{"id":97912,"date":"2022-11-24T08:40:41","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T08:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/?p=97912"},"modified":"2022-11-24T08:40:41","modified_gmt":"2022-11-24T08:40:41","slug":"the-winners-of-the-2022-eat-out-woolworths-restaurant-awards-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test10.co.za\/C\/the-winners-of-the-2022-eat-out-woolworths-restaurant-awards-announced\/","title":{"rendered":"The winners of the 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"

The top restaurants in South Africa were announced at the 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards<\/span><\/a> on Sunday 20 November at GrandWest in Cape Town. The industry was celebrated in a spectacular display of gourmet food, creative drinks and top-notch entertainment. Over 700 guests attended, including some of SA\u2019s favourite celebrities.<\/p>\n

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The new star rating system results were announced, with restaurants being awarded either one, two or three stars. To be included on the shortlist, each restaurant had to achieve a minimum rating of 70 points out of 100.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This was based on several factors, including the quality of their offering \u2013 from the d\u00e9cor, ambience and service to the wine list, ingredients used and quality of the food. One star was awarded to those restaurants who scored 70 \u2013 80, two stars to those scoring 80 \u2013 90, and three stars to those scoring 90+ points, with Restaurant of the Year awarded to the establishment with the highest score.<\/p>\n

Twelve special individual awards were given out: the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant of the Year Award, the Eat Out Woolworths Financial Services Chef of the Year Award, the Eat Out Retail Capital Best New Restaurant Award, the Eat Out Naked Malt Rising Star Award, the Eat Out Woolworths Icon Award, the Eat Out Woolworths Sustainability Award, the Eat Out WCellar Wine Service Award, the Eat Out Woolworths Financial Services Service Excellence Award, the Eat Out Stella Artois Best Destination Restaurant Award, the Eat Out VISI Style Award, the Eat Out Valpr\u00e9 Lannice Snyman Lifetime Achievement Award and the Eat Out Woolworths Lockdown Innovation Award \u2013 the latter paying homage to the harsh reality that restaurants have navigated over the past two years.<\/p>\n

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The following Eat Out stars were awarded:<\/h3>\n

Three-star restaurants<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n
KZN<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The LivingRoom at Summerhill Guest Estate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Western Cape<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La Colombe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PIER Restaurant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Salsify at the Roundhouse<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wolfgat<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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Two-star restaurants<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Western Cape<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ARKESTE by Richard Carstens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Belly of the Beast<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chefs Warehouse at Beau Constantia<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00cblgr<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Foxcroft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
FYN<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La Petite Colombe<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spek & Bone<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Pot Luck Club<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Gauteng<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Test Kitchen Carbon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Zioux<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n
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One-star restaurants<\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Gauteng<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Culinary Table<\/td>\nModern Tailors<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Forti Grill & Bar<\/td>\nS\u00e9jour<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Les Cr\u00e9atifs Restaurant<\/td>\nThe Shortmarket Club Johannesburg<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Marble Restaurant<\/td>\nUkk\u014d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Western Cape<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
beyond<\/td>\nPost & Pepper<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Chefs Warehouse at Tintswalo Atlantic<\/td>\nRIVA Fish Restaurant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Clara\u2019s Barn<\/td>\nRust en Vrede Restaurant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Emazulwini<\/td>\nRykaart\u2019s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Epice<\/td>\nThe Table at De Meye<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Farro<\/td>\nThe Melting Pot<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hemelhuijs<\/td>\nThe Werf Restaurant at Boschendal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Indochine Restaurant at Delaire Graff Estate<\/td>\nThe Test Kitchen Fledgelings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ouzeri<\/td>\nThe Waterside Restaurant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

From the Judging Panel:<\/h3>\n

For the first time ever, the star-rated and winning restaurants were determined by a panel of judges that were not anonymous. Along with chief judge Abigail Donnelly, this year\u2019s judging panel included Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, chef Karen Dudley, sommelier Moses Magwaza, food activist and cookbook author Mokgadi Itsweng, and food writer and broadcaster Anna Trapido.<\/p>\n

