I would like to congratulate you and your staff on an outstanding event. The service throughout the evening were great and our compliments to your chef on the excellent food.

Only a pleasure working alongside you and your staff.

Regards

MAUDE HUGO

HEAD FUNCTION CO-ORDINATOR

Sanlam Limited

8 April 2010"

"Hi Alan,

Our function to celebrate the CT International Airport upgrade was indeed a great success.

Thank you for being so accommodating and rest assured we will undoubtedly recommend your venue. Please thank your team for a job well done!!!

Thank you once again, it was indeed a pleasure doing business with you.

Kind regards

Na-aymah Samaai - Blue Print

Jenny Roberts � Target Projects

10 March 2010"

�Hi Alan

Just a quick note to thank you for your efforts in making last night�s KKNK function such a huge success. It was a pleasure working with Titch and Ruby � they�re a dream team.

Please thank them and the rest of the staff, including Nic, for a job well done.

Thanks again.

Kind regards

Gina

Purple Pine PR

4 February 2010�

�Dear Alan

Thank you very much indeed for a most successful breakfast � the staff were willing and helpful, the service and food excellent. You are indeed a pleasure to work with and I have no problem in recommending you in the future!

Kind Regards

LYNNE MADGIN

TRAVELPEOPLE cc

9 December 2009�

�Dear Alan

I'm sure you've heard all of this many times before, but here goes again:

� The service we received from you guys was absolutely amazing right from the very get go.

� You really do live up to your motto: "Flexibility is our middle name".

� Our team did not receive any negative feedback from staff regarding Friday evening - it was a HUGE success!!!

� I will recommend Marimba to anyone.

� Mabs was really amazing. He kept the team updated during the evening and checked with us that everything was in order. I know this is his job but he really really does a great job!

Thanks again for everything Alan - it was a wonderful experience dealing with Marimba.

Lee and Team

PricewaterhouseCoopers Incorporated

20 November 2009�

"Dear Alan,

It is only with great pleasure that I confirm our conversation from yesterday:

I want to thank you and your team for the incredibly fabulous evening we had at Marimba on Sunday 15 November.

First, the mere fact that you opened your restaurant for our function is reflecting so well your 'middle' name as being flexible. Then the food was delicious, the service excellent, friendly, organised, your Maitre D', your manager, your hostess, your waitresses and waiters - everybody was fantastic!

Thank you for your suggestion of having the musical trio, it did definitely add a lovely ambiance.

As it was the first visit to Africa for most of our guests, they will keep cherished memories of their first dinner at Marimba.

It was a pleasure to work with the whole Marimba team, yourself, Mark during your absence and the restaurant staff.

Thanks again for helping me to be successful in my Customer Event organisation.

I look forward to doing business with you in the future.

Kind regards,

Anne Abrams

TechINK Manufacturing

15 November 2009"

"Hi Mark

A big thank you from all of us at Sea Rescue for another fantastic AGM

Dinner evening at Marimba Restaurant last night.

As was the case last year, we have had glowing reports from all who attended. Everything from

the welcome, to the atmosphere, the music and the food was absolutely top class.

Thanks so much.

Kind regards,

Krista French

National Sea Rescue Institute

27 August 2009"

�Good morning Alan

A very special THANK YOU to Alan, Mabs and all the staff @ Marimba for making my mom�s 70th Birthday an unforgettable occasion!!

You truly went the �extra mile� and for that I thank you sincerely

The staff were absolutely wonderful and Mabs was fab & on the ball. We particularly enjoyed the band, so much so that My 18 month old Nephew took to the music & enjoyed it so much that we even bought him a mini marimba so that he can make some music @ home!!

Take care & I hope to be at Marimba soon again to enjoy the ambience, the good food & good company.

Keep well!!

Kind Regards

Thirloshnee Coopen

3 August 2009�

�Hi Alan

Thank you very much for giving us such a fantastic 50th birthday evening at Marimba..

The food was amazing.... in fact it was the best meal I had while in SA and we had some fantastic food.

