Chefs Tom Hishon & Wallace (Uelese) Mua of Kingi

Head Chef Kia Kanuta & Sous Chef Mauro Cancado of Ada

Petra Galler of Butter Butter

Bite-sized: Four pieces of food news you need to know this week

26 Jul 2023

In Auckland’s vast dining landscape, there is always something exciting happening. Here, from limited-time pop-ups to new menus and more, we have rounded up four of the bite-sized, food news that we think you should know about this week.

Butter Butter pop-up at Modicum Cafe

If you find yourself with a sweet tooth this Saturday (the 29th of July), you simply must pay a visit to Modicum Cafe on Upper Queen Street, where Petra Galler of Butter Butter will be on site serving a mouthwatering selection of cakes, tarts, galettes and more. There will also be beautiful blooms available from lauded local florist Ruth Fiona and plenty of perfectly-brewed coffee to boot.

A culinary evolution & new menu at Ada by Head Chef Kia Kanuta

Left: Kingfish on Rēwena Fried Bread Right: Squid Ink Spaghetti

Popular Grey Lynn restaurant Ada (located at the base of The Convent Hotel) has a new head chef and an entirely new culinary approach. Chef Kia Kanuta (formerly in the kitchens of places like Prego, Cafe Hanoi, Mudbrick, Pici and more) has drawn from his cultural background and upbringing, his experiences in the kitchen and New Zealand’s abundant ingredients to reimagine the restaurant’s menu as a celebration of Aotearoa and of the connection between people, food and the land. Not only has each dish been inspired by its creator’s experiences to carry its own story, but the vast and varied scope of this new menu is incredible. In the mouth-watering line-up, standout dishes include hāngī potatoes with chevre and porcini soil, heritage carrots served with buffalo curd, hāngī pork belly with potato mousse, rēwana fried bread with oyster mushrooms and blue cheese, or topped with delicate kingfish, and even a squid ink spaghetti served with paua, cockles, cream and nduja. Progressive, full of flavour, imbued with history and cultural gravitas and promising a thoroughly memorable dining experience, Ada’s new offering is exceptional. Book this restaurant for your next dinner out.

New breakfast dishes and extended weekend hours at Kingi

Left: Breakfast Flatbread Right: Huevos Rancheros

This delicious restaurant set at the base of Hotel Britomart and helmed by Tom Hishon has recently added a raft of new dishes to its breakfast menu, alongside altering its weekend hours to open from 7am until 2:30pm (so that you can enjoy Kingi’s ‘breakfast’ offering all day).

On the menu, new additions include smoked kahawai with slow-poached eggs, nduja hollandaise and potato rosti, Fiordland Wapiti mince on toast with mushrooms and goats curd and a banana pancake stack with hazelnut, raspberry and white chocolate crèmeux. As Hishon himself tells us, “I’m a breakfast person and there is nothing better than to be able to eat breakfast all day on the weekend! Kingi’s new weekend breakfast hours have been designed with this in mind.“

The Long Weekend’s Takeover at Ooh-Fa

After spending 12 weeks doing pop-ups in one of Australia’s top restaurants, Jay Elbrihi and David Aznar of 2Gather_Lab are embarking on an international tour — The Long Weekend — taking their unique culinary offering (that marries the duo’s Australian/Syrian and Algerian/Spanish backgrounds to focus on Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine as well as exploring wild food, fermentation and native regeneration) to the world.

Their first stop is an unmissable, one-night-only event at Ooh-Fa, with a dinner designed to showcase wild food, foraged from around New Zealand and Australia, the best local seafood as well as some wild game. There will also be delicious natural wines from antipodean producers, alongside a selection of signature cocktails. Taking place on Monday the 31st of July from 5pm, the whole experience will be rolled out over a five-course menu for $120 per head. This is one you don’t want to miss.

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Want healthy hair and glowing winter skin? See our edit of noteworthy beauty products and treatments to use now

26 Jul 2023

It is in the middle of the year that our hair and skin regimens can take a hit. Whether it’s because we can’t be bothered with the upkeep of beauty products or simply because winter’s harsh climate makes everything feel more dull, now is actually the best time to focus on your beauty routine. Helping you get the most out of the time spent slathering oils on your skin and treatments in your hair, we have rounded up some of the most noteworthy beauty products from skincare to makeup to haircare and more, to start using now. (And a few treatments to spoil yourself with, for good measure.)