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Chief judge Abigail Donnelly<\/strong> adds, \u201cThis year has been an exciting year of change and new opportunities for Eat Out and for the restaurants in South Africa. The new awards celebrate all kinds of establishments with the three-, two- and one-star system. This follows international trends and is the eating platform that South Africa needs right now. I do believe that the restaurants will embrace this change. Having the panel of judges visit the restaurants under their own names has been a more transparent judging process, which we feel has been kinder to chefs. The quality of the food I\u2019ve eaten has amazed me, especially as we\u2019ve just come out of the pandemic. The chefs are cooking with their hearts and souls. Personally, it’s been wonderful being back at Eat Out and being able to introduce these new awards to the industry. It\u2019s been very meaningful to me.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

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The winners within the respective categories are as follows:<\/h3>\n

Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant of the Year<\/h4>\n

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The Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant of the Year was awarded to The LivingRoom at Summerhill Guest Estate<\/strong> in Durban, Kwa-Zulu Natal.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Chef Johannes Richter showcases the province\u2019s culinary diversity from garden to plate, expressed through his fine French training and passion for Asian techniques. \u201cWhat we do has a very honest base,” says Richter. “Our agenda from day one has been to give South Africans a truly unbiased platform for their cultural identity. I am just so glad that this wave is picking up and people are understanding what we are doing. Our team lives it, we live it, there are a lot of actors in the back that make this happen. I am in awe.”<\/p>\n

Eat Out Woolworths Financial Services Chef of The Year<\/h4>\n

The Eat Out Woolworths Financial Services Chef of The Year is John Norris-Rogers<\/strong>. Norris-Rogers has a long history with the La Colombe group and is currently at the helm of PIER<\/strong> in the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. He creates impeccably considered dishes that are skilfully crafted and imbued with sophisticated flavours. Presented with perfectly matched tableware, his personality shines through on each plate. And, what\u2019s more, he has perfectly incorporated the restaurant\u2019s scenic seaside setting into his menu.<\/p>\n

Eat Out Woolworths Financial Services Service Excellence Award<\/h4>\n

The Eat Out Woolworths Financial Services Service Excellence Award went to Forti Grill & Bar<\/strong> in Pretoria. Forti Grill & Bar is known for a number of things that make for an unforgettable visit: its Mediterranean-flavoured menu, its amazing wines, and even a little operatic singing courtesy of its owner. But what also gets its patrons returning time after time is its attentive-yet-unobtrusive service and welcoming ambience created by the entire team.<\/p>\n

Eat Out <\/b>WCellar Wine Service Award<\/h4>\n

Victor Okolo<\/strong>, from Salsify at The Roundhouse<\/strong> in Cape Town was named winner of the Eat Out WCellar Wine Service Award. With a deep knowledge of his wine list, Victor is assured in his recommendations, yet humble in his approach and delivery.<\/p>\n

Eat Out VISI Style Award<\/h4>\n

Zioux<\/strong> in Johannesburg was recognised with the Eat Out VISI Style Award for representing a new style of dining here in South Africa, one that harnesses the city\u2019s powerful cosmopolitan energy, turning into a night-time venue pulsing with great music that celebrates the heartbeat and soul of Johannesburg.<\/p>\n

Eat Out Retail Capital Best New Restaurant Award<\/h4>\n

Dusk<\/strong> in Cape Town walked away with the Eat Out Retail Capital Best New Restaurant Award. This restaurant pushes the boundaries of taste with an innovative menu characterised by experimental fermentation and unusual ingredients that range from misos, garums and shoyus to lacto-ferments. Equally innovative is the interior, with its low lighting and dark sophistication complimenting the menu to make for an immersive, highly sensory dining experience.<\/p>\n

