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WELCOME Visa Wellington On a Plate (Visa WOAP!) celebrates our community, our appetite for life and our hunger for adventure. We challenge the status quo and dream up the next big thing in the culinary scene. We’re thrilled to invite you to experience the new and bold firsthand, in our own backyard, during Visa WOAP! and beyond. With 17 days of 127 Festival Events and a mouth-watering array of menus, burgers and cocktails, taste the creativity and ingenuity that flavours Wellington. Have you noticed? That new logo? Those new colours? Visa WOAP! has had a bit of a makeover, and the changes don’t stop there. We’ve spiced up Dine Wellington and invited restaurants and cafés to create a “Festival Dish” inspired by the theme “An Element of Surprise.” Be inspired yourself to try something new, somewhere new. There is more than ever this year. For the first time ever, the Wellington region’s famous food trucks are taking part in Garage Project presents Burger Wellington. There are a record-breaking 116 burgers to devour this year, more than ever. Plus, the talented team at Garage Project have brewed up three new Festival beers – Lola, Persephone, and Hakituri. The Festival Events programme is designed to provoke and inspire and this year will not disappoint. Some old favourites are back but the new events just keep innovating. You’ll be further surprised with tastes, experiences and moments that are not the usual. This year’s pop ups run the gamut from hawker-style delights, morning pastries, an American-style canteen, salty goodness, and an artist who carves, moulds and shapes jelly into everything but jelly. Plus, don't miss trying one of the delicious Cocktail Wellington, brought to you by Spirits New Zealand, offerings. We are spoilt for choice. The new and exciting doesn’t stop there. We’ve saved you a spot at the table, so pull up a chair and dig in at VisaWOAP.com. Eat, drink and be Welly!
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WELLINGTON CULINARY EVENTS TRUST BOARD James Bennie, Mike Egan, Paula Jackson, Grant Maxwell, Sarah Meikle, Terry Shubkin, Rachel Taulelei, Fran Wilde (Chair)
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FRONT COVER: AN ELEMENT OF SURPRISE It’s time for a radical new shift! We kick-off 2016 with a new look and a new treatment for our name – say it with us: “Visa WOAP!” [whoa-app]. It’s bold, refreshing and just a bit cute. We’re challenging you to Eat, Drink & Be Welly and this year’s Programme Guide cover reflects just that. Styled and shot by the creative minds at the Assignment Group, Jeff McEwan from Capture Studios and stylist Yvette Edwards, “An Element of Surprise” takes you to another world, and for 17 days, that’s our plan. We’re going to surprise you with tastes, experiences and moments that are not the usual. Come along for the ride! Come eat, come drink, come early… stay late. See you on the other side! Resene Fruit Salad
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Experience more than just a meal. Taste the unexpected, challenge your palate and open your mind with 127 Festival Events.
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Taste your way across the Wellington region at 136 restaurants and cafés with exclusive and surprising festival menus, complete with the new “Festival Dish” to the theme “An Element of Surprise.”
The full list of restaurants, bars, cafés and food trucks serving up Dine Wellington, Burger Wellington and Cocktail Wellington.
Festival Dish Award The Festival Dish Award honours the Dine Wellington dish that best reflects the 2016 theme “An Element of Surprise.” The winner will be announced on Thursday 11 August.
Winners of the Festival Dish Award design innovative and inspiring main course offerings that are a true reflection of Wellington’s vibrant and exciting hospitality tradition. Previous winners of this Award (previously the MiNDFOOD Visa Wellington On a Plate Award) are The White House (2012), Muse On Allen (2013), Logan Brown (2014) and Zibibbo (2015). In 2016, we are delighted to welcome Liz Egan to the judges table. Liz Egan has over 20 years’ experience as a chef and restaurant owner, and most recently has been gaining fans with her frank advice and feedback as a guest judge on the smash series My Kitchen Rules (Australia). Liz appears regularly in culinary publications such as Vogue Entertaining, Gourmet Traveller, Delicious magazine, Taste in the Herald Sun (Melbourne) and Epicure in The Age (Melbourne). She was Executive Chef of the modern Italian restaurant Becco in Melbourne’s CBD until 2012. Under her leadership Becco was awarded a Chef’s Hat rating from The Age Good Food Guide every year since it opened in 1996. All Dine Wellington restaurants are entrants into the Festival Dish Award in 2016.
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Look for this icon Challenge your perception of what’s best between two buns with 116 burgers in this year’s Garage Project presents Burger Wellington. Restaurants and food trucks will battle for burger supremacy, with many matched to Garage Project’s three unique Festival brews.
Eat. Rate. Repeat. Each time you devour a different burger or burger + beer match and score it out of 10 on BurgerWelly.com is a chance to win. Not only will you help decide the top five, you could also be judging the final burger cook-off, plus enjoying a burger experience on us.
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Look for this icon Let Wellington’s finest mixologists mesmerise you with creative cocktails and matching tapas in this year’s Cocktail Wellington, brought to you by Spirits New Zealand. Enjoy these delicious concoctions responsibly – on average your body can process one standard drink per hour. Keep an eye out for this icon 1.0 to stay in the know.
Drink. Rate. Repeat. Each time you try a different cocktail and tapas pairing and score it out of 10 on CocktailWelly.com is a chance to win! Help decide the winner, plus a cocktail night out for you and five friends could be yours.
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7 Dinners, Degustations & Date Nights
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An evening out
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The ultimate celebration of some foodie favourites
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Foodie-focused charity events
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23 Moveable Feasts Touring with taste
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27 The Art of Food
Food and the arts, a perfect pair
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14 Global Gastronomy International cuisine
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20 Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Food to nourish the body and mind
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22 Let's Do Lunch A midday occasion
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28 The Chef's Apprentice Child-focused foodie fun
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BREAKNECK FEED 19 diners, 19 courses, and 190 minutes of fast-paced flavour and fun. This gastronomical foray will challenge even the most intrepid of diners. Taste, atmosphere and pace will be the themes during this journey of the Wellington region’s amazing produce, all accompanied with wine, beer and spirits. An emphasis on the
importance of salt, sour, bitter, umami and of course, sweet, will resonate during an evening of fun and discovery. No mercy will be given! When Mon 22 & Tue 23 Aug 7.30pm–10.30pm Where Shepherd, 1 Eva Street, Hannahs Precinct, Wellington Price $250
A century after settlers made Wellington their home, celebrate the 1920's and how fine dining has evolved. Artisan Dining House embraces the jazz age with live music, glamorous fashion and a contemporary twist on the cuisine of the decade. Guests will be welcomed with a cocktail followed by a five-course dinner with wine matches. Party the night away, roaring ‘20s style! When Fri 19 Aug 6pm–10pm Where Artisan Dining House, Bolton Hotel, 12 Bolton Street, Wellington Price $169
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ANT NORTH AND FUTURE CHEFS Renowned Wairarapa chef Ant North, ex head chef of Wharekauhau Lodge and Wakelin House, once again mentors a team of Featherston School Year 7 and 8 students to produce an innovative threecourse meal at Featherston School’s Pop Up Bistro. Showcasing what the Wairarapa is all about, Ant North has created a locally-sourced menu to excite your tastebuds and show off the skills of his young apprentices. All profit goes towards Featherston School. When Fri 19 Aug 6.30pm–8.30pm Where Pop Up School Hall Bistro, Featherston School, Lyons Street, Featherston Price $50 (Cash bar)
CARDIAC CUISINE Not for the faint hearted – this dinner is a true ‘heart-to-heart’ experience. Jacob and his team at The Larder have their heart in the right place as they dish up six courses of animal and plant hearts. Brace yourself for the tenderness and elegant flavours
of elk heart, lamb heart, ox heart, chicken heart, artichoke heart and more. When Tue 23 Aug from 6pm Where The Larder, 133 Darlington Road, Miramar, Wellington Price $99
A TASTE OF GREYTOWN COUNTRY VILLAGE Experience the best of Greytown country village delights all under one roof through a collaboration between Dale Keith and Craig Wingate of The White Swan, Rachel Priestley of Prodigal Daughter and La Pancetta, and Travis Clive-Griffin of Saluté. Enjoy a veritable four-course banquet prepared with locally-made Hungry for updates? Follow us on
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products including Longbush Pork, Rannoch Meats, Kingsmeade Cheese, The Drunken Nanny and Leafyridge, and complemented by live local music. When Sat 20 Aug 7pm Where Greytown Town Hall, Main Street, Greytown, Wairarapa Price $145 ($1,400 groups of 10)
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A FROLIC WITH THE "F" WORD A collaboration between 2 Short Whites and Craig Thorburn of Grand Illusions, Greytown. Come and feast on four courses, each representing a season. As you dine accompanied by Vivaldi's Four Seasons, Craig will create fantastical floral and edible displays incorporating the local
and artisan produce used in the feast. Come and steal some of our tricks for future entertaining! When Fri 12 & Sat 13 Aug 6pm-10pm Where 2 Short Whites Café & Eatery, Unit 4, The Hub, 74–76 Main Street, Greytown, Wairarapa Price $150
ESCARPMENT WINEMAKER'S DINNER Laurent Loudeac and Florent Souche will host this stylish six-course degustation with a selection of wine from one of the greatest local wineries, Escarpment. Come and enjoy a truly decadent evening in the luxurious surroundings of Hippopotamus Restaurant. Escarpment’s Larry McKenna will talk through the art and the philosophy behind the creation of their fine wines. The degustation menu, designed by executive chef Laurent Loudeac, will be paired with wines carefully matched by Florent Souche. When Tue 16 Aug 7pm–12midnight Where Hippopotamus Restaurant, 90 Cable Street, Wellington Price $230
ANT NORTH BEATS THE WINTER BLUES Warm up a Wairarapa winter evening with a truly unique night combining Ant North's flavourful food, a backdrop of soulful music, and the 100 year old Featherston Anzac Hall. Glad rags, dancing shoes, and hungry tums are needed to enjoy three courses of local comfort and the toe-tapping beats. When Sat 13 Aug 7pm–11pm Where Anzac Hall, Bell Street, Featherston, Wairarapa Price $99
A NIGHT IN THE MUSEUM Your chance to dine amongst some of the world’s rarest and most valuable automobiles. Enjoy an eight-course meal from local food specialists Party Perfect with each course paying homage to an automobile’s or motorcycle’s country of origin. During the breaks between courses,
tour the museum’s 400+ exhibits while sampling a local beverage, or sit back and be entertained by local bands. When Sat 20 Aug 6.30pm–12midnight Where Southward Car Museum, Otaihanga Road, Otaihanga, Kāpiti Price $100
CLASSIC KIWIANA KAI Celebrate classic Kiwiana cuisine featuring Aotearoa’s most loved traditional ingredients with mouth-watering modern twists. The menu features five courses cooked by Silverstream Retreat’s head chef and is set alongside local artist Katherine Morrison’s exhibition ‘Camp’, accompanied by local singer Jade Eru. This
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will be a celebration of our unique Kiwi culture, so put on your glad rags and visit Upper Hutt for a ‘flash as’ degustation of Kiwi cuisine. When Fri 12 Aug 7pm–10pm Where Expressions Whirinaki Arts and Entertainment Centre, 836 Fergusson Drive, Upper Hutt Price $95
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FIZZINGLY FANTASTIC Come and experience a night like no other of Champagne and decadent French cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand. From non-vintage to vintage, Blanc de Blanc, to Blanc de Noir, fine and rare to 007's favourite, all beautifully matched with some of the best classical French cuisine, and prepared by the amazing
students from France's most famous culinary school. Seven courses of pure indulgence, all washed down with some spectacular champers. When Sat 27 Aug 6.30pm–9pm Where Brasserie Le Cordon Bleu, Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand, Level 3, 52 Cuba Street, Wellington Price $250
FROM CLASSROOM TO KITCHEN A unique and compelling dining experience where guests return to school to witness the Heretaunga College School of Hospitality in action. The 2016 recruits prepare and present a contemporary fivecourse menu. Guests will be entertained with live performances from the school's
music department and will see the future stars of Wellington's hospitality industry present fine food that measures up against the best the capital has to offer. When Thu 25 & Fri 26 Aug 7pm–10pm Where Heretaunga College, Ward Street, Wallaceville, Upper Hutt Price $75
CAPITOL DECONSTRUCTS BOUILLABAISSE Bouillabaisse is the true king of seafood stews, an example of food that evolved in port towns close to the ocean, coast and harbour. This year we’re giving bouillabaisse the Wellington treatment. We’ll create the traditional bouillabaisse broth and pair it course-after-course with the freshest
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crayfish, eel, clams, mussels and white fishes of our region. Enjoy a five-course degustation of Wellington’s finest local catch, each dish paired with a local wine. When Sun 21 & Mon 22 Aug 7pm–11pm Where Capitol Bistro, 10 Kent Terrace, Wellington Price $159
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COME DINE WITH LAURENT Come and learn the secrets of one of the best chefs in New Zealand! Awardwinning French chef Laurent Loudeac will share his culinary secrets in one very special evening. Start your night by sharing a glass of bubbly with Laurent’s canapés, then experience a fantastic six-course degustation menu and wine Hungry for updates? Follow us on
match while Laurent shares his stories. Take this opportunity to ask him about his worldwide experience and his secrets to great cooking. When Thu 18 Aug 7pm– 12midnight Where Level 3, Hippopotamus Restaurant, 90 Cable Street, Wellington Price $230
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HOPS AND CHOPS This cool night out will be chock full of delicious food, handcrafted beers and topped off with some automotive and aeronautical eye candy. This sexy pop up is aimed at those who like their craft beer (hops) and meaty treats (chops), with some fast machines on the side. Host
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Yvette Edwards will create an energized evening with chef Mark Hartstonge, relocating from Boomrock Lodge down to the waterfront into the usually ‘no public access’ Shed 1. When Thu 18 Aug 5.30pm–9.30pm Where Shed 1, 19 Jervois Quay, Wellington Price $150
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SECRET GARDEN WINEMAKER’S DINNER Enchantment and surprise awaits in Foxglove’s Secret Garden. Enjoy a delicious five-course degustation dinner or lunch with an especially designed menu accompanied by outstanding Martinborough Vineyard wines. Awardwinning winemaker Paul Mason will talk you through his selected wines to
accompany every course. A truly magical experience celebrating local garden produce, great wine and a secret afterparty through the wardrobe. When Sat 20 Aug 6.30pm (dinner) & Sun 21 Aug 12noon (lunch) Where Foxglove's Queens Wharf Ballroom, 33 Queens Wharf, Wellington Price $155
RIMUTAKA PRISON GATE TO PLATE Prison Gate to Plate is back giving the public an opportunity to enjoy a truly exceptional culinary experience behind bars, with all food prepared and served by prisoners at Rimutaka Prison. Renowned chef Martin Bosley returns to mentor the prisoners, this year joined by two guest chefs, Chetan Pangam (One80) and
Amy Gillies (Salty Pidgin), who will bring their unique styles to the canapés and three-course menu. Beverages will be non-alcoholic from local suppliers. Children are not permitted. When Tue 16, Wed 17 & Thu 18 Aug 5.30pm–10pm Where Rimutaka Prison, Freyberg Road Extension, Trentham, Upper Hutt Price $85
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PONEKE COFFEE BEER DEGUSTATION Join us for Martin Bosley’s six-course coffee based degustation menu with beer matching. You'll discover that coffee is not just a morning fix but can be used as an ingredient in preparing delicious dishes. Each dish is further enhanced with the perfect beer pairing by Tuatara.
Laurent Loudeac and Florent Souche present this stylish six-course degustation menu with a fine selection of wine from one of the greatest wineries of Martinborough, Schubert. Viticulturalist Kai Schubert will join guests and share his secrets of winemaking over a degustation dinner, with premium wine matches for each course. When Wed 24 Aug 7pm–12midnight Where Hippopotamus Restaurant, 90 Cable Street, Wellington Price $230
Mojo Coffee will be providing single origin speciality coffee which will be the flavour focal point in all dishes. You'll be savouring dishes that will surprise and delight your taste buds. When Fri 12 Aug 6.30pm– 8.30pm Where Poneke by Mojo, 1 Clyde Quay Wharf, Wellington Price $149
MEDIEVAL TIMES Step back in time for a fun-filled evening where The Furnace restaurant will transform into a medieval banquet hall. A scrumptious four-course banquet, served at communal tables by monks and buxom wenches. Our medieval banquet consists of soup, roasts, a variety of vegetables in their entirety, and finishes off with an array of fruit and cheeses. Flagons of ale, fine wines and non-alcoholic beverages are available to purchase if you wish. When Sat 13 Aug 5pm–9pm Where Furnace Restaurant, 74 Ararino Street, Trentham, Upper Hutt Price $59
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ST JOHNS SUPPER TUB What could be more decadent than chilling in a steaming hot tub with your mates? How about doing it with cocktails and three courses of finger food? Yes please. Now throw in a beautiful waterfront location, fluffy towels, music, and an outdoor
cinema, and you’ve got Wellington’s coolest and warmest night out – The St Johns Supper Tub. When Fri 12, Sat 13 & Fri 19 Aug 6pm–8pm Where St Johns Bar and Restaurant, 5 Cable Street, Wellington Price $60
UMAMI ORIGAMI Four courses of vegetarian delights that pack a serious umami punch. Egmont St. Eatery will be drawing flavours from the garden, sea and earth and digging deep into our flavour enhancement toolbox, including spicing, charring, smoking and using every type of acid you can think
of to prove that you don't need meat to get maximum flavour and leave feeling satisfied. You'll also get to practice a bit of origami while you're at it. When Tue 16 Aug 7pm Where Egmont St. Eatery, 11 Egmont Street, Wellington Price $100
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Natural, organic, biodynamic... why all the fuss? Join the Salty Pidgin team for a celebration of all things natural. You’ll be treated to a seven-course degustation featuring local organic produce paired with some of the finest natural wines of Italy. Hear the story of organic and natural wine with expert Richard Klein and enjoy the most delicious of what the season has to offer. When Tue 16 Aug 6pm–11pm Where Salty Pidgin, 5 Todman Street, Brooklyn, Wellington Price $180
Sustainable cuisine meets a wild evening of nature! Begin with a guided walk through Zealandia’s magical valley, where you'll search for some of New Zealand's rarest native wildlife. Following your dose of nature, you will indulge in a two-course dinner inspired by the valley you've just experienced, which will feature native ingredients and local produce paired with local craft beer and wines that share Zealandia’s environmental ethos. It'll be a night of nature, and cuisine with a conscience. When Fri 12 & Fri 19 Aug 5pm–9pm Where Rata at Zealandia, 53 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington Price $89 (Minimum age 12 years)
WHO ATE ALL THE (PIZZA) PIES? New Zealand's last red-roofed temple of gastronomy shut its doors this year, and the Tommy Millions crew have teamed up with Prefab to pay homage to the fine dining institution that was the Pizza HutTM ‘All-You-Can-Eat’ pizza and dessert bar. Pizza will be served buffet-style from the Prefab brick oven with toppings Hungry for updates? Follow us on
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referencing Pizza HutTM classics, but featuring the best of Wellington's produce and products. Top it all off with a full DIY dessert bar with Tommy Millions organic soft serve. When Sun 21 Aug 4pm–6pm or 7pm–9pm Where Prefab Café, 14 Jessie Street, Wellington Price $35 (Beverages additional)
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FAMILY FEASTING FEEDING TIME AT WELLINGTON ZOO It’s your turn to be fed at Wellington Zoo. Sit down and enjoy a family feast prepared by Blue Carrot Catering. Guests will be seated in our stunning venue, Kamala’s, at long tables and enjoy a family-style lunch on shared platters. Learn about nutrition
and diets of specific animals and then get a chance to feed some yourself. When Sun 21 & Sun 28 Aug 1pm–3pm Where Kamala’s, Wellington Zoo, 200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington Price Adult $69, Child $49
HUTT FOOD LAB CHALLENGE Join some of Hutt City's top producers and restaurateurs including The Butcher and Brewer, Goodbuzz Brewing Co., La Bella Italia, Ripe Coffee, the Pavilion Café, Sweet Pea and others for some mindbending culinary education. Add a drop of GNS Science magic and it’s showtime! Get hands-on with our food challenges
to learn where your food has come from, how to use it and what to do with it when you head home. Sure to be loud, messy, delicious and fun. When Sun 21 Aug 11am–1pm & 3pm–5pm Where Mystery location in Petone (Guests will be emailed the details) Price $45 Adult & Child pair (Minimum age 7 years)
THUNDERBIRDS ARE HUNGRY Wherever tummies are rumbling, International Food Rescue will be there to dish out a fantastical feast for the whole family – Pacific-style! Join Weta Workshop to learn all about the miniatures and models used in the Pukeko Pictures and ITV series, Thunderbirds Are Go, before relocating to Park Road Post Production for a delicious sixties-style spread of South Pacific classics.
And for dessert, ice your own Thunderbirds cookie and get a masterclass from Weta Workshop’s model makers-turned-cake decorators – all while the grown-ups relax and sit back, mocktail in hand. When Sat 20 Aug & Sun 21 Aug 9.30am–12noon & 1.30pm–4pm Where 144 then 141 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington Price $99 (14 years and over), $69 (13 years and under)
MIDWINTER NOËL The candles are lit, the fire is roaring and the spread is fit for a king at this midwinter Christmas dinner. Wear your favourite festive woollen jumper and jump into the Christmas spirit a little early with a feast featuring locally-sourced Waikanae Butchery meats, roasted vegetables and Kāpiti organic greens amidst all
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your favourite eatery trimmings. Take in the scent of mulled wine and the joy of Christmas in the cosy surrounds of Marine Parade Eatery. When Sun 14, Sun 21 & Sun 28 Aug 5.30pm–8.30pm Where Marine Parade Eatery, 50 Marine Parade, Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington Price Adult $69, Child $39
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FESTIVALS BEERVANA The craft beer capital embraces the New Zealand-wide community in a big bearded beer hug. The largest craft beer event in New Zealand is about discovery and collaboration – interactive themed bars, innovative collaborations and damn good food. It’s the best way to discover everything that is wonderful about good New Zealand beer all in one place. Tastes,
half or full glasses, and beer-matched food are available. When Fri 12 & Sat 13 Aug 11am–4pm (Premier from 10.30am) & 6pm–11pm (Premier from 5.30pm) Where Westpac Stadium, Waterloo Quay, Wellington Price Adults $45 (Children can enter with an Adult), Premier $100, Beer Mates 5–9 tickets $41 each, 10+ tickets $39 each, Food and beer On consumption
CAFFEINATION – THE NZ FESTIVAL OF COFFEE A unique coffee experience involving the best in the industry all under one roof. Coffee cooking, coffee tasting, coffee classes, coffee roasting, coffee stories, coffee equipment, coffee, coffee, coffee. Come along and truly smell the coffee
as Caffeination brings together coffee lovers, aficionados and experts. When Sat 27 Aug 9.30am–4pm, Sun 28 Aug 9.30am–3.30pm Where NZ Post House Foyer, 7 Waterloo Quay, Wellington Price Free
NEW ZEALAND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL Chocolate treats galore await you at this festival of pure indulgence. The finest chocolatiers and chocolate makers create exquisite masterpieces and delightful treats. Savour the finest, freshly handcrafted chocolates, watch culinary Hungry for updates? Follow us on
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experts demonstrate the skill of working with chocolate, and taste their exquisite creations. Where Te Papa, 55 Cable Street, Wellington When Sat 13 & Sun 14 Aug 10am–2pm & 3pm–7pm Price $25 (Tickets via chocolatefestival.co.nz)
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CAFÉ GOURMAND Michelin star pâtisserie chef Eric Hausser from French Cancan and L’affare coffee specialist Dave Green will prepare French desserts paired with single-origin coffee. Each dessert will be carefully crafted to match the unique flavour characteristics of the coffee being served. Eric and Dave will share the reasonings behind the pairings with diners while they sample them. When Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug 11.30am–1pm & 1.30pm–3pm Where L'affare Roastery, King Street, Mount Cook, Wellington Price Adults $25, Children $20
ARGENTINE STREET FOOD FIESTA Enjoy authentic, woodfired Argentine street food and be entertained by tango dancers in the quirky and cosy surrounds of El Matador. Sample bold, fresh flavours of choripán, lomito, empanadas, churros con chocolate and so much more, cooked in the first (and only) traditional
Argentinian woodfired asador in a New Zealand restaurant. When Fri 12, Thu 18, Fri 19, Thu 25 & Fri 26 Aug 12noon–2pm Where El Matador – Cafe, Asador Grill & Bar, 196 Cuba Street, Wellington Price On consumption
BOLLYWOOD DEGUSTATION @ ONE80 Chef Chetan Pangam and his team at One80 take you on a glitzy and glamourous Bollywood-style journey through a sublime eight-course meal. Flavours from India to Wellywood are demonstrated through Chetan’s signature modern Indian-French cuisine. The evening will include artisan producers, exotic spices, fine Wairarapa wine and Bollywood fusion music by Wellington’s own DJ Desi. When Sat 20 Aug 6pm–9.30pm Where One80 Restaurant, Level 7, Copthorne Hotel, 100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington Price $149
EL GRAN ASADO Hola! El Matador invites meat lovers to El Gran Asado – an authentic woodfired asado feast. Learn about Argentine wine at this shared lunch accompanied by live tango dancing. Enjoy the best of local produce, including an Ohariu Valley whole lamb, slow-roasted over manuka embers – ‘lamb al asador’. Indulge in a fabulous feast of delicioso shared food and wine, make new friends, and discover the true flavours of Argentina. You may also learn a few tips from the award-winning tango dancers! When Wed 17 & 24 Aug 12.30pm– 2.30pm Where El Matador – Cafe, Asador Grill & Bar, 196 Cuba Street, Wellington Price $75 ($420 groups of 6)
PEDRO'S MISTICO TEQUILA LECCIÓN Taste a range of premium tequilas expertly matched with delicious bocaditos created by chef Jiwon Do of Pan de Muerto and Hancock's national spirit brand ambassador, Matt Bradley. Sip your way through the rich history of tequila as Matt demonstrates the variety and complexity of flavours in six 100% agave premium tequilas. Learn how to discern top-shelf tequila from the unpleasant spirit made palatable with salt and lemon. Salud! When Sun 21 Aug 12noon–2pm & 3pm–5pm Where Pan de Muerto Mystic Mexican Cuisine & Tequila Bar, 82 Tory Street, Wellington Price $80
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GLOBAL PINOT FROM A GLADSTONE PRODUCER An event that explores Pinot Noir from Johner alongside a perfect lunch. Specially imported wines have been selected to match a fine lunch and, of course, local Wairarapa wines. Arrive to a Blanc de Noir
and canapés, and finish with a sweet treat and a glass of Noble Pinot Noir. When Tue 16 Aug 12noon–3.30pm Where Avida Bar, 132 Featherston Street, Wellington Price $125 VisaWOAP.com
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Welcome to the wonderful, wobbling world of jelly. Enter the modern day banqueting hall and behold the tale of this curious, colourful, jiggly delicacy created by Jessica Mentis our Jellyologist. This is an exhibition of crazy jelly curiosities that tell the weird and wonderful tale of jelly through the ages. Plus join us for Mad Labs* and meet our Jellyologist to learn top jelly tricks and take home your very own jelly mould and customised *The Mad Labs are ticketed events. Charges apply. Tickets jelly colours and flavours. Hungry for updates?available Follow us onat VisaWOAP.com wellyonaplate #WellyOnaPlate #BurgerWelly #CocktailWelly wellingtononaplate 15 Tue 23–Sun 28 Aug | Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba Street, Wellington | Free entry to Exhibition | Tickets and times for the Mad Lab at VisaWOAP.com
Festival Events Global Gastronomy
LE DRAGON D'ANNAM DINNER
THE LUCKY TACO MINI MEXICO
Come and enjoy the delights of a fivecourse Vietnamese dinner in a unique setting, where France and Vietnam meet again here in Wellington. Experience the famous cuisine of Annam – the name given to the French protectorate encompassing the central region of Vietnam when it became part of French Indochina in 1887. When Sat 13, Sat 20 & Sat 27 Aug 7pm onwards Where Annam Restaurant, 125 Featherston Street, Wellington Price $130
Wellington’s opportunity to experience a true Mexican fiesta, with special guests Sarah and Otis Frizzell of The Lucky Taco serving up their signature fresh, tasty and authentic soft shell tacos. Indulge in this unique Mexican experience which includes a Mexican beverage on arrival, dessert and Mexican style entertainment. A MINI fiesta not to be missed! When Fri 19 Aug 7.30pm–10pm & Sat 20 Aug 12noon–2.30pm Where Jeff Gray MINI Garage, 138 Hutt Road, Kaiwharawhara, Wellington Price $86
MEXICAN COMFORT FOODS From tamales to pozole, chicken quesadillas to champurrado, prepare to enter the bosom of the Mexican kitchen with this array of winter warmers. It does get cold in Mexico and there are many beautiful stews, heart-warming casseroles and thickly textured hot drinks to heat up your corazón y estómago (heart and
stomach). Come hungry to this lengthy afternoon of special occasion foods that will shatter your perception of what Mexican cuisine is all about. When Sun 14 & Sun 21 Aug 4pm–8pm Where La Boca Loca, 19 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington Price $100
THE CUBAN AIR RAID
MINT BY DAI AND DAL After a sold out event with their first pop up restaurant last year, Mint by Dai and Dal is back, bringing you another opportunity to experience the finest in modern Southeast Asian cuisine. You will be spoilt with a three-course menu that will showcase traditional Lao flavours but with a modern Kiwi flair, all accompanied
with a beer or wine match. To keep things spicy in the kitchen, this year will see Dai and Dal experiment with hawker-style dishes. When Sat 27 Aug 6pm–9pm Where The Spine, Pataka Museum, Cnr of Parumoana and Norrie Streets, Porirua Price $110
L'ARTE DI MANGIARE BENE
The Cuban Air Raid is coming to a street in Wellington! Enjoy a St Johns Cubano sandwich for lunch, delivered direct by parachute to a secret drop zone. Check your email on the morning of the drop and be at the secret location by midday! The Cubano sandwich features free range ham and pork, with pickles, cheese and mustard on a crispy, warm baguette. All drops will be made in the Wellington CBD and only ticket holders will be able to access the drop zone. Brought to you by St Johns Bar & Restaurant. When Wed 17 & Wed 24 Aug from 12noon Where TBC (Watch your email!) Price $20
Is eating just a simple need, or is it an art we can learn and master? How does eating affect our culture, way of life and personal happiness? A gastronomical symposium about the joy and meaning of eating in Italian culture, provocatively directed and cooked by Giulio Ricatti and Emilio Zunino, through a multi-course degustation of the most traditional and exotic Italian food matched with the avant-garde of Italian wines. When Sun 14 Aug 12noon–4pm & Mon 22 Aug 6pm–10pm Where Cicio Cacio Osteria, 167 Riddiford Street, Newtown, Wellington Price $150
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Festival Events Global Gastronomy
SOUTHERN SOUL SERIES Bringing together two stars of the south – the south of the United States and New Zealand’s South Island, this series of demonstration workshops celebrates the food of America’s south. Both passionate campaigners for the use of garden-fresh, locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients, join chef William Dissen of The Market Place Restaurant & Lounge in Asheville, North Carolina, USA, and New Zealand’s own Annabel Langbein, as they share their combined talents and teach you how to create true southern flavours from local
New Zealand produce. Small tastes and recipes included. Proudly presented by the US Embassy and the Wellington Culinary Events Trust with the support of Le Cordon Bleu. When Sun 21 Aug 6.30pm8.30pm Southern Classics, Mon 22 Aug 6.30pm-8.30pm A New Taste of the South, Tue 23 Aug 6.30pm-8.30pm Kiwi Favourites with a Southern twist Where Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand, 52 Cuba Street, Wellington Price $75 ($200 to attend all three)
TOKYO TAPHOUSE Tokyo is coming to the streets of Aro Valley. Yoya Takahashi, executive chef at LA’s famous Hamasaku Restaurant, is a sushi superstar. For four days he will take charge of Garage Project’s Taproom, and with Martin Bosley and Yellow Brick Road fresh seafood at his side, Yoya and Garage Project will present an eightcourse feast of traditional Japanese cuisine with modern LA influences. All matched
with specially brewed Japanese-inspired Garage Project beers and imported Sake. When Sun 21, Mon 22, Tue 23 & Wed 24 Aug 5.45pm–7.45pm & 8.30pm– 10.30pm Where Garage Project Taproom, 91 Aro Street, Wellington Price $125 (Please note: due to space limitations groups may need to be split. You will be contacted in advance to discuss.)
VIVA LA PIZZA
THE LARDER TRAVELS THE SILK ROUTE
Learn the secrets of great pizza making with one of the city’s experts. Join the brothers at Fratelli in an intimate group of eight fellow pizza-lovers. Owner and Pizzaiolo Carlo will share the history and secrets of great pizza, from the dough to the toppings. Sit close by their wood-fired oven while Carlo cooks and talks, then, of course, enjoy his fabulous creations as they come out of the oven – just like in Napoli. When Sat 13, Sat 20 & Sat 27 Aug 5.30pm–7pm, Mon 15 & Mon 22 Aug 6pm–7.30pm Where Fratelli, 13–15 Blair Street, Wellington Price $45
Join Jacob Brown and his team as they transport you on a culinary journey along the Silk Route – the ancient network of trade routes dating back to 220 BC, connecting China to the Mediterranean Sea. Feast and indulge in the smells, flavours and delicacies of the cuisines of both eastern and western civilisations. The gastronomy of China, India, Persia, Egypt, and Europe will be represented in a fivecourse set menu. When Tue 16 Aug from 6pm Where The Larder, 133 Darlington Road, Miramar, Wellington Price $99 (beverages additional)
WELCOME HOME Celebrate ethnic cuisines new to Wellington and welcome people to their new home with a delicious tasting menu. Logan Brown will be opening its kitchen to new local cooks from ethnic communities making Wellington their home. Come and sit down as a family and share the flavours, experiences and stories with our Hungry for updates? Follow us on
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new locals. This celebratory dinner will open people’s eyes and introduce new cultures through food and community dining. When Tue 16–Fri 19 & Tue 23–Fri 26 Aug 6.30pm–10pm Where Logan Brown Restaurant, 192 Cuba Street, Wellington Price $99
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Festival Events Hands On
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HANDS ON
COOK OFF AGAINST THE CLOCK Put yourself in the shoes of reality TV cooking show contestants. This competition is for 14–20 year olds who want to test their skills against other budding chefs. Set in the stunning WELTEC School of Hospitality, watch a demonstration of the dish you’ll prepare, and then it’s your turn! Two rounds and then the final. Times will be fixed and both dishes will be scored by a panel of judges. The highest scores go to the final round. When Sat 13 Aug 9am–1.30pm, Finalists round 2.30pm–4.30pm Where WELTEC School of Hospitality, 52 Cuba Street, Wellington Price $120
A NIGHT WITH WILLY WONKA Ever wanted to be Willy Wonka for a night? Now's your chance! Learn the art of beanto-bar chocolate-making by getting hands on and making two delectable bars, and then taking your delicious creations home. Includes a tour of the factory, a chocolate bar making class, the two bars you make
to take with you, and a whole lot of knowledge about the beautiful process of bean-to-bar chocolate making. When Tue 16, Wed 17, Tue 23 & Wed 24 Aug 6.30pm–8.30pm Where The Wellington Chocolate Factory, 5 Eva Street, Wellington Price $65
ARTISAN BAKING CLASS Come and get your hands into the dough and feel the magic happen when raw ingredients turn into something that smells and tastes wonderful. Enjoy an evening learning techniques for mixing, molding, shaping, fermenting and baking with award-winning baker Michael Kloeg. Held in the historic Dippers Chapel that has been transformed into The Clareville Bakery, enjoy a glass of wine and cheeseboard as you create the perfect loaves to take home. When Fri 12, Fri 19 & Fri 26 Aug 6.30pm–9.30pm Where The Clareville Bakery, 3340 SH2 Clareville, Carterton Price $159
BACKYARD BREWING AND BBQ Relish this rare opportunity to get your hands dirty and brew a beer from start to finish with craft brewers, Te Aro Brewing Company and Lord Almighty. Embracing Wellington's reputation as New Zealand’s 'Craft Beer Capital', this hands on backyard brewing event includes an amazing three-course BBQ spread. Taste the beer, brew the beer, love the beer.
