Serving the needs of hundreds of outlets in the hospitality industry, Pandoro has developed into an icon in the New Zealand baking industry. With an unusual variety of bread recipes originating in southern Europe, plus rolls, pies and cookies, it's easy to get carried away while ordering if you're hungry. Worth noting are their sourdough, olive and multi grain breads. Plus Pandoro does a complete selection of ready made lunchtime sandwiches. This take-away bakery is complete with coffee and drinks for those on the run.
Glengarry Wines operate ten excellent shops in Auckland. They have such a huge range of wines from all over the world, you can feel spoilt for exotic choice. It can be overwhelming, but never fear, the staff are friendly and very knowledgeable, practical and willing to advise. There are plenty of good New Zealand wines too, and occasional promotions of other related delicacies--the olives were memorable!! And there are always specials on hand for the budget-minded imbiber.
An Auckland institution since 1971, Antique Alley is a window into another era, or in fact several! They pride themselves on "buying and selling almost anything" and indeed "almost anything" can be found within it's walls. They stock beautifully restored antiques, silverware and jewelery, chinaware, good secondhand furniture, a wide range of militaria and clocks and even exotic old postcards and frames.
This is New Zealand's only licensed men's fashion store--yes, this means they can, and do, serve alcohol. As you may expect, the standards of quality and service are very high. It is a large store, full of such items as suits, shirts, ties, trousers, belts, cuff links and tiepins. Since 1930 they have been helping to make Auckland men look pretty good, and that tradition looks set to continue for a while yet. Despite all of this, their prices remain very reasonable--especially on suits.
Opened in 1981, this cavernous store prides itself on offering the biggest range of music in New Zealand. It is particularly popular with musicians because of this, and also thanks to its range of music-related clothing and a notice board that helps promote bands and connect musicians. Not only are there stacks of CDs and tapes, but also videos, DVDs, computer games and accessories, and an eclectic range of books and magazines.
Twice voted Bookseller of the Year, this book shop specializes in fiction, music, science, biography, travel and New Zealand books. They also have a section called "brainy stuff" described as intellectual but interesting, and a good selection of gay fiction. Select magazines and designer greeting cards are also sold, and they offer a mail order service.