Programme Guide - Visa Wellington On a Plate

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12–28 August 2016
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Welcome
WELCOME
Visa Wellington On a Plate (Visa WOAP!) celebrates our community,
our appetite for life and our hunger for adventure. We challenge the
status quo and dream up the next big thing in the culinary scene.
We’re thrilled to invite you to experience the new and bold firsthand,
in our own backyard, during Visa WOAP! and beyond. With 17 days of
127 Festival Events and a mouth-watering array of menus, burgers and
cocktails, taste the creativity and ingenuity that flavours Wellington.
Have you noticed? That new logo? Those new colours? Visa WOAP! has
had a bit of a makeover, and the changes don’t stop there.
We’ve spiced up Dine Wellington and invited restaurants and cafés to
create a “Festival Dish” inspired by the theme “An Element of Surprise.”
Be inspired yourself to try something new, somewhere new. There is
more than ever this year.
For the first time ever, the Wellington region’s famous food trucks are
taking part in Garage Project presents Burger Wellington. There are a
record-breaking 116 burgers to devour this year, more than ever. Plus,
the talented team at Garage Project have brewed up three new Festival
beers – Lola, Persephone, and Hakituri.
The Festival Events programme is designed to provoke and inspire and
this year will not disappoint. Some old favourites are back but the new
events just keep innovating.
You’ll be further surprised with tastes, experiences and moments that
are not the usual. This year’s pop ups run the gamut from hawker-style
delights, morning pastries, an American-style canteen, salty goodness,
and an artist who carves, moulds and shapes jelly into everything but
jelly. Plus, don't miss trying one of the delicious Cocktail Wellington,
brought to you by Spirits New Zealand, offerings. We are spoilt for
choice.
The new and exciting doesn’t stop there. We’ve saved you a spot at the
table, so pull up a chair and dig in at VisaWOAP.com.
Eat, drink and be Welly!
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WELLINGTON CULINARY EVENTS TRUST BOARD
James Bennie, Mike Egan, Paula Jackson, Grant Maxwell, Sarah Meikle, Terry Shubkin,
Rachel Taulelei, Fran Wilde (Chair)
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Sarah Meikle
Sarah Meikle
Festival Director
FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
FRONT COVER:
AN ELEMENT OF SURPRISE
It’s time for a radical new shift! We kick-off 2016 with a
new look and a new treatment for our name – say it with
us: “Visa WOAP!” [whoa-app]. It’s bold, refreshing and just
a bit cute. We’re challenging you to Eat, Drink & Be Welly
and this year’s Programme Guide cover reflects just that.
Styled and shot by the creative minds at the Assignment
Group, Jeff McEwan from Capture Studios and stylist
Yvette Edwards, “An Element of Surprise” takes you to
another world, and for 17 days, that’s our plan. We’re going
to surprise you with tastes, experiences and moments that
are not the usual. Come along for the ride! Come eat, come
drink, come early… stay late. See you on the other side!
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Visa Wellington On a Plate is owned and managed by the Wellington Culinary Events Trust
(WCET), a not-for-profit trust that brings together a range of commercial businesses. The
information in this programme was correct at the date of printing to the best of the WCET’s
knowledge. The WCET cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions when printed
due to changes or misinformation supplied.
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
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Book your Festival Events
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EVENTS
CALENDAR
Experience more than just a meal.
Taste the unexpected, challenge
your palate and open your mind
with 127 Festival Events.
Plan your adventure with
this handy guide to
what’s on and when.
Visa Pre-sale for Visa
cardholders:
Mon 13 June (12 noon) –
Wed 15 June (9am)
General ticket release:
Wed 15 June (12 noon)
Please note: All prices include Ticketek payment processing fees but credit card fees and
ticket delivery fees may apply. Dining discount cards may not be used in conjunction with
Visa Wellington On a Plate menus.
DINE WELLINGTON
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MENUS
INDEX
Taste your way across the
Wellington region at 136
restaurants and cafés with
exclusive and surprising festival
menus, complete with the new
“Festival Dish” to the theme
“An Element of Surprise.”
The full list of restaurants, bars,
cafés and food trucks serving up
Dine Wellington, Burger Wellington
and Cocktail Wellington.
Festival
Dish Award
The Festival Dish Award honours
the Dine Wellington dish that
best reflects the 2016 theme
“An Element of Surprise.”
The winner will be announced
on Thursday 11 August.
Winners of the Festival Dish Award
design innovative and inspiring main
course offerings that are a true reflection
of Wellington’s vibrant and exciting
hospitality tradition. Previous winners of
this Award (previously the MiNDFOOD
Visa Wellington On a Plate Award) are
The White House (2012), Muse On Allen
(2013), Logan Brown (2014) and Zibibbo
(2015).
In 2016, we are delighted to welcome
Liz Egan to the judges table. Liz Egan has
over 20 years’ experience as a chef and
restaurant owner, and most recently has
been gaining fans with her frank advice
and feedback as a guest judge on the
smash series My Kitchen Rules (Australia).
Liz appears regularly in culinary publications
such as Vogue Entertaining, Gourmet
Traveller, Delicious magazine, Taste in the
Herald Sun (Melbourne) and Epicure in
The Age (Melbourne). She was Executive
Chef of the modern Italian restaurant
Becco in Melbourne’s CBD until 2012.
Under her leadership Becco was awarded a
Chef’s Hat rating from The Age Good Food
Guide every year since it opened in 1996.
All Dine Wellington restaurants are entrants
into the Festival Dish Award in 2016.
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Burger Wellington & Cocktail Wellington
The Arborist Rooftop Bar & Eatery, 2015
BURGER WELLINGTON
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38–67
WIN!
BATTLE OF THE BURGER
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Challenge your perception of what’s best
between two buns with 116 burgers in this
year’s Garage Project presents Burger
Wellington. Restaurants and food trucks
will battle for burger supremacy, with many
matched to Garage Project’s three unique
Festival brews.
Eat. Rate. Repeat. Each time you devour a
different burger or burger + beer match and
score it out of 10 on BurgerWelly.com is a
chance to win.
Not only will you help decide the top five,
you could also be judging the final burger
cook-off, plus enjoying a burger experience
on us.
COCKTAIL WELLINGTON
PGS
38–67
WIN!
CLASH OF THE COCKTAIL
CocktailWelly.com
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Let Wellington’s finest mixologists
mesmerise you with creative cocktails
and matching tapas in this year’s Cocktail
Wellington, brought to you by Spirits New
Zealand.
Enjoy these delicious concoctions
responsibly – on average your body can
process one standard drink per hour. Keep
an eye out for this icon 1.0
to stay
in the know.
Drink. Rate. Repeat. Each time you try a
different cocktail and tapas pairing and
score it out of 10 on CocktailWelly.com is a
chance to win! Help decide the winner, plus
a cocktail night out for you and five friends
could be yours.
Waimea, 2015
Visa Wellington On a Plate is proud
to support Kaibosh Food Rescue
in linking the food industry with
community groups that support
people in need. A capital with zero
food poverty and zero food waste –
now that’s food for thought.
