Port Elizabeth Chronicles

These days you will find a burger on every menu. Why not? It’s an easy choice when you just want something to eat and not spend ages analysing a menu. So what does the friendly city offer in terms of a good burger? This review is just based on how the burger makes you feel and if it hits the “spot” No indebt analyses on bun quality or meat –to- bun ratio or any other burger rating criteria has been used. Ziggy’s – The Big Kuhuna burger, without a doubt the best burger in Port Elizabeth. Slightly spices beef patty offers a flavour explosion in your mouth. Combine this with the rough cut chips this is stands head and shoulders above the rest. Bridge Street Brewery – Found in Bridge Street in Brickmakerskloof, this eatery offers a burger that could easily be the best in PE. Coming a very close second, unfortunately just falling short compared to Ziggy’s. La Fiesta – This very popular take away joint around PE has a burger to die for. A bit more spice infused in the patty makes it...

So you are visiting Port Elizabeth from other parts of the republic, what do you do and where do you go? Obviously there is list upon list of stuff to do around the metro, however have you ever wondered what the local PE crowds get up too and where they go? Well here’s an unofficial list of stuff to do around the metro, in no particular order. The Valleys Market – This artisans market is held on the first Saturday of every month. Except January. Brainchild of Love Story, a non profit organisation, this market offers some exceptional street food and crafts. Food vendors set in an old warehouse in the Upper Valley Road with various food trucks set up outside the venue along the street. Live music with good food makes for a pleasant day, especially with some sunshine. Check out some specialty foods stalls and food trucks like the Taco Box, Wafelbak, Tio Ze and Culture Kitchen. De Kelder Restaurant – Situated right on Marine drive at the Protea Hotel, this old school restaurant brin...