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From alluring anthologies to gripping novels, these are the books we’re reading this winter

25 Jul 2023

With the mid-winter weather making the thought of tucking into bed early more appealing than ever, we have been turning to the latest and greatest in newly-released literature for our evening entertainment. After all, what better time than now to lose yourself in a good book? The kind of book that keeps you up into the wee hours, and gives you something to talk about at midwinter dinner parties. From a series of anthologies that offer fresh perspectives to some inspiring novels, these are our editors’ picks of the books of the season. Read at your leisure.

Anthologies

A Life of One’s Own: Nine Women Writers Begin Again
by Joanna Biggs

This book explores the unconventional paths taken by the likes of Mary Wollstonecraft, Virginia Woolf, George Eliot and Toni Morrison in carving out intellectual freedom for themselves. Joanna Biggs delves into the lives of these women, and the conditions necessary for them to produce their best work. It is a radical and intimate examination of the pursuit of intellectual fulfilment by women writers throughout history.

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Quietly Hostile: Essays
by Samantha Irby

Dubbed one of the most anticipated books of the year, the newest work by Samantha Irby is a hilarious series of essays that give insight into the reality behind the author’s newfound popularity and fame. From flop sweats on red carpet premieres to adopting a deranged dog over the pandemic, Irby’s singular perspective and no-holds-barred approach will have you laughing out loud until the very last page.

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In Vitro: On Longing and Transformation
by Isabel Zapata

Challenging the traditional narratives around pregnancy, Isabel Zapata offers a thought-provoking meditation on in vitro fertilisation. Through diary and essay forms, this book presents as a candid and intimate account of bodily transformation and disruption, exploring the complexities of conception and motherhood that are often kept private. It will prove an important literary companion that opens up space for nuanced conversations around pregnancy.

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Novels

Yellowface
by R.F. Kuang

Exploring the consequences of cultural appropriation, erasure of Asian-American voices and racism in the publishing industry, this compelling story follows June, a struggling author who steals her friend Athena’s just-finished manuscript about Chinese labourers in World War I and publishes it under a pseudonym Juniper Song. As her book becomes a New York Times bestseller, June must confront the consequences of her actions and the emerging evidence threatening to shatter her lies.

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The Happy Couple
by Naoise Dolan

Told with the author’s signature sparkly humour and ferocious wit, this new book charts the path of a soon-to-be-married couple, the best man, the bridesmaid and a guest. As the wedding approaches, the five lives intersect, as each grapples with personal struggles, searching for their own version of a happy ending.

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The Late Americans
by Brendon Taylor

In this new novel by the award-winning author of Real Life and Filthy Animals, a group of young people in Iowa City navigate self-discovery, love and ambition over a volatile year. From Seamus, a frustrated poet, to Ivan, an aspiring banker, to Fatima, an independent worker whose relationships are complicated by her work ethic, and Noah, who experiences sex in a different way, the group is preparing for an uncertain future when they are forced to face a moment of reckoning that leaves them changed forever.

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The Wind Knows My Name
by Isabel Allende

The newest novel by lauded author Isabel Allende weaves together the stories of two children separated by time and circumstance. From Nazi-occupied Vienna to present-day Arizona, the novel explores the devastating impact of war and immigration via richly-drawn characters and masterful storytelling, and is a poignant testament to the unbreakable spirit of those who survive unimaginable hardships and never lose hope.

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Dances
by Nicole Cuffy

This exceptional debut novel is centred around Cece Cordell, a young Black ballerina who becomes a principal dancer in the New York City Ballet. Despite her success, Cece feels like she doesn’t belong and begins to unravel the threads of her past. When faced with a difficult choice, she embarks on a journey to find her missing brother and reclaim the parts of herself lost to the traditional ballet world. This spellbinding and lyrical book speaks to women, art, power, and the quest for self-liberation.

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The Celebrants
by Steven Rowley

Twenty-eight years after a group of college friends make a pact to throw each other ‘living funerals’ after the tragic loss of one of their own, the pact takes on new meaning when one member receives an unexpected diagnosis, forcing them to confront old secrets and the realities of their middle-aged lives. A tribute to self-discovery and the enduring power of friendship, this novel is moving, thoughtful and deeply honest.

