Babel

This destination hotel/restaurant-cum-rural utopia (at Babylonstoren) put the spotlight back on the Winelands when it opened in 2010. The massive property, with a working farm and acres of gardens, embodies farm-to-table cuisine at its best. Guests dine in a clean and contemporary setting, leaving the simple-yet-edgy cuisine to do the impressing.  An alternative venue for refreshments and lighter fare after a tour of the farm is the on-property Green House.