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“Season” is a special time. Retail him back to the CBD, where he #TRENDING stores are abuzz with gift shoppers. intends to tread the boards for a Visitors from far and wide fill the long time. Turn to page 4 for our City Views streets. And workers make the most exclusive interview with Brendan #art of the sunshine during lunchtime. and his alterego, Cathy Specific. is a free Cape Town If you’re looking for the perfect We’ve also dedicated space to a Central City community present, we recommend joining listing of alternative nightspots. newspaper published by those in the know in the Central City. You’ll find there’s something for just the Cape Town Central City The possibilities are almost endless, about everyone downtown. Improvement District (CCID), though, so it’s best to try to narrow The CCID’s public safety officers a non-profit organisation. it down. To help you out a bit, we’ve provide a visible security presence It is the CCID’s vision to put together a pull-out-and-keep gift on the Central City’s streets 24/7. ensure the Central City is guide that focuses on local products But there are things everyone Transport for Cape Town has safe, clean, caring and open and where to get them. It features can do to decrease their chance released an ebook celebrating the art at MyCiTi Bus stations. for business for all who 50+ retailers and points to items of becoming a victim of crime. Very cool! use it, whether they live, Festive ranging from clothing to chocolate. During the festive season, we work or play here, or are You’ll find it slipped into the centre highlight these with our annual passing through. vibes of this issue of City Views. “Stash it, don’t flash it” campaign. Summer is also when the CBD’s This year, as with last, the key There’s a certain after-hours economy shines. Its messages revolve around avoiding www.facebook.com/ energy in the pubs, clubs and restaurants bring in pickpocketing, theft out of your CityViewsCapeTown the punters every night of the week. car and ATM fraud. Turn to page Published by Central City this And its theatres and other nighttime 7 to find out about the campaign’s The Cape Town Central City time of year. attractions are proving more and elements, and for tips on how to stay Improvement District (CCID) more popular every year. safe in the CBD. 13th floor, 1 Thibault Square, Cnr Long St & Hans Strijdom Ave, A new addition to this scene is Finally, and this is a biggie, #business Cape Town, 8001 Gate 69, which has made quite the December can be expensive. To The Cape Town International www.capetownccid.org entrance on Bree Street. In this help you extend your holiday into www.facebook.com/CapeTownCCID Convention Centre already has 22 021 286 0830 issue, we chat to the cabaret’s owner, January, we’ve highlighted a few international conferences booked one Brendan van Rhyn. The actor inexpensive things to do and places up to 2022. Editorial (CCID) turned entrepreneur is perhaps best to eat in the Central City. Turn to Editor: Brent Smith Tasso Evangelinos known for his leading role in The page 6 to plan the start of 2017! [email protected] #architecture Rocky Horror Show at The Fugard The CCID wishes you all happy Managing editor: Aziza Patandin CEO of the CCID [email protected] Theatre. It’s a privilege to welcome holidays and a prosperous new year. Contact Brent if you have a story to tell, and Aziza if you want copies. Communications manager: Carola Koblitz Online coordinator: Scott Arendse Congratulations to Capucine Moreaux, CCID reveals early results of Bronwyn Ambler-Smith and Jeremy Design (Infestation) Hefele, the three respondents who won Account manager: Melissa Sherwin 2016 online residential survey the cash prize draw. Art director: Sam Bainbridge The Central City looking good on a Designer: Cindy van Heerden Here are some of the early results: beautiful sunny day. www.infestation.co.za • 47% of CBD are residents who are 021 461 8601 The CCID ran its annual online Says CCID Communications manager millennials (aged 18 to 34). residential survey in November, Carola Koblitz: “Our aim is to have a Contributors • 25% of respondents live in the East City. with 232 participating. Though the downtown that is as far as possible • 46% rent and 43% own. Content: Brent Smith, organisation considers it a dipstick reflective of the workforce and student Carola Koblitz, Deborah Rudman, • 34% live between 0 and 0.5km of their job. survey, it pays careful attention to population who occupy the CBD during James Bainbridge, Sam Bartlett • 93% regard The Company’s Garden as Photography: Anita Reed, the results, as they give an indication its daylight hours. Then you have a their number one spot. Brent Smith, Caitlin Bracken, of who is living in the Central City and community that takes ownership and Carola Koblitz, Ed Suter, what would keep them here. cares about its neighbourhood.” Watch the press for the full results. Eugene Arries, Lisa Burnell, Scott Arendse

