At Dubai’s glitzy 2004 World Culinary Awards ceremony Cape Town is Africa’s best food city, scooping up 7 of the 10 Awards, and South Africa crowned best culinary destination in Africa.
- La Colombe Group’s EPICE was crowned the best restaurant in Africa, while Luke Dale-Roberts‘ acclaimed restaurant, Salon, was the winner of the award for Africa’s best new restaurant.
- Chef Ryan Cole‘s Salsify at the Roundhouse was also awarded best landmark restaurant in Africa for the second time.
- Luke Dale-Roberts’ Salon in Woodstock, Cape Town, was awarded Africa’s Best New Restaurant’.
Cape Town is Africa’s best food city Â
South Africa is the best culinary destination on the continent, and Cape Town is its pride and joy with its tantalising range of gastronomic offerings from across the globe. It was named “Africa’s best culinary city destination” for the second time at the World Culinary Awards – a global initiative that recognises and rewards excellence in the international culinary industry.
The results follow a year-long search for the world’s leading culinary brands. Travel industry professionals and the public cast votes, with the nominee gaining the most votes in a category named the winner.
Rina van Staden, director of the World Culinary Awards, said: “Our winners are the visionaries whose creativity and craftsmanship bring joy to millions daily. Their hard work, commitment, and unwavering passion for the culinary arts inspire us all.”
THE WINNERS at the 2004 World Culinary Awards ARE:
Africa’s Best Restaurant: EPICE, Franschhoek; [ photo above]
Africa’s Best Rooftop Restaurant: The 11th Floor, Johannesburg;
Africa’s Best Asian Cuisine: TANG, Cape Town;
Africa’s Best Hotel Fine Dining Restaurant: SIBA – The Restaurant, Cape Town;
Africa’s Best Culinary Training Institution: Silwood School of Cookery;
Africa’s Best Farm-to-Table Restaurant: Babel @ Babylonstoren, Paarl;
South Africa’s Best Restaurant: EPICE, Franschhoek;
South Africa’s Best Hotel Restaurant: Azure Restaurant, 12 Apostles Hotel and Spa, Cape Town; and
South Africa’s Best Culinary Experience: Marble Restaurant.
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
WHAT: 2004 World Culinary Awards
WHERE: Cape Town and South Africa
INFO: News 24
