Located in the heart of Long Street Urban Chic is a boutique hotel in Cape Town. Find out what events are happening at the hotel and around the city of Cape Town.
Wow, the past few months have just flown by! It is mindboggling to know that we are already into our 4th month of 2012…where does the time go?? January, February and March saw lots happening in Cape Town, and Cape Town as a whole had a really good season. I’m pleased to say that we operated at 80% for 3 months straight! This is surely a sign of good things to come for this year! February saw the annual Mining Indaba and March saw not only the Annual Cape Town Carnival and The Annual Cape Argus Cycle Tour but the Annual International Jazz Festival as well which as usual brought huge crowds of Jazz loving fans into the Mother City.
March and April usually bring the best weather to Cape Town and this year is no exception. While the mornings are darker for longer and the sun sets earlier these days, we are still having absoulutely gorgeous weather here in Cape Town and expect this to continue until at least mid May or so. Alas, the one day that it just had to rain was the annual Two Oceans Marathon held over Easter Weekend. I was told by several participants however that while they were drenched to the skin for the most part that it was exhilirating to run in the pouring rain.
What does the rest of April hold for us? Well the Global Forum for Health Research takes place from the 24th to the 26th of April this year which is a forum for all the key figures who can make research and innovation work for health, equity and development. This is followed closely by Decorex Cape Town which is happening on the 27th, 28th and 29th of April.
May 2012 looks to be quite an exciting month too with world renowned crooner Michael Buble scheduled to perform at the Grand West Grand Arena from the 1st of May to the 3rd of May. We also have the Marketing Indaba, Hostex Cape Town 2012 and the 1st Annual Congress of the Faculty of Physicians taking place one after the other from the 9th of May 2012 until the 20th of May 2012, so all in all a busy few weeks coming up.
The Good Food and Wine show also takes place this May from the 24th to the 27th. Boasting a decade of unprecedented success, this national event is now considered one of the finest on the world gourmet stage with the Cape Town leg rolling out the red carpet for famed foodies Buddy Valastro, of the hit TLC show, Cake Boss, winner of MasterChef America, Whitney Miller, Reza Mahammad, Ariana Bundy and CBeebies Mister Maker! Sounds exciting right?
May also sees the 4th Wind Power Africa Conference & Renewable Energy Exhibition as well as the Mobile Health Summit happening.
So in closing, I hope I’ve convinced you to visit Cape Town this May for at least one of the incredible events taking place. Whether it be to croon along to Michael Buble’s magical voice or to stuff your face with samples at the Good Food and Wine Show, Cape Town is the place to be this May 2012.
Oh and P.S…we still have rooms available. Book Now for rates of only R750.00 per room per night during May!
The Eastern Palace opened on the 1st of December 2011 inside The 4 Star Urban Chic Boutique Hotel and will be run by MingLiang (Ricky) Wang and his partner of 4 years, Cora Han. Distinguished by impeccable service and stylish, contemporary decor, Eastern Palace will serve a variety of mouth-watering Thai food, sushi and seafood and some of the Cape’s finest wines.
The restaurant boasts large glass-fronted views of Table Mountain and the bustling Long Street. The cuisine is fresh and light with each individual ingredient upholding its own identity yet blending superbly into the overall flavour.
Combining elements of several Southeast Asian traditions, Thai cooking places emphasis on lightly prepared dishes with strong fragrant components. Balance, detail and variety are of great importance to Eastern Palace’s Thai chefs. The spiciness of Thai cuisine is notorious, and it is also known for its enthusiastic use of fresh herbs and is considered by many to be among the best in the world.
Sushi is fast becoming the cuisine of choice in Cape Town due to its fresh and healthy concept in a society where health and vitality have taken over as the number one priority on Capetonians’ to do list. Not to mention – it’s delicious! With a Sushi bar, immaculate table settings and the eastern cuisine infused with superlative ingredients Ricky and Cora plan to make this restaurant a top dining spot in Long Street.
