Friday, April 4, 2025

Economic Heat – Jardine Chef Gets Out Of The Kitchen

The phrase goes, "If you can't handle the heat, get the hell out of the kitchen". In economic terms, the past two years have been pretty chilly, which has in turn left more than a few businesses owners feeling a little hot under the collar. Controversial Cape Town restaurant, Jardine, is the latest to fall foul of the global recession, and the head chef has made for greener pastures.

The phrase goes, “If you can’t handle the heat, get the hell out of the kitchen”. In economic terms, the past two years have been pretty chilly, which has in turn left more than a few businesses owners feeling a little hot under the collar. Controversial Cape Town restaurant, Jardine, is the latest to fall foul of the global recession, and the head chef has made for greener pastures.

“The five year lease came to an end and, given the economic climate, we weren’t willing to commit to another five,” said Bullpit. “I will be moving to The Roundhouse as executive chef and working alongside PJ Vadas, something I’m very excited about.”

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