Markets - March 2011

Markets

Wed Newlands 9:30-2:30pm Dean St Woolworth’s Arcade

An intimate (12 traders) little market with some great traders. Smoked fish and meats, nuts and berries by the same guys from the Biscuit Mill plus a few other familiar faces. We take a range of our olives and some great local cheeses.

Tokai Earth Fair 3pm-8pm Builder’s Warehouse (Kirstenhof)

The only weekly, night market in CT. Some great local beers/ciders (Dieu Donne, Boston, Everson) and organic wines gets the night going, but it’s the food that is really memorable. South American, Italian, German, Japanese and good old South African...we do an ostrich/beef lasagne and our free range chicken kofte on cous cous.

Thurs Earth Fair 12-6pm St George’s Mall (corner St George’s Mall & Wale St)

The newest of CT’s markets – from the same group as the Wed/Sat Earth Fair market. A European style market where you can get most of your grocery shopping done – fresh veg, cheese, preserves, berries, dried meats, olives etc plus lunch...there is some great south American, pies, rostis & spring rolls...we do our free range chicken koftes and a vegetarian mousaka

Sat Biscuit Mill 9-3pm+ The Shop (Old Biscuit Mill)

CT’s biggest and best market. Stretched out over the entire Biscuit Mill complex, this market has alles! Food – tick, baby clothes – tick, booze – tick even something for the dog! If you have never been, then get down here...if you have, then you know what I am going on about. For serious shoppers, get here early...for the scene, anytime from 10:30 it starts to get busy.

Stellenbosch 9-2pm Oude Libertas (Stellenbosch)

Originally called the Slow Food Market...there are still a few of us slow fooders here. A really lovely market and my favourite of the lot! It’s one that you can take your baby/dog to and not feel too bothered. It does get busy, but it’s spread over a large area so it’s easy to avoid the crowds. Bring a picnic blanket and spend the day. The is breakfast and lunch, lots to drink and some amazing one off stalls. We’ll have our full range there and Lewis is normally there, so that means something new...just ask.

Hout Bay 9:30-2:30pm La Cuccina’s parking lot (Hout Bay)

The trend is towards small local markets and this is a good example of that. 14 traders, but a great mixture. Top quality products and another nice day out. There is a garden to chill at and there is entertainment for the kids. Good local beers, fresh produce, cold meats and we do our olive and cheese range.

Earth Fair 9-2pm Builder’s Warehouse (Kirstenhof)

A great shopper’s market with plenty to help you enjoy breakfast/brunch/lunch. There is entertainment for the kids and again great beers! A slightly different crowd to the Wed night bunch but most of the favourites do both days.

We don’t cook for this one, but may start soon!

Nitida 8-`12 noon Nitida Wine Estate (MONTHLY ONLY)

This is a monthly market held on the last Sat of the month. A true farmer’s market in the city – well that’s if you consider Durbanville Hills part of the city...the drive out there is worth it alone to realise how close to nature we actually live in CT.

Franschhoek 9-1pm Franschhoek (Church in the middle of town)

A really small, but very “lekker” local market. Franschhoek has to be my favourite small town around CT and I think it’s great that there is a weekly market there - in addition to so many great restaurants and foody establishments. No trip to F’Hoek is complete without a visit to the chocolate shop and of course, the French cheese store...the market is yet one more reason to get yourself there.