A diamond in the burbs by Lyall Bay beach. It’s owned by the good folks who own Maranui (which is set to open mid 2010!) and serves up Maranu’s famous salads, home-made baking, fresh bread and more, including good Havana coffee and fresh Rush Monroe’s ice-cream.
Found down one of Wellington’s more famous corridors, the Matterhorn prides itself on understated yet stylish surroundings, innovative menus and great service. Winner of numerous national awards (although they don’t like to talk about them). They do good cocktails and nibbles too.
A bastion at the top of Cuba Street. Fidel’s has some of the best counter food in town, good Havana coffee and the best milkshakes in town.
Drawing from a long line of family owned Italian eateries, Scopa is Wellington’s local joint for pizzas and old school Italian. Owned and run by a pair of brothers, Scopa has familiarity and charm down.
Stylish and comfortable, Floriditas has all the old world charm of a Parisian café. Known round town for their awesome eggs, sweet treats and where possible organic produce.
It must be years since I last went to Wellington Zoo – and I really feel like I’ve been missing out. To start with, it’s changed a lot,...
One half of musical comedy act Mrs. Peacock and sole member of mostly non-musical comedy act Jarrod Baker.
Locally-raised journalist & writer, he began his working life elbow-deep in restaurant dishes & learnt most of his descriptive language from irate chefs & maitre'ds.
Digging around for bargains is Bel's fave kind of shopping, but she will admit: she even enjoys supermarket shopping.
The Couture Candy Buffet Company may be what’s missing from your life. They can deliver top end catering for your next function, on one condition: you must...
