It’s Not PR But the 3Rs
Plastic, it’s literally everywhere! It’s wrapped around our food, it’s in our clothing, our carpets, and now it’s on our oceans and our food chain. The invention of plastic in the early 1900s was an environmental breakthrough, replacing the unstainable use of animal and wood products like ivory and tortoiseshell. By the 1960s plastic had […]
Crudo with Citrus Ponzu, Sesame Mayonnaise, Cucumber and Chilli
Bring on Brunch with Hayes Common Brunch, possibly the best innovation in mealtimes! And what better way to spend a leisurely weekend brunch than with some friends at a great spot like Hayes Common. These guys know how to brunch! For the traditionalists who love a big breakfast, their Commoner has free range eggs, thick […]
Baked Pancake w/ Vanilla Custard and Apple Compote
Bring on Brunch with Hayes Common Brunch, possibly the best innovation in mealtimes! And what better way to spend a leisurely weekend brunch than with some friends at a great spot like Hayes Common. These guys know how to brunch! For the traditionalists who love a big breakfast, their Commoner has free range eggs, thick […]
It’s Time to Party
Words Vicki Ravlich Horan “There is a real appetite for people to get together and party,” says Lisa Quarrie. I’m sitting with Lisa and Marie Corkill to talk about the trends they are seeing in events at the moment. Marie owns Royal Laboratorie and offers a boutique alternative to the event hire and design […]
Weaving Their Magic
Words Denise Irvine, Images Brydie Thompson Hamilton hospitality couple Lisa and Brent Quarries’ latest culinary venture is a little off the beaten track, and that’s all part of its charm. The Quarries—owners of Hayes Common Eatery— have opened a new cafe, Weave, on Waikato Innovation Park’s 17ha site at Ruakura. They started the project at […]
Say Hi to our Local FOH Heroes
Words David Wrigley A great restaurant isn’t just about the food. Back when New Zealand was just coming out of lockdown and we were able to order takeaway food from all our favourite restaurants, as exciting as that was, there was still something missing, a personal touch, a sense of being looked after and cared […]
PROSCIUTTO-WRAPPED SCALLOPS WITH SWEETCORN PURÉE AND BACON CRUMB
Photography: Ashlee deCaires Lisa Quarrie from Hayes Common in Hamilton East takes beautiful in season corn and serves it with fresh NZ scallops. 100g butter 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 4 shallots, finely diced 2 garlic cloves, chopped 4 sweetcorn cobs, kernels removed 80ml (⅓ cup) white wine 60ml (¼ cup) water 1 tsp […]
