Dear Jane – A neighbourhood cafe filled with bright light, green plants, and plywood tables. In Brief Food I had a tasty slice of lemon loaf from the cabinet. Drink Supreme coffee, well espressed. Ambience Happy young families and friends with a few business chats going on. Value Coffee and a slice, $9.50. Visiting Dear…
There are a lot of bars and restaurants around Britomart Place in Auckland. I wanted to have a great night out in Britomart, without having to walk around (in the rain!) too much, and while showing off some of the best to visitors from out of town. We didn’t want anything too exclusive: just a…
Caretaker has never disappointed me, since I was introduced to it post-conference a few years back. Today, it’s as special as ever. In Brief Food Didn’t have any! Drink Surprising cocktails done very well. Ambience Dark and jazzy with lots of chatter. Personal service. Value A standard drink is $22 (mid 2023). Visiting Caretaker Bar,…
Talulah Tiki Bar in Auckland has an extended happy hour, but it’s a fun place to drink at any time.
Kingi Restaurant in Britomart might just be Auckland’s best seafood restaurant. Prove me wrong. A Kingi Restaurant Review.
Pizza and pints hit the spot in Newmarket’s ‘The Lumsden Free House’. In Brief Food Pizza was good, sides just OK; solid accompaniment to the beer list Drink Winning, wide-ranging selection of local craft beer on tap; international in bottles. Wine & spirits list dull. Ambience We visited during an energetic Wednesday evening pub quiz…
Musashi Japanese is a suburban restaurant with surprisingly friendly service and big-hitting flavour. In Brief Food Fresh tasty seafood sushi and sashimi, with flavoursome mains. Try the ‘zen’ set pieces. Drink Some Japanese beer, soft drinks, plum wine and whisky. NZ-dominant wine selection. Ambiance Absolutely packed on Sunday evening. Some family dining. Very friendly staff….
Clarks Beach Golf Course is a lovely country course with interesting holes, good conditions, and sea views of Clarks Beach and the Manukau Harbour.
Clarks Beach is perfect for long, lazy family days in and out of the water. The tidal pull goes sideways across the beach, and it’s a popular spot for swimming, paddle boarding, and a launching place for small boats.
That's All Folks!
That's All Folks!