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March Culture Guide: Everything to do, see and book this month

28 Feb 2023

As we find ourselves well and truly into the swing of the year, a calendar packed with cultural events is keeping us excited for the months ahead. From fairs and festivals to some of the biggest names in music, here is our full March Culture Guide to satiate your creative needs this season.

Aotearoa Art Fair

One of the most exciting cultural events of 2023, the Aotearoa Art Fair, is returning once again to Auckland’s The Cloud. Offering collectors and art-lovers the chance to view and buy pieces from leading galleries showcasing the work of more than 180 artists, the March edition will see new galleries, new artwork, more international artists, large-scale sculpture works and so much more.
Wednesday, 1st March — Sunday, 5th March, The Cloud

Harry Styles

Finally bringing the show we have seen so much on social media to our shores, man of the moment Harry Styles will give the performance of his life, with the Auckland show marking the end of his Love On Tour extravaganza. Expect the full discography of his new certified bops, alongside a few older classics (One Direction, we’re looking at you), to make the night one of our most memorable yet.
Tuesday, 7th March, Mt Smart Stadium

Flamingo Pier

Having been postponed from its earlier date with recent weather events, this weekend sees the much-awaited return of Flamingo Pier to Waiheke Island. Set at the picturesque Rangihoua Estate and now into its ninth year, the festival is a haven for lovers of dance music — featuring some of our favourite local names like Nathan Haines and Jaimie Webster Haines, alongside internationals Harvey Sutherland, Panorama Bar regular Gabrielle Kwarteng and Dekmantel favourite Suze Ijó.
Friday, 3rd March — Sunday, 5th March, Rangihoua Estate

Wicked: The Musical

In this captivating tale, we are invited to witness the emergence of an improbable, yet profound bond between two young women who meet as sorcery students at Shiz University. Glinda, the adored and fair-haired beauty, befriends Elphaba, a misunderstood and distinctly chartreuse-skinned figure. The upcoming production of this most-loved musical features an all-New Zealand cast, boasting the esteemed Tina Cross, a beloved figure in Kiwi music circles, in the role of Madame Morrible. This show promises to captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds, transporting them to a world of unparalleled enchantment — one of the crown jewels of our March Culture Guide. Tickets are available here.
Friday, 31st March — Saturday, 22nd April, SkyCity Theatre

Rupi Kaur

Having pioneered a career in social media prose, encouraging readers everywhere to think differently about how we engage with poetry, Rupi Kaur is finally bringing her lauded World Tour to New Zealand this March. Performing in both Wellington and Auckland, Kaur will share some of her most beloved works, alongside new, unpublished pieces, set to an original music score. A divine literary affair indeed.
Friday, 24th March, Auckland Town Hall

Florence + The Machine

Few voices are as instantly recognisable as that of Florence Welch, frontwoman of Florence + The Machine, who return to our shores later this month. The Dance Fever Tour sees the act playing to New Zealand fans for the first time in four years. With the album recorded in London over the course of the pandemic, it feels like the soundtrack to the last sordid few years.
Tuesday, 21st March, Spark Arena

Light from Tate: 1700s to Now

From the collections of Tate, this exhibition highlights how light has enraptured artists throughout time, manifested through painting, photography, sculpture, installation, drawing and moving images. It showcases the works of illustrious artists such as JMW Turner, Claude Monet, Wassily Kandinsky, and Olafur Eliasson, accompanied by installations that create a plethora of sensory experiences. Spanning from the 18th century to the present day, the opening weekend (this weekend) comprises two full days of food, music, crafts and free talks for anyone curious about the intricacies of art.
Wednesday, 1st March — Sunday, 25th June, Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki

Auckland Arts Festival

This March sees the enviable return of the Auckland Arts Festival to the beating cultural heart of the City. Featuring what might be the event’s biggest programme yet, full of some of our greatest national talents, and visiting guests from further afield, Aucklanders are treated to 18 days of immersion in the arts. Think exhibitions, live performances and workshops, of which the complete programme can be discovered here.
Thursday, 9th March — Sunday, 26th March, various locations

