Top 3 Markets in Cape Town

Hello daarrrlllings!!! 

So this past weekend we celebrated freedom day in SA and it was a time to reflect upon the history of our country and how far we have evolved as a nation in this democratic era. 

Ja that didnt happen for me. 

I spent the weekend doing very little except on Sunday when I decided to visit some markets around the city. 

Sundays are always regarded as lazy-hazy-stress free days in Cape Town. With the weather being fairly good and no lunch preparations to be made, Zubeida and I decided to check out the markets around Cape Town and this is our top 3. 

Top 1: 
We started at Village Market at Cape Quarters Centre in Somerset Road, Greenpoint. It boasts an open air market on the 3rd floor that sells clothes, funny hats, fedoros, kids clothes, etc. But the part that got me really excited was the food section of the market, which is enclosed, and hosts food from all over the world under one roof. Zubs and i wasted no time and gathered foods from all corners. We launched into the thai food that was so amazing and so cheap. Definately check this market out soon, we had fun. 

open air market selling clothes and hats etc..

food section. We chose the Thai option served from
lady in blue and sat on the benches provide

Top 2:
Next stop was Hout Bay market. It is always a pleasure driving along the coast line with the wind in our hair, and admiring the dreamy ocean on our way to Hout Bay. We are definately blessed to live in Cape Town. Anyway,we arrived to a very bustling, crowdy and awesome vibe market situated at the edge of the harbour. When you enter the market it may not seem like much at first, there are a few things that may catch your eye, but once you turn the corner you see an open space with people buzzing everywhere from the clothes section to the food section which is situated right smack  centre and has everything you can think of to eat and snack on. Although we didn't buy anything at this market we still enjoyed visiting it and being part of the vibe. 

locals band entertaining the crowds at the entrance

Doesnt look like much as you enter

The buzz inside as you turn the corner

People everywhere

Some more entertaiment inside

Top 3:
And finally we went to Market on the Wharf situated at the V&A waterfront. Based next to the Alfred Hotel, the market has  2 levels and quite big inside which made it easy to walk around. ( if you still wondering where it is, it is where MUSICA used to be) It has mainly food, fruit and veg, coffee and various sweet treats for you to try. I stopped off at the frozen yoghurt section which I really enjoyed. This was a nice end to our market day experience and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. 

Zubeida hanging out on the 2nd level

Some lovely toppings to add

Some awesome street art on the 2nd level

Which markets have you been to lately??? Let me know and I will definately check them out. 

love the coke man!!!!

In living color..street art

it is not something that you would immediately appreciate but its all around the streets of Cape Town and i am completely fascinated by it. Im talking about street art, in its purest in living colour form. 

I have always been intrigued by it and a friend and I decided to spend an afternoon roaming some of the streets to get a good view and appreciation for this art form. i have no idea what the art means or what the take away message should be - i don't even think it is legal! 

However I think you will agree that some of the work is incredible and that there is a definate market out there for it to be showcased and for the message to be heard. 

 

Zubeida trying to fit into the art!! LOL

and then we spent sometime in Bo-Kaap
appreciating the brighly coloured houses

So the next time you are in town, stop, collaborate and admire!! 

Delicious Treats

My love for food usually extends to sweet things first before the actual food type. 
I usually start with dessert first when I have a choice.So this week I tested out this frozen yoghurt place in kloof street called Myog. M? what? M-y-o-g, but with a french accent. 

Situated in kloof street , Gardens, next to Checkers, makes it an ideal and convenient spot for sweet tooth addicts to pop in and get their fix. 
What is great about this yoghurt is that it is all natural and 98% fat free ( you dont have to feel guilty) and they boast a wide selection of toppings ( which is an even balance to the fat free i guess)  

The menu offering a selection of healthy delights
They also have a happy hour from 7-8pm daily at
R19.90 for any size and R29.90 for unlimited toppings.
They do not offer sugar cones only different sizes of cups. 

Your choice of flavour will be natural or flavour of the day
Nutella was the flavour of the day on this day and make
your selection of toppings which you see to the left of the pic

All the important details.
Take note it is halaal as well

Trendy interior to enjoy your dessert

More funky space to relax and leave your comments
on the blackboard

Nutella with chocolate sprinkle topping
Medium cup

Nutella flavour with kiwi and smarties topping.
SML cup

So did it past the test??? Most definately. I enjoyed it as an alternative to Marcel's Frozen Yoghurt which as far as I knew was the only frozen yoghurt place that existed. Their cup sizes are a lot bigger to what i am use to which was worth it and although the price was a bit steep, i loved that they had unlimited toppings which is quite reasonable.