Find out more at Kaibosh.org.nz
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FESTIVAL EVENTS
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Dinners, Degustations
& Date Nights
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Family Feasting
Fun for the family
An evening out
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Festivals
The ultimate celebration of some foodie
favourites
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Hands On
Get your apron on
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Lend a Hand
Foodie-focused charity events
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Moveable Feasts
Touring with taste
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The Art of Food
Food and the arts, a perfect pair
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Global Gastronomy
International cuisine
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Healthy, Wealthy & Wise
Food to nourish the body and mind
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Let's Do Lunch
A midday occasion
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Pop Ups
Here today, gone tomorrow
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The Chef's Apprentice
Child-focused foodie fun
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The Essential Ingredient
Immerse yourself in a specific culinary delight
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Festival Events Dinners, Degustations & Date Nights
A LITTLE PARTY NEVER
KILLED NOBODY
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BREAKNECK FEED
19 diners, 19 courses, and 190 minutes
of fast-paced flavour and fun. This
gastronomical foray will challenge even the
most intrepid of diners. Taste, atmosphere
and pace will be the themes during this
journey of the Wellington region’s amazing
produce, all accompanied with wine,
beer and spirits. An emphasis on the
importance of salt, sour, bitter, umami and
of course, sweet, will resonate during an
evening of fun and discovery. No mercy
will be given! When Mon 22 & Tue 23 Aug
7.30pm–10.30pm Where Shepherd,
1 Eva Street, Hannahs Precinct, Wellington
Price $250
A century after settlers made Wellington
their home, celebrate the 1920's and
how fine dining has evolved. Artisan
Dining House embraces the jazz age
with live music, glamorous fashion and a
contemporary twist on the cuisine of the
decade. Guests will be welcomed with a
cocktail followed by a five-course dinner
with wine matches. Party the night away,
roaring ‘20s style! When Fri 19 Aug
6pm–10pm Where Artisan Dining House,
Bolton Hotel, 12 Bolton Street, Wellington
Price $169
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DINNERS, DEGUSTATIONS & DATE NIGHTS
ANT NORTH AND
FUTURE CHEFS
Renowned Wairarapa chef Ant North,
ex head chef of Wharekauhau Lodge and
Wakelin House, once again mentors a
team of Featherston School Year 7 and 8
students to produce an innovative threecourse meal at Featherston School’s Pop
Up Bistro. Showcasing what the Wairarapa
is all about, Ant North has created a
locally-sourced menu to excite your
tastebuds and show off the skills of his
young apprentices. All profit goes towards
Featherston School. When Fri 19 Aug
6.30pm–8.30pm Where Pop Up School
Hall Bistro, Featherston School, Lyons
Street, Featherston Price $50 (Cash bar)
CARDIAC CUISINE
Not for the faint hearted – this dinner is a
true ‘heart-to-heart’ experience. Jacob and
his team at The Larder have their heart in
the right place as they dish up six courses
of animal and plant hearts. Brace yourself
for the tenderness and elegant flavours
of elk heart, lamb heart, ox heart, chicken
heart, artichoke heart and more. When
Tue 23 Aug from 6pm Where The Larder,
133 Darlington Road, Miramar, Wellington
Price $99
A TASTE OF GREYTOWN COUNTRY VILLAGE
Experience the best of Greytown country
village delights all under one roof through
a collaboration between Dale Keith
and Craig Wingate of The White Swan,
Rachel Priestley of Prodigal Daughter
and La Pancetta, and Travis Clive-Griffin
of Saluté. Enjoy a veritable four-course
banquet prepared with locally-made
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products including Longbush Pork,
Rannoch Meats, Kingsmeade Cheese,
The Drunken Nanny and Leafyridge, and
complemented by live local music. When
Sat 20 Aug 7pm Where Greytown Town
Hall, Main Street, Greytown, Wairarapa
Price $145 ($1,400 groups of 10)
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A FROLIC WITH THE "F" WORD
A collaboration between 2 Short Whites
and Craig Thorburn of Grand Illusions,
Greytown. Come and feast on four
courses, each representing a season.
As you dine accompanied by Vivaldi's Four
Seasons, Craig will create fantastical floral
and edible displays incorporating the local
and artisan produce used in the feast.
Come and steal some of our tricks for
future entertaining! When Fri 12 & Sat 13
Aug 6pm-10pm Where 2 Short Whites
Café & Eatery, Unit 4, The Hub, 74–76
Main Street, Greytown, Wairarapa
Price $150
ESCARPMENT
WINEMAKER'S DINNER
Laurent Loudeac and Florent Souche will
host this stylish six-course degustation
with a selection of wine from one of the
greatest local wineries, Escarpment. Come
and enjoy a truly decadent evening in the
luxurious surroundings of Hippopotamus
Restaurant. Escarpment’s Larry McKenna
will talk through the art and the philosophy
behind the creation of their fine wines.
The degustation menu, designed by
executive chef Laurent Loudeac, will
be paired with wines carefully matched
by Florent Souche. When Tue 16 Aug
7pm–12midnight Where Hippopotamus
Restaurant, 90 Cable Street, Wellington
Price $230
ANT NORTH BEATS THE
WINTER BLUES
Warm up a Wairarapa winter evening with
a truly unique night combining Ant North's
flavourful food, a backdrop of soulful
music, and the 100 year old Featherston
Anzac Hall. Glad rags, dancing shoes,
and hungry tums are needed to enjoy
three courses of local comfort and the
toe-tapping beats. When Sat 13 Aug
7pm–11pm Where Anzac Hall, Bell Street,
Featherston, Wairarapa Price $99
A NIGHT IN THE MUSEUM
Your chance to dine amongst some of
the world’s rarest and most valuable
automobiles. Enjoy an eight-course meal
from local food specialists Party Perfect
with each course paying homage to an
automobile’s or motorcycle’s country of
origin. During the breaks between courses,
tour the museum’s 400+ exhibits while
sampling a local beverage, or sit back and
be entertained by local bands. When
Sat 20 Aug 6.30pm–12midnight Where
Southward Car Museum, Otaihanga Road,
Otaihanga, Kāpiti Price $100
CLASSIC KIWIANA KAI
Celebrate classic Kiwiana cuisine featuring
Aotearoa’s most loved traditional
ingredients with mouth-watering modern
twists. The menu features five courses
cooked by Silverstream Retreat’s head
chef and is set alongside local artist
Katherine Morrison’s exhibition ‘Camp’,
accompanied by local singer Jade Eru. This
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will be a celebration of our unique Kiwi
culture, so put on your glad rags and visit
Upper Hutt for a ‘flash as’ degustation of
Kiwi cuisine. When Fri 12 Aug 7pm–10pm
Where Expressions Whirinaki Arts and
Entertainment Centre, 836 Fergusson
Drive, Upper Hutt Price $95
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FIZZINGLY FANTASTIC
Come and experience a night like no other
of Champagne and decadent French
cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand.
From non-vintage to vintage, Blanc de
Blanc, to Blanc de Noir, fine and rare to
007's favourite, all beautifully matched
with some of the best classical French
cuisine, and prepared by the amazing
students from France's most famous
culinary school. Seven courses of pure
indulgence, all washed down with some
spectacular champers. When Sat 27 Aug
6.30pm–9pm Where Brasserie Le Cordon
Bleu, Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand, Level
3, 52 Cuba Street, Wellington Price $250
FROM CLASSROOM TO KITCHEN
A unique and compelling dining experience
where guests return to school to witness
the Heretaunga College School of
Hospitality in action. The 2016 recruits
prepare and present a contemporary fivecourse menu. Guests will be entertained
with live performances from the school's
music department and will see the future
stars of Wellington's hospitality industry
present fine food that measures up
against the best the capital has to offer.
When Thu 25 & Fri 26 Aug 7pm–10pm
Where Heretaunga College, Ward Street,
Wallaceville, Upper Hutt Price $75
CAPITOL DECONSTRUCTS BOUILLABAISSE
Bouillabaisse is the true king of seafood
stews, an example of food that evolved in
port towns close to the ocean, coast and
harbour. This year we’re giving bouillabaisse
the Wellington treatment. We’ll create the
traditional bouillabaisse broth and pair
it course-after-course with the freshest
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crayfish, eel, clams, mussels and white
fishes of our region. Enjoy a five-course
degustation of Wellington’s finest local
catch, each dish paired with a local wine.
When Sun 21 & Mon 22 Aug 7pm–11pm
Where Capitol Bistro, 10 Kent Terrace,
Wellington Price $159
WGTN 2016
HOPS & CHOPS
Craft beer and tasty meat
COME DINE WITH LAURENT
Come and learn the secrets of one of
the best chefs in New Zealand! Awardwinning French chef Laurent Loudeac
will share his culinary secrets in one
very special evening. Start your night by
sharing a glass of bubbly with Laurent’s
canapés, then experience a fantastic
six-course degustation menu and wine
match while Laurent shares his stories.
