PULSE OF THE CITY • GABORONE
A big draw card at Avani Gaborone Resort & Casino is the casino. The up-market gaming area has 11 tables and numerous progressive slot machines for players looking to hit the jackpot.
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Dining at the hotel turns into a sophisticated intimate affair at Mahogany restaurant, which has a large and varied menu of international and local favourites. Mahogany’s restaurant sets itself apart as the ideal location to experience amazing food, in an intimate and classy setting. The menu includes 100% locally sourced beef which is grass-fed and organically reared, providing patrons with honest and authentic food. Some of the menu highlights include a Beef Fillet Steak Diane, flambéed with cognac and served with tofu and steamed vegetables and a Cape Seafood Chowder, made with mussels, line-fish shrimps, served with saffron and Pernod. An extensive wine menu provides endless options for every whim and taste. The Savuti Grill is a quick service restaurant offering an extensive carvery for lunch and dinner. This is also travelessencemag.com
the venue for an extravagant English breakfast or if you prefer, a continental breakfast of baguettes, croissants and a variety of jams and cheeses. The Pool Bar and Restaurant has become Gaborone’s social and lifestyle spot. Hosting some of Gaborone’s must attend lifestyle events ranging from art exhibitions, music events and wine tasting festivals - it’s also a perfect spot to unwind during summer while enjoying a delicious cocktail or a refreshing local beer. The hotel has sophisticated conference facilities that appeal to incentive and conference organisers mainly because of the superiority of the venues, the high-tech equipment and the excellent and professional service offered by the banqueting team. The PEO Executive Lounge offers the executive guest wonderful privileges such as choice of two breakfast venues, access to a selection of refreshments served throughout the day in the lounge. Complimentary evening canapés and drinks are served daily in the Peo Executive Lounge. The business lounge offers three small private meeting rooms and the common area accommo-
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