Palate Celebrates 20 years
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires & Brydie Thompson Chef Mat McLean is describing his homemade bresaola and the next minute he’s in the kitchen at his restaurant, Palate, assembling a little snack to demonstrate this cured and air-dried delicacy at its best. He returns with a plate of four or five smoked baby mushrooms, […]
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 […]
Been Pickling for Over a Year
Words Denise Irvine, Images Ashlee DeCaires Friday night at Mr Pickles and a couple of us are in for the duck ramen special, made by sous chef Harriet Boucher. The bowls are brimming with aromatic broth, tender duck meat, noodles, fresh chilli, sprouts and chopped spring onions. It is deeply rich, delicious and comforting, sharpened […]
