When the resort opened back in 1997 there was muttering from rock art enthusiasts, who had previously enjoyed free run of the neglected farmland here that once grew grapefruit, oranges and rooibos tea.

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Grapefruit curd with mascarpone and a crumble of pistachio and green tea demonstrated the more elegant notes of bitterness, and sunchoke cream with chestnut, black-trumpet mushrooms, and coffee expounded on the sweet-savory spectrum of nuttiness.

NEWYORKER: Isa