When Sun 14, Sun 21 & Sun 28 Aug 4.30pm–9.30pm, Wed 17 & Wed 24 Aug 6.30pm–9.30pm Where Dockside Backyard Marquee, Dockside Restaurant & Bar, Shed 3, Queens Wharf, Wellington Price $129 (Add $60 for a Brewery Fresh Wort Pack that will produce 15 litres of quality craft brewed beer in your own home)
GATE TO PLATE WITH SALUTÉ Let us take you on a journey from 'lamb on the hook' to 'lamb on the plate'. Learn how to break down your very own side of lamb and then be treated to a lamb masterclass with chef Travis Clive-Griffin of Saluté, leaving your mouth-watering and ready for a three-course lunch
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matched with stunning Wairarapa wines. Prepare your freezer, it's about to be filled! Note: Participants to provide their own knife and chilly bin. When Sat 20 Aug 9am–3.30pm Where The Landing, 35b Pokohiwi Road, Homebush, Masterton Price $235 VisaWOAP.com
Festival Events Hands On
MASTERS OF MEAT Join Preston’s Master Butchers for this demonstration, lesson, practical class and tasting session, all rolled into one. Learn some of our trade secrets from breaking down a carcass and rolling loins to filling sausages, and get up close and personal with offal. Guests will enjoy a series of
entrée-sized finger fare throughout the evening, and can take home a selection of meat that they have prepared themselves. When Thu 18 Aug 6.30pm–10pm Where Preston's Master Butchers, 16 Parumoana Street, Porirua Price $120
PERFECT PASTRY PLEASURE Join award-winning baker and pastry chef Michael Kloeg for this hands on masterclass to learn how to make delicious pastry – sweet, savoury, puff and choux – together with a range of techniques to create stunning savoury tarts and quiches, pretty sweet tarts and choux buns, and even some sensational choux swans. When Thu 18 Aug 6.30pm–9.30pm Where The Clareville Bakery, 3340 SH2, Clareville, Carterton Price $159
IT'S A SWEET NIGHT A very sweet offer to get behind the scenes at Carrello del Gelato and work with the brains of this business, Nathan Meyer. As the evening unfolds, help create some of the amazing products that come out of the Carrello kitchen including gelato, sorbet, gelato cakes, gelato bombe, gelato cookies and ice blocks. At the end, of course, you get to sample everything you have helped create and there’ll be a little something to take home. When Wed 17, Thu 18, Wed 24 & Thu 25 Aug 6.30pm–9pm Where Carrello del Gelato, 228 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington Price $75
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BISTRO AND BEER ON THE COAST
WINEMAKER FOR A DAY AT MATAHIWI
Learn to prepare, cook and plate food ‘bistro style’ by Whitireia Polytechnic’s lead cookery tutor, Martin Russek. Warm up your appetite with canapés and Tuatara beer tasting, then get cooking! There will be hands on food preparation, cooking demonstrations and plating techniques of multiple dishes. Beer will be poured for each course with a beer/food match explained by Tuatara Brewing. Limited tickets available so be quick. When Fri 12 & Fri 19 Aug 6pm–10pm Where Whitireia New Zealand, Cnr Milne Drive & Kāpiti Road, Paraparaumu Price $110
Blend your own Pinot Noir at Matahiwi’s annual ‘knees up’. Working in the tank room, create your own blend using the expert guidance of winemaker, Jane Cooper. After your hard work, sit down for a four-course menu created by Ten Twenty Four’s chef, Kent Baddeley, previously of Wellington’s Petit Lyon. All courses are wine matched with Matahiwi’s Reserve range. When Sun 28 Aug 12noon–4pm Where Matahiwi Estate, 286 Paierua Road, RD1, Masterton, Wairarapa Price $129
Spend a day at Sudbury learning cooking techniques and table and home styling skills. The day includes bus service from Wellington CBD, morning tea, flower and styling sessions, and cooking demonstrations with plating techniques. Lunch and dessert will be served with local wines. Demonstrations will showcase products by producers such as Parkvale Mushrooms, Prana Greens, Country Treats, Lot Eight, Cocodeli, Whittaker’s Chocolate, Preston’s, Zelati Sorbet and Ritual Tea Company. When Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug 9am–4pm Where Sudbury, 101 Te Hapua Road, Peka Peka, Kāpiti Price $249 Hungry for updates? Follow us on
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UNITED DUMPLINGS Dumplings have been a staple diet in many cultures for generations and in one session guests can delve into three different varieties of them and come out a dumpling expert! Vicky Ha from House of Dumplings invites guests to get their hands dirty as she passes on her dumpling making secrets. You will learn to make three different kinds of dumplings from scratch and get to eat your own creations. These include Italian Ravioli, Japanese Gyoza and Austrian Germknödel – travel the world with dumplings. When Sat 20 & Sat 27 Aug 11am–3.30pm & 6pm–10.30pm Where House of Dumplings, 117 Taranaki Street, Wellington Price $110
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Festival Events Healthy, Wealthy & Wise
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HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE
LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE Learn what to eat and why. Learn how to make food delicious and nutritious. Renowned chef and owner of 'Saluté at Home Cooking School', Travis Clive-Griffin teams up with respected herbalist and nutrition coach, Sarah Beesley, to deliver a luscious three-course organic meal alongside therapeutic tonics that will truly
serve your body, mind and soul. This is an innovative approach to nourishment in its truest sense based on a foundation of traditional and scientific healing knowledge. When Sat 13 Aug 9.30am–4.30pm Where The Landing, 35b Pokohiwi Road, Homebush, Masterton Price $150
BYPASS THE BIN Learn to minimise waste in your own kitchen with this entertaining and informative masterclass hosted by executive chef MacLean Fraser. MacLean will showcase New Zealand's most commonly discarded foods and demonstrate how to make the most of what’s in your kitchen in a delicious and
interesting way. MacLean is supporting the Love Food, Hate Waste campaign to reduce New Zealand's huge amount of edible food being thrown into landfills every year. When Sun 28 Aug 4pm–8pm Where Presidential Suite, Bolton Hotel, 12 Bolton Street, Wellington Price $89
MODERN BRUNCHING AT SEIZE
THE PROGRESSIVE HERBIVORE
Seize and Libertine Blends team up for a modern take on brunching, celebrating the crispness of August. Join friends to enjoy a casual, inspired three-course vegan brunch with seasonal ingredients from the region, paired with hand-blended tea matched to each course. Let the Seize team look after you and learn about each tea complete with tasting notes. The atmosphere will be easy, warm and inviting, styled by Bonny Stewart-MacDonald. The brunch will delight your senses and nourish body and soul. When Sun 14 & Sun 21 Aug 9am–11am & 12noon–2pm Where Seize, 117 Lambton Quay, Wellington Price $70
Olive head chef Jamie Morgan presents an exciting exploration into the world of plant-based ingredients using progressive techniques. The Progressive Herbivore will showcase balanced and flavourful dishes made from vibrant seasonal produce manipulated in creative ways, with techniques from dehydration to fermentation, to challenge both herbivores and omnivores alike to re-think the way plant-based dishes can be prepared. When Tue 16 & Tue 23 Aug from 6.30pm Where Olive Restaurant, 170 Cuba Street, Wellington Price $90
SUPER-DINNER Foods that taste great and are super for your health are presented in this fivecourse dinner. Guest speaker and health guru Carl Hammington will share insights on healthy eating, what exactly makes these foods so super and examine which food trends to follow and which to avoid.
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Each of the dinner’s courses are matched with heart-healthy wine, with non-alcoholic options also on offer. When Sun 21 & Tue 23 Aug 6.30pm–9.30pm Where Zibibbo Restaurant, 25 Taranaki Street, Wellington Price $150
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Festival Events Lend a Hand
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LEND A HAND #BAKINGITBETTER MYSTERY BOX CHALLENGE Think you’re Wellington’s best baker? Then the #BakingItBetter Mystery Box Challenge is for you. Your ticket includes a box of mystery ingredients. You'll have a week to create some epic baking, to be judged by Wellington culinary heroes who you’ll get to meet at the awards. Droolworthy prize packs are on offer (e.g. a fancy
mixer or a private lesson of a lifetime). And you’ll be supporting Wellington’s sweetest food related charity, Good Bitches Baking. Get baking! When Mystery Box pick up Sat 13 & Sun 14 Aug, Judging Event Sun 21 Aug 4.30pm–6.30pm Where A secret Mojo central Wellington location Price $55 per mystery box
ALL TASTE, NO WASTE Last year’s smash hit is back again. Wellington food rescue charity, Kaibosh, has teamed up with Depot’s executive chef, Kyle Street. Voted Metro Restaurant of the Year 2015, Depot’s philosophy is to use the whole beast – whether that’s beef or broccoli. Kyle will serve up a family-
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CAT CAFÉ Southern Cross and the Wellington SPCA invite cat lovers of Wellington to join them in their very first pop up Cat Café. Come and enjoy some delicious eats while hanging out with the SPCA cats. Enjoy Kāpiti cheese mouse traps, Wellington Trawling smoked fish croquettes and kitty cat Whittaker’s chocolate cupcakes. The event will support and showcase the wonderful work of SPCA and the cute cats that reside there, with a portion of the ticket sales being donated to their organisation. When Mon 22 Aug 12noon–2pm & 5pm–7pm Where Guest Room, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, 39 Abel Smith Street, Wellington Price $25 Hungry for updates? Follow us on
Experts have long known that colour plays a crucial role in the taste and perception of food. So how would you react to eating a menu of colours – red, orange, yellow, green, blue and white? Dress up in black tie (or any other colour!) and join the team from CQ Hotels for a six-course, kaleidoscope dinner sourced from the Wellington region, each course matched with superb Martinborough Vineyard wines. Proceeds will go to the Malaghan Institute, a local institution conducting vital research into finding cures for diseases such as cancer, asthma and allergies. When Fri 19 Aug 7pm–12midnight Where CQ Conference Centre, 223 Cuba Street, Wellington Price $169
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style feast using unloved, often wasted products, that will challenge your ideas on food wastage – not your palate. Proudly supported by Countdown and their Food Rescue programme. When Wed 24 Aug 6pm–11pm Where Prefab Hall, 14 Jessie Street, Wellington Price $99
TOGETHER WE GROW Almighty and the families of the Common Unity Project Aotearoa present a gardento-table lunch made from entirely locally grown and sourced produce. Common Unity is a charity working with Epuni Primary School to grow food on a disused field; Almighty is an organic juice company partnering with food education programmes
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to help kids learn to grow and prepare organic produce. Together, the two are working to share the Common Unity story and invite you to learn about garden-totable initiatives. When Sat 27 & Sun 28 Aug 11am–3pm Where Epuni Primary School, 313 Waiwhetu Road, Lower Hutt Price Adult $45, Children free
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Festival Events Let's Do Lunch
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LET'S DO LUNCH HAPPY TEST DAY A great long lunch at Logan Brown before New Zealand takes on the Ozzies at the Stadium in their annual rugby match. Enjoy Logan Brown’s take on some New Zealand and Australian classics. Before the match enjoy a beverage with Steve Logan and Shaun Clouston up at the bar and then head down to the Stadium. A bottle of Australian Shiraz and a bottle of New Zealand Syrah are up for grabs to whomever gets closest to the final score. When Sat 27 Aug 12noon–5pm Where Logan Brown Restaurant, 192 Cuba Street, Wellington Price $79
LAN KWAI FONG LUNCH PARTY Join the Dragonfly team for a lighthearted visit to Hong Kong's lively dining district of Lan Kwai Fong, as the dining room is transformed into a casual eatery. Enjoy a selection of Asian tapas, with unique "Japadogs" (American hot dogs with Japanese fillings), lemongrass prawn skewers, sweet and sour Asian pork sliders,
chicken coriander and ginger meat balls. Experience our own blend of bubble tea and be enchanted by a special Chinese dance performance. When Sat 13, Sat 20 & Sat 27 Aug 12noon–2pm Where Dragonfly, 70 Courtenay Place, Wellington Price $40
HIGH COFFEE The world’s favourite afternoon gourmet experience now meets Wellington’s favourite drink – coffee. Enjoy an array of high tea-style treats accompanied by caffeinated concoctions. Pâtisseries include chocolate and popping candy lollypop, strawberry tartlet, Gâteau Opera, and organic chocolate mousse cake. Then be tempted with savoury delights such as smoked salmon and cream cheese bagel, and pumpernickel with apple and blue cheese. An affogato will complete your luxury afternoon. When Fri 12 & Mon 15–Fri 19 Aug 12noon–3pm, Sat 13, Sun 14, Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug 11.30am–5pm Where The Lobby Lounge, The InterContinental Hotel, 2 Grey Street, Wellington Price $50
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PEOPLE'S PALACE SLICE OF HISTORY ROAST Take a step back in time to 1908 and immerse yourself in a Wellington themed four-course silver service lunch at the original Wellington People's Palace on Cuba Street. The People's Palace was run by The Salvation Army until 1986 and remains a firm fixture in Wellington’s history and an example of classic Cuba Street architecture. Enjoy the tastes of regional produce with live bands and wind-up gramophone music to set the mood. When Sun 14 Aug 12noon–3pm Where CQ Hotels Wellington, 213–223 Cuba Street, Wellington Price Adult $65, Child $30
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Ruth Pretty explores our love for milk, cream, butter and cheese – expressed in deliciously dairy-inspired dishes. Explore how this product has adapted in style, language and usage, with expert insights. The Dairy Made lunch transforms milk into traditional and modern dishes, with accompanying wines and recipes to take home. Appropriately, it’s set in The Milk Station in Ōtaki, a once thriving 1900s dairy factory, transformed into today’s gorgeous venue by owner Lyndia Wood. When Sat 13 Aug 11am–3.30pm Where The Milk Station, Rahui Road, Ōtaki, Kāpiti Price Adult $99, Child $50
MOMENTS OF 'BLISS' Learn about the 'blissful' things Katherine Mansfield enjoyed at an exclusive luncheon set in Te Puhi, a colonial farmhouse and home to The Country Cooking School. Be served a Provençal-flavoured, gluten and dairy free, three-course meal using gorgeous olive oils from Olivo Estate and wines matched and presented by Larry McKenna from Escarpment Vineyards.
Throughout the meal, Sarah Laing, novelist, cartoonist and biographer of Wellington-born Katherine Mansfield, will read excerpts from Katherine's short stories and share insights into Katherine's life. When Thu 18 Aug 11.30am–2.30pm Where Te Puhi, 298 Underhill Road, Featherston Price $95
SURF AND TURF KĀPITI STYLE This long lunch offers the best that the hunters, bakers, fishers and farmers of Kāpiti have to offer. Enjoy local produce, meats and seafood in an unrivaled spot on the south bank of the Waikanae River. Gaze over the ocean, the Tararua Ranges,
and the rolling meadows and farms, while you sip local wines, ales, liqueurs, and enjoy a menu capturing the essence of the land and sea. When Sun 28 Aug 12noon– 3.30pm Where Otaihanga Boating Club, Makora Road, Otaihanga, Kāpiti Price $99 VisaWOAP.com
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MOVEABLE FEASTS SECRET DINING TRAILS
MAN VS. STEAK, WHISKY… AND BALLS Spend a Saturday at The Portlander getting intimate with the classic pair that is steak and whisky. Tim McClay-Talivai leads you on a five-course journey where you’ll be slow-cooked, cold-smoked and sugarcured, while savouring the perfect whisky match. The afternoon heats up with a set of offal challenges from The Portlander chefs, involving brains, blood, and of course, balls! When Sat 13 Aug 1pm–4pm Where The Portlander, 75 Featherston Street, Wellington Price $125 (Includes whisky matches and offal challenges – full bar available for purchase)
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MIRAMAR FOODIE TRAIL Discover Miramar's vibrant food scene with Zest Food Tours. The Miramar Foodie Trail begins with a tour of Bohemein Fresh Chocolates' factory. Visit three local and passionate food producers and sample at each stop. We finish our trail in the elegant surroundings of CoCo at The Roxy. Meet and watch the award-winning mixologist Ray Letoa create a cocktail for you to enjoy together with culinary offerings created by head chef Nic Spicer. When Sat 13, Wed 17 & Sat 20 Aug 9.30am–1pm Where Bohemein Fresh Chocolates Factory, 2b Miramar North Road, Miramar, Wellington Price $115
Take the backstreets and alleyways under the guidance of a local expert to the hotspots, hidden gems, institutions and the undiscovered – sampling signature flavours from an eclectic snapshot of Wellington restaurants, tuckshops and takeaway joints, bars and cocktail lounges along the way. Learn where to find the best of the best Chinese, Korean and Indochine flavours while meeting some of Wellington's most interesting foodie personalities. Prepare to get your hands dirty and your tummy full! When Chinese: Sun 14 12noon–3.30pm, Indochine: Tue 16 Aug 6pm–9.30pm, Korean: Tue 23 Aug 6pm–9.30pm Where CBD (Meeting place to be advised prior to tour) Price $110
WAIRARAPA COASTAL WALK AND DINE This breathtaking overnight event showcases Riversdale Beach at its best: stunning scenery, delicious local food and wine. After meeting for morning tea, your Orui Coastal Walk guide will host a 3-5 hour walk (depending on how fit you feel) along incredible coastline with spectacular views. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea are provided. After a delicious Zibibbo dinner on Saturday night, you’ll stay in rustic cottage accommodation and be treated to breakfast on Sunday. Optional Friday night stay can be arranged. When Sat 13 & Sat 20 Aug 10am (until 10am next day) Where Orui Station, Riversdale Beach, Wairarapa Price $275 (Additional $50 if staying Fri night, includes self-cook dinner and breakfast)
THE LANEWAY PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Join the Logan Brown team to celebrate 20 years of this iconic restaurant with a 1920s speakeasy, but only if you know the secret knock. Get dolled up in ‘20s garb and enjoy live jazz and a lavish threecourse meal in the historic bank chambers, featuring all of your favourite flavours and styles from yesteryear. When Sun 14, Sun 21 & Sun 28 Aug 12noon–6pm Where Logan Brown Restaurant, 192 Cuba Street, Wellington Price $80
Stretch your belly and stretch your legs while you eat and drink your way through Wellington's artisanal laneways with an enchanting progressive dinner. Your processional feast will take in all the wonderful culinary and libatious treats that these inner city laneways can offer. Featuring: Egmont St. Eatery, Golding’s
Free Dive, Pizza Pomodoro, Six Barrel Soda Co., Wellington Chocolate Factory, Hanging Ditch, Fix & Fogg, Leeds St Bakery, Red Rabbit and Shepherd. When Mon 15 Aug 5.30pm–9.30pm, 6.30pm–10.30pm & 7.30pm–11.30pm Where Egmont St. Eatery, 11 Egmont Street, Wellington Price $165
YOUR KEY TO A SUITE WELLINGTON JOURNEY The Bolton Hotel gives you the key to the city with this cocktail function with a difference. Sharing the best of what Wellington has to offer with help from wine, beer, food, art, history and gardens. You’ll visit room after room at this luxurious hotel to explore, eat and drink your way through Wellington and finish with dessert overlooking the capital from the spectacular 18th floor Residence Suite. Experience what makes Wellington's personality through food and beverages in a truly unique setting. When Fri 12 Aug 6pm–10pm Where Bolton Hotel, 12 Bolton Street, Wellington Price $125 Hungry for updates? Follow us on
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Discover the
secrets of some of Wellington's favourite flavours Traverse the city with a local expert to uncover the hidden gems of Wellington’s foodie scene. Experience hot spots, institutions and the undiscovered as you pop into restaurants, tuckshops and takeaway joints, bars and cocktail lounges. You’ll sample the best Indochine (inspired by the flavours of the Mekong region), Korean and Chinese flavours and meet the most interesting Wellington foodie personalities.
SECRET DINING TRAILS Chinese SUN 14 AUG, 12PM Indochine TUE 16 AUG, 6PM
INSPIRED BY THE FLAVOURS OF THE MEKONG REGION
Korean
TUE 23 AUG, 6PM
WELLINGTON CBD / $110
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Brought to you in association with the Asia New Zealand Foundation, a non-partisan, non-profit organisation dedicated to building New Zealanders’ knowledge and understanding of Asia. The Asia New Zealand Foundation is comprised of various programmes including education, business, research, media and the Leadership Network. These programmes are delivered through public seminars, internships, special events, educational support, on and offshore leadership development opportunities amongst others. These are designed to equip New Zealanders with first-hand experience of Asia and to forge valuable links in the region.
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Festival Events Pop Ups
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POP UPS
GELISSIMO'S FIVE FLAVOURS OF FUN
FIELD & GREEN'S DAK BUNGALOW
Treat your tastebuds to some very special flavours from Gelissimo’s gelato recipe book. With over 180 flavours in his repertoire, gelato-maker Graham Joe and his team will showcase something for everyone throughout the festival – from the indulgent to the unusual and from infusions to all-time favourites. With a daily-changing selection, the Gelissimo
Dak Bungalow is a hybrid Anglo-Indian cuisine created for British travellers in government guesthouses along the dak (mail) route in the 1840s. Field & Green will recreate staple dishes and flavours with their take on meals such as masala omelette, mutton curry and caramel custard, alongside the most recognisable of dishes – kedgeree. Garage Project,
tasting plates will each offer five flavours of themed fun – chocoholic, vegetable, classic Kiwi and secret collaborations. There’ll be plenty for special diets too. When Fri 12–Sun 28 Aug 10.30am–5pm Where Gelissimo Gelateria, Ground Floor, NZX Building, 11 Cable Street, Wellington Price $26 (For two tasting plates)
Hardieboys, Bootleggers and the Ritual Tea Company will match the food with especially brewed Indian Pale Ale, soda and tea, all drinks familiar to travellers in British India. When Fri 26 Aug 10am–10pm, Sat 27 Aug 10am–10pm, Sun 28 Aug 10am–4pm Where Field & Green, 262 Wakefield Street, Wellington Price On consumption
MATCH: PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD AND WINE Pop ups pop up anywhere... so last year’s hit Match is back! Partnered with the hottest new wine bar in town, we invite you to experience and enjoy Match + Noble Rot. Lunch ‘til late night, with flair. Forget what your mother said, you can play with your food and wine. Mix Noble
Rot’s superb small plates and cool tastes with 40 red, white, rosé or sparkling wines from Wellington’s very own wine region – Martinborough, Gladstone, Masterton. When 12–28 Aug 12noon–12midnight Where Noble Rot Wine Bar, 6 Swan Lane, Wellington Price On consumption
NAM D POP UP HAWKER STALL An authentic pop up Vietnamese street food stall experience with a new food theme every night. For each of the six nights, our chef will create a regional dish that captures the essence of Vietnamese culture. Think of a roadside stand, a family meal or that special recipe handed down
through the generations. Refer to our Facebook page (Facebook.com/restaurant. NAM) for each night's cuisine. When Wed 17, Thu 18, Fri 19, Wed 24, Thu 25 & Fri 26 Aug 5pm–9pm Where NAM D, ANZ Carpark, 49 Tory Street, Wellington City Price On consumption
ROAM Suburban pedlars Baker Gramercy, Goose Shack and new kids on the block, Rich Coffee Roasters, collaborate to bring Berhampore’s finest to the festival. Artisan breads and baked delights from Baker Gramercy combine with mouthwatering meats, seasonal vegetables and handcrafted condiments from Goose Hungry for updates? Follow us on
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Shack. Specialty coffee from Rich Coffee Roasters adds a sensory kick to the collaboration. Get up early and catch the sell-out morning pastries, a rich roasted coffee and a sumptuous sammy to boot! When Mon 22–Fri 26 Aug 7.30am–2pm Where Pop up venue to be discovered! Price On consumption
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Festival Events Pop Ups
GEORGIA’S CANTEEN
STREET EATS AND BEATS
Georgia’s Canteen is a collaboration between ParrotDog and Burger Liquor to create an extension of Georgia Espresso Bar’s youth development initiative — working to enhance young talent within Wellington’s hospitality sector. Georgia’s Canteen will serve up a selection of delicious American canteen-inspired eats by Burger Liquor, awesome beers by ParrotDog and delectable coffeebased desserts by Georgia Espresso Bar. All proceeds from the event will be put back into Georgia's youth development program. When Mon 22–Fri 26 Aug 6pm–10pm Where Georgia Espresso Bar, Cnr Victoria & Dixon Streets, Wellington Price On consumption
For one night only, Egmont St. Eatery will be transformed into a Japanese Izakaya Den. The den setting will extend onto the laneway, with a covered canopy, lighting and bar leaners. Guests can sit down to a menu of Asian-inspired small plates or street food to take away. Cocktails, beers and sake will accompany the food, with local DJs providing a party atmosphere. When Sat 13 Aug 5pm–12midnight Where Egmont St. Eatery, 11 Egmont Street, Wellington Price On consumption
PIE AND PINOT Perfectly pitched Pinots purveyed with peerless piquant pastry pies. Indulge in one of the most reverent and iconic Kiwi meals matched with the wonderful flavour of the Wellington region's best Pinot Noir. Golding's Free Dive and Leeds St Bakery
are teaming up for a pastry pop up – mix, match and design your own perfect pie and pinot combo. Pie! Pinot! Perfect! When Sun 28 Aug 2pm–9pm Where Golding's Free Dive, 14 Leeds Street, Wellington Price On consumption
WELLINGTON FOOD TRUCK RALLY Join some of Wellington's iconic food truck operators in a mid-winter food truck carnival! Each night during the rally our food trucks will move around the Wellington region visiting Wellington City, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Kāpiti. Bring your friends and family for a
great night out, enjoy local entertainment, and grab a bite of the action! When Sat 20–Sun 28 Aug Times vary (details on page 33) Where Various locations around Wellington region (details on page 33) Price On consumption
SALT BAR There is nothing like salty food to have you craving beer. It’s a match made in heaven, and now also in Jessie Street. Prefab Hall and Garage Project bring you Salt Bar, a four-day pop up which lets the salt shine! Treat yourself to a menu of salty tastes, an al fresco raw bar serving up freshly shucked oysters, hot cups of chowder and salty fried goods from the kitchen inside. All
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complemented by a specially crafted beer menu showcasing beer’s salty side, as well as thirst-quenching ales. When Wed 17 & Thu 18 Aug 5pm–11pm, Fri 19 & Sat 20 Aug 4pm–11pm Where Prefab Hall, 14 Jessie Street, Wellington Price On consumption
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THE ART OF FOOD
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A COOK, A GALLERY, A PAINTING, A FEAST Wellington-based artists Jhana Millers and Lisa Martin, along with 30upstairs Gallery, take you to an edible artistic world through a theatrical, unconventional and intimate banquet. Inspired by The Parade, an opulent still life oil painting, this banquet will feature lavish cuisine by Auckland based art cuisine chef, Kirk Lafferty. Set amid evocative entertainment, indulgent tableware, and a private gallery environment, this event promises to push the boundaries of a fine dining experience. When Wed 17, Thu 18, Fri 19 & Sat 20 Aug 7pm–10pm When 30upstairs Gallery, Level 1, 30 Courtenay Place, Wellington Price $125
DE STIJL VS. POP ART Experience two of the most influential 20th century art movements through food and drink. In one corner is De Stijl, where the style of Dutch artists was simplicity and ‘geographical pureness’. In the other is Pop Art, a movement that created an explosion of popular culture that now, more than ever, informs every aspect of our lives. Enjoy a meal inspired by the two types of art, hosted by local art experts and surrounded by art. This event will feed your body and mind. When Mon 22 Aug 8pm–10pm Where CoCo at The Roxy, The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington Price $89
THE JELLY ARCHIVE: A RATHER CURIOUS COLLECTION OF COLOUR Welcome to the wonderful, wobbling world of jelly. Enter the modern day banqueting hall and behold the tale of this curious, jiggly delicacy created by Jessica Mentis, Jellyologist. Experience an exhibition of crazy jelly curiosities that tell the weird and wonderful tale of jelly through the ages. Plus Mad Labs for those wanting to give it a try for themselves! Presented in association with Resene.
Exhibition Tue 23, Wed 24 & Thu 25 Aug 11am–5pm, Fri 26 Aug 11am–8pm, Sat 27 & Sun 28 Aug 10am–4pm, Mad Lab (30 minutes) Tue 23, Wed 24, Thu 25 & Fri 26 Aug 12.15pm, 1.30pm & 4pm, Sat 27 & Sun 28 Aug 10.30am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm & 3pm Where Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba Street, Wellington Price Exhibition free, Mad Labs $45 (Suitable for children over 10 years of age)
EAT THE FILM
DRINK THE DRESSES
CoCo presents film royalty alongside the next-in-line for cuisine and cocktails with a sensorial screening of King Creole. Something to see, devour and sip throughout the screening with an inspired menu that matches the cinematic experience. Taste, texture and aroma all in bite-sized food and cocktails, created to accompany a screening of 'The King' in the southern settings of Louisiana. Dishes are brought to each guest’s seat during screening in a series of tastes to reflect what’s on screen. When Wed 17 & Thu 18 Aug 6.30pm–8.30pm Where Cinema 2, The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington Price $70
SALVADOR DALI INSPIRED EROTIC FEAST In the arts capital of New Zealand, Concrete wants to share a little-known fact about the famous Spanish surrealist Salvador Dali. He always wanted to be a cook, but it wasn't until his late 60's that he channelled his childhood fantasy into Les Diners de Gala. This flamboyant, unexpected and erotic recipe book featured etchings and paintings, and Concrete is set to stimulate your senses with a selection of delights in a meal inspired by his tenth chapter, dedicated to aphrodisiacs. When Wed 17 Aug 7.30pm–10.30pm Where Concrete Bar, Level 1, Cable Car Lane, Wellington Price $120
CoCo is transformed into a fashion runway in what could be a world-first event! Ray Letoa presents his new cocktail concepts alongside the fashion industry in a show where the outfits inspire a matching drink. Don’t think Ray will choose the most obvious or the easiest garments to copy in liquid form. It will be daring, inspiring and a little bit extreme. Guests will be immersed into Ray’s mind (scary) and see fashion interpreted in the most unique ways. When Tue 16 Aug 8pm–9.30pm Where CoCo at The Roxy, The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington Price $60 Hungry for updates? Follow us on
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SYMPHONIC FEAST Symphonic Feast is a unique dining experience involving all of your senses. Designed around the NZSO, this special event takes place in the Palliser Estate barrel hall with the NZSO performing various pieces between themed courses. The evening begins with Palliser Methode Traditionelle and an NZSO fanfare. Guests then make their way into the barrel hall for four-courses designed and prepared by Nick Arnold Catering, matched with Palliser Estate wines. Don't miss this unforgettable up-close and personal night. When Sat 13 Aug 5.30pm–10.15pm Where Barrel Hall, Palliser Estate, 96 Kitchener Street, Martinborough Price $225
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Festival Events The Chef's Apprentice
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THE CHEF'S APPRENTICE A TASTE OF OLD: PIONEER COOKING FOR KIDS How did people cook without electricity? And where did food come from when there were no supermarkets? In this exciting and hands-on programme brought to you by the Garden to Table Trust, children will take a trip back in time and experience cooking as it used to be. At the beautiful Nairn Street Cottage, children will grind their own flour, make their own butter, pick herbs and
edible flowers from the garden and then bake scones on an old coal range, before sitting down to share together. Sponsored by Lewis Road Creamery. When Sat 13, Sun 14, Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug 10.30am– 12noon Where Nairn Street Cottage, 68 Nairn Street, Wellington Price $29 (Children 7–12 years)
IT’S A SWEET LIFE A very sweet offer for children. Come and take part in a behind-the-scenes look at the making of authentic, award-winning Italian gelato with local ingredients and a Kiwi twist. From sourcing the best local produce, to the making of and, of course, the tasting of, gelato. The children will
KIDS LEARN, LUNCH AND MUNCH Chef and dad Chetan Pangam, and his team of talented chefs at One80, will guide kids through this hands-on fun, creative and oh-so-slightly wicked long lunch. Kids will design their own chef hats, learn to make bread and gnocchi, prepare local lamb from Preston’s, and create Chetan’s signature dessert, Bombe Alaska.
receive a tub of the gelato that they have made to take home. When Sat 20 & Sat 27 Aug 10.30am–11.30am, 11.45am– 12.45pm, 1.15pm–2.15pm, 2.30pm– 3.30pm, 3.45pm–4.45pm, 5pm–6pm Where Carrello del Gelato, 228 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington Price $49
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Parents get to join their kids for this junior masterclass, including lunch and a goodie bag with take-home recipes. When Sat 27 Aug 11.30am–2pm Where One80 Restaurant, Level 7, Copthorne Hotel, 100 Oriental Bay, Wellington Price Adult $55, Child $65 (7–12 years)
MILK BAR KIDS' BAKING CLASS Kids, listen up – this is the event for you! Come and enjoy a hands-on baking class with award-winning baker Michael Kloeg. You’ll learn to make different types of bread – sweet, savoury and creative – and get a little dirty with flour making your own delicious bread. And the best thing is, while you learn fun new skills, you will be able to take all your goodies home to show off and enjoy later. When Sat 13 & Sat 27 Aug 9am–10.15am Where The Clareville Bakery, 3340 SH2, Clareville, Carterton Price $45 (Children 8–14 years)
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ROXY ROCKETEERS MILKBAR We invite children aged 6–10 to celebrate the preparation and presentation of a ‘Roxy Milkbar’. Treat your children to a selfserve food and beverage workshop – make a mini-burger to be proud of, syphon your chosen soda flavour and be astounded at a DIY ice cream presentation involving dry ice and maybe a bit of magic. When Sat 27 & Sun 28 Aug 11am–12noon Where Grand Lobby, The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington Price $35 (6–10 years, parents can stay or leave)
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BEER NO EVIL, PIE NO EVIL
A PIG OF A DAY An amazing opportunity to meet the producers of Longbush Pork on their farm and learn how to cure pork belly for pancetta from Rachel Priestley of The Prodigal Daughter. Relax into a threecourse lunch at Greytown’s La Pancetta restaurant where, with a glass of bubbles
in hand, you can taste a fine selection of cured pork delectables. A pig of a day, complete with wine-matched lunch dishes. When Sat 13 & Sun 14 Aug 11am–4pm Where Longbush Farm, Gladstone, followed by La Pancetta in Wakelin House, 123 Main Street Greytown Price $125
ART OF THE COCKTAIL / EDITION: #RAYWAY
Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil combines two of the greatest things that life has to offer, pies and beer, matching them in a fun and exciting way. The theme for this year’s event is ‘The Classics’ – old time, Kiwi favourite pies teamed up with traditional brews, all enjoyed in the warm and friendly surroundings of the Sprig & Fern. A taste-matching event to be enjoyed by all, combining some of the most delicious beer and pies on offer in New Zealand. When Fri 12–Sun 28 Aug All opening hours: Mon 4pm–10pm, Tue, Wed & Thu 2pm–10pm, Fri & Sat 12noon–11pm, Sun 12noon–10pm Where Sprig & Fern, 342 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington Price $45
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Following last year’s sell-out event, Ray and Team CoCo are back! Be led on an intimate journey exploring how Ray conceptualizes a cocktail and then adopts innovative ways to create it – and then make one yourself. Experience the surprise of how one can marry technology, culinary techniques and cocktail methods to break the barrier of how we traditionally view cocktails. Learn the arcane art of cocktail-making from hacking ice cream to marshmallows, air, bubbles, foams and sands. When Mon 15 Aug 8pm–9.30pm Where CoCo at The Roxy, The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington Price $80
CRAFT CHOCOLATE AND SODA NIGHT The Chocolate Bar and Six Barrel Soda Co. are collaborating to bring you a unique night of craft chocolate and soda tasting. We’ll be talking about the new and exciting world of bean-to-bar chocolate, including a full explanation of the chocolate-making process, all the way from the cacao pod to the finished product. Taste ten of the finest craft chocolates in New Zealand matched with a delicious Six Barrel Soda Co. soda. You won’t believe the world of differences held within the humble cacao bean. When Thu 25, Fri 26, Sat 27 & Sun 28 Aug 6.30pm–8pm Where Six Barrel Soda Co. HQ, 1 Eva Street, Wellington Price $39
BREWED: TEA BY TUATARA Borrowing from the ritual of the traditional high tea, the Tuatara team will be mashing, steeping, extracting and challenging the way you approach a brew. New beers will join some old favourites and pâtisserie chef, Victoria Monod-de-froideville, will prepare a range of sweet treats to perfectly complement (or contrast) each beer, in association with some of Wellington’s finest food producers. A sweet-as way to round out your night. When Thu 18 Aug 6pm–10pm, Fri 19 & Sat 20 Aug 6pm–11pm, Sun 21 Aug 3pm–8pm Where The Third Eye, 30 Arthur Street, Wellington Price $39 Hungry for updates? Follow us on
CHOCOHOLIC HIGH TEA A truly sumptuous afternoon tea, including petits fours and an especially designed chocolate-infused cocktail or mocktail. George Havlik from Bohemein Fresh Chocolates and Laurent Loudeac from Hippopotamus Restaurant bring you a delightful experience in the elegant surrounds of the Museum Art Hotel.
