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Situated at the heart of Aquila’s main reserve lodge, our triple-volume restaurant offers an exquisite safari dining experience coupled with panoramic views of the reserve. Designed in harmony with Aquila’s African-style architecture, the upstairs viewing area and floor-to-ceiling windows provide an ideal vantage point for guests to enjoy a cocktail, beer, or glass of South African wine while watching the sun set beyond the majestic Karoo mountains.

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South African Cuisine

Comfortably seating up to 300 guests, Aquila’s overnight restaurant is the ideal setting for guests to unwind, relax and indulge in Aquila’s buffet-style meals. Expertly prepared by our resident chefs, the restaurant offers a variety of dishes, from traditional South African cuisine to continental and international favourites. Please contact us for any culinary or dietary requirements. 

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Overnight guests are invited on a South African culinary adventure with Aquila’s all-inclusive safari packages and overnight itineraries. Book now and join us for breakfast, lunch and dinner! 

Views Of The Reserve

Dine amidst the wild and spectacular Karoo mountains, overlooking the stunning reserve landscape and fynbos veld. Located next to the expansive grass lawns and pool-side bar, Aquila’s overnight, mezzanine-style dining area opens onto a sunken boma and saltwater infinity pool.

Upstairs Bar Area

Witness Africa’s iconic Karoo sunsets or enjoy a refreshing afternoon drink on Aquila’s upstairs viewing deck. Located above the main lodge restaurant, overnight safari guests can relax in the lounge area, order drinks from the bar, and share favourite game viewing sights with other safari guests.

From Farm To Table

Imagine savouring a dish crafted with ingredients plucked from the soil beneath your feet. Our restaurants take pride in presenting a menu that reflects the seasonal harvests and organic produce grown at Aquila’s Eco Synergy Centre. From fresh salads bursting with flavour to succulent mains enriched with herbs, every dish narrates a story of sustainability and a deep connection to nature.

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My sweet and sticky story of motherhood | #momwinning, safari party food ideas.

Welcome to the Jungle, Party Animal! Let’s get WILD and grab yourself a handful of Gorilla Poop {chocolate covered raisons} because this post is all about the food! If you’re surfing Pinterest for some Safari Party Food Ideas you’re in the right place. I’ll try to be short on words because let’s face it, this post is totally more about the party eye candy and scroll worthy pictures.

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I have no intention of passing myself off as a caterer or master chef at anything, so do not be deceived. None of my parties ever have gourmet food. But, what they ALL have are clever names for everything. Ask anyone, it’s my favorite item on my party checklist: Cleverly Name the Food…

I’m not that excellent at cooking/baking but I excel in punny humor. My ideas for the Safari Party Food was no exception. I also excel in making everyday things that are simple, like cutie oranges fill up an entire food display. Feast your eyes, party animals…

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We’ll start small and cover the snack first. I went for the whole Market Place theme with good in paper bags. I’ve always loved those scenes in Disney’s Aladdin where the Marketplace vendors offer Jasmin dates and pistachios. I suppose I was channeling my inner Disney with this party setup. The names for the food were fun to do too. Most of the snack food is very simple and can be bought in the bulk foods section of Winco.

Here is my list:

• Banana pies – Banana Moon Pies
• Monkey Chow – Banana Chips
• Snake Eggs – Green Grapes
• Gorilla Poop – Chocolate covered raisins
• Giraffe Spots – Rye Chips
• Banana Treats – Runts Bananas {I bought on Amazon!}
• Beetle Wings – Lays Potato Chips
• Tree Roots – Pretzel Sticks
• Elephant Snacks – Peanuts
• Zebra Cakes – Zebra Cakes
• Jaguar Claws – Bugles
• Grubs – Gummy Worms
• Animal Crackers – Animal Crackers
• Lizard Eyes – Hummus

You can find all of my labels available as a digital download on Etsy .

Safari Party Food Ideas | Appetizers

There were a few bigger items that we ate with our Snake Subs. These 2nd level foods took a little more work than just emptying them into a bowl and slapping a cute label on it. So naturally, I recruited my mom, the Original Party High Priestess and Captain of the Pun Team to assist. She made these food items:

• Lion’s Main – Veggie tray with ranch dip
• Ladybugs – Caprese Skewers
• Tiger Cub Cuties – She also drew all these tiger faces!

Safari Foods Ideas | Snake Sub Sandwich

Now for the main course. My entire plan for this food table centered around this giant Snake Sub Sandwich I just had to make. The tricky part was getting it all cut and out the door, then on the table and everyone through the line before the bread got hard. I bought those super soft loaves of fresh-baked bread from Safeway and we cut it up.

I used my acrylic cupcake tower as an elevation and made the snake coil around it. The same roll of brown craft paper I used to make the vines came in super handy! I premeasured my space and rolled up the serving paper for the Snake Bread the day before the party. This way I knew where everything would go and fit.

The snake is all bread {+ a face} and the fixings were brought out last since they’re not on the ice. Here is my list with the Food Names:

• Provisions – Cheese Slices
• Too Talky Toucan – Lunchmeat {Roasted Turkey}
• Wild Boar – Lunchmeat {Ham}
• Defiant Parrot – Lunchmeat {Rotisserie Chicken}

The Defiant Parrot making a repeat appearance from Cash’s 2nd Pirate Party . Even more fun food names over there! Including Seagull Poop… hmmm… seems to be a theme for the boys’ parties…

Safari Party Food Ideas | Desserts

The look on this little Grub-Eater’s face makes it all worth it. His “Cash is King” Custom Cake Topper from my Etsy Shop is his own design. Roth’s Bakery once again did an amazing job for me on the cake and cupcakes. I always walk in with a list of expectations and they have pulled through every time. We went simple this year with a grassy area for his toy Lion who is also King.

For many of the cupcakes, we used a large polka dot circle cupcake Topper in the themed paper. Honestly, I just made as many I could from the scraps of the WILD Banner .

