{"id":74595,"date":"2015-11-13T13:05:56","date_gmt":"2015-11-13T11:05:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.whalecottage.com\/blog\/?p=74595"},"modified":"2015-11-13T22:48:33","modified_gmt":"2015-11-13T20:48:33","slug":"delaire-graff-restaurant-best-winelands-restaurant-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chrisvonulmenstein.com\/blog\/cape-town\/delaire-graff-restaurant-best-winelands-restaurant-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Delaire Graff Restaurant Best Winelands Restaurant!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Delaire<\/a>Chef Michael Deg of Delaire Graff Restaurant must be a happy man, with the news that the restaurant has been named the Best Winelands Restaurant in our country, in the 2016 Great Wine Capitals Global Network Best of Wine Tourism Awards!<\/p>\n

The news must be \u00a0even more joyous for Chef Michael, given that he was excluded from the Eat Out<\/strong> Top 20 Restaurant shortlist (the Top 10 winners will be announced on Sunday<\/a><\/strong><\/span>), and the restaurant only scored a ‘Recommended’<\/em> rating by JP Rossouw in his 2016 Rossouw’s Restaurants Guide<\/a><\/strong><\/span>, rather odd as Rossouw was the restaurant judge for the regional Best of Wine Tourism Awards.<\/p>\n

The Best of Wine Tourism Awards accolade for Delaire Graff Restaurant is as follows: ‘Delaire Graff believes their dining experience is an expression of the seasons, where classic bistro favourites are served with the finest South African touches. Their story is simple; the best food starts with the best ingredients.\u00a0 Overlooking a sea of vineyards and olive groves planted on the Simonsberg; views from the terrace span all the way into the Banhoek Valley.\u00a0 Inside, the David Collins Studio designed interiors include curving orange leather banquettes and handpicked art. The restaurant is committed to local and beautiful food and menus change along with the seasons. Find bistro favourites and enjoy a reflection of flavour, from bespoke\u00a0blend olive oil that uses olives grown and pressed across the valley, to home-baked breads made with only stoneground flour.\u00a0 Michael Deg, Head Chef at Delaire Graff Restaurant,\u00a0is a passionate South African. Michael\u2019s style beautifully complements the philosophy of Delaire Graff Restaurant, renowned for its \u2018bistro chic\u2019 cuisine featuring\u00a0fresh and vibrant flavours.\u00a0 Guests can expect beautifully presented, yet simple dishes, on the inspired menu with only the finest\u00a0ingredients from\u00a0local farmers and the surrounding area’.<\/em><\/p>\n

Delaire Graff was also named the Regional Winner in the Art and Culture category, and here the judges described it as ‘a most aesthetically interesting contemporary art destination’<\/em>, that the art at the wine estate reflects ‘South Africa’s diverse heritage<\/em>‘, and that it transforms ‘Delaire Graff Estate into an unrivaled and cultural experience’<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Given its two Awards, Delaire Graff \u00a0was also named the overall South African winner of the 2016 Great Wine Capitals Global Network Best of Wine Tourism Awards.<\/p>\n

Other local Regional winners are:<\/p>\n