Explore Nature’s Beauty & Delightful Lunch at Oxbow Country Estate this National Garden Day!

Oxbow Country Estate invites you to embrace the beauty of nature on National Garden Day, October 15th.

With its sprawling gardens, enchanting lakes, and meandering streams, it is the perfect setting for a spring celebration.

An Enchanting Experience for only R340pp.

The day begins at 12:00 pm with your arrival at Oxbow Country Estate. As you step onto the estate’s grounds, you’ll immediately be transported to a world of natural beauty and tranquility. The event’s program has something for everyone to enjoy:

1. Guided Garden Walk (12:30 pm)

Take a leisurely stroll through Oxbow’s extensive organic fruit and vegetable garden. Learn about sustainable farming practices and the importance of locally sourced produce. It’s a chance to connect with the earth and appreciate the abundance it offers.

2. Delectable Roast Lunch (12:30 pm – 4:00 pm)

Satisfy your taste buds with a sumptuous roast lunch, prepared with care and featuring the finest ingredients. The menu caters to diverse palates, ensuring a culinary experience that will leave you craving for more.

3. Idyllic Estate Tour (3:00 pm)

Join a guided tour of Oxbow’s tranquil grounds. Marvel at the enchanting gardens, picturesque lakes, and meandering streams that make this estate a true natural wonder. Gain insights into the estate’s history and the conservation efforts that preserve its pristine beauty.

To secure your spot for this unforgettable day, simply make a 50% deposit by October 6th. Don’t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the wonders of nature and experience the magic of Oxbow Country Estate.

Contact Oxbow Country Estate for more information and reservations:

📞 Telephone: 0861 269 269
📲 WhatsApp: 083 302 0575
📧 Email: info@oxbowestate.co.za
📍 Address: Portion 28, Boschkop, Bronkhorstspruit, 1020

Father’s Day Pretoria Restaurants 2023

Father’s Day is a special and exciting day, especially for all of those dads out there. But sometimes it can be difficult to find the perfect way to celebrate your loved one. If you are in Pretoria this Father’s Day, why not take your dad out to one of the many wonderful restaurants on offer? Breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of Pretoria’s amazing restaurants is a great way to celebrate your father and share some special quality time together.

Pretoria has a large variety of restaurants that you can take your father to. Casual and relaxed, fancy and elegant, or somewhere in-between, Pretoria has them all. These restaurants have warm and welcoming atmospheres, not to mention a delicious range of cuisines, making them the perfect way to show your father how thankful you are to have him in your life.

So, don’t miss out. Pick a restaurant in Pretoria this Father’s Day, and enjoy the celebrations on offer! You are bound to have a wonderful time.

Father’s Day Pretoria Restaurants 2023

Father’s Day Lunch at Oxbow Estate [read more]

Recipe: Sticky BBQ Chicken Wings with Avocado Ranch Dipping Sauce [read more]

Mother’s Day Lunch Pretoria 2023

Mothers day is suppose to be a day filled with love, family, and of course good food, but trying to plan the perfect Mother’s Day can often feel like an uphill battle.

Make this year’s preparations that much easier by taking advantage of our list of fantastic restaurants that will be hosting Mother’s Day lunches & buffets in the beautiful city of Pretoria.

This day only comes around once a year, so why not go all out and gift her with a day she’ll never forget.

Checkout the full article below for some great ideas on where to celebrate the prefect Mother’s Day lunch in Pretoria in 2019.

Mother’s Day Lunch in Pretoria 2023

Lunch or Overnight Stay Package or Oxbow Estate [read more]

Tapas & Cocktail Specials at La Parada [read more]

Cocktail & Sweet treat for all moms at Tiger’s Milk [read more]

Complimentary Cocktail + Gift for all moms joining Old Town Italy for a meal [read more]

 

Easter Lunch Pretoria

How are you spending your Easter weekend in 2023?

We’ll use this article to highlight the best Easter lunches in Pretoria this April with all the offerings from your favourite restaurants. Think buffets, set menus or just an a la carte menu specifically designed for the occasion. We’ll list every Easter lunch in Pretoria right here.

If you want to list your Easter lunch in Pretoria on FoodBlogPTA, please contact us. 

Easter Lunch Pretoria 2023

Easter Lunch at Oxbow [read more]

Easter Treats at Krispy Kreme [read more]

Cookies & Cream Kids Classes at Old Town Italy [read more]

Join a fun Pizza-Making Class at Old Town Italy

Get creative with Old Town Italy!

Old Town Italy is excited to announce their upcoming pizza making classes – the perfect date night idea.

These classes are all about enjoying great pizza, wine, and company.

During the class, they’ll be serving up your favourite Old Town Italy wine, a light antipasti board, and providing you with the opportunity to create your own authentic Italian pizza. This is a hands-on class where you will learn how to make pizza dough from scratch, how to stretch and shape it, and how to top it with delicious ingredients.

The class is perfect for foodies, aspiring chefs, or anyone who loves pizza and wants to learn how to make it at home. The experienced pizza chefs will guide you through the process and give you tips and tricks for making the perfect pizza.

The class is also a great opportunity to socialize and make new friends. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, these classes are a fun way to spend an evening and learn something new.

The classes are held every last Thursday of the month at 6PM and cost R395 per person. Book your spot today and mark your calendar for the following dates:

🍕26 January
🍕23 February
🍕30 March
🍕27 April
🍕25 May

So, if you want to learn how to make pizza like a pro, come join Old Town Italy  and experience the traditional taste of Italy with delicious wine, antipasti board, and of course, Pizza. Book your spot today and don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn and enjoy an authentic Italian Pizza Making experience.

Find your closest branch to book a table!

