Wellington warming the Plate

Wellington warming the Plate.

It’s getting a little silly out there. Foodies lurk on every corner, a slightly crazed look in their eyes. Chefs are carrying secret recipes in their undies. The...

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Nick.

Toasted sammies and Italians for breakfast

Toasted sammies and Italians for breakfast.

Two Kiwis, two Italians and one guy from Mana walk into a bar. It’s not a joke, apart from the fact I’m up at 2am on a Monday...

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Nick.

Foxy lady

Foxy lady.

It’s about time. Foxglove opened on Kumutoto Wharf on Sunday night. The new bar and restaurant is in the old Greta Point Tavern building that was so carefully moved...

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Nick.

Belle Epoch

Belle Epoch.

New isn’t always improved. Take Vegemite iSnack2.0. Or the dodgy new potato chip that’ll inevitably result from Bluebird’s Do us a flavour competition. And how about Nespresso,...

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Sarah.

Slow coffee, better coffee?

Slow coffee, better coffee?.

Filter. Percolate. Steep. It all sounds so insipid, but apparently it’s the way we’re drinking our coffee now. Well, maybe, and according to a few of the front foot...

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Nick.