Lorde

Returning for a ‘reintroduced’ Solar Power tour, and earning a spot in our March Culture Guide, our national darling will be playing a one-off show at Western Springs this weekend, celebrating the much-anticipated 2020 album with her most adoring fans. One of nine stops on her first tour in five years, where other destinations include Upper Moutere and a postponed Havelock North show, it is evident that this kind of show is not to be missed.
Saturday, 4th March, Western Springs

NZ International Fraud Film Festival

The upcoming return of the NZ International Fraud Film Festival to Auckland presents a unique opportunity for attendees to delve into the underbelly of fraud and its effects on society. The Festival’s programme promises to explore a range of topics, including the psychology of fraudsters, institutional corruption, forgery, and cybercrime, and will showcase several films such as The Talented Mr. Rosenberg, Gaming Wall St., Nothing Lasts Forever, The Lost Leonardo, and China Hackers. Those wishing to attend can secure free tickets to select events, including a session with the renowned investigative team Fair Go. More information is available here.
Wednesday, 29th March & Thursday, 30th March, Q Theatre

Beacon Festival

March sees the post-covid return of Beacon Festival, which this year expands to two days of house and electronic dance music on the iconic Auckland waterfront. Drawing an utterly impressive international line-up, single-day tickets are also available for those looking to curb any potential over-enthusiasm ahead of the work week.
Saturday, 18th March & Sunday, 19th March, Queens Wharf

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24 Feb 2023

As the clock nears 1am on Saturday the 25th of February, the fashion world is turning its gaze to Gucci’s new season unveiling at Milan Fashion Week.

With the lauded Italian fashion house set to showcase its women’s autumn-winter 2023 collection, the previous collection Gucci Twinsburg is still distinctly in our minds. There, mesmerising themes of self-reflection, illusion and identity were toyed with by former Creative Director Alessandro Michele, as twin models descended the runway in identical pairs.

And while Michele was known for his romantic and eclectic influences on the brand, we are eagerly anticipating our first glimpse at the sartorial influence of his recently-named successor, Sabato de Sarno, who will reveal his debut collection in September.

To immerse yourself in Gucci’s fall winter 2023 runway show, set at the Gucci Hub headquarters in Milan, watch the below video from 1am tomorrow morning, the 25th of February (NZST).

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Three of the tastiest food events you need to check out this weekend

24 Feb 2023

As another sunny weekend is anticipated, we’re looking ahead to all of the culinary events drawing us outdoors this weekend. Featuring some household names alongside new future classics, these are the three food events you need to discover this weekend — if nothing else.

Baby G Burger at Crayon Classic

It’s been quite some time since we’ve indulged in Baby G’s beloved smash burgers. So, come Sunday afternoon, this is precisely where you’ll find us. Catering to the hungry masses at the inaugural Crayon Classic at Pompallier Tennis Club (which, by all accounts, sounds like an epic event for anyone looking to jump into a little casual weekend tennis) alongside an Almighty hydration station, it’s the most delicious burger event to take in the final hours of the week.
Sunday, 3pm — 8pm.

Food Truck Night at Victoria Park

An early pioneer of the Auckland pop-up scene, Food Truck Collective’s tasty nights are back this Friday, taking over Victoria Park for anyone wanting to do knock-offs right. From 5pm, a whole host of food trucks will converge on the inner-city park, such as Miso Ra, Double Dutch Fries, Taste of Rwanda and Lalele Organic Gelato and Waffles (should you have saved room for dessert). This is the kind of affair you’ll want to grab your group and a picnic blanket, before settling in for the late afternoon.
Friday, 5pm — 9pm.

From left: Food Truck Collective vendors Sweet as Bowl, Local Legend Eats.

Now a month into a residency at Ponsonby’s Ante Social Club, Broke Boy Taco’s sought-after morsels are once again becoming the talk of the town. Known for creating Mexican-inspired street food inspired by his days in San Francisco’s Mission District, Sean Yarborough is quickly making a name for himself as the purveyor of some of the tastiest tacos in town at all the best food events in Auckland.
Thursday to Saturday, 5pm — 9pm.