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They have designed a divine selection of treats for you to enjoy. George will be on hand to present the history and passion behind his brand. When Fri 12, Fri 19 & Fri 26 Aug 1.30pm–4pm Where Level 3, Hippopotamus Restaurant, 90 Cable Street, Wellington Price $69
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I LOVE PARIS AT TEA TIME
MAKING PERFECT PAELLA
Join Sarah from Auckland’s Fine and Dandy Tea and Luke from Wellington’s The Chocolate Bar for an indulgent evening immersed in New Zealand’s organic loose leaf teas and artisan chocolates. Awaken your senses with captivating matches paired to introduce your palate to new combinations you never knew existed. Plus Sarah and Luke will be sharing their passion for, and knowledge of, ethically-sourced products and sustainable practices. When Wed 17 Aug 6.30pm– 8.15pm Where Guest Room, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, 39 Abel Smith Street, Wellington Price $25
CULINARY COCKTAILS
Join Michelin-star chef Adam Newell for a class in making the classic and delicious Spanish dish, paella. Enjoy a glass of sangria on arrival and sit back while Adam demonstrates how easy paella is to make at home, followed by three courses of Spanish fare – and you’ll even take away a copy of the recipe. With classic cooking techniques combined with the best local produce, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to learn the tricks of this delicious dish. When Sun 28 Aug 11.30am–2pm & 2.30pm–5pm Where Zibibbo, 25 Taranaki Street, Wellington Price $80
INAUGURAL TRUFFLE HARVEST CELEBRATION
Don’t forget what’s in your glass! All festival long, The Library is offering an extra special menu of culinary-inspired cocktails, reflecting classics such as lemon meringue pie and apple pie, or ingredients like duck fat and cocoa butter. Cocktails are made using Wellington regional ingredients and will treat the eye and the palate. There’ll be options for all allergen types too. Wellington in a glass, at The Library! When Fri 12–Sun 28 Aug All opening hours: Mon–Thu 5pm–3am, Fri–Sun 4pm–3am (Closing hours are subject to change and space subject to availability) Where The Library, 53 Courtenay Place, Wellington Price $30 (For two cocktails)
Be among the first to be part of the inaugural black Périgord truffle harvest celebration dinner. Greenmantle Estate has the pleasure to share with you the rare black Périgord truffle as the star ingredient in their kitchen. The distinctive pungent aroma will waft through to guests and will be delivered in a fine dining experience with its characteristic taste. A three-course menu pays homage to the mature truffle, ensuring it is the highlight. When Sat 13 Aug 6.30pm–11pm Where Greenmantle Estate Lodge, 214 Main Road North, Paraparaumu Price $135
SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD Learn the finer points of sustainable seafood with Zibibbo Restaurant and Martin Bosley from seafood supplier, Yellow Brick Road. You’ll be treated to an educational evening with insight into the fishing methods of New Zealand’s sustainable seafood industry. Martin will be on hand to unleash an impressive educational session, and the Zibibbo team will produce a five-course meal matched with wines encapsulating beautiful seafood and local ingredients. When Sun 14 & Mon 15 Aug 6.30pm–10.30pm Where Zibibbo Restaurant & Bar, 25 Taranaki Street, Wellington Price $150
NOT YOUR GRANDMOTHER’S TEA PARTY Fancy unwinding after a hard day's work with a refreshing selection of tea-infused cocktails? This is an event sure to show you how to take your teatime up a notch. Join Sarah, tea enthusiast and owner of Fine and Dandy Tea and one of Southern Cross’ very own mixologists for an evening of delicious organic cocktail infusions. When Tue 16 Aug 6.30pm–8.30pm Where The Guest Room, Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, 39 Abel Smith Street, Wellington Price $30
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OFFALLY GOOD @ WBC At WBC we’re having an offal couple of days. We’re eating the inside and the outside of our local livestock, and we’ll be sourcing ears, tongue, internal organs and feet for you to eat. With a ‘no guts, no glory’ attitude, we’re creating a five-course degustation that will include tuna hearts, rabbits kidneys, bone broth, chicken’s
feet, skin, brains and a liver or two. We’ll start with a bravery-inducing cocktail and pair each dish with a delicious local wine or beer. When Sun 14 & Mon 15 Aug 7pm–11pm Where WBC Restaurant, Upstairs 107 Victoria Street, Wellington Price $159
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RED, WHITE AND BLEU Un, deux, trois... another creative culinary collaboration between the fine wines from Wellington’s very own wine regions – Martinborough, Gladstone, Masterton – and fabulous food by Le Cordon Bleu culinary students. Test your tastebuds with experts: what about this wine flavour and that food ingredient? It could be complementary, contrasting or sometimes simply surprising. Expect fun, challenges, inspiration and, most of all, great tastes. Magnifique!
TASTINGS AND TAPAS WITH MATAHIWI ESTATE Cosy up with the team at Matahiwi Estate with a winter afternoon featuring good wine, great food and even better company. New release wines are juxtaposed with older vintages and accompanied by expertly-matched tapas from Avida. Bring your A-game because a blind taste test and quiz (with prizes!) will keep you guessing… When Sat 13 Aug 3pm–5pm Where Avida Bar, 132 Featherston Street, Wellington Price $45
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SIMPLY RED
Discover white delights of your local wine region with top winemakers and a matched Le Cordon Bleu dinner. This is your opportunity to tantalise your palate in a rhapsody of flavour. Winemaker John Kavanagh and wine marketer Nicola Belsham will steer you through the 50 shades of white, with Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris, Riesling and Chardonnay in all their regional and vintage variations, paired with a delicious dinner from Le Cordon Bleu. When Thu 18 Aug 7pm–9.30pm Where Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand, 3rd Floor, 52 Cuba Street, Wellington Price $115
Premium, prestigious Pinot Noir is our region’s flagship wine. Treat yourself to an array of Pinots and their always fascinating, often fickle and utterly fabulous style. Wine men Larry McPinot McKenna (Escarpment) and Angus Thompson (Urlar) will guide, interact, entertain and inform you about this most challenging grape and its vinous delights, along with rising star Syrah. When Fri 19 Aug 7pm–9.30pm Where Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand, 3rd Floor, 52 Cuba Street, Wellington Price $115
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WAIRARAPA TRUFFLES, FRENCH CHAMPAGNE A luxurious evening in Zibibbo's private dining room. Indulge in five courses produced by Adam Newell and the Zibibbo team using local Wairarapa sourced truffles and other luxury ingredients. Matched with a selection of beautiful champagnes and delicious Bordeaux-style wines. Pernod Ricard’s champagne ambassador Cameron Timmins will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. When Wed 17 & Thu 18 Aug 6.30pm–10.30pm Where Fireplace Dining Room, Zibibbo Restaurant, 25 Taranaki Street, Wellington Price $295 Hungry for updates? Follow us on
What does it take to brew the perfect cup of coffee? Join The Beanery for a multisensory coffee experience where you can discover unique brewing methods such as Nitro, Cold Brew, and Steampunk. Experience the batch roasting process in hot air roasting. We’ll be brewing our unique single origin coffee from our Ninety Plus speciality coffee range. Discover and taste your way through the world of coffee. When Fri 19 Aug 2.30pm–3.15pm or 4pm–4.45pm Where The Beanery, 180 Lambton Quay, Wellington Price Free (Limited tickets available online)
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THE GOOD OIL Grab the olive branch with this rare opportunity to sample single-origin and blended olive oils with a master of the good oil. In this tutored tasting by Olivo’s Helen Meehan, you will explore individual components of Olivo's 2016 olive oil and the final blend. You’ll take away an
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understanding of the way single varietal olive oils are blended and infused, followed by a delicious lunch showcasing the unique flavours and variety of the oils. When Tue 23 Aug 12noon–2.30pm Where Avida Bar, 132 Featherston Street, Wellington Price $60
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The Southern Soul Series brings together two stars of the south – the south of the United States and New Zealand’s South Island. This series of demonstration workshops and informative talks celebrates the food of America’s south. Both passionate campaigners for the use of garden-fresh, locally-sourced, ingredients that follow the seasons, join Chef William Dissen of The Market Place Restaurant & Lounge in Asheville, North Carolina, USA and New Zealand’s own Annabel Langbein, as they share their combined talents and teach you how you can create true southern flavours from our local New Zealand produce. Includes a Q&A session, recipes and even a taste or two.
William and Annabel will present three demonstration evenings dedicated to themes focusing on Southern Soul food: When:
Sun 21 Aug 6.30pm–8.30pm Southern Classics Mon 22 Aug 6.30pm–8.30pm A New Taste of the South Tue 23 Aug 6.30pm–8.30pm Kiwi favourites with a Southern twist
Where: Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand, 52 Cuba Street, Wellington Price:
$75 per person ($200 per person to attend all three)
Proudly presented by the US Embassy and the Wellington Culinary Events Trust with the support of Le Cordon Bleu.
Wellington Food Truck Rally
WELLINGTON FOOD TRUCK RALLY SATURDAY 20 AUG Wellington City Odlins Plaza 5pm-9pm SUNDAY 21 AUG Hutt City Dowse Square 5pm-9pm MONDAY 22 AUG Hutt City Dowse Square 5pm-9pm
Join some of Wellington's iconic food truck operators in a mid-winter food truck carnival! Each night during the rally our food trucks will move around the Wellington region visiting Wellington City, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and Kāpiti. Bring your friends and family for a great night out, enjoy local entertainment, and grab a bite of the action!
WEDNESDAY 24 AUG Rest Day THURSDAY 25 AUG Porirua Cobham Court 5pm-9pm FRIDAY 26 AUG Porirua Cobham Court 5pm-9pm SATURDAY 27 AUG Wellington City Odlins Plaza 5pm-9pm
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TUESDAY 23 AUG Kāpiti PAK’nSAVE Carpark 5pm–9pm
SUNDAY 28 AUG Upper Hutt Harcourt Park from 2pm
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Festival Events Calendar
FESTIVAL EVENTS CALENDAR Friday 12 August
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8 A Frolic with the "F" Word $150 14 Argentine Street Food Fiesta On consumption 18 Artisan Baking Class $159 29 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 13 Beervana $39/$45/$100 19 Bistro and Beer on the Coast $110 29 Chocoholic High Tea $69 8 Classic Kiwiana Kai $95 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 22 High Coffee $50 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 10 Poneke Coffee Beer Degustation $149 11 St Johns Supper Tub $60 11 Wild and Dine $89 23 Your Key to a Suite Wellington Journey $125
Saturday 13 August
Monday 15 August
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29 Art of the Cocktail / Edition: #RAYway $80 2 9 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 2 5 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 2 2 High Coffee $50 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 3 0 Offally Good @ WBC $159 30 Sustainable Seafood $150 3 The Laneway Progressive Dinner $165 2 17 Viva la Pizza $45 PG
8 A Frolic with the "F" Word $150 29 A Pig of a Day $125 28 A Taste of Old: Pioneer Cooking for Kids $29 8 Ant North Beats the Winter Blues $99 2 9 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 13 Beervana $39/$45/$100 18 Cook Off Against the Clock $120 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 22 High Coffee $50 30 Inaugural Truffle Harvest Celebration $135 28 Kids' Baking Class $45 22 Lan Kwai Fong Lunch Party $40 16 Le Dragon d'Annam Dinner $130 20 Let Food Be Thy Medicine $150 23 Man vs. Steak, Whisky... and Balls $125 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 10 Medieval Times $59 23 Miramar Foodie Trail $115 13 New Zealand Chocolate Festival $25 11 St Johns Supper Tub $60 26 Street Eats and Beats On consumption 31 Tastings and Tapas with Matahiwi Estate $45 22 The Dairy Made $50/$99 27 The Symphonic Feast $225 17 Viva la Pizza $45 23 Wairarapa Coastal Walk and Dine $275
18 A Night with Willy Wonka $65 29 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 27 Drink The Dresses $60 8 Escarpment Winemaker's Dinner $230 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 14 Global Pinot from a Gladstone Producer $125 22 High Coffee $50 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 30 Not Your Grandmother’s Tea Party $30 10 Rimutaka Prison Gate to Plate $85 23 Secret Dining Trails (Indochine) $110 17 The Larder Travels the Silk Route $99 20 The Progressive Herbivore $90 11 Umami Origami $100 17 Welcome Home $99 11 Vino Naturale $180
Sunday 14 August
9 A Pig of a Day $125 2 28 A Taste of Old: Pioneer Cooking for Kids $29 18 Backyard Brewing and BBQ $129 29 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 22 High Coffee $50 16 L'arte di Mangiare Bene $150 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 16 Mexican Comfort Foods $100 12 Midwinter Noël $39/$69 20 Modern Brunching at Seize $70 13 New Zealand Chocolate Festival $25 30 Offally Good @ WBC $159 22 People's Palace Slice of History Roast $30/$65 23 Secret Dining Trails (Chinese) $110 30 Sustainable Seafood $150 23 The Bank Vault Speakeasy $80
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Thursday 18 August
27 A Cook, a Gallery, a Painting, a Feast $125 14 Argentine Street Food Fiesta On consumption 29 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 29 Brewed: Tea by Tuatara $39 9 Come Dine with Laurent $230 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 27 Eat the Film $70 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 22 High Coffee $50 9 Hops and Chops $150 1 9 It's a Sweet Night $75 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 19 Masters of Meat $120 22 Moments of 'Bliss' $95 25 NAM D Pop Up Hawker Stall On consumption 19 Perfect Pastry Pleasure $159 31 Rhapsody in White $115 10 Rimutaka Prison Gate to Plate $85 26 Salt Bar On consumption 31 Wairarapa Truffles, French Champagne $295 17 Welcome Home $99
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27 A Cook, a Gallery, a Painting, a Feast $125 18 A Night with Willy Wonka $65 18 Backyard Brewing and BBQ $129 29 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 29 Brewed: Tea by Tuatara $39 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 27 Eat the Film $70 14 El Gran Asado $75 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 22 High Coffee $50 30 I Love Paris at Tea Time $25 19 It's a Sweet Night $75 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 23 Miramar Foodie Trail $115 25 NAM D Pop Up Hawker Stall On consumption 10 Rimutaka Prison Gate to Plate $85 26 Salt Bar On consumption 27 Salvador Dali Inspired Erotic Feast $120 16 The Cuban Air Raid $20 31 Wairarapa Truffles, French Champagne $295 17 Welcome Home $99
Friday 19 August
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27 A Cook, a Gallery, a Painting, a Feast $125 7 A Little Party Never Killed Nobody $169 7 Ant North and Future Chefs $50 14 Argentine Street Food Fiesta On consumption 18 Artisan Baking Class $159 29 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 19 Bistro and Beer on the Coast $110 29 Brewed: Tea by Tuatara $39 29 Chocoholic High Tea $69 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 22 High Coffee $50 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 25 NAM D Pop Up Hawker Stall On consumption 26 Salt Bar On consumption 31 Simply Red $115 11 St Johns Supper Tub $60 31 The Beanery by Mojo: Speciality Coffee 101 Free 21 The Colour Purpose $169 16 The Lucky Taco MINI Mexico $86 11 Wild and Dine $89 17 Welcome Home $99
Saturday 20 August
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27 A Cook, a Gallery, a Painting, a Feast $125 8 A Night in the Museum $100 28 A Taste of Old: Pioneer Cooking for Kids $29 7 A Taste of Greytown Country Village $145 29 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 14 Bollywood Degustation @ One80 $149 29 Brewed: Tea by Tuatara $39 14 Café Gourmand $20/$25 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 18 Gate to Plate with Saluté $235 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 22 High Coffee $50 28 It’s a Sweet Life $49 22 Lan Kwai Fong Lunch Party $40 16 Le Dragon d'Annam Dinner $130 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 23 Miramar Foodie Trail $115 26 Salt Bar On consumption 10 Secret Garden Winemaker’s Dinner $155 19 The Creative Table $249 16 The Lucky Taco MINI Mexico $86 12 Thunderbirds are Hungry $69/$99 19 United Dumplings $110 17 Viva la Pizza $45 23 Wairarapa Coastal Walk and Dine $275 26 Wellington Food Truck Rally On consumption
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Wednesday 24 August
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Sunday 21 August
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8 A Taste of Old: Pioneer Cooking for Kids $29 2 18 Backyard Brewing and BBQ $129 21 #BakingItBetter Mystery Box Challenge $55 29 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 29 Brewed: Tea by Tuatara $39 14 Café Gourmand $20/$25 9 Capitol Deconstructs Bouillabaisse $159 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 12 Feeding Time at Wellington Zoo $49/$69 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 22 High Coffee $50 12 Hutt Food Lab Challenge $45 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 16 Mexican Comfort Foods $100 12 Midwinter Noël $39/$69 20 Modern Brunching at Seize $70 14 Pedro's Mistico Tequila Lección $80 10 Secret Garden Winemaker’s Dinner $155 17 Southern Soul Series $75 20 Super-Dinner $150 23 The Bank Vault Speakeasy $80 19 The Creative Table $249 12 Thunderbirds are Hungry $69/$99 17 Tokyo Taphouse $125 26 Wellington Food Truck Rally On consumption 11 Who Ate All the (Pizza) Pies $35
Monday 22 August
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9 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 2 7 Breakneck Feed $250 9 Capitol Deconstructs Bouillabaisse $159 21 Cat Café $25 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 27 De Stijl vs Pop Art $89 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 26 Georgia's Canteen On consumption 16 L'arte di Mangiare Bene $150 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 25 Roam On consumption 17 Southern Soul Series $75 17 Tokyo Taphouse $125 26 Wellington Food Truck Rally On consumption 17 Viva la Pizza $45
Tuesday 23 August
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18 A Night with Willy Wonka $65 29 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 7 Breakneck Feed $250 7 Cardiac Cuisine $99 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 26 Georgia's Canteen On consumption 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 25 Roam On consumption 23 Secret Dining Trails (Korean) $110 17 Southern Soul Series $75 20 Super-Dinner $150 31 The Good Oil $60 27 The Jelly Archive: Exhibition Free 27 The Jelly Archive: Mad Lab $45 20 The Progressive Herbivore $90 17 Tokyo Taphouse $125 17 Welcome Home $99 26 Wellington Food Truck Rally On consumption
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1 All Taste, No Waste $99 2 18 A Night with Willy Wonka $65 18 Backyard Brewing and BBQ $129 29 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 14 El Gran Asado $75 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 26 Georgia's Canteen On consumption 19 It's a Sweet Night $75 25 NAM D Pop Up Hawker Stall On consumption 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 25 Roam On consumption 10 Schubert Winemaker's Dinner $230 16 The Cuban Air Raid $20 27 The Jelly Archive: Exhibition Free 27 The Jelly Archive: Mad Lab $45 17 Tokyo Taphouse $125 17 Welcome Home $99
Thursday 25 August
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14 Argentine Street Food Fiesta On consumption 29 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 29 Craft Chocolate and Soda Night $39 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 9 From Classroom to Kitchen $75 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 26 Georgia's Canteen On consumption 19 It's a Sweet Night $75 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 25 NAM D Pop Up Hawker Stall On consumption 25 Roam On consumption 27 The Jelly Archive: Exhibition Free 27 The Jelly Archive: Mad Lab $45 17 Welcome Home $99 26 Wellington Food Truck Rally On consumption
BLEDISLOE CUP WEEKEND Friday 26 August
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14 Argentine Street Food Fiesta On consumption 18 Artisan Baking Class $159 29 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 29 Chocoholic High Tea $69 29 Craft Chocolate and Soda Night $39 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 25 Field & Green's Dak Bungalow On consumption 9 From Classroom to Kitchen $75 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 26 Georgia's Canteen On consumption 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 25 NAM D Pop Up Hawker Stall On consumption 25 Roam On consumption 27 The Jelly Archive: Exhibition Free 27 The Jelly Archive: Mad Lab $45 17 Welcome Home $99 26 Wellington Food Truck Rally On consumption
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BLEDISLOE CUP WEEKEND Saturday 27 August
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9 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 2 13 Caffeination – The NZ Festival of Coffee Free 29 Craft Chocolate and Soda Night $39 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 25 Field & Green's Dak Bungalow On consumption 9 Fizzingly Fantastic $250 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 22 Happy Test Day $79 28 It's a Sweet Life $49 28 Kids' Baking Class $45 28 Kids Learn, Lunch and Munch $55/$65 22 Lan Kwai Fong Lunch Party $40 16 Le Dragon d'Annam Dinner $130 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 16 Mint by Dai and Dal $110 28 Roxy Rocketeers Milkbar $35 27 The Jelly Archive: Exhibition Free 27 The Jelly Archive: Mad Lab $45 21 Together We Grow $45 19 United Dumplings $110 17 Viva la Pizza $45 26 Wellington Food Truck Rally On consumption
BLEDISLOE CUP WEEKEND Sunday 28 August
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18 Backyard Brewing and BBQ $129 29 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45 20 Bypass the Bin $89 13 Caffeination – The NZ Festival of Coffee Free 29 Craft Chocolate and Soda Night $39 30 Culinary Cocktails $30 12 Feeding Time at Wellington Zoo $49/$69 25 Field & Green's Dak Bungalow On consumption 25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26 30 Making Perfect Paella $80 25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption 12 Midwinter Noël $39/$69 26 Pie and Pinot On consumption 28 Roxy Rocketeers Milkbar $35 22 Surf and Turf Kāpiti Style $99 23 The Bank Vault Speakeasy $80 27 The Jelly Archive: Exhibition Free 27 The Jelly Archive: Mad Lab $45 21 Together We Grow $45 26 Wellington Food Truck Rally On consumption 19 Winemaker for a Day at Matahiwi $129
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SERVING UP A HOT SELECTION IN WELLINGTON. Jeff Gray MINI Garage and the MINI family are all lined up and revving to go as proud supporters of Visa Wellington On a Plate. Choose from MINI’s spicy models including the MINI 3 Door Hatch, the bigger MINI Countryman or the all new MINI Clubman. With MINI’s infamous go-kart handling, the latest in MINI technology and intelligent safety features, it’s a drive you’ll want to savour. There is a MINI to suit every personality in style, design, and of course, taste. Head to Jeff Gray MINI Garage to sample the MINI range. JEFF GRAY MINI GARAGE. 138 Hutt Road, Kaiwharawhara, Wellington. 04 499 9030. MINI.CO.NZ MIN0197_WOAP
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The cultural and culinary capital, Wellington’s compact city is where urban producers, boutique beer bars, craft brewers, trend-setting cocktail bars and world-class restaurants mingle around the sparkling harbour and charming streets.
Scattered through the hills and along the bays, the suburbs are home to a vibrant dining scene nestled among attractions from the historic buildings of Parliament in Thorndon, to film-making heaven in Miramar, to awe-inspiring Zealandia eco-sanctuary in Karori.
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Hutt Valley A specialty food-lovers’ oasis, the Hutt Valley districts are chock full of specialty food stockists and quality food manufacturers. Stop by Jackson Street in Petone for a foodie trail of boutique suppliers and restaurants. If you’re looking for dining delights with a seaside view, you can’t beat Eastbourne’s vista.
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Kāpiti
Enjoy a taste of Porirua as you take in two beautiful harbours and a rugged coastline, all just 20 minutes north of Wellington. Home to the firm favourite Whittaker’s Chocolate and exciting restaurants, all amidst beautiful surroundings.
Fresh food is synonymous with Kāpiti and its 40 kilometres of beautiful coastline. Enjoy Kāpiti’s huge range of produce and countless producers, including jam, pies and more. Discerning palates will be at home in Kāpiti with its spectacular dining and countless market gardens.
CHANGES TO DINE WELLINGTON This year Dine Wellington has been simplified to make it easier for a wider range of eateries to be involved. Dine Wellington now focuses on a main course ‘Festival Dish’ plus a beverage match, and each Festival Dish is “An Element of Surprise” captured on a single plate. Additional courses may be added (at additional cost). Resene Bitter Lemon
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Wairarapa Drive or train over the Rimutaka Range and you find yourself in another world. Vast farmland and a rugged coast give way to everything from locally produced olive oil, to award-winning wine to fine cuisine. Enjoy the distinct Wairarapa flavour and get a taste for its national and international foodie appeal.
