A fresh new look with loads of ideas - May 2012

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Hello Visitor

Firstly, another important day is coming up...we will tell you how to celebrate Father’s Day in true masculine style. Keep an eye on our Events Guide in the Festivals section for upcoming events to spoil your dad.

Explore our local options for outdoor fun; it’s that time of year when the weather is perfect for a lazy picnic lunch. The cold is settling in for good, so we’ve hunt down a bit of warmth for you to enjoy as well!

Regards,
The PRETORIA.co.za team


Theatre Benevolent Fund Extravaganza– Aula, 30 May to 02 June

Theatre Benevolent Fund ExtravaganzaShows by the top actors in the country, as well as a mini carnival. Every night, doors will open an hour before the show start and guests are invited to join in the festive atmosphere. Enjoy a glass of wine from the cash bar while mingling with the fabulous actors. Shows to look forward to: Liefde, Anna; Verskrikkelik snaaks; Liefdesnota oor Lap, Thomas Thomson fashion show; Solo Saam and Die hart is 'n eensame jagter. Click here for more details.

 

The best Mother’s Day gift ideas & outings

Mother's day giftIf you are uncertain of where to start looking for that special little present for your mom, start with our directory section under Gifts or set aside some time to browse through the shops at Duncan Yard, a great stop for a variety of options - from flowers to house décor. Make sure you book your lunch soon, not to miss out on the best restaurant settings. Keep an eye on our events guide for the best options!

The Clay Club Studio

The Clay Club StudioAn exciting new shop opened in the Greenlyn Shopping Centre. With regular workshops and courses, such as “Paint a Ceramic/Bisque” and mosaic, it’s a fun creative activity to consider with your mom. Make something special that can always remind you of her! Click here to find out more.

Out with the old mommy, in with the new!

Mini make-overMoms usually put themselves on the back-burner to devote their lives to raising their kids. If you want to say a big thanks to your mom for all those years of selfless living, spoil her with a mini make-over! For those everyday styling needs – visit Emagin8 for a make-up workshop or HvanWyk Hair Design for a hair styling workshop. Our Wellness & Beauty section will provide some local beauty salon and spa options to consider.

 

Machics Restaurant & Alehouse

Machics Restaurant and Alehouse"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well" - Virginia Woolf. Machics takes this motto to heart to provide the community with excellent food and service in a relaxing environment. As part of The Brewers Guild you're guaranteed a quality dining experience. Dishes range from seafood, to grills, to light meals. Great place for a quick lunch meeting, drink after work or a laid-back outing with family or friends! Click here to view their details.

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The Blades - Review

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Celebrating Father’s Day in true bushveld style is easy at The Blades – with its outside deck overlooking a serene stretch of river, engulfed in a tree-filled setting.  Elegance meets simplicity through a combination of crisp white table settings, wooden decks and beautiful stone structure.  Your dining options include sitting at the top deck, with a nice vantage point, or the lower deck with its outstretched couch area closer to the water edge; alternatively if the weather does not permit outside dining an indoor seating area is also available with a typical bushveld lodge feel.  Picnics can also be booked on the manicured lawn next to the river edge.  Strange how the city noise can fade away so easily to give you a moment of tranquillity.  Definitely worth the trip if you like combining the outdoors with fine dining!
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Crawdaddys's Menlyn - Review

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Crawdaddy’s Good Food and Pub co. in Waterglen Park shopping centre, Menlyn has a warm family-friendly atmosphere.  Buzzing with people throughout the day, it’s a relaxed spot to enjoy a quick lunch, late afternoon drink or a laidback dinner.  With a covered outside deck area, inside dining as well as separate smoking section, you can choose your style of dining ambiance. (enjoy a cosy dinner inside next to the fireplace this winter!) The décor is tongue in the cheek, with lobster lampshades greeting you at the entrance to the inside dining from the deck area.  Combining seafood and meat dishes, this combo can even be seen in the décor – intertwining a beach shack style with brick.  With a wide variety of dishes, any taste fancy can be satisfied here.

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