The 2012 Awards, the 14th since the international programme was introduced into South Africa in 1999, honoured three restaurants that have reached 10 consecutive years in the programme and renewed 67 of the 2011 Awards. Only eight new restaurants made a debut in the new programme, two of which were Reuben’s at One&Only Cape Town and Nobu at One&Only Cape Town.
This year’s judging panel comprised well known restaurant critic, Victor Strugo, and Cape Town "foodie" Tamsin Snyman, assisted by an anonymous squad of experienced assessors.
Selection criteria include quality and creativity of cuisine, service, wine list, décor and ambience as well as overall excellence and American Express card acceptance. In an industry rendered volatile by prevailing economics, consistency is paramount among the judging priorities. The sole qualifying commitment on the part of the restaurant is guaranteeing to honour at least one late dinner reservation for up to four people by American Express Platinum Card members who call before 10.30 am on the morning of the reservation date.
To book your table at Reuben’s at One&Only Cape Town and Nobu at One&Only Cape Town, call (27) (21) 431 4511 or email restaurant.reservations@oneandonlycapetown.com
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About One&Only Cape Town
One&Only Cape Town is South Africa’s premiere urban chic resort, introducing an unprecedented level of luxury and style to one of the world's most fascinating cities.
With its spectacular location in the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront and its stunning views of Table Mountain, the resort is a destination unto itself.
Discerning travellers and Capetonians alike are extended a warm welcome to dine on the celebrated cuisines of Nobuyuki “Nobu” Matsuhisa and Reuben Riffel, revel in the high energy vibe of Vista Bar & Lounge and sample rare and undiscovered vintages at the stunning Wine Loft. The sublime calm of the city’s most expansive and sophisticated spa offers an indulgent escape, while NEO boutique debuts an enviable collection of designer fashions, some available for the first time in South Africa.
As the first luxury hotel to open in Cape Town in nearly a decade, the resort is designed to celebrate the city’s wine, art, design and spirit, balancing contemporary glamour with an authentic South African style. Come and discover the award-winning hallmarks of One&Only Resorts around the world: a genuine hospitality, luxurious accommodation, lively energy, and the promise of unique and enriching experiences.
About One&Only
Created exclusively for the luxury resort market, One&Only Resorts are conceived as hallmarks of excellence. Set in some of the most beautiful locales in the world, each award-winning resort offers guests a distinctive style and personality borne of its local culture, a genuine hospitality and a lively energy that is unrivalled. These properties include One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives; One&Only Le Saint Géran in Mauritius; One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai; One&Only Ocean Club in The Bahamas and One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico and the new One&Only Cape Town.