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Emergency Open for business The Hungry Herbivore Café Honeybun CCID 24-hour This vegan restaurant and snack The Obs oasis known for its killer safety & The CCID wishes these new retailers manufacturer bridges the gap coffee and basic but delicious security all the best in the Central City. between health and comfort food. breakfasts has carved out a new EAT 11 Orphan St spot on . 082 415 7127 www.thehungryherbivore.com 54 Shortmarket St (Cape Town CBD only) Kamili Coffee Dunkin’ Donuts 021 422 0347 www.facebook.com/CafeHoneybun Kamili means perfection in Swahili. Known for its coffee and baked 071 325 5121 So, for the ultimate cuppa, head to goods, the American franchise La Tête ambulance, health, the East City where Kamili Coffee is now trading in the CBD. Try out nose-to-tail dishes noise & fire Shop 6, 9 Long St inspired by British, French and PLAY has opened a second CBD branch. 107 / 021 480 7700 48 Harrington St (cnr Long & Waterkant streets) Spanish cuisine at this bistro. (24 hours) www.facebook.com/Kamilicoffee www.dunkin-donuts.co.za 17 Bree St | http://latete.co.za Café Roux 080 Dunkin SA 021 418 1299 The Noordhoek live music venue is 083 444 5375 107 from landlines only opening a new branch in the CBD, and it has a serious lineup of local musos on the cards for December. SAPS CENTRAL CITY 74 Shortmarket St http://caferouxsessions.co.za 021 467 8001/2 021 789 2538 (24 hours)

Gate69 This 80-seater cabaret venue is the brainchild of queen of the skies, services Miss Cathy Specific. Find out more on page 4. Incident reporting & 87 Bree St enquiries http://gate69.co.za 071 589 2915 Refuse Collection, Water Issues, Street Lights The Station on Bree and Electricity Faults Cape Town’s latest themed pub 0860 103 089 brings the sights and sounds of the London Underground to upper Bree. Traffic Signal Faults 207 Bree St 0860 001 948 www.facebook.com/ Prepaid Electricity Meters U-turn Charity Store TheStationOnBree 0800 220 440 Cable Theft SHOP Check out the Explore 0800 222 771 the CBD tool on Disaster Risk U-turn Charity Store www.capetownccid.org Management This outlet, U-turn Homeless for a listing of Central City Ministries’ fifth in Cape Town, has retailers and 080 911 4357 a wonderful selection of second- service providers. 021 597 6000 (24 hours) hand and retail overruns in men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, and accessories, all in great Social concerns condition, for sale at great prices. Alcohol & Drug Helpline All proceeds go towards uplifting participants in the NGO’s Life Odette Gomes 0800 435 748 Change programme. The eponymous designer creates Social Development: 9 Long St all kinds of garments – from matric Children (fronting Riebeek Street between dance dresses to wedding gowns. 0800 220 250 Long and Lower Burg streets) 7 Bree St www.homeless.org.za http://odettegomes.com Social Development: 021 674 6119 021 418 2491 Adults 0800 872 201 CCID Social Department 082 563 4289

Fine-Tuning the Vine Bylaw & traffic The #InnerCityWineRoute has become a monthly fixture on the Central City infringements calendar. To gauge the opinion of its patrons and improve the experience, Law Enforcement Tuning the Vine organisers conducted a survey at the October event. And 021 596 1999 (24 hours) they were kind enough to share their findings with us. Traffic Police 0860 765 423 The results revealed 50% of or order wine on the night. 85% felt respondents had attended three or safe walking between venues, while Metro Police more dates, and that almost 90% the remaining 15% felt safe most of 0860 765 423 felt the event had expanded their the time. The consensus was that wine-loving habits and choices. attendees wanted more venues and 70% said they were willing to buy more wine! Gate69 4 City Views: your free Cape Town Central City newspaper

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Aviation goddess Cathy Specific and her alter-ego, Brendan van SA’s Rhyn, are pioneering Cape Town’s Bree Street favourite theatre district. trolley dolly lands in Bree Street

