CAPE INDULGENCE eastern food bazaar
say yes to yoga
cycle everywhere!
Indians genuinely have a thing for exaggerated portions and whether it’s in terms of their over the top weddings and festivals or just a plain ‘ol plate of food-it’s a good thing. Here’s a good example – one serving of R20 chicken biryani has five portions of chicken layered in some flavoursome rice and they throw in coleslaw just for kicks. They house a selection of different Indian and Pakistani cuisine dishes such as vegetarian falafel wraps, kebabs and masala dosa to Chinese noodles and some yummy ice cream for R10. They also make affordable pizza and samosas for people that live on the run. Whether you know what you are ordering or not, the ambience is enough to make you feel as though you’ve made one filling voyage to India - coleslaw in hand.
In the spirit of relaxation and easing your way into the New Year, how about making your way to Yoga life, yoga mat in hand this time. Cape Town residents can score free yoga classes for a good seven consecutive days at the YogaLife studios. Twisting and bending your body will not only make you feel better but will also increase your sensitivity, posture and mental fitness. With a handful more benefits like improving your concentration and stress and tension reduction it’s a great way to detox your body after boozing and over-eating during the holidays. With a little more self-control and a sense of calmness that allows you to get back in touch with yourself, this time round you’ll think before you swipe.
The best way to beat traffic and save money while avoiding some bergies is to cycle. Not only are they a faster mode of transportation, but you’ll also get a free work out. Breezing through the traffic with a burst of feel good endorphin hormones will not only counter stress but the physical activity will also help you make new friends. As you innocently cycle along you’ll find yourself meeting other enthusiasts, and get introduced to new parts of Cape Town that you hadn’t experienced before. The best plan would be to join the bicycle community through debut at Moonlight Mass - a casual night bicycle ride at the Greenpoint Circle on a full moon once a month. Bicycles are quite expensive so the best way to go would be to buy a second hand bike, from the UCT graduates or online classified ads like Gumtree.
* The Eastern Food Bazaar is at 96 Long Market St opens at 9am till 10pm. * YogaLife Studios are at 127 Waterkant Street, De Waterkant.
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