Regards

Chris Wells

22 June 2009�

�Hi Alan

Just a short note to say thanks so much for organising my birthday dinner. We all had such great fun, the food was superb and the service was excellent. Friends and family were delighted with everything and vowed to return again!

Please pass on our great thanks to your staff, Ruby, Clyde et al.... they were so professional and on hand always!

Once again, thanks so much for all your assistance.

Kind regards

Maria Ramos

28 March 2009�

"Hi Alan

I just wanted to say a very very big thank you to you and your staff for making the best day of our lives so perfect! We together with each and every one of our guests had a fantastic time. We could not have chosen a better venue to host our wedding reception. Your staff were friendly, helpful, professional and organised. I have never experienced such impeccable service at any other restaurant.

Many of our guests only had good things to say about your restaurant and up until today, cannot stop talking about how fantastic the food was! Thank you to all of you for being so flexible and accommodating of our needs. You certainly made our wedding day perfect! We will certainly not hesitate to recommend Marimba for any function to anyone.

Many thanks!

Lisa de Vos

14 March 2009"

�Hi Alan /Clyde

Thank you Thank you. Friday night was awesome. My work mates celebrating my birthday with me were very impressed with the venue, service, and friendly staff.

The menu which you devised especially for me was very very tasty and my guests enjoyed the food very much..Some of my guests e-mail me this morning asking for your e-mail address. May your restaurant grow from strength to strength in 2009

Warm regards

Connie

Standard Bank, 30 January 2009�

"Hello Clyde

Thank you Thank you Thank you!

The ambience, the feel, the band, the location.....and the food!! ...simply set my soul alight! It was awesome! Thank you too, to your staff � so kind, pleasant and helpful.

I have of course referred your restaurant several times before and since.

Thank you once again and may all your dreams come true in 2009.

Regards

Rokea Wilson

Western Cape Tourism

30 December 2008"

�Good morning Alan

Hope you well.

Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. Last night was totally amazing. My staff can't stop raving about the service, the band and the venue it's self. Your staff really did a great job last night. They are friendly, on the ball and filled with lots of energy. We enjoyed every moment and not to mention the food WOW!!!! it was Delicious each and every last piece.

Thank you so much for having us and please send my regards to Clyde he was awesome and helped us quite a lot.

Regards

Portia Mnyamana

Technology Corporate Management (Pty) Ltd

12 December 2008�

�Good Morning Alan....

As by now u most probably know that we took over the party!!!!

WE HAD THE BEST TIME!!!!!!!

My manager and work mates where most impressed

I will highly recommend your restaurant as it was smooth sailing in terms of planning from start to finish.

Flexibilty is really your middle name!!!!! cheers!!!

Juanita Jonathan

Absa Bank

13 December 2008�

"THANK YOU FOR A FANTASTIC EVENING � Vibe, Music, Food & Service was excellent!

Thanks & Kind Regards,

Sermone Temmers

Robinson Liquors (Pty) Ltd

28 November 2008"

"Dear Alan & Staff

We would like to thank you and all your staff for the most fantastic poker/cocktail event last night ... it was wonderful.

Everything went off smoothly .

The service and everything else connected with this event was handled with aplomb. The food and snacks were delicious.

We would like to thank Clyde for his professional approach to working with us.

Congratulations and keep it up.

Regards

Mantombi Masoka

Marketing: Events Co-Ordinator

Nedgroup Investments

21 November 2008"

"Dear Alan

Many thanks for the excellent breakfast at your venue yesterday. Please extend our congratulations to your staff for a job well done.

Kind regards.

Rene Grimmbacher

Lexis Nexis

21 November 2008"

"Dear Alan,

Many thanks for hosting a most enjoyable end of year function for Accenture at Marimba � we had a lovely time!

Your assistance from the outset with arranging the Jazz trio and DJ right up to the end with setting up the audio recording for Donovan, our Senior Executive, is very much appreciated!

Titch was a gracious and helpful host and Ashley�s music went down well resulting in some people only leaving after 02h00. Nick�s assistance with Donovan�s visuals and audio clip is also very much appreciated.

I�ll be happy to recommend Marimba for a large variety of functions!