Brendan van Rhyn and his business Several million rands and one shine in a range of unique, vibrant partners, Christopher Dudgeon and major conversion later, the building productions. Luanna Shonfield, are the creative on the corner of Bree and Hout “The theatre is cosy with the audience force behind the Gate69 theatre and streets now boasts a glittering bar never excluded from what’s bar on Bree Street. The Pretoria-raised on the ground floor and a plush happening on stage. The conscious cabaret star says: “Bree Street translates mezzanine lounge that converts into decision to create such an intimate from Afrikaans to ‘Broad Street’. an instant VIP area. The pièce de space for only 80 guests allows for Or if you’re looking for the perfect résistance is an intimate 80-seater personalised service where everyone location for a theatre, Broadway!” dinner theatre below. becomes family for the night. And according to Brendan, who is And while the bar may serve as the “And in that vein, we’re not serving perhaps most famous for his role as reception for theatregoers, it is also traditional dinners but rather delicious Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror open to the public as a standalone designer mezze on two-tiered rotating Show, SA’s queen of the skies has venue. Service hours are noon till trays. The idea is to dig in and enjoy, parked her trolley for a long stay. 01h30, Wednesdays to Saturdays. rather than wrestle with cutlery.” “We’ve found our home,” says It’s a welcome addition to the As for what is currently happening Brendan, “and Cathy and I are neighbourhood, says CCID CEO on stage, Miss Specific will be not going anywhere again, at least Tasso Evangelinos. “The Cape Town debuting her show, Cathy and the not soon. I’ve had a good run in CBD afterhours economy was for Trolley Dollies, in December and mainstream SA theatre, having been many years known only for clubs, audiences are in for a huge treat. As awarded a Fleur du Cap Theatre which tend to open much later at if one air hostess weren’t enough, Award, a Naledi Theatre Award and a night and traditionally cater for a you now have three to feast your BroadwayWorld Award along the way, younger audience. eyes on – men want them and women but for now the only place current “But over the past few years, we’ve want to be them! For a listing of CBD and future fans will be able to visit seen more venues open to cater Brendan says: “I always say you night spots, go to me or Cathy is the ‘purple palace’ in for the after-work drinks crowd, can’t helped but be touched by Cathy www.capetownccid.org the heart of the Mother City. a restaurant culture that patrons in some way – whether it is mentally, and click Play. “This utterly gorgeous venue is the frequent in the earlier hours of emotionally, spiritually, physically distillation of nine years of dreaming, the evening and a growing theatre or inappropriately – all of the above imagining, planning, working audience, with new venues such as and not necessarily in that order!” incredibly hard and possibly the The Fugard Theatre and Alexander world’s longest search for the Bar, Café and Theatre. perfect location. “Gate69 will now be joining “Ultimately it’s all about this entertainment genre in good location, isn’t it? This company, furthering the diversity amazing building along Bree Street in particular and was about the 50th the Central City as a whole. And we looked at and the fact that Brendan has entered it was love at first into this long lease is a huge vote of sight. It had all the confidence in our area.” ingredients to be converted Brendan says Gate69 is a one-of- into a premier cabaret theatre a-kind setting in Cape Town, 87 Bree St and corporate hire venue, and it is resembling an opulent mini Moulin http://gate69.co.za smack in the middle of what has Rouge. “The intention was to 021 035 1627 unequivocally become South Africa’s create a premier space for SA’s best Cathy Specific is the alter-ego of Brendan van Rhyn, known to CBD theatregoers trendiest street.” performers and cabaret stars to for his turn as Dr Frank N Furter in The Rocky Horror Show at The Fugard Theatre. Brought to you by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) Winter 2016 5

Alexander Bar, Little Theatre Café and Theatre and Arena Theatre For a nighttime All the Alexander Upstairs is an intimate performance The Little Theatre hosts classical, contemporary and experience with a space separate from the bar area. It has a experimental student productions throughout the year. festival-style model featuring drama, comedy, Many of these productions are new SA works, directed by difference, check cabaret, jazz, acoustic sessions and readings. students, staff and visiting professionals. The theatre out the Cape Town The venue also hosts an OMG Quiz Night seats 240. The neighbouring Arena Theatre is an Summer Market. Central experimental space with a seating capacity of 70 to 100. every Wednesday. Details on page 8. 76 Strand St Hiddingh Campus: 31-37 Orange St City’s https://alexanderbar.co.za | 021 300 1088 www.drama.uct.ac.za | 021 650 7121 The Fugard Theatre This East City institution, seating 320, takes a stage its name from one of SA’s most significant playwrights. It has state-of-the-art cinema equipment that transforms it into a bioscope Take a look at some of the when required. Another space, The Sigrid other world-class theatres Rausing Studio, has room for 120 people. in the Cape Town CBD. Buitenkant Street www.thefugard.com | 021 461 4554

Artscape Theatre Centre The is famous for its world-class productions, high-tech sets and team of wardrobe experts. It has a fully equipped opera house seating 1 487, a theatre seating 540, and a smaller theatre seating 140. It also puts on local productions that are well worth the (low) price of admission. DF Malan St | www.artscape.co.za | 021 410 9800 Singin’ in the Rain dazzled at the Artscape in late 2015 and early 2016. Photo courtesy of Hagen Hopkins

