International Gastronomic Award to Azure Restaurant

At the Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa (Cape Town)

The Azure Restaurant, signature restaurant of Cape Town's Twelve Apostles Hotel & 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 bow as they have been awarded a Blazon by the renowned Chaine des Rotisseurs.

A Blazon, is an indication of excellence in food and service. The names Azure Restaurant, and Executive Chef Roberto De Carvalho, are synonymous of these high standards as visitors travel from within local and international boundaries to experience first-hand not only Roberto's carefully designed seasonal menus, but also the exceptional, personalized waiter service that 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 different flavours. Guests love the combination of traditional Cape with internationally Mediterranean, and so it is no wonder that the word spread to world-wide professionals such as the Chaine.

Azure Restaurant boasts a contemporary and relaxed interior that combines with easy-listening background music, mesmerizing sunsets across the Atlantic Ocean, appetizing cuisine and five-star service.

The restaurant is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and the dress code is smart-casual. The Sunday Brunch with live entertainment by songstress 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. Whilst for the movie addict, what better than to relax in the surrounds of the hotel's 16-seater movie theatre, equipped with a flat screen TV and state-of-the-art surround sound, and watch from a wide selection of feature films. The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa are offering a variety of different, exclusive winter packages. Contact the hotel on 021 437 9000, or e-mail bookta@rchmail.co.za for more details.

For further information, please contact Lesley Simpson Communications on Tel: +27 11 463 8195, Fax: +27 11 463 8196 or Email: lesley@lesleysimpson.co.za

Additional Info:

• The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa is a member of The Leading Small Hotels of the World www.12apostleshotel.com
• The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is a proud member of Red Carnation Hotels, voted Small Hotel Group of the Year 2007/2008 by AA, the UK's leading hotel rating authority. Red Carnation Hotels is a collection of family run five and four star hotels, which stands for the best of everything. The South African properties include the Oyster Box, which is set to reopen in 2009 following a major refurbishment. It is also associated with Bushman's Kloof
• To access images on the hotel please visit www.rchimages.co.uk and register for your own personal username and password.

Accolades include:

• Awarded "Africa's Leading Spa Resort" at the 14th Annual World Travel Awards Middle East & Africa - 2007
• Voted one of "Worlds Best Spa Resorts" by Five Star Alliance, USA - 2007
• Selected the Presidential Suite as "Best 101 Suites of the Year" by Elite Traveler, USA - 2007
• The Winner of "The Leading Small Hotels of the World Commitment to Quality for Africa and the Middle East" for two consecutive years - 2005, 2006
• Voted 48th in the "World's Top 100" category by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine, UK - October 2006
• Voted 9th in the "Best Accommodation in Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean Islands" category by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine, UK - October 2006
• Voted 5th in the "Best Spa Hotel in Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean Islands" category by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine, UK - October 2006
• The Sanctuary Spa voted one of the "World's Best for 2006" by Travel and Leisure Magazine, USA - 2006
• Voted 5th in the "Best Spa Hotel in Africa, Middle East and Indian Ocean Islands" category by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine, UK - March 2006