Finally, after the kids located the Elusive Leopard Torch we were able to cut cake and serve the cupcake toppers. You can find these glitter Safari Cupcake Toppers in my Etsy Shop . I offer them in 28 Glitter choices.

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Until next time Party Ani mals Kandice

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What to Expect on the Plate When on Safari in Africa

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What you are served while on safari will depend on which part of Africa you are visiting (in Namibia for example, expect a hugely carnivorous menu), if it’s a luxury or budget experience and what your own meal restrictions and preferences are. Vegetarians are catered for with advance notice, but on many nights the braai or barbecue buffet is composed of grilled meats, seafood, starches and a few obligatory leaves and corn on the cob. Those with specific restrictions should always inform the safari camp when you book – sometimes it takes days to get new ingredients to the more remote areas.

Depending on the type of safari you opt for, you’ll either be waited on hand and foot, or expected to prepare the meals yourself or in turns for your fellow campers. Both types of meal experiences have their place and drawcards. Eating under the magnificent African star- strewn sky, next to a roaring fire, after a successful day of game watching or tracking is something rather special, and all who have been on an African safari will attest to it.

Here’s a list of some of the items you can expect to enjoy on safari in Africa:

Rooibos (redbush) tea – perfect for chilly mornings. Gin & tonic – quintessential bush break drink. Your ranger probably mixes a good one. Witblits – a raw spirit that makers need a permit to distil. Potent, so be warned! Amarula – sweet, creamy liquor made from the amarula fruit that elephants adorably get drunk on. A tip, order it with a shot of whisky to reduce the sweetness and add a little warming jolt. Local coffees

You usually can drink the water and enjoy ice in your drinks (made from filtered water where necessary). If this isn’t the case your camp or lodge will either tell you in advance or provide water for you to drink each day.

Starches such as fufu, ugali, pap, sadza or mealie meal – a stiff maize meal similar to thick polenta, as well as rice and breads. Vegetables  - expect the local herbs similar to spinach, butternut squash or similar, and a spread of salads. Though fresh lettuce and cucumber can be rare at times. Again, it depends where you are. Game meat - a variety of game is served, usually grilled medium rare because the meat does dry out easily – for example gemsbok, springbok, impala, ostrich, kudu and warthog. The meat comes from farms, and not the reserve you are visiting, in case you feel wracked by guilt about eating Bambi. In colder weather expect oxtail stews, lamb shanks in red wine, butter pastry meat pies, Cape Malay or Indian curries and plenty of heavy root vegetables. Game birds such as guinea fowl and quail Crocodile – popular around the lower Zambezi. Tastes like a cross between chicken and calamari. Can get tough quickly and benefits from fast cooking and a good sauce. Seafood – local fish, prawns and sometimes other shellfish. Fine dining meals – If the idea of eating warmed canned beans at a fire leaves you fearful, it’s best you consider another safari lodge options. Exclusive camps like Sabi Sabi offer refined menus including dishes such as “crisp bass with porcini mushrooms and oxtail crust on wilted greens with red wine mushroom sauce”. Fruit - served at your safari lodge, even if cut is safe to consume.

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We follow good hygiene practices in our kitchen, but due to the presence of allergenic ingredients in some products, we cannot guarantee our dishes will be free from traces of these products. We advise you to speak to a member of staff in our restaurant if you have any food allergies or intolerance. Ingredients containing allergens which are deep fried in our kitchens will use the same fryers as ingredients which do not contain allergens. There may be a risk of cross-contamination. Ingredients can occasionally be substituted or changed so please review the allergy and intolerance information chart each time you visit or ask your server when you arrive.

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Welcome to the Savannah Café!

Howzit! Before you head out on safari or settle into an evening in your luxury tent, join us for a meal at the Savannah Café. When you dine with us, you’re sharing an experience inspired by the legendary South African Braai (pronounced “bry,” in case you were wondering). A mainstay of South African tradition, the braai has expanded to become part of the cultural life of many neighboring nations and now we’re pleased to offer our Sonoma County take on this storied tradition!

While braai can be described as a close cousin of our own American barbecue tradition, it is also much more. It’s an excuse to get together, catch up with some old friends and make a few new ones. Christmas, birthday parties, bridal showers, or any old Thursday, there’s no wrong time to braai!

The rules to a good braai are simple:

• This is a social occasion. The more the merrier!
• Grilling is imperative and should be done over a wood fire.
• Sides, sides, and more sides!
• “Dop” or drinks are a must. Grilling is thirsty work after all.

Here at the Savannah Café, we’re making braaing a daily event. Lunch and dinner will always include savory smells rising from our custom built wood-fired grill and a huge assortment of delicious sides and desserts. We offer beer, wine, and other beverages. With abundant seating on our expansive terrace, dinner at Safari West is a chance to get to know your fellow adventurers and enjoy the culinary creations of the Savannah Café.

“(Braai) is one thing that can unite us irrespective of all of the things that are trying to tear us apart.” Archbishop Desmond Tutu

*Meals reservations must be made as part of a safari or overnight reservation. The Savannah Café is a reservation-only facility and cannot accommodate walk-ins. Please call to confirm availability during January and February.

Groups of 10 or more, there will be an automatic 18% service charge which goes directly to the restaurant staff. It will be added on and charged to the credit card on file once the reservations department receives your confirmation.

