FOLIAGE NOMINEE

BEST FOR The food equivalent of a walk in the woods. FOOD While some of Chris Erasmus’s foraging gambles will divide the room, others are triumphs. To start, the warm barbecued pumpkin dish with a stack of sprouts and spring onions takes you into the mountains of the valley. For mains, a guinea fowl, duck and chicken ballotine tastes like a haute version of a country chicken pie. The creamy chicken liver parfait served with it is the winner, though. Don’t miss the caramelia délice – beneath a layer of dark chocolate lies a glorious peanut butter mousse and a pale green cannabis leaf marshmallow. DRINKS Kick off with a glass of house kombucha. Excellent wine pairings and quality wines by the glass. SERVICE Everyone is having a blast: from the chefs in the open kitchen to the relaxed, confident waiters. AMBIENCE Red walls, exposed brickwork and a roaring fireplace make for a warm, welcoming space. (KP)