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The Greek Fisherman, V & A Waterfront

IN SEARCH OF A GOOD LIFE Posted on November 6, 2016 by adminNovember 21, 2016

We haven’t been to the V & A Waterfront in a while and decided that it was time for a visit.  Lunch would be at an old favourite, The Greek Fisherman.  The restaurant opened its doors in 1992 as an informal and hearty Greek restaurant.  Their Meze was fabulous and therefore the restaurant was always on our to-do list during our visits to Cape Town. After moving to Cape Town … Continue reading →

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Moussaka

IN SEARCH OF A GOOD LIFE Posted on January 28, 2014 by adminFebruary 10, 2016

Moussaka It is so strange that many people shrug when they hear the word eggplant, so the following recipe is for those who love eggplant.  I suggest, however, that those who do not like eggplant also try this, especially as the eggplant is hardly noticeable in the dish.  Jeffrey Steingarten wrote a book with the title “The Man Who Ate Everything”.  When he had to answer the question “Do you … Continue reading →

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André’s crostini

IN SEARCH OF A GOOD LIFE Posted on January 10, 2014 by adminFebruary 10, 2016

We have a friend, André, who lives in France. Friends in France recently invited him to dinner and he told us about the interesting starter he was served – crostini with eggplant.  Yes, many people do not eat eggplant, but we love it, whether it is served in Moussaka, Papoutsákia (little slippers in Greek), or in Melanzane Parmigiana (recipes to follow soon). When we were in Greece, our hosts cooked … Continue reading →

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Maria’s on Dunkley Square, Gardens, Cape Town

IN SEARCH OF A GOOD LIFE Posted on July 10, 2013 by adminFebruary 10, 2016

Looking for a great Mediterranean experience when eating out?  Try a quaint little restaurant on Dunkley Square in Gardens, Cape Town.   On a hot day it is lovely to sit outside under the shady trees while enjoying a typical Greek meal, sipping cool wine from small glasses.  In winter, on a really stormy day in Cape Town, it is warm and cozy inside.        We stumbled upon this charming little restaurant … Continue reading →

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