FOOD
SERVICE EXCELLENCE
JUST REWARDS While our wines celebrate their 10-year milestone, The Restaurant at Waterkloof (established in 2009) continues to grow from strength to strength each year Chef Gregory Czarnecki’s tried-and-tested recipe for culinary and service excellence resulted in another year of exciting accolades and prestigious awards during 2014.
Restaurant-goers will know that it is as much the quality of service as the cuisine that makes an experience unforgettable. We’re very proud to feature two of our long-standing waitrons who make dining at Waterkloof a pleasure ONIAS TINE You don’t have to search far to find Onias' determination and dedication. His story at Waterkloof
BEST WINE TOURISM RESTAURANT IN SOUTH AFRICA
began as a valet in our parking lot, but
The Restaurant at Waterkloof took the highest South African culinary honour at the Great Wine Capitals Global Network Best of Wine Tourism Awards held in Mendoza, Argentina, where it triumphed as the country’s Best Wine Tourism Restaurant.
his potential stood out too clearly to be ignored. “I started working at Waterkloof in 2011,” Onais explains. “Originally I was a valet, but then Chef Gregory approached me and said I had much more potential. He promoted me to work as a waiter in the restaurant.
KLINK WINE TOURISM AWARDS The Restaurant at Waterkloof was crowned culinary king in the Best Gourmet Restaurant at Cellar Door category of the Klink Wine Tourism Awards, its second consecutive win. The restaurant was lauded for its cutting-edge cuisine, attention to detail, awe-inspiring location, sterling service and strong focus on natural, local produce showcased in seasonal dishes.
I’m especially proud of our team winning ABOVE Liezel van der Westhuizen (MC), Chef Gregory Czarnecki and Monika Elias (Wine Tourism South Africa) at the Klink Wine Tourism Awards
the Klink Awards for two consecutive years, as these awards are based on public voting. It’s great to be a part of this team. We’re more like family members than colleagues.”
TENDAI DANHERE Guests who have visited our restaurant are more than likely
ROSSOUW’S SOUTH AFRICAN RESTAURANT GUIDE The Restaurant at Waterkloof was awarded five stars in the 2015 edition of Rossouw’s South African Restaurant Guide. The guide, a sibling of the renowned Platter’s South African Wine Guide, awarded just 20 establishments across SA with this highest rating.
AMERICAN EXPRESS® PLATINUM AWARD This fine dining programme identifies and honours the crème de la crème of South African eateries that deliver an exquisite culinary experience and that are at the top of their game across a wide range of food styles. The Restaurant at Waterkloof received this fine-dining award for the second consecutive year.
to remember Tendai
EAT OUT TOP 10 NOMINEE The annual Eat Out DStv Food Network Restaurant Awards celebrate the South African dining scene by nominating 20 of the best restaurants for the prestigious Top 10 Awards. The Restaurant at Waterkloof was honoured to be short listed for these prestigious awards for a second consecutive year.
RESTAURANT OPENING TIMES:
– with a radiant smile and natural
LUNCH:
charm, she ensures
Monday – Sunday: Kitchen opens
that every diner is treated like royalty. Tendai
at 12h00, last orders at 14h00.
received the accolade for “Best Wine Tourism Ambassador in a Restaurant” at the Great
DINNER:
Wine Capitals Best of Wine Tourism Awards.
Monday – Saturday: Kitchen opens at 19h00, last orders at 21h00.
“I’ve been working at Waterkloof since
The restaurant is closed Sunday
April 2011,” Tendai says. “I really love all
SASSI SEAFOOD CIRCLE AWARDS
evenings for the dinner service.
of the community projects that our team
The WWF-SASSI Seafood Circle Awards recognise and celebrate top chefs who are actively championing sustainable seafood practices in their restaurant. Chef Gregory Czarnecki was honoured as one of eight awarded Trailblazer Chefs.
Restaurant & Tasting Room closed on
kitchen and Nelson Mandela Day campaigns.
Mondays and Tuesdays from 20 April
It was a great honour and achievement to win
until 29 September. Annual winter
the Service Ambassador award. My guests
break closure: 22 June – 22 July 2015.
are my biggest motivation, especially when
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they ask for me specifically as their waitron.
chef@waterkloofwines.co.za.
That’s when I know I’m doing something right!”
gets involved in, such as our weekly soup
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