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Green Salad  (GF, V) Fruit Salad (GF, V) Old Fashioned Potato Salad (GF, V) BBQ Smoked Chicken (GF) House Smoked Pulled Pork (GF) Mac n Cheese (GF, V) Seasonal Vegetables (GF, V) Safari Beans (GF, V) Chocolate Chip Cookie

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(GF = Gluten Free, DF = Dairy Free, V = Vegetarian, VV = Vegan)

Soup of the Day

Caesar Salad (V) w/romaine, shaved parmesan, and croutons 

Entrées & Sides

Smoked Chicken (GF, DF) house-made rub

Smoked Pork Ribs (GF, DF) house-made rub/bbq sauce

Safari West’s Baked Mac & Cheese (GF, V)

Roasted Red Potatoes (GF, VV) rosemary/olive oil

Seasonal Vegetables (V, GF)

Apple Cobbler à la Mode (GF, DF)

Green Goddess salad (GF, V) w/romain, cherry tomato, cucumber, watermelon, radish, and herbed dressing 

Safari West’s 12 Hour Brisket (GF, DF) house-made rub/bbq sauce

Saffron Rice (GF, DF, VV) saffron/spices/herbs

Brownie à la Mode Ghiradelli brownie, vanilla ice cream, and Ghiradelli chocolate sauce

Greek Salad (GF, V) w/spring mix, cherry tomato, cucumber, kalamata olives, onions, feta, and champagne dressing

Grilled Tri Tip (GF, DF) house-made rub/bbq sauce

Moroccan Sweet Potatoes (GF, DF, VV) spices, tomato, garbanzo bean, and tahini

Pumpkin Spice Cake (V) spice/cream cheese frosting

*Please note, all menus are subject to change

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Visit Marine Park in Safari World Bangkok for a full day of fun complete with a buffet lunch. Upgrade to include Safari Park as well.

Spend a day saying hi to wonderful marine and non-marine creatures at Marine Park. Meet dolphins, sea lions, polar bears, etc., and more.

Watch elephants paint and walk on tightropes, orangutans box, dolphins and sea lions do tricks, and cowboys perform thrilling stunts.

Work an appetite and tuck into a delicious buffet lunch spread out for you, featuring food as good as the views all around you.

Upgrade your tickets to include a visit to Safari Park where you get to see what 100s of animals are up to when they think no one's watching.

Fun fact: The super cute sea lions are also super smart: so smart, the US Navy trains them to detect mines.

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Of sea lions, cowboys and buffets.

What the fox says might still be a mystery, but we all know what the animals at Marine Park in Safari World Bangkok are saying. "Why haven't you visited us already?". Visit Marine Park to say hi to super friendly and adorable polar bears, dolphins, sea lions, elephants, whales, and many more. Beat the summer heat by enjoying a splash from the water flume.

It gets better. Enjoy 7 captivating shows put on just for you by the Safari World residents. Watch orangutans comically box each other, sea lions and dolphins show off how clever they are, elephants paint, and so much more. Enjoy a thrilling cowboy stunt performance complete with gunfights and bullwhips.

All that excitement gets your tummy growling. Head to the buffet spread to enjoy a delicious meal as you take in stunning views of the park all around you. Head home with a full tummy, lots of memories, and a bursting gallery.

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Add Safari Park along to complete your day of fun. Meet 100s of species of animals as you venture around the park in a luxurious coach or your own car. Watch them go about their day, oblivious to you watching them. Feed elephants, giraffes, camels, ponies and more yummy food you can buy at the counters for them.

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Bring along your sunglasses, a hat, and sunscreen as it gets pretty hot.

Do wear light and comfortable cotton clothing.

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• Buffet lunch is served from 11am to 2pm.

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When it comes to experience the most memorable fine dining in Bali, what springs to mind? A romantic dinner under the moonlight with a loved one? A five-course meal in fancy restaurants with family or friends?

You are yet to discover the most unforgettable dining experience at Tsavo Lion, one of the fine dining restaurants at Taman Safari Bali. It is located just next to the Safari Hotel . While enjoy a five-star meals in Tsavo Lion Restaurant, you can observe closely how lions socialize with each other.

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Tsavo lion restaurant.

International Taste, African Inspired

Tsavo Lion Restaurant is the first African-themed restaurant in Asia that allows you to have a close encounter with real wildlife. This fine dining restaurant is located side by side with the lion's exhibition. You will see a pride of lions in their natural habitat while you enjoy a unique culinary experience.

*vegan available

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Grill & Bar, Panoramic View

Nkuchiro restaurant is a unique dining experience that offers afternoon high tea, private breakfast with giraffes, BBQ dinner and lunch. The restaurant is set in an African-themed ambience, with close encounters with wildlife. Guests can enjoy delicious food, friendly service, and a truly unforgettable dining experience.

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Take a break from your Safari fun and taste delicious cuisine made with traditional Balinese recipe at Uma Restaurant! This all-day dining venue – with its unique ethnic village theme – serves international, Asian and local specialities freshly served buffet style ( *by request ).

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Box Lunches #1

Sandwiches:

BBQ flank steak with caramelized onions on a baguette

Ultimate sub with ham, turkey, salami, cheddar, Swiss, Havarti, tomato, onion, and lettuce on a baguette

Turkey and Havarti with Dijon mayo, red onion, tomato, and lettuce on potato bread

Pesto chicken breast, fontina cheese, red onion, tomato, and pesto on grilled sourdough

Caprese with fresh mozzarella, tomato, olive oil, and basil on focaccia  

Assorted potato chips

Fresh fruit salad

Big classic cookie (ex: chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, oatmeal butterscotch)

Oktoberfest Buffet

German Sausages – Bratwurst and Knackwurst

Served with:

Curry ketchup

Whole grain, Dijon, and yellow mustards

Hoagie rolls

German potato salad with bacon

Seasonal fresh fruit platter

Black forest brownies

Apple pie bars

Box Lunches #2

Thai beef with bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, baby greens, and peanut dressing

Grilled chicken Caesar with romaine, parmesan, and classic Caesar dressing

Chicken club with bacon, blue cheese, Dijon mayo, lettuce, tomato, and onion

Teriyaki salmon with crunchy cabbage, carrot slaw, and teriyaki sauce

Mediterranean roasted vegetables with kalamata olives, feta, and hummus

French Country Holiday Luncheon

Quiche with sauteed leeks and Gruyère

Beef Bourguignon with cipollini onions and mushrooms

Mashed potatoes

Roasted julienne of carrots and parsnips

Salad of butter lettuce and frisée with capers, half dried tomato, toasted pecans, and lemon Dijon vinaigrette