Regards

Elize

Elize Wiese

Accenture

Office Manager, Cape Town, South Africa

15 November 2008"

"Hi Alan...

Yes, indeed!

The function was a GREAT success!

The client really enjoyed and really enjoyed working with your professional,

helpful and enthusiastic staff!

Titch, especially, made our evening and event most enjoyable and was always

on hand to attend to any major or minor requests and together with his staff

- provided an excellent service.

Thanks to all.

Many thanks

Lisa Wynne

SHOW WORKS

14 November 2008"

"Dear Alan and staff,

I should very much like to compliment you, your managers and staff, on an excellent job done to assist me with Alexis and Jason's wedding on Saturday 08/11/08.

You have chosen and trained your staff extremely well. I found them to very professional, polite, friend, intelligent and helpful. Clyde was exceptional in his help, calm manner and the way in which he treated his staff, setting a wonderful example of how the hospitality business should be run, and despite not feeling well he was still cheerful and did more to help than anyone could have expected.

I would grade your service at Marimba with an A+. You and your managers have every right to be very proud of your establishment and staff.

I hope in future to be doing more business with you.

I will certainly recommend your restaurant as an ideal city venue.

May you carry on with this successful business for many years to come.

Congratulations to all involved.

Warm regards,

Pam Gray Dip WP (Inst WP)

(Institute of Professional Wedding Planners)

Principal Coordinator

Affinity Events and Wedding Coordination

11 November 2008"

"Dear Alan

All I can say is WOW WOW WOW, your guys have really outdone themselves.

From my first call of enquiry, until we said our goodbyes, it was service with a smile.

The restaurant is cozy, smart and the welcome was as if I arrived home after a looong journey .

The well presented meals were so delicious and plenty.

Titch suggested a special moment for a toast of Champagne which was very special and a special thanks to him for excellent service.

It felt like we had the place to ourselves - the attention from your staff was fabulous, I want to really single out Shimmey, she has really been a jewel, soft & sweet and presented herself so well.

Our guests and specially my husband had an unforgettable evening.

Thank you for a remarkable evening & do know that I will and already started to advertise Marimba restaurant.

We hope to return soon.

Much thanks

Sonia

22 September 2008"

"Hello Alan

Thank you for a fabulous awards function and judges luncheon!

We had wonderful time and an excellent function

I was very happy - great party!!

Thanks for all the efforts.

Sandy Edwards

Branch Manager - Cape

Homemakers Expo

2 September 2008"

Dear Alan

Thanks! Your staff were great and it was a good experience. I know there

were challenges due to the late arrival of some of our delegates but you

dealt with these well so many thanks! I think the food was great and more

importantly your staff were attentive to a tired and hungry audience.

Many thanks

Helen Scanlon

Centre For Transitional Justice

7 September 2008

"Hello Alan

Just a short note to say thanks so much for a fantastic evening at Marimba Restaurant last night.

From the food, to the service, the ambiance and the music� we loved it all. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish.

Thanks again!

Krista French

PA to I.Wienburg (CEO)

National Sea Rescue Institute

29 August 2008"

"Hi Alan,

Thank you once again for everything. Titch was amazing and organized everything perfectly. So glad that you were able to attend and see what we were all about!

Best Regards,

Kaley Spragge

Amy Biehl Foundation

23 August 2008"

"Dear Alan

Thank you so much for a fabulous event yesterday, everything went off really well. I must extend a VERY special thank you to Mabs &Clyde who were truly lifesavers and handled everything so professionally.

We look forward to working together again real soon

Regards

Cheryl &Businesswomen�s Association members

21 August 2008"

"Hi Alan,

Thanks for your note. I personally cannot say enough good about Marimba and your team. They were always accommodating, courteous and on the ball, and always with a smile. Our day job is not event planning, so thank you for putting up with us, and all my nervous Nellie questions - we had a ball, and will definitely be back for more.

Kindest rgds,

Carrington of Hip Hop Clothing

14 August 2008"

"Hi there Alan

Thanks so much for all the effort and preparation you put into last night's function. I can assure you, your efforts have not gone unnoticed! We all thoroughly enjoyed the fine food, and drink as well as the entertainment which created the perfect ambience.