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Beverage Te Muna Valley Vineyard 'The Hawk' Pinot Noir 2013, Johner Estate Riesling 2015, ParrotDog BloodHound or Dragon Star mocktail COCKTAIL $23
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Edo Daiquiri Smoke & Oakum's Gunpowder Rum with sake, lime and maraschino cherry, and matcha green tea foam. Accompanied by chargrilled salmon and sea salt (NF) Mocktail version available
AFRIKA 18 Cambridge Tce | 04 384 6968 | Mon–Sun 5pm–late | afrika.co.nz Bringing soul, culture and vibrancy to the Wellington food scene, Afrika prides itself on using locally-sourced seasonal Halal ingredients to supplement African meats. LUNCH Not open for lunch DINNER $49 Two courses plus a
Wellington regional beverage Starter Croc Gumbo: Grilled crocodile tail with lime, tamarind and cassava with shrimp and lemon salad (GF) Festival Dish Wild Goat Vatapá: Slowcooked Wellington Halal Meats goat with 11 spices, saffron rice and local market plantain (GF) OR Ostrich Kofta: Marinated Wellington Halal Meats ostrich with herbs and spices, fried orgali, and local market maize and okra salad (GF) Beverage Panhead Supercharger or Homemade Baobap juice
ANCESTRAL 31 Courtenay Pl | 04 801 8867 | Tue & Wed 5pm–late, Thu & Fri 12noon–late, Sat 4pm–late, Closed Mon & Sun | ancestral.co.nz Classic and contemporary find common ground in all cuisines. We aim to showcase the marriage of Chinese culinary traditions and philosophy with a contemporary approach and cooking techniques, translated with local accents and ingredients, reflecting the diversity of the best New Zealand has to offer. LUNCH $35 | DINNER $35 Festival
Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 Festival Dish Preston's pork loin with L'affare espresso reduction (NF) OR Cereal crusted Moana Pacific prawns with lemon, chilli and basil (NF) Dessert Whittaker's Dark Ghana mousse with star anise and raspberry coulis, almond crumble and candied zest
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ANNAM 125 Featherston St | 04 499 5530 | Lunch Mon–Fri 12noon–3pm, Dinner Mon–Fri 6pm–10pm, Closed Sat & Sun | annam.co.nz Welcome to the world of Annam, the name given to the central region of Vietnam when it became part of French Indochina in 1887. Our menu features dishes inspired by the cuisine of Vietnam with French flair. A diverse cuisine that exhibits freshness, a balance of the raw and cooked, with intoxicating aromas. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Cha Gio: Randwick Meats crispy ground pork and glass noodle spring rolls with tangy dipping sauce Festival Dish Ca Ri Chai: Dalat curry with Capital Produce roast pumpkin, eggplant, basil and cashews (GF, DF, NF, V) OR Ca Ri Vat: Yan’s duck curry with bamboo shoots, Capital Produce green beans, pineapple and cherry tomatoes (GF, DF, NF) Dessert Capital Produce berry and passionfruit meringue (GF, NF) Beverage Craggy Range Te Muna Road Pinot Gris 2015, The Edge Pinot Noir 2014, Revive coffee or t leaf T green tea BURGER $18 Boa Burger ‘De la Sauce’ Preston’s beef patty with Capital Produce Vietnamese pickled vegetables, red onion, roasted sesame seeds, coriander, mango and three homemade sauces in a steamed ‘Bánh bao’ yeast-rice cake bun (DF, NF)
with a chilli, lime and coconut mayonnaise on a housemade cashew bun, with kūmara bim bim Garage Project beer match Death From Above
ANTOJITOS TACO TRUCK 021 338 002 | antojitos.co.nz | See page 33 for locations Antojitos means 'little cravings', and we aim to satisfy yours! Cooking Mexicaninspired street food with Kiwi flair, Antojitos sources the freshest seasonal produce and free range meats to make the best tacos in Wellington. Try the poppers – you'll be back for more. #letstacoboutit BURGER $ 14 Chick 'n' Chippie Sammich Chipotle-marinated free range chicken with relish, crispy corn tortilla, black beans and cactus pickle on a custom bun, with corn chips
APACHE 122 Wakefield St | 04 499 2999 | Tue–Sat 11.30am–2.30pm & 5pm–late, Closed Sun & Mon | apache.kiwi Inspired by Ha Noi’s street food, Chef Le brings his hometown favourites to Wakefield Street. With a modern take on Vietnamese cuisine and a Parisian touch, his menu will feed your belly and fill your mind. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Tasting platter of fresh rice rolls, Island Bay Butchery popcorn chicken and green prawns Festival Dish Slow-roasted Capital Produce portobello and aubergine salad with tomatoes, cashews, basil and chilli paste (GF, DF, V) OR Island Bay Butchery braised lamb neck jungle curry with kūmara, long beans, peanuts and coconut
ARIZONA 2 Grey St | 04 495 7867 | Mon–Fri 11.30am–late, Sat & Sun 9am–late | arizona.co.nz Located in the heart of Wellington’s CBD, Arizona has been serving Wellingtonians for over 24 years with professional, friendly service, creating a safe and inclusive environment for all guests to enjoy quality American-themed cuisine and drinks – served how they should be. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish (LUNCH) Meat Direct clam chowder with Brezelmania bread OR (LUNCH) Meat Direct lamb meatball sandwich with barbeque sauce and Black Jack cheddar on chilli and corn Brezelmania baguette OR (DINNER) Meat Direct applewood-smoked ox cheek with On Trays affinee blue cheese grits, sous-vide apples and sautéed brussel sprouts OR (DINNER) Traditional crumbed American-style fish cake with Capital Produce snow pea tendril salad, tartare sauce and pickled chillies Dessert Flourless chocolate cake with Kaffee Eis vanilla gelato (GF) Beverage Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Garage Project Hakituri or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $23 / + BEER $30
Danny's Champion Pheasant Arizona's own pheasant patty with pistachios, housesmoked garlic butter, gorged raisins and Capital Produce celeriac remoulade on a Brezelmania saffron burger bun Garage Project beer match Hakituri
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Dessert Black and white sticky rice pudding with green rice praline, Whittaker’s white chocolate and coconut (GF) Beverage ParrotDog BitterBitch, Apache salted mandarin soda or Mojo coffee BURGER $18 / + BEER $30
Bang Bang Burger Bang Bang grilled lemongrass free range PrimeStar chicken with mango, tomatoes, coriander,
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ARTISAN DINING HOUSE Bolton Hotel, 12 Bolton St | 04 462 3770 | Mon–Sun 12noon–10pm | artisanrestaurant.co.nz Serving food with a story, not a science. It’s honest. It’s food you’ll remember next year. The occasion might pass but you want the memory to last. Everyone can cook and serve but not everyone understands the importance of 63% chocolate. "Cook what is good" – Executive chef Maclean Fraser LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Waikanae Papaka crab bisque with Awatoru smoked eel dumplings, potato pearls and prawn toast OR Meat Direct Wairarapa lamb’s head with smoked chilli mayonnaise, fried chicken, watermelon and cashews Dessert Whittaker's Chocolate Trio: White, milk and dark chocolate, hot, cold and frozen, with Olivo olive oil, peanuts and caramel (GF) Beverage Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc 2015 or Pinot Noir 2014, ParrotDog BitterBitch or DeadCanary, or housemade soda BURGER $22 Longbush 'SPAM' Burger Longbush 'SPAM' patty with Meat Direct crumbed lambs brain and homemade apple and pineapple relish on a bun, with chilli butter potato peels (NF) COCKTAIL $20
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Captain's Full Moon Tea Smoke & Oakum's Gunpowder Rum with tea, cranberry juice and a lime twist. Refreshing to the eye and tongue. Accompanied by duck liver 'cheesecake’. Mocktail version available
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LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Fish Factory salmon fillet with smoked salmon croqueta and frozen caper mayonnaise (NF) OR Baked Parkvale Mushrooms with white bean purée, tomato sauce, Olivo infused oil, seasonal greens and whipped olive oil (GF, DF, NF, V) Dessert Whittaker’s 72% Dark Ghana and Olivo oil almond cake with sorbet (GF, DF) Beverage Cottier Estate Chardonnay or Pinot Noir, Tuatara ITI APA or L'affare coffee
BACKBENCHER GASTRO PUB 34 Molesworth St | 04 472 3065 | Mon–Fri 7.30am–late, Sat & Sun 9am– late | backbencher.co.nz The famous Backbencher Gastro Pub is situated opposite parliament and offers fresh New Zealand cuisine, made on premise, for healthy everyday dining and value for money. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $40 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Braised Scotty's Meats pork cheek with bourbon-preserved peaches and chargrilled fennel salad (GF, DF, NF) OR Poached PrimeStar beef fillet with Harringtons chorizo French onion soup and dukkah, tossed confit potatoes (DF) Dessert Panhead Blacktop Oat Stout cheesecake with Gelissimo American pale ale and preserved lemon gelato (NF) Beverage Margrain Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Lynfer Estate Pinot Noir 2013, Panhead APA or The Immigrant's Son espresso BURGER $22 A Little Pork & Rum Scotty's Meats pulled pork with sweet ‘n’ sour pickled beetroot and Jamaican rum mayonnaise on a Pandoro 'Beer & Barley' bap, with handcut skin-on fries
132 Featherston St | 04 499 8000 | Mon–Sat 11am–late, Closed Sun | avidabar.co.nz Take a taste trip around the Mediterranean, spiralling out along the North African coast, through Spain and into Europe. Inspired by the tapas culture of Spain, Avida’s kitchen
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BASQUE 8 Courtenay Pl | 04 802 5585 | Mon & Tue 3.30pm–late, Wed–Sun 12noon–late | basque.co.nz Wellington’s first rooftop bar is based on the eating and drinking style of the bustling towns of northern Spain. With a mouth-watering range of tapas, croquetas and pizza, Basque is perfect to while the hours away. Try a craft beer, quality Spanish wine or the house specialty – sangria, in ten flavours. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Arrocina bean cassoulet with choricero peppers, Preston’s pork belly, chorizo, morcilla and house baked sourdough (GF, DF, NF) OR Pan-fried Yellow Brick Road tarakihi with piquillo sauce, house smoked cod mash and braised Harbourside Market cavolo nero (GF, NF) Dessert Saffron, caramel and Whittaker’s chocolate fondant with orange compote and Zany Zeus clotted cream Beverage Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Noir 2014, ParrotDog BitterBitch, The Daily Squeeze orange juice or L'affare tea or coffee BURGER $21 / + BEER $30
Good Golly it's Cauli! Habanero cauliflower patty with caramelised beets, Prana Greens mustard greens, Zany Zeus halloumi and caper aioli on a Clareville Bakery bun, with maple kūmara fries (V) Garage Project beer match Angry Peaches
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dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter Kāpiti Pakari aged cheddar and jalapeño fondue with Brezelmania chilli, cheese and cornbread dippers OR Hot smoked salmon and potato cakes with rocket and smoky mayonnaise (GF) Festival Dish Smoked Parkvale Mushroom orecchiette with Zany Zeus organic cream, Kingsmeade pecorino and Olivo infused porcini oil (V) OR Chargrilled, braised and spiced Taylor Preston beef brisket with Capital Produce grilled vegetables, mash and bourbon reduction (GF) Dessert Wellington Chocolate Factory dark chocolate and chilli lava cake with Zany Zeus organic cream OR Smokin’ sundae with Wooden Spoon Smokey Pokey ice cream, chocolate sauce, candied nuts and surprises (GF) Beverage Escarpment 'The Edge' Pinot Gris 2014 or Pinot Noir 2014, Havana coffee, t Leaf T or Goodbuzz Brewing Co. kombucha BURGER $22 / + BEER $30
No Smoke Without Fire Chargrilled Angus beef patty with Kāpiti Pakari aged cheddar and jalapeño fondue, Harringtons bacon, Huffman's Crafty Sauces chilli jam and habanero mustard, with handcut chips Garage Project beer match Hakituri COCKTAIL $19
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Babylon's On Fire! Smoked mojito with Smoke & Oakum’s Gunpowder Rum, demerara sugar, lime, liquid smoke and fresh mint. Accompanied by Kāpiti Pakari aged cheddar and jalapeño fondue with Brezelmania chilli, cheese and cornbread dippers Mocktail version available
BEAT KITCHEN BEACH BABYLON 232 Oriental Pde | 04 801 7717 | Mon–Sun 8am–late | beachbabylon.co.nz Beach Babylon is a retro beachside café and restaurant serving fresh New Zealand cuisine for brunch, lunch and dinner. Enjoy local Havana coffee, fondues, tropical cocktails, craft beers and wines. Dine inside or out on Wellington’s stunning Oriental Parade. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add
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022 188 1824 | beatkitchen.co.nz | See page 33 for locations Beat Kitchen is a gourmet food truck owned and operated by two qualified and experienced chefs. We use all the local and seasonal ingredients we can get our hands on to serve up a range of ever changing global street food in the greater Wellington region. BURGER $15 Major Tom 15-hour pohutakawa-smoked brisket with pickled cabbage salad, Beat Kitchen barbecue sauce and a pickle in a Clareville Bakery cornbread brioche bun
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mustard and Garage Project IPA and blue cheese aioli, on a Brezelmania brioche bun Garage Project beer match Garagista
BERRYCULTURE 021 164 7064 | facebook.com/ BerryCultureFrozenYoghurt | See page 33 for locations BerryCulture is an artisan food truck selling fresh, delicious, homegrown dessert treats that do you good. They come from five generations of berry growers in Canterbury. They are passionate about producing and growing real food and using the best of seasonal produce and tastes. BURGER $12 BerryCulture Waffburg BerryCulture probiotic yoghurt with poached Kāpiti blackberries, Wellington Chocolate Factory salted caramel brittle and Bohemein dark chocolate flakes sandwiched between two waffle ‘buns'
BETHEL WOODS 73 The Terrace | 04 920 8530 | Mon–Fri 7am–late, Sat 10am–late, Closed Sun | bethelwoods.co.nz Bethel Woods is the home of low and slow smoked meat, live music and good times on The Terrace. Named after (you guessed it) the original 1969 Woodstock festival, everything about Bethel Woods screams ‘rad times’. Think classic, rocking music, pit-smoked barbeque meats and a huge choice of 18 tap beers and ciders. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Ten-hour smoked chilli pork belly with pickled appleslaw, sorrel and Garage Project Aro Noir stout glaze, in a Brezelmania Kaiser bun (DF) OR Coffeeinfused beef brisket poutine with chilli spices, Kāpiti Pakari aged cheddar and Garage Project Aro Noir stout gravy Dessert Grandma’s family recipe pumpkin pie with whipped cream Beverage Garage Project Aro Noir or Hakituri, or Six Barrel Soda Co. sarsaparilla or orange dandy soda BURGER $23 / + BEER $29
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BIN44 RESTAURANT + BAR 3 Queens Wharf | 04 499 4450 | Mon–Fri 11.30am–late, Sat & Sun 9.30am–late | bin44.co.nz Our philosophy at Bin44 is to provide some of the best food and craft beer Wellington has to offer, as well as showcasing some of the best wines from New Zealand and Australia. Settled in the heart of Queens Wharf, you can enjoy all of this accompanied by our beautiful harbour view. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Seitan ‘Steak’: Garage Project Aro Noir vegan jus with homestyle-roasted potatoes and garden salad (GF, DF, NF, V) OR Jackfruit ‘Pulled Pork’ Pot Pie: Seasoned jackfruit with Commonsense Organics almond milk and vegetables (DF, NF, V) Dessert Old Orchard Apple Pie: Vegan pie crust with Waikanae apples, and Kāpiti feijoa and pear sorbet (GF, DF, NF) Beverage Garage Project Hops On Pointe or Flight coffee BURGER $25 / + BEER $30
ParrotDog’s BitterBitch Burger Malt-infused marinated chicken breast with bitter and hop flavour-basted pork sausage and aromatic ‘hopped sea salt’ chips Garage Project beer match Hakituri
BISTRO 169 Abel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis St | 04 385 1300 | Mon–Sat 6.30am– 9.30pm | abeltasmanhotel.co.nz/ bistro_169_restaurant.html Wine, dine and recline at Bistro 169. Come in and enjoy our relaxed atmosphere and a great range of meals served fresh daily. Choose from a range of restaurant settings, soak up the sun on the outdoor
patio, cosy up in front of our fireplace, or settle inside for sophisticated dining. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter Seared shrimp Pil Pil on salsa verde with Three Paddles white wine and smoked pork stock (GF) OR Lemon and lime marinated Moana Pacific ceviche with coriander coconut milk (GF, DF) Festival Dish Preston’s beef short rib, slow-braised in Panhead porter, with pumpkin and green pea purée (GF) OR Moana Pacific catch of the day encrusted with coriander seed on corn milk rice with basil avocado (GF) Dessert Flight coffee tortoni with almond praline and Baileys-infused sauce anglaise OR Whittaker’s chocolate bon bon of roasted plum, basil and honey ice cream with orange port wine sauce (GF) Beverage Three Paddles Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Panhead APA, or Mela apple or orange juice
Dessert (LUNCH) Peanut butter cheesecake with Carrello del Gelato salted caramel gelato OR (DINNER) Whittaker’s chocolate and rhubarb crumble with Carrello del Gelato feijoa sorbet OR (DINNER) Granny Smith apple and cinnamon crème brûlèe with homemade cantucci Beverage Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir 2014, Black Dog Chomp, Six Barrel Soda Co. soda or Emporio coffee BURGER $18 / + BEER $25
The Cheeky Bun Beer-braised PrimeStar beef cheek with housecured smoked bacon, fresh watercress, bourbon-fried tamarillo jam and confit aioli on a Boat Café beer bun Garage Project beer match Angry Peaches
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BOAT CAFÉ Freyberg Lagoon, Oriental Bay | 04 939 8517 | Mon & Tue 8am–3pm, Wed–Sat 8am–late & Sun 8am–4pm | boatcafe.co.nz Boat Café offers a unique dining experience on board one of Wellington's iconic landmarks, the tug boat. Offering Kiwi style brunch and dinner menus, with friendly service, this is a destination not to be missed! LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Three courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Twice-cooked pork belly mikado with Zany Zeus sour cream and Greytown apple chutney (GF, NF) OR Moana Pacific seafood chowder with Zaida’s mini roll (NF) Festival Dish (LUNCH) Black Dog Chomp beer-battered Moana Pacific fish with handcut chips (GF, NF) OR (LUNCH) PrimeStar beef steak sandwich with Cajun potato wedges with housemade chutney OR (DINNER) PrimeStar beef fillet wrapped in bacon with horseradish mash and plum red wine jus (GF,NF) OR (DINNER) Moana Pacific salmon in ‘Wellington’ casing with spinach and Parkvale Mushrooms on smoked mash (NF)
99 Boulcott St | 04 499 4199 | Lunch Mon–Fri 12noon–2pm & Sun 11.30am–2pm, Dinner Mon–Sat 5.30pm–10pm & Sun 5.30pm–9pm | boulcottstreetbistro.co.nz This year we celebrate 25 years of hospitality with a thoughtfully chosen menu pairing classic dishes with local wines to present the best our region has to offer. In relaxed surroundings with crisp white table cloths and glistening wine glasses, our friendly team warmly welcome you and your friends. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $49 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish (LUNCH) Lobster Thermidor: Grilled crayfish with Kāpiti aged cheddar béchamel with Dijon mash and citrus slaw (GF) OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Beef Wellington: Preston’s Natural Farm beef with Parkvale Mushroom duxelle, spinach, ginger carrot purée and beef jus OR (DINNER) Bouillabaisse: Wellington Trawling line caught fish with surf clams and Pernod prawns in saffron broth with Arobake rouille croutons (GF, DF) Dessert Burger Pavlova: Meringue with Whittaker’s chocolate hazelnut parfait, kiwifruit and berry jelly Beverage Ata Rangi 'Petrie' Chardonnay 2014, Palliser Estate Pinot Noir 2014 or Bootleggers Lime Soda BURGER $24.50 / + BEER $33
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C.G.R. MERCHANT & CO. 44 Courtenay Pl | 04 384 6737 | Tue 5pm–12midnight, Wed 5pm–1am; Thu 5pm–2am, Fri & Sat 5pm–3am, Closed Mon & Sun | cgrmerchant.co.nz Inspired by the early spice trade when merchants travelled through Europe and Asia collecting spices, fruits and herbs. This hidden oasis on Courtenay Place offers unique gin and rum infusions. COCKTAIL $18
BURGER LIQUOR 129 Willis St | 04 385 1104 | Mon–Thu & Sat 11.30am–10pm, Fri 11.30am–11pm, Sun 11.30am–9pm | burgerliquor.co.nz Wellington’s first burger bar serves great burgers along with delicious sides, mouthwatering shakes and cocktails, and boasts an impressive bourbon and rum collection.
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BGR at CGR C.G.R. Merchant salted caramel rum with Daily Squeeze orange juice, house spices and red wine, served short with cardamon spice foam. Accompanied by a dessert burger of Purewei macarons, Wellington Chocolate Factory patty and aged cheddar Mocktail version available
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Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish The Rancher: Preston’s chorizo and beef chuck patty with cheddar, pickled peppers and Kāpiti chilli mayonnaise, cheesy croquettes and marmite mayonnaise OR Beet the Meat Burger: Ōtaki beet and Parkvale Mushroom patty with Zany Zeus feta and a side of spicy Kapiti cauliflower popcorn with ranch mayonnaise (V) Dessert 'For Fudge Sake' Sundae: Wellington Chocolate Factory chocolate brownie with Fix & Fogg peanut butter and Kāpiti vanilla ice cream (GF) OR Wellington honey and ricotta cheesecake with poached Kāpiti fruit Beverage Duncan’s Pale Ale or Bootleggers Soda BURGER $16 / + BEER $23
Maggic Burger Preston’s aged beef patty with onion dip, cheddar, salt ‘n’ vinegar pickles and Randwick Meats bacon jam in an Arobake brioche bun, with housemade agria chips Garage Project beer match Hāpi Daze COCKTAIL $15
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Smooth Sailor Spiced rum and cinnamon syrup with Bootleggers salted caramel vanilla soda and vanilla Zany Zeus cream foam. Accompanied by a gingerbread, Kāpiti vanilla and butterscotch ice cream sandwich Mocktail version available
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The Kaiser 42Below vodka with clamato juice, fresh horseradish, dill and Capitol's secret spices, served in elegant cut crystal. Accompanied by a freshly shucked natural oyster. Mocktail version available
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Blini Bellini A bistro-style Bellini with sparkling cava, Sam's peach liqueur and freeze-dried raspberries. Accompanied by housemade blini with Lighthouse Gin-cured salmon and crème fraîche (NF)
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CAPITOL BISTRO 10 Kent Tce | 04 384 2855 | Lunch Mon–Sun 12noon–3pm, Dinner Mon–Thu 5.30pm–9.30pm, Fri–Sun 5.30pm–10pm | capitolrestaurant.co.nz Capitol is a busy Italian-inspired bistro that focuses on seasonal and local produce. The food is uncluttered and honest, the space is warm and inviting, and the team are knowledgeable, efficient and friendly. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $65 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish (LUNCH) Wellington 20 kilometre radius daily fish and local produce dish (GF, NF) OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Cavolo nero and ricotta ravioli with burnt butter and sage (V) OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Roast Wairarapa lamb rack with sautéed chard, mint and whipped potatoes (GF) Dessert Black Doris plum curd tart (NF) Beverage Te Kairanga Pinot Gris 2015, ParrotDog Dead Canary or Homegrown lemon verbena cordial BURGER $25 / + BEER $35
Chorizo Burger Wairarapa pork and chorizo patty with manchego, local eggs and pickled onions on a Pandoro brioche bun Garage Project beer match Hakituri
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CARRELLO DEL GELATO 228 Oriental Pde | 04 891 3827 | Mon–Sun 9am–9pm | nzgelato.co.nz Carrello del Gelato is a New Zealand’s leading award-winning gelato producer situated in Oriental Bay by the beach. It is a relaxed, bright and happy space that brings a smile to any face. Enjoy an Italianstyle pizza or one of their amazing gelato flavours from the classics to experimental creations. LUNCH $15 Festival Dish plus a
Wellington regional non-alcoholic beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $25 Two courses plus a Wellington regional nonalcoholic beverage Festival Dish Pizza Verde: Zany Zeus smoked brinza with capers, Prodigal Daughter bresaola, rocket and Italian parsley (GF, NF, V) OR Pizza al Tarakihi: Tomatoes with chilli, thyme, smoked Kāpiti tarakihi and The Drunken Nanny goat’s cheese (NF) Dessert Quattro of Wellington: Thyme and honey gelato, salted caramel gelato, caffe latte gelato and feijoa sorbet (NF) Beverage Mela apple juice BURGER $12.50 It’ll Be Sweet! Carrello del Gelato chocolate patties with Bohemein white chocolate cheese, passionfruit mustard and raspberry ketchup, in a Clareville Bakery doughnut bun (NF, V)
CHAMELEON RESTAURANT Intercontinental Hotel Wellington, 2 Grey St | 04 495 7841 | Lunch Mon–Sun 12noon–3pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 5.30pm– late | chameleonrestaurant.co.nz Savour the freshest produce with a collection of innovative dishes at Chameleon Restaurant. Experience true local flavours created by expert chefs and delivered by a knowledgeable service team.
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LUNCH $45 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $55 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish (LUNCH) Meat Direct grilled tenderloin with truffle fries and béarnaise sauce OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Nino’s groper with barley and artichoke risotto, spinach, beetroot and smoked groper roe foam OR (DINNER) Truffle-crusted Texel Wairarapa lamb rack and braised neck with savoy cabbage and pomegranate reduction Dessert Organic Wildness Chocolate fondant with salted caramel, cupuaçu and coconut ice cream Beverage Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2014 or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda
CHARLEY NOBLE EATERY & BAR Ground Floor, Huddart Parker Building, 1 Post Office Sq | 0508 242 753 | Mon–Fri 11.30am–late, Sat & Sun 5.30pm–late | charleynoble.co.nz Charley Noble Eatery & Bar showcases local ingredients, natural wine and craft beer. The menu is wood-fired influenced, catering for every taste, no matter how hungry diners are. Charley Noble Eatery & Bar is putting heat in the kitchen! LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Chargrilled Preston’s turkey breast with broccoli, vanilla, Fantail Grove hazelnuts and On Trays feta (GF, DF) OR Rotisserie charcoal-roasted lamb shoulder with Darjeeling tea, fava beans, savoy cabbage and garlic crumbs (GF, DF, NF) Dessert Liquorice soft serve ice cream with strawberries and basil syrup OR Whittaker’s chocolate surprise (GF, NF) Beverage Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay 2014, The Don Pinot Noir 2015 or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $21 Charley’s Trap Wagyu beef patty with trashcan gypsy-smoked Preston’s bacon, chimichurri, On Trays gruyère, truffled mayonnaise, cucumber pickle and salad (GF) COCKTAIL $22.50
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Beverage Desperado match: Garage Project Louisiana Voodoo Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody match: Garage Project Touch Wood, or Shott orange and lemongrass or cranberry and lime soda BURGER $22 / + BEER $30
CHOW Upstairs, 45 Tory St | 04 382 8585 | Mon–Sun 12noon–12midnight | chow.co.nz Fresh, fast and free range! Chow is open from noon until midnight every day, serving Asian fusion cuisine in a relaxed, modern environment. Vegetarian and vegan friendly, with gluten and dairy free options, and a mouth-watering low calorie cocktail list. Incredibly popular with locals so be sure to book ahead!
China Girl Sticky sesame-style chicken with wild rocket, pickled cucumber slaw and spicy lemongrass mayonnaise on a Pandoro brioche bun, with prawn crackers Garage Project beer match Death from Above
CITY DINING & BAR 110 Wakefield St | 04 473 1440 | Mon–Sun 5.30pm–10pm | westplaza.co.nz City Dining & Bar, situated in the West Plaza Hotel, provides quality cuisine and friendly service. LUNCH Not open for Lunch DINNER $22 Festival Dish. Add a
Wellington regional alcoholic beverage for $8 or a non-alcoholic beverage for $4 Festival Dish Desperado Burger: Spicy ground beef with roasted peppers, red onion slices, streaky bacon, Kingsmeade Wairarapa Jack cheese and Marty BBQ Sauce in a buttered Arobake sesame seed bun, with baked potato and sour cream OR Bohemian Rhapsody Burger: Sweetcorn, chickpea and coriander patty with grilled eggplant, tomato, cos lettuce and citrus mayonnaise in an Arobake wholemeal bun, with kūmara chips (V)
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Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Three courses. Add a Wellington regional beverage for $10 Starter Rice paper rolls with Capital Produce vegetables (DF, V) OR Rice paper rolls with Randwick Meats roast duck (DF) Festival Dish Vegetarian Hot Pot: Organic tofu with Capital Produce market fresh vegetables (GF, DF, V) OR Seafood Hot Pot: Moana Pacific fish, clams and mussels with Capital Produce market fresh vegetables (DF, NF) Dessert Whittaker's white chocolate, mango, coconut and sago pudding (GF, NF) Beverage Te Kairanga Pinot Gris 2014, Garage Project Hakituri or Peach iced tea with market fresh Capital Produce fruits
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124 Conch Street Housemade butter pineapple rum with fresh lime, agave, candied pineapple and a savoury sponge. Accompanied by Yellow Brick Road smoked eel and pork fat croquettes with caramelized apple, salt-baked celeriac, watercress and On Trays wild thyme honey
COENE'S PROVISIONS 103 Oriental Pde | 04 385 7124 | Mon–Thu 11am–late, Fri–Sun 8am–late | coenes.co.nz Eat, drink and socialise with the best view in Wellington at Coene's Provisions, located in Wellington’s iconic RPNYC. Enjoy their menu inspired by cuisines around the world made with only the freshest New Zealand ingredients. Share the history, share the views, and share the experience. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert course for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter Coq au Vin red kangaroo tartar with pine oil, beetroot, wild mushroom, wood sorrel and Brezelmania pumpernickel (GF option) OR Smoked eel and pork fat croquette with caramelised apple, saltbaked celeriac, watercress and wild thyme honey Festival Dish t leaf T sencha-smoked duck breast with Harbourside Market beauregard, brassica, coconut and peanuts in red curry (GF) OR Yellow Brick Road tarakihi and braised octopus with kale, sourgrass date and On Trays lemon preserve (GF, DF) Dessert Lemon meringue pie with shortbread, lemon curd, lavender, blueberry and Gelissimo white chocolate sorbetto (DF) Beverage Cottier Estate ‘Emily’ Chardonnay 2012, Garage Project Hakituri, Six Barrel Soda Co. soda or L’affare coffee BURGER $23 / + BEER $33
The Krabby Patty Salt and pepper soft shell crab with razor tooth coriander, iceberg and garlic chives with a chilli, lime and palm sugar dressing, in a Zaida’s black seed milk bun Garage Project beer match Hakituri
Level 1, Cable Car Lane, Lambton Quay | 04 473 7427 | Mon–Fri 11.30am–8pm, Closed Sat & Sun | concretebar.co.nz We invite you to Concrete Bar & Restaurant, located at the bottom of the Cable Car Lane, Lambton Quay – the heart of Wellington’s CBD. Join us and enjoy our delicious selection of culinary and liquid delights. Our focus is on healthy, natural and delicious ingredients to create the perfect dish. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Potato and mild cheddar croquettes with Parma ham and apple purée Festival Dish Slow-cooked Wairarapa spiced mutton with mushroom, madeiraseeped fruits, and crusted taleggio (GF) OR Mystery Canneloni: Five surprise Capital Produce vegetable fillings, with wilted greens and roasted almonds. Guess the five ingredients and win a mystery surprise! (V) Dessert Fruits en papiotte: Seasonal fruit served in a stupendously surprising way (GF, DF, NF)
Beverage Russian Jack Sauvignon Blanc 2014 or Pinot Noir 2014, or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $20 Mutton on the Button Slow-cooked Wairarapa mutton patty with manchego, Kāpiti cabbage and kimchi in a Pandoro bun, with handcut steak fries (NF) COCKTAIL $20
CQ RESTAURANT, CAFÉ & BAR 223 Cuba St | 04 931 6857 | Lunch Mon–Sun 12noon–2pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 6pm–9.30pm | cqwellington.com CQ Restaurant, Café and Bar highlights the tastes of Wellington through its innovative culinary creations. Our menu features abundant flavours and delectable delicacies from around the local region, and are also available in New Zealand Sign Language – a first for Visa WOAP! LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $50 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter Wellington Trawling scallops on buttered leeks with mornay sauce OR Crumbed Zany Zeus halloumi with salad greens, bacon and hazelnut honey dressing Festival Dish (LUNCH) Wellington Trawling fish of the day with pesto, grilled peppers and Wild Chef potato gratin OR (LUNCH/ DINNER) Wairarapa lamb shank with creamy herb potato mash, baby carrots and red wine jus OR (DINNER) Moroccan corn-fed chicken breast with Wild Chef potato rosti, wilted greens and Kāpiti herb olive oil Dessert Salted caramel cheesecake with Kāpiti white chocolate and raspberry ice cream OR Whittaker’s Dark Ghana brownie with berry compote, Kāpiti Black Doris plum ice cream and crème fraîche Beverage Three Paddles Sauvignon Blanc 2014 or Pinot Noir 2015, Panhead Pilsner or Smoothie with Shott feijoa, strawberry or mango BURGER $18 Cuba Doodle Doo Crispy fried chicken with lettuce, onion rings, guacamole and lime mayonnaise in a toasted Zaida’s focaccia bun, with handcut agria fries
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BURGER $16 Satay Partay Garlicky free range chargrilled chicken thigh with Fix & Fogg's Smoke and Fire peanut sauce, crispy shallots and sweet and sour pickled cucumber, in a Kiss & Bake Up crafted bun
CUBA ST BISTRO 203 Cuba St | 04 890 3939 | Lunch Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, Sat & Sun 9am– 2.30pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 5pm–late | cubast.wix.com/bistro Cuba St Bistro offers great food sourced from the best of local produce. Serving New Zealand food in a warm and relaxed atmosphere that makes a pleasant dining experience. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter Wellington Trawling pan-fried tiger prawns cooked in Margrain Sauvignon Blanc with basil, cream sauce and fresh fettuccine OR Slow-cooked Meat Direct pork shoulder and leek parcel with green herb pesto Festival Dish (LUNCH) Braised Meat Direct beef cheek stew with Capital Produce herb polenta and toasted garlic bread (GF option) OR (LUNCH) Housemade Meat Direct lamb meatballs with spiced Capital Produce tomato and basil sauce and fresh fettucine OR (DINNER) Braised Meat Direct lamb shoulder with creamy polenta, pea and lamb jus OR (DINNER) Wellington Trawling fish of the day with pumpkin and white bean ragoût, spinach and green herb pesto (GF) Dessert (LUNCH) Capital Produce orange and passionfruit cheesecake with mascarpone and passionfruit sauce OR (DINNER) Whittaker's Dark Ghana and orange cheesecake with Zany Zeus mascarpone and chocolate sauce OR (DINNER) Date and Black Doris plum pudding with salted caramel and Kāpiti ice cream Beverage Margrain Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Ashwell Pinot Noir 2014, Old George coffee or t leaf T BURGER $23 Bistro Burger Fried crispy chicken thigh with pickled cabbage, Kāpiti Aorangi brie, gherkin and aioli on Zaida’s bun, with Cajun handcut chips
DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT & BAR Shed 3, Queens Wharf | 04 499 9900 | Mon–Fri 12noon–late, Sat & Sun 11am– late | docksidenz.com Dockside Restaurant & Bar is situated at the heart of Queens Wharf and is one of Wellington’s most diverse venues. Housed in a historic waterfront shed, it enjoys stunning views of Wellington harbour and offers a largely seafood based menu focusing on the best of what New Zealand has to offer. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $50 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter Goat’s ricotta tortellini with beetroot, currants, brown butter and Kingsmeade Opaki manchego (NF) Festival Dish PrimeStar braised beef pie with Capital Produce parsnip, peas and snow pea tendrils (NF) OR Pan-roasted Moana Pacific fish with Capital Produce cauliflower risotto and preserved lemon (GF, NF)
Dessert Whittaker's Dark Ghana mousse with fried rosemary and salted caramel (GF, NF)
Beverage Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Three Paddles Pinot Noir 2014, Panhead Supercharger or L'affare coffee BURGER $19 / + BEER $29
Zeus's French Jamaican Coq au Vin jerk chicken with parsley slaw and Zany Zeus mascarpone mac ‘n’ cheese balls Garage Project beer match Persephone COCKTAIL $18
DRAGONFLY 70 Courtenay Pl | 04 803 3995 | Mon–Sat 4.30pm–late, Closed Sun | dragon-fly.co.nz Dragonfly is a modern Asian dining lounge which incorporates a restaurant, bar and hidden bamboo courtyard. Located in the heart of Wellington’s vibrant dining culture, Dragonfly prides itself on creating authentic yet innovative, southeast Asian cuisine with a modern touch. LUNCH Not open for Lunch DINNER $50 Two courses plus a
Wellington regional beverage Starter Wellington Trawling star anisecured salmon with pineapple sambal, daikon and rhubarb OR DIY Spring Rolls: Asian pancakes with mung beans, spring onion, cucumber and Island Bay Butchery five-spice pulled pork Festival Dish Free range drunken chicken with Capital Produce green garlic, rice wine broth, snowpeas, black fungi and jasmine rice OR Malaysian Laska: Ground candle nut with Wellington Trawling ocean fish lemongrass, coconut milk, leek and rice vermicelli Beverage Te Kairanga Estate Pinot Gris 2015 or Six Barrel Soda Co. cherry and pomegranate soda with lemon juice and sugar syrup BURGER $21.50 / + BEER $29.50
Canton Burger Cantonese Char Siuflavoured pork patty with ginger, garlic and ground bean barbeque sauce on a Pandoro sesame bun, with glutinous rice chips and kimchi dip Garage Project beer match Lola
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1859 Pencarrow Lighthouse Lighthouse Gin with Aperol, elderflower liqueur and spiced local honey syrup in a Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc rinsed glass with grapefruit surprise. Accompanied by crumbed green olives with balaboostaspiced yoghurt Mocktail version available
DUTCHY'S BURGER JOINT 022 184 1249 | dutchysburgerjoint. co.nz | See page 33 for locations Dutchy's Burger Joint returns the burger to it’s former glory. Locally sourced ingredients prepared by hand with care and cooked over a charcoal grill. Free range meats, custom crafted buns and organic salad. The best friend of the burger is the handcut agria chip. #finddutchy
EAT STREET 021 233 8567 | eat-street.co.nz | See page 33 for locations We are two local chefs making delicious, fun, fast street food. Everything we sell is made by us, including our fan favourite, rhubarb and vanilla soda. An ever changing menu means we use what is seasonal, fresh and at its best. So come hungry and leave happy! BURGER $16 The Crusty Crab Soft shell crab with chilli jam, wasabi mayonnaise, lime marinated cucumber and wild rocket in a Eat Street saffron milk bun
EGMONT ST. EATERY 11 Egmont St | 04 801 6891 | Mon & Tue 7am–3pm, Wed–Fri 7am–late, Sat 8am– late, Sun 9am–late | egmontstreet.co.nz Egmont St. Eatery is a hidden gem nestled in a private central city laneway. The menu features modern interpretations of classic dishes with a strong focus on fresh local produce and big flavours, and a great selection of craft beer, cocktails and wines to complement. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Preston's lamb cheek ‘nuggets’ with con-di-mint dipping sauce (NF) OR Chicory white-poached chicken with Moana Pacific eel, buttermilk dressing, and rice cracker croutons (GF, NF, DF option) Festival Dish (LUNCH) Braised and glazed PrimeStar beef back ribs with Cuba Fruit Mart rainbow chard (GF, DF, NF) OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Leek cannelloni with tofu, lovage and chestnuts (GF, DF, NF, V) OR (DINNER) Bay leaf-poached Moana Pacific Continued next page...
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Dine Wellington butterfish with miso swede steak and dancing seaweed (GF, NF, DF option) Dessert Wellington Chocolate Factory Bougainville Black Forest gâteaux with Garage Project Lola OR Kingsmeade Sunset blue cheese with baked feijoa and gingerbread (NF) Beverage Murdoch James Blue Rock Cabernet Franc 2012, Cottier Estate 'Emily' Chardonnay 2015, Almighty Organic Juice or Peoples coffee BURGER $22 / + BEER $30
Sichuan Two-Tooth PrimeStar mutton blended patty with Sichuan sauce and pickled celery in a bao bun, with crispy fried tentacles Garage Project beer match Persephone
EL MATADOR – CAFÉ, ASADOR GRILL & BAR 196 Cuba St | 04 381 2999 | Mon–Fri 5pm–late, Sat & Sun 10am–late | elmatador.co.nz El Matador serves the bold, fresh flavours of Latin cuisine with wine, cocktails and beers to match. Featuring a traditional Argentine wood-fired asador, open kitchen, garden bar, great vibe and superb service, El Matador is ideal for a relaxed dinner, drinks or weekend brunch. ¡Salud! LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $46 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Braised PrimeStar beef short rib with humita, wilted spinach, dulce-glazed beetroot and Malbec jus (GF, NF) OR Housesmoked grass-fed flank steak with wood-fired morcilla, watercress chimichurri and stuffed pimiento (GF, DF, NF) Dessert Dulce de leche baked cheesecake with an alfajores base, garrapiñadas and housemade ice cream Beverage Te Kairanga Estate Pinot Noir 2014 or Havana coffee BURGER $18.50 / + BEER $26.50
Garbanzo Burger Spicy chickpea patty with wood-fired red pimiento, cheese, slaw and chimichurri on an Arobake bun, with patatas fritas and bravas sauce or aioli (V) Garage Project beer match Hāpi Daze
FIVE AND DIME 245 Cuba St | 04 385 9998 | Tue–Fri 11.30am–late, Sat & Sun 9am– 2.30pm & 5pm–late, Closed Mon | fiveandimenz.com Nestled in the vibrant hub of upper Cuba Street, Five and Dime serves dishes that are a modern take on international cuisine from the streets of the greatest cities in the world. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $65 Four courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Moana Pacific oysters with truffled white miso OR Almond gazpacho with a Kingsmeade Wairarapa Jack wafer Entrée Line-caught Albacore tuna ceviche OR Island Bay Butchery Wairarapa organic beef carpaccio with pho flavours Festival Dish Miso oysters, line-caught Albacore tuna ceviche, and grilled sardine puttanesca OR Almond gazpacho with a Kingsmeade Wairarapa Jack wafer, Island Bay Butchery Wairarapa organic beef carpaccio with pho flavours, and salt and pepper lamb cutlets Dessert Pineapple fritter with daiquiri Kāpiti ice cream, salted caramel cornflake praline and Whittaker’s chocolate wafer Beverage Ata Rangi Sauvignon Blanc 2014 or Earnest cold-pressed juice BURGER $25 / + BEER $34
'Baby, I like it raw' Wagyu beef tartare patty on a Zaida’s brioche bun with a Kingsmeade Wairarapa Jack wafer Garage Project beer match Hakituri
FIVE BOROUGHS Cnr of Roxburgh & Majoribanks Sts | 04 384 9300 | Mon 3pm–late, Tue– Fri 10am–late, Sat & Sun 9am–late | fiveboroughs.co.nz Where the ‘Big Apple’ meets the ‘Coolest Little Capital in the World’. Classic burgers, hot deli sandwiches, bottomless single origin filter coffee, all day breakfast, and handcrafted shakes.
