Brunch@Queen of Hearts Cafe

I last wrote about Queen of Hearts Cafe back in 2014 when I had just started this blog, I decide to write about it again because a lot has changed about Queen of Hearts Cafe since then. Since then,  Queen Hearts Cafe has undergone an amazing evolution that has lead to it becoming a self contained bustling little community  with a gym, yoga studio, hairdressers, florists, a clothing store, a craft store, and much more.  Queen of Hearts Cafe  remains  a great place to go just for coffee with a friend or lunch or an afternoon snack.  Their menu offers a wide selection of sandwiches, salads,  authentic Indian dishes from their tandoori oven,  a good selection of daily baked goods as well as delicious artisan ice cream. On top of all of that on Friday's they do  wood fired pizzas until 9.00pm. 

In addition and most importantly for me, Queen of Hearts Cafe is also a great place to work, it has often been my first choice of place to work on the rare occasions when I have had a power cut at home because they have free wifi and space to accommodate those who need to get some work done. 

Opening Times: 

Mon -Friday 7.00am-5.00pm 

Saturday: 8.00am-12.00pm

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The Vintage Sale @ ISU Collections

I was at the Vintage Sale at ISU Collections this weekend, it was my first vintage  clothes sale, so I wasn't sure what to expect...The Vintage Sale was organized by Fashion Blogger Chiedza Mahere in collaboration with ISU Collections.  I learnt that vintage sales are an opportunity to discover a few unique treasures, a chance to channel bygone eras, knowing no one is likely to have that same item and that each item has its own story...I think that there is a romantic and nostalgic element to the idea of vintage clothing...and it is clothing with meaning. It was a good even and it was clear that the people involved took time to put it together paying attention to the details. I hope to see this event grow...

Coffee @Café de Paris

This weekend I went out to look for some paint for a DIY project, and I stopped by 47 Churchill Avenue, in Alexandra Park, to check their selection of paints and other items. After I was done, I was just about to get back into my car and drive back home, when I noticed a new café that wasn't there the last time I was there. I walked into Café de Paris for the first time... it's  a cute café specializing in handmade French pastries and croissants...see the pics below...The owner, Marc, has been supplying French pastries  to establishments in Harare for a number of years  and  two months ago he finally  opened his own cafe  bringing the true and authentic  taste of France  to Zimbabwe... If you are in the area its worth visiting this little café.

 Opening Times:

Monday- Saturday: 7.00am-6.00pm

Sunday: Closed

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A little gem called ISU Collections

I was invited to ISU Collections by Danayi, the founder and owner, after she discovered my blog on facebook...which was a great compliment to me...little did I know that I would come to discover this little gem called ISU Collections which is a contemporary African inpired lifestyle store that focuses on stocking an array of locally sourced  and produced lifestyle products ranging from home decor & accessories, African inspired apparel, African inspired fabric, comtemporary African inspired art and photography, locally produced organic beauty products  and more....I fell in love right there ...this is exactly the kind of concept that is very close to my heart and I fully support her bravery in starting this great initiative and I think from here we will be collaborating on a few projects linked to my own projects...you will be seeing some of that on this blog.  Beyond this ISU Collections hosts DIY sessions with various types of artists and they also host music events with  'The Movement'. My visit to this little gem really inspired me and I saw that when you really want to do something you can get it done...I will keep you posted on what we do next. Below are some lovely pics of the place and some of the merchandise...pay them a visit and be equally inspired!

ISU Collections hosts the following events on a monthly basis: 

• DIY Sessions
• Vintage Yard Sale in collaboration with Vintage Hippo
• Sound Series - A late night shopping experience inclusive of Good Food, good music and an even better vibe
• Book Clubs (Launching In May)
• Real Life Stories (Launching In May)

Opening Hours:

Mon-Friday: 9.00am-5.00pm

Saturday: 9.00am-1.00pm

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Coffee Break@Aroma Caffe

Aroma Caffe is just next door to  one of my favourite cafes Queen of Hearts so I thought I would give it a try since I was already in the area... I drove in, parked and I walked into the garden... At Aroma Caffe you can sit at a table on their nice big varandah or you can sit at a table in their spacious garden under a shade... I picked a table in the garden and ordered a capuccino and a snack...while attempted to get a bit of work done on my computer. Sitting there in the garden rather than in the office made the task of trying to get through my 'to do list' a much more pleasant affair...

Opening Hours: 

Monday-Saturday: 7.30am-4.30pm
Sunday: Closed 

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The Market @ Maasdorp

If you are looking for one of the best places to buy a variety of locally grown fruits ,vegetables, nuts, seeds, banting products, farm fresh eggs, home-made snacks, jams and other treats as well as organic products and more… the Maasdorp Market is the place to go. The Maasdorp Market is a unique market in Harare that brings together a variety of local entrepreneurs who produce home-made and home grown  foods to sell. In addition to the food stalls, there are stalls where other locally made products are sold including, baskets, hand-made jewellery, ornaments and more.

Opening Times 

Wednesday 8.30am-1.00pm
Friday 8.30am - 1.00pm

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