Chic new Birkenhead café Duo Eatery now has even more to offer North Shore locals, with a new dinner offering for the evening crowd.
Run by Jordan Macdonald, ex Culprit and Lowbrow, and wife Sarah, a former Masterchef contestant and chef at Woodpecker Hill, Culprit and Fed Deli, the cafe on historic Hinemoa Street opened quietly in March for breakfast and lunch.
Now open three nights a week, dishes include a standout savoury donut filled with creamed paua and horseradish mayo; a whole oyster lamb shoulder, pressed and braised for 24 hours and served with red pepper, harissa, cauliflower puree and a fresh herb salad; and a pretty plate of bone marrow with parsley, caper and sourdough that looks almost too good to eat.
Specialising in gin with a view, The Churchill is Auckland’s newest and highest rooftop bar.
Positioned on the 20th floor of the Four Points by Sheraton hotel on Queen Street, The Churchill offers panoramic views of the city, stylish surroundings and a carefully curated beverage selection sure to satisfy the most discerning drinker.
A glamourous Paul Izzard-designed space celebrating the beverage traditions of the 1920s, The Churchill showcases the two most popular drinks of the age – gin and Champagne.
Choose from more than 160 gins, handpicked from around the world and closer to home, create a gin and tonic that’s all your own with the 10/10/10 menu, or if gin’s not your thing, select a glass of Sir Winston Churchill’s favourite drop, Pol Roger, from the Champagne trolley.
Two well-known faces in hospitality and business are joining forces to open a new restaurant in Arrowtown.
Top Auckland chef Ben Bayly is taking his love for Italian food to Central Otago with a new restaurant Aosta, named after a small Italian town the chef holds close to his heart.
Wellington brewmasters Panhead Custom Ales are bringing their impressive range to the waterfront this summer with a pop-up bound to generate serious excitement amongst Auckland beer lovers.
Formerly a nightclub, the space has been stripped back and customised from the ground-up with a pool table, games and most importantly a 14-strong tap system pouring specialty beers.
Mother/daughter duo Lynda Partridge and Hannah Marbach have opened HART by Partridge Design in Auckland's Birkenhead.
A beautiful and cohesive collection of homewares and interiors products, you'll find everything from objects and accessories, to bedding , drapery, prints, lighting, rugs, even tiles, with many standout pieces sourced exclusively from Denmark and elsewhere in Europe.
Auckland's North Shore just got a little slice of New York with Bedford Soda and Liquor opening in Takapuna. Specialising in cocktails and meatballs, this is the city's second Bedford with the owners of the popular Ponsonby bar taking their concept over the Harbour Bridge.
Collected is taking over Saben's new Ponsonby Road store for the month of June! Thanks to Kapati, Te Pa wines and Perrier for the tasty treats at last night's opening. Be sure to check it out at Saben Ponsonby, 133 Ponsonby Rd before the end of June.
Auckland's sixth annual Festive Home Tour on November 6 is your chance to look at inspiring interiors while snacking on dishes from some of the city's top chefs from Masu, Woodpecker Hill, Mexico, Ponsonby Road Bistro, Burger Burger, Cazador and more.