CHEFS WAREHOUSE AT MAISON - FORTUNE FAVOURS THE BRAVE

In a remarkable twist of fate, the renowned Chefs Warehouse at MAISON restaurant in Franschhoek has been granted a new lease on life, all thanks to entrepreneurs Seb Ackerstaff and Jessie Verdonschot, the founders of the esteemed COCOON design brand. This development comes on the heels of the recent announcement of the impending closure of the restaurant, a mere two months ago. Seb and Jessie have taken the bold step of acquiring the MAISON estate, thereby breathing new life into the restaurant.

Several months ago, Liam Tomlin and David Schneider, the proprietors of Chefs Warehouse at MAISON, faced the difficult decision to permanently shutter the establishment, prompting an outpouring of support from its loyal patrons, who were determined to salvage this beloved culinary institution of the Cape. This news caught the attention of Seb and Jessie, long time admirers of the estate, who felt a deep-seated desire to safeguard its heritage and its people.

The new owners have a grand vision in mind for MAISON, “The restaurant will undergo a brief period of closure later this year in order for us to give the space a refreshed ambience ahead of the summer season. But Seb and I also have future plans in the works that will see a transformation of the restaurant, villa, and estate as a whole,” stated Jessie.

The forthcoming evolution promises to be nothing short of extraordinary, as COCOON’s visionary approach seamlessly merges with the culinary expertise and cherished traditions that have cemented the restaurant’s status as a beloved destination for food enthusiasts in the Winelands region.

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