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‘Chaîne des Rôtisseurs’ presents Azure with a blazon

24/04/2008

The Azure, signature restaurant of Cape Town's Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa, is without doubt one of those 'special occasion venues' recognized for its incredulous location, diverse menu, and charismatic executive chef. Now this internationally acclaimed restaurant has one more accolade to add to its long list:  the Blazon by the renowned Chaine des Rotisseurs.

A Blazon is an indication of excellence in food and service.  The names Azure and   Roberto De Carvalho (executive chef and member of The Chaines des Rotisseurs) are synonymous with the high standards diners experience first-hand, along with the exceptional, personalized service the restaurant and hotel are known for.

The founder of 'fynbos cooking' in the Cape, Roberto's personal passion for these indigenous herbs has resulted in many unique tastings of different local South African cuisine.  Added to this, his Portuguese background makes his choice of menu an unusual mixture of flavours.  Guests love the combination of traditional Cape with internationally Mediterranean, so it is no wonder word of the Azure spread to worldwide professionals such as the Chaine.

The Azure boasts a contemporary and relaxed interior, easy-listening background music, mesmerizing sunsets across the Atlantic Ocean, appetizing cuisine and five-star service.   Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served every day; the dress code is smart casual. The Sunday Brunch, with live entertainment by songsters Jennie Oliver, is a must-do when visiting Cape Town.  Alternatively, the choice of a seafood buffet is the perfect way to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon

Located at Camps Bay, The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is a luxury hotel consisting of seventy bedrooms and suites, two acclaimed restaurants and conference facilities. The property is committed to the tradition of surrounding guests in an ambience of unsurpassed elegance and comfort while ensuring outstanding and discreet personal service.

Red Carnation Hotels is a collection of luxury family-run properties.

The five-star luxurious London jewels are The Milestone Hotel, overlooking Kensington Palace, and member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World; "41", overlooking Buckingham Palace's Royal Mews; and The Edgerton House Hotel, in Knightsbridge.  Outside of London is Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Restaurant, and Spa, Overshot, Dorset, a member of Relays & Châteaux.  Other RCH properties are the five-star Hotel d'Angleterre on Lake Geneva, Switzerland, a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World; and Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve and Retreat, a member of Relais & Châteaux, in the heart of the Cederberg Mountains in South Africa's Western Cape.

For further information and reservations contact your nearest travel agent or call The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa on (27) (21) 437 9000, email bookta@rchmail.com or visit www.12apostleshotel.com.

2008:  The Sanctuary Spa was voted third in the Hotel Spas Africa/Middle East and Indian Ocean Section in Condé Nast Traveller UK Readers' Awards
2007:  Azure wine list was Diners Club Award of Excellence winner
2007:  Azure wine list was a Diners Club Award of Excellence winner
2007:  The Hotel and Spa received 'Africa's Leading Spa Resort' award and was short-listed for 'South Africa's Leading Hotel', at the 14th Annual World Travel Awards Middle East Africa awards
2007:  AA Hospitality named Red Carnation Hotels 'Small Hotel Group of the Year'
2007:  World Travel Awards voted Africa's Leading Spa Resort
2007:  Voted one of World's Best Spa Resorts by Five-Star Alliance
2007:  Elite Traveler:  Best 101 Suites of the World - The

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