The acoustics inside City Hall are First Thursdays and mind-blowing. Museum Night A nighttime First Thursdays started in late 2012 with six art galleries and has grown into one of the CBD’s foremost cultural experiences, attracting thousands of people every month. According to an April 2014 article in BD Live, 35 galleries culture hub and shops were participating at the time. There are even more today, 52, and First Thursdays’ original A6 guide is now an A2 fold out A wave of attractions has transformed the CBD’s incorporating dozens of venues. after-hours economy into one that caters for all. Co-founder Gareth Pearson says First Here are some alternatives to the well-established Thursdays is “an experiment at the intersection pub, club and grub scene. of culture, commerce and public space”. The Free community jazz concert idea was to make galleries more accessible to the public and to provide an opportunity to Every year in March, as a curtain raiser, the explore the Central City on foot at night. organisers of the Cape Town International Jazz Concerts at City Hall Book launches at the Festival host a free concert on Greenmarket Gareth and his business partner, Michael The Cape Town Philharmonic Book Lounge Square. This gives Capetonians a taste of some Tymbios, were also responsible for Museum Orchestra, founded in 1914, puts on of the world-class performers in town. Night, which gives the public free entry to This independent store in the East City concerts throughout the year. cultural assets such as the . regularly hosts after-hours launches for Greenmarket Square | www.capetownjazzfest.com , Darling St well-known local and international authors. Church & Bree streets and surrounds www.cpo.org.za | 021 410 9809 www.first-thursdays.co.za and 71 Roeland St | www.booklounge.co.za www.museum-night.co.za 021 462 2425 Cinema Take in a film at a Galileo Open Air Cinema screening. Live music The has a screening on the first Hear the sounds of South Africa at several spots in the CBD. Friday of the month, and Fedisa’s rooftop (81 Church St) on the third Friday. Aces ‘n’ Spades: 62 Hout St | www.acesnspades.com | 021 424 1620 http://thegalileo.co.za Cafe Mojito: 265 Long St | www.facebook.com/Cafe.Mojito.Cpt | 021 422 1095 The Pink Flamingo Rooftop Cinema is set among Café Roux: 74 Shortmarket St | http://caferouxsessions.co.za | 021 789 2538 seven vintage Airstream trailers on the rooftop of the Mama Africa: 178 Long St | www.mamaafricarestaurant.co.za | 021 426 1017 Grand Daddy Hotel. The Crypt Jazz Restaurant: 1 Wale St | www.thecryptjazz.com | 079 683 4658 38 Long St | http://granddaddy.co.za The Waiting Room: 273 Long St | www.facebook.com/WaitingRoomCT | 021 422 4536 021 424 7247 First Thursdays has helped transform the Central City’s nighttime economy. 6 City Views: your free Cape Town Central City newspaper

Swim at the Baths Cost: R22 for adults, R11 for children under 16 and The best R254 for a monthly membership Cnr Long & Orange streets | www.capetown.gov.za for less 021 422 0100

The period after your December pay cheque Cycle the CBD with Up Cycles can be excruciating. But don’t fret; there are Cost: R50 to hire a bike for one hour plenty of brilliant budget-friendly options in 50 Waterkant St | http://upcycles.co.za the Central City to tide you over through 076 135 2223 January. Here are our recommendations. No Janu-worries

Picnic in The Company’s Garden www.capetown.gov.za

Join story time at the Book Lounge For kids, every Saturday at 11h00. For adults, book launches are free and a glass of wine is usually thrown in as well. 71 Roeland St | www.booklounge.co.za | 021 462 2425

Taste wine at Tjing Tjing Rooftop Bar Explore the Iziko Museums

F OR REE Wednesdays between 17h00 and 19h00 Cost: R10 to R15 for kids and R20 to R30 for adults; there are family tickets and discounted 165 Longmarket St | http://tjingtjing.co.za rates for students and pensioners 021 422 4374 www.iziko.org.za

Visit the Museum Cost: R30 for a self-guided visit, or R45 with an ex-resident 25a Buitenkant St | www.districtsix.co.za 021 466 7200

chips and steak, chicken, polony or viennas. Four people can split the bill and tuck into one. 31 Heerengracht and 97 St Georges Mall | www.mariamskitchen.co.za | CHEAP EATS 021 421 3636 Local is lekker and pocket-friendly too. Cape Le Cho Me, at the end of Waterkant Street, opened Mariam’s Kitchen has been on Pier Place for over a decade. Town has a rich culinary history that takes earlier this year and is gem for lovers influence from African cooking as well as food of local. It sells traditional food such as vetkoek, curry, stews and samp, doughnuts covered with desiccated Revelas Fisheries brought by settlers and slaves. Here are some and also does a braai on Saturdays. coconut. Everything is made on site 205 Long St | 021 423 3522 20 Adderley St by the same staff who have been well-known, well-priced eats to try in the CBD. www.facebook.com/LeChoMeCafe Snoekies there for 20 years. 082 664 6727 Cnr Plein & Spin streets 11 Riebeek St | 021 419 1937 www.snoekies.co.za | 021 462 7767 How about a boerewors roll? There Samoosas, mini pies and chilli bites , run by Cecilia Conradie, Fish and chips is big in the CBD. Get are lots of street vendors that sell them, (dhaltjies) are a Cape Town snack is a CBD institution. This is your Texie’s it fresh and salty all over town. including Grab a Dog on the corner staple. Mariam’s Kitchen is famous one-stop shop for rotis, tomato Cape Town Station and of Long Street and Hans Strijdom for all these, as well as the gatsby, a bredie and koeksisters – the syrupy Lusitania Fisheries www.texies.co.za Avenue, which is also halaal. foot-long sandwich packed with hot plaited ones or the aniseed-laced 49a Waterkant St | 021 425 4532 021 422 2463 Brought to you by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) Summer 2016-17 7

For more info on the CCID Safety & Security campaign Safety & Security team, visit www.capetownccid.org/ about-ccid/departments/ Stash it, safety-and-security. don’t flash it During summer, the CCID Safety & Security runs its annual campaign to promote public awareness in the Central City. Watch out for the following elements this season.

