high fashion, with its unique blue and white
dress code, as it is for seeing top thorough-
breds in action.
Just two weeks later, the international
thoroughbred community descends upon
the city for the Cape Thoroughbred Pre-
mier Yearling Sales January 20-21.
But there is also much to be enjoyed by be-
ing in Cape Town itself. A beautiful setting
on the Atlantic coast against the backdrop
of craggy mountains, it combines the best
of nature with a cool urban environment,
featuring hip bars, designer boutiques,
world-class restaurants and an intriguing
art scene. A multicultural destination, it's
the ideal spot for some winter sun, with its
summer season falling between mid-De-
cember and early January. If you're in town
for either event, here's what should be on
your own plate when you visit:
