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The latest addition to the culinary offerings in the Breede River Valley. <\/p>\n<p>New restaurant phatFOODANDWINE opened her doors, stylishly and grandly, on Friday 18 November and served menu samples to distinguished guests, including Antoinette Steyn, Executive Mayor of Worcester. <\/p>\n<p>phatFOODANDWINE is the lifelong ambition of co-owners Tony Soares and Vinni Quintal, both sons of Worcester. <\/p>\n<p>Soares, born in Brazil, joined the Worcester-born Quintal three months into Sub A (now Grade 1), and from the day Quintal stole Soares\u2019 lunch a true friendship was cemented. <\/p>\n<p>They went on to matriculate at Worcester Gymnasium in 1994. After school, the two went out into the world, but always felt Worcester was home.<\/p>\n<p>phatFOODANDWINE, located in the food court of the Mountain Mill Mall, is a trendy, cosmopolitan and swanky restaurant that serves everyday favourites prepared with a contemporary twist at affordable prices. <\/p>\n<p>Ilze van Vuuren, phatFOODANDWINE\u2019s Executive Chef and General Manager, has managed to develop a menu that is both modest and intricate, and is sure to satisfy the most discerning appetite. <\/p>\n<p>The menu also features locally produced wines and craft beers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt phatFOODANDWINE we want to give back,\u201d Soares said in his opening address. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe want to support local business and acknowledge Worcester\u2019s pillars.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>phatFOODANDWINE will therefore run daily specials, including a standing 15% off to those over 65, for teachers (Mondays), police and correctional service warders (Tuesdays), municipal workers (Wednesdays) and students (Thursdays). <\/p>\n<p>phatFOODANDWINE\u2019s staff has committed to donating R5 daily to the Little Fighters Cancer Trust. 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