Take this opportunity to ask him about
his worldwide experience and his secrets
to great cooking. When Thu 18 Aug 7pm–
12midnight Where Level 3, Hippopotamus
Price $230
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HOPS AND CHOPS
This cool night out will be chock full of
delicious food, handcrafted beers and
topped off with some automotive and
aeronautical eye candy. This sexy pop up
is aimed at those who like their craft beer
(hops) and meaty treats (chops), with
some fast machines on the side. Host
Yvette Edwards will create an energized
evening with chef Mark Hartstonge,
relocating from Boomrock Lodge down
to the waterfront into the usually ‘no
public access’ Shed 1. When Thu 18 Aug
5.30pm–9.30pm Where Shed 1, 19
Jervois Quay, Wellington Price $150
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SECRET GARDEN WINEMAKER’S DINNER
Enchantment and surprise awaits in
Foxglove’s Secret Garden. Enjoy a
delicious five-course degustation dinner
or lunch with an especially designed
menu accompanied by outstanding
Martinborough Vineyard wines. Awardwinning winemaker Paul Mason will
talk you through his selected wines to
accompany every course. A truly magical
experience celebrating local garden
produce, great wine and a secret afterparty through the wardrobe. When Sat
20 Aug 6.30pm (dinner) & Sun 21 Aug
12noon (lunch) Where Foxglove's Queens
Wharf Ballroom, 33 Queens Wharf,
RIMUTAKA PRISON GATE TO PLATE
Prison Gate to Plate is back giving the
public an opportunity to enjoy a truly
exceptional culinary experience behind
bars, with all food prepared and served by
prisoners at Rimutaka Prison. Renowned
chef Martin Bosley returns to mentor the
prisoners, this year joined by two guest
chefs, Chetan Pangam (One80) and
Amy Gillies (Salty Pidgin), who will bring
their unique styles to the canapés and
three-course menu. Beverages will be
non-alcoholic from local suppliers. Children
are not permitted. When Tue 16, Wed 17
& Thu 18 Aug 5.30pm–10pm Where
Rimutaka Prison, Freyberg Road Extension,
Trentham, Upper Hutt Price $85
SCHUBERT
WINEMAKER'S DINNER
PONEKE COFFEE BEER DEGUSTATION
Join us for Martin Bosley’s six-course
coffee based degustation menu with
beer matching. You'll discover that coffee
is not just a morning fix but can be used
as an ingredient in preparing delicious
dishes. Each dish is further enhanced
with the perfect beer pairing by Tuatara.
Laurent Loudeac and Florent Souche
present this stylish six-course degustation
menu with a fine selection of wine
from one of the greatest wineries of
Martinborough, Schubert. Viticulturalist
Kai Schubert will join guests and share his
secrets of winemaking over a degustation
dinner, with premium wine matches
for each course. When Wed 24 Aug
7pm–12midnight Where Hippopotamus
Price $230
Mojo Coffee will be providing single origin
speciality coffee which will be the flavour
focal point in all dishes. You'll be savouring
dishes that will surprise and delight your
taste buds. When Fri 12 Aug 6.30pm–
8.30pm Where Poneke by Mojo, 1 Clyde
Quay Wharf, Wellington Price $149
MEDIEVAL TIMES
Step back in time for a fun-filled evening
where The Furnace restaurant will
transform into a medieval banquet hall.
A scrumptious four-course banquet,
served at communal tables by monks and
buxom wenches. Our medieval banquet
consists of soup, roasts, a variety of
vegetables in their entirety, and finishes off
with an array of fruit and cheeses. Flagons
of ale, fine wines and non-alcoholic
beverages are available to purchase if you
wish. When Sat 13 Aug 5pm–9pm Where
Furnace Restaurant, 74 Ararino Street,
Trentham, Upper Hutt Price $59
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ST JOHNS SUPPER TUB
What could be more decadent than chilling
in a steaming hot tub with your mates?
How about doing it with cocktails and three
courses of finger food? Yes please. Now
throw in a beautiful waterfront location,
fluffy towels, music, and an outdoor
cinema, and you’ve got Wellington’s
coolest and warmest night out – The
St Johns Supper Tub. When Fri 12,
Sat 13 & Fri 19 Aug 6pm–8pm Where
St Johns Bar and Restaurant, 5 Cable
Street, Wellington Price $60
UMAMI ORIGAMI
Four courses of vegetarian delights that
pack a serious umami punch. Egmont St.
Eatery will be drawing flavours from the
garden, sea and earth and digging deep
into our flavour enhancement toolbox,
including spicing, charring, smoking and
using every type of acid you can think
of to prove that you don't need meat to
get maximum flavour and leave feeling
satisfied. You'll also get to practice a bit of
origami while you're at it. When Tue 16 Aug
7pm Where Egmont St. Eatery, 11 Egmont
VINO NATURALE
WILD AND DINE
Natural, organic, biodynamic... why all the
fuss? Join the Salty Pidgin team for a
celebration of all things natural. You’ll be
treated to a seven-course degustation
featuring local organic produce paired with
some of the finest natural wines of Italy.
Hear the story of organic and natural wine
with expert Richard Klein and enjoy the
most delicious of what the season has
to offer. When Tue 16 Aug 6pm–11pm
Where Salty Pidgin, 5 Todman Street,
Brooklyn, Wellington Price $180
Sustainable cuisine meets a wild evening
of nature! Begin with a guided walk
through Zealandia’s magical valley, where
you'll search for some of New Zealand's
rarest native wildlife. Following your dose
of nature, you will indulge in a two-course
dinner inspired by the valley you've just
experienced, which will feature native
ingredients and local produce paired with
local craft beer and wines that share
Zealandia’s environmental ethos. It'll
be a night of nature, and cuisine with a
conscience. When Fri 12 & Fri 19 Aug
5pm–9pm Where Rata at Zealandia,
53 Waiapu Road, Karori, Wellington
Price $89 (Minimum age 12 years)
WHO ATE ALL THE (PIZZA) PIES?
New Zealand's last red-roofed temple of
gastronomy shut its doors this year, and
the Tommy Millions crew have teamed
up with Prefab to pay homage to the
fine dining institution that was the Pizza
HutTM ‘All-You-Can-Eat’ pizza and dessert
bar. Pizza will be served buffet-style
from the Prefab brick oven with toppings
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referencing Pizza HutTM classics, but
featuring the best of Wellington's produce
and products. Top it all off with a full DIY
dessert bar with Tommy Millions organic
soft serve. When Sun 21 Aug 4pm–6pm
or 7pm–9pm Where Prefab Café,
14 Jessie Street, Wellington Price $35
(Beverages additional)
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FAMILY FEASTING
FEEDING TIME AT WELLINGTON ZOO
It’s your turn to be fed at Wellington Zoo.
Sit down and enjoy a family feast prepared
by Blue Carrot Catering. Guests will be
seated in our stunning venue, Kamala’s, at
long tables and enjoy a family-style lunch
on shared platters. Learn about nutrition
and diets of specific animals and then
get a chance to feed some yourself.
When Sun 21 & Sun 28 Aug 1pm–3pm
Where Kamala’s, Wellington Zoo,
200 Daniell Street, Newtown, Wellington
Price Adult $69, Child $49
HUTT FOOD LAB CHALLENGE
Join some of Hutt City's top producers
and restaurateurs including The Butcher
and Brewer, Goodbuzz Brewing Co., La
Bella Italia, Ripe Coffee, the Pavilion Café,
Sweet Pea and others for some mindbending culinary education. Add a drop of
GNS Science magic and it’s showtime!
Get hands-on with our food challenges
to learn where your food has come from,
how to use it and what to do with it when
you head home. Sure to be loud, messy,
delicious and fun. When Sun 21 Aug
11am–1pm & 3pm–5pm Where Mystery
location in Petone (Guests will be emailed
the details) Price $45 Adult & Child pair
(Minimum age 7 years)
THUNDERBIRDS ARE HUNGRY
Wherever tummies are rumbling,
International Food Rescue will be there
to dish out a fantastical feast for the
whole family – Pacific-style! Join Weta
Workshop to learn all about the miniatures
and models used in the Pukeko Pictures
and ITV series, Thunderbirds Are Go,
before relocating to Park Road Post
Production for a delicious sixties-style
spread of South Pacific classics.