Macrina baguette with butter

Triple cream brie served with fig confit and crackers

Pot de crème au chocolate garnished with whipped cream and crushed candy cane

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Passed appetizers

Oyster shooters

House-smoked trout in endive with huckleberry vinaigrette and toasted Oregon hazelnuts

Tomato soup shooter with a cheese straw

Boerewors bites – a traditional South African style sausage made in house and served with chutney

Berber spice rubbed chicken skewers

Mediterranean

Truffled arancini with a fresh tomato concassé 

Roasted Padrón peppers on a Manchego square

Chinese barbecued pork – cured in house, served with Chinese mustard and sesame on a wonton chip

Asian noodle salad with peanut sauce, in mini take-out containers

Stationary appetizers

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Served with crackers, focaccia, and baguette

World spreads

Roasted carrot spread

Minted pea hummus

Greek eggplant salad

Israeli feta warmed in olive oil with basil, sundried tomato, olives, and chile flake

Served with pita, crackers, and crusty bread

Marinated spiced vegetables

Dom Pedro – our signature whiskey milkshake with vanilla ice cream and cocoa powder

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House-made pizza (2pc/pp)

The Yuppie – fig, house-made lamb sausage, red onion, spinach, Monterey jack, and goat cheese

The California – chicken, pesto, artichoke hearts, pine nuts, mozzarella, and parmesan cheese

The Goat – San Marzano marinara, roasted peppers and onions, and goat cheese

Beef Satay skewers with peanut sauce

Berber spiced chicken skewers

Caprese skewers with fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil

Mango summer roll with cucumber, carrot, avocado, beet, mango, Thai basil, and fresh mint, with a miso-ginger sauce

Dinner Parties

Company dinner party .

Dinner buffet:

South African chicken curry

Vegetable curry with chickpeas (Vegan/Vegetarian option)

Tomato and onion sambal

Cucumber raita

Mango chutney

Lime pickle

Spinach salad with fresh vegetables and a white balsamic vinaigrette

Anniversary Party

Passed appetizers:

Balsamic flank steak and olive tapenade crostini 

Smoked trout on house-made brown bread with lemon caper butter

Zucchini rollup with harissa, goat cheese, lime, mint, and pine nuts

Salmon Salmoriglio – a delicate southern Italian sauce with lemon, olive oil, and fresh herbs

Herbed couscous with sundried tomatoes and pine nuts

Haricots verts and baby multicolored carrots

Salad of mixed greens with candied walnuts, gorgonzola, and lemon maple vinaigrette

Basket of Macrina rolls with butter

Jamie Oliver’s chocolate tart with candied oranges

Bar Mitzvah Party – Breakfast for Dinner

Mini bagel topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, capers, and dill

Devilled eggs with everything bagel topping

Spanakopita with spinach, feta, and ricotta

Chef station:

Plain pancakes and Belgian waffles

Toppings – whipped butter, maple syrup, toasted pecans, slivered almonds, apple compote, blueberry compote, chocolate sauce, caramel sauce, canned whipped cream, and sprinkles

Spinach, mushroom, and Swiss frittata

Tomato, mozzarella, and basil frittata

Chicken apple breakfast sausage

Breakfast potatoes

Salad of arugula, radicchio, and fennel with roasted beets, orange segments, and champagne vinaigrette

Freshly baked mini muffins – morning glory, almond poppy

Freshly baked mini scones – coconut, orange pecan

Beverage service:

Bloody Mary’s

Juice bar – orange juice, apple juice, cranberry juice

Sparkling wine – for Mimosa’s

Caffe Vita coffee – regular and decaf, and tea service

Paleo Anniversary Party

Tequila lime marinated tri tip with a cherry tomato balsamic relish

Minted green beans

Spinach and strawberry salad with fennel, toasted hazelnuts, rosemary, lemon juice, and olive oil

Caveman cookies with sliced almonds, dried cherries, and chunks of dark chocolate

Birthday Party 

Adult’s family style meal:

Spanish Tapas – Manchego, Marcona almonds, Spanish olives, sherried mushrooms, sauteed Padrón peppers, romesco dip, fig jam, and crusty baguette

Salad of mixed greens and arugula with picked red onion, sweet red bell pepper, and sherry vinaigrette

Paella alla Valenciana with saffron, peas, On Safari's Creole pork sausage, chicken drumsticks, calamari, white fish, prawns, mussels, and clams

Kid’s family style meal:

Fresh vegetables (carrot sticks, cucumber spears, and broccoli florets), with house-made ranch dressing

Tortellini skewers with pesto dipping sauce

Pepperoni pizza

Cheese pizza

Fresh seasonal fruit salad

Retirement Party

Buffet of heavy appetizers:

Fromager d’Affinois grilled cheese with hazelnut wine jam

Drunken goat grilled cheese with salami and basil

Hoisin smoked duck breast on a wonton chip with ginger and green onion

Ahi Poke in a cucumber cup

Devilled eggs with bay shrimp and jalapeno

Mango summer rolls with cucumber, carrot, avocado, beet, mango, Thai basil, mint, and a miso ginger sauce

House-made spreadable edibles, served with pita and crackers

Slightly curried roasted carrot spread

Quarter sheet cakes

White wine cake with lemon curd, fresh strawberries, and vanilla buttercream

Chocolate cake with chocolate Italian buttercream

Italian cream cake with coconut, pecans, and coconut cream cheese frosting

Boozy milkshake bar

Vanilla Whiskey

Chocolate Kahlua

Strawberry Limoncello

Plated Corporate VIP Dinner

Appetizers:

Cod cakes with garlicky aioli

Stuffed mushrooms with spinach, leek, and sundried tomato

Salad course:

Salad of mixed greens with caramelized fennel, roasted beets, toasted hazelnuts, and a tarragon vinaigrette

Macrina herbed rolls with butter

Entrée :

Beef Braciole – a flank steak roulade filled with garlic, mint, and parsley, and simmered in a San Marzano tomato sauce

Creamy polenta

Sauteed broccolini with a squeeze of lemon

Fruit and pound cake parfait – brown butter seared pound cake is topped with lemon curd, blueberry compote, and Chantilly cream

Mediterranean Buffet 

Salmon with a citrus pistou

Aleppo pepper marinated bone-in chicken thighs

Mejadra – a sweetly spiced dish of lentils, rice, and fried onions

Roasted eggplant halves with za’atar, pomegranate seeds, and a buttermilk sauce

Greek salad

House-made hummus with pita bread

Backyard Wedding

Basil and prosciutto wrapped prawns

Zucchini rollups with harissa, goat cheese, lime, mint, and pine nuts

Beecher’s cheddar and Manchego with crackers

Plated dinner:

On the table:

Macrina rolls with butter

Northwest summer salad with fresh berries, goat cheese, toasted hazelnuts, mixed greens, and champagne vinaigrette

Entrée course:

Salmon with a dill and pistachio pistou

Wild and brown rice pilaf

Sautéed green beans

Plated Meal

Stationary appetizers:

Chicken Sosaties – a South African specialty of tender chicken marinated in apricot curry, skewered with onion and apricots, and grilled with an apricot curry glaze

Ahi Poke in cucumber cup

Balsamic glazed grilled seasonal stone fruit crostini with goat cheese

Mixed green salad with roasted beets, fennel, toasted hazelnuts, rosemary, shaved parmigiana, and champagne vinaigrette

Fish course:

Entrée sized sweet potato salmon cake on a bed of mixed greens with a light lemony aioli

Smoked herb crusted pork loin with a brandy-Dijon sauce

Olive oil smashed potatoes

A Few of the Bride and Groom’s Favorite Places 

Smorrebrod – a selection of open-faced sandwiches cut in thirds *Denmark*

Smoked salmon on house baked brown bread with crème fraiche, capers, shaved radish, and lemon

Roast beef on rye bread with pecorino, arugula, and truffle mayo

Hummus and avocado on wheat bread with hardboiled egg, sprouts, olive oil, and lemon

Half dried tomato with mozzarella and basil on sourdough with olive oil and balsamic

Chicken Satay skewers with peanut dressing *Thailand*

Briouats – phyllo dough pastry stuffed with spiced ground beef and lamb *Morocco*

Butternut squash and lentil tagine *Morocco*

Lemony couscous *Morocco*

Chicken souvlaki skewers *Greece*

Horiatiki salad with chunks of tomato, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, kalamata olives, and feta *Greece*

Coconut rice and beans *Belize*

Fried plantains *Belize*

Rababerjordbaergrod – rhubarb and strawberry compote with fresh whipped cream *Denmark*

Coconut black rice pudding with mango-mint salsa *Thailand*

Baklava *Greece and Morocco*

Chocolate rum truffles *Belize*

Italian Dinner   

Grilled crostini with house-made lamb sausage, fig jam, and red onion

Lemon and bay marinated prawns with a sugar snap pea garnish

Caramelized three onion and three cheese rustic tart

Family style first course:

Vegetable antipasto – cool roasted mushrooms, balsamic roasted red onions, roasted peppers, grilled marinated eggplant, grilled basil scented zucchini, and cumin roasted carrots

Focaccia with olive oil and balsamic

Chicken saltimbocca with prosciutto, fontina, sage, parmesan, and fresh mozzarella

Salmon salmoriglio - a delicate southern Italian sauce of lemon, olive oil, and fresh herbs

San Marzano marinara sauce

Primavera vegetables – tomatoes, peppers, green peas, English peas, basil, tarragon, extra virgin olive oil

Wedding Brunch 

Brunch buffet:

Frittata with seasonal vegetables, goat cheese, and fresh herbs

Crispy bacon

Assorted bagels with cream cheese

Lox with lemon and capers

Sliced cucumber, tomato, and onion

Croissants with butter and preserves

Seasonal fruit turnovers – apple, banana Nutella

Freshly baked muffins – morning glory, blueberry streusel

Mimosa’s

Balsamic flank steak crostini with blue cheese spread

Devilled eggs with bacon

Entrée sized sweet potato salmon cake with a light lemony aioli

Pollo al Rosmarino – bone in chicken thighs roasted with lemon and rosemary

Wild and brown rice pilaf with apricots, golden raisins, walnuts, lemon, and fresh herbs

Pub Style Buffet 

House-made sausage rolls with our special spice blend, served with mango chutney

House-made potato chips, served in a paper boat

Cheeseburger with cheddar, caramelized red onion, and tomato chutney, on a brioche bun

Chicken Bahn Mi with pickled carrot, daikon, cucumber, jalapeno, cilantro, and spicy mayo, on a potato bun

Reuben with sliced corned beef, swiss, sauerkraut, and Russian dressing, on a pretzel bun

Creamy mac and cheese

Roasted Mexican corn on the cob with chipotle infused butter, crema, cotija, and chili powder

Salad of greens with crunchy fresh vegetables and tarragon vinaigrette

Minted melon medley

Summer Fiesta 

Grilled chicken skewers with red chili mole

House-made tortilla chips

Eric’s salsa’s – verde, rojo, and habanero

Fresh guacamole

Tacos Dorado with potato – our authentic take on a taquito

Street tacos

Barbacoa beef

Baked mahi mahi

Cumin roasted butternut squash

Corn tortillas

Mild salsa rojo

Salsa verde

Diced onion and cilantro

Pickled jalapeno

Queso fresco

Shredded lettuce

Lime wedges

Mexican rice

Black beans

Spinach salad with jicama, pepitas, cotija, and honey lime vinaigrette

Fresh watermelon, mango, jicama, and cucumber, with lime and chili salt

Mini cupcakes

Lime with tequila lime frosting

Chocolate with Kahlua chocolate buttercream

Coconut cream pie tartlets

Brigadieros (Brazilian fudge balls)

