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EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery

• Good for special occasions

Good for groups

• Great for fine wines

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• Dining style Casual Dining
• Price $30 and under
• Cuisines Unspecified, Wine Bar
• Hours of operation Tue–Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
• Phone number (636) 532-0550
• Website http://www.edgewildwinery.com/ew-home.html
• Payment options AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
• Dress code Business Casual
• Executive chef Aaron Baggett
• Private party facilities EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery is the perfect venue to host private events. From cocktail and dinner parties to luncheons and corporate entertaining, our private dining spaces make the ideal setting for your next event. For more information, contact our Events Director, Christy Carter at [email protected].
• Private party contact Christy Carter: (636) 532-0550
• Location 550 Chesterfield Center, Chesterfield, MO 63017
• Neighborhood Chesterfield
• Cross street Clarkson & Hwy 40
• Parking details Private lot parking
• Entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings on our all-season patio.
• Additional Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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BEEF TENDERLOIN TRIO (gf)

honey roasted mushrooms bleu cheese butter dijon cream garlic whipped potatoes gouda creamed spinach pine nuts

Pistachio Herbed Goat Cheese

herbs pear-white wine syrup spiced lavash grilled baguette

First Press

Taste of edgewild $19.50.

assorted cheeses and salumis, dried fruits, nuts, tangy mustard, lavash and crostini

STUFFED MUSHROOMS $13.50

red wine balsamic mushrooms, carrots, asparagus, zucchini, red peppers, onions, balsamic glaze, flash fried spinach

PISTACHIO HERBED GOAT CHEESE $14.50

herbs, pear-white wine syrup, spiced lavash, grilled baguette

TRUFFLE FRIES $11.50

parmesan, fresh herbs, kalamata olive aioli

NEW ORLEANS CAJUN SHRIMP $15.50

grilled baguette

PEI MUSSELS $15.50

white wine, roasted garlic, bacon, oven dried tomatoes, grilled baguette

HUMMUS $10.50

garlic-tahini hummus, ancho chili oil, blackened crispy garbanzo beans, toasted pita, celery, carrots

SMOKED WINGS $14.50

triple dry rubbed & cherry wood smoked

QUESO FUNDIDO $12.50

prairie breeze, aged parmesan, french brie, cream cheese, rustic baguette

CRAB ELOTES $15.50

ancho butter poached crab, grilled corn, cumin-cilantro aioli, cotija cheese, jalapeño frites

Harvest Soups

Forest mushroom brie $6.50.

shiitake, portobello, oyster mushrooms, french brie

CHICKEN TORTILLA $6.50

grilled corn, chicken broth, tomato

SMOKED CRAB CHOWDER $6.50

smoked crab, fire roasted corn, charred tomato cream

FEATURED SOUP $6.50

Fresh greens, house $8.50.

mixed greens, tomato, red onion, parmesan, bleu cheese, sweet red wine vinaigrette

CAESAR WEDGE $9.50

romaine, croutons, parmesan, creamy anchovy dressing

GREEN APPLE CASHEW $9.50

field greens, goat cheese, cashews, onion, dried cherries, apple cider vinaigrette

Handmade Pasta

Creole pasta $24.50.

ziti, smoked shrimp, andouille sausage, bacon, red peppers, caramelized onions, cajun cream

PASTA ALLÁ VODKA $18.50

fresh campanelle, oven dried tomatoes, red bell peppers, roasted garlic, parmesan, creamy vodka tomato sauce, pesto marinated mozzarella

SEAFOOD LINGUINE $27.50

scallops, shrimp, oven dried tomatoes, asparagus, spinach, roasted garlic, light white wine cream

Main Plates

Beef tenderloin trio (gf) $34.50.

honey roasted mushrooms, bleu cheese butter, dijon cream, garlic whipped potatoes, gouda creamed spinach, pine nuts

BRONZINI & SHRIMP (gf) $28.50

pan seared mediterranean sea bass, sautéed shrimp, creamy herb risotto, grilled asparagus, spicy pesto cream sauce

BISON MEATLOAF $25.50

pancetta, rosemary jus, whipped potatoes, roasted garlic haricot verts

14oz PRIME STRIP STEAK (gf) $38.50

boursin smashed potatoes, garlic roasted haricot verts, latin chimichurri butter

DIJON CHICKEN (gf) $22.50

grilled chicken breast, chardonnay-dijon cream, grilled asparagus, garlic mashed potatoes

SEARED SCALLOPS (gf) $33.50

herb risotto cakes, ancho-honey glazed carrots, roasted poblano cream, tomatillo & corn salsa

8oz RIBEYE FILET (gf) $31.50

sherry havarti risotto, grilled broccolini, Irish butter, black sea salt

SHRIMP & CRAB RISOTTO (gf) $26.50

rosemary-thyme risotto, balsamic marinated tomatoes, arugula, parmesan

ATLANTIC SALMON (gf) $27.50

creamy parmesan polenta, garlic roasted haricot verts, sherry-apple buerre blanc, fennel jam

PORK VOLCANO $26.50

red wine braised pork shank, roasted carrot puree, boursin smashed potatoes, fried brussel sprouts, tomato-shallot chutney

APPLE BACON FIG $15.50

garlic purée, dried figs, apples, sugar cured bacon, fresh mozzarella, goat cheese, hot honey drizzle

ROASTED MUSHROOM $14.50

shiitake, portobello, oyster mushrooms, roasted garlic, goat cheese, provolone, mozzarella, fresh herbs

THE MEAT $16.50

pepperoni, bacon, sausage, marinara, provolone, mozzarella

MARGHERITA $14.50

basil pesto, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella

BLACKENED FISH TACOS $15.50

tomatillo salsa, avocado-cilantro cream, shaved cabbage, flour tortillas

CITRUS CHICKEN $13.50

pesto marinated and sliced chicken, mandarin-cranberry chutney, lemon aioli, gruyere, arugula, wheatberry bread

BAKED ITALIAN $14.50

salami, turkey, pepperoni, prosciutto, swiss, provolone, mozzarella, lettuce, tomato, pepperoncini, red wine vinaigrette

SHRIMP PO' BOY $15.50

cornmeal fried shrimp, lettuce, tomato, remoulade, demi-baguette

JAVELINA CHICKEN $14.50

white cheddar, cumin-lime aioli, bacon, roasted red peppers

TRADITIONAL BURGER $12.50

american cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle

NASHVILLE HOT CHICKEN $13.50

lettuce, pickles, chile aioli, demi-baguette

Consuming raw or undercooked meats may increase your risk of food borne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.

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Wild Pickins Winery in Chesterfield, IL, is a sought-after Italian restaurant, boasting an average rating of 4.8 stars. Here’s what diners have to say about Wild Pickins Winery. Don’t risk not having a table. Call ahead and reserve your table by calling (618) 753-3833 . Other attributes include: bar onsite. Looking for other options with similar menus? Check out Joker's Wild Sporting Clays and Restaurant . Have you dined here before? Leave a review!