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Non-Fiction

The West: A New History in Fourteen Lives
by Naoíse Mac Sweeny

Penned by a prize-winning historian, this fascinating book challenges the origins of Western civilisation (namely, the notion that it stemmed from a single cultural inheritance) from ancient Greece to modern times. By exploring the lives of 14 remarkable individuals, the author debunks the myths and origin stories that underpin the story we thought we knew, and offers a bold new account of Western history that will reshape the way readers see the world around them.

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What an Owl Knows
by Jennifer Ackerman

Delving into the captivating world of owls, renowned science and nature journalist Jennifer Ackerman explores the complex biology and natural history of these mysterious birds, and reveals new scientific discoveries about their brains and behaviours. Featuring over 260 species of owls, Ackerman describes the difficulty in studying and finding them due to their cryptic nature and nocturnal behaviour. Through personal field observations and scientific research, she provides insights into owls’ hunting skills, communication and sensory abilities, offering a fascinating picture of these enigmatic birds.

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The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Not Good Enough
by Thomas Curran

This illuminating book, written by a renowned professor at the London School of Economics, explores how the pursuit of perfection can lead to burnout and depression and prevent us from achieving our goals. Highlighting the societal pressures that fuel our obsession with perfection (from workplace competition to social media comparisons and the quest for elite credentials) Curran offers a range of solutions for resisting this pressure and discovering a more purposeful and contented life.

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Anatomy of a Breakthrough: How to Get Unstuck and Thrive when it Matters Most
by Adam Atler

For anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed in their career, in relationships or in their personal growth, Anatomy of a Breakthrough by Adam Alter is the ultimate roadmap. This book offers invaluable insight on how to break free from unhelpful thoughts, habits and patterns via the inspiring stories of those who have achieved incredible breakthroughs. Ultimately it asks the question, why settle for mediocrity when you can thrive? Essential reading if you want your life to change.

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Tokens: The Future of Money
by Rachel O’Dwyer

Tokens are the digital assets that, are transforming the way we perceive and interact with money. And as platforms take over the role of banks, we’re witnessing the emergence of a new economy, but is it a blessing or a curse? In this book, Rachel O’Dwyer proposes a collective approach to money as a transformative power. A must-read for anyone seeking to navigate this new world and shape a fairer future.

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Dark Matter: The New Science of the Microbiome
by Dr James Kinross

This is a fascinating and accessible book by scientist and surgeon Dr James Kinross about the importance of the microbiome, a genetic universe inside us that influences every aspect of our health. The book explains how the microbiome helped humans evolve and how it is being destroyed through modern lifestyles, antibiotics, and environmental damage. With scientific research and practical advice, Kinross explores the brave new world of the microbiome and its impact on human health, offering insight into how we can nurture this delicate ecosystem.

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Serving classic brunch with an Asian-fusion twist, meet Ponsonby Road’s tasty new spot — Pilar

Words Margie Riddiford | 21 Jul 2023

Having recently opened on Ponsonby Road, Pilar Cafe & Eatery is the suburb’s newest cafe serving perfectly roasted Rocket coffee, friendly service and unique daytime fare that marries Asian-fusion flavours with classic European brunch. The result is a must-try spot that puts an unexpected twist on those dishes that are perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast or a quick before-work bite.

Started by Siyuan Sheng who has been working as a chef in New Zealand for a decade, the idea for Pilar was born from Sheng’s desire to offer a place where people could not only find utterly delicious food, but also, a place to sit back and relax (even if only for a brief moment). “For me, a cafe is not only about providing food or coffee,” she tells us, “it is also a place where people can rest, which is what I love.”

On the menu, punters will discover a uniquely flavoursome mix of Asian-fusion flavours intertwined with traditional Kiwi cafe food — an intriguing combination. “We want to bring new, creative ideas to our customers,” Sheng reveals, citing Pilar’s chilly scramble with green onions and its corn fritters with basil pesto, sour cream, salsa, spinach and poached eggs and two early favourites on the menu. The distinctly tasty line-up also includes dishes like a fluffy blueberry pancake served with bacon and red-wine poached pear, salmon poke bowls, kimchi fried rice and a series of ever-changing, seasonal chef’s specials and daily sweet treats.