Vegan Italian Dinner 

Vegan charcuterie, served with crackers and crusty bread

House-made vegan mozzarella

Cauliflower hummus

Crudité of cucumber, celery, jicama, bell pepper, and radish

Marinated olives and artichoke hearts

Toasted pecans and shell on pistachios

Assorted dried fruit and grapes

Wild mushroom and vegetable ragu

Penne pasta with olive oil and parsley

Sauteed broccolini with lemon and a touch of chili flake

Salad of mixed greens with half dried tomatoes, capers, red onion, and lemony vinaigrette

A Vegan Spring Wedding 

Caprese crostini with house-made vegan mozzarella, tomato, and basil chiffonade

Eggplant rollup with vegan cream cheese and balsamic drizzle

Mango summer roll with cucumber, carrot, avocado, beet, mango, Thai basil, and fresh mint, with miso-ginger sauce

Family style dinner:

Focaccia, ciabatta, and herbed baguette with olive oil and balsamic dipper

Entrée:

Portobello mushroom stack with cannellini bean puree, roasted peppers, sautéed onion, eggplant, and a tomato coulis

Fettuccine primavera with seasonal vegetables and fresh herbs

Heirloom tomato salad with fennel, peppers, and fresh herbs

Baby kale salad with lemon, olive oil, and house-made croutons

Non-Profit Auction 

Mini grilled cheese and tomato soup

Grilled pear on pecorino with a drizzle of honey and fresh thyme

Oyster shooter with horseradish cocktail sauce

Macrina rolls and breads with butter

Baby kale salad with roasted butternut squash, pickled onions, pepitas, lime vinaigrette, and a drizzle of tahini

Plated main course:

Land – Carlton Farms pork tenderloin with brandied apples and raisins

Sea – Baked salmon with a topping of parsley, oregano, garlic, olive oil, anchovy, and lemon

Earth – Eggplant Parmigiana

Sides for all:

Brown and wild rice pilaf with vegetables

Broccolini sauteed with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a hint of lemon zest

School Auction #1 

Thai butternut squash soup with coconut (in a chimney cup)

Mini lemongrass chicken meatballs with ponzu sauce

Zucchini rollup with harissa, goat cheese, mint, lime, and toasted pine nuts

House-smoked salmon, whipped cream cheese, and red pepper jelly on a cracker

Slightly curried devilled eggs

Bacon topped devilled eggs

Assorted breads with butter

Salad of greens with crisp apple, candied walnut, blue cheese, and apple cider vinaigrette

Meat option

Berber spiced rubbed whole chicken pieces

Lentil and rice pilaf with a crunchy onion garnish

Medley of tri-colored baby carrots and broccolini tossed in olive oil, salt, and pepper

Vegetarian option

Vegetable terrine, layered with cauliflower, butternut squash, and a puree of spinach, with a drizzle of marinara

Pilaf of rice and vegetables

Vegan option

Roasted acorn squash stuffed with a lentil and rice pilaf, with a drizzle of marinara

School Auction #2 

Mini mac n’ cheese boat

Tomato soup with a cheese straw

Assorted devilled eggs

With smoked salmon and everything bagel toping

With truffle salt

Salad of frisee, radicchio, arugula, and baby kale with caramelized bosc pears, blue cheese, slightly curried walnuts, and white balsamic vinaigrette

Bon Ton chicken – our southern style fried chicken

Skin on red mashed potatoes with gravy

Medley of baby multicolored carrots

Broccolini with a hint of lemon

Vegetable lasagna with San Marzano marinara and bechamel

Seasonal stuffed vegetable with quinoa

School Auction #3

House-smoked trout on brown bread with lemon caper butter

Northwest salad in endive with grapes, apples, celery, onion, and blue cheese

Eggplant caponata tartlet in a phyllo cup

Meze on the table:

Matbucha, a cooked ‘salad’ of roasted tomatoes and peppers

Spiced roasted chickpeas

Baked cod with a lightly scented saffron tomato sauce and toasted almonds

Couscous with cumin, coriander, and a touch of cinnamon

Roasted zucchini, fennel, butternut squash, kohlrabi, and carrots

Lemon scented broccolini

Falafel vegetable patty with a lightly scented saffron tomato sauce and toasted almonds

Hungry as a lion? There are 5 different restaurants to satisfy your appetite!

Gardens of the World

Gardens of the World is a beautiful tunnel garden featuring different kinds of plants from all over the world. You can see flora, landscapes, and representations of the seven continents, that’s why it’s called Gardens of the World! For North America flora representation, there are cacti and succulents. There is also a replica of the famous Iguazu falls for South America. Appreciating European culture, there are statues of Roman Gods and Goddesses you can see inside the garden. To represent the flora of Africa, there are cape leadwort and asparagus ferns, among others. There is also a Japanese Garden featuring bonsai trees and pagodas, representing Asia. Lastly, Antarctic flora consists of mosses and ferns which are also featured in the Gardens of the World.

Michel's Garden

Michel’s Garden is a flora walking trail showcasing a vast orchid garden and featuring Senyorito’s 40-year-old orchid collection. Phalaenopsis, vanda strap-leaf, debdrobium, and oncidium are just a few types of the one million orchids you can see at the garden. For plantsmen, different types of plants and orchids are also available for purchase at Michel’s Garden.

African Savanna

Experience the thrill of an African safari ride! For the first time in the country, get up close and personal with zebras and African antelopes in this unique safari ride. Take the vehicle tour inside the African Savanna, and witness these animals in their habitat.

Operating hours: 10:00 AM - 3:30 PM

See Cebu Safari birds in action!

