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Local restaurants
22 is a short walk or drive away from the diverse eateries and drinking dens of lively Kloof Street. More South Beach than South Africa, Manolo (+27 (0)21 422 4747), in a zhuzhed-up Victorian house, is a good place to start your culinary journey. It’s only open for supper from 7pm, and it’s by no means the cheapest option in town, but the European, Asian and South African flavours are suitably sophisticated, as is the clientele. For simple, no-nonsense Vietnamese and sushi, head to Saigon (+27 (0)21 424 7670) on the corner of Camp Street – a refreshing change from the superabundance of Thai and Chinese in the city. Café Gainsbourg (+27 (0)21 422 1780) – a chilled café-style spot – dishes up some exquisite Mediterranean flavours.
Local cafes
Vide e Caffe (+27 (0)21 426 0627) and Manna (+27 (0)21 426 2413), both on Kloof Street, are ideal stop-offs for brunches and posh snacking.
Diary
March–April Cape Town Festival is an exciting arts extravaganza that takes place in the City Bowl and at the Waterfront – the short-film and food offerings are the most exciting elements.