Here, the offering is wonderfully diverse with something to suit virtually any taste or proclivity. So whether you’re looking for a place to park up for an easy bite, or want a sunny, laid-back spot to catch up with someone for coffee, Pilar ticks the boxes in a big way. As Sheng explains, “Ponsonby is a busy area so I would like to provide a place where people can have a break from the busyness… like another home in the city.”

From its delectable food to its very good coffee and calm setting, Pilar is a place that should be on your radar. And when you’re met with Sheng’s exceptional service with a smile, you’ll likely want to make it your new regular.

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Why the newest accommodation at Allpress Olive Groves will make you want to book a weekend on Waiheke

21 Jul 2023

Allpress is a name familiar to most across the country, primarily for its connection to the most-loved coffee beans. But after stepping away from his coffee empire, founder Michael Allpress looked to his latest venture — world-class extra virgin olive oil grown on his native Waiheke Island. Since its founding in 2021, Allpress Olive Groves swiftly earned itself a spot as not only one of the finest extra virgin olive oils in the country but one of the most desirable destinations to visit and stay. And now, thanks to its latest addition — the Matiatia Millhouse — it really is a cut above the rest.

Allpress Olive Groves — Matiatia Millhouse

This destination exemplifies contemporary coastal living from its unique vantage point on the island’s northwestern tip, where views from the expansive windows across Matiatia Bay to Rangitoto Island are breathtaking. Designed to blend unobtrusively with nature, it sits among native bush and established gardens, where everything feels utterly calm. For a restful weekend, a well-stocked bookshelf and works by New Zealand artists Guy Ngan and David Hessel add a sense of home comfort.

This joins three accommodation destinations, each as distinct, generous and warm as the next. Number29, The Ranch and Rangihoua Villa are all available for exclusive use, where each sits proudly on its own and offers a different reflection of the island’s vast offering. Yet they collectively provide the kind of stay that feels like a visit to a family lodge, where the intention is to celebrate considered design, outdoor cooking, relaxation and Waiheke’s idyllic natural environment. Set amongst the olive groves, it couldn’t be more heavenly.

Left: Rangihoua Villa Right: Rangihoua living area

When on Waiheke, aside from using the groves as a home base for a weekend away, Allpress Olive Groves also offers a signature tasting experience for guests or visitors to the island alike. With groves located across the entire expanse of the island, the beautiful new tasting room can be found at 56 Church Bay Road, conveniently amid some of Waiheke’s most beloved vineyards. Here, guests can enjoy the signature tasting experience and stock up on extra virgin olive oils from Rangihoua Estate, Allpress, and Number29, all single varietals and blends that capture the island in every bottle.

As Allpress says, “Extra virgin olive oils from Waiheke are some of the best in the world. This comes back to the island’s unique terroir, diverse varietals and climate.” With this in mind, it encourages us to look at olive oils from a different perspective. Where most discerning foodies can taste the difference between a good bottle and a run-of-the-mill blend, Allpress Olive Groves is encouraging us to consider our extra virgin olive oil with the same reverence we do wine, where we consider flavour profile, aromas and versatility.

We also have on good authority that the vision for Allpress Olive Grove will soon be extending, with the foothills of Rangihoua Estate soon poised to be home to the flagship Allpress Bistro, a Tasting Room & Store, and a divine new events space. All the more reason to book a trip over to the isle sooner rather than later, we think.

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Bar Magda unveils its bold new Pinot Noir vintage, and these the best house dishes to enjoy it with

21 Jul 2023

As Bar Magda has firmly established itself as not only one of the City’s best dining destinations (with new winter menu dishes to boot) but also one of the most reliably brilliant bars, it makes sense that the restaurant’s wine offering only continues to expand. Adding to the introduction of last year’s vintage comes the 2022 Magda Vision Pinot Noir, hailing from Nelson’s Moutere Hills. Produced with friends Brood Fermentation, the vintage is unfined, unfiltered, and a tactile expression of the growing season — made with the avante garde culinary style of Bar Magda in mind.