Just as you would in any busy downtown, when you’re in stop and think about their own behaviour. Is your cellphone the Cape Town CBD be cognisant of your surroundings a temptation in your back pocket? Did you leave something and be sensible. This is the prevailing message of the valuable on your backseat? Think it’s okay to accept help Cape Town Central City Improvement District’s (CCID) from a stranger at an ATM? These could all lead to you 2016-17 Safety & Security campaign. becoming a victim. Don’T leAve vAluAbles In your cAr

“Stash it, don’t flash it” focuses on three common CCID public safety officers will hand out flyers with safety crimes in the Central City: pickpocketing, theft out of tips at these activations. The advice they contain will help If you see theft happening, report it to vehicles and ATM fraud. The campaign comprises you avoid being the victim of a crime, while also providing various elements, including posters to “set the scene” great tips to pass on. 082 415 7127 and public activations. www.capetownccid.org The “Stash it, don’t flash” it campaign will also have a The posters, which target the three crimes, have gone up bigger social media presence than before. Videos with on street poles across the CBD and will remain until the CCTV footage showing common scams in the CBD will end of March. Complementing these will be activations feature on the CCID’s Facebook page every two weeks. featuring “disruption” posters that aim to make the public Stay tuned to www.facebook.com/CapeTownCCID.

To avoid being Tips for staying safe pickpocketed or robbed Avoid visibility of valuables such as jewellery, cameras, laptops and tablets. in the Central City Walk with confidence, and don’t use your cellphone while on the move.

To avoid theft from To avoid being the victim Keep your wallet tucked away, your your vehicle of ATM fraud handbag close and closed on the street.

Always lock your doors and double Use ATMs in well-lit and safe places. Be aware of your surroundings. check the handles manually to avoid Don’t allow your card to be removed remote jamming. Don’t use your headphones on the from your sight. street – they may distract you. Keep your valuables out of sight – put Don’t accept help from strangers them in the boot before you start your trip. Watch out for sudden activity or or give your pin, not even to persons commotion; it may be a distraction Park in well-lit areas. claiming to be bank officials. technique.

Be alert to vehicles or persons following Be careful who you allow into your Don’t carry large sums of money and you into a parking area. personal space and don’t allow yourself avoid counting it in the open. to be distracted. General Don’t keep all your money in one pocket. Watch out for people standing close Pay attention to your instincts. to you and looking over your shoulder Don’t leave handbags under tables or as you type in your pin. on the backs of chairs. Pack a fully charged cellphone. Never leave your card in the ATM. If it Don’t leave cellphones or wallets on Don’t pull out your map until you’re gets stuck or swallowed, follow instructions restaurant tables. out of view. provided on the ATM machine.

Make sure you are not followed after a transaction. 8 City Views: your free Cape Town Central City newspaper

PLAY In the For more event info, visit City Views on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ summertime CityViewsCapeTown The weather is fine and the night comes alive: welcome to the festive season in the Central City.

Family fun Spotlight on… 19-23 December 16, 18, 19, 26-30 December Changes Cape Town Summer Market This South African contemporary Looking for gifts this holiday season? circus show features trapeze, Check out the Cape Town Summer acrobatics, juggling and comedy. Market. This Mother City festive Holiday traditions Where: Zip Zap Circus Dome, tradition returns to The Company’s Founders Garden, Jan Smuts St Garden on select dates in December. 6 December When: 18h30 Vending stalls will feature along Twilight Team Run Cost: R100; free for kids under four Government Avenue and live bands www.zip-zap.co.za will take to the stage under the trees at 16 December the Paddocks. Minstrel Voorsmakie regular events Attendees can park on Queen 30-31 December Victoria Street. 5 January and 2 February Where: The Company’s Garden New Year’s Eve parade First Thursdays When: 17h00-22h00 3 January Cost: free Tweede Nuwe Jaar parade 7 December and 8 February www.facebook.com/ Tuning the Vine CapeTownSummerMarket

