The Bridge Bistro- De Hoek Country Hotel

Taking a break from bustling city life in Johannesburg doesn’t mean going a bridge too far...actually I did it with a bunch of girlfriends at the new Bridge Bistro Restaurant, at the gorgeous De Hoek Country Hotel in Magaliesburg, only an hour away from Johannesburg.

De Hoek country hotel, a five-star establishment, has a well-earned reputation when it comes to gourmet dining and the sumptuous Conservatory restaurant provides the fine dining and wine pairing that discerning ‘foodies’ enjoy. The new, slightly less formal Bistro provides an elegantly relaxed experience with the same exceptional quality that is De Hoek’s indisputable signature.

The view through the glass fronted faҁade provided us with the warm colours of a typical Highveld winter and conversation eased off only when the food arrived- so pretty on the plate that it was almost a shame to eat it. But eat we did, to the delight of master chef and co-owner, Michael Hollenstein, who delivered mouth-watering starters of Roasted aubergine, peppers, grilled courgette, goat cheese and pesto stack; Risotto with smoked tomatoes, basil pesto drizzle and Parmesan chip or Mussels in a creamy garlic & herb sauce. Vegetarian choices were innovative, flavourful and utterly delightful.My main was magnificent: Scottish salmon with a herb crust, Moroccan style cous-cous, spinach, lemon beurre blanc. Other options included Pan-fried Channel bass fillet, sautéed fine beans, truffle mash potatoes, white wine sauce, Steak au poivre with crispy onions, fat chips, roasted vegetables and red wine sauce and Linguine with prawns in a chili tomato & cream sauce.

A girls’ lunch out would not be complete without pudd and we were not disappointed-

Hazelnut parfait , small pineapple stack, Sticky toffee, pecan pudding (V)or Continental style baked cheesecake anyone?

Bearing in mind that the Bridge Bistro seats a maximum of 50 guests, it can be booked out for special occasions and it’s open for Friday, Saturday and Sunday for lunch and dinner by appointment only. Michael is a charming host, his team is dedicated to excellence and his mission is to make you happy…Mission accomplished!

For further information or reservations, contact:

Lihandrie du Plessis (Reservations Manager)

Phone +27 (14) 5779600

Mobile +27 (82) 893 3787

Email: reservations@dehoek.com

www.dehoek.com

 

 

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