It pairs perfectly with the season’s dishes, from spicy potato gnocchi that plays into the richness of the wine while working to elevate its depth via intermittent hits of spice, to the smoky roasted eggplant or barbecue green beans, both of which highlight the pinot’s full-body and unique flavour profile. And as such, we’ve rounded up a series of our favourite pairings below.

Bugsung of Crab & Prawn

Leaning more into Bar Magda’s traditional Filipino lineage, this dish melds fresh crab and prawn with a rich crab fat curry sauce, known as sauce Alavar — a take on the revered sauce from Zamboanga City’s beloved Alavar’s Seafood Restaurant.

Spicy Potato Gnocchi

Already celebrated this winter as one of our favourite spicy dishes in the City, this spicy potato gnocchi feels like the epitome of Bar Magda’s excellence. Here, spiced potato gnocchi is served with oyster mushrooms, pickled carrots and scallions, plus healthy helpings of scrambled egg hollandaise and mee goreng sauce, which results in a dish that is both innovative and utterly delicious.

Smoked & Roasted Eggplant

The kitchen here has always been known to do eggplant well, and this season it sees a crowd favourite turned on its head as the smoked and roasted eggplant is wrapped in nori and served with coconut yoghurt, Tokyo turnip, cucumber and lashings of garlic oil.

Bar Magda New Menu — Left: Bbq green beans Right: Pork & duck albondigas

BBQ Green Beans

With a modern slant on this most traditional side, Bar Magda’s BBQ green beans offer just the right amount of umami, smokey flavour and necessary crunch. Charred and served with onion miso, green garlic sauce and almonds, it makes a serious case for eating your greens.

Pork & Duck Albondigas

These tasty little morsels are a soul-warming take on the Spanish meatballs, and as we’ve been told, owner Carlo Buenaventura’s grandmother’s recipe. Made with pork and duck, this gluten-free dish is served on a bed of fresh corn polenta and is smothered with sauce Cocido and yellow sambal, lending the plate an utterly irresistible flavour profile that marries perfectly with the new vintage.

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Shop the look: Take style cues from our cover star Elsa Pataky, with this elegant fashion edit

21 Jul 2023

Known for her international career in modelling and movies, Spanish actress Elsa Pataky has asserted herself as an undisputed style icon too. Here, taking our cues from the striking cover story we shot with her for our most recent Winter Issue, we have curated a line-up of exceptional pieces to fold a little necessary glamour into your everyday looks.

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Photography by James Tolich. Styling by Claire Sullivan-Kraus. Makeup by Sarah Tammer. Hair by Brad Mullins.

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Somm Cellar Nights is the new Tuesday night affair pouring the country’s most coveted wines

21 Jul 2023

Holding some of the country’s most coveted bottles in their expansive cellar, the newly-opened Somm Cellar Door at Princes Wharf has introduced a new series allowing guests to taste its range’s depth and breadth. Initially designed as an inner-city wine-tasting concept, visitors can taste flights from some of the country’s best wineries — including Te Kairanga, Vavasour and Mt Difficulty. Very swiftly, it has established itself as one of the preeminent and most delicious dining spots in the City under the delicious leadership of Chef Gavin Doyle.

Somm Cellar Nights effectively cracks open the institution’s impressive vault of wines, where for one night a week only, anyone will get to try a wine from the cellar, hand-selected by Somm’s team. While the wine will change each week, Somm’s cellar proudly boasts an extensive back catalogue of library vintages, limited edition releases, and large-format wines, so excellence is almost always assured.

As these wines are not generally sold by the glass, and some extremely rare, it makes these Tuesday night sessions very tempting. After all — there are few better reasons to rally a crew for a night of delicious plates and pizzas to share, especially with this unprecedented access to some of the country’s finest wines.

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Innovative, sustainable and durable: How Dekton’s new Pietra Kode collection is reimagining the beauty of classic Italian stones

21 Jul 2023

When it comes to reimagining classic Italian-stone surfaces in a more durable and sustainable way, Dekton has once again proven itself a pioneer. Fresh inspiration is found in the brand’s recently-unveiled Pietra Kode collection, a series of sublime stones that can now be acquired through Cosentino, renowned for its innovative and sustainable surfaces.

