{"id":14818,"date":"2023-11-19T19:12:22","date_gmt":"2023-11-19T17:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=14818"},"modified":"2023-11-19T19:12:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-19T17:12:29","slug":"unveiling-a-festive-feast-the-christmas-buffet-at-the-conservatory-at-protea-hotel-balalaika","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/unveiling-a-festive-feast-the-christmas-buffet-at-the-conservatory-at-protea-hotel-balalaika\/","title":{"rendered":"Unveiling a Festive Feast: The Christmas Buffet at The Conservatory at Protea Hotel Balalaika"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyamay9 xykv574 xbmpl8g x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div><strong>In the spirit of the holiday season, The Conservatory is set to redefine <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/christmas-dinner-johannesburg\/\">Christmas<\/a> dining with a spectacular buffet Menu that promises an unforgettable culinary experience.<\/strong><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Priced at R595.00 per person, with kids under 6 dining at half price, this festive feast is a celebration of flavors and festive traditions.<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>What&#8217;s on the Menu?<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li>The starters alone set the tone for an indulgent affair, featuring a prawn cocktail, a freshly baked bread display with mini butters, creamy mussels in a white wine sauce, and a chicken liver pate topped with cranberry jam. The salad selection showcases a salad boutique with a variety of dips and dressings, an avocado and chicken orzo salad, quinoa with arugula, sundried tomato, boiled egg, and bacon, as well as a refreshing watermelon and feta salad.<\/li>\n<li>The star of the show, the Carvery, boasts a mouthwatering array of dishes, including honey-glazed gammon, flame-grilled sirloin topped with rooibos and orange jus, mint jelly and jus leg of lamb, and a whole turkey served with hot honey sauce. The hot pots continue the feast with options like creamy seafood pasta, coconut-infused jasmine rice, rosemary and truffle baby potato, wild mushroom risotto, and a cauliflower and broccoli bake.<\/li>\n<li>Save room for dessert as the Chef&#8217;s selection of cakes, traditional malva pudding with custard, koeksister, traditional Christmas trifle, tropical fruit salad, peppermint tart, mince pie, and soft-serve ice cream complete the culinary journey.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To secure a spot at this gastronomic celebration, pre-booking is essential and can be done by emailing <a href=\"mailto:reservations@balalaika.co.za\" target=\"_new\">reservations@balalaika.co.za<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli xsyo7zv x16hj40l x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v3\/yW\/r\/8k_Y-oVxbuU.png?_nc_eui2=AeE8Fxhgbe9fvainGRsMdTlHAMO_1wPOzQ4Aw7_XA87NDv6cjpVjuyY_V6HJxOSzNpQ\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0Maude Street Sandown, Sandton, South Africa<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyamay9 xykv574 xbmpl8g x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli xsyo7zv x16hj40l x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v3\/yT\/r\/Dc7-7AgwkwS.png?_nc_eui2=AeF4XvImg8523paBH-oD-tNQ_Z8lwuqCx1f9nyXC6oLHV4DNzraH3scAN6FHtuUClx4\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0011 322 5000<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 x2lah0s x1nhvcw1 x1qjc9v5 xozqiw3 x1q0g3np xyamay9 xykv574 xbmpl8g x4cne27 xifccgj\">\n<div class=\"x9f619 x1n2onr6 x1ja2u2z x78zum5 xdt5ytf x2lah0s x193iq5w xeuugli xsyo7zv x16hj40l x10b6aqq x1yrsyyn\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"x1b0d499 xuo83w3\" src=\"https:\/\/static.xx.fbcdn.net\/rsrc.php\/v3\/yE\/r\/2PIcyqpptfD.png?_nc_eui2=AeGKBVOH8-jIarbH4hEJOLl2G5FnvESg51kbkWe8RKDnWecXU40XBz2nPj_h85dxdws\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" \/>\u00a0res@balalaika.co.za<\/div>\n<div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-14841\" src=\"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Conservatory-Christmas-Menu-1-page-001.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1287\" height=\"1801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Conservatory-Christmas-Menu-1-page-001.jpg 1287w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Conservatory-Christmas-Menu-1-page-001-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Conservatory-Christmas-Menu-1-page-001-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Conservatory-Christmas-Menu-1-page-001-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Conservatory-Christmas-Menu-1-page-001-561x785.jpg 561w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Conservatory-Christmas-Menu-1-page-001-714x999.jpg 714w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Conservatory-Christmas-Menu-1-page-001-364x509.jpg 364w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Conservatory-Christmas-Menu-1-page-001-758x1061.jpg 758w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Conservatory-Christmas-Menu-1-page-001-608x851.jpg 608w, https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Conservatory-Christmas-Menu-1-page-001-1152x1612.jpg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1287px) 100vw, 1287px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the spirit of the holiday season, The Conservatory is set to redefine Christmas dining with a spectacular buffet Menu that promises an unforgettable culinary experience. 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