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1 week ago | 
eatout.co.za | Tessa Purdon
At Eat Out, we believe that every exceptional restaurant deserves to be recognised for its culinary excellence, and our judging process reflects this unwavering commitment. As we enter a new era of celebrating South African dining, we’ve refined our approach to ensure that only the best of the best rise to the top. Think of our process as a funnel, where only the finest contenders make it to the final stage.
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2 weeks ago | 
eatout.co.za | Tessa Purdon
Eat Out Magazine teaserScribbled in the candlelit semi-darkness of restaurant booths, tips are the culmination of complex social choreography. Within the greater ritual of human public meal consumption, these incentives vary in scope, and could be delivered with pomp or in silence. Tipping is a divisive matter, with underpinnings of both virtue and vice – moral good springs to mind, as do matters of justice and greed.
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3 weeks ago | 
eatout.co.za | Tessa Purdon
Eat Out Magazine teaser Tech developments in modern kitchens have transformed traditional cooking into more precise adaptations as a result of a deeper understanding of the science behind – and the behaviour of – ingredients and processes. And while the adoption of modern approaches has been quite rapid, the soul of tradition has not been lost; it has, instead, been adapted to coexist with the present.
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1 month ago | 
eatout.co.za | Tessa Purdon
For more than 26 years, Eat Out has stood as the unrivaled publication guiding South Africa’s diners to exceptional culinary experiences. Building on the success of its bold 2024 reimagining – which positioned the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards and its winners at the core of the brand’s identity – 2025’s issue promises to elevate South Africa’s vibrant dining culture to new heights.
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1 month ago | 
eatout.co.za | Tessa Purdon
For more than 26 years, Eat Out has stood as the unrivaled publication guiding South Africa’s diners to exceptional culinary experiences. Building on the success of its bold 2024 reimagining – which positioned the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards and its winners at the core of the brand’s identity – 2025’s issue promises to elevate South Africa’s vibrant dining culture to new heights.
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2 months ago | 
eatout.co.za | Tessa Purdon
SA’s culinary stars shine at the 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant AwardsThe 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards took centre stage at the Baxter Theatre Centre in Cape Town on Monday, 31 March. The ceremony was a star-studded affair, bringing together the country’s leading chefs, restaurateurs and industry figures for an evening celebrating South Africa’s culinary excellence. As part of Eat Out’s ongoing evolution, the 2025 judging process took a more comprehensive and transparent approach.
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2 months ago | 
eatout.co.za | Tessa Purdon
The 2025 Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards is set to dazzle with two of South Africa’s most dynamic entertainers taking the stage as emcees. Marc Lottering, a comedy veteran with over 20 years in the entertainment industry, brings his infectious wit and charm to the event. Recently inducted into the SA Comic’s Choice Hall of Fame, Marc has conquered stages from Cape Town to London. “It’s extremely difficult to keep me away from an event where I know the food will be fabulous and free!” he quips.
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2 months ago | 
eatout.co.za | Tessa Purdon
As South Africa’s culinary landscape continues to evolve and flourish, the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards remain at the forefront of recognising talent and innovation. As always, the Special Awards handed out showcase the diversity and creativity within our restaurant industry, honouring sustainability champions, mixology masters, dessert expertise, service excellence and more.
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Mar 7, 2025 | 
eatout.co.za | Tessa Purdon
For nearly three decades, the Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards has set the gold standard for South African culinary excellence, honouring the visionary chefs and dedicated teams who deliver unforgettable experiences. Today marks the culmination of an intensive eight-month judging season as we announce the nominees for this year’s awards, where restaurants stand to receive one, two or three Eat Out Stars.
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Mar 6, 2025 | 
eatout.co.za | Tessa Purdon
Mmabatho Molefe, recipient of the 2022 Eat Out Rising Star Award, may have stepped back from the spotlight after closing Emazulwini – her restaurant at Makers Landing that was recognised both locally and internationally for its reimagining of the dishes that shaped her childhood – but the chef continues to be a storyteller who champions indigenous ingredients, tradition and heritage food.