Trading hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7am – 10pm
Fridays & Saturdays: 7am – 11pm
Sundays: 7am – 10pm
Signature dishes:
Geang Khew-Wan (Thai Green Curry)
A delectable Thai flavour green curry, served with mixed vegetables and basil
Beef – R55.00 Chicken – R50.00 Prawn – R55.00 Vegetable – R48.00
Pad Thai Noodle
A patron flavoured rice noodle wok fried with tofu, bean sprouts, spring onions and egg. Content Peanut.
Chicken – R53.00 Beef – R55.00 Prawn – R55.00
Vegetarian Sushi Platter – R78.00
Avo Maki (8pcs), Inside out roll (8pcs), Hand (1pc), Inari(2pcs)
Salmon Platter – R120.00
Sashimi(4pcs), Nigiri(2pcs), Rainbow roll(4pcs), Inside Out roll(4pcs), Salmon Roses(3pcs), Fashion sandwich(3pcs)
Tel: 021 424 1861 ~ Fax: 086 587 7983 ~ E-mail: easternpalace.cpt@gmail.com
NHBRC would like to welcome you to the 12th International Housing & Home Warranty Conference which brings together warranty organisations, home builders and housing professionals from across the world, providing an opportunity to discuss challenges in the international market for the provision of new homes and share best practice on addressing them.
As the legislative capital of South Africa and the seat of the National Parliament, Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities with its well known landmarks including Table Mountain and Cape Point, provides the perfect venue for this first International Housing and Home Warranty Conference on the African continent.
Issues addressed at the conference will include international housing policy, managing risk and protecting consumers, warranty provision and enforcement, technical innovation and the quest to address climate change.
The conference will be held at the exceptional Cape Town International Convention Centre positioned in Cape Town’s bustling foreshore. The CTICC is only a short distance from many exciting attractions and amenities so providing an ideal centre for the Social Programme which accompanies the Business Sessions of the Conference, helping to make this event truly memorable.
For more info visit the website at http://www.ihhwc-southafrica.co.za/
HASA 2011 CONFERENCE
21-22 SEPTEMBER, CAPE TOWN INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTRE
REFORM SIDE BY SIDE. RETHINK. RECONNECT. REFORM
“A system only functions when it’s connected. It’s clear that the public and private sector need to work side by side in order to accomplish viable reform.” Dr Nkaki Matlala, Chairman of the Hospital Association of South Africa (HASA).
With healthcare reform in South Africa at a critical juncture, the theme of HASA’s 2011 conference has been aptly titled: “Reform Side by Side.”
The content of HASA’S 2011 conference will encourage delegates and stakeholders in the healthcare industry to rethink, reconnect and reform the healthcare system in such a way that it can deliver quality, affordable care to South Africans.
International and local speakers include:
To register for the conference, please visit: http://www.findavenue.co.za/Hasa/ or for further information, contact Viv Eades from Find a Venue on 031 767 4588, email: viv@findavenue.co.za.
The 2011 Loerie Awards will be held in Cape Town, with the festival weekend taking place from September 16 to 18. The awards ceremonies will take place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) but there will also be various other events taking place at venues around the Mother City. Creative Week Cape Town runs from September 9 to 18.
To keep up with what’s happening over the weekend, attendees have the option to receive FREE SMS programme alerts straight to their phone, thanks to Vodacom Mobile Media.
This is the 33rd edition of South Africa’s premier advertising awards and the third consecutive year that the event is being hosted in creative Cape Town. The theme for this year’s event is “Don’t hate. Create.”
The Loerie Awards is the country’s biggest gathering of creative thinkers and brand communication experts. It is also one of the biggest parties of the year, with festivities continuing into the early hours of every morning.
The awards ceremony itself is a real red-carpet affair, with tuxedos, cocktail dresses, paparazzi, television cameras and lots of energy. The 2010 event included performances by comedians like David Kau, as well as musicians like Arno Carstens and Pitch Black Afro.
Cape Town creative agencies were prominent among the list of awards winners in 2010: The Loerie Awards introduced an agency ranking system and Cape Town’s King James topped this list. Read our blog about why Alistair King, their group chief creative, prefers to be based in Cape Town.
