The Whippet has a love affair with fudge. These awesome blocks of greatness was first found in a letter written by Emelyn Battersby Hartridge, a student at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, New York. She wrote that her schoolmate’s cousin made fudge in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1886 and sold it for 40 cents a pound. In…
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Year end furniture sale
We are entering the final stretch of the year and have decided to once again launch a year-end furniture sale. For those that don’t know, The Whippet (Jaco and Lucky) manufactures all our own furniture from recycled wood. Every few months we completely revamp the store by selling out all the current furniture at ridiculously…
From milk to art
Whether it is a tulip, a swan or a leaf, we tend to judge the quality of a cappuccino, or at least the barista on how well he can make your skinny or full cream favourite into a piece of art. As part of our journey towards coffee excellence we have asked Ishan Natalie (two…
We’re celebrating Monday’s public holiday with Strawberries and Cream – #wimbledonstyle
Yes it’s not Wimbledon yet, but what better way to celebrate the public holiday than with Strawberries and Cream as well as three new Cap Classique (some still call it Champagne) varieties chosen by our resident wine expert Suzanne. We’ve decide to extend breakfast until 12:00 (for those that want to sleep in) and then…
All furniture in the store must go – we are revamping!
We are revamping the store with new furniture, and would love for you to take the current furniture off our hands, for 40% off the sales price. All furniture will be sold as is. All tables are less than 4 months old – so they are as good as new. If you would like to…
Cakes, Cakes and more Cakes!
Our local bakers have outdone themselves! Our milktarts speak for themselves, and now we are so glad to bring you some new baked heaven in the form of Lemon Curds and Blue Velvet cake – yes Blue Velvet – This Red Velvet Blue Berry infused cake will blow your mind. Share it is or be selfish…
Introducing our range of rustic furniture and our Trees-for-Linden drive.
The Whippet has a passion for fashion, food and drink and this also includes awesome furniture. We are proud to announce our new range of rustic furniture which you would have seen in the shop. Each piece we make comes from recycled wood and is made by Jaco himself and a helper. Above this we…
Love Coffee event 5 December – Book your tickets today before they sell out.
Due to a fully booked Love Coffee event last week we have decide to host another event on 5 December at 18:30 and lasts for about an hour or so. Love Coffee is all about learning how to taste coffee like you would taste a good wine – every sip has a unique flavour and…
The Whippet trading hours until end of 2012
We have had numerous questions around our trading hours for now until the end of 2012. Due to us only finding the right chef 2 weeks ago, Oefentse will be joining the Whippet on a full time basis from early 2013 onwards. From now until the end of the year we will be open on…
Where have we been the last few weeks – Lets launch Love Coffee!
I have to appologise for being so absent in the last few weeks. After much fan fair I announced that we had appointed a chef – well we had…. until het accepted another position the next day. So why not simply open our doors? Between me and Jaco we are both adamant not to open…
Free Wi-Fi at The Whippet!
Whether you need to send off an email, or simply need quick internet access while having your meeting (and one of our fresh croissants), you will enjoy all this access at No cost. Yes……We have decided to install Free Wi-Fi at The Whippet in Linden. So please come round and spread the news and make…
Second-hand hardback books wanted
You know that box in the back of that store room in your house filled with second hand hardback books. That box you have been you been keeping for the last 20 years…….we desperately need them for The Whippet – your beautiful books will form part of our main counter as decorative pieces. If you are…
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