Everything was of the highest standard, and we are most satisfied :). I certainly look forward to working with Marimba in the future.

Best regards

Lesley of Safmarine

13 August 2008"

"Hi Alan

We have had such awesome feedback from Friday night. These guys are going to

21st's every week and many of them have said it was the best 21st they have been to. Peter hasn't stopped thanking us.

Feedback on staff, food, venue etc:

1) Everyone raved about the venue.

2) Your staff were very friendly and went out of their way to accommodate

us. Nothing was too much trouble.

3)The lamb and chicken was delicious.

4) The DJ was great.

Thanks for everything.

Regards

Debbie

8 August 2008"

Hi Alan

Thank you for your time and effort to accommodate us in Marimba. The BAT conference went smoothly and the client has received nothing but positive feedback. Please forward a huge thanks to your team for their great support and understanding.

Kind Regards,

Nancy

Rainbow Experiential Marketing

28 February 08

Hi Alan,

We had a wonderful birthday celebration. We were very impressed with the venue and service. The food was superb; compliments to your chef.

Many thanks,

Carmen. February 08

"Dear Alan

Thank you so much for a wonderful and most memorable experience at Marimba Restaurant on Friday 25 January 2008. Your hospitality was priceless. Your restaurant is a combination of so many beautiful things...the food, staff and entertainment. Just fabulous. We had no idea that it was such a gem. We all agree in saying that our expectations were exceeded by far. We will not only send our guests there, but we will visit the restaurant ourselves privately with our family and friends.

Kind regards,

Melonie Lloyd | Guest Relations Manager | Southern Sun The Cullinan |

30 January 2008"

�We are getting rave reviews from the staff today. Everybody really enjoyed the evening last night. A big thanks to all your staff for making our function such a success.

Protea Hotel Group

18 January 08"

�Thank you Alan. I was very happy with the way the function went and your team acted as excellent hosts to us. Please convey our thanks to them.�

Anne, Old Mutual

12 January 2008"

�Thanks for a great function - I only received good feedback and the people were really impressed with the venue. To re-iterate Anne's message - well done to your staff, excellent service.�

Valda, Old Mutual

12 January 2008"

�My staff and I had an absolutely wonderful evening at your restaurant. I certainly will be back again, I also told the rest of our management team what a fabulous restaurant Marimba is, and the food was superb!�

Aisha, Biggie Best

13 December 2007"

"Good Morning Alan,

Just a short note to say thank you for a wonderful evening! The entire evening was beautiful a big thank you and your wonderful and friendly staff that made our evening a success. Thank you.

Beaulah Magerman

Receptionist/Admin

ATIO interactive division

19 November 2007"

"Dear Alan,

I would like to thank you and your staff for the wonderful evening on Saturday. Your professional staff and the warm atmosphere went a long way to creating an evening of great success which was enjoyed by all. The food was incredible and I am sure Marimba�s will be a talking point for a long time to come.

Regards,

Venessa Herman

27 October 2007"

"Visited Marimba with our group, touring from the UK. Had the most amazing experience! It was Africa with elegance. The service was outstanding, from the waitrons rinsing our hands & placing our serviettes in our laps to the professional manner in which my wine was served. The food was delicious! I was even impressed by the African bread we were served in

little pots. All round, Marimba was best!

Food24.com - 12 June 2007"

"Visited Marimba last night. Cape Town - you have been redeemed! Great service, Great atmosphere, Superb Food (I had the Franschoek Salmon - to die for...), My friend had the Espetada, Great African Music - a girl with a voice as smooth as silk, All in All, I would give this restaurant a 5star review!! Well done, keep it up! (Muk, 3 November 2006)

"Thanks for a most exquisite location! Cape Town's hot spot of note!" -

Jo-Ann Strauss (Miss SA 2000)

"Great venue" - Valli Moosa - Minister of Tourism and Environmental Affairs;

"How swell, how witty, how sweet, how grand" - Cassandra Wilson, Grammy

Award Winning internationally acclaimed jazz vocalist;

"What an absolutely wonderful experience it was visiting Marimba last night.

