I read about this night market - food, wine, craft beer and music at Southdowns Shopping Centre 30 July (apparently every last Thursday of each month). This one said Christmas in July, and although I did not see anything remotely Christmas at all, this was a great little market.
There was a lot of craft beer, the new in thing , I saw some really cool flavours, though I ended up buying a Singha - which was my favourite beer in Thailand!! How cool was it to taste that again!!!!
The market consisted of just a couple of stalls to one side of the centre, quite cosily put together, and with it getting darker and the lights coming on, it was quite magical.
One thing I get quite excited about, is if people do something that they have a passion for and when it comes to food, you can taste it!!!! There is nothing worse than going out,spending quite a bit and coming back saying, "that was nice"...I think that is the worst thing... NICE...
This was definately NOT nice.... This was awesome!
There was a Taco truck, such a cute old school VW Combi, my hubby tried that and it was seriously delicious.
Another one of my absolute pleasures in life is cheese! I can still give up chocolates, but not cheese.
One stall had smoked cheeses, with a very enthusiastic gent telling you how it is made, so nice to see someone excited about what they do. I bought the smoked haloumi, and wow it is great to eat just like that or fried.
The stall that impressed me most was the Chinese food one, fried foods and stir fried noodles. Some of the best food I tasted in ages! The spices used were just a taste sensation!
For a wonderful night out, date night or to just get some friends together, have a coffee, beer or wine and great food, keep that Thursday night open...it feels like the weekend starts early!
Bring some camping chairs and make a night of it!
The music is a bit eclectic/contemporary but gives a good vibe, though I think a bit of Mumford and Sons, a bit of country, would create the perfect atmosphere. I can't wait for the next one!
http://www.southdownscentre.co.za/events.htm
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