Blue Water Cafe, Imhoff Farm, Kommetjie

On a day such as today, when the weather in Cape Town is unparalleled, there can be no better place to enjoy brunch than from the balcony of the Blue Water Cafe. The sweeping panorama from the Sentinel in Hout Bay across the valley to the Fish Hoek mountains is still a scene of rural splendour, despite Man's best efforts to desecrate the valley with overdevelopment and inappropriate settlements. It is still possible to visualise what it must have been like in centuries past, when the valley was used for farming to provision the ships that called in at the Cape en route to and from the East, and Simon's Town in particular.

I ordered the Eggs Benedict - you may by now know that this is my favourite eating-out breakfast. It lived up to the high standards set by chef patron, Graham Isaacson, whose expert touch is evident in all the dishes served at the restaurants at this welcoming venue. The bacon was crispy and the rosti well-textured and tasty, the Hollandaise light and delicate. A garnish of fresh baby leaves from the herb garden and a drizzle of flavoursome oil provided the perfect finishing touch to lift this dish above the ordinary, and creating a taste sensation. Although I would have preferred softer eggs, this is in no way a criticism, as it is a personal preference and not one shared by many.

I wasn't the only one savouring the Eggs Benedict, judging by the plates passing by, and I will definitely be back, as I'm sure you will too!