This restaurant is top class and definitely the one of the best, if not THE

BEST restaurant Cape Town has to offer. I visited Marimba for the first

time last Thursday and I decided then and there I was going to come back for dinner. Because Tucan Tucan is my favourite band in Cape Town I decided that last night was the night. There were 4 of us and we all had a splendid time. I have to compliment the management, waitrons, chef's and everyone else involved in the "Marimba Experience". There isn't anything about the place I would change. The food, atmosphere, decor, entertainment and service was superb. I have become so accustomed to getting bad service at restaurants but last night gave me some hope. My dad even suggested that we visit Marimba once a week. If I had the budget I definitely would. Marimba, you are doing a great job - keep it up. You have 4 very impressed customers who will find it hard to dine anywhere else in the future. THUMBS UP FOR MARIMBA - Shelly, Gardens".

This is just a little note to say a BIG THANK YOU SO MUCH for making our friend Lee's Birthday so SPECIAL on Wednesday! She was really touched by all that you did - THANK YOU! And I will definitely be having my party at Marimba's! You have the BEST most DELICIOUS oysters I have ever eaten! For my Birthday I will eat the whole tank! Ha ha ha! I went to bed smiling after the amazing Seafood Platter we had- You guys ROCK!" - Bronwyn, Somerset West.

"Thank you so much for all you did to make Stacy's Batmitzvah the success it was! The venue of course was quite amazing, and then the first course laid out on the tables was really impressive, and tasted fantastic! The main course was great!, it looked so good, and so much food! and tasted even better! To say nothing of the fruit and the chocolate sauce! It knocked us, and all our guests, for a loop!!! We were thrilled with it all, and with the wonderful service! Nothing could be faulted, and thank you very much indeed for helping to make the day so special for Stacy, and for me, and my family" - Merryl, Cape Town.

"Hi Tim, Zibeth and I would like to thank you and your team for a wonderful evening last night. Everyone there spoke very highly of the service, food, atmosphere and music and overall management. Thanks to you, Lucan, Lynette, the chefs, team in the kitchen and waitrons. Hopefully we can have another function with you shortly"! Serena, Cape Town.

�A great gastronomic experience with great music and exceptional service.�

Bob, London.

�A menu of diversity and a very relaxing and enjoyable visit.� Stuart Smith, UK. �Been there and done that in Cape Town but this is the coolest, hot spot in town.�

Juli, Durban

�A fresh breeze, the smell of the sea, a smile � that�s Cape Town��

Hilary, Cape Town.

REVIEWS FROM THE MEDIA�

Marimba Magic

It somehow seems too cold and clinical to go for dinner inside the Cape Town Convention Centre. But that�s only until you enter the magic that is Marimba.

Sparkly spotlights that illuminate a mahogany bar and warm wooden flooring immediately comforts. In fact, the infusion of deep browns, soft reds and plush caramels, makes this the perfect place to spend a cold winter�s evening in style.

Especially now that they�ve got Lindsey Venn from Aubergine and Beluga fame in charge of the kitchen. Venn is the man behind Marimba�s newfound culinary reputation and the brilliant new concept dubbed Marimba Feast.

He grew up in the Transkei and during a visit to his family, he realised how much more intimate it is "to sit around a table as family or friends and all dish out of big bowls".

That�s exactly what inspired the new Marimba Feast. Venn wanted to take the traditional kitchen dinner and translate it into a stylish restaurant experience where patrons feel "like they�re sharing a meal together" � as opposed to ogling each other�s perfectly plated dinners.

So this is how it all works... book a table for 5 people minimum and pre-select a couple of dishes from the menu (see below). On the night, pitch up, sit down and a wonderful spread wil appear on the table. Everyone dishes from the same bowls on to individual plates. It creates a lovely intimacy.

Presented on beautifully crafted, African styled wooden platters, the food is simple � in some cases simple to the point where it�s a tad boring � but exceptionally well prepared. Not many restaurants get it right, but here the meat and the fish is perfectly done, succulent and flavourful. And where in SA they find such fresh ingredients I would love to know�

You may find yourself trying to figure out what the secret to the perfectly convivial atmosphere is. Maybe the aromatic spices from all over Africa that bring sensational aromas and flavours to the table? Or the fact that the meal is all about sharing? Or perhaps it's the laid-back strains of classic Edith Piaff covers that float above it all.

Only then do you notice the Kenyan woman by the piano in the corner, who's been providing the soundtrack to the evening. I look at her as I tuck into my banana toffee pudding and think, wow this is magic!

Lize de Kock

iAfrica.com

13 June 2006

MARIMBA RESTAURANT - FOR THE PERFECT BLEND OF GOOD FOOD, MUSIC AND CONVERSATION

Do forgive me if this review sounds like an advertorial for Marimba Restaurant. But, put this experience to the test: see the show and you know what I mean.

Many people will agree that a great evening out would, in some way or another, include good food and some form of entertainment. The Marimba Restaurant seems to have the right formula to bring these two features together in a relaxed yet sophisticated way.

The food is tremendous. The restaurant is a top class venue that also features fantastic music as opposed to a music venue which also happens to serve food. This makes a big difference in the perfect evening

Their attention to detail is second to none. Trio (Bongani Sotshononda on chromatic marimba, Nelson Malela on keyboards and piano and Sylvain Baloubeta on bass guitar) play the softest, most palatable jazz that stays comfortably in the background. The sensual Rene Gouf, joining them on stage, commands attention with her soft-as-custard voice and her confident but unobtrusive stage presence. She is a younger Cesaria Evora, I think, and no sooner had I the thought, when she started singing an Evora song, and another and yet another.

Then Gouf and pianist Malela start to flirt with playful glances and teasing smiles - the rapport was electric. And there is very little more pleasing than to have great company, good food on your plate and your senses being stirred by the smooth sounds of a serenading songstress.

RAFIEK MAMMON

CAPE TIMES

19 NOVEMBER 2005

"SOUL FOOD

Though the common perception is that Cape Town live music venue and restaurant Marimba is part and parcel of the Cape Town Convention Centre, this is only a half-truth. The beautifully designed space certainly plays host to many a CTICC post-conference function due to its ideal position, but it is very much its own dining and entertainment entity. Designed by restaurant expert Cleon Romano, the space pays homage to one of the musical icons of the African continent, the marimba.The musical flavour is most noticeable of course, with regular jazz singers performing during the week and adding to the sophisticated laid-back atmosphere. On the food side, new chef in charge is Cape Town wunderkind Lindsay Venn who has made his way here from stints at Aubergine and Beluga. Venn's inspired input at Marimba is noticeable - he is passionate about his country and the continent, and this is evident in the Pan African-influenced menu choices. My starter of Masai Mara Vegetable Sushi consisted of a spicy vegetable mix encased in a 'roll' of mielie pap and served with a generous dollop of harissa (instead of wasabi - get it?). This was a cleverely executed play on the Japanese speciality, celebrating local food heritage perfectly. My partner's ostrich carpaccio with an aubergine relish was pronounced delish though I thought it needed a little kick. For mains I opted for the Soweto curry (served in its own potjie pot), with sump and beans and sambals - it was sufficiently fragrant and spicy for a cold Cape Town evening. My partners main course of kingklip served with parsley potatoes was absolutely outstanding, and I will definitely be going back for another taste. After a post-prandial cigar in the super-slick smoking lounge and bar, we found room to share ivory "tusks" - white chocolate cones filled with a firm, dense chocolate mousse. After more music from jazz diva Denay Willie we agreed we would head back when next in the mood for an Afropolitan night on the town."

Style Magazine

August 2005

"Nina Simone show done the right way.

I must admit I wasn't expecting what was present. What a show.

Michell\e Maxwell extends herself by attacking the songs and music of simone with great abandon and exuberance....

My Baby Just Cares for Me had the punters eating out of the palms of their hands.....

This is a must see show even if you are not a fan of Simone because all the songs are presented to perfection. You wont be disappointed."