Designed by the esteemed Daniel Germani, this collection reimagines the beauty of three classic Italian stones: Vicenza, Travertine and Ceppo di Gré, and thanks to its architectural aesthetic and exceptional quality, is poised to transform both our interior and exterior spaces in a way that delivers an appeal beyond its sleek looks alone.

Dekton’s innovative manufacturing process crafts purpose-made, ultra-compact surface stones that surpass the limitations of traditional mined materials. For starters, this engineered approach ensures exceptional durability, where each stone is made to be scratch and stain resistant, ideal for high-traffic flooring and heavily-used surfaces. There is also a significant focus on sustainability, where Dekton’s robust decarbonisation plan and commitment to offsetting 100-percent of its CO2 emissions has rendered the Pietra Kode collection entirely carbon-neutral, making Dekton the only cradle-to-grave carbon neutral surface on the market. And if all that weren’t enough to convince you of quality, the collection also carries a 25-year warranty — so that you can rest secure in the knowledge that the most important surfaces in your home have been made to last.

For these reasons, and for its striking aesthetic advantages too, the Pietra Kode collection is virtually limitless in the range of applications it can offer, exuding contemporary elegance via its rich shades and textures and strong, durable finishes, fit for any kind of surface. From cladding and flooring to kitchen and bathroom surfaces, Pietra Kode’s timeless allure can be seamlessly integrated into both modern and classic contexts, offering a harmonious aesthetic that transcends trends.

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In coming up with the visual language for this collection, Daniel Germani was inspired by Italian architectural heritage in decoding and recoding three classic Italian stones. Take Nebbia, for instance, which captures the beauty of Vicenza with a fine-grained creamy base dotted with warm taupe hues — a harmonious tribute to the architectural masterpieces created by Andrea Palladio during the Cinquecento era. Upholding Vitruvius’ principles, the reimagined material pays homage to a rich heritage of design and craftsmanship.

Sabbia, on the other hand, reinterprets Italian Travertine, its irregular and colourful vein adding charm to rustic or natural environments. It is a technological reimagining of the stone that laid the foundations of Rome, evoking the brilliance of classical art and speaking to the kinds of inspiring architectural marvels that thrived during the Renaissance. Here, via Dekton’s unique ultra-compaction process, the stone’s inherent beauty and properties not only endure, but are improved.

Pietra Kode’s Ceppo pays tribute to the distinctive blue-grey multiform structure of Ceppo di Gré stone, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. With a reimagined beauty and character, this stone (which etched its mark on Milan’s architectural history) shapes spaces that inspire and forge a deep connection with nature, perpetuating a timeless narrative of harmonious design.

As such, Dekton’s Pietra Kode seamlessly blends architectural beauty with innovation, sustainability and durability. In its rejuvenation of classic Italian stones, it has become a beacon of versatility and exceptional performance, sure to enhance any project with timeless elegance and lasting resilience.

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The perfect, warming, weekday lunch is here as Azabu and Ebisu add delicious ramen bowls to their menus

Words Margie Riddiford | 20 Jul 2023

As if we needed more reason to book a table at Ebisu or one of Azabu’s two Auckland spots, the three restaurants have recently added a selection of mouth-watering, soul-warming ramen bowls to their weekly lunch menus, the ideal midday meals to see us through winter.

Satiating, comforting and utterly delicious, the three ramen bowls on offer include the Shio Tare ramen with char siu pork, soy egg, bamboo, pork and chicken bone broth, the Spicy Miso Goma ramen with char siu pork, soy egg, bamboo and sesame pork broth and the Spicy Miso Tantanmen ramen with chicken mince, soy egg, bamboo and miso pork broth. From their warming, brothy bases to their hearty, flavoursome toppings the new ramen offering is drawing us out of the office for a lunchtime feast.

In addition to the bowls themselves (which are available for a mere $25 a pop), diners who want a little something extra can choose two sides to pair with their ramen for $49. These include fresh salmon or tuna sashimi, karaage chicken or vegetable tempura (at Ebisu) or spicy pork gyoza (at Azabu).

Only available at lunchtime, this new ramen offering can be ordered from Monday to Friday at Ebisu, from Wednesday to Friday at Azabu Mission Bay and on Thursdays and Fridays at Azabu Ponsonby.

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