Coronavirus has hit South Africa’s restaurants hard and not even ‘world’s best’ Wolfgat has been spared
- Eateries across the country have been shut to diners since March 27 when a nationwide lockdown was imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus
- Wolfgat won rave reviews for its small dishes, and won the top prize at the inaugural 2019 World Restaurant Awards in Paris
A tiny beach restaurant in South Africa shot to fame last year when it was voted the world’s best eating house for unique dishes based on the essence of the sea.
But the limelight swiftly faded after the coronavirus pandemic arrived – and today, the much-acclaimed Wolfgat is counting its losses.
Eateries across the country have been shut to diners since March 27 when a nationwide lockdown was imposed to curb the spread of coronavirus.
Starting last month, blanket restrictions were eased slightly, enabling to restaurants cook but just for takeaways.
“It was quite a roller-coaster ride. Everything happened very quickly and drastically,” said Kobus van der Merwe, chef and owner of the Wolfgat, located in the remote beach town of Paternoster, a two-hour-drive from Cape Town.