Street life Party time Friendly 17 December 15 January competition Open Streets MCQP: The Musical Wednesdays Thanks to the ongoing support of the City of Cape Town and its The theme for this year’s Mother City Queer Project OMG Quiz Night allows for a wide variety of outfits and characters, residents, Open Streets Days are increasing in size and frequency. This quiz has a plethora of hands- and pays tribute to the theatrical world of Broadway A summer series of Open Streets Cape Town’s (OSCT) flagship on, get-your-tastebuds-guessing, and the West End. programme kicked off in October in Langa. Now it’s the CBD’s turn, blindfold-necessary questions. Where: Zip Zap Circus Dome, Founders Garden, as OSCT returns for the third time. Where: Alexander Bar, Café and Theatre, Jan Smuts St | When: 14h00 till late | Cost: R410 Where: Bree Street and surrounds | When: 10h00-15h00 | Cost: free 76 Strand St | When: 19h30 | Cost: R30 www.facebook.com/ILikeMCQP http://openstreets.org.za https://alexanderbar.co.za

There are a GIVE RESPONSIBLY to the NGOs that provide these services and help break the Help the NGOs that help number of cycle of life on the streets. To help the NGOs listed above that work with the CCID, you can make a difference in one of the following ways. wonderful NGOs Give the homeless and give where that work with street people in snapscan SMS “GIVE” to 38088 it will make a DIFFERENCE an attempt to You can download the to donate R10 towards the NGO partners provide them free SnapScan app with which the CCID works closely in the with alternatives onto your smartphone Cape Town Central City. and SCAN the code An average of R8 is donated depending below to donate the to begging on your service provider. For detailed amount of your choice Ts & Cs visit . and life on the via your phone. streets. These alternatives range from visit our website rehabilitation for more information on the GIVE services, skills RESPONSIBLY campaign, our NGO partners and other ways in which you *The Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) training and can assist. works closely with the following NGO partners in the Cape Town CBD education, to www.giveresponsibly.co.za Salesian Institute The Carpenter’s Shop The Haven the possibility Projects providing education, Skills training and rehabilitation Night shelters with the vision of shelter or skills training and rehabilitation to services for adults to get the homeless home vulnerable youth even family Ons Plek Straatwerk The Homestead reintegration. This campaign is an initiative of the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) Residential care and Job rehabilitation projects Residential care and family www.capetownccid.org reunification processes for girls for men and women integration for boys The Cape Town Central City has 1 200 formal retailers and around Gift Guide 900 informal traders. Roughly translated, that means you can shop till you drop this festive season. To help you narrow down your gift choices, we’ve put together a listing of 50+ CBD sellers of products made in Cape Town, the Western Cape and South Africa. But don’t forget you can find a whole bunch more under the Shop section on Holiday our website (www.capetownccid.org). Your key to shopping local in the Cape Town CBD Brought to you by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) Summer 2016-17

FOOD & DRINK Caroline’s Fine Wine Cellar Lady Bonin’s Tea Lady Bonin blends and distributes organic loose-leaf teas and herbals sourced Caroline Rillema stocks an astonishing range of direct from farms in South Africa and Japan. South African wines amid the bustle of . 213 Long St | www.ladyboninstea.com | 021 447 1741 62 Strand St | www.carolineswine.com | 021 419 8984

Dorrance Wines Honest Christophe Durand uses grapes from Perdeberg, Elgin and Franschhoek to Chocolate Open make amazing wine in his Hout Street cellar. Café 64a Wale St | 076 765 8306 95 Hout St | www.vinsdorrance.co.za | 021 422 0695 wine www.honestchocolate.co.za Made of raw, organic cacao and agave, Honest Artisan This Italian- Chocolate’s hand-moulded slabs come in a range inspired wine of flavours. bar offers a Wines wide selection of South African Jean-Vincent Ridon grows his famous Clos D’Oranje varietals. Syrah in and his Mourvèdre in . 72 Wale St 100 Shortmarket St | http://winery.co.za www.openwineza. 021 424 5820 co.za

BOOKS Select Books Markets Select Books deals in out-of-print Pan African Market and new books. Categories include More than 30 stores and stalls sell goods under one roof from countries in east, Cape Town and the South African War. The Book west and southern Africa, including South Africa itself. 232 Long St | 021 424 6955 76 Long St | 021 426 4478 Lounge www.selectbooks.co.za This East City institution hosts book launches by SA Clarke’s Bookshop favourites. And you The best spot for Africana from South African Market can buy signed copies. antiquarian to ANC memoirs, Clarke’s “SAM” offers a selection of homegrown fashion, furniture, decor and design. 71 Roeland St specialises in books on southern Africa. 67 & 69 Shortmarket St | www.ilovesam.co.za | 083 690 6476 www.booklounge.co.za www.clarkesbooks.co.za 021 462 2425 199 Long St | 021 423 5739

