Crowds get grooving in the park
More than 400 people enjoyed a glorious Sunday afternoon at Howick’s Crawford Park for one of the town’s new...
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Setting wheels in motion
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Setting wheels in motion
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A celebration of seafoodWednesday, 25 February 2009
Valentine’s day came a few hours early in our household. That’s because we wanted to try the acclaimed Friday night seafood buffet at The Langham Auckland but couldn’t justify two nights on the town in succession.
The sea for breakfast
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Lunch and dinner too! If readers should happen to visit Tauranga do check out the Nautilus Café & Bar at Marina Park.
Cooking courses dished up for kidsThursday, 12 February 2009
Growing concern among health professionals over obesity and poor eating habits in children has prompted te tuhi centre for the arts to take a positive step in guiding youngsters along the path to healthy eating.
Anyone for elevenses?Thursday, 05 February 2009
Over the centuries much has been said of the humble cup of tea. The 20th Century Baroque philosopher Bernard-Paul Heroux said: “There is no trouble so great or so grave that it cannot be diminished by a nice cup of tea.”
New lunch menu at Sage
Thursday, 05 February 2009
Stylish Sage Restaurant at Mission Bay has launched a new, competitively priced lunch menu available Wednesday- Friday, 12-2pm.
Prenzel window a winnerWednesday, 04 February 2009
The local, well-known Prenzel mother and daughter team of Mavis Griffiths and Sarah Dodson wasted no time last year in making a winner of their new Prenzel shop at Botany Town Centre.
For Starters with Helen PerryWednesday, 28 January 2009
Barking Dog has plenty of bite, The sea for breakfast, Chilli mussels hot stuff and Complete hand for Anthony.
Family goes back for moreWednesday, 28 January 2009
Late last year The Times featured a Dine and Win promotion in which 16 restaurants took part. Everyone who dined at those venues during October were entitled to enter the draw for a $150 dinner at one of the participating restaurants.
Hopping good meal at Annabelle'sWednesday, 21 January 2009
In the past I’ve written a lot about Annabelle’s at St Heliers Bay. That’s because it is a particular favourite of mine and although located outside The Times circulation readership area I do believe its waterfront placement attracts our readers.
Feast for eyes and stomachWednesday, 14 January 2009
I’ve always believed that eating with the eyes is almost as important as eating with the stomach – a well presented dish exuding a sense of presence together with scintillating aromas is usually the first step to enjoying a night of dining.
Emotions take beating in showThursday, 08 January 2009
The second local eatery to appear on TV3’s The Kitchen Job late last year saw something of a clash of wills.
Urban suave impressesWednesday, 07 January 2009
Having set off to see the latest James Bond movie and found that only the two front rows were available hubby and I decided to dine out instead. We headed for The Republic Bar and Kitchen next to the new Westfield Mall extension at Manukau City.
New restaurant attracts crowdsMonday, 22 December 2008
The newest of Howick’s restaurants, the Fig and Olive was packed when we stopped in recently. All evidence of the fire that wiped out the former Hasan Baba had disappeared and the Fig and Olive owners had done a tidy job of refurbishing the site in attractive Mediterranean style.
A toast to DepecheWednesday, 17 December 2008
On hearing there were two new restaurants in Howick I couldn’t help but rub my hands in glee. And I certainly wasted no time visiting the first to open.
