Breaths were held as the winners were announced at the annual Eat Out Johnnie Walker Restaurant Awards, which took place on Sunday. Awards were dished out to the top foodie talent in the country for 2006 – we celebrate their excellence.

CHEF OF THE YEAR
George Jardine
Jardine
185 Bree Street, Cape Town
021-424 5640

RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR
Terroir
Kleine Zalze Wine Estate, R44, Stellenbosch
021-880 8167

SERVICE AWARD
Terroir
Kleine Zalze Wine Estate, R44, Stellenbosch
021-880 8167

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Lannice Snyman

The first ever Woolworths Taste Bursary Award went to Mkhanyisela Kapa – honoured for being a talented, aspirant chef.

Click here for the Top Ten Restaurants 2006
Click here for the Fleur du Cap People’s Choice Fab Fifteen