Specialist Chefs This family business, established in the CBD Warehouse Get your in the early 1900s, sells everything you need & Canteen gift wrap to wrap a gift: patterned paper, tissue, bubble The African at CD Fox wrap, twine, adhesive tapes and more. Music Store The retail arm of 80 Hout St | www.cdfox.co.za | 021 423 5206 Chefs Warehouse This local institution stocks kitchen stocks a range of CDs equipment, from across Africa, along glassware and with local sounds from ingredients from Xhosa trad to Cape jazz. SA and abroad. 134 Long St 92 Bree St www.facebook.com/ www.chefsware TheAfricanMusicStore house.co.za 021 426 0857 021 422 0128 www.capetownccid.org Safe, Clean, Caring and Open for Business 2 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Your key to shopping local in the Cape Town CBD

GALLERIES Sharing a space with Beautifull Food Youngblood restaurant, this foundation supports The African Portrait emerging South African artists. This gallery specialises in limited-edition prints of Africa’s many faces. Arts & Culture Beautifull Life Building, 70-72 Bree St It represents two locals, Grant Oxche and Mekhala van der Schyff. http://youngblood-africa.com 59c Long St | www.theafricanportrait.com | 021 426 1886 Development 021 424 0074

StateoftheART Gallery THE CAPE GALLERY StateoftheART sells affordable paintings, drawings, sculptures, This Church Street stalwart G2 Art photographs and prints by graduates from around SA. specialises in South African scenes, 61 Shortmarket St | www.stateoftheart-gallery.com | 072 470 9272 Di Smith runs from landscapes to street art. a lively space, 60 Church St | www.capegallery.co.za | 021 423 5309 focusing on local landscapes, portraiture and sculpture Worldart The Gallery Shop appropriate for Here you’ll find both traditional and the home. Charl Bezuidenhout’s gallery specialises in the contemporary SA craft, supporting community 61 Shortmarket St colourful and satirical end of contemporary art. projects, NGOs and individual crafters. www.g2art.co.za Prints by Khaya Witbooi are available. 48 Church St | 021 424 0517 021 424 7169 54 Church St | www.worldart.co.za | 021 423 3075

Luvey New Heritage EDGE Glass Gallery & Cape ’n Rose Gallery & the Glass Studio Browse artworks by d’Vine Art Room SA masters and contemporary artists, Shay Davis’s uber-modern Owned by local glass artist as well as antique and gallery hosts changing exhibitions Nelius Britz, EDGE exhibits collectable furniture, and represents artists such as the best contemporary accessories and objects. Gregor Rohrig. South African art glass. 60 Loop St 98 Shortmarket St 29 Vredenburg Lane www.luveynrose.co.za www.newheritagegallery.com www.capeglassstudio.com 083 557 7156 071 191 5034 082 882 9080

CRAFTS City Sightseeing tour office City Sightseeing’s Long Street interchange, stop five, is also a spot to buy arts and crafts produced in Cape Town. The Heritage 81 Long St | www.citysightseeing.co.za | 021 511 6000 Shop

An initiative of the Cape Town Heritage Trust, this new store offers items related to gardens and gardening, as well as gifts that showcase the rich heritage of Cape Town. You will find limited-edition objects handmade by local craftsmen and artists, and there Companies can is a strong focus on organic products. Heritage seeds, plants and products from the buy local too VOC veggie garden are soon to arrive, as are soaps, candles and linens for the home. Are you a buyer representing a corporate or a player in the conference and 19 Queen Victoria St | www.heritage.org.za | 021 426 2157 events industry? The Cape Craft and Design Institute (CCDI) has launched CCDI Connect to make it easy for you to procure from local craft producers. Contact them for a catalogue of market-ready items, which includes:

• Corporate and promotional gifts • Ceramics This African craft specialist is worth seeking out • Textiles: clothing • Decor products African for its pieces ranging from township art to tribal • Textiles: soft furnishing • Conference stationary and accessories objects such as Zulu and Xhosa pottery. Home • Furniture and Lighting • Health and beauty 41 Caledon St • Upcycled products Crafts www.africanhome.co.za | 021 461 1700 • Fashion and accessories www.ccdi.org.za/page/CCDIConnect Brought to you by the Cape Town Central City Improvement District (CCID) Summer 2016-17 3

DESIGN Chandler House The Voorkamer Gallery design studio-cum-store stocks homeware, linen, stationery and more. 53 Church St | www.chandlerhouse.co.za | 021 424 4810 Avoova

Designed and handmade in the Karoo, Avoova’s range of ostrich eggshell items includes picture frames, bowls and belt buckles. Skinny 97 Bree St | http://avoova.com laMinx 021 422 1620

Heather Moore’s work includes fabrics, decorative items, stationery and place Mungo mats, all made in Cape Town. This weaving centre is Plett-based Mungo’s Cape Town retail space. 201 Bree St All products feature SA-grown and produced cotton, wool and mohair. http://skinnylaminx.com 78 Hout St | www.mungo.co.za | 021 201 2374 021 424 6290

