October 24, 2022 - No Comments!

Duo Eatery’s all day dining

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.

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August 31, 2022 - No Comments!

Tokki brings fresh take on Korean

Opening this week, 26-seater Tokki is a new eatery in Milford offering authentic Korean dishes from chef Jason Kim - ex Sidart, Cassia, The Grove, Clooney and most recently Gochu. Bringing his fresh take on Korean fare to the Shore, North Shore locals can expect a more subtle, elegant menu including metre-long flat noodles, beef short ribs with black garlic jus and white kimchi, and crispy chicken wing stuffed with prawn and tofu.

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August 30, 2022 - No Comments!

Auckland chef takes top prize at Lee Kum Kee chefs challenge

Aspiring Auckland chef Julius Caesar has taken out top place at the Lee Kum Kee New Zealand Developing Chefs Challenge 2022.

A senior chef de partie at Ponsonby Road Bistro, Caesar competed alongside three other young chefs at the final event held in Auckland this week.

Open to all chefs under the age of 40 either working or training in New Zealand, the competition saw entrants submit a Chinese or Chinese-inspired dish and video online, using a minimum of three Lee Kum Kee sauces or condiments.

Taking home a $3,000 cash prize and the title of 2022 Lee Kum Kee New Zealand Developing Chef, the judges described Caesar as a “talented chef with a mature palette and a big future”.

April 30, 2021 - No Comments!

Say hola to flavour with Farrah’s!

Taking the hard work out of your next Mexican night, Farrah’s Mexican is shaking it up with a fresh new look and bold new flavours. The refreshed range includes two new taco kits  - Smoky Chipotle and Hickory BBQ. Just follow the recipe on the back of the pack and add fresh ingredients for a fast and tasty dinner.

Or if freestyling is more your thing, keep Farrah’s Flame Baked Tortillas and Spice Mixes on hand for easy, flavourful meals that can be knocked up in no time. Check out the Farrah’s website for loads more recipe inspiration, and say hola to flavour with Farrah’s!

May 1, 2020 - No Comments!

Wendy’s sets benchmark under level 3

For anyone who missed the news this week, longstanding Sauce Shop client and burger chain Wendy's is a shining example of how to operate under level 3; drive thru payments made via payWave placed on table and orders also placed on table, with windows closed to ensure no person-to-person contact, even contact tracing for every order. Staff keeping 1 metre apart. Uber drivers asked to sanitize their hands and maintain physical distancing. Great work Wendy's

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February 18, 2020 - No Comments!

Stylish stay for Arts Festival

The feast of theatre, dance, circus, cabaret, music and visual arts that is Auckland Arts Festival takes place 11-29 March, and Four Points by Sheraton Auckland has attractive package options for festivalgoers wanting a stylish stay in the heart of Auckland’s arts district.

Located on Queen Street and just a short walk from festival venues the Aotea Centre, Auckland Town Hall and Q Theatre, Four Points Auckland is the ideal base from which to kick back, relax and enjoy Auckland’s arts and entertainment scene.

For more information on package options, head here, and for more on the festival, head here.

 

October 24, 2019 - No Comments!

An icon reborn

Moving with the times, local fashion favourite Max is undergoing a significant transformation at the hands of new owners Barkers menswear.

Starting this week, customers will see whole new ranges hit stores including a fully revamped main line, a Liberty Fabrics collab, resort and the first drop of Elementary, featuring relaxed timeliness silhouettes in organic cotton, linen and other natural materials.

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August 16, 2019 - No Comments!

Mouthwatering line-up announced for Taste 2019

Food lovers won’t want to miss this year’s Taste of Auckland, with Epicer, Andiamo, Hugo’s Bistro, &Sushi, Culprit, Xoong, Shucker Brothers, Lowbrow,Crab Shack and a Paris Butter & Friends collab just some of the restaurants confirmed in this year’s line-up.

With tickets on sale this week, the four-day festival on from 31 October to 3 November 2019 on Auckland’s waterfront is shaping up to be a veritable ‘foodies’ playground’. New festival themes to explore include Spice Alley, Ocean Terrace, The Shed and Decadence Collective, showcasing signature dishes from some of Auckland’s most exciting restaurants, and gourmet treats, condiments, fine wines and chef favourites just waiting to be discovered.

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August 7, 2019 - No Comments!

Gin with a view

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.

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July 8, 2019 - No Comments!

Marco Pierre White coming to Taste of Auckland

One of the biggest names in the food world is heading our way later this year for some very special Auckland appearances.

The ‘godfather of modern cooking’, Marco Pierre White is set to appear at an exclusive white tie dinner and at New Zealand’s largest food festival, Taste of Auckland.

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