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A curated roundup of the best new fashion arrivals, hand-picked by our editors

24 Feb 2023

Whether you’re heading out this weekend or are simply in search of something new to add to your wardrobe, there are a number of new fashion arrivals to be found at our favourite boutiques. From luxurious womenswear at Faradays to fresh men’s and women’s pieces at Workshop, as well as a raft of exquisite jewellery (if you really feel like treating yourself) whatever you have your sartorial sights set on, here, there’s something to suit every style.

And in a bid to make things easy for you, our editors have curated some of their favourite new fashion arrivals from the stores and brands around town. Shop ’til you drop, we say.

From top left: Stripe Accent Monogram T-Shirt from Louis Vuitton, Loewe Anagram sunglasses from Parker & Co., Elsa Peretti Bean design Wire Necklace from Tiffany & Co., Givenchy Jacquard Soft Cup Bra from Faradays, 30 MONTAIGNE reversable belt from Christian Dior, Soft wool silk jacket from Gucci, David Yurman Carlyle Bracelet from Partridge, LOULOU STUDIO Cadar Wide Leg pants from Workshop, Soft padded sabots from Prada, CHLOÉ small woody tote from Workshop.

From top left: ACNE STUDIOS vintage denim jacket from Workshop, Run sneaker from Gucci, Lock Bangle fro Tiffany & Co., VALENTINO III Irregular Sunglasses from Faradays, Short-sleeved heavy cotton shirt from Prada, GIVENCHY G-Tote Medium Shop Bag from Faradays, COMMON PROJECTS original achilles from Workshop, Patek Philippe Complications REF. 5935A-001 watch from Partridge, Draped Relaxed Pants from Louis Vuitton.

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Your look inside this year’s Takapoto Classic, from showjumping to Land Rover’s exciting activations

23 Feb 2023

One event on our late summer social calendar is the Takapoto Classic, one of the country’s most distinguished equestrian events of the year. With the support of like-minded brands such as Land Rover, this world-class showjumping competition has evolved into a celebratory affair that is as much about the experiences on offer as it is about the competition itself. And as we’ve borne witness to this year, the event is only poised to further its international stature, drawing the most discerning guests from across the globe to the annual Waikato-based affair.

Held at Takapoto Estate on the shores of Lake Karapiro, this annual tournament attracts New Zealand’s most elite equestrians (and a burgeoning roster of international riders) to compete over 10 days. The estate itself is a miraculous destination; a 600-acre property spanning three waterfront kilometres, home to a vineyard, boutique accommodation, and sought-after function areas, alongside world-class equestrian facilities and a horse-breeding program. Few other destinations in New Zealand meet this calibre, and as such, it is a fitting home for such a storied affair.

Courtesy of its sponsors, this year’s Takapoto Estate showjumping experience includes (beyond the horses) a delicious lineup of local cuisine from boutique food trucks, as well as award-winning New Zealand wines for spectators to enjoy while watching on. There are cafes, bars and a boutique trade village, which plays host to other adrenaline-inducing activities. Land Rover, for instance, has partnered with Takapoto to offer its Defender Off-Road Experience, a drive activation that showcases the capabilities and prowess of the latest Defender for those daring enough to drive (a brand representative can chauffeur if you’d prefer to ride shotgun).

Elsewhere, you’ll find the PHEV Display, highlighting the best in the brand’s latest innovations of hybrid luxury, alongside customer hosting (think private dinner functions and cocktail evenings), which furthers Land Rover’s longstanding, international relationship with the equestrian field — which they describe as part of their DNA. From its historic sponsorship of Burghley Horse trials and the three-day event in Kentucky, it is evident that showjumping and horse riding is something that has long been interwoven with Land Rover’s heritage and prestige.

Closer to home, Land Rover continues to build on this idea, having recently partnered with Equestrian Sport New Zealand to support our national high-performance team in training. Simultaneously, the partnership’s intention extends to a grassroots level, where the two forces hope to elevate all levels of equestrian in New Zealand.