HEALTH This showcase of SA & BEAUTY Rialheim design features work Ecoco Stable from across the country: This ecological cosmetic company uses all-natural ingredients in its This is an outlet for furniture, lighting, hypo-allergenic products sourced locally. fun and functional 65 Loop St bamboo watches, LED ceramics, crafted http://stable.org.za sculptures and elegant Cnr Loop & Shortmarket streets | www.ecoco.co.za | 021 424 3339 from African clay. 021 426 5922 leather bags. 117 Long St www.rialheim.co.za 021 839 2301 Wild Olive

The Cape Floral Kingdom is the primary resource for Wild Olive’s perfumery and cosmetics created by hand in Cape Town. 29 Pepper St | www.wildolive.eu | 021 422 2777

JEWELLERY Linde Collection This Cape Town boutique specialises in handcrafting bespoke diamond pieces. Prins 65a Shortmarket St | www.lindecollection.com | 021 422 0041 & Prins

Browse an extensive collection of handcrafted, designer jewellery. Or get something Kirsten Goss made to your exact specifications. Cnr of Loop & Hout streets & Missibaba www.prinsandprins.com 021 422 0148 Since opening her London store in 2002, South African jewellery designer Kirsten Goss has wowed celebrities with her ethereal creations. Sharing this space is Missibaba, whose sought-after handmade leather handbags are experiments in Jewellery designers Philippa Green and texture and colour. Olive Ida Elsje, and architect Gregory Katz produce the Situ Collection, featuring diamonds set in resin. 229 Bree St www.kirstengoss.com | www.missibaba.com Green 76 Church St www.olivegreencat.com 021 424 8127 Cat 021 424 1101 4 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Your key to shopping local in the Cape Town CBD

Fashion & accessories Ma Se Kinners sells affordable local apparel for babies and Stop in here for fine ostrich leather, mohair children up to the age of 15. products and bags, wallets and belts. 1c Church St Ma Se Karoo 15 Shortmarket St | www.karooclassics.com 083 982 1748 Kinners Classics 021 422 3813

Browse leather bags, cushions, jackets, T-shirts Mali South and decor products for kids. Amiti Buy off the shelf or commission Meiga Abdoulaye 81 Long St | www.amitishop.co.za | 072 194 2208 Shop to make your gift recipient (a girl or a guy) a unique and colourful, ethnic-inspired outfit. Diomande 90 Long St Drop in here for handmade, well- crafted leather Superior Goods Store footwear for men and women: brogues, Living up to its name, this menswear boutique zip-up cowboy boots, BABETTE sells the Simon Deporres label’s shirts, T-shirts, Oxfords and more. Barbara Lötter adapts vintage garments. Her range includes hoodies, jackets and trilbies. 130 Long St sleeveless dresses, floral skirts and picturesque hats. 69 Roeland St | 021 461 0212 www.diomande.com 41 Church St | www.babetteclothing.co.za | 021 424 4457 021 422 0747

Espadril Boaston Society MeMeMe Espadril makes This streetwear store encourages Cape Stocking Liefie, Adam & Eve, Non European, Babette and Diomande, authentic Spanish creativity with its drop-in workspace and cafe this shop encourages women to indulge their fashion fantasies. espadrilles by hand in nestling amid local and international clothing. 55 Long St | 076 923 4426 117 Long St | www.mememe.co.za | 021 424 0001 its Cape Town studio. www.facebook.com/ BoastonSociety 100 Bree St www.espadril.co.za Benger 072 771 6715 Drawing from the traditions of menswear stores in London’s Savile Row, Benger is the place to buy a perfect-fit shirt and quality shoes. 109 St Georges Mall | www.benger.co.za | 071 849 8590

Mungo & Skinz Leatherwear Jemima Since 1978, Skinz has manufactured and sourced unique leatherwear, attracting celebrity clients including Leonardo DiCaprio. This elegant boutique 86 Long St | www.skinzleather.co.za | 021 424 3978 Woodheads sells the owners’ womenswear labels, Good and Coppelia, Woodheads makes alongside those of and sells leather other local designers. goods, and is famous Nic Harry for its Karu sheepskin 108 Long St This shop’s stand-out accessory is its incredible range of socks, slippers. 021 424 5016 designed in Cape Town and made in SA from bamboo and cotton. 29 Caledon St www.mungoand 66 Wale St | www.nicharry.com | 021 447 3080 www.woodheads.co.za jemima.com 021 461 7185

FLOWERS Lucky Fish sells a quintessentially Aspen Flowers & Co Cape Town range of street-sharp Lucky T-shirts, with a few quirky souvenirs This renowned floral boutique,established in 1987, in the mix. Fish has a range of floral displays for every need. 43 Long St | 078 223 1211 Shop 2 The Graphic Centre, 199 Loop St | www.aspenandco.co.za | 021 424 6511 www.facebook.com/luckyfishonlong