Excutive chef, Jacques de Jager has decided to say goodbye to The Restaurant at Grande Provence in Franschhoek, which took sixth place in the 2009 Prudential Eat Out Top 10 Awards.

Although he’s proud of what he achieved, he’s equally excited about his new address. “I think lunch in the city is a completely different challenge compared to the leisurely pace of dining out in the winelands. At Salt customers will demand a faster pace, slicker service and exciting food-and-wine pairings,” says Jacques.

He plans to introduce a new lunch menu with easy going, bistro-style flavours that will allow customers to enjoy a three-course meal in an hour. The pace will, however, slow down a little for dinner. Guests can look forward to four-, five- or six-course tasting menus paired with wines. The à la carte menu will still be available.