NICOLA CHAN CELEBRATES A DECADE OF DINING AT PARIS BUTTER, AUCKLAND
Ten years in, Paris Butter remains one of New Zealand’s most acclaimed dining destinations. With three hats in the Cuisine Good Food Guide, the Herne Bay restaurant is known for refined dining, polished hospitality and a standard of excellence that has endured. To mark the occasion, owners Nick Honeyman, Zennon Wijlens and Catherine George welcomed suppliers, friends, family and media for an evening of Champagne and beautifully executed canapés, celebrating 10 years of Paris Butter and the support behind it. Watch Cuisine’s social media channels for more coverage from the evening. chancaneat.nz
NICK ILES GOES FOR SUNDAY LUNCH AT SUPRA IN WELLINGTON
We all know that lunches are better than dinners, and that a lazy Sunday spent with friends is the perfect way to while away an afternoon. Pretty good news then that Supra, Cuisine’s New Restaurant of the Year 2025, is moving to a new Sunday service with a totally bespoke menu for the day. I’m going to hang out with owner and head chef Thom Millot to see what is going on. twobearsandwichclub@substack.com
A VISIT TO ELEPHANT HILL IN HAWKE’S BAY FOR OLIVIA MOORE
Sea, earth and stone define Elephant Hill’s winemaking philosophy, and they are pillars for the restaurant menu by acclaimed head chef Conor Mertens. I’m excited to see the new direction Conor has paved since joining last June; his seasonally changing menu honours the integrity of ingredients (many of which are local or grown in the kitchen garden). Think Heritage pork jowl with zuchetta, or goat cheesecake with Omega plums, all designed to complement Elephant Hill’s award-winning wines. The cellar door is beautiful with views of the vineyards and Cape Kidnappers. Now is definitely the time to visit. thatgreenolive.com
SOFIA & GWEN TAQUET HEAD TO CORONET RIDGE RESORT IN QUEENSTOWN
Nestled high above the Shotover River with breathtaking alpine views, Coronet Ridge Resort is Queenstown’s newest five-star retreat. Elegant suites and a serene wellness spa invite guests to unwind amid one of New Zealand’s most spectacular landscapes. At the heart lies Elevation Bar & Restaurant. Executive chef Dominic Dsouza and his team are shaping the resort’s culinary identity with dishes that celebrate creativity and showcase the finest local delicacies. Join us behind the scenes at this idyllic escape and the Basin’s newest dining destination. @skyfoody
STACEY JONES VISITS THE GROCER, BAY OF PLENTY
Get a sneak peek behind the scenes at one of the Bay of Plenty’s most anticipated new openings, The Grocer. This fresh new concept from Ian
Harrison is about to be unveiled, and I will be there to reveal it all. For the opening weeks Ian has called in a little help from a seriously talented friend, Neil Sapitula of Rothko. I’ll take a look behind the pass at the plates coming together, the people involved and the story behind what’s shaping up to be a very exciting new addition to the Bay’s dining scene. secretsauce.co.nz
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