Bay Harbour Market
24 Aug
There is a new market in Cape Town. Yet another one I hear you think? There do seem to be quite a few around and many of them seem to have very similar produce on sale. In contrast to most of the other markets that sell lots of foodie goodies to take home, Bay Harbour market focuses on eating and drinking on the spot (That being said almost half the floorspace is devoted to clothes and handicraft).
Cool market vibe with tree stump hanging from the ceiling
Tasty tortilla from Nacho mama
The market is set in an old fish factory in Hout Bay right at the commercial end of the harbour. The walls of this cool industrial space are lined with foodstalls and interesting decor. Who would’ve thought you could make a chandelier out of a tree stump? Mellow jazzy tunes play in the background while hungry Capetonians enjoy their Saturday morning feasts around communal tables.
Nacho Mama at Bay Harbour Market
oooh melktarts
We started our feast with a great burrito from nacho mama. A toasted tortilla wrapped around a well balanced combination of guacamole, beans, rice and sour cream with a spicy salsa. We also devoured a veggie wrap from sunshine satay. We ended our meal with coffee and a stunning melk tart from Nap. We skipped breakfasts, as they looked a bit heavy for our taste.
It was refreshing to visit a market manned by lots of newbies. Endearingly, one of the stall owners said that she doesn’t do this often so it would be better if I took a seat and waited for her to bring the food to me. In contrast, some of the other markets have producers which have already become so well known that you find them in supermarkets. I guess it is challenging to decide which producers are too commercial as you do want to support successful entrepreneurs.
Anyway, I warmly recommend going to Bay Harbour Market. I hope it retains its great level of enthusiasm.
Oh yes and there is even a portable ATM at your disposal : )
31 Harbour Road
Hout Bay
http://www.bayharbour.co.za/home.html
