{"id":19423,"date":"2026-03-08T12:48:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-08T10:48:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/?p=19423"},"modified":"2026-03-12T13:45:42","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T11:45:42","slug":"the-pasta-special-turning-heads-at-the-bull-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/the-pasta-special-turning-heads-at-the-bull-run\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pasta Special Turning Heads at The Bull Run"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>At The Bull Run, indulgence is never complicated \u2014 it\u2019s bold, confident and served exactly the way it should be.<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Their latest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/specials\/\">special<\/a>, Creamy Gorgonzola Fettuccine, is proof that sometimes the simplest combinations deliver the biggest flavour.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>This is not just another pasta dish.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It\u2019s silky fettuccine coated in a luxuriously rich Gorgonzola cream sauce, elevated with a touch of Dijon tang, cracked pepper and fresh parsley. The result? A beautifully balanced plate that\u2019s creamy without being heavy, robust without overpowering \u2014 and entirely satisfying from first twirl to last bite.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Perfect for business lunches, relaxed client meetings or a midweek treat in the heart of Sandton, this dish brings a little Italian comfort to The Bull Run\u2019s signature steakhouse sophistication.<\/p>\n<h3>Make It Your Own<\/h3>\n<p>Guests can enjoy the original Creamy Gorgonzola Fettuccine for R120 \u2014 a generous, flavour-packed plate that stands confidently on its own.<\/p>\n<p>Looking to elevate it further? Add grilled chicken for an additional R60 for a hearty, protein-packed option. Or opt for grilled shrimp for R85 extra, bringing a touch of coastal flair to this rich and creamy classic.<\/p>\n<p>Whether enjoyed as a comforting vegetarian option or upgraded with your protein of choice, this is a dish designed to suit every appetite.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>A Special Worth Making Plans For<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Known for its premium cuts and polished atmosphere, The Bull Run proves once again that it does more than steak \u2014 it delivers well-rounded dining experiences. This limited-time pasta special (valid February to April) is ideal for those craving something indulgent, flavourful and effortlessly refined.<\/p>\n<p>Creamy, peppery, subtly tangy and perfectly plated \u2014 it\u2019s the kind of dish that turns an ordinary lunch into something worth lingering over.\u00a0<strong>Because at The Bull Run, even comfort food arrives with confidence.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u21d2\u00a0Maude Street, Sandown, Sandton<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"xtqikln x78zum5 x1y1aw1k xwib8y2\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"xkh2ocl x1iyjqo2 x1iorvi4 xjkvuk6\" role=\"listitem\"><span class=\"x6s0dn4 x17zd0t2 x3nfvp2\"><span class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1xmvt09 x1lliihq x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x xudqn12 x3x7a5m x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\" dir=\"auto\">011 322 5000<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"xkh2ocl x1iyjqo2 x1iorvi4 xjkvuk6\" role=\"listitem\">reservations@balalaika.co.za<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At The Bull Run, indulgence is never complicated \u2014 it\u2019s bold, confident and served exactly the way it should be. Their latest special, Creamy Gorgonzola Fettuccine, is proof that sometimes the simplest combinations deliver the biggest flavour. This is not just another pasta dish. It\u2019s silky fettuccine coated in a luxuriously rich Gorgonzola cream sauce,&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":19425,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[43,39,44,45,42,40,41],"class_list":["post-19423","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-specials","tag-friday","tag-monday","tag-saturday","tag-sunday","tag-thursday","tag-tuesday","tag-wednesday"],"wps_subtitle":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19423","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=19423"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19423\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19426,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/19423\/revisions\/19426"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19425"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=19423"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=19423"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.food-blog.co.za\/joburg\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=19423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}