And for dessert, ice your own Thunderbirds
cookie and get a masterclass from Weta
Workshop’s model makers-turned-cake
decorators – all while the grown-ups relax
and sit back, mocktail in hand. When Sat
20 Aug & Sun 21 Aug 9.30am–12noon &
1.30pm–4pm Where 144 then 141 Park
Road, Miramar, Wellington Price $99
(14 years and over), $69 (13 years and
under)
MIDWINTER NOËL
The candles are lit, the fire is roaring and
the spread is fit for a king at this midwinter
Christmas dinner. Wear your favourite
festive woollen jumper and jump into
the Christmas spirit a little early with a
feast featuring locally-sourced Waikanae
Butchery meats, roasted vegetables
and Kāpiti organic greens amidst all
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your favourite eatery trimmings. Take in
the scent of mulled wine and the joy of
Christmas in the cosy surrounds of Marine
Parade Eatery. When Sun 14, Sun 21 &
Sun 28 Aug 5.30pm–8.30pm Where
Marine Parade Eatery, 50 Marine Parade,
Paraparaumu Beach, Wellington Price
Adult $69, Child $39
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BEERVANA
The craft beer capital embraces the
New Zealand-wide community in a big
bearded beer hug. The largest craft beer
event in New Zealand is about discovery
and collaboration – interactive themed
bars, innovative collaborations and damn
good food. It’s the best way to discover
everything that is wonderful about good
New Zealand beer all in one place. Tastes,
half or full glasses, and beer-matched
food are available. When Fri 12 & Sat 13
Aug 11am–4pm (Premier from 10.30am)
& 6pm–11pm (Premier from 5.30pm)
Where Westpac Stadium, Waterloo Quay,
Wellington Price Adults $45 (Children can
enter with an Adult), Premier $100, Beer
Mates 5–9 tickets $41 each, 10+ tickets
$39 each, Food and beer On consumption
CAFFEINATION – THE NZ FESTIVAL OF COFFEE
A unique coffee experience involving the
best in the industry all under one roof.
Coffee cooking, coffee tasting, coffee
classes, coffee roasting, coffee stories,
coffee equipment, coffee, coffee, coffee.
Come along and truly smell the coffee
as Caffeination brings together coffee
lovers, aficionados and experts. When
Sat 27 Aug 9.30am–4pm, Sun 28 Aug
9.30am–3.30pm Where NZ Post House
Foyer, 7 Waterloo Quay, Wellington
Price Free
NEW ZEALAND CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
Chocolate treats galore await you at this
festival of pure indulgence. The finest
chocolatiers and chocolate makers
create exquisite masterpieces and
delightful treats. Savour the finest, freshly
handcrafted chocolates, watch culinary
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experts demonstrate the skill of working
with chocolate, and taste their exquisite
creations. Where Te Papa, 55 Cable
Street, Wellington When Sat 13 & Sun 14
Aug 10am–2pm & 3pm–7pm Price $25
(Tickets via chocolatefestival.co.nz)
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GLOBAL GASTRONOMY
CAFÉ GOURMAND
Michelin star pâtisserie chef Eric Hausser
from French Cancan and L’affare coffee
specialist Dave Green will prepare French
desserts paired with single-origin coffee.
Each dessert will be carefully crafted to
match the unique flavour characteristics of
the coffee being served. Eric and Dave will
share the reasonings behind the pairings
with diners while they sample them. When
Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug 11.30am–1pm &
1.30pm–3pm Where L'affare Roastery,
King Street, Mount Cook, Wellington Price
Adults $25, Children $20
ARGENTINE STREET FOOD FIESTA
Enjoy authentic, woodfired Argentine
street food and be entertained by tango
dancers in the quirky and cosy surrounds
of El Matador. Sample bold, fresh
flavours of choripán, lomito, empanadas,
churros con chocolate and so much more,
cooked in the first (and only) traditional
Argentinian woodfired asador in a New
Zealand restaurant. When Fri 12, Thu 18,
Fri 19, Thu 25 & Fri 26 Aug 12noon–2pm
Where El Matador – Cafe, Asador Grill &
Bar, 196 Cuba Street, Wellington Price
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BOLLYWOOD
DEGUSTATION @ ONE80
Chef Chetan Pangam and his team
at One80 take you on a glitzy and
glamourous Bollywood-style journey
through a sublime eight-course meal.
Flavours from India to Wellywood are
demonstrated through Chetan’s signature
modern Indian-French cuisine. The evening
will include artisan producers, exotic spices,
fine Wairarapa wine and Bollywood fusion
music by Wellington’s own DJ Desi.
When Sat 20 Aug 6pm–9.30pm Where
One80 Restaurant, Level 7, Copthorne
Hotel, 100 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay,
EL GRAN ASADO
Hola! El Matador invites meat lovers to
El Gran Asado – an authentic woodfired
asado feast. Learn about Argentine wine
at this shared lunch accompanied by live
tango dancing. Enjoy the best of local
produce, including an Ohariu Valley whole
lamb, slow-roasted over manuka embers –
‘lamb al asador’. Indulge in a fabulous feast
of delicioso shared food and wine, make
new friends, and discover the true flavours
of Argentina. You may also learn a few tips
from the award-winning tango dancers!
When Wed 17 & 24 Aug 12.30pm–
2.30pm Where El Matador – Cafe,
Asador Grill & Bar, 196 Cuba Street,
Wellington Price $75 ($420 groups of 6)
PEDRO'S MISTICO
TEQUILA LECCIÓN
Taste a range of premium tequilas expertly
matched with delicious bocaditos created
by chef Jiwon Do of Pan de Muerto
and Hancock's national spirit brand
ambassador, Matt Bradley. Sip your way
through the rich history of tequila as Matt
demonstrates the variety and complexity
of flavours in six 100% agave premium
tequilas. Learn how to discern top-shelf
tequila from the unpleasant spirit made
palatable with salt and lemon. Salud!
When Sun 21 Aug 12noon–2pm &
3pm–5pm Where Pan de Muerto Mystic
Mexican Cuisine & Tequila Bar, 82 Tory
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GLOBAL PINOT FROM A GLADSTONE PRODUCER
An event that explores Pinot Noir from
Johner alongside a perfect lunch. Specially
imported wines have been selected to
match a fine lunch and, of course, local
Wairarapa wines. Arrive to a Blanc de Noir
and canapés, and finish with a sweet treat
and a glass of Noble Pinot Noir. When
Tue 16 Aug 12noon–3.30pm Where Avida
Bar, 132 Featherston Street, Wellington
Price $125
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Presented in association with Resene
Welcome to the wonderful, wobbling world of jelly. Enter
the modern day banqueting hall and behold the tale of this
curious, colourful, jiggly delicacy created by Jessica Mentis our
Jellyologist. This is an exhibition of crazy jelly curiosities that
tell the weird and wonderful tale of jelly through the ages. Plus
join us for Mad Labs* and meet our Jellyologist to learn top jelly
tricks and take home your very own jelly mould and customised
*The Mad Labs are ticketed events. Charges
apply.
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Tue 23–Sun 28 Aug | Thistle Hall,
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LE DRAGON D'ANNAM
DINNER
THE LUCKY TACO MINI
MEXICO
Come and enjoy the delights of a fivecourse Vietnamese dinner in a unique
setting, where France and Vietnam meet
again here in Wellington. Experience
the famous cuisine of Annam – the
name given to the French protectorate
encompassing the central region of
Vietnam when it became part of French
Indochina in 1887. When Sat 13, Sat 20 &
Sat 27 Aug 7pm onwards Where Annam
Restaurant, 125 Featherston Street,
Wellington’s opportunity to experience a
true Mexican fiesta, with special guests
Sarah and Otis Frizzell of The Lucky Taco
serving up their signature fresh, tasty
and authentic soft shell tacos. Indulge
in this unique Mexican experience which
includes a Mexican beverage on arrival,
dessert and Mexican style entertainment.