Enjoy Mother’s Day at Summit Grill & Sky Bar

With mother’s day less than two weeks away, it’s about time you start planning the perfect day to show how much you love her.

Make this year different, instead of getting her the regular old flowers and chocolates, why not treat her to a lunch she’ll never forget.

Located in beautiful city of Pretoria, Summit Grill & Sky Bar was created with the intention of combining a fine dining restaurant with the atmosphere of a high class cocktail lounge, and if you ask us, they’ve perfectly reached this balance, but don’t just take our word for it.

This Mother’s Day you have the chance to experience this awesome restaurant when they host their special Mother’s Day lunch. Sunday 12 May 2019, you and your beloved mother will have the option to choose from either a well crafted set-menu or the option of A La carte. Mothers will also receive a complimentary glass of ‘Warwick the first lady rose’ the perfect way to start off any lunch.

Thanks to the wonderful people at Summit Grill & Sky Bar, treating your mom to the perfect lunch could not be any easier.

Don’t let this opportunity pass you by, make your booking today!

Directions to Summit Grill & Sky Bar
Building 5, Summit Place,
221 Garsfontein Road,
Pretoria
0063
063 758 6377

Mother’s Day with a Difference at AfroBoer

Mother’s Day with a difference at AfroBoer

As always, AfroBoer is doing things a little bit differently this Mother’s Day.

A self-labelled ‘African Boer’, owner Michelle brings her African-Afrikaans-French soul into every inch of AfroBoer’s eclectic eccentricities and a spirit of freedom greets you at the door. This is a place to live as you – the unique you. Their menu hosts freshly made – really fresh, so be patient! – meals and baked goods and that all important delicious brew.

In keeping with true AfroBoer style, they’re bringing you Mother’s Day with a twist. Here’s how it works: mom’s are expected to bring 20 items, whether it be linen, family non-electrical kitchen equipment, bedding or toiletries to donate to the community informal settlement.

As a reward, you may enjoy any meal on the house and have a complimentary glass of wine or cappuccino. This campaign is running from 29 April to 10 May and donations must be dropped at the spaza shop next door between 7:30am and 4pm.

Bookings are essential. Use the reference AfroBoer Mother’s Day Project and your name. Let’s make Mother’s Day special for ALL mothers.

Directions to AfroBoer
Meerlust road
Equestria
Pretoria
012 807 3099

Immerse yourself in the fantastic Fijnwyn Wine & Food Festival

Like with many things in this world, Wine improves with age… the older we get, the more we like it!

This 30 April and 01 May 2019, show your appreciation for all things wine and good food by attending the wonderfully put together Fijnwyn Wine and food festival hosted by the Shokran Events venue.

Shokran is located amidst the beautiful pecan nut and almond plantations in Pretoria. Only a short 12km drive from Woodlands Boulevard, this is truly the perfect setting for you and your family to enjoy a wonderful day out indulging in some good food and delicious wine.

The overall goal for this festival is to incorporate the excellent wines found in the Cape with the beautiful scenery of Gauteng, a combination that simply can’t go wrong.

Tickets for the festival will start at R390 per adult, which includes your very own harvest table, along with a special wine tastings and glass, or alternatively you can purchase the R170 ticket which includes the exquisite wine tasting and a glass.

Tickets for this festival have gone live on 01 Feb 2019 and are quickly running out, so don’t miss out and get yours today!

If you believe in this initiative, come and show your support by attending the Fijnwyn Wine and food festival this 30 April and 01 May 2019.

Directions to Fijnwyn Wine & Food Festival

Plot 99

Luiperd Street

Tierpoort, Gauteng,

South Africa.

Tel: 082 335 5659

Celebrate your Easter like Royalty with Monte De Dios

Don’t stress yourself out too much with trying to plan the perfect Easter celebration. The excellent people at Monte De Dios, located in the picturesque valleys of Pretoria have you covered.

This Easter, 21 April 2019, Monte De Dios will be hosting a once in a life Easter celebration, and they want you to be a part of it!

You and your family will enjoy a scrumptious 3 course meal whilst being entertained by a variety of live performances, while the kids will get the chance to take part in the ‘Egg-celent’ Easter egg hunt, keeping then entertained for hours!

For one weekend only, you and your family can celebrate Easter in style. Nestled against picturesque mountains in Pretoria, Monte De Dios is a Spanish styled villa that will have you in awe with its beauty and excellent facilities .

Don’t let this great opportunity pass you by, make your booking today before it’s too late!

Directions to Monte De Dios

106 Archilles Street

Zwavelpoort,

Pretoria 0081

Tel: 087 654 4457 | 087 654 4458

Blanket Run for Kids with Hard Rock Cafe

In the words of Mandy Hale, “There is nothing more beautiful then someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others” And the wonderful people at ‘Kids in dire straits’ could not agree with this statement any more.

Help those who need it most, join the K.I.D.S blanket run on 2 June 2019 and make a difference.

That is why they have decided to make a positive change in their community, and they want you to be a part of it!

On 2 June 2019, HOG (Harleys, owners group) Johannesburg in conjunction with a variety of other sponsors will be hosting their annual K.I.D.S Blanket run to try and combat the frigid Gauteng winter that is quickly approaching us.

This day is about one thing, blankets, blankets, and more blankets! In order for you to be a part of this inspiring even, your ticket to enter will of course be a blanket that you can purchase online or directly at the entrance.

Blankets will cost R100 each and can be pre-ordered online via their website. Alternatively you have the option to bring along your own as well (preferably new blanket)

With performances from the likes of WonderBoom, Pedro Barbosa, and The colour blew, this will be more than just your average blanket run. Bring the kids along and turn this charitable event into a family day that you can all enjoy!

For more information and details about the blanket run or to view the itinerary for the day please visit their website