- Posted by: Landia Davies
- November 26, 2007, 5:30 pm
The annual Eat Out Restaurant Awards ceremony is about rewarding culinary brilliance and launching the discerning restaurant guide for diners across South Africa.
On Sunday night the prestigious Eat Out Restaurant Awards for 2007 was held with delectable food and lovely bubbly in style at the Bay Hotel in Camps Bay, Cape Town.
The Eat Out awards ceremony on the 25th of November marked the 10th anniversary of this leading South African restaurant guide. Guests were treated to a splendid feast accompanied by dazzling entertainment, emceed by none other than the hilarious Capetonian comedian, Marc Lottering.
The Eat Out Restaurant Awards ceremony unfolded as follows:
• Woolworths/Taste Bursary: Simpiwe Siyata (Cape Town)
• Top 10 Restaurant Awards:
Western Cape-
Cape Town
1) Aubergine (Chef: Harald Bresselschmidt)
2) Ginja (Chef: Mike Bassett)
3) Jardine (Chef: George Jardine)
4) The Showroom (Chef: Bruce Robertson)Franschhoek, Cape Winelands
5) Bread & Wine (Chef: Neil Jewell)
6) Restaurant at Grande Provence (Chef: Peter Tempelhoff)
7) The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français (Chef: Margot Janse)Gauteng - Johannesburg
8) Linger Longer (Chef: Walter Ulz)
9) Roots at the Forum Homini Boutique Hotel (Chef: Philippe Wagenfuhrer)KwaZulu-Natal - Durban
10) 9th Avenue Bistro (Chef: Carly Goncalves)
• Eat Out Restaurant of the year: The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français (Franschhoek; Chef: Margot Janse) Top
• Service Award: The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français (Franschhoek; Chef: Margot Janse)
• Eat Out’s Chef of the Year: George Jardine (second time running for the chef of Jardine in Cape Town)
• Lifetime Achievement Award: Jos Baker (respected South African food & wine journalist)
Franschhoek is considered the gourmet capital of South Africa and as you can see the majority of Eat Out’s Top 10 restaurants are in the Western Cape, making it South Africa’s culinary centre. This year the Eat Out Restaurant Guide’s winning restaurant, The Tasting Room at Le Quartier Français in Franschhoek, is also number 47 on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants listing, due to its outstanding service and stunning cuisine. The Cape is a gourmands paradise with its enticing combination of award-winning restaurants and world-class wines complimented by magnificent scenery.
The Eat Out Awards ceremony truly is a spectacular event in South Africa’s scrumptious culinary calendar. This year’s Eat Out Magazine restaurant guide is a comprehensive taste trail of delights, so get sampling and don’t be shy!
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About the Author
Landia Davies has recently joined Africa Travel Guide as the new online editor. A nature lover and passionate traveler she loves exploring and is always looking for new adventures. Landia hopes to become a highly accomplished travel writer and knowledgeable vagabond. Growing up on the coast of South Africa, she enjoys the outdoors and soaking up local culture.