A MINI fiesta not to be missed! When
Fri 19 Aug 7.30pm–10pm & Sat 20 Aug
12noon–2.30pm Where Jeff Gray MINI
Garage, 138 Hutt Road, Kaiwharawhara,
MEXICAN COMFORT FOODS
From tamales to pozole, chicken
quesadillas to champurrado, prepare to
enter the bosom of the Mexican kitchen
with this array of winter warmers. It does
get cold in Mexico and there are many
beautiful stews, heart-warming casseroles
and thickly textured hot drinks to heat
up your corazón y estómago (heart and
stomach). Come hungry to this lengthy
afternoon of special occasion foods
that will shatter your perception of what
Mexican cuisine is all about. When Sun 14
& Sun 21 Aug 4pm–8pm Where La Boca
Loca, 19 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington
Price $100
THE CUBAN AIR RAID
MINT BY DAI AND DAL
After a sold out event with their first
pop up restaurant last year, Mint by Dai
and Dal is back, bringing you another
opportunity to experience the finest in
modern Southeast Asian cuisine. You will
be spoilt with a three-course menu that
will showcase traditional Lao flavours but
with a modern Kiwi flair, all accompanied
with a beer or wine match. To keep things
spicy in the kitchen, this year will see Dai
and Dal experiment with hawker-style
dishes. When Sat 27 Aug 6pm–9pm
Where The Spine, Pataka Museum, Cnr
of Parumoana and Norrie Streets, Porirua
Price $110
L'ARTE DI MANGIARE
BENE
The Cuban Air Raid is coming to a street
in Wellington! Enjoy a St Johns Cubano
sandwich for lunch, delivered direct by
parachute to a secret drop zone. Check
your email on the morning of the drop and
be at the secret location by midday! The
Cubano sandwich features free range ham
and pork, with pickles, cheese and mustard
on a crispy, warm baguette. All drops will
be made in the Wellington CBD and only
ticket holders will be able to access the
drop zone. Brought to you by St Johns
Bar & Restaurant. When Wed 17 & Wed
24 Aug from 12noon Where TBC (Watch
your email!) Price $20
Is eating just a simple need, or is it an art
we can learn and master? How does eating
affect our culture, way of life and personal
happiness? A gastronomical symposium
about the joy and meaning of eating in
Italian culture, provocatively directed and
cooked by Giulio Ricatti and Emilio Zunino,
through a multi-course degustation of the
most traditional and exotic Italian food
matched with the avant-garde of Italian
wines. When Sun 14 Aug 12noon–4pm
& Mon 22 Aug 6pm–10pm Where Cicio
Cacio Osteria, 167 Riddiford Street,
Newtown, Wellington Price $150
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SOUTHERN SOUL SERIES
Bringing together two stars of the south
– the south of the United States and
New Zealand’s South Island, this series of
demonstration workshops celebrates the
food of America’s south. Both passionate
campaigners for the use of garden-fresh,
locally-sourced, seasonal ingredients, join
chef William Dissen of The Market Place
Restaurant & Lounge in Asheville, North
Carolina, USA, and New Zealand’s own
Annabel Langbein, as they share their
combined talents and teach you how to
create true southern flavours from local
New Zealand produce. Small tastes and
recipes included. Proudly presented by the
US Embassy and the Wellington Culinary
Events Trust with the support of Le
Cordon Bleu. When Sun 21 Aug 6.30pm8.30pm Southern Classics, Mon 22 Aug
6.30pm-8.30pm A New Taste of the
South, Tue 23 Aug 6.30pm-8.30pm
Kiwi Favourites with a Southern twist
Where Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand,
52 Cuba Street, Wellington Price $75
($200 to attend all three)
TOKYO TAPHOUSE
Tokyo is coming to the streets of Aro
Valley. Yoya Takahashi, executive chef at
LA’s famous Hamasaku Restaurant, is
a sushi superstar. For four days he will
take charge of Garage Project’s Taproom,
and with Martin Bosley and Yellow Brick
Road fresh seafood at his side, Yoya and
Garage Project will present an eightcourse feast of traditional Japanese cuisine
with modern LA influences. All matched
with specially brewed Japanese-inspired
Garage Project beers and imported Sake.
When Sun 21, Mon 22, Tue 23 & Wed
24 Aug 5.45pm–7.45pm & 8.30pm–
10.30pm Where Garage Project Taproom,
91 Aro Street, Wellington Price $125
(Please note: due to space limitations
groups may need to be split. You will
be contacted in advance to discuss.)
VIVA LA PIZZA
THE LARDER TRAVELS
THE SILK ROUTE
Learn the secrets of great pizza making
with one of the city’s experts. Join the
brothers at Fratelli in an intimate group
of eight fellow pizza-lovers. Owner and
Pizzaiolo Carlo will share the history and
secrets of great pizza, from the dough to
the toppings. Sit close by their wood-fired
oven while Carlo cooks and talks, then, of
course, enjoy his fabulous creations as they
come out of the oven – just like in Napoli.
When Sat 13, Sat 20 & Sat 27 Aug
5.30pm–7pm, Mon 15 & Mon 22 Aug
6pm–7.30pm Where Fratelli, 13–15 Blair
Join Jacob Brown and his team as they
transport you on a culinary journey along
the Silk Route – the ancient network of
trade routes dating back to 220 BC,
connecting China to the Mediterranean
Sea. Feast and indulge in the smells,
flavours and delicacies of the cuisines of
both eastern and western civilisations. The
gastronomy of China, India, Persia, Egypt,
and Europe will be represented in a fivecourse set menu. When Tue 16 Aug from
6pm Where The Larder, 133 Darlington
(beverages additional)
WELCOME HOME
Celebrate ethnic cuisines new to
Wellington and welcome people to their
new home with a delicious tasting menu.
Logan Brown will be opening its kitchen to
new local cooks from ethnic communities
making Wellington their home. Come
and sit down as a family and share the
flavours, experiences and stories with our
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new locals. This celebratory dinner will open
people’s eyes and introduce new cultures
through food and community dining.
When Tue 16–Fri 19 & Tue 23–Fri 26
Aug 6.30pm–10pm Where Logan Brown
Restaurant, 192 Cuba Street, Wellington
Price $99
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HANDS ON
COOK OFF AGAINST THE
CLOCK
Put yourself in the shoes of reality
TV cooking show contestants. This
competition is for 14–20 year olds who
want to test their skills against other
budding chefs. Set in the stunning
WELTEC School of Hospitality, watch a
demonstration of the dish you’ll prepare,
and then it’s your turn! Two rounds and
then the final. Times will be fixed and both
dishes will be scored by a panel of judges.
The highest scores go to the final round.
When Sat 13 Aug 9am–1.30pm, Finalists
round 2.30pm–4.30pm Where WELTEC
School of Hospitality, 52 Cuba Street,
A NIGHT WITH WILLY WONKA
Ever wanted to be Willy Wonka for a night?
Now's your chance! Learn the art of beanto-bar chocolate-making by getting hands
on and making two delectable bars, and
then taking your delicious creations home.
Includes a tour of the factory, a chocolate
bar making class, the two bars you make
to take with you, and a whole lot of
knowledge about the beautiful process
of bean-to-bar chocolate making. When
Tue 16, Wed 17, Tue 23 & Wed 24 Aug
6.30pm–8.30pm Where The Wellington
Chocolate Factory, 5 Eva Street,
ARTISAN BAKING CLASS
Come and get your hands into the dough
and feel the magic happen when raw
ingredients turn into something that
smells and tastes wonderful. Enjoy an
evening learning techniques for mixing,
molding, shaping, fermenting and baking
with award-winning baker Michael Kloeg.
Held in the historic Dippers Chapel
that has been transformed into The
Clareville Bakery, enjoy a glass of wine and
cheeseboard as you create the perfect
loaves to take home. When Fri 12, Fri 19 &
Fri 26 Aug 6.30pm–9.30pm Where The
Clareville Bakery, 3340 SH2 Clareville,
Carterton Price $159
BACKYARD BREWING AND BBQ
Relish this rare opportunity to get your
hands dirty and brew a beer from start
to finish with craft brewers, Te Aro
Brewing Company and Lord Almighty.
Embracing Wellington's reputation as New
Zealand’s 'Craft Beer Capital', this hands
on backyard brewing event includes an
amazing three-course BBQ spread. Taste
the beer, brew the beer, love the beer.
When Sun 14, Sun 21 & Sun 28 Aug
4.30pm–9.30pm, Wed 17 & Wed 24
Aug 6.30pm–9.30pm Where Dockside
Backyard Marquee, Dockside Restaurant
& Bar, Shed 3, Queens Wharf, Wellington
Price $129 (Add $60 for a Brewery Fresh
Wort Pack that will produce 15 litres of
quality craft brewed beer in your own
home)
GATE TO PLATE WITH SALUTÉ
Let us take you on a journey from 'lamb
on the hook' to 'lamb on the plate'. Learn
how to break down your very own side
of lamb and then be treated to a lamb
masterclass with chef Travis Clive-Griffin
of Saluté, leaving your mouth-watering
and ready for a three-course lunch
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matched with stunning Wairarapa wines.
