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By WSAM Reporter
Cape winelands’ culinary jewel, The Tangram Restaurant at Durbanville Hills Winery, has been awarded South Africa’s Best Restaurant at the 2023 Restaurant Week.
views heightened by mouth-watering menu.
To scoop the accolade, the eatery trounced 140 participating restaurants nationwide, bagging an overall average rating of 10 out 10 for service, cuisine and ambience.
Famed for its spectacular views of Table Mountain and Table Bay and contemporary finishes, The Tangram boasts the culinary dexterity of renowned Chef Tamzyn Ehlers, who uses only the freshest ingredients and creatively ensures an extraordinary visual and taste experience. Its interior décor is a splash of light and contemporary space with a double volume ceiling, wood finishes, earthy tones and South African décor, offers panoramic views.
Dirk Steyn, The Tangram general manager, says it’s an incredible honour to be recognised as the best in South Africa.
“The hospitality industry is tough and very competitive. Consumers demand quality, creativity, exceptional service and unique experiences. Dining out is such a social and emotive engagement, and consumers have extremely high expectations.”
“Since we pride ourselves in delivering beyond expectations, our team are overjoyed by the announcement. Especially considering that people travelled from all corners of Cape Town to experience our offerings during Restaurant Week – diners we are sure will become regular customers.”
Restaurant Week was held from 29 September to 5 November and sees participating restaurants developing a special menu for diners to enjoy at discounted rates. Diners are encouraged to rate their experience allowing the top restaurants to be voted as such by those who enjoy eating out rather than a panel of judges.
Tangram is a Chinese geometrical seven-piece puzzle, consisting of five triangles, a square and a rhomboid, which can be arranged to make various forms and pictures to tell a story.
Durbanville Hills is situated a mere 20 minutes from Cape Town’s city centre, offers not only a breath-taking view of the Atlantic seaboard, but also boasts a terroir renowned for its award-winning Sauvignon Blanc and red wines.
2023 RESTAURANT WEEK AWARD-WINNING RESTAURANTS
Awards held in Cape Town.
Best Restaurant in South Africa – The Tangram at Durbanville Hills
Rating 10 (cuisine: 9.9, service: 10, ambience: 10)
Best of Cape Town – Homespun at The Andros
Rating 9.7 (cuisine: 9.7, service: 9.8, ambience: 9.6)
Best of Johannesburg – Marble
Rating 9.8 (cuisine: 9.6, service: 9.9, ambience: 9.8)
Best of Pretoria – Brasserie de Paris
Rating 9.8 (cuisine: 9.7, service: 9.9, ambience: 9.7)
Best of the Winelands – La Petite Colombe
Rating 10 (cuisine: 10, service: 10, ambience: 9.9)
Best of Durban: The Chefs’ Table
Rating 9.7 (cuisine: 9.8, service: 9.8, ambience: 9.4)
FRANSCHHOEK’S CULINARY PROWESS SHOWS UP
Distinguished for its revered culinary capital title, the Franschhoek valley proudly showcased its exceptional dining landscape by scooping several top accolades at the prestigious 2023 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards held in Cape Town on Monday.
Stars were awarded in the 1 star category for points earned between 70 and 79 out of 100; for 2 stars between 80 and 89 points; and over 90 for the ultimate 3 stars.
Franschhoek proudly boasts its culinary prowess with several 1-star awarded restaurants, including: Chef’s Warehouse at Maison; Le coin Français; Orangerie at Le Lude and Protégé. The only 2-Star accolade from Franschhoek was Epice, ranked among other highly esteemed 2-star awarded restaurants on the night.
The 3-Star ranking went to Franschhoek’s ARKESTE by Richard Carstens and La Petite Colombe. These prestigious acknowledgements reflect the region’s pursuit of culinary excellence, innovation, and unparalleled dining experiences. La Petite Colombe also secured a special award – the ‘Eat Out Patrón Mixology award, with judges expressing: “Their cocktails are phenomenal, and there is true innovation in their alternative, non-alcoholic drinks menu.”
