BABEL AT BABYLONSTOREN

BEST FOR Explore Babylonstoren’s exquisite gardens before enjoying your meal. Herbivores will be in heaven; carnivores may just be converted. FOOD Inspired by the bountiful seasonal produce grown on site, starters are stylishly colour-coded for maximum visual effect. All dishes come with suggestions for a perfectly paired protein. The wilted Asian greens, kohlrabi wrappers and toasted amaranth seeds are a revelation. For mains, the focus shifts to one core ingredient, like beef fillet on the bone or crispy pork belly. The roasted pumpkin served with cinnamonand-cumin spiced lentils and deep-fried curry leaves is a modern spin on a South African favourite. Innovative miso ice cream with poached guava and wild olive berries makes for a wonderful ending. DRINKS Babylonstoren wines, options from the region, wine by the glass and, occasionally, a seasonal cocktail. SERVICE Expect a warm welcome from local waiters whose passion for the farm-to-fork philosophy shines through. AMBIENCE A pared down contemporary space in a glass-enclosed cowshed. (HvdM)