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Pizza was pretty good. Wine selection was interesting. Coming from California, the wine was not what I was used to. Safer to ... stick with the beer. Pizza was good. Caesar salad was quite good. Our server was the best! Personable, helpful, informative,and just plain kind. It was so appreciated. Read more

This is the best kept secret in the world! Food and wine is amazing and the Cali waitress is adorable. I can't wait to go back!

Met some friends there on Sunday afternoon. Great place! The sangria is to die for. The food we ordered was delicious...pork ... fritters was the special of the day. It was raining, so they had music inside. The band rocked the house with good countrysound. A little birdie told me there's going to be a cool, cozy affiliate opening closer to my place soon. Stay tuned! Read more

What a perfect spot and a perfect night for Wild Pickins. It is a wonderful gathering spot for friends or family. The food is ... delicious and the entire place is clean. The wait staff is efficient and very friendly. It was a leap of faith to build awinery in Chesterfield. Il., but it is certainly working. Great job! Read more

In the middle of the countryside, this place was great! They had a live band, great food and great staff! Lexi was great! We ... will definitely be back Read more

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Wild Pickins Winery is open on the following days: Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM Friday: 04:00 PM - 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM

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Review: EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery in Chesterfield

By Michael Renner | Photos by Ashley Gieseking // April 1, 2012

EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery, 550 Chesterfield Center, Chesterfield, 636.532.0550, edgewildwinery.com

To say that the perimeter of Chesterfield Mall lacks dining options is a truism. Check that: There are options, they just happen to be the least common demoninators of the restaurant equation – fast-casual chains, bland food couched in trendy lingo, a business plan designed to fill you up and turn tables.

And then there’s EdgeWild, the new winery/restaurant by Chris LaRocca and Dee Dee and Andy Kohn that changes the entire equation (and expectation) of what a restaurant near a suburban mall parking lot can aspire to.

LaRocca is a visionary artist among restaurateurs; I suspect half of St. Louis has dined in a restaurant he has conceptualized. Best known for the erstwhile Crazy Fish restaurants, Tomatillo and Sage, he’s also launched Triumph, Kota Wood Fire Grill and Mile 277 Tap & Grill. In February, he opened Crushed Red in Clayton.

Helming the kitchen is Aaron Baggett, whose tour of duty includes stints at both Triumph and Kota. Jason Tilford, chef at Milagro Modern Mexican, even got in on the act, consulting with LaRocca and Baggett on the menu. The resulting carte is cutely laid out in a wine theme: First Press for starters, A Little Green for salads, Full-Bodied Entrees … you get the idea. Clearly, there are a lot of top players involved here, so there’s a lot riding on this sprawling 12,000-square-foot former Bahama Breeze (speaking of least common denominators).

Judging by the crowds, things are off to a roaring start, with two-hour waits not uncommon if you don’t have reservations. Navigating this massive space isn’t for the directionally impaired. But once inside, I found that EdgeWild had a lot to offer: a long, open kitchen; a wine and chocolate tasting bar (offering both house-made and Bissinger’s treats); two large dining rooms; a covered porch; an enclosed fire pit; a bar-dining area; and a combination barrel room-private dining table for large groups. With dark wood and high-beamed ceilings, the space has all the elegant rusticity of a California wine country château (or so I imagine). But along with this much real estate comes decibels approaching indoor stadium levels. On one visit, the restaurant was thronged with clusters of boisterous women on a gal-pal night out. And it was the middle of the week. Another night it was masses of teens dressed in short dresses and uncomforable suits, chatting, texting, having a good time.

EdgeWild is a bonded winery, so there are barrels of aging wine tucked about the restaurant. It also sells wine: 29 are available, 25 under the EdgeWild and Chandler Hill labels. Andy Kohn acts as wine négociant, traveling to California, Washington and Oregon, and contracting with winemakers to make and label the wines for the restaurant. Of the Missouri wines, most are sweet, including four fruit varieties. Labeling its own wine means EdgeWild can offer cheaper prices to the diner: Bottles run $24 to $44, with glasses going between $6.25 and $11.50.

As is the trend of late, a lot of the menu touts comfort food gone upscale. Not only is there meatloaf, it’s made from bison and wrapped in pancetta. Two generous, juicy, savory, seared slices came atop a mound of creamy polenta with some roasted haricot verts scattered about. A dousing of reduced rosemary-infused jus and a sprig of the fresh herb capped this homey dish. The Vintner’s Steak, a grilled center-cut strip, arrived medium rather than the requested medium-rare but didn’t suffer much from the few extra moments on the heat. It was still juicy and tender, the dollop of garlic butter melting into the bed of garlic mashed potatoes for more rustic elegance. The comped soft chocolate chip cookie topped with Serendipity salted caramel ice cream more than made up for the goof.

Even salmon, topped with a bacon-shallot “hash” and oven roasted on an applewood plank, got the comfort food treatment. The fish was moist and fresh (not previously frozen. I always ask, as should you.), absorbing just a whisper of applewood flavor. It could’ve easily stood on its own, but sloshing it with apple beurre blanc and plating it with more tenderly roasted haricot verts and creamy, cheesy Parmesan polenta tied everything together nicely. Chicken paillard, a boneless breast pounded thin and mounded with fresh spinach and arugula drizzled with a startlingly delicious lemon dressing, was a salad and entree in one. While the chicken wasn’t dry, a risk with pounded meat, it was paper-thin, as if run through a pizza roller. A side of butternut squash risotto was slightly sweet, very creamy, perfectly chewy and well worth the caloric splurge.

There are seven enticing salads, but even the basic house is worthy of mention: loads of mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, house-made croutons and a zippy red-grape dressing with a goat-cheese fritter on top and a thick focaccia slice on the side. It’s impressive once you realize that the kitchen makes its own lavash (cracker bread), crostini and spicy-sweet mustard for the charcuterie board – a lavish spread of candied walnuts, pistachios, figs, dried dates and apricots, grapes, Serrano ham and salami. (While the meats aren’t house-cured, they are from local salumerias Volpi and Salume Beddu.) The board makes for a great nosh for two paired with a salad and some wine. The Thai tuna tacos are also good for a light bite, featuring thick slices of ahi tuna seared rare and stuffed into three triangle-shaped blue corn tortillas, topped with pickled red pepper and crunchy julienned vegetables, and dressed with a red-curry aioli for edgy heat.

With 357 seats to fill, you need to train a lot of servers … and keep them trained. Service was capable and eager but short in some areas, like one waiter who was quick to offer tastes of wine rather than describing them first. Or another who was unsure of the night’s specials, “That’s a good question. I missed the meeting.”

Nothing has been radically reinvented at EdgeWild. But in a sea of suburban mediocrity, good cooking with just enough edge and wildness plus decent, affordable wine and an atmosphere with myriad options equals an equation worth the effort.

Although he loves to cook, Michael Renner doesn’t think he’d look natural in a chef’s hat.

WHERE EdgeWild Restaurant & Winery, 550 Chesterfield Center, Chesterfield, 636.532.0550, edgewildwinery.com

DON’T MISS DISHES Thai Tuna Tacos, Applewood Plank Salmon, Bison Meatloaf

VICE Sprawling space presents numerous dining options. Don’t forget your Garmin. ENTREE PRICES $14 to $28

WHEN Mon. to Thu. – 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fri. and Sat. – 11 a.m. to midnight, Sun. – 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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These spectacular safari dining excursions belong on your bucket list.

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One of the best parts of traveling is dining in spectacular new settings. The pastries seem a bit sweeter in a Paris café, just as the pasta tastes better among the rolling hills of Tuscany . The truth is, you won’t find a more memorable place to dine than on safari in Africa.

On a recent trip to Zambia, at the Time + Tide Chinzombo and Time + Tide Mchenja luxury camps in the stunning South Luangwa National Park, I experienced daily out-of-this-world dining experiences, all between game drives to spot the Big Five.

From hors d'oeuvres along a hippo-filled river to a private moonlit dinner with baboon guests, these spectacular meals on safari are worth adding to your bucket list.

Pop-Up Bar in the Bush

When you are miles away from civilization and you're closer to lions than other humans, you might not expect to find carefully crafted cocktails. But that's precisely what awaited us during an evening game drives. Our guide, Andrew, pulled over in the middle of the bush, stating it was time for an evening drink. But there was nothing in sight except warthogs, impalas, and crocodiles. 

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He instructed us to get out of the Jeep, and we watched as he transformed the hood into a pop-up bar. The driver pulled down a built-in table, laid a tablecloth on top, and grabbed bottles of wine and spirits from a cooler. Meanwhile, another camp staff member took our drink order and prepared a gin and tonic for me, a whisky neat for my husband, and a mango mocktail for my four-year-old son. We sipped on them as we watched hyenas stroll and past birds serenade us.

Hors D'oeuvres with Hippos

I've been to lovely cocktail hours in historic mansions and glam New York City bars. But the evening setup along the hippo-filled Luangwa River might be the best one yet. The Time + Tide Chinzombo team surprised everyone staying at the camp with a full spread of hors d'oeuvres and pink, rose-infused gin cocktails that perfectly matched the sunset as hippos hummed and huddled in the water nearby. 

One team member made a fire to pop fresh popcorn in a pot; fresh-baked sausage-stuffed bites and mini quiches lined the table with camp-grown ingredients. (A full bar was also available.) I couldn't think of a better way to end the day before embarking on a night game drive that included two baby leopard sightings. 

Private Moonlit Dinner with Elephants

My seventh wedding anniversary coincided with our stay at the cell phone-signal-free Time + Tide Mchenja and the full moon. So, as a romantic surprise, the team set up a private three-course dinner on the riverbank in front of our tent. A dedicated waiter started the meal by serving chilled champagne as the moonlight and a single candle acted as our lighting for the evening. After that, we sipped on soup, savored grilled tilapia with rice and a savory sauce, and finished with a cheesecake for dessert. But, if that wasn't enough, three elephants decided to join as our dinner guests. Luckily, they didn't want to ruin our romantic moment and opted to munch on the nearby trees instead. 

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Breakfast with Giraffes

In Zambia, I enjoyed a made-to-order omelet as warthogs dug in the grass and hippos made their morning groans. One of the most talked about safari breakfast experiences, however, is at Giraffe Manor in Kenya. The boutique hotel, set in a 1930s manor house, is a common stopover for guests headed out on safari in the Serengeti. But, besides the classic four-poster beds and vintage decor, guests love the four-legged residents. Here a herd of giraffes frequents the manor for breakfast, sticking their heads into the windows as you sip a cup of coffee. I'm not sure a morning meal can get wilder (and I live with a toddler … named Wilder). 

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We’ve paired delectable South African wine with an exhilarating safari, creating one of the most exciting wine vacations in the world!

In the shadow of Table Mountain in the Western Cape lies South Africa’s famed wine country. The first vines were planted by the Dutch governor of Cape of Good Hope back in the 17th century. Thanks to its dry, mountainous climate, the region is one of the world’s top ten largest wine producers and is known for its incredible Chenin Blancs, Bordeaux-style blends, Cabernet Sauvignons, and native Pinotages.  We’ll stay in the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town and the university and wine town of Stellenbosch.

You’ll not only learn about a variety of incredible wines but of South Africa’s history and culture as they are intrinsically intertwined. The country is truly one of the most amazing lands on the earth and you will be inspired by its music, its people, and its culture.

After we’ve sipped and savored our way around the Western Cape, we’ll hop on a plane and head East for a thrilling safari, just outside Kruger National Park. There’s nothing like sitting in an open Land Rover as your ranger and spotter track a pride of lions or a herd of elephants. It’s an incredible event and something everyone should have the opportunity to experience at least once in a lifetime. We have never seen someone unimpressed with a safari.

Curated Experiences

• Join our small group public tour or create your own private group with a minimum of only 2 people
• Combine wine with a safari adventure in one epic vacation!
• Visit wineries ranging from small to large scale, from modern to historic while testing many grape varietals including the native Pinotage
• Experience the most famous wine regions of South Africa including the Cape, Stellenbosch, Franschoek, and Paarl
• Spend time in both modern Cape Town and the university and wine city of Stellenbosch
• Seek out wildlife such as lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and cheetahs on a thrilling (and luxurious) safari, which should be on everyone’s bucket list

Plan Your Private Tour Don’t have a group to travel with? Join our public tour that is open to everyone!

Tour Details

South africa wine & safari tour details.

• Private Tour Only:  Choose your own dates
• Trip Price Per Person: $6,250.  Internal round trip flights from Cape Town to Nelspruit and Nelspruit to Johannesburg (estimated to be $600) are additional. We will purchase these for you and include this cost on your invoice.
• Single supplement: $1,400
• Minimum: 2 people
• Guide: Local Guide
• Meals: 8 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners
• Optional Additional Safari Night : $800 per person for an extra night in Kruger including game drives, meals, and lodging ($1,000 solo occupancy)
• General Tour FAQs

Please note: Because we must provide a deposit to ensure space on safari, the $1,000 deposit for this trip is not refundable or transferable to another trip, starting seven days after you receive your trip confirmation email. Please purchase travel insurance.

Private Tour Option

• Private Tours are available to book with your own group on any date you choose, given guide and lodging availability
• Customizations to the itinerary are possible with additional per person fees
• Please note –  Our pricing is based on double occupancy lodging. If upon finalizing your private trip, your group has a solo traveler in a room without a roommate, the single supplement becomes mandatory.

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Tour Itinerary

We will then head back to our hotel, which is situated near the famous V&A Waterfront. You’ll have free time to walk around and explore the many attractions the waterfront has to offer, including local shops, museums, and an aquarium, or just stroll along the shoreline taking in the views of the water to one side and Table Mountain on the other.

Tonight we will enjoy a scrumptious dinner at the Sevruga Restaurant . Cape Town and the Winelands are veritable foodie paradises. The region’s history, along with global food trends, means that there are several dishes you have to try when visiting the Mother City – whether it’s traditional South African barbecue, wild game meat or fine dining cuisine.

Meals:  Dinner

After enjoying spectacular views, you will explore the Constantia Wine Valley and visit the renowned Groot Constantia Wine Estate , established in the late 1600s. The granite soils and steep slopes of the Constantiaberg mountain provide the setting for 100 hectares of vineyards. The area’s terroir is suited to both red and white varieties. We will enjoy a phenomenal chocolate and wine pairing tasting.

This experience will be followed by delicious lunch at the Estate. Cape Town’s cuisine is all about fresh, locally sourced ingredients rather than a particular style of cooking – and why not, when it is surrounded by fertile farmlands and pounded by a bracing Atlantic ocean

In the late afternoon, we will celebrate the vibrant diversity of Cape Town’s special Gin variety with its distinctly South African flavor reflecting the region’s biodiversity. Here you will enjoy a craft gin and cocktails tasting. Woodstock Gin Company specializes in quality fine bush and herbs-infused gin. Only the finest natural ingredients are sourced to produce gin with subtle undertones of buchu and wild rosemary, among others.

You’ll then have a bit of free time to explore the V&A Waterfront, stroll along the histoic streets, do some shopping, and grab dinner on your own.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Our journey to the magnificent Cape of Good Hope takes us along the scenic Atlantic seaboard coastal road. We pass the pristine beaches of Clifton and Camps Bay with their soft white sand and azure blue water. The 12 Apostles Peaks rise above the road on one side, while sheer cliffs and incredible boulders drop into the icy Atlantic Ocean on the other side.

Our first stop is the Cape Good Hope Nature Reserve , which offers breathtaking views. This area is home to amazing Protea flowers, many different species of African fauna like the Cape Mountain Zebra, and mischievous families of baboons, curious ostriches, and jumping antelope. These creatures might even give you a show while you enjoy lunch at the famous local seafood restaurant with splendid views of False Bay. We will visit Boulders Beach to see the African penguins before arriving at the naval base of Simonstown, and then heading to Cape Town for a relaxing evening in the “Mother City”, with dinner on your own.

Today we will spend the day in the remarkable Stellenbosch Winelands. We check out and depart this morning for the Stellenbosch wine region, a fertile river valley boasting a mild Mediterranean climate with rainy winters and hot summers – ideal for growing the grapes that make this area so famous. Stellenbosch is regarded as the wine capital of South Africa. Hosting more private cellars than any other area, Stellenbosch is also the center of viticulture and oenological research and training. The extraordinary natural settings combined with world-class wine-tasting experiences and cuisine will have you falling in love with this area.

Today is dedicated to South Africa’s exceptional and unique local wine grape variety – Pinotage. Our first stop is a wine tasting at the Kanonkop Winery , the leading estate in growing and producing world-class Pinotage.

Afterward, we’ll head down the hill to Jordan Winery , owned by Gary and Kathy Jordan for the past 37 years, where you’ll have a chance to lounge on their stunning patio while grabbing lunch on your own. We’ll reconvene to learn about their terroir and taste their impressive lineup of wines before taking a short walk to a lavender farm.

We’ll then shuttle the rest of the way into town and check into our hotel. Stellenbosch is a university town with very Dutch roots and fantastic Cape Dutch architecture. Set against majestic mountains, Stellenbosch is a fun city with that will entrance you. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner at the Oude Werf Restaurant by renowned South African Chef Jeromy Joubert.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

We start with a private tasting at the beautiful  Anthonij Rupert Winery   in their historic and recently refurbished Manor House, located just beneath the jagged peaks of the Groot Drakenstein Mountains.

The lunch will be hosted by Richard Carstens, one of South Africa’s Top chefs. Nestled at the foot of the magnificent mountains Franschhoek is a Wineland’s town, unlike any other with the atmosphere of a bygone era bringing a sense of gracious, unhurried living. 

Our next stop will be Chamonix Wine Farm , situated high above the fertile Franschhoek valley in the heart of the Cape Winelands, with a history stretching back nearly 350 years. 

The day’s final stop is Haute Cabriere , housing the iconic Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. You will enjoy a tasting while learning about the French Huguenot who established the farm in 1694, Pierre Jourdan.

Dinner tonight is on your own back in Stellenbosch, giving you a chance to explore the city on your own. We can make recommendations for some great local restaurants!

Paarl is situated beneath a large granite outcrop, formed by three domes. Paarlberg (in English, “Pearl rock”) has a smooth surface that glistens in the early morning light. This area is famous for its red wine. Red varieties produce a medley of fruit with serious structure and richness in single-varietal wines and blended wines.

We’ll start with a delightful sustainable wine and cheese pairing at the  Fairview farm and winery .

We’ll then make our way over to Tokara Wine Estate , tucked away in the mountains in an area known as Banghoek, for a taste of their wonderful range of wines. This afternoon you will enjoy the wines from the winemakers who concentrate on eco-friendly viticultural practices and use natural winemaking materials and techniques.

Tonight, we will celebrate our last day in Winelands and enjoy a wonderful wine-paired dinner at The Fat Butcher Restaurant who’s menu offers up skaapstertjies (lamb tail), oven roasted sweet potato soup, signatures steaks, Domer lamb, west coast white wine mussels, fresh salmon, limoncello calamari, non-meat risotto and plenty more. 

We take a morning two-hour flight to Nelspruit International Airport and transfer to your luxurious lodge near Kruger National Park . The Park is a wildlife legend on the African Continent. Approximately half the size of Switzerland, Denmark or The Netherlands it is one of the world’s biggest wildlife sanctuaries.

Unpack, freshen up and get ready to discover a unique wildlife world while enjoying a wonderful sunset in the wilderness. This afternoon, after getting settled into our luxury lodge, we’ll take our first driving safari in our comfortable Land Rovers.

Our spotters and trackers will work hard to make sure we see as many of the reserve’s 48 mammal species, 112 tree species, 230 bird species, and 54 reptile species as possible. The drives are phenomenal, and we see an incredible array of animals at what seems an amazingly close (but safe) distance.

As the sun sets over the bush, we’ll stop for “sundowners” (cocktails). For dinner, we have the first of the gourmet meals cooked by the lodge’s staff.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

These drives allow you an opportunity to witness some of the smaller species, like the dung beetle or geckos, and larger animals, such as giraffes, at close range. We return to camp a few hours later and enjoy breakfast and perhaps a quick nap.