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for $10 DINNER $35 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Island Bay Butchery braised beef pot roast with Kingsmeade Woodside emmental potato gratin and young vegetables OR Longbush Pork chop with Steel Press Cider apples on creamed corn and Kingsmeade cheese grits (GF) Dessert Baked buttermilk pie with pretzel praline, rhubarb and Wellington Chocolate Factory hazelnut chocolate gravy Beverage Cambridge Road Pinot Noir 2014, Garage Project 'Beer' or Earnest cold-pressed juice BURGER $25 / + BEER $34
Turducken Down Truffle and duck liver parfait and Preston’s housecured chicken bacon sandwiched between twin crumbed turkey breasts, with Zany Zeus creamy mash and gravy Garage Project beer match Lola
FORK & BREWER 20a Bond St (upstairs) | 04 472 0033 | Mon–Sat 11.30am–late, Closed Sun | forkandbrewer.co.nz Bubbling away at the top of the stairs in Bond Street is Fork & Brewer, home of Fork Brewing, dedicated to celebrating the fabulous contrasts and reinforcements produced by marrying great craft beer with imaginatively prepared dishes. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Wellington Trawling smoked blue warehou fish cakes with pickle, Fork Brewing spent grain, dill, and Capital Produce garden salad OR Free range spiced chicken thighs with hop-roasted potatoes and Capital Produce garden salad (DF, NF) Dessert Warm chocolate Mississippi mudcake with Kāpiti vanilla bean ice cream and Fork Brewing spent grain biscuit base, with berry compote Beverage Fork Brewing Golden Mile Lager or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $21 Goodbye Pork Kai Wairarapa pork mince and sage patty, creamy hopped Capital Produce apple slaw and Kāpiti cumin seed gouda, with fries (NF)
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FOXGLOVE BAR & KITCHEN 33 Queens Wharf | 04 460 9410 | Mon–Sun 11.30am–late | foxglovebar.co.nz Boasting a fabulous location on Queens Wharf, Foxglove has something for everyone – an iconic champagne and cocktail bar through a secret wardrobe, one of the biggest whisky selections in Wellington, a 1920’s themed restaurant, gorgeous daybeds overlooking the ocean, and mouth-watering cocktails and food. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $55 Four courses. Add a Wellington regional beverage for $10 Starter Poached south coast crayfish with Kingsmeade Wairarapa Jack cheddar and Te Tera Sauvignon Blanc mornay sauce, and Prana Greens micro coriander Entrée Duck a l’orange with Prana Greens snow pea salad (GF, DF, V) Festival Dish Lighthouse Gin-marinated sous-vide duck breast with candied orange, freeze dried mandarin, Six Barrel Soda Co. orange dandy sauce, snow pea and Prana Greens pea tendril salad (GF, DF) OR Beef sirloin with mille feuille of Parkvale Mushrooms, Te Tera Pinot Noir duxelle, pâte de canard, Prana Greens micro roquette, with potato gratin and house side salad (GF, DF, V) Dessert Apple crumble with Fantail Grove nuts and Zany Zeus cream (GF) Beverage Te Tera Sauvignon Blanc 2014 or Pinot Noir 2013, or Six Barrel Soda Co. ginger or cherry and pomegranate soda BURGER $25 The Wellington Wild Thing Venison and smoked paprika patty with Kingsmeade Wairarapa Jack cheddar, and fig and rosemary chutney on a Clareville Bakery pretzel bun, with handcut fries (GF, DF, V option) COCKTAIL $19.50
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Picnic at the Beehive Lighthouse Gin with honey syrup lemon juice, and lavender and rhubarb bitters. Accompanied by petits fours: scone with Zany Zeus cream and jam, honey lamington, and trifle (V) Mocktail version available
LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert
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Wellington Chocolate Factory meringue (GF) OR Salted caramel, chocolate chip
and Carrello del Gelato raspberry gelato sandwich (NF) Beverage Choice Bros Reet Petite or Six Barrel Soda Co. pomegranate and cherry soda
FRATELLI 13–15 Blair St | 04 801 6615 | Mon–Sat 5.30pm–late, Closed Sun | fratelli.net.nz Fratelli’s concept is simple – fresh, modern Italian food. They take bits of the old traditional Italian cooking styles and assemble them in new interesting ways. The ingredients are fresh and seasonal, and so is the menu. The extensive Italian wine list completes the true Italian dining experience.
BURGER $20 / + BEER $31
Lamb Shank Redemption Spiced Wairarapa lamb patty with braised shank, Cuba Fruit Mart beetroot, baby kale, roasted pumpkin, Kingsmeade Castlepoint feta, and pine nut aioli, on a Pandoro bun Garage Project beer match Persephone
LUNCH Not open for Lunch DINNER $50 Two courses plus a
Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish PrimeStar osso buco with Havana coffee braise on beetroot gnocchi and bitter Italian greens (NF) OR Slow-roasted Meat Direct porchetta with stuffed baby apples, watercress, red cabbage and The Nut Store hazelnuts Dessert Roasted Capital Produce pears with amaretto, marsala and Koast limoncello, and pistachio gelato OR Rosemary and Zany Zeus panna cotta with feijoa granita, and orange and campari caramel (GF) Beverage Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir 2014, Big Sky Sauvignon Blanc 2015 or Hardieboys Ginger Beer
HANGING DITCH 14 Leeds St | 04 803 3566 | Mon–Sun 3pm–12midnight | facebook.com/ HangingDitchNZ A neighbourhood cocktail bar tucked into a corner of Leeds Street, with a focus on local ingredients and a suspended spirit selection. COCKTAIL $21
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Earth, Wind, Peanut, Fire Aged rum and Smoke & Oakum's Gunpowder Rum with Fix & Fogg Smoke and Fire peanut butter, Wellington Chocolate Factory Peruvian chocolate, umami salt and egg. Accompanied by Kāpiti Aorangi brie, sundried tomato and berry compote on Tuatara mash tun crackers
GRILL MEATS BEER 227 Cuba St | 04 801 8787 | Tue–Sun 12noon–late, Closed Mon | grillmeatsbeer.co.nz With a fun, dynamic atmosphere, and great dining theatre, Grill Meats Beer is all about sweet and spicy grilled food, cooked in an open kitchen, served with a great selection of local craft beer. LUNCH $15 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional non-alcoholic beverage DINNER $30 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Grilled pork fillet with Cuba Fruit Mart spice pickled apple, celeriac, Kingsmeade Opaki manchego and jalapeño hush puppies (GF, NF) OR Nashville Coq au Vin chicken with Acme & Co. pickles and creamy slaw (NF) Dessert Viv’s rhubarb and strawberry crumble sundae with Chantilly cream and
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HAWTHORN LOUNGE 2/82 Tory St | 04 890 3724 | Mon–Sun 5pm–3am | hawthornlounge.co.nz Established in 2006, this intimate and inviting little speakeasy is a home away from home for both the cocktail connoisseur and the cocktail curious. With one of the best stocked back bar’s in Wellington, Hawthorn Lounge will take you on a journey of world-class libations; from the 1920’s classics, through the inspired modern cocktails of today. COCKTAIL $19
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10th Year Delight Hawthorn Lounge aquavit with Smoke & Oakum's Gunpowder Rum, fresh lemon, albumen, gomme and Te Aro sauerkraut shaken over ice and fizzed with Panhead
HIPPOPOTAMUS RESTAURANT HILLSIDE KITCHEN & CELLAR 241 Tinakori Rd | 04 473 7140 | Mon–Fri 8.30am–3pm & 5pm–9pm, Sat & Sun 9am–3pm & 5pm–9pm | hillsidekitchen.co.nz In the city, but away from the rat race, Hillside Kitchen & Cellar is a deli by day and restaurant by night, celebrating modern multicultural New Zealand through local produce. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage DINNER $55 Choose any three courses plus a
Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10. Upgrade your beverage to wine matches for $30 (three courses) or $35 (four courses) Starter Yellow Brick Road tuatua, rice and spice OR Awatoru wild fallow (NF) Entrée Cameron Family Farms carrot steak (GF, NF) OR Cameron Family Farms brussel sprouts, Awatoru smoked tuna (NF) Festival Dish (LUNCH) Longbush Pork, Cameron Family Farms smoked potatoes and broth (GF, NF) OR (LUNCH) Awatoru smoked tuna, Cameron Family Farms beetroot and brassica (GF, NF) OR (DINNER) Longbush Pork boil up (GF, NF) OR (DINNER) Fish Factory monkfish, Cameron Family Farms pumpkin Dessert (LUNCH) Lot Eight olive oil cake, lemon ice cream OR (DINNER) Potato, Wellington Chocolate Factory chocolate (GF) OR (DINNER) Kingsmeade Tinui blue cheese, quince and rye Beverage (LUNCH) Colombo Organic Syrah 2014, Kererū For Great Justice Wood Fired Toasted Coconut Porter or Almighty Organic Juice OR (DINNER) Colombo Chardonnay 2014, Garage Project Hellbender, The Don Pinot Noir 2014, Almighty Organic Juice or Housemade soda BURGER $15 / + BEER $27 Pigesus Longbush Pork terrine, housemade bacon, fried chicken, Kingsmeade Sunset blue cheese, housemade pickles, hot sauce and dinner roll (NF) Garage Project beer match Lola COCKTAIL $22
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Ad Hoc Salty Sour Smokehead whisky and caramelised south coast salt. Accompanied by a classic pâté de campagne with Longbush Pork hocks Mocktail version available
Museum Art Hotel, 90 Cable St | 04 802 8535 | Lunch Mon–Fri 12noon– 2pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 6pm–10pm | hippopotamus.co.nz Hippopotamus presents the finest French cuisine with stunning views of Wellington harbour. Experience the art of fine dining with culinary masterpieces designed by Laurent Loudeac. The restaurant’s extensive cellar, selected by Florent Souche, holds the best of New Zealand and European wine. LUNCH $45 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $80 Three courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Upgrade your beverage to wine matches for $40 Starter The Drunken Nanny goat's cheese tortellini with beetroot purée and La Pancetta crispy Parma ham (GF, DF, NF) OR Lighthouse Gin salmon with Six Barrel Soda Co. cucumber and mint gel, and lemon gel (GF, DF, NF) Festival Dish (LUNCH) Oeufs en meurette: Free range poached egg with The Elder Pinot Noir and bacon meurette sauce, Parkvale Mushrooms and brioche (DF, V) OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Locally caught fish fillet with bouillabaisse sauce, creamed leek, potato pearls, and pickled Petone samphire (GF, NF) OR (DINNER) Wairarapa beef fillet pot-au-feu style with sautéed bone marrow, garlic and parsley on toast (DF, NF)
Dessert (LUNCH) Koast Limoncello panna cotta (GF, NF) OR (DINNER) Poire Belle Helene revisited with Whittaker’s warm chocolate espuma and Fix & Fogg peanut butter ice cream (GF, NF) Beverage The Elder Pinot Gris 2015 or Pinot Noir 2014, ParrotDog Pilsner or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $25 Sweet As Burger A look alike to the perfect beef burger but for the sweet tooth. Whittaker’s Dark Ghana parfait with Whittaker’s white chocolate and raspberry jelly, mint and kiwifruit gel and Kāpiti vanilla crème fraîche, with sweet polenta fries (GF, V) COCKTAIL $25
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The Black Pearl Smoke & Oakum’s Gunpowder Rum with Six Barrel Soda Co. cherry and pomegranate syrup and Mela juice. Accompanied by The Drunken Nanny goat's cheese croustillant and Lepanto kalamata olives (NF, V) Mocktail version available
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HOTEL BRISTOL 131–133 Cuba St | 04 385 1147 | Mon, Tue & Thu 9am–10pm, Wed 9am–11pm, Fri 9am–10.30pm, Sat 9.30am–10.30pm, Sun 9.30am–9pm | hotelbristol.co.nz Good honest pub food catering for all, whether it be burgers, large plates, quick on-the-run lunch specials, shared dishes or bar snacks. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a
Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Wellington Trawling steamed lemon herb fish with battered agria, cauliflower and caper purée, and tomato jalapeño dip OR Wellington Trawling squid lasagne with chilli prawn chowder, broad bean pesto and crisp kale Dessert Whittaker's milk chocolate mousse with macadamia sponge cake and raspberry sauce Beverage Martinborough Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2014 or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $18.50 Hotline Wing Pulled buffalo wings with battered sweet pickle, house slaw and Kāpiti blue cheese aioli on a Pandoro bun, with spiced hand-cut fries
HUMMINGBIRD EATERY & BAR 28 Courtenay Pl | 04 801 6336 | Mon–Sun 3pm–late | hummingbird.net.nz Wellington's iconic eatery is now humming louder than ever. Situated in the heart of Courtenay Place, Hummingbird serves fresh, seasonal and locally sourced produce in a casual bistro environment, alongside world-class cocktails and fun surroundings. LUNCH Not open for Lunch DINNER $40 Choose any two courses
plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter Sugar-cured Wairarapa venison carpaccio with smoked Zany Zeus yoghurt, foraged winter berries, cloves and Prana Greens beet tips OR Button mushroom tartare with The Nut Store walnuts, soy, foraged Mt Victoria herbs and flax seeds
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Festival Dish Hay-baked Longbush Pork belly with Granny's burnt carrots, pickled Martinborough Vineyard green grapes and fennel OR Manuka-smoked Wharekauhau lamb rump and belly bacon with salted beans and heritage beetroot Dessert Kingsmeade Sunset blue cheese and Whittaker’s white chocolate doughnut with pear, praline and Johner Estate Sauvignon Blanc jelly OR All My Favourite Chocolate Bars: Caramel, roast white chocolate, honey, and corn, with Zany Zeus crème fraîche Beverage Te Kairanga Pinot Noir 2014, Martinborough Vineyard Reisling 2012 or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda COCKTAIL $20
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Gorse Reviver Lighthouse Gin with calvados, Cocchi Americano, housemade gorse flower gomme, The Daily Squeeze lemon juice, egg white and bitters, garnished with edible flowers. Accompanied by Longbush Pork belly with apple praline curd, pineapple, and fennel ferment Mocktail version available
JANO BISTRO 270 Willis St | 04 382 9892 | Tue–Sun 5pm–late, Closed Mon | janobistro.co.nz Jano Bistro is a seasonally-inspired restaurant showcasing fresh local produce. Located in a beautifully restored historical cottage, diners are encouraged to explore new flavour combinations and indulge their culinary palate from our á la carte or seven course degustation menu. LUNCH Not open for Lunch DINNER $70 Three courses plus a
Wellington regional beverage Starter Zany Zeus feta with Capital Produce parsnips and pears, and The Nut Shop walnuts (GF, V) OR Yellow Brick Road Ōra King salmon with Capital Produce watercress, On Trays yuzu juice and mussels (GF, DF, NF) Festival Dish Rannoch Farm Red Devon beef with beetroot, horseradish and onions (GF, DF, NF) OR Red cabbage with Commonsense Organics prunes, On Trays parmesan and The Nut Shop hazelnuts
JUNIPER RESTAURANT & BAR 1/142 Featherston St (entrance on Johnston St) | 04 499 3668 | Mon–Fri 10am–late, Sat 5pm–late, Closed Sun | juniperrestaurant.co.nz Juniper perfectly balances the business of being a restaurant with the attractions of a sophisticated central city bar. The food is European with touches of Pacific and Aotearoa. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage DINNER $39 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish (LUNCH) Randwick Meat braised pork belly with apple ginger chutney, parsnip purée, watercress and jus (GF, DF, NF) OR (LUNCH) Wellington Trawling pan-fried fish with creamy Bidvest dill sauce (NF) OR (DINNER) Roast Bidvest corn-fed chicken breast with Bidvest creamed potato, caponata, broccolini and jus (GF option) OR (DINNER) Randwick Meats lamb rump in herbs and mustard with pea purée, broccolini, chickpeas and onion sauce (GF) Dessert Orange citrus cake with Kāpiti vanilla bean ice cream (NF) OR Kāpiti vanilla bean cheesecake on pistachio crust with passionfruit Beverage Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc 2016, ParrotDog DeadCanary or Moore Wilson’s Fresh orange juice
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KANTEEN 7 Waterloo Quay | 04 470 7744 | Mon–Fri 7am–4pm, Closed Sat & Sun | kanteen.co.nz Kanteen is an inviting café with an emphasis on fresh, local, seasonal foods, and a sustainable outlook, with 100% compostable packaging. We have a full kitchen and are in early baking up a storm, preparing fresh salads and interesting counter food and offer an all day menu. LUNCH $15 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional non-alcoholic beverage DINNER Not open for Dinner Festival Dish Wellington Trawling pankocrumbed fish finger buttie with Arobake bread, cos and Capital Egg and gherkin mayonnaise (NF) OR Randwick Meats open rump steak sammie with onion jam and Mediterranean Foods mozzarella on Pandoro Turkish bread (NF) Dessert Whittaker's Dark Ghana dipped doughnut sandwich with Carello del Gelato jelly gelato Beverage Goodbuzz Lemon Ginger or Organic Coffee Booch BURGER $18.50 My Big Fat Greek Burger Parkvale Mushrooms with Zany Zeus halloumi, beetroot relish, rocket and tomato on an Arobake bun, with Greek fried potatoes (NF, V)
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Buffalo Chicken Burger Parmesan-coated chicken breast with Beehive Premier bacon, red cabbage slaw, Kāpiti Pakari smoked cheddar, chunky Ōtaki guacamole, smoked paprika aioli, in a Pandoro gourmet bun, with fries (NF) Garage Project beer match Hāpi Daze COCKTAIL $18
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Bloody Mexican Sauza Gold tequila with fresh lime, Bidvest Black Doris plum, sugar and soda. Accompanied by grilled Thai chicken kebab (GF, DF, NF) Mocktail version available
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Dessert Fix & Fogg peanut butter with bananas, gingerbread and manuka honey (GF, DF) OR Whittaker's chocolate, chocolate, chocolate! (GF, DF, NF) Beverage Alexander 'Dusty Road' Pinot Noir 2011, Coney 'Ragtime' Riesling 2014 or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda
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L'AFFARE 27 College St | 04 385 9748 | Mon–Fri 7am–4pm, Sat 8am–4pm, Sun 9am–4pm | laffare.co.nz Over the past 25 years in our Wellington café, we’ve poached over two million eggs, served four million coffees and eight million customers. Come in and experience the madness that is L'affare. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER Not open for Dinner Festival Dish Crispy skin PrimeStar duck breast with candied beetroot, gorgonzola, roasted carrot, and Merlot and plum sauce (GF) OR Spiced slow-roasted Harringtons pork belly with ginger and honey-roasted yams, fennel slaw, cashews and apple sauce (GF) Continued next page...
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Dessert Panna cotta with Wellington Chocolate Factory dark chocolate and Paekakariki lemon rhubarb Beverage Julicher Estate 99 Rows Pinot Noir 2012, Cottier Estate ‘Emily’ Chardonnay 2015 or L'affare coffee BURGER $22 / + BEER $27
Tipsy Daisy Randwick Meats Cabernet beef patty with creamy mustard, jalapeño, tomato, Zany Zeus ricotta and red onion in an Arobake ciabatta seeded bun, with handcut fries Garage Project beer match Pils 'n' Thrills
LAUNDRY 240 Cuba St | 04 384 4280 | Mon–Fri 4.30pm–3am, Sat & Sun 10am–3pm | facebook.com/LaundryOnCuba Laundry is a funky little Cuba Street bar making a name for itself with fantastic food and great music. Coming second in the 2014 Visa WOAP! Best Burger + Beer Match, and first in 2015, Laundry is a must-try dining stop for sure. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $34 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Cajun Fish Burger: Cajunspiced local catch blue warehou with Louisiana remoulade, housemade secret salsa and chipotle aioli on an Arobake bun OR Vegan Pulled ‘Pork’ Burger: Pulled soy smoky ‘pork’ with Garage Project Garagista barbeque sauce, apple and mint slaw on an Arobake bun (DF, V) Dessert Lemon meringue pie with Zany Zeus cream Beverage Te Kairanga Chardonnay 2014, Panhead Supercharger or Gingerella Ginger Ale BURGER $15 / + BEER $25
Sumatran Steak Burger Pirinoa-raised, spiced and braised steak with pickled slaw and spicy sauce on an Arobake bun Garage Project beer match Hakituri COCKTAIL $20
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The Laundry Mary The Laundry’s own savoury specialty. Homemade tomato juice with vodka, Worcestershire, Huffman’s Hot Sauce, garnished with a slab of bacon and local veges. Accompanied by spiced cornmeal batter hush puppies containing delicious dollops of Zany Zeus halloumi (GF, V) Mocktail version available
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LEUVEN BELGIAN BEER CAFÉ 135-137 Featherston St | 04 499 2939 | Mon–Sun 11am–late | leuven.co.nz Leuven Belgian Beer Café is a little touch of Europe in the heart of Wellington city. Set in a fully refurbished 1907 historic building, Leuven offers a tantalising mix of genuine Belgian beers, the finest local wines and a well regarded menu of traditional Belgian cuisine. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Two courses. Add a Wellington regional beverage for $10 Festival Dish Randwick Meats glazed pork belly salad with drunken Davis Trading beans, Capital Produce spring greens and beetroot chutney (GF, DF, NF) OR Ovenbaked Parkvale Mushrooms with Capital Produce capsicum and onion cream on Leuven waffle chips (GF, DF, NF) Dessert Homemade waffle with Capital Produce fresh fruit, Davis Trading maple syrup and Kāpiti ice cream Beverage Johner Estate Pinot Gris 2015 or L’affare coffee BURGER $18.90 The Mussel Up Leuven’s world famous mussel patty with Randwick Meats bacon, Capital Produce spring salad and Tirohanga aioli in a Zaida’s mini foccacia bun, with frites
LITTLE BEER QUARTER 6 Edward St | 04 803 3304 | Mon 3pm–late, Tue–Sun 12noon–late | littlebeerquarter.co.nz Little Beer Quarter is Wellington's hidden away gem – our pub style menu celebrates great beer and complements our selection of over 100 bottled beers, with 15 rotating beers on tap, including two handpulls. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Upgrade your beverage to regional beer matches for $15 Festival Dish Tuatara Dubbel-braised beef shortrib with spent grain-fed bacon, okra, Māori potatoes and yams OR Pulled
jackfruit with smoky beans, kūmara, pickled snap peas, Clareville Bakery bread and vegan ‘butter’ (DF, V) Dessert Panhead Canhead Hardtail Henry Oaked Stout ice cream with crushed speculaas cookies and stewed pears Beverage ParrotDog Bloodhound, The Edge Pinot Noir 2015, Flight filter coffee or Six Barrel Soda Co. grapefruit and hops soda
Fruit Mart shiitake patty with airdried venison and cherry and yum yum slaw (GF, DF, NF) Garage Project beer match Lola
BURGER $21 / + BEER $35
Reinheitsgeburger Paying homage to old brewing guidelines – 200g beef patty with ParrotDog Red IPA cheddar, spent grain-fed bacon and pickles on a malted barley bun Garage Project beer match Pernicious Weed COCKTAIL $20
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The LBQ ‘Red Eye’ Caesar Panhead Port Road Pilsner and 42Below vodka with housemade clamato juice and rimmed with dried horopito and kawakawa salt. Accompanied by a smoked mussel, On Trays chorizo and housemade pickles Mocktail version available
LOGAN BROWN RESTAURANT 192 Cuba St | 04 801 5114 | Wed–Sat 12noon–4pm, Closed Mon, Tue & Sun all day (for an event), Wed–Sat evenings (for an event) | loganbrown.co.nz Logan Brown constantly search for the soul of New Zealand through their food. From this treasured country, they source beautiful ingredients from extraordinary people who nurture and harvest them. They combine these in original ways that tell the story of that land and the people who produced them. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER Not open for Dinner (for events) Festival Dish Coq au Vin duck confit with Cuba Fruit Mart artichoke, Ohariu Valley kale gratin and Greytown apples (GF, NF) or Fish Factory Palliser butterfish with Acheron Vineyard Pinot Noir-braised octopus, Kingsmeade feta and celeriac remoulade (GF, DF, NF) Dessert Trip to the Dairy: Wellington Chocolate Factory shake, Carrello del Gelato banana gelato with waffle cone and "10 cent mixture" Beverage Johner Estate Sauvignon Blanc Single Vineyard 'Sur Lie' 2014 or Six Barrel Soda Co. grapefruit and hops soda BURGER $26 / + BEER $37
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LOUIS SERGEANT SWEET COUTURE 146 Featherston St | 04 499 8475 | Mon–Fri 8am–5.30pm, Sat & Sun 9am–5.30pm | louissergeant.co.nz Experience French pâtisserie at its best, as Louis Sergeant crafts sweet and savoury delights into works of edible art. Delight your senses at this contemporary Salon de Thé, where modern gastronomy meets French tradition. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER Not open for Dinner Festival Dish Bourguignon Pot Pie: Slow-cooked Preston’s beef with button mushrooms and On Trays smoked bacon in housemade puff pastry OR Whole baked black garlic-infused camembert with truffle brioche toast, tamarillo chutney and Capital Produce herb salad (GF option) Dessert Your choice of Louis’ fine French pâtisserie from the cabinet Beverage Johner Pinot Noir 2014, Escarpment The Edge Pinot Gris 2015 or Louis Sergeant Citron Champs-Élysées BURGER $20 / + BEER $26
Le Canard Du Roy On Trays duck confit and duck liver parfait with Capital Produce zucchini, citrus and micro-herb salad, prune chutney and truffle mayonnaise in a truffle brioche bun Garage Project beer match Aro Noir
MATTERHORN 106 Cuba St | 04 384 3359 | Mon–Thu 3pm–late, Fri 11am–late, Sat & Sun 10am– late | matterhorn.co.nz A scene of assembly for Wellington’s creative cognoscenti, the Matterhorn welcomes a multicoloured array of clientele. Originally a Swiss coffee house, opened in 1963, it has metamorphosed into a regular’s restaurant, café, cocktail bar and supper club, where attitude is valued over attire. Continued next page...
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Wellington regional beverage. Upgrade your beverage to wine matches for $25 Starter Homegrown rhubarb with Matterhorn's rooftop young radish, cashew cream, toasted buckwheat and seaweed (V) Festival Dish Open lasagne with Parkvale Mushroom cassoulet, Jerusalem artichoke and caramelised onion consommé (V) Cheese Brian’s raw milk cheese with pickled figs, brioche and toasted seeds (V) Dessert Wellington Chocolate Factory chocolate with Matterhorn's rooftop honey, Flight coffee and quince Beverage Martinborough Vineyard Grava Pinot Noir 2014 or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda COCKTAIL $25
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A Regional Tale Bourbon with dessert wine, chocolate bitters, limoncello, thyme liqueur and Palliser Estate Methode Traditionelle. Accompanied by bone marrow fudge, oxtail and almonds. Mocktail version available
Morrison Kent House, 105 The Terrace | 04 499 5209 | Mon–Fri 7am–late | ministryoffood.co.nz The Ministry of Food is a well-known family-owned haven which has been providing great food and hospitality for over 28 years. We live for quality food, wine and beer, and prepare all our menu items from scratch with simple and honest products, served in a relaxed contemporary environment.
41 Dixon St | 04 894 6982 | Mon–Sun 12noon–late | mexico.net.nz Drenched in bright colour and spiked with bold Mexican imagery, Mexico is an immersive dining experience inspired by the street cuisine and culture of it’s namesake nation. Mexico celebrates the vibrant, fresh and lighter side of Mexican cuisine, with a range of authentic and fusion Mexican dishes. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a
Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $30 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish (LUNCH) Prawn Tostada: Wellington Trawling whole tiger prawns marinated in chilli agua with cucumber milk, chilli, fennel, soft microgreens and chicharron (fine pork crackling) served in a white corn tortilla OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Blackened Squid Tostada: Wellington Trawling squid with pickled pineapple, avocado, cucumber milk, Jina's crisp kale, cacahuetes (chilli-spiced peanuts) and baby sorrel OR (DINNER) Taco Dorado: Potatoes and free range grilled chicken with Jina's green tomato salsa, golden garlic chips, cucumber milk, white slaw and coriander Dessert Churros in cinnamon sugar with dark chocolate and rosemary ganache, and salted caramel crumb
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Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Venison osso buco with Whittaker’s Dark Ghana sauce, brussel sprouts, Zany Zeus smoked yoghurt and pommes dauphine (NF) OR Tarragon oil confit salmon with beetroot carpaccio, shaved homegrown horseradish, parsley and rocket salad (GF, DF, NF) Dessert House preserved Golden Queen peaches with dacquoise, Kāpiti gingernut ice cream and candied macadamias Beverage Te Kairanga Runholder Pinot Noir 2013, Palliser Estate Chardonnay 2014, Garage Project Hakituri or Housemade lemon syrup and soda BURGER $20.50 / + BEER $30.50
Mega Omega Burger Korean gogimarinated salmon with housemade kimchi slaw and pickled cucumber in a Ministry of Food sesame bun, with handcut fries Garage Project beer match Hakituri
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Beverage The Edge Pinot Gris 2015, Garage Project ‘Beer’ or Bootleggers lime soda
Beverage ParrotDog Bitterbitch or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $15 Guajillo Pork Torta Pork patty with cumin-spiced frijoles, beet-stained radish, white slaw, onion, and salsa de ajo in a smothered bun with olive powder
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36 Courtenay Pl | 04 384 8015 | Mon– Sat 11.30am–10pm, Sun 3pm–10pm | mishmosh.co.nz Right in the middle of Wellington’s busiest strip, Mishmosh serves not-your-everyday mix of burgers and beers, with small plates and the occasional dessert to boot. LUNCH $15 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional non-alcoholic beverage DINNER $25 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Grilled Moana Pacific cod with pāuā and scallop fritter, greens and citrus mayonnaise OR PrimeStar slowroasted pork with fennel mayonnaise, apple chutney and slaw on a Zaida’s milk bun Dessert Kaffee Eis loaded rocky road doughnut or Kaffee Eis loaded lamington doughnut Beverage Black Dog Chomp or Six Barrel Soda Co. long drink BURGER $15 That Sh*t Cray Poached Moana Pacific crayfish with housemade celery and dill mayonnaise and sriracha in a Zaida’s milk bun, with ready salted potato chips
MONSOON POON 12 Blair St | 04 803 3555 | Mon-Fri 11am–late, Sat–Sun 5pm–late | monsoonpoon.co.nz Monsoon Poon is a vibrant and busy South East Asian restaurant. With an open kitchen, guests can watch chefs prepare an array of delicacies from the varied cuisines of this equatorial region. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage DINNER $35 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Spice-crumbed Moana Pacific fish fillet with sweet potato fries, Asian slaw and burnt chilli mayonnaise, served tiffin-style (DF, NF) OR Viet ‘Insalata Caprese’ with Hing's silken tofu, mint, Prana Green’s mustard cress and Lot Eight Vietnamese oil (GF, DF, NF, V) Dessert Banana, chocolate and hazelnut wontons with Kaffee Eis gelato and Cocodeli spiced cinnamon drizzle
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Xi'an Smash Burger Cabernet Foods pork and lamb patty with sesame peanut mayonnaise, red onion, Asian herbs and Zany Zeus raita, with sweet potato fries Garage Project beer match Hakituri COCKTAIL $14
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Uncle Ho's Iced Rum Coffee Wooden Spoon ‘Cha Phe Da’ ice cream with Flight espresso, Zany Zeus cream, condensed milk and a burst of Stolen Dark Rum. Accompanied by Wellington Chocolate Factory coconut milk chocolate Mocktail version available
MÜNCHEN: FOOD HALL & BIER HAUS 6 Queens Wharf | 04 979 7386 | Mon–Sun 11am–late | munchen.co.nz Set down on Queens Wharf, München is Wellington’s first authentic Bavarian bier haus. Serving the best of German food and beer, be sure to bring a big appetite to tackle their signature pork knuckles or schnitzels. Prost! LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $50 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Yellow Brick Road linecaught hapuku with vanilla honey-roasted brussel sprouts, kūmara and apples with carrot and Pernod sauce (GF) OR Cabernet Foods old-school corned silverside with horseradish parsley sauce and bouillon vegetables (GF) Dessert Wellington Chocolate Factory chocolate mousse with pistachio cream and Turkish delight bubbles or Kaiserschmarrn (torn crêpes) with vanilla custard and macerated sultanas Beverage Panhead Hermann Holeshot Hoppenweisse, Nga Waka Pinot Noir 2011 or Six Barrel Soda Co. cherry and pomegranate soda BURGER $23 / + BEER $29
The Blitzkrieg Burger Thick-cut Cabernet Foods Bavarian meatloaf with apple sauerkraut and beer mustard on a Brezelmania onion roll, with fat chips and goulash salt (DF) Garage Project beer match Pils 'n' Thrills
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56 Victoria St | 04 499 7548 | Mon–Sat 11am–late, Closed Sun | museeatery.co.nz Muse Eatery & Bar (formerly Muse on Allen) has relocated to 56 Victoria Street. Catering for any occasion from casual drinks to special events, we pride ourselves on providing great food and service in a relaxed atmosphere.
170 Cuba St | 04 802 5266 | Lunch Mon–Fri 11am–3pm, Sat & Sun 8am–3pm, Dinner Tue–Sat 5.30pm–late | oliverestaurant.co.nz Olive is an institution on Cuba Street. We offer an eclectic experience from morning 'til evening in an inspiring atmosphere. Our menus are created around seasonal produce and the use of traditional and progressive techniques resulting in balanced and innovative dishes.
199 Cuba St | 04 385 3229 | Mon–Fri 11am–late, Sat & Sun 12noon–late | ombra.co.nz Ombra is a Venetian bacaro (backstreet bar) serving simple rustic Italian fare, craft beers and local and Italian wines. A great meeting place for locals and friends to enjoy a lively, authentic Italian experience.
LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $59 Three courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Entrée Gremolata-crumbed Wairarapa lamb rack with braised lamb raviolo, pumpkin and Panhead Blacktop Oat Stout poached shallots OR Fish Factory fish pot pie with warmed Clareville Bakery sourdough Festival Dish Crispy-skin free range chicken breast with Clareville Bakery croissant sauce, carrots and Kāpiti tamarillos OR Bongusto pappardelle with Wairarapa beef cheek ragoût, Parkvale portobellos and On Trays parmigiano-reggiano Dessert Textures of Whittaker’s chocolate with orange OR Muse Mess: Clareville Bakery meringue with Zany Zeus cream and On Trays aged balsamic Beverage Panhead Pilsner, Nga Waka Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Flight coffee or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $29 The BBW Wairarapa wagyu beef with baby watercress, Kāpiti aged gouda and mayonnaise in a Clareville Bakery brioche bun, with triple-cooked chips
LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $12 Starter (DINNER) | Festival Dish (LUNCH) The Nut Store cashew vegan ‘mozzarella’ with Cuba Fruit Mart broccolini and artichoke pesto (DF, V) OR Yoghurt-braised Wharekauhau lamb ribs with pickled cucumber and free range son-in-law egg (GF, NF)
Festival Dish (DINNER) Poached chicken mousse with sunflower seed risotto, chestnuts and Prana Greens micro herbs (GF) OR Parkvale Mushroom pie with pine nut gremolata and Cuba Fruit Mart cauliflower demi glace (V) Dessert Whittaker’s chocolate reverse fondue Beverage Johner Estate Pinot Gris 2015 or Six Barrel Soda Co. cucumber and mint soda BURGER $20 / + BEER $29
LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $40 Three courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Involtini Milanese di eggplant with crescenza, Yellow Brick Road smoked eel and Prana Greens sprouts (NF) OR Involtini Milanese di eggplant with Zany Zeus smoked ricotta and Prana Greens pink kale sprouts (NF) Festival Dish Fish Factory stuffed squid with Parkvale Mushrooms, sautéed fennel and gremolata (DF, NF) OR Parkvale Mushrooms and fennel risotto with Olivo fennel infused olive oil (GF, NF, V) Dessert Brewtopia boysenberry saison panna cotta with mint jam and almond (GF) Beverage Te Muna Valley Italian Style Pinot Gris 2014, Garage Project ‘Beer’ or Flight coffee COCKTAIL $20
022 319 2364 | facebook.com/ Nannys-Food-Truck | See page 33 for locations Nanny's Food Truck is here to show Welly what real street food is all about. We provide fresh, fast, unique and innovative food fit for any appetite! BURGER $15 Mark 2.0 200g beef and lamb patty with cheese sauce, bacon, chipotle sauce, fried pickles, caramelized onion, homemade mayonnaise and fresh slaw on a Zaida's milk bun, with fries
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Deer O’ Dear Bambi ‘n’ Lola Preston’s smoked venison patty with Zany Zeus Greek yoghurt labne, Kingsmeade Landsdowne gouda, beetroot and sabudana sandige in a Clareville Bakery beetroot bun Garage Project beer match Lola COCKTAIL $22.50
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Gin ‘n’ Joiy Lighthouse Gin with Almighty beetroot blackcurrant ginger juice, sparkling Riesling, lemon juice and rosemary. Accompanied by Preston’s spiced lamb cheeks on Clareville Bakery beetroot crostini Mocktail version available
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Windy Azzurri Aperol with amaro, green Chartreuse, Olivo orange infused olive oil, Zany Zeus mascarpone, kiwifruit jam and Whittaker’s chocolate. Accompanied by Yellow Brick Road oysters, Aperol, kiwifruit and Olivo orange infused olive oil salsa (GF, NF, V) Mocktail version available
The Friar Tuck Burger Randwick Meats housemade beef patty with Zany Zeus smoked brinza, Haewai Meadery honey mead and plum ketchup, and Scotty’s Meats bacon in an Arobake pain de mie bun, with pork crackling (NF) Garage Project beer match Hakituri
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LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Preston’s lamb saddle with masala lamb cheeks, Parkvale Mushrooms, sardalaise potatoes, Lot Eight extra virgin olive oil and chakra phool jus (GF, NF) OR Yellow Brick Road fish fillet with masala mash, tomato chutney, rawa fried onion, Prana Greens micro coriander and Lot Eight citrus infused olive oil (GF, NF) Dessert Baked Alaska with Gelissimo rose petal gelato, Zany Zeus yoghurt, Greytown Gold saffron and paan jelly Beverage Russian Jack Pinot Noir 2014, Garage Project ‘Beer’ or Arahi Kuratea
ONE80 RESTAURANT & LOUNGE BAR Level 7, Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay, 100 Oriental Pde | 04 385 0279 | Lunch Mon–Sun 12noon–2pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 6pm–9.30pm | one80restaurant.co.nz With views to dine for, One80 prides itself on blending indigenous flavours of New Zealand with Indian, French and international tastes of the world. Only the finest seasonal ingredients and freshest local market produce are sourced from boutique purveyors.
ONEBITES INDONESIAN GOURMET STREET FOOD 021 120 5472 | facebook.com/ Onebites-Indonesian-Gourmet-StreetFood | See page 33 for locations Onebites brings to Wellington an original taste of Indonesian gourmet street food in a modern style. We use fresh local ingredients to meet customer satisfaction on taste and quality. BURGER $14 Andalas Burger Pulled beef rendang with coriander aioli, pickles, caramelised onion, a sunny-side up egg and crunchy lettuce on a Pandoro bun
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ORTEGA FISH SHACK & BAR 16 Majoribanks St | 04 382 9559 | Tue–Sat 5.30pm–late, Closed Mon & Sun | ortega.co.nz Ortega Fish Shack serves fresh seafood in a relaxed and casual atmosphere, with great service and a terrific beer and wine list. Their philosophy is rooted in a genuine and life-long love of food, wine and good times around the table. Reservations and casual diners welcome. LUNCH Not open for Lunch DINNER $69 Three courses plus a
Wellington regional beverage Starter Roasted Meat Direct pork belly with Cuba Fruit Mart sweet tamarind, peanut slaw and coconut dressing (GF, DF) OR Fish Factory Kāpiti blue moki kokoda with Cuba Fruit Mart coconut, lime, salted cucumber, tomato and puffed wild rice (GF, DF, NF)
Festival Dish Braised Meat Direct beef cheek with Cuba Fruit Mart mashed potato, truffle oil and gravy (GF, NF) OR Fish Factory Kāpiti tarakihi with laksa sauce, vermicelli, spring onion, mung beans, deep fried Capital Egg and ginger oil (GF) Dessert Chocolate mousse with L’affare espresso mascarpone and Whittaker’s Dark Ghana ganache with chocolate crumb OR Coconut panna cotta with Cuba Fruit Mart fruits, passionfruit syrup and coconut sago (GF, NF) Beverage Murdoch James Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Pinot Gris 2013 or Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, or Ortega’s housemade 'Windy City Breezer' COCKTAIL $21.90
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PAN DE MUERTO MYSTIC MEXICAN CUISINE & TEQUILA BAR 82 Tory St | 04 913 4252 | Lunch Mon– Sat 11.30am–2pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 5pm–11pm | pandemuerto.co.nz Pan de Muerto is a Mexican dining lounge offering exceptional contemporary and traditional Mexican cuisine, an electric atmosphere, fabulous décor and professional friendly service. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Entrée Preston’s pulled pork chimichangas with chipotle aioli OR Crumbed jalapeños stuffed with three Kāpiti cheeses (V) Festival Dish Greytown Gold saffron risotto with Moana Pacific scallop ceviche and ancho tequila vinaigrette OR Guajillobraised Randwick Meats beef short rib with wasabi cream, soy and jalapeño glazed bok choy (GF) Dessert Whittaker's white chocolate and trés leches mousse with Carrello del Gelato margarita sorbet OR Churros: Mexican donuts with Whittaker’s Dark Ghana sauce Beverage Three Paddles Sauvignon Blanc 2013, ParrotDog BitterBitch or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $27 Mexico vs New Zealand Manuka-smoked Preston’s lamb cheek with barbeque adobo, guacamole, chipotle beetroot slaw, coriander and lime in a Clareville Bakery beetroot and thyme brioche bun, with baja fries
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Hello Sailor Smoke and Oakum’s Gunpowder Rum and Black Strap rum with Cuba Fruit Mart lime and spicy salted sugar syrup. Accompanied by smoked white warehou and sweet wasabi mayonnaise on crouton Mocktail version available
PLUM 103 Cuba St | 04 384 8881 | Mon 9am–6pm, Tue & Wed 9am–8pm, Thu & Fri 9am–10pm, Sat 8am–10pm, Sun 8am–6pm | plumcafe.nz Plum, proudly serving the best regional ingredients to guests since '07. With an ethos focused on fantastic service and great produce delivered in an iconic location, Plum is sure to offer something to suit all appetites. Free range, fair trade, good food.
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LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $55 Three courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add wine matches for $7 per glass Starter ParrotDog tempura-battered prawns with radish and orange and coriander infused oil (DF, NF, GF option) OR Cauliflower and Kāpiti Pakari aged cheddar soup (GF, NF, V) Entrée Smoked beetroot and Zany Zeus feta with cloud bread, citrus and watercress (GF, NF, V option) OR Duck liver pâté with rhubarb gel and Zaida's Turkish loaf (GF option) Festival Dish Braised Pirinoa Station lamb neck with Parkvale Mushroom mousse, gremolata, pea purée and garlic jus (GF) OR Moana Pacific fresh catch with walnut and parmesan crust, spinach and citrus butter (GF) Dessert Emporio espresso crème brûlée with spiced homegrown plums (GF, NF) OR Whittaker’s Dark Ghana Black Forest Eton mess (GF) Beverage Croft Sauvignon Blanc 2015, ParrotDog Pandemonium, Emporio single origin coffee or t leaf T BURGER $15 Mmmmm… Chicken! Coq au Vin buttermilk chicken with PrimeStar maple-glazed bacon, smoked cheddar, pickled slaw and housemade chipotle mayonnaise on a Zaida’s milk bun, with handcut fries and hot sauce (GF, NF)
PORTLANDER BAR & GRILL Rydges Hotel, 75 Featherston St | 04 498 3762 | Mon–Fri & Sun 6.30am–10.30pm, Sat 6.30am–late | portlander.co.nz Portlander injects the 'business' end of town with superb steak, classic cuisine, and a world-class whisky library seven days a week. The upmarket grill-house was winner of 'Best Restaurant’ at the 2015 Hospitality NZ Awards. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter Meat Direct ox cheek spiced doughnuts with On Trays Jamaican jerk and beetroot purée (NF) OR Preston’s lamb and veal sweetbreads with Mediterranean Food Warehouse crispy capers and tart cherry coulis (NF)
Festival Dish Cold-smoked Palliser Bay Station lamb rump hot pot with housemade pastry (NF, GF option) OR Free range pork fillet with Kāpiti Candies marshmallow with confit rhubarb and port jus (NF) Dessert Chilli and basil panna cotta with tomato and Mediterranean Food Warehouse vanilla jam (NF, GF) OR Hunter Reilly Honey salted honeycomb with Zelati handmade vanilla bean ice cream (V) Beverage Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir 2014 or Pinot Gris 2014, Black Dog Chomp or Hardieboys Fizzy Lemon or Ginger Ale BURGER $25 The Steakholder Medium rare rib eye with Scotty’s Meats double smoked bacon, fried egg, onions, melted Te Horo Swiss cheese, shoestring fries, seed mustard and Huffman’s Hot Sauce in an Arobake bun, with frickles and agria potato skins
PRAVDA CAFÉ 105 Customhouse Quay | 04 801 8858 | Mon–Sat 7.30am-9pm, Closed Sun | pravdacafe.co.nz Located in an elegant building of yesteryear with towering vaulted ceilings and home to Wellington’s own The Immigrant Son’s coffee, Pravda combines the simplicity of an Italian café with classic European-style dishes. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $55 Three courses. Upgrade your beverage to 75ml wine matches for $15 Entrée (DINNER) | Festival Dish (LUNCH) Wellington coast seafood chowder with housemade Ōtaki kūmara bread and Prana Greens sorrel (NF) OR Kingsmeade parmesan gnocchi with smoked eggplant, feta and Ōtaki zucchini (NF, V) Festival Dish (DINNER) Parkvale Mushroom and Ōtaki leek tartlet with Kingsmeade Pakari aged chedder and Prana Greens micros (GF, NF, V) OR Pork belly with parsnip, pickled beetroot, prune and mustard jus Dessert Whittaker's chocolate bar on Zany Zeus ice cream with Pinnacle Grove walnuts (GF) OR Poached Ōtaki pear with stone fruits, mascarpone and praline Beverage Te Kairanga Estate Chardonnay 2014, Tuatara Pilsner or The Immigrant’s Son espresso
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RESTAURANT 88 88 Tory St | 04 385 9088 | Tue–Sun 5.30pm–10pm, Closed Mon | restaurant88.co.nz Blended over thousands of years, from cultures fused together in one of South East Asia’s most diverse countries, comes the cuisine of Restaurant 88. Restaurant 88 presents sumptuous metropolitan Vietnamese flavours, service and atmosphere to restaurant-lovers with an eye for authenticity and style. LUNCH Not open for Lunch DINNER $45 Two courses plus a
Wellington regional beverage Entrée Vietnamese fresh rolls two ways OR Island Bay Butchery sticky baby back ribs with rice paddy herbs and caramel reduction Festival Dish Vietnamese lemongrass chicken (GF, DF, NF) OR Island Bay Butchery mixed grilled of pork, beef and spring rolls (GF, DF, NF)
Dessert Sticky rice pudding with pandan coconut sauce OR Kaffee Eis ice cream with crispy beehive wafer Beverage Panhead APA or Fresh young drinking coconut juice
mushroom salad, pork jus and steamed rice (GF) OR Ha Noi crispy Wellington Trawling ginger salmon with garlic bok choy and steamed rice (GF) Dessert Moore Wilson’s Vietnamese cream flan (GF) Beverage Johner Pinot Gris 2015, Craggy Range Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014 or Rock Yard housemade lemon, lime and bitters
SEIZE 17 Lambton Quay | 027 458 5886 | Mon–Fri 7am–3.30pm, Sat 9am–2.30pm, Closed Sun | seize.nz In the heart of Wellington's business district, Seize leads the charge for clean eating. Seize serves food that is nutritious, crisp, immediate and as local as you can get. It's all about grabbing what’s great and in season today – for everyday foodies. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a
SCOPA 141 Cuba St | 04 384 6020 | Mon–Fri 8am–late, Sat–Sun 9am–late | scopa.co.nz In the heart of Wellington’s vibrant dining culture, Scopa prides itself on bringing their own housemade fresh pasta and pizza to the table, and celebrating the best of Italian cuisine in a relaxed dining atmosphere. LUNCH $25 | DINNER $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 Festival Dish Roasted Wairarapa lamb shoulder with On Trays Italian beans, spinach and housesmoked tomato (GF, NF) OR Pan-fried pumpkin gnocchi with Kāpiti parmesan cream and crispy Cuba Fruit Mart onions (V) Dessert Scopa Mini Mac: Sesame macaroon with Whittaker’s chocolate, Te Horo raspberry and The Nut Store pistachios Beverage Pencarrow Pinot Gris 2014 or Pinot Noir 2014, ParrotDog DeadCanary, Gentlemen's Beans coffee or Scopa soda
Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER Not open for dinner Festival Dish Vegan Benedict: Housemade dehydrated bagel with spinach, avocado, portobello mushroom and vegan béarnaise sauce (GF, DF, V) OR Paleo Plate: Twice-cooked Village Meats pork belly with fried bacon and brussel sprouts (GF, DF) Dessert Vegan deconstructed Snickers slice (DF, GF) Beverage Daily Organics kombucha or Goodbuzz Brewing Co. kombucha BURGER $20 Beets Don't Kale My Vibe! Minced mushroom, diced beets and quinoa patty with housemade vegan aioli or housemade pickles and kraut, kale and dehydrated carrot chips (GF, DF, V)
BURGER $20 / + BEER $26
ROCK YARD 18 Allen St | 04 381 3930 | Mon–Thu & Sun 5pm–10pm, Fri–Sat 5pm–11.30pm | zomato.com/wellington/rock-yard-te-arowellington-city At Rock Yard you can experience the dedication to quality and the balance of intense flavours that Vietnamese cuisine is famous for. We source all our ingredients locally and have the freshest vegetables delivered on a daily basis. A relaxed atmosphere and innovative Asian inspired cocktails. LUNCH Not open for Lunch DINNER $40 Three courses plus a
Lasagna Topper Aged Wairarapa beef with Kāpiti mozzarella, lettuce, tomato and gherkin sandwiched between two pomodoro lasagna toppers Garage Project beer match Hāpi Daze COCKTAIL $18
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The Italian Witchdoctor Herbaceous botanical aperitivo with Lighthouse Gin, Amaro Averna, kawakawa tea, blood orange, grapefruit and Angostura bitters. Accompanied by Fish Factory baccalã on Scopa's housemade Italian focaccia Mocktail version available
Wellington regional beverage Starter Randwick Meats crystal pork and prawn dumpling (GF) OR Yan’s Vietnamese-roasted duck paper roll (GF) Festival Dish Saigon sticky Randwick Meats pork spare ribs with white
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SHED 5 Shed 5, Queens Wharf | 04 499 9069 | Lunch Mon–Sun 12noon–3pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 6pm–late | shed5.co.nz Shed 5 occupies one of the grandest buildings in central Wellington. Built in 1888 as a wool store it remains an historic link with New Zealand’s past. Beautifully restored in 1992, Shed 5 has become an iconic restaurant and maintains its standing as Wellington’s premier seafood dining destination.
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cumin crust fillet, braised neck and swede crepinette with honey carrot and chevre croquette (NF) Dessert Whittaker’s chocolate mousse with star anise custard, Pinot Noir pear gel and Kāpiti gingernut ice cream Beverage Palliser Estate Chardonnay 2014, Te Kairanga Runholder Pinot Noir 2014 or The Immigrant’s Son coffee
SIGLO 28 Courtenay Pl | 04 801 6100 | Mon–Sun 11am–late | siglo.co.nz In the last one hundred years the world has changed a lot – wars fought, whisky brewed, ideas formed. Siglo is our vision of the best of the last one hundred years, a tribute to what we believe is a hundred of the best spirits, beers, beverages and dishes the world has created. Siglo stands for the hundred. LUNCH $15 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional non-alcoholic beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $25 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Baked white bean and duck casserole with Zaida's fried baguette and Marmalada tangelo and star anise marmalade OR Kūmara, parsnip and swede crumble with Kingsmeade Wairarapa Jack cheddar and sautéed winter greens (V) Dessert Whittaker’s Dark Ghana and Coffee Supreme espresso brownie with Carrello del Gelato vanilla bean gelato Beverage Te Kairanga Pinot Noir 2014, Coffee Supreme coffee or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $15 / + BEER $20
Cerdo de Cerdo Longbush Pork free range pulled pork with sautéed cavolo nero, and apple and beetroot chutney in a Zaida’s sourdough bun, with roast kūmara chips on a pork crackling skewer Garage Project beer match Pils 'n' Thrills
LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Shed 5 Bouillabaisse: Roasted tarakihi with prawns, mussels, clams, squid and white bean and bacon cassoulet (GF, NF) OR Preston's lamb
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SLIM DAVEY'S FRIENDLY NEIGHBOURHOOD SALOON 18 Majoribanks St | 04 384 4486 | Tue–Sat 4pm–late | slimdaveys.co.nz Slim Davey's Friendly Neighbourhood Saloon is brought to you by the team from Ortega Fish Shack & Bar all housed in a restored pioneer cottage. There is a bar on each level with reliable, full strength liquor, salubrious local and imported wines, cult and popular beers and not the worst food in town! LUNCH Not open for Lunch DINNER $45 Three courses plus a
Wellington regional beverage Starter Prawn toast with minted cucumber and Slim's chilli jam OR Chickpea and smoked white warehou dip with Slim's flat bread Festival Dish Wiener sausage with Cuba Fruit Mart potato salad, American mustard and ketchup OR Fish Factory crumbed tarakihi with Cuba Fruit Mart green beans, fries and Slim's coriander chutney Dessert Ice cream sundae with peanut butter caramel, Whittaker's Peanut Slab and chocolate ganache Beverage Murdoch James Sauvignon Blanc 2013 or Cabernet 2012, Panhead Port Road Pilsner or homemade 'Fur Trapper's Surprise' BURGER $16.50 / + BEER $26.50
Slim Pickings Fried spicy chicken thigh with kimchi, crisp lettuce, salted cucumber and Japanese mayonnaise, with Slim’s fries Garage Project beer match Garagista COCKTAIL $19
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SOJOURN CAFÉ & BAR 147 The Terrace | 04 499 9500 | Mon–Fri 6.30am–10pm, Sat 3pm–late, Closed Sun | grandchancellorhotels.com/ james-cook-hotel-grand-chancellor Located in the lobby of the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor, Sojourn Café & Bar features fresh, locally sourced produce and a wide selection of local and overseas beverages. The perfect spot for a casual lunch, drinks and tapas or an evening meal. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter Coq au Vin pistachio-crumbed chicken tenderloin with tandoori eggplant and korma sauce with lemon and mint emulsion OR Jina's Tuscan soup with carrots, savoy cabbage, sweet corn, potatoes and Pandoro torn bread (V, GF) Festival Dish Bidvest chargrilled beef noisette with corned beef and potato hash, and yam and watercress salad with natural jus (GF) OR Nino pan-seared groper fillet with nori risotto, soy glazed seasonal vegetables and dashi and micro-radish greens Dessert Vanilla bean panna cotta with Zelati plum sorbet, quince and Whittaker’s chocolate crumble (NF) Beverage Kate Radburnd ‘Vine Velvet’ Pinot Noir 2014, Tuatara IPA or Goodbuzz Brewing Co. kombucha BURGER $19 Up Beet Beef Randwick Meats chorizo and beef patty with parmesan crisps, onion jam, mixed greens and fresh tomato in a beetroot bun, with Jina's tempura kūmara (NF)
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SOUTHERN CROSS GARDEN BAR RESTAURANT 39 Abel Smith St | 04 384 9085 | Mon–Fri 8am–late, Sat & Sun 9am–late | thecross.co.nz At the Southern Cross there is something for everyone. Be sure to visit if you’re after something a little bit different or just need a space to relax.
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LUNCH $15 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional non-alcoholic beverage DINNER $35 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter (DINNER) Free range chicken, zucchini and Zany Zeus feta meatballs with basil pesto zucchini noodles OR Walnut and Parkvale Mushroom meatballs with beetroot noodles and coconut bacon (GF, V)
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Chorizo hotdog in Pandoro bread with Zany Zeus brinza, caramelised onions and romesco sauce (NF) OR (LUNCH) Commonsense Organics carrot smoked hotdog with crispy fried brussel sprouts and gremolata (DF, NF, V) OR (DINNER) Wairarapa lamb tajine with spiced-orange caramelised kūmara, pumpkin, yams and couscous OR (DINNER) Stuffed aubergine tajine with spicedorange caramelised kūmara, pumpkin, yams and couscous (V, DF) Dessert Coconut cream rice pudding with figs and Carello del Gelato vanilla gelato or coconut yoghurt (GF) OR Maple-baked winter fruit with homemade gingernuts and vanilla gelato or coconut yoghurt Beverage (LUNCH) Banana chocolate fudge smoothie with Whittaker’s Dark Ghana topping OR (DINNER) Paper Road Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Garage Project Hakaturi, Havana coffee or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $21.50 / + BEER $29
Mac Daddy Mac 'n' Cheese burger with Kāpiti cheese, free range bacon and caramelised onions, with chips (NF, V) Garage Project beer match Hakituri
ST JOHNS BAR & RESTAURANT 5 Cable St | 04 801 8017 | Lunch Mon– Fri 11am–3pm, Sat & Sun 9am–3pm, Dinner Mon–Fri 5.30pm–11pm, Sat & Sun 5.30pm–11pm | stjohnsbar.co.nz St John’s has an outstanding history as the ambulance building in the 1930s, a great music venue in the late 1980s and 1990s, and now a modern, comfortable and stylish fit out make this art deco architectural masterpiece the place to visit any time of year. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $59 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Roberto's pappardelle with wild hare, Harringtons smoked bacon, grain
mustard and watercress (DF, NF) OR Moana Pacific roasted skate wings with Jerusalem artichoke purée, cavolo nero and hazelnut beurre noisette (GF) Dessert Lot Eight olive oil and Wellington Chocolate Factory dark chocolate mousse with lavender sable (GF) Beverage Coney Pizzicato Pinot Noir 2013 or Rallentando Riesling 2013, Black Dog Chomp or Almighty Organic Juice BURGER $14 Lamb Of God Preston’s lamb patty with wilted spinach and goat's curd in a Clareville Bakery beetroot and thyme bun (GF, NF) COCKTAIL $18
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STERLING 101 The Terrace | 04 260 5002 | Mon–Sat 7am–10pm, Sun 7am–9pm | sterling.net.nz Sterling is a modern eatery and bar offering a comfortable haven to eat, drink and relax. A woodfired oven provides a focal point for the menu, which features a selection of seasonal vegetables, meats and salads. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $50 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Woodfired Parkvale Mushrooms with Kingsmeade pecorino, house herb oil and Fantail Grove hazelnut herb salad OR Octopus terrine with oyster purée, pickled celery and potato, local wine jelly and Prana Greens micro herbs Festival Dish Crispy pork belly with buttered mash, watercress and fennel with sweet and sour capsicum (GF, NF) OR Paremata line-caught moki with cauliflower and grain salad, Zany Zeus yoghurt and tahini (GF, V) Dessert Woodfire-roasted Penray pear tart with coconut and Love Honey honey (NF) Beverage Murdoch James Estate Pinot Gris 2013, ParrotDog Pandemonium, Peoples coffee or Almighty Organic Juice BURGER $22 Sterling Burger Awatoru venison burger with beetroot relish, housesmoked cheese, juniper pickled celeriac and Sterling secret sauce, with truffled shoestrings
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TEQUILA JOE'S 43 Vivian St | 04 802 5637 | Tue 4pm– 10pm, Wed–Thu 12noon–10pm, Fri–Sat 12noon–12midnight, Sun 12noon–9pm, Closed Mon | tequilajoes.co.nz Smack bang in the middle of the Cuba and Courtenay Precincts, Tequila Joe’s has brought Tex-Mex back to the capital city. The vibe is sure to impress, with an openkitchen and a cocktail and craft beer bar. LUNCH $15 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional non-alcoholic beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $37.50 Two courses plus Wellington a regional beverage Festival Dish Wild West Wairarapa Chilli: Lush cuts of local lamb in traditional Texas chilli with Texas toast (GF option) OR Wild West Mushroom Chilli: Parkvale Mushrooms in traditional Texas chilli with Texas toast (V, GF option) Dessert Zany Zeus cream and banana pudding Beverage Garage Project Lola or Hakituri, or BBQ Joe ruby red grapefruit soda BURGER $22 Bacon Cheeseburger Chimichanga Randwick Meats smoked bacon burrito cheeseburger with picante barbeque mayonnaise in an Farrah's tortilla, with Baja fries (V & GF option)
Festival Dish Smoke & Mirrors Carnivore Sharing Platter: Preston’s manukasmoked mutton backstrap, Harringtons whiskey oak smoked free range pork shoulder, Fix & Fogg Smoke and Fire peanut butter superslaw, Welllington Trawling smoked kawhai pâté with Kāpiti parmesan crisps, and Zany Zeus smoked brinza cheese fondue OR Smoke & Mirrors Herbivore Sharing Platter: Smoked Ōtaki vegetable ratatouille, Zany Zeus smoked brinza cheese fondue, Fix & Fogg Smoke and Fire peanut butter superslaw, maple smoked Parkvale Mushrooms with romesco, and hickory smoked beetroot, avocado and pea salad Dessert Affogato with Kāpiti vanilla ice cream, fennel, whiskey and Revive organic espresso. (GF, NF) Beverage Pencarrow Chardonnay or Pinot Noir 2015, Black Dog Chomp, Libertine Blends Runaway Rose tea or Revive organic coffee BURGER $25 / + BEER $33
The G.C.B. Chilli garlic grilled chicken thigh with lime-spiked yoghurt, almondcrumbed tomatillos, iceberg lettuce and housemade tomato relish in a croissant bun, with kumara chips Garage Project beer match Persephone COCKTAIL $20
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166 Willis St | 04 931 6161 | Mon–Fri 7am–late, Sat & Sun 9am–late | thearborist.co.nz Our Eatery prides itself on serving fresh and local ingredients with a modern and fun twist. We have a focus on healthy wholesome food that can cater to every pallet and dietary requirement. Our Rooftop bar sits seven stories high and specialises in floral and herb inspired cocktails and beverages.
63 Courtney Pl | 04 384 6416 | Lunch Fri–Sun 12noon–2.30pm, Dinner Mon–Thu 4pm–9pm & Fri–Sun 5pm–9pm | bangalorepoloclub.co.nz Established in Bangalore in 1859, The Bangalore Polo Club is proud to celebrate 150 years of triumphant polo and excellence in hospitality by opening the first affiliate clubrooms on foreign soil. The clubrooms are opulent, the menu diverse, the experience unique and the service outstanding.
LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Upgrade your dessert to our cocktail and canapé match for $10
LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Three courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Black Dog Golden Lab beerbattered Moana Pacific squid with fresh
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mango salad and sweet chilli aioli (GF) OR Smoked Preston’s beef carpaccio with roasted carrots, artichoke and salsa verde Festival Dish Slow-roasted Preston’s lamb shoulder with minted gratin, rosemary and pink pepper jus (GF) OR Satay crusted Moana Pacific salmon fillet on mustard sauce with bok choy, carrot and tarragon purée (GF) Dessert Chocolate torte with Gelissimo salted caramel gelato OR Boozy Kāpiti vanilla bean ice cream affogato with coffee and choice of liqueur Beverage Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir 2014, Black Dog Golden Lab or t leaf T BURGER $17.50 Vietnamese Burger (Bánh mì) Preston’s chicken with crisp bacon, fresh coriander, pickled radish and jalapeño mayo, with shoestring fries COCKTAIL $18
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Churchill Toast Lighthouse Gin with fresh lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, egg white, basil leaves and a dash of orange bitters served in chilli pepper-rimmed Martini glass. Accompanied by stuffed peppadews and chorizo croquettes Mocktail version available
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Drunken Affogato Smooth vodka espresso martini poured over Kāpiti vanilla ice cream infused with fennel and whiskey syrup. Accompanied by housemade doughnut bites and Wellington Chocolate Factory chilli chocolate sauce. Mocktail version
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THE BRESOLIN 278 Willis St | 04 801 5152 | Mon–Thu 7am–10pm, Fri 7am–10.30pm, Sat & Sun 9am–10pm | thebresolin.co.nz Born from our love of all things delicious and awesome, The Bresolin is a unique bar, restaurant and courtyard where the good times roll. The restored Edwardian villa offers a mix of modern and classic design, creating stylish surroundings with a friendly and relaxed vibe. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert $10 DINNER $35 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Split pea dhal with eggplant, Zany Zeus paneer and cucumber yoghurt (GF, NF, V) OR Braised beef short rib with burnt onion, cavolo nero and pickled spring onion (GF, DF, NF) Dessert Lavender panna cotta with poached tamarillo and pear, and roasted Whittaker's white chocolate (GF, NF) Beverage Alexander Pinot Noir 2011, Johner Pinot Gris 2013, ParrotDog DeadCanary, The Bresolin soda pop or Gentlemen’s Beans coffee BURGER $20 Fowl Play Fried chicken with American cheese, iceberg lettuce, pickled jalapeños and ‘Comeback Sauce’ in a Bresolin bun
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Captain Nemo's Demise Gin with rosemary, honey, lemon and bitters with a sea salt rim. Accompanied by a harpoon of cured fish, stuffed olive, cornichon and pickled pepper
THE FEATHERSTON Cnr Featherston & Johnston Sts | 04 472 4045 | Mon–Sun 10.30am– 10.30pm | thefeatherston.nz Acclaimed as Wellington’s finest city bar, The Featherston offers carefully considered range of plates plus a beverage list including beers from local brewers and a five-star wine selection. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Wairarapa lamb rump sous-vide then chargrilled with Parkvale Mushroom risotto (GF, NF) OR Wellington Fish Factory salmon and warehou fillets in filo parcel with béarnaise sauce and ribbon vegetables (NF) Dessert Whittaker’s chocolate and hazelnut torte with honeycomb nuggets (GF) Beverage Matahiwi Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2016 or Pinot Noir 2015, ParrotDog ClippedWing or L'affare coffee BURGER $19 The Pig Mac Slowsmoked pulled pork with red cabbage, fennel and apple slaw in a brioche bun with housemade barbeque sauce, smoked apple fritter and fries (NF)
THE GENERAL PRACTITITONER Cnr Willis & Boulcott Sts | 04 499 6001 | Mon–Sun 11am–late | thegp.co.nz The General Practitioner has been put together to offer the best in New Zealand beer and food in a relaxed gastropub environment. The General Practitioner takes its name from its history, the building was originally constructed for Dr. Henry Pollen in 1902.