Prepare your freezer, it's about to be filled!
Note: Participants to provide their own
knife and chilly bin. When Sat 20 Aug
9am–3.30pm Where The Landing,
35b Pokohiwi Road, Homebush,
Masterton Price $235
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MASTERS OF MEAT
Join Preston’s Master Butchers for this
demonstration, lesson, practical class and
tasting session, all rolled into one. Learn
some of our trade secrets from breaking
down a carcass and rolling loins to filling
sausages, and get up close and personal
with offal. Guests will enjoy a series of
entrée-sized finger fare throughout the
evening, and can take home a selection of
meat that they have prepared themselves.
When Thu 18 Aug 6.30pm–10pm Where
Preston's Master Butchers, 16 Parumoana
Street, Porirua Price $120
PERFECT PASTRY
PLEASURE
Join award-winning baker and pastry
chef Michael Kloeg for this hands on
masterclass to learn how to make delicious
pastry – sweet, savoury, puff and choux
– together with a range of techniques to
create stunning savoury tarts and quiches,
pretty sweet tarts and choux buns, and
even some sensational choux swans.
When Thu 18 Aug 6.30pm–9.30pm
Where The Clareville Bakery, 3340 SH2,
Clareville, Carterton Price $159
IT'S A SWEET NIGHT
A very sweet offer to get behind the
scenes at Carrello del Gelato and work
with the brains of this business, Nathan
Meyer. As the evening unfolds, help create
some of the amazing products that come
out of the Carrello kitchen including
gelato, sorbet, gelato cakes, gelato bombe,
gelato cookies and ice blocks. At the end,
of course, you get to sample everything
you have helped create and there’ll be
a little something to take home. When
Wed 17, Thu 18, Wed 24 & Thu 25 Aug
6.30pm–9pm Where Carrello del Gelato,
228 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay,
THE CREATIVE TABLE
BISTRO AND BEER ON
THE COAST
WINEMAKER FOR A DAY
AT MATAHIWI
Learn to prepare, cook and plate food
‘bistro style’ by Whitireia Polytechnic’s lead
cookery tutor, Martin Russek. Warm up
your appetite with canapés and Tuatara
beer tasting, then get cooking! There will
be hands on food preparation, cooking
demonstrations and plating techniques
of multiple dishes. Beer will be poured
for each course with a beer/food match
explained by Tuatara Brewing. Limited
tickets available so be quick. When Fri 12
& Fri 19 Aug 6pm–10pm Where Whitireia
New Zealand, Cnr Milne Drive & Kāpiti
Road, Paraparaumu Price $110
Blend your own Pinot Noir at Matahiwi’s
annual ‘knees up’. Working in the tank
room, create your own blend using the
expert guidance of winemaker, Jane
Cooper. After your hard work, sit down for
a four-course menu created by Ten Twenty
Four’s chef, Kent Baddeley, previously of
Wellington’s Petit Lyon. All courses are wine
matched with Matahiwi’s Reserve range.
When Sun 28 Aug 12noon–4pm Where
Matahiwi Estate, 286 Paierua Road,
RD1, Masterton, Wairarapa Price $129
Spend a day at Sudbury learning cooking
techniques and table and home styling
skills. The day includes bus service
from Wellington CBD, morning tea,
flower and styling sessions, and cooking
demonstrations with plating techniques.
Lunch and dessert will be served with
local wines. Demonstrations will showcase
products by producers such as Parkvale
Mushrooms, Prana Greens, Country Treats,
Lot Eight, Cocodeli, Whittaker’s Chocolate,
Preston’s, Zelati Sorbet and Ritual Tea
Company. When Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug
9am–4pm Where Sudbury, 101 Te Hapua
Road, Peka Peka, Kāpiti Price $249
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UNITED DUMPLINGS
Dumplings have been a staple diet in
many cultures for generations and in
one session guests can delve into three
different varieties of them and come out
a dumpling expert! Vicky Ha from House
of Dumplings invites guests to get their
hands dirty as she passes on her dumpling
making secrets. You will learn to make three
different kinds of dumplings from scratch
and get to eat your own creations. These
include Italian Ravioli, Japanese Gyoza and
Austrian Germknödel – travel the world
with dumplings. When Sat 20 & Sat 27
Aug 11am–3.30pm & 6pm–10.30pm
Where House of Dumplings, 117 Taranaki
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HEALTHY, WEALTHY & WISE
LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE
Learn what to eat and why. Learn how
to make food delicious and nutritious.
Renowned chef and owner of 'Saluté at
Home Cooking School', Travis Clive-Griffin
teams up with respected herbalist and
nutrition coach, Sarah Beesley, to deliver
a luscious three-course organic meal
alongside therapeutic tonics that will truly
serve your body, mind and soul. This is an
innovative approach to nourishment in
its truest sense based on a foundation of
traditional and scientific healing knowledge.
When Sat 13 Aug 9.30am–4.30pm
Where The Landing, 35b Pokohiwi Road,
Homebush, Masterton Price $150
BYPASS THE BIN
Learn to minimise waste in your
own kitchen with this entertaining
and informative masterclass hosted
by executive chef MacLean Fraser.
MacLean will showcase New Zealand's
most commonly discarded foods and
demonstrate how to make the most of
what’s in your kitchen in a delicious and
interesting way. MacLean is supporting
the Love Food, Hate Waste campaign
to reduce New Zealand's huge amount
of edible food being thrown into landfills
every year. When Sun 28 Aug 4pm–8pm
Where Presidential Suite, Bolton Hotel,
12 Bolton Street, Wellington Price $89
MODERN BRUNCHING
AT SEIZE
THE PROGRESSIVE
HERBIVORE
Seize and Libertine Blends team up for a
modern take on brunching, celebrating the
crispness of August. Join friends to enjoy a
casual, inspired three-course vegan brunch
with seasonal ingredients from the region,
paired with hand-blended tea matched to
each course. Let the Seize team look after
you and learn about each tea complete
with tasting notes. The atmosphere will
be easy, warm and inviting, styled by
Bonny Stewart-MacDonald. The brunch
will delight your senses and nourish body
and soul. When Sun 14 & Sun 21 Aug
9am–11am & 12noon–2pm Where Seize,
117 Lambton Quay, Wellington Price $70
Olive head chef Jamie Morgan presents
an exciting exploration into the world of
plant-based ingredients using progressive
techniques. The Progressive Herbivore
will showcase balanced and flavourful
dishes made from vibrant seasonal
produce manipulated in creative ways,
with techniques from dehydration to
fermentation, to challenge both herbivores
and omnivores alike to re-think the way
plant-based dishes can be prepared.
When Tue 16 & Tue 23 Aug from 6.30pm
Where Olive Restaurant, 170 Cuba Street,
SUPER-DINNER
Foods that taste great and are super for
your health are presented in this fivecourse dinner. Guest speaker and health
guru Carl Hammington will share insights
on healthy eating, what exactly makes
these foods so super and examine which
food trends to follow and which to avoid.
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Each of the dinner’s courses are matched
with heart-healthy wine, with non-alcoholic
options also on offer. When Sun 21 & Tue
23 Aug 6.30pm–9.30pm Where Zibibbo
Restaurant, 25 Taranaki Street, Wellington
Price $150
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LEND A HAND
#BAKINGITBETTER MYSTERY BOX CHALLENGE
Think you’re Wellington’s best baker?
Then the #BakingItBetter Mystery Box
Challenge is for you. Your ticket includes
a box of mystery ingredients. You'll have
a week to create some epic baking, to be
judged by Wellington culinary heroes who
you’ll get to meet at the awards. Droolworthy prize packs are on offer (e.g. a fancy
mixer or a private lesson of a lifetime). And
you’ll be supporting Wellington’s sweetest
food related charity, Good Bitches Baking.
Get baking! When Mystery Box pick up
Sat 13 & Sun 14 Aug, Judging Event Sun
21 Aug 4.30pm–6.30pm Where A secret
Mojo central Wellington location Price $55
per mystery box
ALL TASTE, NO WASTE
Last year’s smash hit is back again.
