Madame Zingara win Company's Garden restaurant tender

"We are humbled and extremely excited by the opportunity to transform this restaurant into a place where all walks of life can continue to enjoy this iconic space. We take the sense of community, heritage and cultural pride very seriously and will continue to take great care to involve the people of Cape Town in celebrating this public jewel. On this journey we have been very privileged not only to work on this exciting tender, but to gain an incredible amount of insight into the this beautiful city that we call home," said Richard Griffin, founder and creative director of Madame Zingara.

Haarlem & Hope will be an inclusive venue for local and international visitors to enjoy these historical gardens and we will strive to educate young and old on the cultural value of the site while offering a tranquil haven from the buzzing city that surrounds it. Recreational opportunities and community events will further encourage people to use the space interactively while celebrating life in the heart of the Mother City.

"We had a strong desire to protect the site and the restaurant will remain 100% inclusive to the city's people and its visitors; not only aesthetically, but on price point too. Every person who leaves this establishment will leave with a greater and enthused understanding of our city. We've followed design principles that have allowed an educational foundation to be brought to the community through interactive and playful elements," said Griffin.