I visited HQ (Headquarters) Restaurant twice last week. Serving just one kind of salad and one kind of steak, I enjoy on the simplicity of the experience. And so does the TBG (Tall Blonde Guy) it seems!

HQ Restaurant

On my second visit last week I ran into Matt, who, slightly out of breath, said, “Seth, oh my God, I JUST emailed you a TBG sighting ! He was HERE last night bru. HERE – IN HQ!!! The place was going nuts!! People weren’t sure how to contain themselves!” I took Matt to one of the sofa’s and got him a glass of water, as he calmed down.

He said they didn’t get a good shot, but the great man’s ever-present aura was very apparent. I finished my meal as quick as I could to get to my laptop to indulge in the finer details of this, the second sighting (how can we forget Skinstad’s treasured TBG sighting here) in just a fortnight.

Here it is:

It is always tricky for a standard camera
to record the TBG’s aura without destroying
the entire photograph.

 

Seth,

As you know i have run many fine establishments in Cape Town… and never in my life have i ever been tackled by one of my pretty little ‘angels’ that work for me.

I finally found my feet, took a moment or two to gather my thoughts…..and started yelling at her….. I wasn’t quite sure what was going on..

I thought to myself ‘did i possibly take her home and not call her the next day???? – the only logical explanation. Not quite sure what was happening i popped the question “why exactly did u tackle me?”

She said “isn’t it obvious?” i replied “no my angel, fill me in…”

She said, ‘the TBG is there and i need u to take a pic!’

I was stunned….how could i not have picked it up earlier…. That blinding white aura that just oozes greatness!!!

The vibe in HQ was so intense i cant even explain…. Everyone at their tables turned around, there was a sudden hush in the bar, and his aura even outshone the fire place!

It came time to take the pic….. i took about ten….. but his aura was too bright…. all i got was flashes of white light…

I let him chill out and he had the amazing HQ Sirloin (and a few Jack Blacks on tap of course…)

I finally managed to snap this pic when he was leaving. The blinding white energy had subsided just enough to get a pic!!!

The TBG with one of HQ’s angels – Carla.

Thanks TBG….u made our night…. and possibly Carla’s life!!!!!

later Seth

Matt

What a wonderful experience. I didn’t realise they had Jack Black Beer at HQ. that’s good to know. With a fireplace at HQ and Jack Black on tap, it seems The TBG is very much living within “The Vibe.” Beautiful stuff. Well done, HQ – that’s quite a drawcard!

If you’ve never been to HQ, seriously, give it a bash. It’s very cool. There is a bar/lounge section, as well as a chill out section with a fireplace. The chow is amazing as well.

Your classic steak Brasserie

It’s good – trust me

The fireplace
That’s what you’ve been looking for

But, more importantly, the rumours persist that The TBG is in London at the moment.

Keep an eye out there, ex pats. You may just get your special moment..