"Mouth-wateringly delicious and substantially satisfying" describes the creations of the City Cake Company--the perfect place to find a fabulous cake or dessert for a special occasion. Chocolate Parisienne Cake serving six to eight, Gin and Lemon Cake serving six to eight, Dacquoise, the "towering dessert", serving 12-15, Orange and Cardamom Tart serving 12-15 are just some of the offerings. Choose a slice to "eat in", accompanied by coffee, tea, sandwiches and rolls. High tea includes two club sandwiches, a slice of cake and tea or espresso.
Helmed by culinary heavyweights, chefs Kyle Street and Jordan MacDonald, Culprit is a gastronomic experience par excellence. An ode to unloved cuts of meat, this restaurant ensures that meals are presentable and even packed with flavor. In collaboration with local farmers and suppliers, all ingredients and produce here are high quality, fresh, and sourced carefully. On offer is an innovative menu that gives local kiwi cuisine a novel contemporary touch, thus resulting in a sensory extravaganza. Drawing from the Yum Cha style of service, a menu is offered for groups of people, so this is a great place to drop in with your tribe.
A restaurant that quite celebrates their love for steak, Bushman's Grill seldom fails to offer its customers a simply enjoyable experience. Inspired by the Bushmen of Africa, this restaurant brings the experience of dining in the African rain-forests to the city of Auckland. Cooked to perfection over a classic wood-burning grill and served in sizable proportions, expect nothing short of a mouthful of pure succulence from the classic steak and barbecue options. Apart from the regular options, each day features a different specialty , that only adds to all the excitement.
The Empire Hotel, a grand colonial building, stands majestically on a street corner two blocks west of Queen Street. This fine Victorian building has served as a public bar since its construction in 1870. It has been completely refurbished and is a popular party place with two bars and a cafe/brasserie (operating during the day only). There is also a large gaming area with pool and darts. They offer free live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Nestled in the heart of Mount Eden, Pla Thong Thai is an elegant and stylish restaurant that serves a variety of Thai cuisines and delights. Chef Somsak Jantarose brings to diners a combination of traditional, contemporary and fusion dishes in appetizers, main course and desserts. Popular dishes being their Panang curry and Snappers available in four flavors garlic, basil, chili and chicken mince. Meals can be paired with high quality wines.
Farina is one of the best Italian restaurants in the neighborhood with a culinary team that brings authentic Italian dishes and flavors to your table. From the chefs to the staff, everything about this restaurant is Italian. An entire section of the menu here has been dedicated to Italian snacks and street food. Pasta, rissotti, pizzas, salads, all made using traditional Italian recipe is popular amongst the patrons of this restaurant. This place also has a bar section and is fully stocked with all kinds of spirit. The house made cocktails available here are tasty and exclusive. Red sofas and the green lights make the ambience of this place vibrant and bright. Large paintings that adorn the walls also add to the ambience. To ensure taste and quality, only fresh homegrown herbs are used for cooking at Farina.
Helmed by culinary heavyweights, chefs Kyle Street and Jordan MacDonald, Culprit is a gastronomic experience par excellence. An ode to unloved cuts of meat, this restaurant ensures that meals are presentable and even packed with flavor. In collaboration with local farmers and suppliers, all ingredients and produce here are high quality, fresh, and sourced carefully. On offer is an innovative menu that gives local kiwi cuisine a novel contemporary touch, thus resulting in a sensory extravaganza. Drawing from the Yum Cha style of service, a menu is offered for groups of people, so this is a great place to drop in with your tribe.
Nestled in the heart of Mount Eden, Pla Thong Thai is an elegant and stylish restaurant that serves a variety of Thai cuisines and delights. Chef Somsak Jantarose brings to diners a combination of traditional, contemporary and fusion dishes in appetizers, main course and desserts. Popular dishes being their Panang curry and Snappers available in four flavors garlic, basil, chili and chicken mince. Meals can be paired with high quality wines.
Farina is one of the best Italian restaurants in the neighborhood with a culinary team that brings authentic Italian dishes and flavors to your table. From the chefs to the staff, everything about this restaurant is Italian. An entire section of the menu here has been dedicated to Italian snacks and street food. Pasta, rissotti, pizzas, salads, all made using traditional Italian recipe is popular amongst the patrons of this restaurant. This place also has a bar section and is fully stocked with all kinds of spirit. The house made cocktails available here are tasty and exclusive. Red sofas and the green lights make the ambience of this place vibrant and bright. Large paintings that adorn the walls also add to the ambience. To ensure taste and quality, only fresh homegrown herbs are used for cooking at Farina.
A restaurant that quite celebrates their love for steak, Bushman's Grill seldom fails to offer its customers a simply enjoyable experience. Inspired by the Bushmen of Africa, this restaurant brings the experience of dining in the African rain-forests to the city of Auckland. Cooked to perfection over a classic wood-burning grill and served in sizable proportions, expect nothing short of a mouthful of pure succulence from the classic steak and barbecue options. Apart from the regular options, each day features a different specialty , that only adds to all the excitement.
Big Fish Eatery is a popular restaurant in Penrose, Auckland that serves a variety of flavorful cuisines from South East Asia. There is something for everyone and meals can be ordered and enjoyed as per to your taste and liking. From the food menu one can relish traditional dishes like sambal prawns, pad Thai, Karaage chicken and fresh sushi. Meals can be paired with your favorite selection of beer or wine. The ambience is inviting and casual and one can enjoy their meal indoors in comfortable booth seating’s or at their outdoor patio.
"Mouth-wateringly delicious and substantially satisfying" describes the creations of the City Cake Company--the perfect place to find a fabulous cake or dessert for a special occasion. Chocolate Parisienne Cake serving six to eight, Gin and Lemon Cake serving six to eight, Dacquoise, the "towering dessert", serving 12-15, Orange and Cardamom Tart serving 12-15 are just some of the offerings. Choose a slice to "eat in", accompanied by coffee, tea, sandwiches and rolls. High tea includes two club sandwiches, a slice of cake and tea or espresso.