Some Capetonians have the tendency to hibernate come June and July. But that’s a sure way to miss out on mid-year specials and other winter warmers that keep the CBD fun and full in the colder months.
At CCID HQ, we know a few people who live for the CBD winter specials. This is when you get to try new things without breaking the bank. Here are five of the best.
Beerhouse: R50 lunch dishes with a free beer from Monday to Sunday
223 Long St | www.beerhouse.co.za, 021 424 3370
I Love My Laundry: Eight pieces of dim sum for R40 daily between 07h00 until 19h00
59 Buitengracht and 50 Buitenkant St | http://ilovemylaundry.co.za
L’Apero: Half-price cocktails and draught beer on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 15h00 and on Fridays between 17h00 and 19h00
Grand Daddy Hotel, 38 Long St | www.granddaddy.co.za, 021 424 7247
Orinoco: Half-priced tapas on Tuesdays from 20h00 till 21h00
17 Bree St | http://orinocoflavours.co.za, 021 418 4544
Trees Restaurant at the Townhouse Hotel: R138 for a two-course meal or R178 for three courses
16 Corporation St | www.townhouse.co.za/trees-restaurant, 021 465 7050
A roaring trade
Here’s a “special” of a different kind. Stay on trend this winter (and all year round) and meet new friends in the process.
ClosetClique is a fabulous concept introduced to Cape Town by Julie Despraz, co-founder of The Blend and Yo!! Meatball.
The idea is that you list your “pre-loved” garments on the ClosetClique website and then arrange to swap at a safe location. ClosetClique’s official CBD swap spots include The Blend (79 Roeland St), Orinoco (17 Bree St), I Love My Laundry (50 Buitenkant St) and Haas (19 Buitenkant St).
Julie also hosts events for women only. She says: “It’s a safe platform for women to meet, socialise and swap pre-loved items – with the added advantage of networking with likeminded women.”
We say: this sounds like a great way to keep your winter wardrobe fresh!
For more info and instructions, visit www.closetclique.co.za.
This article first appeared in the June/July 2015 issue of City Views. Read it online.