You can see various birds on the stage: from the friendly macaws, chattering lories, and African crowned crane to raptures like Philippine sea eagle, Philippine owl, and Philippine hawk. See their tricks and talents, and know more about our aviary friends at the Bird Show.

1:45 PM Daily.

White Lion Safari

Meet the king of the wild!

Meet our white lions all the way from France and Germany. Take the enclosed safari truck and enjoy the 15-minute ride in the white lion’s habitat.

Cut-off for tickets: 1:30 PM Operating Hours:  09:00 AM to 03:00 PM

Pick-up Points: Basecamp and Orangutown

Petting Zoo

Kids, have a chance to pet our baby farm animals! Meet and greet with our baby goats and cows, ducks, rabbits, and more.

Operating hours: 09:00 AM - 12:00 NN; 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Animal Feeding

Check out how our keepers feed the safari animals. Currently, we have feeding schedules for our giraffes, white Bengal tigers, and orange Bengal tigers.

Orange Bengal tiger feeding is at 10:30 AM White Bengal tiger feeding is at 2:30 PM Giraffe feeding is at 3:00 PM

THE 10 BEST Restaurants in Moscow

Restaurants in moscow, establishment type, online options, traveler rating, dietary restrictions, restaurant features, neighborhood.

• Lyubov Pirogova
• Pasta Na Solyanke
• Sabor de la Vida Restaurant
• LEPIM i VARIM
• Lao Lee Tsvetnoy

What to eat in Moscow? Where to eat in Moscow? 33 Traditional Foods You Have To Try in Moscow

Olivier Salad

MAIN INGREDIENTS

Olivier salad is a Russian salad with variable ingredients, but it is typically made with chopped vegetables, meat, and mayonnaise. The key ingredients include diced potatoes, vegetables, eggs, chicken, or ham. This salad is one of the most important appetizers at the New Year's salad buffets in Russia, as well as in some of the other countries of the former USSR. The original was invented in the 1860s by Lucien Olivier, a chef in the popular Moscow restaurant called L'Hermitage . Olivier guarded the recipe until he died, but it is believed that the recipe was stolen by an employee who watched the chef at work, so the salad is still made today. Another theory says that the recipe for the new Olivier salad was developed by one of the restaurant's customers who wanted to keep the salad alive after the chef passed away. Olivier salad as we know it today is nothing like the original version, because it was called game bird mayonnaise , made with gourmet ingredients such as black caviar, capers, hen, and crayfish tails. Over time, the salad evolved and most of the gourmet ingredients have been replaced with more common ones such as peas, chicken, ham, and pickles. Today, the variations are endless, but most Russian chefs agree on one thing: adding carrots to the Olivier is a heresy. Interestingly, Olivier salad is also sometimes called Russian salad, while the meatless version is called French salad or francuska salata , probably due to the French name of its creator. The Spanish version is known as ensaladilla rusa. It is so popular in Spain that it's an important part of the Spanish gastronomy as well as being a staple in schools and summer camps all over the country. Ensaladilla rusa is also one of Spain's most popular tapas – in some cases, it's even served free of charge if you order a beer. There's also the Piedmontese insalata russa, typically consumed as an appetizer, and with many variations, so the salad might also include ingredients such as pickled cauliflower, anchovies, and tuna. Interestingly, in the Italian municipality of Carrù, tuna is an obligatory element of the salad.

Olivier salad is a Russian salad with variable ingredients, but it is typically made with chopped vegetables, meat, and mayonnaise. The key ingredients include diced potatoes, vegetables, eggs, chicken, or ham. This salad is one of the most important appetizers at the New Year's salad buffets in Russia, as well as in some of the other countries of the former USSR.

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Mari Vanna Moscow

Grand Cafe Dr. Zhivago

Café Pushkin

Pelmeni is one of Russia's national dishes, a small dumpling with a delicately thin dough, filled with anything from ground meat or fish to mushrooms. The fillings can be mild or very spicy, depending on the amount of seasonings such as various fresh herbs, black pepper, and onions. Pelmeni dumplings are served in almost every Russian restaurant, as well as in numerous Russian homes where each family has their own recipe for the dish.

Pelmeni is one of Russia's national dishes, a small dumpling with a delicately thin dough, filled with anything from ground meat or fish to mushrooms. The fillings can be mild or very spicy, depending on the amount of seasonings such as various fresh herbs, black pepper, and onions.

VARIATIONS OF Pelmeni

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Lepim i Varim

Varenichnaya №1

Beef Stroganoff

When it first appeared in the mid-19th-century Russia, beef Stroganoff was a dish made out of lightly floured beef cubes that have been sautéed and cooked in a simple sauce made from stock and mustard with only a small amount of sour cream. The origin of the dish is unclear, but it is most likely linked to a French chef—or a French-trained chef—working for the Stroganoff family. Although Russian in origin, the dish is strongly influenced by the French style of cooking—this is most obviously seen in the way the beef is cut, in either cubes or strips. The first known recipe appeared in Elena Molokhovets’s A Gift to Young Housewives, published in 1871. Since then, the dish has had major alterations. The beef is still cut in strips, but the sauce is much richer; with sliced mushrooms and onions that are cooked with beef stock and thickened a bit with sour cream that is only stirred in at the end. The dish is traditionally served with potato straws, but is often served with either rice pilav, egg noodles, or mashed potatoes.

When it first appeared in the mid-19th-century Russia, beef Stroganoff was a dish made out of lightly floured beef cubes that have been sautéed and cooked in a simple sauce made from stock and mustard with only a small amount of sour cream.

The origin of the dish is unclear, but it is most likely linked to a French chef—or a French-trained chef—working for the Stroganoff family. Although Russian in origin, the dish is strongly influenced by the French style of cooking—this is most obviously seen in the way the beef is cut, in either cubes or strips.

