There’s an exciting new chef collaboration brewing in the Cape winelands and this time it includes the formidable team of Liam Tomlin of Chefs Warehouse and Neil Jewell of Bread & Wine. The two chefs have joined forces to bring the winelands its hottest new farm-to-table restaurant. Liam took to Instagram to announce the news that their new venture – named Jewells Restaurant – will be opening mid- to late-April 2019 at Spice Route in Paarl.

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So pleased to be working with Neil and Tina and the Spice Route team. Busy renovating and will be opening mid to late April. From farm to table on both the menu and wine list and Neil’s unbelievable charcuterie and Tina’s breads. Excited to be part of Jewell’s

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While the news is still fresh, Liam has revealed that the new restaurant – which will be located at the old Bertus Basson at Spice Route location – will have a strong focus on farm-to-table cuisine and wine, and will of course feature Neil’s famous charcuterie and the breads of his wife, Tina Jewell.

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A new week to explore, taste, shop & discover. Thank you @jsfloriani for sharing your Spice Route journey with us! . . #spiceroute #spiceroutepaarl #paarl #winelands #view #explore #shop #taste #eat #journey #destination #relax

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This news comes hot on the heels of Bertus Basson closing his spot at Spice Route last month due to the end-of-lease period being reached. Neil and Tina will be leaving their post at Bread & Wine after 19 years at the restaurant.

Stay tuned to Eat Out for further developments.

Update: Read our review of Jewells Restaurant.