A few years ago a small Japanese Ramen restaurant opened up in Browns Bay – this place looks more like a bar than your typical Japanese restaurant. Ramen Takara is one of those places that never really gets the publicity…
L’assiette
There is nothing better than a nice quiet and casual dinner on a summery Wednesday evening after work – unless you’re snowboarding down one of North America’s highest peaks. But no, I’m back in the New Zealand summer, where…
Escapism at The Hamptons
One day after daylight saving ended and it already feels like the cold is suffocating my frolicking days in the sun. Right in the heart of CBD, The Hamptons is the new oasis for those who want to escape the…
Quick Lunch at Mexico
It’s a hot Wednesday afternoon – so hot, we figured even spicy Mexican food wouldn’t make a difference. Good thing we decided to drop in at lunch! It’s a mission to get a table after 5 at both the Takapuna…
Get Fresh with Al Brown
Remember the time we dug into bone marrow and interviewed head chef Kyle Street from Depot? This time we sat down with Depot founder and celebrity chef Al Brown to get the lowdown on his latest book “Get Fresh”. And…
To be one of the best restaurants – Interview with Anton Leyland
This week we got the opportunity of chatting to Kermadec’s new head chef Anton Leyland after trying his menu personally at Kermadec Fine’s Eat & Tweet event. Sunnies gracing his head with the sun basking through Kermadec Fine on a…
