This is Eat

I have discovered the most awesome fish and chips shop at the Baakens River entrance to the Port Elizabeth Harbour. There used to be a small fish and chips take-away called Catch 22 which recently expanded into what is now called This is Eat. This is Eat is a typical local fish and chips shop … Continue reading This is Eat →

Marilyn’s Diner in Storms River

When one visits a small village or town you often expect some kind of quaint little restaurant or coffee shop and not necessarily a place filled with Cadillacs, 50's & 60's memorabilia, Elvis, Marilyn Monroe and painted pink for added impact. This is exactly what we encountered next to the Tsitsikamma Village Inn on our visit … Continue reading Marilyn’s Diner in Storms River →

Surf and turf at Barnacles

After yesterday's post on Barnacles Restaurant in Seaview I thought I wanted to show you the Surf and Turf I had for lunch there. Nom nom nom......

View from Barnacles’ deck

Port Elizabeth has a number of restaurants with great sea views, one of the Barnacles in Seaview. The view from the deck at Barnacles overlook the rugged coastline and you often spot whales (in season) and dolphins going by. My visit unfortunately coincided with a cold front so it wasn't ideal weather to sit outside and … Continue reading View from Barnacles’ deck →

Flapjacks for breakfast

I stayed over at Pumba Game Reserve with a group of journalists a week or so ago. Returning to the lodge after our morning game drive I didn't really feel like a big breakfast so ordered the flapjacks with bacon, banana and maple syrup. Mmmmmmmmmmm............

Stanley Street

It seems that all three weekend posts for this week have some kind of link to food. It wasn't planned, it just worked out that way. Stanley Street in Richmond Hill has become one of the most vibrant spots in Port Elizabeth with its wide variety of eateries and sidewalk seating. The offering from the … Continue reading Stanley Street →

Township fast food outlet

I seem to be getting to know more and more township spots to go and grab something for lunch (see Tsisha Nyama and Beef stew and liver). There are also a number of places I've been shown where you can stop for a snack like vetkoek or roosterkoek, amongst them the container near Red Location Museum where this lady works. … Continue reading Township fast food outlet →

Bridge Street Brewery

Its Friday afternoon and the end of a tough work week. Feel like a quick drink with some friends to celebrate the coming of the weekend before heading home? One of the best place in town to do that is the very popular Bridge Street Brewery next to the Baakens River on Upper Valley Road. The plan … Continue reading Bridge Street Brewery →

Oysters and sparkling wine

I always wonder who the first person was to be brave enough to open an oyster and put the "meat" in their mouth, allowing it to gently slide down their throat. They most likely did it while in search of a food source but whoever it was did us all a huge favour and today oysters … Continue reading Oysters and sparkling wine →

Coffee break

I am hectically busy at work. In actual fact as this pre-scheduled post appears I am in Jozi for the annual Gauteng Getaway Show. I kinda wish I could just sit back and relax with a coffee like the designer ginger biscuit flavoured one in the pic I had at Como Cafe in Walmer the … Continue reading Coffee break →