• My New Favourite Locale: 1987 Eatery at Hertex Bellville

    Update: 1987 Eatery at Hertex has been replaced by Coco Safar at both its Bellville and Garden branches. My Instagram seems an unlikely place to find a favourite coffee shop… And yet, that is how I discovered 1987 Eatery at Hertex. And after my visit, I have no doubt that this is now my favourite local spot. This cosy, intimate and altogether beautiful eatery is a true hidden gem in Cape Town’s Northern Suburbs. While a stylish fabric shop like Hertex is the last place you expect to find a classy, whimsical restaurant, there is something about 1987’s location that…