Gusto at the Grand executive chef Sean Connolly and guest chef Sardinian-born Giovanni Pilu are hosting guests for an Italian feast at Auckland's SKYCITY. Executive chef and owner of Sydney's Pilu on Freshwater, Pilu and Connolly are good friends and have worked together multiple times, but for this, his first New Zealand event, they're taking inspiration from Pilu's homeland.
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.
This year’s Taste of Auckland in partnership with Electrolux just keeps getting better with a host of big names in the food world newly added to the line-up including Nick Honeyman from Paris Butter, Simon Gault and Giraffe, Nic Watt of True Food & Yoga and The Tasting Shed’s Ganesh Raj.
Bringing the total tally to ten, four new restaurants join the already exceptional lineup of Baduzzi, Euro, Tok Tok, Saan, The Vodka Room and Miss Moonshines who will serve up their signature dishes at the festival.
Food lovers won’t want to miss this year’s Taste of Auckland with chefs Ben Bayly from Baduzzi, Gareth Stewart from Euro, Cameron Knox from Tok Tok and Australian MasterChef judge George Calombaris just some of the big names in a jam-packed November line-up.
With tickets on sale this week, the Western Springs festival is already shaping up as the most ambitious yet with live cooking demonstrations, intimate chef experiences, a gourmet hāngi and of course, a stunning menu of delicious food.
Wendy's number one selling burger the Baconator is back and more bacony than ever, with boutique food producers around the country working overtime to prepare for the bacony burger's launch.
Newly opened, Win-Win brings the bright lights of Vegas to Ponsonby Road with a fun retro vibe, expertly crafted cocktails, jellies from Jessica Mantis aka the jellyologist, snacks from Il Buco, and a funk, boogie and retro disco/pop soundtrack.
Check them out at 212 Ponsonby Rd, Auckland. Open Wed-Sun from 5pm to late.
We've been busy in the test kitchen with Soda Press Co, working up some tempting treats for summer. Check out these delicious recipes over on www.foodtolove.co.nz - icy popsicles, grown up cocktails, thirst quenching mocktails, even shaved ice for the kids, all made with natural, organic Soda Press syrups.