Eat Out Naked Malt Rising Star Award<\/h4>\n

Mmabatho Molefe<\/strong><\/a>, from Emazulwini<\/strong> in Cape Town, won the Eat Out Naked Malt Rising Star Award. Mmabatho evokes an emotional connection to food with truly inspirational and distinctively clever recipes that transform favourite meals from her childhood into fine-dining dishes. Her maverick food pays homage to her heritage and represents an exciting new approach to South African cuisine.<\/p>\n

Eat Out Woolworths Icon Award<\/h4>\n

La Madeleine<\/strong> in Pretoria walked away with the Eat Out Woolworths Icon Award for serving food of unwavering quality and delivering consistently high levels of service that brings back diners time and time again. The long-established eatery offers a superbly skilled, rich and memorable epicurean experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Eat Out Woolworths Lockdown Innovation Award<\/h4>\n

Chef Liam Tomlin<\/strong><\/a>, from Chefs Warehouse Group<\/strong> in Cape Town, was awarded the Eat Out Woolworths Lockdown Innovation Award. He was acknowledged for being instrumental in bringing the challenges faced by the restaurant industry during SA\u2019s lockdown into the national spotlight.<\/p>\n

Eat Out Valpr\u00e9 Lannice Snyman Lifetime Achievement Award<\/h4>\n

Rudi Liebenberg<\/strong><\/a>, from Belmond Mount Nelson Hotel<\/strong> in Cape Town, was honoured with the Eat Out Valpr\u00e9 Lannice Snyman Lifetime Achievement Award. Rudi has made an indelible mark on the restaurant industry. An early champion of sustainability, he worked under influential local and international chefs before owning his own restaurants and running the kitchens in some of our top hotels. Not merely satisfied with his own achievements, he has shared his knowledge widely and trained many people currently working in our industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Eat Out Woolworths Sustainability Award<\/h4>\n

FABER<\/strong> at Avondale in Paarl received the Eat Out Woolworths Sustainability Award in recognition of its commitment to implementing environmentally and socially responsible practices. The restaurant, and the wine estate it\u2019s located on, have established a reputation as both creators of premium organic wines and sustainability-driven food that incorporates organic, free range and low-carbon producing ingredients. The restaurant points the way forward for a farm-to-fork approach, making fine-dining quality food that is both environmentally and financially sustainable.<\/p>\n

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CEO of Woolworths Food and the title sponsor of this year\u2019s awards, Zyda Rylands, says <\/strong>\u201cWoolworths\u2019 partnership with Eat Out is rooted in our joint passion to celebrate our incredible South African talent in the hospitality industry, and to inspire many to make better food choices to eat well and to live well. We are proud to be associated with this refreshed version of the prestigious Eat Out Awards, particularly with such a great focus on inclusivity.”<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

I want to congratulate all the winners for their spectacular creativity and contribution to the South African restaurant industry,” said Aileen Lamb, Eat Out brand custodian and New Media CEO. “The industry has grown and adapted so much over the past three years, and the most beautiful thing we’ve seen is a sense of joint resilience. There’s a culture of camaraderie among restaurateurs that really came to the fore over the judging period and at the ceremony tonight.\u201d<\/p>\n

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About the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards<\/h3>\n

The Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards are South Africa\u2019s most comprehensive and respected restaurant awards, celebrating our best restaurants and chefs. It\u2019s an annual event hosted by Eat Out, which has been advising South Africans on where to find great food for the last 24 years.<\/p>\n

For 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards, restaurants will be awarded one, two, or three stars in recognition of excellence in all areas that make for a memorable dining out experience. The ratings were done by an experienced judging panel headed up by chief judge Abigail Donnelly. Abigail worked with fellow judges Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen<\/a>, chef Karen Dudley, sommelier Moses Magwaza, food activist and cookbook author Mokgadi Itsweng<\/a>, and food writer and broadcaster Anna Trapido.<\/p>\n

Thanks to the efforts of its judging panel, along with the Eat Out\u2019s team of countrywide food reviewers, the 2022 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards will announce a list of SA\u2019s best 300 restaurants, including those that have received the further recognition of one, two or three stars.<\/em><\/p>\n

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