In the middle of the day you will have time to relax in the lodge, where you can read a book, catch up on your journaling or vacation photo posting, sip a glass of wine, or chat with your friends. Hanging out at a luxury lodge in the middle of the bush is part of the experience and one of the most peaceful aspects of your vacation. There is something about being in the middle of the African bush that makes your cell phone and email seem … unimportant.

We repeat yesterday’s late afternoon safari drive, which is different each time, thanks to the animals. If we are lucky, we can catch a lion roaring (absolutely amazing), a thrilling chase, or perhaps a mother leopard with her small cubs. Sundowners and dinner cap the day.

Additional Safari Day – Optional

You will be amazed at the incredible experience that awaits you. This is the land of big cats – leopards and lions, with superb opportunities to capture panoramic pictures of herds of elephants and buffalo, giraffes and zebras, wildebeests, and grazing kudus. The pristine wildlife oasis will astonish you. Be ready to capture unique pictures to share with friends and family. Today is all about celebrating our magical week in South Africa while enjoying the comforts of your lodge.

The last day of your once-in-a-lifetime vacation in South Africa has arrived. It’s time to pack luggage and prepare to fly back home. After check-out at our luxury lodge, we will shuttle to Nelspruit airport and fly to Johannesburg to catch a flight home.

Upon arrival in Johannesburg, there will be an opportunity for last-minute shopping for exotic souvenirs and African goods, colorful postcards, and picturesque travel books. All too soon, you will hear the boarding call for our intercontinental flight. It’s time to say Farewell to marvelous and unique Africa. We wish you a pleasant flight! 

Meals: Breakfast

“ As is with every Taste Vacation tour, the attention to detail is incredible. Everything from ensuring that participants have enough wine, tasting spectacular wines, visiting exclusive wineries, dining on great food, touring beautiful vineyards, plenty of activities to keep us busy, and enjoying unique restaurants is covered. Elizabeth & Jake

“ I was concerned about the limitations of being on a guided tour as well as having to spend the entire time with a group of strangers. What I found was that the tours were extremely well planned and the accommodations, meals, wine tastings, and activities were perfect! And at the end of the trip, the people that began the tour not knowing each other, parted as a group of forever friends planning another adventure together with Taste Vacations. Alice T.

Tour Accommodations

Nights 1 – 2: Hyatt Regency Cape Town – Experience love at first sight in this 5-star city hotel that sits in one of Cape Town’s most vibrant neighborhoods, Bo-Kaap, and a short distance from the well-known V&A Waterfront. This trendy yet relaxed hotel offers newly renovated rooms, a pool, a lounge, and dining—a comfortable first stop on your South Africa tour.

Nights 3 – 6:  Oude Werf  – This elegant boutique hotel is the oldest running hotel in South Africa, spanning over three centuries! It offers eclectic historical architecture and art while still providing opulent modern accommodations. Located in the heart of Stellenbosch and within walking distance of many shops, cafes, and wine bars.

Nights 7 – 8:  Kapama River Lodge – The largest of the Kapama Private Game Reserve camps, River Lodge’s wide, open spaces and airy design constantly remind you that you’re sleeping under the African sky. Besides the luxury five-star accommodation, River Lodge allows you to escape to a place away from time, and indulge in one of the finest safari lodges near the Kruger National Park, South Africa.

Please note: Hotels are subject to availability.  If listed hotel is not available at time of tour, a hotel that is equal or better to the original will be secured.

What is Included

• All Local Transportation
• Double Occupancy Lodging
• All of your meals except most lunches and one dinner
• All Scheduled Activities
• Wine During Organized Tastings
• Professional Tour Guide during the Cape Town and Winelands portion of the tour
• Professional Safari Lodge staff during the safari portion of your tour

Not Included: Travel to and from destination, wine with meals, flights from Cape Town to Hoedspruit and Hoedspruit to Johannesburg (which we will purchase for you), personal expenses, and optional gratuities to local staff and your guide. Travel insurance is also not included, though we highly recommend it.  Check out our Travel Insurance page  for more information.

While the general trip itinerary will remain the same, the actual restaurants, hotels, and activities listed are subject to modifications. Changes that are out of our control are common — restaurants close or lose their amazing chef, a winery changes their visiting hours, a hotel gets remodeled, etc. You are entrusting us to create an outstanding vacation for you and so it is possible we may take the liberty of making necessary changes to the itinerary that will improve your overall trip experience. If there is any one experience that is going to make or break your trip, please discuss this with us in advance.

Arrival & Departure

We begin in Cape Town and meet on the first day at our hotel in the afternoon. Our trip ends in Johannesburg at the airport in the early afternoon on the last day of the trip. You can choose to either fly home (or to other parts of Africa) this evening or spend additional time in this city. You will need to book your airfare INTO Cape Town and OUT OF Johannesburg.

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Take a Fine Food Safari through South Africa

The food travel trend is on the up-and-up in africa, and  south africa is leading the charge..

Fondly referred to as “the Rainbow Nation,” it’s no surprise that South Africa’s melting pot of colorful cultures and contrasting landscapes has resulted in a destination that serves up some seriously tasty food experiences for food travelers.  

Consider  Cape Town , the country’s Mother City and the undisputed mother of culinary trends. Here, good food and wine is woven into the DNA of the locals. It’s the kind of destination that sees you transition from European-inspired café breakfasts to on-the-go local specialties like a roti or bunny chow (more on that later); from tucking into tasting menus at celebrated restaurants to savoring marathon tapas lunches at centuries-old vineyards.  

Cape Town food experiences 

• Don’t miss a private coffee tasting at Truth, the city’s bastion of fair-trade coffee.  
• Fancy a taste of fynbos? We’ll take you to Woodstock Gin where you’ll discover the surprising infusions of different types of gin.  
• Dine on innovative cuisine conceptualized by the famous Chef Luke Dale Roberts at the Potluck Club, dubbed the coolest place to be in Cape Town.  
• Savor a home-hosted lunch with Chef Nicky Gibbs. 
• The 12 Apostles’ signature Tea by the Sea experience is a mouth-watering feast of fresh pastries, macaroons, madeleines and more, prepared in-house by Pastry Chef Gina Marziani. 

Cape Winelands food experiences 

• Boschendal’s innovative farm-to-table dining gives you a choice of four flavor categories; Garden, Ocean, Pasture and Sweet – and depends entirely on the daily harvest. Expect the extraordinary. 
• The fertile vineyards of the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley produce some of the best wines in the world, especially at the renowned Bouchard Finlayson wine estate. The cellars are open for wine tastings daily, with a selection of nine fine wines from which to choose. Don’t leave without a bottle of Galpin Peak Pinot Noir, which recently scored 100 points at the International Wine Challenge 2018! 
• At Babylonstoren, take part in a tea ceremony, stroll the famous gardens, taste the estate’s wines, and enjoy innovative farm-to-fork dining at Babel. 
• Embark on a unique journey of food that tells the story of the gardens, culture, environment, heritage and wine of Vergelegen. 

