The sun is finally making a regular appearance, the Viaduct is coming back to life, and one of Auckland’s most beloved waterfront institutions has given us another reason to settle in for a long lunch. SOUL Bar & Bistro has launched its new seasonal menu, bringing a delicious line-up of dishes, vibrant flavours and suitably summery cocktails to its enviable harbourfront setting. And with the warmer months ahead, there’s no better time to secure a table overlooking the water.
The latest menu celebrates the change in season with dishes perfectly suited to afternoons spent overlooking the harbour. Start with delicate courgette flower crostini with ricotta, rye and honey, or satay chicken with peanut and lime, before moving on to pork and prawn ravioli with peanut chilli vinegar. The seafood paccheri with saffron, capers, olives and parsley is another particularly enticing addition, while the white chocolate crème brûlée with strawberry ice cream and shortbread crumb makes for a suitably indulgent finale.
The drinks menu has also received a seasonal refresh, with cocktails that seem destined for a sunny afternoon on the terrace. A refreshing combination of Matter of Fig sake, Midori, fig leaf, mint, lime and soda offers something a little different, while a rose-tinted creation brings together Absolut Wild Berri vodka, rhubarb, lychee, lemon and Nautilus Cuvée. Both are excellent reasons to linger over another round.
Between the new menu, vibrant cocktails and the unmistakable atmosphere of the Viaduct on a sunny afternoon, SOUL is looking particularly inviting right now. Gather your favourite people, secure a waterfront table and make an afternoon of it.
