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Coobs in Parkhurst

On Friday night, a friend from work invited me to the opening of a great restaurant, situated on the infamous 4th Avenue in Parkhurst, named Coobs... 

The place is owned by James Diack, who was previously the head chef of Pomodoro and the Mastrantonio group, so with that in mind, I expected the food to be AMAZINGLY DELICIOUS ... and it was! 

The Starter and Dessert included some interesting combinations of ingredients (I love unconventional Flavour Fusions), while the variety of main course dishes will satisfy everyone!

The Opening Dinner Menu at Coobs on 9 November 2012

I decided on the Salmon Tartar with Lime Mayo, Wasabi Crisps with Orange Fennel Salad for a Starter, followed by the Homemade Gnocchi with Treacle Sugar Roasted Butternut and Organic Goats Cheese for Mains — The Gnocchi at Coobs is exemplary! 

I also tried the Rib Eye with Herb Anchovy Butter ... which is Exquisitely Perfect and If you're a Meat-eater, this will be your go-to dish!

From Left to Right: My Starter, Main Course and Dessert

We shared 2 desserts amongst the 4 of us (the food was so Deectable that there was simply not enough room to consume a full portion) and we decided to go with the Almond Crusted Japanese Cheesecake with Pistachio Ice Cream and Orange Blossom Creme and the Churros covered in a Cinnamon icing sugar served with hot chocolate dipping Sauce. The Churros were one of the best I've had in South Africa!

 Coobs is definitely a Great addition to 4th Avenue in Parkhurst, and if you Love Good Food and a Great Ambiance, you should definitely come for Dinner here! I'll be sure to come back here to share a few meals with Good Friends and Good Wine ... See you there!

Just a small note: They don't have a Liquor License as yet, so until they get it, make sure to bring along a bottle of your favourite wine!

Address:

Coobs,

4th Avenue,

Parkhurst

(between 13th and 14th Street)

P.S. And, if you are Q-rious to know what 'Coobs' means, it is simply James' nickname.

50 Shades of Rihanna and Kate ...

Music superstar Rihanna teamed up with British super model Kate Moss for the  December 2012 issue of V Magazine captured by celebrity photographer Mario Testino...

The ladies are seen photographed against a pink background in some racy positions  wearing sexy black lace lingerie and men’s suit jackets.

What do you think of the steamy pics? ... I'm Q-rious to find out ...

Source of Images: rihanna-fenty.net

Anything Could Happen ...

I am just Loving this song on the radio at the moment ... "Anything Could Happen" is a song by English recording artist Ellie Goulding ... 

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It was released as the lead single from her second studio album, Halcyon (released on 5 October 2012).

The song was written and produced by Ellie Goulding and Jim Eliot. So, without anything more to write, take a look at the video below ... Oh, and do notice the lovely shade of pink that her hair is dyed ♥

If (for some unknown Technological Reason) the video doesn't work, please follow this link to view it on YouTube ... you won't regret it :)

All Ears on Ear Cuffs

Rodarte Spring 2013 Dragon Ear Cuff
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Cuffs are no longer something that you wear on your way to prison ... Instead it is The Earring to have for Spring 2013 — and the more peculiar, the better... 

Katie Gallagher Spring 2013 RTW
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Combining the ostentatious glitz and glamour of Elizabeth Taylor’s treasures with a hint of Lisbeth Salander's rebellion, the ear cuff’s appeal lies as much in its sculptural beauty as in its practical impermanence.

BRVTVS for Jason Wu ear cuff
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Love them or Hate them, but Ear cuffs are shaping up to be the standout adornment for spring. The best Part is: Unlike piercings, the only scar this adornment might leave is on your wallet.

Floral Ear Cuff
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Lara Bingle (Left) and Rebecca Hall (Right) wear Ear cuffs
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Spikes!
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Love the Hair clip to Cuff Variations! ♥
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My very own Ear Cuff Addition to my Accessories Wardrobe:

A Pointe to Remember

Model Alexina Graham practices in pointe ballet shoes for the latest issue of Mojeh Magazine, lensed by Sy Delorme...

Stylist Sonia Logerot selects luxe looks from the fall collections of labels such as Chanel, Gucci, Givenchy and Alexis Mabille, complementing Alexina’s graceful movements.

Hair and Makeup were done by Tobias Sagnerand and Angelik Iffennecker respectively.

All Photos Courtesy of Mojeh Magazine

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Neo-Victorian

The November 2012 issue of Vogue Netherlands enlists Marc de Groot for a story inspired by Transylvania, Vampires and Victorian style starring cover girl Anna de Rijk ...

Taking the buttoned-up baroque look from the Belle Époque era of the Gilded Age, and mixing it with a touch of goth-erotica. Religious iconography and traditional accessories highlight the extreme differences between these genres, giving the ensembles a touch of the forbidden. 

Fashion editor Marije Goekoop sets the stage for drama with the oversize silhouettes of Roberto Cavalli, Elie Saab, Valentino and Alberta Ferretti amongst others. 

With Hair and Make-up  created by Irena Ruben, while Anna's Manicure is done by Margot van Esses.

Anna De Rijk is undeniably irresistible in this Deliciously, Dark combination of Design Ideology, ranging from the prim past to the fashion-forward future.

All Photos Compliments of Vogue Netherlands