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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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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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.