturday 08:00 - 18:00 and Sunday 08:00 - 15:00