Jason's Bistro

Jason's is a place that is the reason for me to get up the morning, the coffee is my go-juice that sets me about on my flurry of activity, and my carbs for the day come directly fro the delicious and crispy almond croissants.
When jardines closed, many people spiraled into depression, but the main thing that had everyone ticking was if whether or not Jason's hole-in-the-wall  bakery was also going to close.
We needn't have worried as the proprietor of such delights as bacon croissants, almost croissants as well as beautifully baked breads and baguettes was to become a bistro, one of the most popular java zones for coffee and bread enthusiasts

I love going there to spend some time with my dad, and enjoy a delicious double shot latte, or to stop and have some of their herbal teas.
This morning was no exception, but to be completely honest that i was slightly hesitant to try their croissants, my preference not entirely being in that direction, i don't particularly enjoy overly buttery pastries... BUT as soon as my dad's croissant had landed on the table, one experimental bite turned into my ordering my own after almost finishing his.
He was not entirely amused. But now we can be foodies together and discuss the pros and cons of the bacon croissant as opposed to the almond one.
Basically, one innocent little croissant turned from this:

Please do notice the detail and care that goes into these pastries, the demand for them is rather high, so try to be there earlier rather than later to ensure that you manage to find something, anything would be perfect, to munch with your morning coffee.
Just to also add, the prices are really rather decent, quite generic prices where the quality is through the roof.

Jason's is a must, the delicious food, great service and lovely atmosphere is a definite.
I mean, this is what was left...

Old Biscuit Mill

So... On Saturday I decided to take a little tour of the Biscuit Mill, family was down from Johannesburg and so they wanted to go to a truly Capetonian venue.. Biscuit Mill it is then!
As we struggled to find parking, the hordes has already flocked to where the delicious smells hailed, and it was all we could do to not sprint through the front gates and into the main area.

 

First we went to the Mushroom Kebabs, an assortment of mushrooms on a sticks that are coated with an oil marinade and put on a little braai until they reach delicious perfection! The next stop was to the Macaroons, which was a bit of a task owing to the multitude of people, but these little elbows of mine were a perfect match for the crowd and 4 Macaroons (vanilla, coffee and x2 chocolate) later, my wallet was only R20 lighter and we were on our way again to the smoothie bar.
Anything from mango and orange to a pomegranate smoothie that will have you crying out for more, we had to use all of our willpower to pull ourselves away and then head across to where there was a crowd around a ginormous paella pan that could have fed an entire infantry!
The paella, as you may have now immediately understood, was divine.

The Old Biscuit Mill does not only have food however, if you exit the main food area, you come across a tent that is the housing for a vast collection of vintage and locally designed clothing (being a definite source of some of my wardrobe) and  some little bits and pieces.
The NEW chocolate factory that shows you all the info on how and why they do things to chocolate to make it as delicious as it is...

The Biscuit Mill has something for everyone, food, drink, good conversation, clothing, everything.
I try to go there whenever I can and for as long as I can, just beware that there are likely a few thousand other people thinking exactly the same thing.