Ultimately, the Takapoto Classic is an event that, should you feel even the slightest regret about not attending this year, calls to be earmarked in your dairy for 2024. Hosting some of the most discerning individuals with an appetite for adventure, it is the kind of experience that truly caters to all — and is something we should all get behind.

www.landrover.co.nz

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This March, acclaimed Portuguese restaurant Sem is coming to Auckland for two nights only

22 Feb 2023

Celebrated by locals and international travellers alike, Lisbon restaurant and wine bar Sem is known for more than just its exquisite Portuguese cuisine. Its name means ‘without’ in Portuguese, and the award-winning establishment is dedicated to a bold zero-waste kitchen policy to create a net positive effect on the environment. Food offcuts are fermented and preserved, no plastic packaging or rubbish bins are in sight, and produce is foraged or grown through regenerative agriculture.

Restaurant Sem Black Garlic and Sourdough Bread with Tamari Vinegar Poached Shiitakes, Grilled Matsutake and a Wastershire Emulsion with Julienned Matsutake Legs dressed in a Smoked Mushroom and Chilli Miso Oil.

With such an audacious approach to sustainable cuisine, it is perhaps no surprise that an element of homegrown ingenuity is at play. Sem is co-run by Kiwi chef George McLeod (formerly of London’s Silo) and his Brazilian-Portuguese partner Lara Espirito Santo. And for the first time ever, McLeod and Santo are set to bring a piece of Portugal to New Zealand, teaming up with an old friend and local hospitality personality Carlo Buenaventura of Bar Magda on Saturday the 11th and Sunday the 12th of March.

From left: Bar Magda Eggplant Relleno with Cucumber, Wakame and Sauce Morado, Watermelon Cocktail with Strawberry, Mezcal, Aperol, Yellow Chartreuse and Mint Sherbet.

Speaking of the extravaganza, Buenaventura tells me we can expect a memorable four-course feast (including cocktail and wine pairings). Melding the best of Portuguese and Buenaventura’s native Filipino cuisine, dishes will feature the freshest baby corn, oysters, seafood, venison and more.

From left: Bar Magda interior, Market Fish en Papillote with Preserved Fennel, Wakame, Tobiko and Sauce Pinangat.

“Boa comida e bons momentos!” Buenavetura says, translating to “Good food and good times!” It is a motto he lives by and speaks to his unrivalled passion for creating daring culinary experiences.

Set to take the local dining scene by storm, secure your tickets to the Sem and Bar Magda collaboration here. Held on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 March 2023, tickets are $115, or $180 including drinks pairings.

Bar Magda

25B Cross St
Newton
Auckland 1010

www.barmagda.co.nz

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Limited to 10 people only, an intimate degustation experience is coming to Origine’s Le Bar

22 Feb 2023

A distinctive new way to dine is soon to intrigue and tantalise the tastebuds of Auckland gourmands. Set to be held on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month, starting on the 14th of March Origine’s Le Bar will play host to a unique and ever-changing dining experience. The inaugural event is set to comprise a five-course degustation, with the objective of the night being to discover and luxuriate in a raft of exceptional and unexpected flavours.

Conceived by Ahi chef Josh Phillips and mixologist Egor Petrov of Origine’s Le Bar and Bayside Rum Co., this degustation series is limited to ten individuals only per dinner, and is aptly titled ‘The Cocktail Kitchen by Josh & Egor‘. For the first iteration of the series, diners will feast on a series of food and cocktail pairings that highlight locally sourced ingredients from around Aotearoa (including Ahi’s bountiful garden) and delight in intricate flavours enhanced through methods of fermentation, preservation and carbonation.

A sample course from The Cocktail Kitchen by Josh and Egor.

As Phillips tells me, the art of Japanese omakase has inspired the style of dining for the event, where chefs prepare seasonal dishes in front of their patrons and showcase a variety of cooking techniques in the process. The intimate yet welcoming design of Le Bar is therefore ideal, allowing guests to focus on the assemblage of plates and cocktail artistry while enriching their understanding of what can be achieved through various culinary methods.

Petrov’s mouthwatering ‘Tomatini’ is just one drink event-goers will delight in at the March degustation. Similar in appearance to a dirty martini but concocted through a highly technical process, it incorporates small, pickled, unripe green tomatoes in place of the Sicilian olive and a sweet yet acidic consommé made from overripe tomatoes.

From left: Mixologist Egor Petrov and Chef Josh Phillips, a Le Bar cocktail.

