Planning
your ultimate culinary travel adventure is now a piece of cake with the newly
launched Food Routes platform. Showcasing unique and diverse
South African culinary destinations via an interactive website, Food Routes
empowers food-loving travellers to pick and plan their preferred ‘wine, dine
and recline’ experiences at the click of a button.
Whether
you are an avid traveller; intrepid explorer; foodie lover, or pleasure seeking
businessman, Food Routes ticks all the right boxes when it comes to
offering the country’s warm hospitality through a fusion of excellent
accommodation offerings and memorable epicurean experiences.
Via
its effortless online booking system, one gets access to endless journeys of
enjoyment destined to fulfil the food lover’s quest for the Eden’s of eating
and the Shangri-La’s of sleep – enhanced with authentic taste adventures and
food related points of interest guaranteed to enchant the Foods Routes
traveller whilst en route.
“Food Routes is not just another
booking portal. It is an exclusive expressway to an amazing array of wine and
food adventures across the country and if you are always seeking for
unsurpassed gastronomic encounters and mouth-watering excursions during your
travels, then Food Routes is your perfect culinary conductor,” explains
Riaan Kruger, co-founder of Food Routes.
Food Routes has
now also introduced an invaluable ‘Food Forensic Tool’ called Culinary
Sensibility Identities (CSI) on its website. This serves as a nifty online
evaluation process in which the traveller can compare and match his own unique
culinary personality profile to that of a compatible destination.
“Research in the world of food travel has
shown that often the reason behind a disappointing
culinary experience is the lack of knowledge as to the preferences and
expectations of the diner and making sure that the destination’s culinary
concept and execution is a good match for that diner. Think of the proverbial
“bad blind date” experience. Neither party knows what to expect – a recipe for
disaster!” shares Kruger.
The 12 distinct CSI’s featured on the Food
Routes site enable the culinary conscious traveller to discover his own
dining preferences to ensure a most enjoyable experience, for the diner as
well as the establishment. Whether you are a Daredevil, Locavore or a
downright Authentic, the outcome of the evaluation basically steers one in the
right direction when planning your next holiday trip.
“South Africa ranks right up there with the world’s top foodie destinations when it comes to quality, innovation
and diversity and Food Routes gives enthusiasts access to a
comprehensive portfolio of gastronomic places and bespoke pleasures to revel in
while staying at some of the finest establishments in the country. From
authentic artisan producers and must-visit micro breweries to fresh farm
markets and awarded restaurants – we cover the gourmet side of your journey and
allow you to literally plan your holiday to your taste,” adds Kruger.
From über-cool city spaces to unspoilt
hideaways in the Karoo; relaxing mountain retreats to awe-inspiring seaside
lodging, the featured Food Route establishments are all cocooned in comfort and
luxury, but are as diverse as their menus. Listings are by invitation only and
each of the chosen accommodation establishments has been carefully vetted and
has an excellent reputation when it comes to culinary prowess.
Food Routes has
also identified a selection of unparalleled and authentic dining experiences in
South Africa, including some of the DSTV Eat Out Top 10 restaurant super stars of South Africa.
The Food Routes website is a visual
feast for the eyes and features numerous culinary experiences
i.e. – a handy map and route planner –
monthly chef chitchats – delicious recipes – a laser-beam focus on the best
festivals and markets as well as a Table Talk blog to dish out the latest food
for thought.
Visit www.foodroutes.co.za
to devise your next South African ‘wine, dine, and recline’ adventure and book
online, select an enquiry-based quote or request a tailor-made experience
designed around specific preferences. Booking requests can also be emailed to reservations@foodroutes.co.za
or contact Tel: 082 5427566 or 023 626 3498. Follow
Food Routes on Twitter @foodroutescoza and Facebook.
The latest Food Routes destinations
include:
Abalone
House and Spa
Andries Stockenström Guest House
Babylonstoren
Bartholomeus
Klip Farmhouse
Birkenhead House
Cleopatra Mountain Farmhouse
De
Hoek Country Hotel
Delaire
Graff Lodge and Spa
Ellerman
House
Gondwana
Private Game Reserve
Gorah Elephant Camp – Hunter Hotels
Grootbos
Private Nature Reserve
Hartford
House
Karkloof
Safari Spa
Kwande
Private Game Reserve – Ecca Lodge, Great Fish River Lodge, Uplands Homestead
& Melton Manor
La
Residence
Majeka
House
Nambiti
Hills Private Game Reserve
Prana
Lodge
Royal
Malewane & Africa House
Serendipity
Wilderness
Summerfields Rose Retreat and Spa
The Country House – Hunter Hotels
The Robertson Small Hotel
Timamoon Lodge
Tsala Treetop Lodge – Hunter Hotels
Thula Thula
Woodall Country House and Spa