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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lilly Subbotin

Salsify in Cape Town: The fine dining restaurant rewriting the South African food story

Bright, punchy and deceptively simple – dishes like this reflect Ryan Cole’s philosophy: let the ingredients speak, then whisper something unforgettable - (Jan Ras Photography)

What does it take to be named Restaurant of the Year? Those words conjure a certain set of expectations: a beautiful setting, warm hospitality, knowledgeable staff, a focus on seasonality and sustainability and, obviously, perfectly delicious food.

You’d expect all these things as the minimum, plus a little something extra that makes it special. Salsify nails every one of them, and then some. It has that extra something – a chef at the helm who couldn’t hide his passion if he tried.

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