The Tomatini will be paired with a tomato tart, another simple-looking yet elaborately cultivated creation. The tart’s pastry houses a creamy whipped Goat’s curd, an array of differently seasoned tomato varietals, and two-ingredient ketchup, using tomatoes smoked over Pohutakawa logs to achieve a meaty richness. These tomatoes are then lacto-fermented with salt to enhance a naturally acidic flavour without the need for sugar or vinegar.

While the details of other events beyond the inaugural one are vague, what we do know is that each dinner will be focused on various international cuisines and champion other local chefs and mixologists, too.

Limited to ten seatings at the covetable Le Bar, to experience local culinary prowess in a new and exciting way, we recommend you book your space with haste for the debut of The Cocktail Kitchen by Josh & Egor by visiting this link. Tickets are $250 per person, which includes five courses and drink pairings.

Le Bar

Upstairs at Origine
Commercial Bay
Level 2/172 Quay Street
Auckland Central 1010

www.origine.nz/cocktail-kitchen

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Loren Marks speaks to us about her mesmerising abstract works in her new exhibition ‘Here and There’

22 Feb 2023

Creating her expressive, ethereal works from an industrial studio in Te Atatu Peninsula, Loren Marks builds strokes of oil paint atop a watery acrylic base, coaxing the emergence of figures, form, and texture.

Based in Auckland with one foot firmly in the realm of figurative abstraction, Marks credits the development of her practice to her travels through Italy and Greece after completing her Bachelor of Fine Arts at Whitecliffe, as well as her time spent as a print and textile designer in the fashion industry. With her art in the back of her mind throughout these formative years, Marks returned to painting during the first Covid-19 pandemic-related lockdown in 2020 and has never looked back.

Painting with oil and acrylic is a profoundly intuitive process for Marks. Since the age of eleven, she has “built a muscle memory” of how she feels about “surface, figures, form and colour”. Marks works across several paintings at once, explaining that the oil is “pushed and pulled across the surface”, each layer requiring a week or so to dry out. This drawn-out affair means that Marks can “feel a certain way about the painting one week, and it can be completely different and go in a new direction the next.” She adds that “the oil can be worked back into for days. I use solvents and mediums which either add by building up or subtract to reveal layers underneath”.

Each of Marks’ works creates new questions, the figures and narrative emerging as layers form. Pigments are selected with intention, and as Marks tells me, “colour is like a material that has its own weight”, creating light or shadow to illuminate the canvas.

From left: Loren Marks, All I ask, 2022, oil on canvas.

Art historian and writer Maya Love describes Marks’ work as “paintings in continual flux, alive with the hum of her expressive application and electric colour, offering visions of form”. And these alchemic tenets are embodied in Marks’ debut exhibition ‘Here and There‘ at Sanderson Contemporary, her pieces a symphony of colours and textures that command the viewer’s eye at first glance.

While Marks can become lost in her studio for hours, she regularly practices yoga and meditation, attributing long-distance running to keeping her “centred amidst the chaos”.

An avid art enthusiast, Marks admires the works of George Rouy, Josh Hagler, Tahnee Lonsdale and Star Gossage. A stand-out piece from Marks’ personal collection is a pencil drawing by figurative painter Nour Hassan, housed in a gold frame and acquired at a silent auction for charity at a gallery on Karangahape Road. Marks recently received ‘Fausto and Felice Niccolini: The Houses and Monuments of Pompeii‘ by Roberto Cassanelli as a birthday gift, describing it as “the most monumental and beautiful book I have ever seen”.

I ask Marks if she has any advice for budding creatives. She believes that “emerging artist-led shows are really exciting and are an important part of the art world”, recommending to early career artists the book ‘Navigating the Art World: Professional Practice for the Early Career Artist‘ by Delphian.

Described by Love as a ‘modern-day oracle’, Marks’ impression on the contemporary art world is already indelible. It is a truly meditative experience to view her pieces in their full glory at Sanderson Contemporary in Newmarket, Auckland, with the exhibition running until 12 March 2023.

Sanderson Contemporary

Osborne Lane / 2 Kent Street
Newmarket, Auckland

+64 9 520 0501

www.sanderson.co.nz

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21 Feb 2023

Those with an affinity for the finest furnishings will know that there are few destinations more discerning than ECC. They’ll likely also understand that finding ECC’s coveted stock on sale is a rarity, as such pieces are typically in very high demand. However, every so often, we get a chance to shop ECC’s offering at a fraction of the designer price — and we always make the most of it.

