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SAMREC

November 17, 2013March 27, 2014By The Starlit Path No Comments

I’ve always had a thing for animals. Especially wild, endangered or hurt ones.

Along the coast in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, lies the “South African Marine Bird Rehabilitation and Education Centre”. It’s also known as SAMREC.

We shot their video profile for them and I just remember thinking what a beautiful home and haven the team at SAMREC has created for these birds they find washed up and hurt on PE’s beaches.

The centre’s purpose isn’t just to rescue and rehabilitate, but to also inform and educate the public through their different programs.Tour our marine rehab and education centre and experience nature through sight, sound and touch.

Jeffrey's Bay, Restaurants

The Mexican

November 17, 2013March 27, 2014By The Starlit Path No Comments

Jeffrey’s Bay is a small beach town in South Africa along the east coast. It’s most famous for its annual international “Billabong Festival“. We filmed a cute little mexican restaurant at 19 Da Gama Road, whose specialty is Mexican, Grill & Seafood. We enjoyed shooting their profile for them!

An extensive range of cocktails includes the superb Blue Margherita and can be sampled on the deck whilst watching the day’s last waves roll in on J Bays famous beach.

Jeffrey's Bay, Restaurants

Die Walskipper

November 17, 2013March 27, 2014By The Starlit Path No Comments

I personally love the sea. I love places near the water, and when they offer light meals and drinks to go with the view, I know I’ve struck gold!

“Die Walskipper” is a lovely beach bar & restaurant situated along the coast in South Africa’s Jeffrey’s Bay.

The restaurant is situated on Clapton’s Beach between Jeffreys Bay and Aston Bay where “locals” and visitors can enjoy a mouth-watering array of seafood together with other South African dishes cooked to perfection on the coals.

It’s also a great place to have as a venue for special occasions such as weddings, office functions, birthday parties, club gatherings or any group event for which catering can be pre-arranged according to your special needs.

Bars & Pubs, Grahamstown

Prime

November 17, 2013March 27, 2014By The Starlit Path No Comments

Grahamstown is certainly a town in South Africa well-known for its nightlife. It’s been called a ‘student village’ as it houses the popular Rhodes University, so it’s no wonder there are countless bars, pubs and nightclubs to keep its young learners entertained!

We shot many bars, pubs & nightclubs while there, one of them being “Prime” at 63 New Street.

Prime offers the latest upmarket and trendy nightclub experience in Grahamstown. Previously known as Equilibrium (Est. 1999) and comprehensively revamped in Feb 2012, Prime has been providing the best in local, national and international talents to Grahamstown and the Eastern Cape for the past decade.

We had a lot of fun shooting this, and it’s definitely got us wanting to go back to Grahamstown soon!

Coffee Shops, Grahamstown

Madhatters

November 16, 2013October 15, 2020By The Starlit Path No Comments

Situated at 118 High Street in Grahamstown, South Africa, this quirky coffee shop & bistro is a popular hangout for students and professionals alike.

Renowned for its burgers, sandwiches, salads, quiches, cakes and an array of espresso’s and coffees, breakfast is served all day. It’s open Mondays to Fridays from 8am to 5pm and Saturdays from 9am to 3pm. We had a lot of fun shooting their profile, enjoy!

Bars & Pubs

Bridge Street Brewery

November 16, 2013By The Starlit Path No Comments

Located in the beautiful Baakens Valley of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, lies the Bridge Street Brewery.

Bridge Street Brewery is a Cafe Bar, Bistro & Micro-Brewery…

Serving draughts on tap, pizzas, burgers, steaks, tapas style cuisine whilst regularly featuring South Africa’s finest acoustic artists in a relaxed setting, with views of Port Elizabeth’s luscious green belt.

An ideal and diverse venue catering for groups/parties of all sizes, with walk-ins & children welcome!

We were so happy to film their profile, check it out below (and if you are ever in Eastern Cape South Africa, this must be your first stop!)

Coffee Shops, Port Elizabeth, Port Elizabeth, Restaurants

Bocadillos

November 15, 2013October 15, 2020By The Starlit Path No Comments

Bocadillos is located in Walmer, Port Elizabeth, South Africa. This trendy coffee shop / restaurant is really a sunny gem in the heart of 6th avenue Walmer.

It’s always buzzing with locals and is well known for its sweet treats and pastries. It has a fabulous bakery which is renowned for its artisan breads & French patisseries. Artisan breads are baked fresh daily on the premises using the finest stone-ground flour without preservatives. Delicious, simple, fresh food and addictive “Illy” coffee is prepared by expert baristas.

We loved shooting them. Watch below & see what all the fuss is about!

Points of Interest, Port Elizabeth

Ron Belling Art Gallery

November 14, 2013March 27, 2014By The Starlit Path No Comments

Located in the gorgeous neighbourhood of Park Drive in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, The Ron Belling Art Gallery is an absolute must for locals and tourists.

It houses a permanent exhibition of the late artist’s outstanding aviation and marine works. The gallery is located beside St. Georges Park in an Art Deco house built in 1930’s.

Ron Belling was a 20th century aviation historian and painter from Port Elizabeth, specializing in aircraft camouflage. He also made oil paintings of passenger liners that visited Port Elizabeth. His library includes a collection of photographs, drawings and sketches of early buildings in Port Elizabeth, many of which have now been demolished. We were honoured to shoot their video profile for them! Enjoy :)

Port Elizabeth, Restaurants

Charlie Superstar

November 14, 2013March 27, 2014By The Starlit Path No Comments

Charlie Superstar is a fantastic restaurant chain in Port Elizabeth, the main “Charlie Superstar Pizzeria” being along the popular “Stanley Street” Strip in Richmond Hill. It’s famous for it’s pizzas and pastas. It’s in a very pretty spot, so people tend to come in the early evenings for a bite and a glass of wine.

They also have a branch along the beachfront in the Summerstrand Village, which specializes in pizza & pasta also. And the last one in Richmond Hill is more a bistro & bar. Enjoy!