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LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Chicken liver pâté on Wadestown Bakery bread with Kāpiti apple relish OR Seafood chowder with tarakihi, salmon and green lipped mussels Festival Dish Three Paddles Pinot Noir Coq au Vin with Bongusto pasta OR Steak Diane: Wairarapa sirloin with Parkvale Mushroom sauce and creamy Kāpiti mashed potatoes Dessert Whittaker’s Dark Ghana and chilli mousse with salted caramel brittle OR Baked lemon tart with Nga Waka Riesling reduction Beverage Three Paddles Pinot Noir 2013 or Six Barrel Soda Co. celery tonic with cucumber BURGER $22 / + BEER $30
Midtown Manhattan Burger Wairarapa beef brisket with homemade sauerkraut, Kāpiti kowhai gruyere cheese and pickles in a Wadestown Bakery carraway rye bun, with twice cooked hand-cut fries Garage Project beer match Hāpi Daze
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Beverage Kate Radburnd 'Vine Velvet' Pinot Noir 2014, Tuatara Pilsner or Hardieboys Lemonade BURGER $24 The B's Burger PrimeAngus beef patty with Village Meats black pudding, smoked cheddar, Meat Direct triple smoked bacon and beetroot relish in a Pandoro brioche bun
THE GREEK FOOD TRUCK 021 0496640 | See page 33 for locations Our vision is to bring deliciously authentic high quality Greek food to the streets of Wellington. We love meeting our friends/customers as we are a kitchen on wheels. Every day is different and we are combining our two loves, cooking and socialising. Opa! BURGER $16 Heracles Mitimiti (beef and pork) patty with grilled halloumi, chef’s tzatziki sauce, tomato, onion, beetroot relish and fried onions
THE GLASSHOUSE RESTAURANT & BAR 24 Hawkestone St | 04 473 2208 | Mon–Sun 7am–9.30pm | rydges.com/ thethorndon Glasshouse Restaurant and Bar, situated at The Thorndon Hotel by Rydges, offers a deliciously tempting menu from the grill to sharing platters. The Glasshouse is honest food cooked with passion by new Executive Chef Andy McHugh. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $40 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter House-smoked Meat Direct lamb loin with Jina’s roasted beetroot hummus and pickled baby vegetables Festival Dish Free range pork shoulder and apple crumble with blue cheese Gelissimo Gelato and sage custard (GF) OR Tamarillo tarte tatin with Zany Zeus feta panna cotta, onion marmalade, rosemary and chocolate dirt (V) Dessert Peanut butter Gelissimo Gelato and Pandoro jelly brioche with salted brittle, Wellington Chocolate Factory caramel chocolate and Gelissimo tea sorbet
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courgette, smoked pancetta rosti, baby rocket and tarragon aioli Dessert Koast Limoncello panna cotta with candied citrus peel syrup and baby sorrel Beverage Three Paddles Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Black Dog Golden Lab or Hardieboys Ginger Beer BURGER $25 The Hurricanes Bus Burger Inspired by Julian Savea: Meat Direct pulled pork and finger licking coconut milk ‘fried’ chicken with pineapple slaw and chilli mango salsa in a black ’n’ yellow Brezelmania bun
THE GREEN MAN PUB Cnr Willeston & Victoria Sts | 04 499 5440 | Mon 9am–late, Tue–Sat 7.30am–late, Closed Sun | thegreenmanpub.co.nz The Green Man Pub is one of Wellington’s busiest CBD gastro bars and was voted ‘Best Bistro’ in the Entertainment Book Gold Awards 2012/2013. The Green Man Pub is great for an informal catch up, lunch or after-work drinks. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish (LUNCH) Meat Direct shredded corned beef with spiced sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and Brezelmania ciabatta OR (LUNCH) Crumbed Zany Zeus halloumi with lettuce, roast tomato and basil aioli on Brezelmania chilli corn baguette OR (DINNER) Meat Direct lamb shank in puff pastry with kūmara mash, fresh peas, Pinot jus and mint sauce OR (DINNER) Meat Direct beef fillet with golden kūmara,
THE GRILL AT THE AMORA HOTEL 170 Wakefield St | 04 473 3900 | Mon–Sun 6.30am–10.30pm | wellington.amorahotels.com The Grill offers an award-winning menu with a fusion of contemporary New Zealand and International cuisine, matched perfectly with quality New Zealand wines. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Locally caught fish bouillabaisse with rouille and garlic toasts OR Kāpiti bocconcini with peas, broad beans, mint and lime-infused olive oil (GF, V) Festival Dish (LUNCH) Randwick Meats confit free range pork shoulder with saffron risotto and Jina’s jerusalem artichoke (GF, NF) OR (LUNCH) Baby spinach and three-cheese cannelloni with Amora fresh herb and tomato salsa (V) OR (DINNER) Roasted Wairarapa lamb rump and sweetbreads with glazed parsnip mousse and sautéed mushrooms OR (DINNER) Wellington Trawling catch of the day with pea shoots, mint and Thai dressing (GF, DF) Dessert Local Flavour Urban Honey yoghurt panna cotta with an elderflower and tamarillo jelly crown, and feijoa ice OR Whittaker’s chocolate bavarois with Fix & Fogg peanut butter ice cream Beverage Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc 2014 or Hardieboys Ginger Beer BURGER $23 The Shredded Scotsman Shredded lamb shoulder with mushrooms, spinach, whipped goat’s cheese, and onion and sage marmalade in a toasted Pandoro Scottish bun, with garlic salt and seasoned curly fries
THE HIDEAWAY 2 Plimmer Lane | 04 472 6886 | Tue–Fri 11am–12noon, Sat 5pm–late, Closed Mon & Sun | hideawaybar.co.nz The Hideaway is located in the heart of the Wellington CBD. A classic throw back to the late 1960s Americana, with character and old fashioned hospitality. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Bidvest squid with housemade chorizo and shelled beans (GF, NF, DF) OR Preston’s pork belly with red cabbage, Pink Lady apple and Bidvest mustard (GF, NF, DF)
Festival Dish Spice rubbed Preston’s brisket with polenta and Tuscan kale (GF, NF) OR Moana Pacific market fresh fish and shellfish with Bidvest quinoa and sweet peppers (GF, DF, NF) Dessert (LUNCH) Banana mousse with Whittaker’s chocolate ganache, peanut and miso (GF) OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Grape, hazelnut and Kāpiti Kitchen elderflower cake Beverage Black Dog Bad, Bad Leroy Brown or Housemade ginger and mint iced tea BURGER $21 Hot Blooded Preston’s beef patty with On Trays ghost chilli cheese, crispy chicken, fried onion strips and compressed tomato in a housemade black pudding brioche bun COCKTAIL $36
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Burning Forest Manuka smoked whisky and pohutukawa smoked bacon come together in this smoky, savoury cocktail. A touch of our roots, a side of bacon... pure fire! Accompanied by housesmoked Preston's bacon and whisky rillette
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THE HOP GARDEN 13 Pirie St, Mt Victoria | 04 801 8807 | Mon & Tue 3pm–late, Wed–Sun 11.30am– late | thehopgarden.co.nz A hidden gem on the slopes of Mt Victoria, The Hop Garden provides an indoor/outdoor experience all year round. The Hop Garden’s focus is on quality food, beer and wine from home and abroad, with an emphasis on free range and locally sourced products. A refined and relaxing venue for all occasions.
your beverage to wine matches for $10 Starter Raw zucchini carpaccio with lemon, pine nuts, parmesan and Lot Eight olive oil (GF, V) OR Chicken and pistachio pâtè with Julicher Pinot Noir jelly and six seed gluten free bread (GF) Festival Dish Rare seared Harringtons beef fillet with parsnip whip, beetroot tartar and kūmara crisps (GF, NF) OR Moana Pacific tempura tuna salad with soba noodles and wasabi mayonnaise (DF) Dessert Earl Grey crème brûlèe (GF) Beverage Te Kairanga Pinot Gris 2014, Julicher 99 Rows Pinot Noir 2013 or Six Barrel Soda Co. celery tonic BURGER $15 / + BEER $25
Sweet Slider Surprise A trio of unique , sweet sliders to tease and tantalise your taste buds Garage Project beer match Lola
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Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $39 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Confit Harringtons pork belly and crushed kūmara with tamarillo chutney and watercress (GF, DF, NF) OR Pan-fried Moana Pacific fish with Bongusto linguine and tomato and hop marinara (DF) Dessert Beetroot panna cotta with Panhead Fruit Loop reduction and feijoa marshmallow (GF, NF) Beverage Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Hardieboys Ginger Beer or Karamu coffee BURGER $22 / + BEER $30
Warrior’s Burger Beef patty with Kāpiti blue cheese, The Hop Garden pickles and hopped mustard in a housemade brioche bun, with handcut fries (NF) Garage Project beer match Hakituri
THE LIBRARY Upstairs, 53 Courtenay Pl | 04 382 8593 | Mon & Tue 5pm–12midnight, Wed & Thu 5pm–1am, Fri & Sat 4pm–3am, Sun 4pm–1am | thelibrary.co.nz Hidden away upstairs in the heart of Courtenay Place sits The Library. Live music, fun and frivolous cocktails, exquisite and obscure wines, delicious desserts, local craft beers, exceptional cheeses and scrumptious savoury snacks make this a great place to meet with friends, relax and unwind.
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THE LOBBY LOUNGE 2 Grey St | 04 495 7841 | Mon–Sun 8am–late | thelobbylounge.co.nz With its urbane atmosphere, The Lobby Lounge provides the perfect opportunity to unwind during the day with an extensive range of teas, coffee, and all day light meals. In the evening, The Lobby Lounge sparkles when it transforms into a bar providing an extensive array of wines and cocktails. COCKTAIL $19
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LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $40 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Winter vegetable relishes with homemade grilled flatbread Festival Dish Kūmara croquettes with spiced kale and peanut stuffing, yoghurt sauce and tamarillo relish (V) OR Lamb shank hot pot with spinach and chickpea dumplings, Zany Zeus feta and herb crispbread (NF) Dessert Mattentaart: Flemish buttermilk curd tart with sour cherry compote (NF) Beverage Murdoch James Pinot Gris 2014 or Sodafruit boysenberry soda BURGER $19 / + BEER $28
The Belgian Beef and bacon patty with beer, mustard and onion gravy, farmhouse cheese, swede pickle in a wholemeal bun, with hand-cut fries and witloof slaw (NF) Garage Project beer match Lola
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Beverage Black Dog beer or Bootleggers Soda BURGER $22 1840 Shoreline Burger Spicy soft cell crab with apple and cabbage slaw, Wairarapa lemon and vodka marmalade in a Zaida's milk bun, with pig tail fries and chilli lime mayonnaise (NF)
Cool Breeze 42Below vodka with Six Barrel Soda Co. grapefruit syrup, chartreuse and fresh lime. Accompanied by falafel, pickled carrot salad and minted goat’s yoghurt
Cnr Victoria & Wakefield Sts | 04 499 6666 | Mon–Wed 7.30am–3pm, Thu & Fri 7.30am–10pm, Sat 8.30am– 11pm, Sun 9am–3pm | thelido.co.nz Looking out on the world with its curved glass frontage, footpath seating and relaxed bistro vibe, The Lido offers flavour-driven food and drink, not bound by nationality, fashion or other conventions.
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THE OLD BAILEY 101 Lambton Quay | 04 473 2548 | Mon–Sun 11am–9pm | theoldbailey.co.nz Wellington’s original Monteiths craft bar, nestled in the heart of the CBD, The Old Bailey is a stone’s throw from Parliament, Westpac Stadium and the Wellington Railway Station. A bar that has taken the best elements out of the traditional ‘kiwi pub’ and put a modern take on it. LUNCH $15 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $25 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish (LUNCH) Dark and Hot Caribbean Stew: Randwick Meats fiery lamb, beef and pork pepper pot stew with Yan’s coconut and cassava bread (GF, DF) OR (LUNCH) Mulligatawny soup with toasted coriander and roasted Tulsi garlic naan (V) OR (DINNER) Blackened Bidvest rabbit with manuka honey Fresh Connection carrots and potato straw (GF) OR (DINNER) Wellington Trawling smoked fish and roasted shrimp pie with parmesan crusted potato and caviar Dessert Bloody delicious blood and Whittaker’s double chocolate pudding with Kāpiti ice cream OR Smoke & Oakum’s Gunpowder Rum and creamy raisin and black rice pudding with Kāpiti blackcurrant and blackberry ice cream
THISTLE INN 3 Mulgrave St | 04 499 5980 | Mon–Sat 10am–late, Closed Sun | thistleinn.co.nz New Zealand’s oldest pub offers atmosphere you can’t find anywhere else, service that will out stand you and food to match. Wander through time and understand why the Māori warrior, Te Rauparaha and Katherine Mansfield made us their local. Every burger we sell we will donate $1 to charity! LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $48 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter Crumbed sweetbreads with lemon, tarragon celeriac purée, Arapai Pinot Noir jus OR Randwick Meats black pudding with scallops, potato and jus Festival Dish Wairarapa venison with truffled mushrooms, lentil de puy and Arapai Pinot Noir jus (GF, DF) OR Awatoru tuna with seaweed, ginger and carrot salad (GF, DF)
Dessert Vanilla bean Gelissimo Gelato with kiwifruit, lime and Hardieboys Ginger Beer granita (GF) OR Whittaker’s Kaitaia Fire chilli spice cheesecake with biscotti Beverage Arapai Pinot Noir 2014, Middleditch Sauvignon Blanc 2015 or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $21 / + BEER $28
Mansfield's Saucy Story Lamb burger with Zany Zeus yoghurt, zucchini, cucumber, kaffir lime, mint dollop and rocket in an Old Bakehouse bun Garage Project beer match Hakituri
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THUNDERBIRD CAFÉ 154 Featherston St | 04 499 1966 | Mon 7.30am–3.30pm, Tue 7am–5pm, Weds 7am–8pm, Thu–Fri 7am–9pm, Sat & Sun 9am–3pm | thunderbirdcafe.co.nz An island of colour in the heart of CBD, Thunderbird provides a southern American, south o’ the border menu, which offers something a little different, a little quirky, and definitely a little bit strange compared to your usual capital fare. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Tomato soup with salsa verde and cheese quesadilla Festival Dish Island Bay Butchery chicken and brisket Brunswick stew (DF) OR Southern fried chicken with Mexican rice, green sauce and corn tortilla Dessert Pecan pie with bourbon sauce Beverage Dusty Road Pinot Noir 2015 or Six Barrel Soda Co. Kola Nut soda BURGER $20 / + BEER $28
ThunderHog Heaven Island Bay Butchery 'thunderspiced' pulled pork with grilled pineapple, jalapeño relish and slaw in a Pandoro ciabatta bun (DF) Garage Project beer match Pils 'n' Thrills
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Wellington Chocolate Factory cocoa husk and coconut rough (NF) Beverage Kereru Pohutukawa Golden Ale, Paddy Borthwick Sauvignon Blanc 2016, Red Rabbit coffee or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $22 TKFC Burger Organic crispy fried chicken with kimchi salt, smoked cheese slice, tomato jam, Longbush Pork ‘tasso’ ham, and Wairarapa Eco Farm coleslaw ranch dressing in a Leeds Street Bakery bun (NF)
TRADE KITCHEN Ground Floor, Maritime Tower, 10 Customhouse Quay | 04 499 1639 | Mon–Fri 7am–9pm, Sat 10am–2pm & 5pm–9pm, Closed Sun | tradekitchen.co.nz A corporate/casual restaurant open six days a week, serving modern European cuisine with personalised service. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Pork terrine with homegrown apple chutney (GF, DF) OR The Drunken Nanny goat’s cheese soufflé with Pinnacle Grove walnut and grape salad (GF, V) Dessert Fix & Fogg peanut butter jelly ice cream sundae with pistachio wafer Beverage Gladstone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013, Hardieboys Ginger Beer or L'affare coffee
CBD location and provides a relaxed, fresh bistro experience. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant offers modern international cuisine showcasing fine New Zealand produce. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Vivant! salad with cos lettuce, tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, feta, croutons, almonds and yoghurt OR Pan-seared scallops with saffron cauliflower purée, balsamic beetroot, orange and kūmara crisp Festival Dish (LUNCH) Creamy wild mushroom risotto with grilled courgette, beetroot, feta and Olivo olive oil (NF, V) OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Herb-marinated slowroasted Wairarapa lamb rump with porcini mash, baby radish, rhubarb jus and yams crisp (GF, DF, NF) OR (DINNER) Wellington Trawling fish of the day with hollandaise mixed Ōtaki potato and ratatouille sauce Dessert Warm Whittaker’s Dark Ghana and roast almond brownie with mixed berry crème fraîche Beverage Te Tera Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Russian Jack Pinot Noir 2014 or Hardieboys Ginger Beer BURGER $22 Get Porked! Pulled Harringtons eco pork shoulder with homepickled vegetables, Masterton witloof salad and havarti cheese in a handcrafted ciabatta bun, with chips and chilli sour cream (NF)
BURGER $20 / + BEER $28
TI KOUKA CAFÉ Level 1, 76 Willis St | 04 472 7682 | Mon–Fri 7.30am–3.30pm, Sat 9.30am– 3pm, Closed Sun | tikouka-cafe.co.nz Ti Kouka is tucked away upstairs on Willis Street in the heart of the CBD, bringing top quality food, coffee and service into a café environment. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER Not open for dinner Festival Dish Organic pulled confit chicken with iceberg, sardine aioli, croutons and a fried poached egg (GF, DF, NF) OR Leeds Street Bakery bread gnocchi with lemon and herb butter, cheese rind cream, vegetable crisps and greens (NF, V) Dessert Garage Project Cherry Bomb panna cotta with last summer’s cherries,
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AppleMac PrimeStar beef patty with applewood smoked bacon, Waimea Dairy cheese, chopped cherry peppers and barbeque sauce in a housemade brioche bun (NF) Garage Project beer match Orange Sunshine
VIVANT! RESTAURANT & BAR 153 Featherston St | 04 496 1880 | Lunch Mon–Sun 11.30am–2pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 5.30pm–9.30pm | accorhotels.com/3049 Vivant! Restaurant & Bar is a modern café bistro that celebrates its Wellington
Dessert Wellington Chocolate Factory cacao and pig’s blood mousse with sweet pickled walnuts, praline and pear (GF) Beverage Julicher Estate Riesling 2014 or Sauvignon Blanc 2014, or The Immigrant’s Son coffee BURGER $19 / + BEER $29
Bleedin' Vege Burger Carrot and chickpea patty with Zany Zeus halloumi and cardamon yoghurt in a housemade beetroot bun, with handcut fries (V) Garage Project beer match Orange Sunshine
WHITEBAIT Ground Floor, Clyde Quay Wharf | 04 385 8555 | Lunch Tue–Fri 11.30am– 2.30pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 5.30pm–11pm | white-bait.nz Whitebait celebrates the best seasonal, local produce and New Zealand seafood – we focus on the freshest ingredients, cooked simply, using our josper charcoal fired oven. The only embellishments are provided naturally – with a relaxing interior and spectacular views across the Wellington waterfront. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Moana Pacific catch of the day with josper-roasted clams, mushroom, oxtail and kelp (GF, DF, NF) OR L'affare coffee roasted salmon with preserved lemon, parsnip, gruyere and soft herbs (GF, NF)
WELLESLEY BOUTIQUE HOTEL 2 Maginnity St | 04 474 1308 | Mon 11.30am–4pm, Tue–Fri 11.30am–8pm, Closed Sat & Sun | wellesleyboutiquehotel.co.nz Nestled in the heart of the Lambton Quarter, the Wellesley Boutique Hotel pride ourselves on using local artisans and producing an oasis of calm and relaxation. Relax and unwind in old-world style.
Dessert Jerusalem artichoke with L'affare coffee and Marsala cream tart OR Eco Egg souffle Beverage Dry River Craighall Riesling 2014, Te Muna Valley Vineyard Viognier 2013 or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda
LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $40 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Belmont Farm free range crispy pigs ears with black garlic and Parkvale Mushrooms three ways OR Belmont Farm free range pork brawn dumplings with mandarin and sage oil
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WHOLESALE BOOT COMPANY (WBC) Upstairs, 107 Victoria St | 04 499 9379 | Lunch Mon–Fri 12noon–3pm, Dinner Mon–Thu 5pm–9pm, Fri–Sun 5pm–late | wbcrestaurant.co.nz WBC is a room of foodie curiosity where you will find dishes inspired by all sorts of global cuisine. The dining room is bright and airy, the food tasty and colourful, the service knowledgeable and efficient. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $65 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Lotus flower-baked glass noodles with clams, coriander and lemongrass (GF, DF, NF) OR Wagyu shoulder steak with umeboshi béarnaise and grilled rice (GF, NF) Dessert Whittaker’s chilli chocolate and WBC honey mousse (GF, NF) Beverage Te Kairanga Pinot Gris 2015, ParrotDog DeadCanary or Backyard lemon verbena cordial
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for $10 DINNER $75 Three courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Ōra King salmon tataki with white soy emulsion, wasabi cream, pickled salmon caviar, crispy nori and toasted rice OR Venison tartare with horseradish panna cotta, yellow beetroot jelly and black pepper tuille (GF, DF, NF) Festival Dish Wairarapa lamb with baby beets, saffron labne, braised tamarillo, and Pinot Noir and juniper jus (GF, DF, NF) OR Wairarapa pork belly with carrot mandarin purée, roasted fennel, hazelnut, maple glazed carrots and blackberry jus
Produce sprout hash and Crooked Apple Cider jus (GF, DF) OR Winter vegetable and black bean tamale with a coriander and Daily Squeeze lime cream and Capital Produce ginger braised carrots (V) Dessert Fix & Fogg peanut butter parfait with butterscotch sauce, candied Preston’s bacon and brigadeiro OR Cachaça poached pear crème brûlée with lavender tuile and On Trays mini Turkish delight (NF) Beverage Pencarrow Pinot Gris 2015 or Pinot Noir 2014, Te Aro Brewing ale or Daily Squeeze orange juice
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Dessert Smoke & Oakum's Gunpowder Rum claypot crème brûlée with old-boy berry jam (NF, GF) OR Selection of petit fours Beverage Three Terraces Pinot Noir 2013 or Pinot Gris 2014, or L'affare coffee BURGER $21.50 / + BEER $30
Hogtapus Grilled night-roasted Wairarapa pork belly with octopus, pickled carrot and red onion and kawhai mayonnaise in a seaweed steamed bun, with triple cook fries and roasted pork juice gravy (DF, NF) Garage Project beer match Hāpi Daze
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Love a Liver Burger Grilled lamb's liver with sautéed Swiss chard, Kāpiti Kikorangi blue cheese, and WBC sauce in a Pandoro brioche bun, with fries Garage Project beer match Pils 'n' Thrills COCKTAIL $22
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Shogun Suntory Japanese whisky with plum brandy, sake and mirin, served in a martini glass. Accompanied by local sashimi with pickled ginger, wasabi and togarashi spices (GF, DF, NF) Mocktail version available
ZIBIBBO 25 Taranaki St | 04 385 6650 | Mon–Thu 11.30am–11pm, Fri 11.30am–12midnight, Sat 4pm–12midnight, Sun 4pm–11pm | zibibbo.co.nz Winner of Best Dine Menu during Visa WOAP! 2015, Mediterranean restaurant Zibibbo is owned by Michelin-star rated chef Adam Newell and Nicola Newell. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a
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BURGER $21 / + BEER $30
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88 Riddiford St, Newtown | 04 389 8930 | Mon & Tue 3.30pm–late, Wed–Fri 11.30am–late, Sat & Sun 11am– late | bebemos.co.nz Bebemos (“bi-beer-mos”) is Newtown’s relaxation headquarters. Enjoy any of our 60 plus bottled beers, our revolving selection of ten taps, Latin-influenced menu, wines and cocktails. Either park up next to the fire inside or protect yourself from the elements in the cabana in our heated beer garden. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus
a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Capital Produce mini beetroot, balsamic onion and Zany Zeus smoked ricotta tart with watercress and brazil nut pesto (V) OR Moana Pacific mussel mornay with chipotle breadcrumbs, rocket and preserved lemon Festival Dish Spiced Preston’s pork loin with Harringtons chorizo and Capital
COCO AT THE ROXY The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Rd, Miramar | 04 388 5555 | Lunch Mon–Fri 11.30am– 3pm, Sat & Sun 9am–3pm, Dinner Tue– Sun 5pm–9pm | cocoattheroxy.co.nz In the heart of Wellington’s creative film scene, CoCo at The Roxy presents The Kings of Creole, a pop up exclusive to the festival, bringing you the sights, sounds and flavours of life on the Bayou. Winner of the Visa WOAP! 2015 Cocktail Wellington competition. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Oysters Rockefeller Entrée Creole fried chicken and Huffman’s Hot Sauce mayonnaise Festival Dish Duck and Island Bay Butchery andouille sausage gumbo (GF, DF, NF) OR Yellow Brick Road "crawfish" étouffée and creamed grits Dessert Bread and bourbon pudding with Carrello del Gelato buttermilk gelato (NF) Beverage Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir 2014, Kererū Birch non-alcoholic beer or L'affare coffee BURGER $20 King Creole Creole spiced and fried Meat Direct chicken with bacon jam and pickled shrimp in a Pandoro brioche bun, with crispy grits COCKTAIL $19
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Welly(on)Wood Pinot Noir macerated with secret spices with a lemon and foraged gorse flowers foam and homemade Lyall Bay bitters. Accompanied by a trio of
dumplings presented in pāuā and mussel shells with Eastern walkway flowers on a plank of Wellington wood Mocktail version available
EMPIRE CINEMA & EATERY 214 The Parade, Island Bay | 04 939 7557 | Lunch Mon–Fri 9am–3pm, Sat & Sun 8am–3pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 5pm–9pm | empirecinema.nz In the heart of Island Bay, the newly refurbished Empire Cinema & Eatery delivers fresh, Italian-inspired cuisine in a bistro style atmosphere. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Parkvale Mushrooms with truffle oil, watercress and Zany Zeus smoked ricotta (GF, V) OR Harringtons pork belly rillette with pear and ginger purée, and rocket salad (DF, GF option) Festival Dish Garage Project ‘Beer’ battered tarakihi with handcut chips OR Island Bay Butchery beef meatballs with Nona's homemade Napoli sauce and Kingsmeade Mt Bruce havarti Dessert Fix & Fogg peanut butter chocolate brownie with Kaffee Eis amaretto gelato Beverage Johner Estate Gladstone Pinot Noir 2014 or Pinot Gris 2015, Mela Royal Gala apple juice or Havana coffee
GASWORKS 11 Tauhinu Rd, Miramar | 04 388 8427 | Mon–Fri 11am–late | gasworks.co.nz Set on the old gas works site in Miramar, a true grass roots local and community hub. Gasworks serves food 'cooked on gas' and has legendary status throughout Wellington for our ribs, steaks and burgers. American style pub and restaurant with live sport, live music and some great beers too. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert Continued next page...
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Dine Wellington for $10 DINNER $35 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Deconstructed Preston’s Beef Wellington with seasonal market vegetables and brandy cream sauce OR Preston's Waitoa flamed chicken with tomatoes and garlic sauce on rice (GF option) Dessert Whittaker’s brownie with Kāpiti vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate rum sauce OR Coffee crème brûlée with Kāpiti vanilla bean ice cream (GF option) Beverage Black Dog Unleashed IPA or Six Barrel Soda Co. raspberry and lemon soda BURGER $20 Summer Sandwich Preston’s mince patty with a smokey whiskey barbecue sauce, avocado and mango salsa with Six Barrel Soda Co. ginger soda battered pineapple fritter in a brioche burger bun (GF option, DF)
GOOSE SHACK HQ 461 Adelaide Rd, Berhampore | 04 389 7171 | Tue–Fri 5pm–late, Sat & Sun 10.30am–late, Closed Mon | gooseshack.com Goose Shack HQ is an informal bar and eatery. We pride ourselves on handcrafted, tasty morsels of seasonal goodness. Serving wood-fired pizza, craft beers, Sunday feasts and live music on Saturdays – there's something for everyone at Goose Shack HQ, Berhampore. LUNCH Not open for Lunch DINNER $45 Choose any two courses
plus a Wellington regional beverage Entrée Antipasto: Marinated and pickled vegetables with olives, dips and bread OR Cured groper cheek with pickled octopus and Newtown Markets micro herbs Festival Dish Slow-roasted beef short rib with braised kohlrabi, wood roasted parsnip and pickled horseradish OR Fish Factory fish with braised fennel, sautéed yams, watercress and sunflower seed salsa verde Dessert Orange blossom custard with roast tamarillo compote and frangipane OR Local cheese with housemade crackers and spicy candied nut fig paste Beverage Tuatara seasonal brew or Housemade punch BURGER $24 Milky Veal Burger Meat Direct smoked veal with guanciale bacon, Te Rito Gardens chard witloof slaw, house pickles and tamarillo BBQ sauce on a Baker Gramercy milk bun, with crispy potatoes
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KELBURN VILLAGE PUB 87–89 Upland Rd, Kelburn | 04 475 8380 | Mon 3pm–10pm, Tue–Thu 3pm–11pm, Fri 12noon– 12midnight, Sat & Sun 12noon–11pm | kelburnvillagepub.co.nz Located in the hills above Wellington and just a short stroll from the top of the Cable Car, the Kelburn Village Pub provides a gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Authentic, traditional and artisan, the Pub provides an internationally inspired menu. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Kāpiti smoked eel and seaweed salad Festival Dish Cheeky supercharged Longbush Pork with pappardelle pasta (NF) OR The Magic of Fungi: Smoked Parkvale Mushrooms with egg lasagna and herb salad (V) Dessert Popping Whittaker’s Dark Ghana and pistachio semifreddo Beverage Panhead Supercharger APA, Ohau Pinot Gris 2014 or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda
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LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter Root vegetable salad on a fennel fritter with Zany Zeus feta, walnuts and rhubarb vinaigrette (V) OR Line-caught smoked snapper with creamy potato and Te Kairanga Chardonnay chowder (GF, NF) Entrée Crumbed baby peppers with Kāpiti smoked havarti and coriander pesto OR Capital Produce pumpkin, kūmara and caramelised onion tart with rocket and smoked chilli chutney (V) Festival Dish Island Bay Butchery beef, braised in red wine, with glazed Capital Produce root vegetables and creamy potato mash (GF, NF) OR Smoked free range Island Bay Butchery chicken with Capital Produce braised greens and grilled corn grits (GF, NF) Dessert Te Kairanga Pinot Noir poached pear and almond tart with Gelissimo Gelato thyme yoghurt OR Fix & Fogg Smoke and Fire peanut butter and Whittaker’s Dark Ghana cheesecake Beverage Te Kairanga Pinot Gris 2014, Tuatara Pilsner or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $18 / + BEER $25
Tall, Dark and Sassy Island Bay Butchery smoked brisket and free range candied pork belly with Kāpiti Pakari aged cheddar, slaw and coffee barbeque sauce on a Monterey dark rye bun, with fried pickles (NF) Garage Project beer match Lola
BURGER $22 / + BEER $30
The Māori Ninja Kāpiti eel with Zany Zeus smoked yoghurt and wakame salad in a nori seaweed Bretzelmania bun Garage Project beer match Hakituri
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MONTEREY 4 Rintoul St, Newtown | 04 389 3008 | Mon & Sun 3.30pm–10.30pm, Tue–Thu 3.30pm–11.30pm, Fri & Sat 12.30pm– 12.30am | montereynewtown.co.nz A neighbourhood bar and diner in Newtown, Monterey serves quality beer, wine, sodas and burgers. Where possible, our ingredients are organic, free range and locally sourced. Monterey has tables you can sketch on, a sunny backyard, excellent music and games that remind you of being a kid.
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162 Karori Rd, Karori | 04 920 0320 | Mon–Fri 11am–late, Sat & Sun 10am–late | onefatbird.co.nz Nestled in Karori, One Fat Bird is a funky free house and restaurant combining the great English pub with a Kiwi hospitality twist. With 16 beers on tap, great food and live sport, join them for a pint of craft beer or one of their famous Sunday roasts. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $39.90 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert match of Baylands Knight Ryder Peruvian Stout for $6 Festival Dish Spiced ribeye steak with Garage Project Orange Sunshine citrus salsa, confit garlic and kūmara purée, and jalapeño crisps OR Pan-seared Gipp St Butchery venison with kaffir lime and local
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market parsnip purée, chicken liver pepper pâté, crostini, seaweed and jus Dessert Panhead Blacktop Oat Stout and Wellington Chocolate Factory cake with Chantilly cream Beverage ParrotDog BitterBitch IPA or Six Barrel Soda Co. orange dandy soda BURGER $25.90 / + BEER $30.90
Drunkin' Pig Lamb patty with bacon, Garage Project Lola and eggplant chutney, crispy onions, beetroot and mustard salsa and Kāpiti port wine cheddar on a Brezelmania brioche, with fries Garage Project beer match Lola
PARK KITCHEN 6 Park Rd, Miramar | 04 388 3030 | Mon–Fri 8am–late, Sat & Sun 9am–late | parkkitchen.co.nz Your neighbourhood eatery and bar, open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and everything in-between. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Entrée French onion soup with parmesan puff pastry lid OR Spicy Meat Direct duck wings with Kāpiti blue cheese remoulade Festival Dish (LUNCH) Agio Olio: Linguini with garlic, chilli, parsley, grana padano parmesan and chorizo (DF, NF, V) OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Moana Pacific market fish with white bean purée and josper chargrilled vegetables (GF) OR (DINNER) Josper chargrilled Meat Direct lamb rump with smoked tomato and gnocchi Dessert Whittaker’s chocolate fondant with Kāpiti vanilla ice cream (NF) OR Earl Grey panna cotta with chocolate granite and candied orange Beverage Te Kairanga Runholder Pinot Noir or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $18.50 Beef Pat Tie "Wellington" Randwick Meats premium beef mince patty with smoked beetroot, smoked provolone and bacon and egg aioli in a brioche bun, with chunky fries (NF)
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RATA CAFÉ Zealandia Visitor Centre, 53 Waiapu Rd, Karori | 04 922 1139 | Mon–Sun 9am–4.30pm | visitzealandia.com Rata offers modern New Zealand cuisine with a conscience and a native twist. The ethos here is working with what nature provides to make delicious food and drink that’s not only sustainable, but gives back to the earth. All proceeds go directly to conservation efforts at Zealandia. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER Not open for Dinner Festival Dish Preston’s pulled lamb shoulder with homegrown root vegetable crisps and housemade Damson plum wine vinaigrette on farro (GF, DF, NF) OR Zany Zeus smoked brinza honey and lime croquette on creamed brussel sprouts and freekeh (NF, V) Dessert Local kawakawa tea and honeycomb ice cream in a waffle cone with malt crumb (NF) Beverage Tuatara beer or Flight coffee BURGER $18.50 Beetroot, Bean & Beer Homegrown beet and beans in Tuatara Porter with On Trays Monterey Jack cheese and pickles on an Arobake brioche bun, with house fries and relish
SALTY PIDGIN 5 Todman St, Brooklyn | 04 385 9137 | Tue–Wed 4pm–late, Thu & Fri 12noon– late, Sat & Sun 9.30am–late, Closed Mon | saltypidgin.nz A local bar and restaurant situated in Brooklyn with a focus on fresh and local seasonal ingredients, great wine and an awesome selection of craft beers. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Upgrade your beverage to wine matches for $15 Starter Tartars: Fresh local fish, housemade umeboshi plum and truffled venison
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Festival Dish (LUNCH) Crusted pig’s head sausage with wild watercress, pickled pear and smoked rye (DF) OR (LUNCH) Marinated free range chicken thighs with roasted carrots rocket, parmesan and walnut crumble (GF) OR (DINNER) Filo pressedbeef cauliflower with bacon emulsion and pear witloof salad OR (DINNER) Master stock cooked free range chicken breast with whole rice and crispy shallot rocket salad Dessert Armagnac chocolate bubba with sour apple and licorice crème fraîche (NF) Beverage Escarpment Pinot Blanc 2013, Cambridge Road La Luna Pinot Noir, Baylands Party Pilsner or Housemade soda BURGER $20 / + BEER $30
Flying Fish Burger Polenta panko-crusted fish with smoked tomato and clam seasoning and jalapeño mayonnaise in a buttermilk bun, with shoestring fries and lemon salt Garage Project beer match Hops On Pointe
SPRUCE GOOSE Cnr Moa Point Rd & Cochrane St, Lyall Bay | 04 387 2277 | Mon–Sun 7am–late | sprucegoose.net.nz You could say the original Spruce Goose was a flight of fancy, a big, bold idea, but probably not the most practical. But what we really love about our namesake is the fearless spirit and the attitude that we do things because we can. A place where you can sit back, relax, and enjoy great food and a fine beverage. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish (LUNCH) Cabernet Foods lamb shoulder tacos with minted guacamole and green chilli salsa (DF, NF) OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Pan-fried Wildfish Export tarakihi with creamed pāuā risotto, fennel, preserved lemon and parsley (GF, NF) OR (DINNER) Cabernet Foods lamb shoulder with black bean roast kūmara, The Drunken Nanny fresh goat’s curd and mint and pea salad (DF, NF) Dessert Organic crème fraîche panna cotta with poached tamarillo and mulled wine syrup OR Whittaker’s chocolate delice with coconut Carello del Gelato sorbet, cocoa nibs and organic cream Beverage Murdoch James Pinot Gris 2013, Coney Pinot Noir 2012, Black Dog Chomp or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda
BURGER $20 The Howard Hughes Freshly ground beef patty with glazed bacon, Kāpiti smoked cheese and goose sauce in a beetroot milkbun, with handcut agria fries
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THE LARDER 133 Darlington Rd, Miramar | 04 891 0354 | Lunch Tue–Sat 8am–3pm & Sun 9am–3pm, Dinner Thu–Sat 6pm–late, Closed Mon | thelarder.co.nz The Larder is a foodie destination on the Miramar Peninsula where Jacob Brown delivers dynamic menus reflecting his passion for sourcing seasonal products directly from the supplier and for honouring every part of the animal. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $68 Four courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Upgrade your beverage to Johner Estate wine matches for $25 Starter Twice cooked gruyere and goat’s cheese soufflé (NF) Festival Dish (LUNCH) Yellow Brick Road gurnard with clams, Wairarapa pāuā, sea lettuce and smoked tomato consommé (GF, DF, NF) OR (LUNCH) Elk schnitzel with Wairarapa cabbage, wild cress, nasturtium, Greytown walnuts, apple and curd salad OR (DINNER) Elk fillet with baby kale, Prana Greens sprouts, celeriac, smoked onion purée and porcini mushroom (NF, GF) Cheese Kingsmeade Sunset blue with quince honey, spelt crackers and baby herbs (NF) Dessert Pohutakawa crème brûlée with Jerusalem artichoke ice cream and hazelnut wafers Beverage Johner Estate Chardonnay 2015 or Pinot Noir 2014, or Supreme coffee BURGER $22 / + BEER $32
Roo Burger Grilled kangaroo with eucalyptus-smoked beetroot relish, iceberg lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion and black pepper mayonnaise in a Larder wattleseed bun (GF option) Garage Project beer match Persephone
191 Riddiford St, Newtown | 04 389 2263 | Lunch Mon–Sun 11.30am–2.30pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 5pm–9pm | theramenshopwellington.com A ramen joint with a modern Kiwi twist based in the eclectic suburb of Newtown. The Ramen Shop makes everything they can from scratch and have a penchant for pork. Being community-focused is very much part of the fabric of The Ramen Shop. They firmly believe that giving back is part of the modern circle of life. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Bowl of Yellow Brick Road clams with noodles and handmade butter (NF) OR Longbush Pork Tonkotsu with vegetables (NF) Dessert Daily pie selection from Dough Momma Beverage Panhead Supercharger, ParrotDog Pandemonium or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda BURGER $12 / + BEER $22
Umami Burger Eastbourne Village Meats pork and beef patty with Hillside bacon, foraged seaweed and pickled shiitake mushrooms in a soft bun Garage Project beer match Death From Above
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B LOUNGE 340 Jackson St, Petone | 04 568 8946 | Lunch Tue–Sun 11am–2.30pm, Dinner Tue–Sun 5pm–10pm, Closed Mon | blounge.co B is for Biryani, Bar and Bollywood! B Lounge is an authentic Indian biryani restaurant with a unique blend of flavours and experience. The main attraction of this menu is biryani, a rice-based dish made with with marianted meat, slowcooked in basmati rice. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $54 Three courses plus a Wellington regional beverage
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Dine Wellington Entrée Boti Kebab: Tender chicken pieces with green chillies, hot spice and white pepper (GF) OR Crunchy and crispy deepfried mushrooms with cheese and light spices (GF, V) Festival Dish Hyderabadi Dum Biryani: Wellington Halal Meats tender marinated lamb or chicken with basmati rice, mild spices, mirchi ka Salan and raita (GF) OR Hyderabadi Curry: Traditional Hyderabad Wellington Halal Meats boneless chicken or lamb curry with rice and naan bread (GF, NF) Dessert (LUNCH) Housemade mango kulfi (GF) OR (DINNER) Double Ka Meetha: Deepfried spiced bread soaked in sugary syrup with Spice Rack pistachio nuts OR (DINNER) Rich mango sorbet with Spice Rack mango pulp and nuts Beverage Black Dog Chomp, Three Paddles Martinborough Riesling 2013 or Homemade mango lassi
BREW'D BOULCOTT 669 High St, Lower Hutt | 04 901 2570 | Mon–Sun 11am–late | boulcott.brewd.co.nz Good honest folk serving good honest food, we are hugely passionate about supporting the local community. Brew'd Boulcott is ideal for the mid-week family dinner or a visit to the pub with colleagues. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $40 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter Garage Project Aro Noir-braised pork fillet ravioli with apple and fennel on spinach and Lot Eight yuzu olive oil Festival Dish Hereford beef tartare and carpaccio in Garage Project Death From Above pale ale with truffle mayonnaise, spring roll and ciabatta OR Harissamarinated Preston's venison denver leg with Kāpiti Pakari smoked cheddar and red quinoa cakes, spinach and port jus Dessert Strawberry and rhubarb gingernut crumble with Kāpiti gingernut ice cream Beverage Kate Radburnd 'Vine Velvet' Martinborough Pinot Noir 2013 or Six Barrel Soda Co. hibiscus or blueberry and fennel soda BURGER $25 / BEER $31
The Scotch Lamb cheek, Kāpiti Aorangi brie, watercress, tomato and beetroot relish encased in Scotch egg bun, with sausage meat, free range egg and with kūmara wedges Garage Project beer match Death From Above
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BREW'D EASTBOURNE 5 Ororua St, Eastbourne | 04 562 0007 | Mon–Thu 5pm–late, Fri–Sun 12noon–late | eastbourne.brewd.co.nz Situated just behind the water’s edge and perfect for family meals after a trip to the beach! Good honest folk serving good honest food and hugely passionate about supporting the local community.
Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $40 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Eastbourne Village Meats black pudding and pigs head with Parkvale Mushroom and Zany Zeus smoked yoghurt OR Yellow Brick Road fresh seafood risotto with Prana Greens micro sorrel and Zany Zeus ricotta (GF) Dessert Carterton lavender bavarois with Whittaker’s chocolate mousse, plum and Julicher Pinot Noir sorbet (GF) Beverage Julicher Chardonnay 2013 or Ripe coffee
LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus
a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter Bacon-breaded Lowry Bay Fish Market groper goujons with chermoula aioli Festival Dish Pan-seared Lowry Bay Fish Market groper on local smoked seafood and potato gratin with chermoula sauce (GF) OR Three-hour braised Panhead Backtop Oat Stout oxtail with mixed bean cassoulet and herb oil (GF) Dessert Spiced pumpkin roulade with Wellington Chocolate Factory 70% dark chocolate-infused spiced rum and orange ganache and Chantilly cream Beverage Three Paddles Riesling 2013, Kate Radburnd 'Vine Velvet' Martinborough Pinot Noir 2013 or Six Barrel Soda Co. hibiscus soda BURGER $22 / + BEER $28
The Chimney Sweep Beef patty with Kāpiti smoked cheddar, Waikanae smoked streaky bacon, Parkvale Mushrooms in a creamy sauce and Penray Gardens tomato chilli jam in a brioche bun, with fries Garage Project beer match Hakituri
COBAR RESTAURANT 612 Marine Dr, Days Bay, Eastbourne | 04 562 8882 | Lunch Wed–Sun 12noon–3pm, Dinner Tue–Sun 6pm–late, Closed Mon | cobar.co.nz Cobar Restaurant is set in the heart of Days Bay, one of Wellington’s favourite getaways. While the Cobar is only a short drive or quick ferry ride from the city, you will feel a million miles away as you relax and soak up the views of the harbour, whatever the weather.
FURNACE CAFÉ 74 Ararino St, Trentham, Upper Hutt | 04 527 9403 | Lunch Tue–Fri 12noon–2pm, Sat & Sun 11am–2pm, Dinner Tue–Thu & Sun 5pm–10pm, Fri & Sat 5pm–late | toteandfurnace.co.nz/ furnace-restaurant Located in the suburbs of Upper Hutt, Furnace Café offers a comfortable, family-friendly environment with great food at reasonable prices. Furnace offers a variety of meals from gourmet pizzas, fired in our very own furnace, to great steaks. Your place for casual dining or a private function. LUNCH $15 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional non-alcoholic beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $9 Starter Seafood trio of prawns, mussels and scallops wrapped in bacon with pesto OR Preston’s beef stew in Garage Project Aro Noir with yorkshire pudding, mash and mushy peas Festival Dish (LUNCH) Preston’s pork and beef meatballs with gravy, sauerkraut and toasted Taste of Europe brioche OR (LUNCH) Squid tubes with peppers, onion and chorizo and napoletana sauce on tagliatelle OR (DINNER) Wellington Trawling pan-fried fish with potato, roasted fennel, green beans and Burnt Spur white wine creamy leeks OR (DINNER) Lamb Wellington: Preston’s lamb with balsamic, Burnt Spur white wine sauce, roasted pumpkin and Zany Zeus feta salad Dessert Wooden Spoon O'chocolypse and Smokey Pokey ice cream sandwich or Mojo coffee panna cotta with Whittaker’s chocolate mousse and almond praline Beverage Burnt Spur Russian Jack Pinot
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Noir or Sauvignon Blanc or Mojo coffee with Shott syrup BURGER $18 Crackle and Hide Roast pork with gravy, caramelised onions and wilted spinach in a Yorkshire pudding bun, with crispy pork rinds
LA BELLA ITALIA 10 Nevis St, Petone | 04 566 9303 | Mon–Wed 7.30am–5pm, Thu & Fri 7.30am–late, Sat & Sun 9am–late | labellaitalia.co.nz A unique combination of restaurant, café and retail shop. La Bella Italia in Petone, Wellington, was born from director Antonio Cacace's passion to share with Kiwis the beauty of traditional, authentic, Italian products and cuisine. LUNCH $35 | DINNER $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 Festival Dish Risotto alla Milanese with Greytown Gold saffron extra virgin olive oil and 36 month parmigiano (GF, V) OR Pappardelle con Straccetti: Free range pork shoulder slow-braised in red wine, tomato and thyme with pappardelle Dessert Caldo Freddo: Warm softcentered Whittaker’s Dark Ghana pudding with homemade vanilla gelato Beverage Pond Paddock Pinot Noir 2014 or Mela juice
OLI & MI KITCHEN 282 Jackson St, Petone | 04 560 4727 | Tue–Sat 4pm–late, Closed Mon & Sun | facebook.com/OLIandMI/ Modern fusion dining awaits you in the heritage-listed Dentist building on Jackson Street. ‘East Meets West’ with an ever-changing menu showcasing local and seasonal produce. A diverse local and international wine list offers the complete dining experience. LUNCH Not open for Lunch DINNER $49 Two courses plus a
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marrow (DF, NF) OR Parkvale Mushroom ravioli with truffle consommé, fried Zany Zeus halloumi and porcini pancake (NF, V) Dessert Whittaker’s Dark Ghana mousse with textures of raspberry (NF) OR Havana coffee crème brûleè with Kāpiti mascarpone and salty caramel marshmallow (GF, NF) Beverage Coney Wines Syrah 2014 or Hardieboys Ginger Beer
QUEEN OF JACKSON 181 Jackson St, Petone | 04 280 9374 | Tue, Wed & Thu 3pm–12midnight, Fri & Sat 12noon–11midnight, Sun 12noon– 10pm, Closed Mon | queenofjackson.co.nz Queen of Jackson is an upbeat bar and eatery, not another pub on the street! The Queen gives a nostalgic upbeat London experience right in the heart of Jackson Street and provides three levels of social abundance whilst tasting from the ever evolving craft beer, fine wine, cocktails and sharing plates. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $39 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Bidvest confit duck leg with Harringtons Toulouse sausage and puy lentil stew (DF, NF, GF) OR On Trays smoked maple glazed oven roasted salmon fillet with Bidvest agria and chive cake, runner beans and broccoli (GF, NF) Dessert Smoke & Oakum’s Gunpowder Rum pie with Kāpiti vanilla bean ice cream
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SOPRANO ITALIAN CAFFE 360 Jackson St, Petone | 04 568 9557 | Mon & Sun 5pm–9pm, Tue–Sat 5pm–9.30pm | sopranocaffe.co.nz Soprano Italian Caffe is a long-time resident of Jackson Street, Petone and is locally owned and operated. The historic building setting provides for a unique dining experience in a relaxed and lively atmosphere. LUNCH Not open for lunch DINNER $50 Two courses plus a
Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Wairarapa 'Lamb Wellington' and lamb cheeks with local micro greens and a red wine jus OR Wellington Trawling catch of the day with Wairarapa lemon, rosemary, sage and thyme marmalade Dessert Wellington Chocolate Factory salted brittle caramel ravioli with Zany Zeus mascarpone OR Housemade cannoli with Zany Zeus ricotta and Zelati gelato Beverage Coney Pinot Noir 2014 or Kererū Birch non-alcoholic beer
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Ruby Tuesday Manuka honey vodka with fresh lime, mint, ruby red grapefruit juice and soda. Accompanied by a traditional Hawaiian trevally and avocado poke with a Japanese twist! Mocktail version available
BURGER $20 / + BEER $28
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THE BUTCHER & BREWER 175 Jackson St, Petone | 04 589 5502 | Mon–Sun 10am–9.30pm | thebutcherandbrewer.co.nz Petone’s jewel in its crown of eateries, The B+B, as it’s affectionately known, is a gastro bar offering the finest in long, slow cooking and smoking, often with a twist on an English theme. With a good selection of craft beer and great hospitality, it’s a must-visit. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $39 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage
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King of the Swingers Randwick Meats beef patty with sautéed carrot, biltong, cinnamon, On Trays gouda and Monkey Gland sauce in a Pandoro brioche bun Garage Project beer match Hakituri
The Bolognaise Burger Preston’s beef and pork meat patty with Kingsmeade pecorino and salad in a Pandoro ciabatta bun, with polenta chips and Zany Zeus smoked yoghurt aioli Garage Project beer match Pils 'n' Thrills
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Beverage Baylands Brewery 550 APA or Shott peach with passionfruit iced tea BURGER $20 Hong Kong Handover Bidvest beef patty with duck liver mousse, pickled fennel, cucumber, Kāpiti Pakari smoked cheddar, and cashew and chilli sauce in a Hong Kong milk bun, with Harringtons pork scratchings
Starter Thick-cut deep-fried potatoes with steer sauce OR Randwick Meats beef and pork housemade sausage wrapped in flaky pastry with All Gold tomato sauce Entrée Chargrilled boerewors sausage on pap with tomato and onion gravy OR Peri peri chicken livers in Pandoro bread bowl Festival Dish (LUNCH) South African bobotie with spiced Randwick Meats beef and an Indian-style thali tray OR (LUNCH) Randwick Meats beef housemade boerewors in local long roll with sautéed onions and tomato OR (DINNER) Bunny chow curry with On Trays authentic spices and hollowed out Pandoro loaf OR (DINNER) Randwick Meats sirloin with pap, tomato, chilli and onion gravy, and Monkey Gland sauce Dessert Pauline Nunn’s take on traditional South African milk tart with Zany Zeus milk, eggs and vanilla pod OR On Trays authentic peppermint crisp layered with tennis biscuits Beverage Burnt Spur Pinot Gris 2011, Russian Jack Pinot Noir 2012, The Immigrant’s Son coffee or Kombucha
68 Ararino St, Upper Hutt | 04 527 8107 | Mon–Thu 11am–late, Fri–Sun 10am–late | messhall.co.nz Mess Hall – noun, a room or building where people, especially soldiers, eat together. Trentham Mess Hall gives a nod to the history of the local community and its surroundings. No frills. Good honest food served by local people. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter Waikanae Butchery pork terrine with beetroot and sage chutney, and sourdough soldiers Festival Dish Waikanae Butchery pork hock cassoulet with smoked egg and pork broth (GF) OR L’affare espresso braised pulled beef brisket with dehydrated vegetables and noodles Dessert Dominion pudding with golden syrup brittle and spiced rum Chantilly cream
Beverage Three Paddles Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Garage Project Pils ‘n’ Thrills, or Six Barrel Soda Co. hibiscus or blueberry and fennel soda BURGER $25.90 / + BEER $31.90
The Hangover L’affare espresso-braised beef brisket with pork hock hash, chilli pickled caramelised onion, Kāpiti Pakari aged cheddar and Garage Project Aro Noir Stout gravy aioli in a rye bun Garage Project beer match Aro Noir
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PEPPERMILL CAFÉ, BAR & RESTAURANT 4 Norrie St, Porirua | 04 237 8010 | Mon 7.30am–4pm, Tue–Fri 7.30am– 9pm, Sat 9am–9am, Sun 9am–3pm | peppermill.co.nz Peppermill prides itself on our ‘fresh and made daily’ menu and smiles from morning ‘til night as we have taken the plunge and have now not only opened for breakfast, brunch and lunch – but with the help of a new head chef, created a delicious dinner menu! LUNCH $21.50 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $40 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Bidvest pork belly with smoked kūmara, fennel salad and apple sauce (V) or Porcini and portobello mushroom risotto with truffle butter (V) Dessert Triple Chocolate: Whittaker's chocolate mouse and chocolate brownie with a scoop of Kāpiti triple chocolate ice cream Beverage Palliser Estate Pinot Gris 2014, Tuatara Pilsner or Mojo coffee BURGER $21.50 Smoked Angus Angus beef patty with thyme, Bidvest garlic field mushrooms, beetroot relish, guacamole and smoked havarti on a toasted homemade brioche bun, with thick cut fries
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105 Mana Esplanade, Mana, Porirua | 04 233 1120 | Lunch Mon–Sun 9am–3pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 5pm–9pm | supplyroom.co.nz Enjoy great hospitality, food and drink with breath taking views over the picturesque Paremata Inlet south to the Marlborough Sounds. Supply Room Kitchen & Bar is a friendly, convivial place to meet for drinks, enjoy brunch, lunch and dinner or to host private functions, breakfasts, conferences. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Whole flounder on steamed beans with baby potatoes and lemon mushroom cream sauce (GF, DF) OR Orange and mint roasted pork belly on beetroot with spinach and potato frittata and cider jus (GF) Dessert Honey and cinnamon poached pear orange anglaise and sugar matting (GF, NF)
Beverage Woven Stone Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Black Dog Chomp or Mojo coffee BURGER $16.50 Prawn Star Asian infused prawn with spicy slaw and dressing in a wheat bun, with kūmara chips (NF)
THE WHITBY CO-OP 69 Discovery Dr, Whitby | 04 234 1580 | Mon–Fri 11am–late, Sat & Sun 10am–late | whitbyco-op.co.nz Set in the heart of the Whitby, The Co-Op was created by the community, for the community. With homely family recipes, The Co-Op encourages the public to eat, drink and be lazy at their home away from home. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra course for $10 Starter Zany Zeus ricotta and spinach crêpe with grilled pecorino romano, sage butter and parmesan wafer (V)
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vodka ice cream OR Babci sernik (cheesecake) with Fresh Connection poached pear Beverage Three Paddles Pinot Noir 2013 or Housemade virgin krupnik BURGER $23 First Past the Pole Park Avenue Meats kielbasa with sauerkraut, onions, blueberry compote and housemade horseradish aioli on a Kaiser roll, with dill pickle and a vodka shot (NF) COCKTAIL $15
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BURGER $20.90 / + BEER $26.90
This Little Piggy Slow-roasted Wairarapa pork belly with fennel slaw and homemade apple relish on a Brezelmania chilli corn bun, with fries and chipotle mayonnaise Garage Project beer match Pils 'n' Thrills
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TOPOR BISTRO 3 Beach Rd, Plimmerton | 04 233 9939 | Tue–Thu 5.30pm–10pm, Fri & Sat 10am–10pm, Sun 10am–9pm, Closed Mon | topor.co.nz New Zealand's only Polish restaurant, Topor features authentic Polish/European cuisine with vodka matches. Located in Plimmerton village within a five minute walk from the train station. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $60 Three courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Park Avenue Meats kaszanka (black pudding) with cannellini bean purée, cinnamon apples and plum chutney (GF) OR Kielbasa y gryzb (Polish sausage) with Fresh Connection balsamic mushroom and sauerkraut concasse (DF, GF) Festival Dish (LUNCH) Salmon kanapka crème fraîche, shrimp, Fresh Connection potato salad and warm cabbage salad (NF) OR (LUNCH) Reuben-corned beef with sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard and Fresh Connection potato and warm cabbage salad (NF) OR (DINNER) Zrazy (beef roulade) and silesian dumplings with Fresh Connection cabbage salad, plum chutney and pan jus OR (DINNER) Randwick Meats venison tenderloin with dill mash, cabbage, cranberry salad, greens and Dijon pan jus Dessert Plum pierogi with homemade
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5 Beach Rd, Paekakariki | 04 902 9029 | Wed & Thu 7am–4pm, Fri & Sat 7am–8.30pm, Sun 7am–4pm, Closed Mon & Tue | beach-road-deli.com In the beachside village of Paekakariki on the Kāpiti Coast, Beach Road Deli is a hip and cosy food store. With artisan baked goods and wood-fired pizza, the pantry is always brimming with seasonal delicacies. LUNCH $15 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional non-alcoholic beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $25 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Slow-roasted Island Bay Butchery pork, apple and caramelised fennel pizza (DF, GF option) OR Kāpiti cheese quattro formaggi pizza with Tuatara Porter and chilli sauce (GF option) Dessert Fix & Fogg peanut butter and chocolate sundae Beverage Six Barrel Soda Co. sarsaparilla BURGER $18 Pizza Burger Burger Pizza Island Bay Butchery beef patty with melted Kāpiti Swiss cheese, onion rings, horseradish aioli, Zany Zeus ricotta and Kāpiti organics rocket, sandwiched between two wood-fired pizzas
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Festival Dish (LUNCH) Zany Zeus ricotta and spinach crêpe with grilled pecorino romano, sage butter and parmesan wafer (V) OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Pan-roasted Cook Strait groper on crispy pumpkin with basil and kūmara gnocchi, baby rocket and pesto (GF) OR (DINNER) Sous-vide beef fillet with horseradish potato gratin, spinach, gorgonzola mousse, beetroot and Merlot jus (GF) Dessert Spiced gingerbread parfait with poached Ōtaki tamarillo and pistachio wafer OR Warmed apple and rhubarb compote with crunchy gingernut crumble and Kāpiti vanilla bean ice cream Beverage Nga Waka Sauvignon Blanc 2013 or Pinot Noir 2014, L’affare coffee or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda
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MARINE PARADE EATERY 50 Marine Pde, Paraparaumu | 04 892 0098 | Mon–Thu & Sun 7.30am–4pm, Fri & Sat 7.30am–late | facebook.com/marineparadeeatery Located on the Paraparaumu beach front, Marine Parade Eatery is the local foodies’ hub of choice. With fresh and seasonal menus, great coffee and atmosphere, this busy eatery is exactly as the slogan describes. Eat, drink, share. LUNCH $35 | DINNER $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 Festival Dish Butcher’s Cut: Waikanae Butchery confit duck, terrine, pâté, spicy jerk beef, pancetta croquettes and lamb kebab, with Kāpiti Organics garnish OR Waikanae daily catch crab salad with ika mata, Awatoru tuna fish cakes, scallops and Thai mussels Dessert Wellington Chocolate Factory and Immigrant’s Son coffee mocha slice and coffee crumble Beverage Porters Estate Pinot Noir 2012, North End Extra Special Bitter or Six Barrel Soda Co. lemon and raspberry soda BURGER $20 / + BEER $26
The Eatery Ultimate Waikanae Butchery pork patty with Kāpiti smoked havarti, housepickled cucumber, organic greens, spicy harissa and aioli in a Pandoro brioche bun Garage Project beer match Hakituri
SOPRANO RISTORANTE 7 Seaview Rd, Paraparaumu Beach | 04 298 8892 | Mon–Sat 6pm–9:30pm, Closed Sun | sopranokapiti.co.nz Established in 2004, this local iconic restaurant enjoys a buzzy atmosphere with wonderful ambience. LUNCH Not open for lunch DINNER $65 Three courses plus a
Wellington regional beverage. BYO wine at $4.50 per bottle Starter Trio of Preston’s Lamb: Lamb cheek ravioli with sweet bread tortellini and lamb shank agnolotti (DF) OR Deep-fried Zany Zeus feta with beetroot relish and Prana Greens micro greens (GF option) Continued next page...
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Festival Dish Moana Pacific tarakihi with cauliflower risotto, Greytown Gold saffron mayonnaise and hazelnut pangrattato (GF) OR Waikanae Butchery sourced oxtail braised in Tuatara Porter with soft polenta and gremolata (GF, DF) Dessert Lemon brûlée tart with Koast Limoncello curd and Zelati lemon sorbetto (GF option) OR Trio of Wellington Chocolate Factory petits fours (GF) Beverage Koast Limoncello liqueur or KapiTea Green Tea
THE WATERFRONT 3 Garden Rd, Raumati | 04 902 6363 | Wed & Thu 11am–10pm, Fri 11am–late, Sat 10am–late, Sun 10am–10pm | waterfrontbar.co.nz Kāpiti's newest bar and eatery on Raumati's waterfront boasts an outstanding wine list, masterful cocktail list, and extensive bar and dinner menu. Seafood and meat – it’s that simple. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $55 Three courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter Bouillabaisse: Line-caught Kāpiti fish with tomatoes, onions and potatoes OR Scotch Egg: Waikanae Butchery pork mince with free range egg with Kāpiti relish and Prana Greens herbs Festival Dish Pot Pie: Awatoru venison with Tuatara London Porter, carrots, beetroot and Prana Greens herbs (DF, NF) OR Moana Pacific fresh fish with potato fondant, pumpkin purée, braised leeks and brussel sprout crisps (GF, NF) Dessert Whittaker's dark chocolate and Fantail Grove praline tart with clotted cream OR Zany Zeus ricotta strawberry and basil cheesecake Beverage Margrain Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Tuatara Pilsner or Kāpiti Kitchen syrup with homegrown lemons and soda BURGER $25 / + BEER $30
Ferdy’s Whitebait Burger Waikanae whitebait with pickled cucumber and tomato on a brioche bun, with handcut chips and aioli Garage Project beer match 'Beer' COCKTAIL $18
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Caught in Kāpiti Vodka with Koast Limoncello, fresh homegrown lemons, and tangy and tart L&P and raspberry syrup. Accompanied by a salty taste of childhood – Kāpiti kowhai gruyère mouse traps on Raumati Village Baker’s ciabatta (NF, V) Mocktail version available
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WAIMEA 1 Waimea Rd, Waikanae Beach | 04 293 4240 | Wed–Fri 10am–late, Sat & Sun 9am–late, Closed Mon & Tue | 1waimea.co.nz Facing Kāpiti Island, Waimea offers modern Mediterranean inspired cuisine in a relaxed beachfront atmosphere. Their unique New Zealand dishes combine Italian philosophies, modern cooking techniques and the freshest local ingredients. Enjoy alongside a great range of cocktails, wines and craft beers. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $60 Three courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Starter (DINNER) | Festival Dish (LUNCH) Housemade oxtail and nut terrine with seared enoki mushrooms, Kingsmeade sheep cheese foam and porcini jus Festival Dish (LUNCH/DINNER) Mintcrusted crispy skinned Awatoru salmon fillet with Jerusalem artichokes three ways OR (DINNER) Seared wild venison with leek croquettes, housesmoked yams, apple and parsnip cream, and mustard jus Dessert Mango and Zany Zeus yoghurt mousse with Peka Peka honey and rhubarb jelly, almonds and coconut milk Beverage Hudson Sauvignon Blanc 2012, Fairmont Estate Pinot Noir 2013 or Kāpiti elderflower cordial with Waikanae lime and soda BURGER $20 / + BEER $25
Cheeky Beef Bum Crumbed beef cheek with pickled red cabbage, marinated cucumber, smoked tomato, iceberg lettuce, honey mustard dressing and guacamole in a red brioche bun, with chips Garage Project beer match 'Beer' COCKTAIL $17
WOODSHED BEER & SMOKEHOUSE 17 Kāpiti Lights, Paraparaumu | 04 298 3955 | Mon–Sun 11am–late | woodshedsmokehouse.co.nz Woodshed Beer & Smokehouse is a local favourite situated up the Kāpiti Coast. With fourteen tap beers and ciders, including many local craft picks, come join them for a night in front of the fire place. LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $35.90 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage Festival Dish Almond and chilli-crusted Kāpiti snapper with julienne zucchini and basil pesto salad and beurre blanc (GF) OR Hasselback chicken breast with Kāpiti herb and garlic cream cheese with vegetable couscous with plum sauce (GF) Dessert Hokey pokey-cased Kāpiti vanilla bean ice cream pie on a swirl of triple berry compote Beverage Ohau Gravels Sauvignon Blanc 2012 or Six Barrel Soda Co. orange and dandy BURGER $23.90 / + BEER $29.90
The Mis-Steak Burger Homemade falafel with Kāpiti Aorangi brie, portobello mushroom, wilted kale, cumin and coriander yoghurt, and citrus chutney in a five seeds bun, with fries (GF, V) Garage Project beer match Hakituri
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A Squeeze of Seabreeze Gin with grapefruit bitters, lemon juice and Peka Peka honey. Accompanied by housesmoked salmon pâté with pistachios, Waikanae lime jelly and housemade red brioche Mocktail version available
CAFÉ MEDICI 9 Kitchener St, Martinborough | 06 306 9965 | Mon–Thu & Sun 8.30am–4pm, Fri & Sat 8.30am–late | cafemedici.co.nz Café Medici is loved by locals and sought out by visitors. Situated in the heart of the wine village of Martinborough, Medici is known for its Mediterranean cuisine made with the best seasonal ingredients the Wairarapa has to offer. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus a Wellington regional beverage
Festival Dish Crispy free range Longbush Pork belly with homemade chorizo, brussel sprouts, fennel and caper slaw (GF) OR Slow-braised Wairarapa lamb pie with Palliser Pinot Noir, kūmara, Parkvale Mushrooms and Schoc chocolate (NF) Dessert Rice pudding with butterscotch Greytown apples and rhubarb (GF, NF) Beverage Palliser Estate Pencarrow Chardonnay 2015 or Peoples coffee BURGER $20 / + BEER $28.50
Porky’s Last Stand Marinated crispy pork belly patty with apple and fennel slaw, and Lavender’s Green preserved lemon aioli in a brioche bun, with handcut chips Garage Project beer match Garagista
LA PANCETTA 123 Main St, Greytown, Wairarapa | 06 304 8869 | Thu–Sat 11am–late, Sun 11am–3pm, Closed Mon–Wed | lapancetta.co.nz In Greytown's Historic Wakelin House, Rachel Priestley of The Prodigal Daughter has opened her little piece of Italy in the heart of Wairarapa. Using local ingredients to create authentic Italian flavours after her years in Italy, La Pancetta offers casual dining at its best. LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert for $10 DINNER $59 Choose any three courses plus a Wellington regional beverage. Upgrade your beverage to wine matches for $40 Starter Clareville ciabatta bruschetta with The Drunken Nanny goat’s feta, Eco Farm beetroot and Leafyridge smoked olive oil OR Truffled potato soup with hot-smoked pancetta crumbs, Leafyridge chilli-infused olive oil and Kingsmeade pecorino Entrée Prodigal Daughter pappardelle with pork and fennel sausage crumbs, Eco Farm cavolo nero and Leafyridge extra virgin olive oil (DF, NF) OR Prodigal Daughter guanciale with Clareville ciabatta and Leafyridge caramelised onion olive oil Festival Dish (LUNCH) Longbush Porkstrami with Eco Farm greens, Prodigal Daughter smoked guanciale and Wakelin House chilli lime aioli OR (LUNCH) Prodigal Daughter pappardelle with pork and fennel sausage crumbs, Eco Farm cavolo nero and Leafyridge extra virgin olive oil (DF, NF) OR (DINNER) Rannoch Meats Red Devon sirloin with braised short ribs, Prodigal Daughter guanciale and Eco Farms cavolo nero OR (DINNER) Longbush Pork belly confit with Prodigal Daughter spiced plum
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A Pig of a Burger! Prodigal Daughter pork and fennel sausage patty with plum sauce, fennel slaw, crispy pancetta and Wakelin House chilli and lime aioli (NF) Garage Project beer match Persephone
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3340 SH2, Clareville, Carterton | 06 379 5333 | Mon–Sat 7.30am–4pm, Closed Sun | theclarevillebakery.co.nz In the heart of rural Wairarapa, in an historic 1800's restored country church, The Clareville Bakery prides itself on producing award winning artisan breads, pastries, pies and cakes. Included is a full
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35
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12.5
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40 41
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21
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WELLINGTON CBD Laundry Leuven Belgian Beer Café Little Beer Quarter Logan Brown Restaurant Louis Sergeant Sweet Couture Matterhorn Mexico Ministry of Food Bar & Kitchen Mishmosh Monsoon Poon München: Food Hall & Bier Haus Muse Eatery & Bar Nanny's Food Truck Olive Ombra One80 Restaurant & Lounge Bar Onebites Indonesian Street Food Ortega Fish Shack & Bar Pan de Muerto Mystic Mexican Cuisine Plum Portlander Bar & Grill Pravda Café Restaurant 88 Rock Yard Scopa Seize Shed 5 Siglo Slim Davey's Neighbourhood Saloon Sojourn Café & Bar Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant St Johns Bar & Restaurant Sterling Tequila Joe's The Arborist Rooftop Bar & Eatery The Bangalore Polo Club The Bresolin The Featherston The General Practititoner The Glasshouse Restaurant & Bar The Greek Food Truck The Green Man Pub The Grill at The Amora Hotel The Hideaway The Hop Garden The Library The Lido Café & Bar The Lobby Lounge The Old Bailey Thistle Inn Thunderbird Café Ti Kouka Café
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WELLINGTON CBD Afrika Ancestral Annam Antojitos Taco Truck Apache Arizona Artisan Dining House Avida Bar Backbencher Gastro Pub Basque Beach Babylon Beat Kitchen Berry Culture Bethel Woods Bin44 Restaurant + Bar Bistro 169 Boat Café Boulcott Street Bistro Burger Liquor C.G.R. Merchant & Co. Capitol Bistro Carrello del Gelato Chameleon Restaurant Charley Noble Eatery & Bar Chow City Dining & Bar Coene's Provisions Concrete Bar & Restaurant CQ Restaurant, Café & Bar Cuba St Bistro Dockside Restaurant & Bar Dragonfly Dutchy's Burger Joint Eat Street Egmont St. Eatery El Matador – Café, Asador Grill & Bar Five and Dime Five Boroughs Fork & Brewer Foxglove Bar & Kitchen Fratelli Grill Meats Beer Hanging Ditch Hawthorn Lounge Hillside Kitchen & Cellar Hippopotamus Restaurant Hotel Bristol Hummingbird Eatery & Bar Jano Bistro Juniper Restaurant & Bar Kanteen L'affare
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WELLINGTON CBD Trade Kitchen Vivant! Restaurant & Bar Wellesley Boutique Hotel Whitebait Wholesale Boot Company (WBC) Zibibbo WELLINGTON SUBURBS Bebemos CoCo at The Roxy Empire Cinema & Eatery Gasworks Goose Shack HQ Kelburn Village Pub Monterey One Fat Bird Park Kitchen Rata Café Salty Pidgin Spruce Goose The Larder The Ramen Shop HUTT VALLEY B Lounge Brew'd Boulcott Brew'd Eastbourne Cobar Restaurant Furnace Restaurant La Bella Italia Oli & Mi Kitchen Queen of Jackson Soprano Italian Caffe The Butcher & Brewer Trentham Mess Hall PORIRUA Peppermill Café, Bar & Restaurant Supply Room Kitchen & Bar The Whitby Co-Op Topor Bistro KĀPITI Beach Road Deli Marine Parade Eatery Soprano Ristorante The Waterfront Waimea Woodshed Beer & Smokehouse WAIRARAPA Café Medici La Pancetta The Clareville Bakery
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