The local restaurant industry is gearing up for its version of the Oscars, with The Eat Out Woolworths Restaurant Awards set to be announced this weekend.

They’re a big thing in the industry, with winners often being catapulted into the spotlight. Take last year’s top-ranked establishment, The LivingRoom in KwaZulu-Natal. The restaurant, in Cowies Hill just outside Durban, has received bookings from all over the country since winning the accolade. As a result, it has brought in an additional eight people and is using more local suppliers, creating a ripple effect in the community and the local economy.   ..

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