Of course, good food and wine are not confined to Cape Town and the  Cape Winelands . The Garden Route is equally delicious, with Knysna oysters and Oudtshoorn ostrich delicacies on the menu. Heading east, Durban is the unchallenged curry capital of the country. And in the Kruger Park’s top-end game lodges, fresh flavors and innovative cuisine will take your taste buds on a wild ride. 

Dining on safari 

Luxury safaris in South Africa  are fast gaining a reputation for serving up equal measures of unbeatable wildlife sightings and innovative gourmet cuisine. For most lodges, the focus on the plate is on fresh, sustainable ingredients – often sourced from kitchen gardens on the property. 

Off the plate, you can expect a  wine and dine experience in some breathtaking locations, making a memory out of each delicious moment! Think candlelit dinners around waterholes, wine tastings on private decks or in wine cellars, high teas served in well-stocked libraries, gin-and-tonic cocktails on sunset game drives, white linen picnics beneath acacia trees, casual dining around campfires… your options certainly don’t end there but do depend on where you’re staying.   

What’s on the menu at some of our favorite Kruger Park luxury lodges? Take a look: 

Singita Safari Lodges 

With lodges in South Africa , Zimbabwe , Tanzania , and Rwanda, it’s to be expected that the menus will be vastly different from one property to the next. In South Africa alone, you can take your pick from five luxury lodges in the Kruger National Park or Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve – and here too, the menus are created according the food ethos of each individual lodge, rather than a blanket philosophy.  

• Singita Lebombo Lodge in the Kruger National Park , which takes its food cue from its modern, edgy architecture, is famous for serving up innovative tapas.  
• Singita Ebony Lodge in Sabi Sands takes its inspiration from the romance and adventure of the safari camps of old. Drenched in nostalgia, it’s no surprise that the lodge receives such great reviews for its High Tea.  

And then there’s the wine.  

Singita is recognized for its celebrated wine collection, which includes sought-after private reserves and exclusive release, limited single-vineyard and rare auction wines. Then there’s Singita Premier Wine Direct, which allows you to order your favorite wines from your safari to enjoy at home, whether specially packed for you as checked luggage or shipped directly to your door. 

Personalized wine tastings within the unique ambience of each lodge’s own temperature-controlled cellar are not to be missed. It doesn’t matter if you’re a connoisseur or casual taster, Singita’s experienced sommeliers will guide you through a variety of wine styles, years, and cultivars to find the wines most suited to your individual tastes. 

Hungry for more? 

• At Lion Sands River Lodge, whether indulging in a boma feast or savoring refreshments on a game drive, dining is a highlight. The chefs transform local recipes into contemporary dishes, giving you a taste for Southern Africa. Paired with premium wines from the Cape, dining becomes an experience.  
• At Ulusaba Rock Lodge, dining is a very important part of your stay, with at least six opportunities per day to eat fresh pan-African dishes influenced by many African cultures, flavors and spices. Whether dining under the African sky, in the boma, on a deck or in the dining room, the menus and meals promise to be exciting, social and inspirational.  

What’s that you’re eating? 

South Africans are known their unique – if not odd – culinary tastes, but some dishes are an absolute must-try when you’re in the Rainbow Nation. 

Here are a few: 

• Koeksister : one of South Africa’s favorite sweet treats, a koeksister (derived from the Dutch word “koek” which means cake or biscuit) is similar to a doughnut and can be served either as a ball of dough rolled in coconut or as plaited dough fried in oil and then dipped in sugar syrup.  
• Bunny chow : no bunnies were harmed in the making of this fast food meal! Bunny Chow, which originates from Durban, is essentially a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with flavorful, fiery curry.  
• Gatsby : Another grab-on-the-go favorite, this loaded sandwich is available pretty much everywhere in Cape Town. 
• Braai : similar to a barbeque, a braai (meat cooked on an open fire) is a way of life for South Africans. There’s even a National Braai Day celebrated alongside Heritage Day every September. 
• Biltong  &  Droëwors :   this popular snack is similar to jerky in America – dried meat that has been salted and left to dry. Similarly, droëwors (directly translated to dry sausage) is spiced meat that is stuffed as a sausage and then left to dry.  

Want to take a gastronomic journey through South Africa? We’ve got the perfect package for you that explores the traditional foods of Africa. This  delicious 10-day trip  will delight your taste buds with a smorgasbord of flavors, from fine French to local Cape Malay. 

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• Taste the flavors of the Cape before heading to the Kruger Park for a luxury safari on this  taste bud-tickling 10-day trip . 
• Savor the good life on this  go-slow safari  from Cape Town to the Kalahari. 

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Exclusive Wine and Safari in South Africa

This 9-day tour in South Africa covers top attractions across Cape Town and the Winelands; but it also gives you time at leisure to explore before heading off on a safari in a game-rich reserve, home to an abundance of animals.

This is only an example of a wine holiday package in the wine regions of South Africa. Our wine tours are entirely tailor-made to suit visitors' preferences and can be shorter or longer depending on their needs. Please contact us to design your own bespoke wine tour. These are just some ideas to help you get inspired.

Fully-customizable 9-Day Wine & Safari in South Africa

Day 1: Cape Town

On arrival at Cape Town International Airport transfer to the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Perhaps explore Cape Town’s nightlife with many gastronomic options available to suit all budgets. Overnight at the hotel in Cape Town x 4 nights.

Day 2: Cape Town

Today depart on a Cape Town Foodie tour of Cape Town. The tour will showcase some of the best of South Africa’s artisanal producers and creative spaces. From cheesemakers to chocolatiers, charcuterie to craft beer breweries, world-renowned wines and traditional snacks.

Highlights:

• Craft beer/wine & food pairing
• Sampling local South African snacks, such as biltong
• Visit to the Bo-Kaap

Day 3: Cape Town

After breakfast, depart on a Full Day Cape Peninsula tour. Nowhere else in the world treats you to the level of scenic beauty that’s on offer in the Cape Peninsula.

• Impressive views from Chapman’s Peak Drive
• Natural and historical wonders of Cape Point
• Playful penguins at Boulders Beach
• Seaside villages of Simon’s Town & Kalk Bay
• Wine Tasting
• Gourmet Lunch

Day 4: Cape Town

Today is at leisure to explore the city or perhaps indulge in a bit of shopping as Cape Town is spoilt for choice with many top shopping centers such as the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront or Canal Walk.

