Satisfying Seasonal Sustenance
Words Liz French, Images Brydie Thompson The black house in the green garden that is Clarke Road Kitchen has long been a popular fixture for a morning fix, a snack, a meal or a takeaway on a busy day. It is no mean feat to deliver consistently good sustenance and service over a long period. […]
Piemonte to Paengaroa
Words Emily Gray, Images Brydie Thompson Located just 10 minutes from Te Puke, in Paengaroa, sits a historic cottage that is home to the beloved Trading Post, which, last May, started its latest chapter as an Osteria Italiana, owned and run by husband and wife team Simone and Kylie Saglia. Almost 12 months in, we […]
Beautiful and Useful Homewares Enhance Everyday Life
Words Liz French, Images Brydie Thompson The recent arrival of Clover Design Store in Mount Maunganui’s vibrant main shopping street has been welcomed by shoppers who appreciate high quality homewares in an inspiring retail atmosphere. “Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” William Morris, […]
Oak’s Garlic & Parmesan Gnocchi
served with Roasted Butternut and a Burnt Butter and Sage Cream Sauce Recipe Shane Lowe, Images Ashlee DeCaires Shane Lowe, head chef and co-owner of Oak in Morrinsville, says this is “my go to recipe for making gnocchi”. When Shane sent us this recipe in late autumn he said, “We currently have it on the […]
Red Kitchen, still the hottest place in Te Awamutu
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires Ryan and Alex Burke may have felt the weight of hospitality history when they bought Red Kitchen Café & Store in Te Awamutu in June. It is a local institution, on the sunny side of Mahoe Street, spacious and friendly, the place where you’re guaranteed good coffee and food […]
Mighty Oak in Morrinsville
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires “Build it and they will come,” is the famous line from the movie Field of Dreams, and it seems a pretty good fit for Oak Eatery, in Morrinsville. Oak is the up-to-the-minute café at the Lockerbie Estate on the northern outskirts of town, and on this blue-sky Friday morning […]
Dot & Winnies
By Harriet Boucher, Images Ashlee DeCaires There is something familiar about Hamilton central’s newest eatery – Dot & Winnie’s. It could be the space, which was once Mr Milton’s, a much-loved café that disappeared a few years ago. It could be the smiling faces that greet you. This small team, led by owners Mike and […]
Coffee Conversation
If, as café customers, we’ve learnt one thing post Covid, it’s patience. The hospitality industry has been hit hard by a pandemic of staff shortages. Most have signs on their doors advertising for baristas, chefs or wait persons. The government-imposed hoops to jump made acquiring permanent staff from overseas arduous and time consuming. Many of […]
Parsnip Tarte Tatin
I do love a classy tart for lunch on the weekends, and this pretty little pie of sorts is just the ticket for a dreary winter’s day. Caramelised rounds of soft carrot and parsnip are nestled in a crunchy bed of mustard, crème fraîche and flaky pastry all showered in thyme and creamy chevre. Serve […]
Flavours a Plenty in Local Challenge
This autumn, local eateries were challenged to create a winning dish inspired by beautiful local Bay of Plenty produce. Twelve eateries from around the region took up the Plates of Plenty Challenge, receiving a box containing local mushrooms from Fat Guy Fungi, El Jefe Meats sausages, Small Batch chocolate hazelnut butter, Ohiwa Black Diamonds truffle […]