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Yolki-Palki

Russian Pub

These traditional Russian pancakes are prepared with flour, eggs, milk, yeast, and a pinch of salt. What distinguishes them from other pancakes is the addition of yeast, since similar equivalents mostly do not add any leavening agents. The batter is poured over a hot pan, shaped into a circle, and fried for a couple of minutes on both sides. The tradition of preparing this traditional Russian dish originates from ancient times: it was a ceremonial dish, served during the pagan holiday called Maslenitsa – a week-long festivity praising the end of winter and the celebration of spring. With their shape and color, blini symbolized the long-awaited Sun. However, blini are not consumed exclusively during Maslenitsa, as they have become one of the most popular dishes in Russia, and are also commonly eaten around the world. Blini are extremely versatile and can be served with sweet or savory fillings. Some of the Russian favorites include various jams, condensed milk, while the most famous savory version is topped with fish roe or caviar.

These traditional Russian pancakes are prepared with flour, eggs, milk, yeast, and a pinch of salt. What distinguishes them from other pancakes is the addition of yeast, since similar equivalents mostly do not add any leavening agents. The batter is poured over a hot pan, shaped into a circle, and fried for a couple of minutes on both sides.

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Buloshnaya Cafe

Ukha is a rustic Russian soup consisting of a broth filled with herbs, seasonings, root vegetables, and fish such as salmon, cod, perch, and trout. A bit of vodka is often added into the pot while the soup is simmering. Although it originated as a simple broth, it evolved into an elaborate dish during the 16th and 17th centuries, when it was served in Russian courts. Apparently, the soup is so good that it was even a favorite of Ivan the Terrible.

Ukha is a rustic Russian soup consisting of a broth filled with herbs, seasonings, root vegetables, and fish such as salmon, cod, perch, and trout. A bit of vodka is often added into the pot while the soup is simmering. Although it originated as a simple broth, it evolved into an elaborate dish during the 16th and 17th centuries, when it was served in Russian courts.

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Gusyatnikoff

Savory pastry.

Pirozhki is one of the most popular Russian dishes, often sold as street food, although it can also be made at home. The pocket-sized, oval-shaped pirozhki are yeast dough buns stuffed with a variety of ingredients such as fresh fruits, jams, and cottage cheese for the sweet varieties, or meat, eggs, vegetables, fish, and rice for the savory versions. They can be either baked or fried. The name pirozhki can be literally translated to little pies . Pirozhki are commonly consumed as a snack, and today, they are prepared in numerous versions throughout the world.

Pirozhki is one of the most popular Russian dishes, often sold as street food, although it can also be made at home. The pocket-sized, oval-shaped pirozhki are yeast dough buns stuffed with a variety of ingredients such as fresh fruits, jams, and cottage cheese for the sweet varieties, or meat, eggs, vegetables, fish, and rice for the savory versions.

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Solyanka is a traditional Russian soup made with meat, fish, or mushrooms, and vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, olives, and cabbage. The soup is usually served with lemon wedges on the side, but it is also flavored with lemon juice during the cooking process. If meat is used, it is typically beef, pork, or chicken. Solyanka is also well-known as a hangover cure and it is traditionally served with sour cream.

Solyanka is a traditional Russian soup made with meat, fish, or mushrooms, and vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, olives, and cabbage. The soup is usually served with lemon wedges on the side, but it is also flavored with lemon juice during the cooking process.

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Stolovaya No 57

The fundamental dish of Russian cuisine is known as kasha , a porridge that has represented an essential Russian meal for centuries. Russian kasha refers to various dishes which are created with cereals, most commonly rice, wheat, or millet, and pseudocereals like buckwheat and quinoa. The dish is usually boiled in water and milk, and ranges from sweet to savory in flavor. It can be modified by numerous additions such as fresh or dried fruit, preserves, cheese, butter, vegetables, nuts, or honey. In the past, the porridge was traditionally prepared in cast iron pots and slowly baked in the oven during the night. This authentic Russian dish holds a strong symbolic meaning–it is the first solid meal served to children, and is typically served during funerals, thus symbolizing the circle of life. Varieties of the dish, prepared with different cereals, are often found in other Slavic countries such as Ukraine, Poland, and Belarus.

The fundamental dish of Russian cuisine is known as kasha , a porridge that has represented an essential Russian meal for centuries. Russian kasha refers to various dishes which are created with cereals, most commonly rice, wheat, or millet, and pseudocereals like buckwheat and quinoa.

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Medovik is a popular Russian layered honey cake consisting of honey-infused, almost biscuit-like sponges that are coated with thin layers of cream. Although there are numerous variations of the cake, the custard is usually prepared with whipped cream or various combinations of condensed milk and butter. It is believed that the cake first appeared in the 1820s and was initially created for the wife of Alexander I of Russia. The addition of condensed milk probably originates from the Soviet era, while modern variations may include berries or even chocolate. Medovik is traditionally decorated with ground walnuts and is commonly served on various special occasions.

Medovik is a popular Russian layered honey cake consisting of honey-infused, almost biscuit-like sponges that are coated with thin layers of cream. Although there are numerous variations of the cake, the custard is usually prepared with whipped cream or various combinations of condensed milk and butter.

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Carne grill+wine

Herring under a fur coat (shuba).

Shuba or herring under a fur coat is a unique Russian salad consisting of three distinctive layers: salted herring, potatoes, and beets. The salad often has more than three layers, mostly consisting of apples, onions, or hard-boiled eggs. Most people believe that it was invented by a tavern owner named Anastas Bogomilov at the beginning of the 20th century. The red color of the beets symbolizes the red flag, and potatoes symbolize the staple food of peasants and workers. Today, the salad is a well-known staple at Russian New Year celebrations.

Shuba or herring under a fur coat is a unique Russian salad consisting of three distinctive layers: salted herring, potatoes, and beets. The salad often has more than three layers, mostly consisting of apples, onions, or hard-boiled eggs.

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Guriev kasha

Ptichye moloko

Pozharsky cutlet (Pozharskaya kotleta)

Mushroom Julienne

Mimoza Salad