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Cape Quarter
I can still remember how exciting it was, when the Cape Quarter opened at De Waterkant a few years ago! For me, it was like a place to go to remind me of France with its small village atmosphere, narrow streets, charming cafés with terraces and beautiful Cape Malay cottages with their roof pools...So unique!
Now, in November 2009, a new extension with more restaurants, coffee places and shops has opened and it is adding a new dimension to the old Cape Quarter. What makes this place so special is a European feel within a unique Cape Malay architecture style. The number of nice restaurants and coffee places is impressive and it would justify a few days stay in De Waterkant to enjoy the outdoor eateries and the Home décor, art and artefacts, fashion and lifestyle stores, during the day and the trendy restaurants, bars and night clubs at night.
You should explore it during a nice sunny afternoon as you will have a great time to take beautiful pictures of the colourful houses.
To complete your visit, (if you have not opted for the cooking safari with Andulela)
Bo Kaap museum
(9.30am-4.30pm Mon-Sat)gives some insight into the history and lifestyle of people of the Bo Kaap.
Outside Cape Quarter, there are plenty of things to do:
go and see the wildlife
, bring your adrenaline up with some
adventure trips
and calm down with
romantic time.
There are plenty great style shops in the new and the old Cape Quarter. For Home Décor, I advise you to go to Africa Nova where you will find ceramics, African textiles, fine art... Carol Nevin also sells beautiful table clothes made in Cape Town. Nap living offers a selection of natural products such as charcoal and white felt throws, lamps made of wood... Looking for jewelleries? You should definitely go to ANPA Jewels or for different styles, you should click here. For clothing, I am absolutely mad of Big Blue , they sell 'contemporary african style' and vintage clothing or Cigar which offers more classical style clothing. For more information on shopping, you should check the
Cape Quarter website.
Where to Eat and Drink... For breakfast, I would recommend you to go to
If you are more a tea drinker, you should hit for Nigiro Tea which is actually part of the same building than Origin Coffee. 
Their selection of teas is impressive and the zen atmosphere is just perfect to start the day in a relaxed way.
La Petite Tarte is just perfect for a nice quiche or salad and another great option is the
Loading Bay
for delicious Lebanese tapas.
They serve various meals from pastas to meats...all nice quality!
I definitely advise you to have a delicious italian dish-have a bite for me!- at Il Leone . I would go there anytime! This is the type of Italian restaurant you don't want to miss...This is fine Italian cuisine. Another great place to go for dinner is the Tank Restaurant or Beluga , both restaurants serve yummy sushis and other seafood delights. If you are looking for a more diverse selection of dishes, Vanilla is a nice restaurant where I advise you to eat outside if the weather is nice or otherwise inside against their wall full of stars, it is very romantic. Now, I would like to recommend you other amazing restaurants in and around Cape Town.
And after a nice time in the village, the rooftop pool with panoramic views of Cape Town is definitely the perfect spot to relax!
It is a very chic and stylish hotel with spacious rooms.
It has so much character: each bedroom has a patio or a private balcony, the swimming pool is long enough to have a nice swim, the living room has a very relaxing atmosphere...
CAPE QUARTER PHOTO DIAPORAMA
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The Noon Gun, a cannon detonates every day (except Sunday and public holidays) at 12 pm all over town and when you work, you know that it is lunch time soon! 
If you feel for something more consistent, you should go to Voila! (funny they have the same name than my website!!!). 
