Review: Forum Homini (Stayover) + Dinner at Roots
The folks at Forum Homini kindly invited me to spend a night there, and try out the dinner. If the setting of the restaurant is anything to go by, you can only imagine how stunning the rooms are 🙂
Everything is designed in a way that it fits in with and doesn’t impose on the environment, still luxurious though. I found it to be a great, refreshing change from the modern, slick hotel rooms I’m used to.
Undoubtedly my favourite part of the room- double inside rain shower AND there was an outside shower too |
Starter: kabeljou, porcini, roast onion, peas, green beans and grapes |
Starter: quail and foie gras, cauliflower, grapefruit, fennel, earl grey and mango |
Main: lamb, loin and shoulder terrine, balsamic ashed brinjal, parsnip and lemon, smoked tomato |
Dessert: strawberry espume, vanilla and parsnip mousse, peanut butter ice cream |
After a soak in that huge hot tub, I had a great night’s sleep and spent the morning reading on the outside deck overlooking the dam. I’m currently reading White Oleander and I absolutely love it. One of the most beautifully written books I’ve read to date. I actually ended up leaving my book behind, and a member of staff took it to his house and allowed me to pick it up from his place in Jhb. How’s that for service! We then headed to breakfast and sat outside. It was lovely being outdoors in the open.
Yoghurt mousse- seasonal fruit |
Chicken and pine nut with bacon, mushrooms and pesto |
I have to be honest and say that the service was incredibly slow at breakfast. There weren’t that many other tables there so I can’t understand why. We became frustrated and increasingly hungry after waiting a really long time between courses. If the wait time was a bit shorter, it would have been a very enjoyable meal.
All in all, when it comes to luxury weekend getaways close to JHB, Forum Homini ranks in my top 3 for sure.
Go check out their website: www.forumhomini.com
xxx
H
March 4, 2013 @ 6:23 pm
IF only I could afford it.