I’m a proud Wellingtonian through and through, but it is a hamlet only an hour’s drive north of the nation’s capital city that has captured me.
GOOD WILL HUNTING
When a guy has been in this business for as long as Des Harris, and with such an impressive back catalogue including Logan Brown and Clooney, you’d think he’d know it all.
Why New Zealand’s great restaurants deserve your support.
Earlier this year, I caught up with Sid and Chand Sahrawat for a very frank and honest conversation about their journey...
SOUL KITCHENS / Cazador, Auckland
Some 200 issues ago, Cuisine featured restaurant reviews from Plimmer House, Petit Lyon and La Spaghettata.
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Let’s take a look at the old and the new” said the editor. “What we were eating in New Zealand back in the day versus how that dish would look on today’s dinner table.”
SOUL KITCHENS / Charley Noble, Wellington
Charley Noble, Wellington.Chef Paul Hoather has always been a master at turning great produce into something memorable.
INDUSTRY TRAFFIC
GUEST CHEF RECIPES
Serves: 2 - 4
Preparation: 30 mins plus cooling time / 2 hrs to brine & overnight marinating
Cook: 20 mins
RESTAURANT REVIEWS
Mr Hao BBQ Skewer Restaurant and Bar
Casual, family-friendly Chinese with a modern twist and a kick of spice for those who like it hot.
Smoko Room (Sawmill Brewery)
Comfortable and casual with exceptional beer, thoughtful food and a strong sense of place.
COPIA
Auckland’s leafy slopes waited a long time for this. There’s nothing quite like a restaurant that identifies its audience and perfectly tailors the experience to suit those diners.
Number 5
If you believe the art of formal dining has disappeared, an evening at Number 5 will convince you otherwise.