Here are some of our suggestions for Optional Activities:

• Out of the Ordinary Tour
• Helicopter ride
• Table Mountain hike
• Cape Malay Cooking class
• Robben Island

Day 5: Cape Town to Winelands

After breakfast and check-out head to the Winelands area of South Africa, where some of the world’s greatest wines are produced across to top wine estates in Franschhoek; Stellenbosch & Paarl. Overnight at the hotel in Franschhoek x 2 nights.

• Cellar tours
• Cheese and wine pairing
• Chocolate and wine tasting
• Private wine tasting with owner or winemaker
• Discover the Franschhoek Valley
• Visit picturesque Stellenbosch
• Delectable dining experiences

Day 6: Winelands

Adventure awaits today with a Franschhoek Grape Escape Experience. The Winelands is overflowing with farms, each producing their own unique wines offering a range of flavors and tastes. What is often overlooked by the fleeting visitor is the varying ways one can explore the area while learning about the differing ways in which each farm tends to its vines.

• Explore - Scootour down the Franschhoek Pass
• Wine Tasting - Le Lude (Methode Cap Classique)
• Explore – Huguenot Chocolate Tasting, Franschhoek
• Explore – Franschhoek, boutique shops, galleries & cafes
• Lunch - Bread & Wine Restaurant
• Mountain Bike - Franschhoek
• Wine Tasting - Glenwood Wines
• Babylonstoren Garden

Day 7: Winelands to Sabi Sands Game Reserve

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Skukuza. On arrival transfer to the lodge with the opportunity to do some game viewing en-route. Overnight at the lodge in the Sabi Sands x 2 nights.

• Twice daily game drives
• Big Five Safari
• Excellent cuisine
• Cellar tour with wine tasting (or perhaps try a cellar lunch or dinner)
• Bush lunch or dinner during the stay
• Spa relaxation (extra)

Day 8: Sabi Sands Game Reserve

Morning and afternoon game drives in the Sabi Sands Game Reserve in open safari vehicles led by a passionate and knowledgeable ranger & tracker.

Day 9: Sabi Sands Game Reserve to Johannesburg

After one last opportunity to track some elusive animal species and a hearty breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Johannesburg to connect on your onward homebound connection.

For the fully detailed itinerary of this trip, including suggested accommodation; prices; includes & excludes and further information, please contact us directly.

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Top 10 Restaurants In Chesterfield, Missouri

Award-winning wine lists, authentic Greek eats, and gourmet Asian fusion fast food; Chesterfield, Missouri’s , dining scene is putting the St. Louis suburbs on the map. Here, The Culture Trip rounds up the city’s best local restaurants, from fine dining bistros to casual, laid-back joints.

1. Edgewild Restaurant & Winery

Restaurant, American, Vegetarian

2. Annie Gunn’s

Restaurant, American, Vegetarian, Vegan

3. Gianfabio’s Italian Café

Restaurant, Italian

Barbecue connoisseurs Paul Lamer and Mark Ruck had already gained quite the following at local competitions and farmer’s markets when they decided to open PM BBQ in 2010; they have since won a whole host of awards from local magazines for their slow-smoked, Memphis-style barbecue. Local favorites include the juicy, tender brisket (winner of the Riverfront Times ’ Best Beef Brisket of 2011 award) and the smoked chicken, but plenty more barbecue staples, like baby back ribs and pulled pork, are served alongside sandwiches, salads, sides, and a few specialty dishes like smoked chicken and sausage gumbo or spicy brisket chili.

PM BBQ, 161 Long Rd #103, Chesterfield, MO, USA +1 636 536 1966

5. Balaban’s

Bar, Bistro, Wine Bar, American, Wine

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6. Kimcheese

Unique cuisine and a commitment to doing fast food right has made Kimcheese , a family-owned and -operated joint that opened in 2012, one of Chesterfield’s most popular casual restaurants. Asian fusion fare (with a focus on Korean , Mexican and American flavors) is Kimcheese’s specialty, and with several nods of approval from St. Louis Magazine, including being named one of 2014’s Best Very Casual Restaurants, guests are guaranteed a great, but affordable, meal. Choose from dishes like steak and cheese burger or kimchi pork belly burritos and team them with sides like wings, cheese fries, and pot stickers or go for a traditional Korean bibimbap .

Kimcheese, 13435 Olive Blvd, Chesterfield, MO, USA +1 314 485 1408

7. East Coast Pizza

East coast pizza.

Serving some of the best-loved pizza pies in all of Chesterfield, East Coast Pizza is the place to be for casual Italian-American eats in laid-back surroundings. All pizzas feature hand-tossed dough, homemade sauce, and fresh mozzarella, and guests can choose from New York-style pizzas, calzones, stromboli, and a number of specialty pizzas. East Coast Pizza also serves hearty sandwiches, soups, salads, and sides and offers a beer list, featuring both big name domestics and locally brewed craft beers from the likes of St Louis-based Schlafly Beer , bound to impress any dedicated ale fan.

East Coast Pizza, 17304 Chesterfield Airport Rd, Chesterfield, MO, USA +1 636 536 7888

8. Thai Sawadee

Thai sawadee.

Its name translates as ‘hello,’ and a trip to Thai Sawadee is just that; a perfect introduction to authentic, traditional Thai cuisine and its typically exciting and exotic flavor combinations. Alongside familiar staples like pad Thai (rice noodles with chicken, shrimp, egg, beansprouts, and scallion, topped with ground peanuts) and beef panang curry with bell peppers and basil leaves, guests will find tempting specialty dishes like seafood-lemongrass hot pot and crispy golden frog legs with Chinese eggplant and Thai spices. Authenticity extends to Thai Sawadee’s dessert menu, too, with sweet treats like fried bananas and honey sauce or coconut sticky rice with fresh mango.

Thai Sawadee, 71 Hilltown Village Center, Chesterfield, MO, USA +1 636 728 0308

9. Fin Japanese Cuisine

Restaurant, Japanese, Sushi, Asian

10. Spiro’s

Restaurant, Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian

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What Cuisine Can I Expect on Safari? From Traditional African Food to Fine Dining

What Cuisine Can I Expect on Safari? From Traditional African Food to Fine Dining and World-Class Wine

A luxury African safari is a symphony for all the senses. Beyond the unforgettable sights and sounds of the untouched wilderness, you will experience a mosaic of flavors and farm-to-table foods that tell the story of the continent’s rich heritage and cultural diversity. The food we eat is so much more than simple sustenance. Instead, time spent around the dining table or picnicking in the bush is an opportunity to lean into connection, community and identity with those around you. Below, we explore the types of traditional African food one can taste on safari in addition to incredible fine dining experiences, unique ingredients, exceptional wines, organic foraging and more.

