Tuesday, 27 December 2011

The Scotch Coffee House

"Set in a stunning ivy courtyard, which has played host to a wedding shoot or two, this coffee house is a peaceful retreat, tucked away behind market square. Rising at 7, the cafe prepares hearty breakfasts, light lunches, traditional African dinners and a mean slice of Cape Brandy Tart. You'll find yourself chatting with the owner, who has many an interesting story to impart." http://www.capetownmagazine
A hidden gem, in Burg Street behind the Old Town House, in the very centre of Cape Town, the Scotch Coffee House provides the setting for a late breakfast before we hit Greenmarket Square
Frangipani tree hung with Xmas decorations
Nadia with her beautiful smile
Pretty packets and baubles add to the seasonal theme
The owner, Beulah, a legend in this area, picking salad leaves from the café garden
Organic leaves for our breakfast
Fuchia-pink and pinky-gold baubles
Old-fashioned scones with scrumptious cream and jam served with our tea on tartan table cloth complete with matching individual tea cosies
Upstairs, in the fabulous Michaelis collection, housed in the Old Townhouse, this beautiful lady with her enigmatic look smiles down at us
Artworks by Flemish and Dutch masters from the 16th-18th century, donated by Sir Max Michaelis form a magnificent collection
Conference of the birds - no doubt with metaphorical message
Modern abstraction brings the contemporary into this sanctum
Fresh orange juice & full English brekkie
Talulah and the Muse
Dad & daughter
The Chance Muse is loving having the family in town!
RIP - Max the cat - a most cultured and musical feline friend

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