The World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022, also known as the “Oscars of Food” has revealed some of its top picks ranked from 51st to 100th ahead of the annual awards ceremony which will showcase the entire menu of the world’s finest restaurants.
Those of us in the Western Cape are singing foodie praises, as two of the spots on the world-renowned list are in our province. It’s also a special year for the 50 Best, marking its 20th anniversary.
The choices are curated by a voting panel “comprising 1,080 independent authorities in the world of gastronomy, from renowned international chefs and food journalists to travelling gastronomes,” according to 50 Best.
“The extended ranking is created from the same voting process as The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and acts to shine a spotlight on a greater number of hospitality establishments across the world,” added the list-makers.
This year’s list ranges from the flavours of the Middle East (a new addition from last year) to the tastes of South America, Europe’s cravings and of course the delicacies of Africa.
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From our continent, there were only two crowned on the 50 Best list thus far, and both are in the Western Cape.
So, whose restaurants are we rushing to?
La Colombe swooped in at 56th on the list, while Wolfgat in Paternoster grabbed a seat at the table in the 90th spot.
This isn’t La Colombe’s first time in the 50 Best spotlight either. La Colombe Constantia was also crowned last year but soared in at the 81st position for the 2021 run. The theatrical and acclaimed dishes of Chef James Gaag have proven to be a consistent and rising favourite.
“Thank you, not only to the judges, but to every diner who has visited and supported us over the past year – we’ll be raising a glass to all of you this evening!” said La Colombe in sharing the news.
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As for Wolfgat, the Paternoster gem has stepped in to represent the small towns of the West Coast’s incredible dining experiences. Wolfgat is the labour of love of Chef Kobus van der Merwe and offers a sustainability-focused establishment focused on dishes inspired by the wonders of the sea.
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We can’t wait for the full list, set to be announced on 18 July.
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