A Decade of Hayes Common
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires When you head down Wellington Street to Hayes Paddock in Hamilton East, a big green building stretches out before you. It’s set back from the street on a corner site, and there are typically people sitting at outdoor tables in the sun, amid kids, dogs, bikes and gardens. The […]
Summer Hotspots in Hamilton Central
Make the most of the sunny days and long nights by enjoying some of these fabulous summer hotspots in Hamilton Central. Gothenburg – 17 Grantham Street With awesome Waikato River views and a beautiful outdoor terrace, Gothenburg is the perfect spot for a long lunch or tapas and evening drinks. Patrons – 29A Hood […]
Weave Eatery – When All the Loose Ends Come Together
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires Tracey Kensington had never been to Hamilton until she and her family moved to the city from Palmerston North last year for her husband’s new job. Tracey was also looking for an opportunity for herself, and next minute, in January, they bought Weave Eatery at Waikato Innovation Park and […]
An Italian Brunch at The Trading Post
Looking for a fabulous brunch, Vicki checks out an Italian style brunch at The Trading Post Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan Images by Billie Blue A few years ago, I began to hear good things about the couple who had bought The Trading Post in Paengaroa. Great Italian Osteria vibes was what I was told, and so […]
Fatima’s
Over the past 30 years, Fatima’s has served more than a million customers from its bustling kitchens in Auckland. They’ve always been cooks first – passionate about feeding people, sharing flavour and making food that feels good to eat. Now you can bring a little of that magic into your own kitchen. Whether you’ve stood […]
New in the City
There has been a flurry of new eateries open in Hamilton Central over the last six months. Here are a few for you to go and check out. Recently opened Indian Chimney – 4 Alexandra Street Bringing the rich flavours, spices, and soul of India to the heart of the city. Expect authentic Indian cuisine […]
Everyday Food & Fun
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee Decaires Everyday Eatery head chef Jono Smith likes to stretch himself and his kitchen team with different flavours and ideas, and he says the cafe’s monthly Supper Club provides the perfect opportunity for this. Everyday Eatery, in the entry precinct of Hamilton Zoo, Rotokauri, typically does breakfast, lunch and cabinet […]
Fresh Village Vibes
Words Vicki Ravlich-Horan images Brydie Thompson “It’s a really exciting time for us!” says Blair Graham, manager of The Historic Village. This excitement stems from the recent arrival of three fantastic new hospitality offerings. “The community told us they wanted more choice when it comes to food and hospitality options at The Village, and we’ve […]
Red Kitchen Cafe’s Winter Salad
Ryan Burke, chef and co-owner of Red Kitchen Cafe in Te Awamutu, says that salads can be just as good in the winter as the summer months. The key is using heartier vegetables like kumara, and greens like mizuna. This also means you can use bolder flavours. In this one, a regular in the cabinet […]
Hot in the City
As the cold months descend, it’s time to find some heat elsewhere. No, we don’t mean abroad, we mean in your food, and Hamilton Central has a huge array of options to help you spice things up. Here are just a few. Gothenburg – 17 Grantham Street The kings of fusion in the Tron, Gothenburg’s […]