On now, ECC’s summer sale is vast and all-encompassing, and in order to assist you to navigate the selection, we’ve compiled a list of the pieces we are lusting over right now. From essential bedroom furnishings from the likes of USM, to intriguing lighting from Flos, and even outdoor furniture from Royal Botania, we’re certain you’ll find something you adore. That said, we recommend getting in quick — these pieces won’t last long on the floor.

Left: Captain Flint by Michael Anastassiades for Flos. Right: USM Haller Bedside Unit 3.

Superquadra Sideboard by Marcio Kogan for Minotti

ECC Sale — Left: USM Haller Credenza A. Right: Caddy Bar Cart by Roda.

Left: Dipping Light Pendant by Jordi Canudas for Marset. Right: Atollo Table Lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce.

Left: Meshmatics Chandelier by Rick Tegelaar for Moooi. Right: USM Haller Credenza D.

Palma Umbrella by Kris Van Puyvelde for Royal Botania

Left: Buds 2 by Rodolfo Dordoni for Foscarini. Right: Flirt Side Table by Rodolfo Dordoni for Minotti.

Echo Showcase by Marcel Wanders for Fiam

Shop the ECC sale now, while stocks last.

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Your first look at the delicious new omakase menu on offer at Faraday’s Bar

16 Feb 2023

We’ve said it once but we’ll say it again, there is nothing quite like the experience of settling into Faraday’s Bar for a delicious bite and something to drink — particularly after a day of shopping. Nestled along one side of the luxury department store, Faradays, in Parnell, this dining destination is the epitome of elegance, from its exquisite table settings and impeccable service to its carefully-considered menu and impressive wine list.

Now, Faraday’s Bar is launching a new seasonal menu, created in collaboration with renowned private chef, Anthony Price which will be available from Thursday to Sunday. Here, diners will find an array of mouth-watering dishes all of which showcase the freshest ingredients, underpinned by delicate Japanese flavours. Handily, everything on the menu is gluten-free, and most are dairy-free too.

For those seeking the full experience, we recommend booking at least 24 hours ahead to be able to partake in options like the Temaki Box (allowing you to roll your own sushi), the Nigiri Boat (with tamagoyaki) and the exceptional Hibachi Grilled Scotch Fillet (served with truffle tarragon wagyu-fat-mayo and togarashi kewpie).

That said, even if you decide to drop in on a whim, there are plenty of delectable a la carte options on this menu too. Think sushi rolls with spicy tuna, fresh salmon or just avocado, tataki dishes with either Angus pure eye fillet beef or peppered venison — both served with truffle frites and tsuyu dressing. There is also an unforgettable kingfish ceviche with togarashi spice, coconut and lime and yuzu cucumber.

Ensuring that every meal here ends on a high note, two new desserts have been added to wrap up the offering perfectly. Chocolate fiends will find comfort in the Dark Chocolate Delice, served with either mandarin or raspberry on an almond base. While those seeking something a little more fruity will delight in the Clafoutis Dessert with yuzu fromage.

In addition, Faraday’s Bar is introducing a rotating Champagne cocktail of the month, kicking off with the new Faradays 75. A take on the classic French 75 cocktail, this tasty tipple is made with Veuve Clicquot, Roku gin and fresh lemon, and will sit alongside Faraday’s Bar’s comprehensive wine menu, with an offering that spans lauded drops from the finest makers in New Zealand and Europe.

Only available from Thursday to Sunday, this new menu will run in conjunction with Faraday’s Bar’s classic Kitchen Menu, available from Tuesday to Friday, on which you will find an array of delectable seasonal dishes like market fish crudo, burrata with heirloom tomatoes and wood-fired bread with honeycomb, whipped goats cheese and truffle oil.

Whatever your proclivity, there’s no denying that Faraday’s Bar is cementing its reputation as one of the best places to dine in Auckland, as perfect for a quick meal or drinks with friends as it is for a longer, drawn-out lunch. And if you are yet to try the offering, this exceptional new menu is the only excuse you need.

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