Wellington food rescue charity, Kaibosh,
has teamed up with Depot’s executive
chef, Kyle Street. Voted Metro Restaurant
of the Year 2015, Depot’s philosophy is to
use the whole beast – whether that’s beef
or broccoli. Kyle will serve up a family-
THE COLOUR PURPOSE
CAT CAFÉ
Southern Cross and the Wellington SPCA
invite cat lovers of Wellington to join them in
their very first pop up Cat Café. Come and
enjoy some delicious eats while hanging
out with the SPCA cats. Enjoy Kāpiti
cheese mouse traps, Wellington Trawling
smoked fish croquettes and kitty cat
Whittaker’s chocolate cupcakes. The event
will support and showcase the wonderful
work of SPCA and the cute cats that
reside there, with a portion of the ticket
sales being donated to their organisation.
When Mon 22 Aug 12noon–2pm &
5pm–7pm Where Guest Room, Southern
Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, 39 Abel
Smith Street, Wellington Price $25
Experts have long known that colour plays
a crucial role in the taste and perception of
food. So how would you react to eating a
menu of colours – red, orange, yellow, green,
blue and white? Dress up in black tie (or any
other colour!) and join the team from CQ
Hotels for a six-course, kaleidoscope dinner
sourced from the Wellington region, each
course matched with superb Martinborough
Vineyard wines. Proceeds will go to the
Malaghan Institute, a local institution
conducting vital research into finding cures
for diseases such as cancer, asthma and
allergies. When Fri 19 Aug 7pm–12midnight
Where CQ Conference Centre, 223 Cuba
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style feast using unloved, often wasted
products, that will challenge your ideas on
food wastage – not your palate. Proudly
supported by Countdown and their Food
Rescue programme. When Wed 24 Aug
6pm–11pm Where Prefab Hall, 14 Jessie
TOGETHER WE GROW
Almighty and the families of the Common
Unity Project Aotearoa present a gardento-table lunch made from entirely locally
grown and sourced produce. Common
Unity is a charity working with Epuni
Primary School to grow food on a disused
field; Almighty is an organic juice company
partnering with food education programmes
to help kids learn to grow and prepare
organic produce. Together, the two are
working to share the Common Unity story
and invite you to learn about garden-totable initiatives. When Sat 27 & Sun 28
Aug 11am–3pm Where Epuni Primary
School, 313 Waiwhetu Road, Lower Hutt
Price Adult $45, Children free
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LET'S DO LUNCH
HAPPY TEST DAY
A great long lunch at Logan Brown before
New Zealand takes on the Ozzies at the
Stadium in their annual rugby match.
Enjoy Logan Brown’s take on some New
Zealand and Australian classics. Before
the match enjoy a beverage with Steve
Logan and Shaun Clouston up at the bar
and then head down to the Stadium. A
bottle of Australian Shiraz and a bottle
of New Zealand Syrah are up for grabs to
whomever gets closest to the final score.
When Sat 27 Aug 12noon–5pm Where
Logan Brown Restaurant, 192 Cuba
LAN KWAI FONG LUNCH PARTY
Join the Dragonfly team for a lighthearted visit to Hong Kong's lively dining
district of Lan Kwai Fong, as the dining
room is transformed into a casual eatery.
Enjoy a selection of Asian tapas, with
unique "Japadogs" (American hot dogs
with Japanese fillings), lemongrass prawn
skewers, sweet and sour Asian pork sliders,
chicken coriander and ginger meat balls.
Experience our own blend of bubble tea
and be enchanted by a special Chinese
dance performance. When Sat 13, Sat
20 & Sat 27 Aug 12noon–2pm Where
Dragonfly, 70 Courtenay Place, Wellington
Price $40
HIGH COFFEE
The world’s favourite afternoon gourmet
experience now meets Wellington’s
favourite drink – coffee. Enjoy an array
of high tea-style treats accompanied
by caffeinated concoctions. Pâtisseries
include chocolate and popping candy
lollypop, strawberry tartlet, Gâteau Opera,
and organic chocolate mousse cake. Then
be tempted with savoury delights such
as smoked salmon and cream cheese
bagel, and pumpernickel with apple and
blue cheese. An affogato will complete
your luxury afternoon. When Fri 12
& Mon 15–Fri 19 Aug 12noon–3pm,
Sat 13, Sun 14, Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug
11.30am–5pm Where The Lobby Lounge,
The InterContinental Hotel, 2 Grey Street,
THE DAIRY MADE
PEOPLE'S PALACE SLICE
OF HISTORY ROAST
Take a step back in time to 1908 and
immerse yourself in a Wellington themed
four-course silver service lunch at the
original Wellington People's Palace on
Cuba Street. The People's Palace was
run by The Salvation Army until 1986
and remains a firm fixture in Wellington’s
history and an example of classic Cuba
Street architecture. Enjoy the tastes of
regional produce with live bands and
wind-up gramophone music to set the
mood. When Sun 14 Aug 12noon–3pm
Where CQ Hotels Wellington, 213–223
Cuba Street, Wellington Price Adult $65,
Child $30
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Ruth Pretty explores our love for milk,
cream, butter and cheese – expressed in
deliciously dairy-inspired dishes. Explore
how this product has adapted in style,
language and usage, with expert insights.
The Dairy Made lunch transforms milk
into traditional and modern dishes, with
accompanying wines and recipes to take
home. Appropriately, it’s set in The Milk
Station in Ōtaki, a once thriving 1900s
dairy factory, transformed into today’s
gorgeous venue by owner Lyndia Wood.
When Sat 13 Aug 11am–3.30pm Where
The Milk Station, Rahui Road, Ōtaki, Kāpiti
Price Adult $99, Child $50
MOMENTS OF 'BLISS'
Learn about the 'blissful' things Katherine
Mansfield enjoyed at an exclusive luncheon
set in Te Puhi, a colonial farmhouse and
home to The Country Cooking School.
Be served a Provençal-flavoured, gluten
and dairy free, three-course meal using
gorgeous olive oils from Olivo Estate and
wines matched and presented by Larry
McKenna from Escarpment Vineyards.
Throughout the meal, Sarah Laing,
novelist, cartoonist and biographer of
Wellington-born Katherine Mansfield,
will read excerpts from Katherine's short
stories and share insights into Katherine's
life. When Thu 18 Aug 11.30am–2.30pm
Where Te Puhi, 298 Underhill Road,
Featherston Price $95
SURF AND TURF KĀPITI STYLE
This long lunch offers the best that the
hunters, bakers, fishers and farmers of
Kāpiti have to offer. Enjoy local produce,
meats and seafood in an unrivaled spot
on the south bank of the Waikanae River.