Eric Alan, Cape Argus, February 2005

"I had a wonderful evening at Marimba and enjoyed some marvellous food and brilliant music. Tim was a wonderful host. Warm regards and best wishes" - Natalie B Becker, P4 Radio, April 2004

"SUPERJAZZ is a concept the Marimba Restaurant has launched as part of their Sunday evening repertoire. And if this is the kind of artists they want to

host, then the term SuperJazz certainly is a most appropriate description.

The evening of jazz tunes accompany the wonderful ambience and the good food in the restaurant and the music is never intrusive. The same can be said about the stage presence of this quartet. One watches them because one wants to, not because one is forced to.

On a Sunday evening and at a venue where most people want to chill out, this kind of ensemble is perfect to wash away the blues of the week or to ease oneself into the new week with some soothing, soft jazz. Be warned, though, this is serious jazz. If you are an ardent jazz lover, then this is the Full Monty".

Rafiek Mammon, Cape Times, March 2004.

"Wow - summore pse!!!" - Mynie Grov� - South African music legend.

"I had a wonderful evening at Marimba and enjoyed some marvellous food and brilliant music. Tim was a wonderful host. Warm regards and best wishes" - Natalie B Becker, P4 Radio, March 2004

"A magical journey in music wonderland is the ideal embellishment to a

wonderfully prepared meal",

Rafiek Mammon, Cape Times, February 2004.

�Many restaurants fall prey to Paul Simon�s cynical statement that promises are nothing but a pocketful of mumbles. They all promise good service and great food. Marimba restaurant goes one step further with their promise of an evening out which is much more than just a gastronomic experience. They guarantee and evening of fine dining, outstanding music and exceptional service. The proof of the pudding was certainly in the eating as they kept their promise on all three scores.�

Rafiek Mammon, Cape Times, 31 October 2003.

�It is possible to see trouble when you approach it. By the time you enter the doors of Marimba, that chance of you turning around is minimal,�

Kerneels Breytenbach, Insig, December 2003.

��when you listen to the brains behind the concept, this new music heart is still to beat wildly.�

Die Burger, 31 October 2003.

�The Cape�s latest stylish hang out��

Marianna Malan, Die Burger, 18 November 2003.

�Not sure how to spend a Sunday evening? The Marimba restaurant is quite a good choice for an evening of fine entertainment and delectable gastronomy,�

Rafiek Mammon, Cape Times, 11 December 2003

�Marimba fills a huge gap in the market. Where else in Cape Town can you listen to jazz of the standard they were playing on the Monday night I went and eat the kind of delicious gourmet food I are, which chef Gernot Bunke is renowned for? Marimba is a big, classy, jam-packed, sense-of-occasion restaurant with an international feel, designer chairs you can happily sit all night in and a couple of long bars for late-night arrivals. We even got a taste of Bongani Sotshononda playing a bluesy marimba. Perfect.�

Hilary Prendini Toffoli, Style Magazine, January 2004.

�While its slick Afro-chic design and great food promise an experience on the expensive side, the restaurant's prices are not beyond the average Capetonian budget. With an audience made up predominantly of locals, Marimba also seems to get the approval of Cape Town's most critical diners � the people who live here,�

Karyn Maughan, Cape Argus Tonight.

Jazz, Rhythm and Blues.

"EVENING OUT IN A GRAND TRADITION

Marimba has become synonymous with good food and great music. But one senses that they are trying to go the proverbial extra mile with an assortment appealing to more than just the senses of taste and hearing.

There is so much one can feel and see as well. It is all in the way the evening is packaged. There is something to be said for making an evening out a treasure and Marimba seems to have the ideal recipe - one that allows their patrons to spend the evening in their company rather than having to go elswhere to complete their evening.

The evening is worked out almost perfectly - after the starters and during the main meal the show is mellow and low key - with just the right pace and atmosphere for diners to warm up to the band, admirably led by Dennay Willie who is in her elliment. The play list starts out as a sophisticated fusion of laid back jazzy tunes like All of Me and Route 66 and progressively becomes more throaty and comfortably loud.

The only thing missing from the title is the word "soul". This show definately has much of it. These people know how to entertain and how to make patrons feel welcome, just the way an evening out should be."

Rafiek Mammon, Cape Times, 12 November 2004