The Essence of Traditional African Cuisine

Every country in the world has a distinct food culture and naturally, African nations are no different, with each dining experience a vibrant expression of history, heritage, tradition and taste. Depending on where you dine, whether it’s a buzzy restaurant in Cape Town, a fine dining destination nestled in the Winelands or a secluded tented camp in the bush, the culinary journey is entirely different, with ingredients, cooking methods and spices influenced by centuries of indigenous culture, human migration and historical trade routes. Regardless of where your travels take you, a few things about traditional African cuisine: Firstly food is of exceptional global standards and any dietary need can be accommodated. Many of the staple foods are made with indigenous ingredients and grown on small local farms with no preservatives or additives. Food is healthy, fresh and unadulterated in contrast to many Western diets which can be heavily reliant on fast food and processed ingredients. Spices are a major feature in most African cuisines. Expect peppers that ignite your taste buds , complex curry powders and seasoned salts in many popular dishes across Africa, from bobotie and Cape Malay curries to Kenyan pilau and more. Ingredients aside, mealtimes on safari are always a celebratory event. Eating together is a significant moment of pause and reset that brings families and friends together to share stories and exciting wildlife sightings from the day around the table.

Traditional African Foods

Thriving biodiversity and a culture of farming across much of Africa lends to a vast array of produce. However staple foods center on grains, tubers and vegetables, millet, cassava and plantains combined with meat and fish when available alongside flavorful spices form the foundation of so many exceptional meals. Slow-cooked or grilled meats are often enjoyed alongside the myriad rice dishes popular across the continent.     Of course, traditional African foods vary immensely by region. The dishes you’ll eat in South Africa, for instance, differ from the countries of East Africa. Cape Town in South Africa was a hub of the historic spice trade, so spices are abundantly used across the many ethnic cuisines. In fact, one of the dishes of South Africa is bobotie, a warming, hearty meal of minced meat simmered with spices like curry powder, herbs and dried fruit, then topped with a mixture of egg and milk and baked until just set.    The typical East African cuisine found throughout Kenya and Tanzania is predominantly made up of starches like maize, rice and beans. For celebratory occasions or slow-cooked stews and curries, mutton and goat are generally the preferred meats. Although you’ll find a wide variety of global cuisines in East and Southern Africa’s cities, it’s not uncommon to see these staple ingredients in the more traditional restaurants or bush boma nights you’ll enjoy on safari. 

Wine Culture in Africa

Wine culture is deeply embedded in South Africa and you’ll find superb bottles in restaurants and top-tier lodges throughout East and Southern Africa. Pre-dinner cocktails - affectionately referred to as sundowners - are a staple on safari though non-alcoholic beverages and cocktails, soft drinks, tea and excellent, locally-grown coffee are always available. A quick forty-minute drive from Cape Town, the Cape Winelands produce some of the best wine in the world. This extraordinarily beautiful area is home to vineyards, tasting rooms, stunning sanctuaries and historic farms . These locations, from Franschhoek to Stellenbosch are filled with spectacular restaurants and more casual spots giving guests ample opportunities to sample local wines with the fresh bounty and culinary classics the Winelands are celebrated for. Our expert guides also have access to insider-only wineries and sommelier-led tastings you won’t experience anywhere else. Having developed a familiarity and taste for South Africa’s finest wines before departing for the bush, it’s a real treat to return to your luxury lodge after a day on safari to enjoy delicious South African cuisine artfully paired with local wine you’ve tasted at the source.

Fine Dining Restaurants on Safari

Trying local favorites and the foods traditional to your safari destination, whether you’re in Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa or the far-flung Seychelles is an ideal way to connect with local culture and history. New fine dining restaurants continue to open to global acclaim, with many located in South Africa. World-class chefs are opening spectacular restaurants where diners can enjoy unusual, elevated menus inspired by the prized, African-grown bounty the continent is so fortunate to have.    Tswalu in the Kalahari is a wilderness haven home to Klein JAN , an innovative fine dining restaurant run by Michelin-star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen. Working with Tswalu’s executive chef, Marnus Scholly, Jan spent two years researching the flavors, foods and culture of the Northern Cape and the menu is an inspiring tribute to the area, showcasing the diversity of ingredients native to the Kalahari while highlighting their cultural value.     Klein JAN is an incredible, immersive experience that moves guests through a series of locations before settling into a gorgeous, contemporary dining room overlooking Tswalu’s uniquely wild and beautiful desert landscape.  Chef Liam Tomlin, originally from Sydney, has called South Africa home for just over 20 years. He is renowned for consulting on various top-tier projects within the hospitality industry and his fine-dining, globally-influenced tapas are an ode to the different flavors of Africa. Chef Peter Tempelhoff is yet another South African chef who has put the country on the culinary map. Tempelhoff’s new urban restaurant FYN, he says, is for people who don’t have a lot of time but want to try myriad flavors. The restaurant offers a completely different kind of fine dining experience, leaning into South African-Japanese fusion dishes packed with flavor, but the experience is one without the typical length of a tasting menu. Of course, we would be remiss to end this list without mentioning the culinary ventures of chef Luke Dale Roberts. . . Dale Roberts is well-known for his many creative endeavors across South Africa including The Pot Luck Club and The Test Kitchen Fledgelings in Cape Town and Johannesburg’s The Shortmarket Club which all won Eat Out stars in 2022. We were thrilled to see SALON, an evolution of Dale Roberts’s world-renowned Test Kitchen open in Spring 2023 in Cape Town’s Old Biscuit Mill in Woodstock. A dining experience at one – or more – of these incredible restaurants is a must on a visit to South Africa.   It’s a pleasure to see the fine dining scene in so many African cities, from Nairobi and Lusaka to Cape Town expand and grow as new chefs open diverse restaurants that hone the flavors, skills and culinary techniques so unique to our glorious continent. 

Enhancing Your Culinary Safari Experience

On a luxury African safari, how and where you dine is up to you, guided by insider advice from our experts. Whether you are craving a hearty plate of comfort food after a long day in the bush, a lighter meal before an early start, a romantic five-star supper beneath the stars or want to taste traditional African flavors prepared as the locals do, the ROAR AFRICA team will craft your dining experience to your desires. This also includes accommodating dietary requirements, from gluten-free to kosher and everything in between throughout your safari. Restaurants and lodge suppers in the bush aside, there are also ample opportunities to enhance your culinary safari experience in a more hands-on way. Cooking classes in home kitchens or alongside the superb chefs you’ll find in lodges and properties deep in the wilderness are the perfect way to take a taste of Africa home with you. Many of the lodges we partner with love to take guests foraging in the wild or in the organic vegetable gardens that adjoin the property to help harvest the dinner to come while learning more about African agriculture. Similarly, properties like Segera in Kenya or Babylonstoren in the Cape Winelands often host sommelier-led tastings in their personal cellars, pizza-making evenings or baking with children should you be craving a taste of home while on your travels. The sky is the limit when it comes to food, new flavors and fine wines in Africa…we cannot wait to share these experiences with you. Food is an integral part of the foundation of any trip, including a luxury African safari, no matter which destination you choose to experience with us. Explore our luxury African destinations and experiences at ROAR AFRICA.

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