A great evening includes sport on the big screen and some tasty grub. After a craving for ribs a while back – a discussion ensued about which restaurant in Cape Town serves the best ribs. We then decided that we’re going to try a bunch of places and rate them. The only rule – no big chains like […]
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The search for Cape Town’s best ribs – Sticky Fingers
A great evening includes sport on the big screen and some tasty grub. After a craving for ribs a while back – a discussion ensued about which restaurant in Cape Town serves the best ribs. We then decided that we’re going to try a bunch of places and rate them. The only rule – no big chains like […]
Boys’ weekends are good for the soul!
As we get older, life always seems busier than it used to be and weekends away tend to include couples and often, kids. Every now and then – a boys-only weekend is in order, and it’s great! Last Saturday, my alarm went off at 4:30am – it’s been a while since I’ve been excited to wake up that early. […]
#LeftBackHigh5: Top sports bars in Cape Town
Winter is coming and we’re not talking Game of Thrones. As the chill of winter descends upon South Africa, outdoor braais and garden sports start to make way for indoor activities. Here at LeftBacks HQ our favourite winter pastime by far is catching a good sporting event at a good bar. The vibe, the buzz, the beers – your […]
Two Oceans: I finished…barely!
17 months ago I set the goal of running this year’s Two Oceans Half Marathon – my first long run with a shiny new pair of hips, and three days ago I achieved it. How? I’m still not quite sure. The start line, as usual, was electric. The cold morning air was buzzing with the chatter […]
Two Oceans half marathon: the home stretch
I’ve never been scared or nervous before any one of my previous five Two Oceans half marathon runs. Nothing but excitement runs through me leading up to race day. It’s probably because I’ve always been prepared after months of solidly clocking up 30 to 50 kilometres a week in training. Today though, I’m filled with the fear of failure. I’m so nervous […]