Gaze over the ocean, the Tararua Ranges,
and the rolling meadows and farms, while
you sip local wines, ales, liqueurs, and enjoy
a menu capturing the essence of the land
and sea. When Sun 28 Aug 12noon–
3.30pm Where Otaihanga Boating Club,
Makora Road, Otaihanga, Kāpiti Price $99
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MOVEABLE FEASTS
SECRET DINING TRAILS
MAN VS. STEAK,
WHISKY… AND BALLS
Spend a Saturday at The Portlander
getting intimate with the classic pair that is
steak and whisky. Tim McClay-Talivai leads
you on a five-course journey where you’ll
be slow-cooked, cold-smoked and sugarcured, while savouring the perfect whisky
match. The afternoon heats up with a set
of offal challenges from The Portlander
chefs, involving brains, blood, and of course,
balls! When Sat 13 Aug 1pm–4pm Where
The Portlander, 75 Featherston Street,
Wellington Price $125 (Includes whisky
matches and offal challenges – full bar
available for purchase)
THE BANK VAULT
SPEAKEASY
MIRAMAR FOODIE TRAIL
Discover Miramar's vibrant food scene
with Zest Food Tours. The Miramar Foodie
Trail begins with a tour of Bohemein Fresh
Chocolates' factory. Visit three local and
passionate food producers and sample at
each stop. We finish our trail in the elegant
surroundings of CoCo at The Roxy. Meet
and watch the award-winning mixologist
Ray Letoa create a cocktail for you to enjoy
together with culinary offerings created by
head chef Nic Spicer. When Sat 13, Wed
17 & Sat 20 Aug 9.30am–1pm Where
Bohemein Fresh Chocolates Factory,
2b Miramar North Road, Miramar,
Take the backstreets and alleyways under
the guidance of a local expert to the
hotspots, hidden gems, institutions and
the undiscovered – sampling signature
flavours from an eclectic snapshot of
Wellington restaurants, tuckshops and
takeaway joints, bars and cocktail lounges
along the way. Learn where to find the
best of the best Chinese, Korean and
Indochine flavours while meeting some
of Wellington's most interesting foodie
personalities. Prepare to get your hands
dirty and your tummy full! When Chinese:
Sun 14 12noon–3.30pm, Indochine: Tue
16 Aug 6pm–9.30pm, Korean: Tue 23
Aug 6pm–9.30pm Where CBD (Meeting
place to be advised prior to tour) Price $110
WAIRARAPA COASTAL
WALK AND DINE
This breathtaking overnight event
showcases Riversdale Beach at its best:
stunning scenery, delicious local food and
wine. After meeting for morning tea, your
Orui Coastal Walk guide will host a 3-5
hour walk (depending on how fit you feel)
along incredible coastline with spectacular
views. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon
tea are provided. After a delicious Zibibbo
dinner on Saturday night, you’ll stay in
rustic cottage accommodation and be
treated to breakfast on Sunday. Optional
Friday night stay can be arranged. When
Sat 13 & Sat 20 Aug 10am (until 10am
next day) Where Orui Station, Riversdale
Beach, Wairarapa Price $275 (Additional
$50 if staying Fri night, includes self-cook
dinner and breakfast)
THE LANEWAY PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Join the Logan Brown team to celebrate
20 years of this iconic restaurant with a
1920s speakeasy, but only if you know
the secret knock. Get dolled up in ‘20s
garb and enjoy live jazz and a lavish threecourse meal in the historic bank chambers,
featuring all of your favourite flavours and
styles from yesteryear. When Sun 14, Sun
21 & Sun 28 Aug 12noon–6pm Where
Logan Brown Restaurant, 192 Cuba
Stretch your belly and stretch your legs
while you eat and drink your way through
Wellington's artisanal laneways with
an enchanting progressive dinner. Your
processional feast will take in all the
wonderful culinary and libatious treats
that these inner city laneways can offer.
Featuring: Egmont St. Eatery, Golding’s
Free Dive, Pizza Pomodoro, Six Barrel
Soda Co., Wellington Chocolate Factory,
Hanging Ditch, Fix & Fogg, Leeds St
Bakery, Red Rabbit and Shepherd.
When Mon 15 Aug 5.30pm–9.30pm,
6.30pm–10.30pm & 7.30pm–11.30pm
Where Egmont St. Eatery, 11 Egmont
YOUR KEY TO A SUITE
WELLINGTON JOURNEY
The Bolton Hotel gives you the key to
the city with this cocktail function with
a difference. Sharing the best of what
Wellington has to offer with help from
wine, beer, food, art, history and gardens.
You’ll visit room after room at this
luxurious hotel to explore, eat and drink
your way through Wellington and finish
with dessert overlooking the capital from
the spectacular 18th floor Residence
Suite. Experience what makes Wellington's
personality through food and beverages in
a truly unique setting. When Fri 12 Aug
6pm–10pm Where Bolton Hotel,
12 Bolton Street, Wellington Price $125
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Discover the
secrets
of some of Wellington's
favourite flavours
Traverse the city with a local expert to uncover
the hidden gems of Wellington’s foodie scene.
Experience hot spots, institutions and the undiscovered as you pop into restaurants, tuckshops
and takeaway joints, bars and cocktail lounges.
You’ll sample the best Indochine (inspired by the
flavours of the Mekong region), Korean and Chinese
flavours and meet the most interesting Wellington
foodie personalities.
SECRET DINING TRAILS
Chinese SUN 14 AUG, 12PM
Indochine TUE 16 AUG, 6PM
INSPIRED BY THE FLAVOURS OF THE MEKONG REGION
Korean
TUE 23 AUG, 6PM
WELLINGTON CBD / $110
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a non-partisan, non-profit organisation dedicated to building New
Zealanders’ knowledge and understanding of Asia. The Asia New Zealand
Foundation is comprised of various programmes including education,
business, research, media and the Leadership Network. These programmes
are delivered through public seminars, internships, special events,
educational support, on and offshore leadership development opportunities
amongst others. These are designed
to equip New Zealanders with
first-hand experience of Asia and
to forge valuable links in the region.
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POP UPS
GELISSIMO'S FIVE FLAVOURS OF FUN
FIELD & GREEN'S DAK BUNGALOW
Treat your tastebuds to some very special
flavours from Gelissimo’s gelato recipe
book. With over 180 flavours in his
repertoire, gelato-maker Graham Joe and
his team will showcase something for
everyone throughout the festival – from
the indulgent to the unusual and from
infusions to all-time favourites. With a
daily-changing selection, the Gelissimo
Dak Bungalow is a hybrid Anglo-Indian
cuisine created for British travellers in
government guesthouses along the dak
(mail) route in the 1840s. Field & Green
will recreate staple dishes and flavours
with their take on meals such as masala
omelette, mutton curry and caramel
custard, alongside the most recognisable
of dishes – kedgeree. Garage Project,
tasting plates will each offer five flavours
of themed fun – chocoholic, vegetable,
classic Kiwi and secret collaborations.
There’ll be plenty for special diets too.
When Fri 12–Sun 28 Aug 10.30am–5pm
Where Gelissimo Gelateria, Ground Floor,
NZX Building, 11 Cable Street, Wellington
Price $26 (For two tasting plates)
Hardieboys, Bootleggers and the Ritual
Tea Company will match the food with
especially brewed Indian Pale Ale, soda
and tea, all drinks familiar to travellers
in British India. When Fri 26 Aug
10am–10pm, Sat 27 Aug 10am–10pm,
Sun 28 Aug 10am–4pm Where Field &
Green, 262 Wakefield Street, Wellington
Price On consumption
MATCH: PLAY WITH YOUR FOOD AND WINE
Pop ups pop up anywhere... so last year’s
hit Match is back! Partnered with the
hottest new wine bar in town, we invite
you to experience and enjoy Match +
Noble Rot. Lunch ‘til late night, with flair.
Forget what your mother said, you can
play with your food and wine. Mix Noble
Rot’s superb small plates and cool tastes
with 40 red, white, rosé or sparkling wines
from Wellington’s very own wine region
– Martinborough, Gladstone, Masterton.
When 12–28 Aug 12noon–12midnight
Where Noble Rot Wine Bar, 6 Swan Lane,
Wellington Price On consumption
NAM D POP UP HAWKER STALL
An authentic pop up Vietnamese street
food stall experience with a new food
theme every night. For each of the six
nights, our chef will create a regional dish
that captures the essence of Vietnamese
culture. Think of a roadside stand, a family
meal or that special recipe handed down
through the generations. Refer to our
Facebook page (Facebook.com/restaurant.
NAM) for each night's cuisine. When Wed
17, Thu 18, Fri 19, Wed 24, Thu 25 & Fri
26 Aug 5pm–9pm Where NAM D, ANZ
Carpark, 49 Tory Street, Wellington City
ROAM
Suburban pedlars Baker Gramercy,
Goose Shack and new kids on the block,
Rich Coffee Roasters, collaborate to
bring Berhampore’s finest to the festival.
Artisan breads and baked delights from
Baker Gramercy combine with mouthwatering meats, seasonal vegetables and
handcrafted condiments from Goose
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Shack. Specialty coffee from Rich Coffee
Roasters adds a sensory kick to the
collaboration. Get up early and catch the
sell-out morning pastries, a rich roasted
coffee and a sumptuous sammy to boot!
When Mon 22–Fri 26 Aug 7.30am–2pm
Where Pop up venue to be discovered!
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GEORGIA’S CANTEEN
STREET EATS AND
BEATS
Georgia’s Canteen is a collaboration
between ParrotDog and Burger Liquor to
create an extension of Georgia Espresso
Bar’s youth development initiative —
working to enhance young talent within
Wellington’s hospitality sector. Georgia’s
Canteen will serve up a selection of
delicious American canteen-inspired
eats by Burger Liquor, awesome beers
by ParrotDog and delectable coffeebased desserts by Georgia Espresso Bar.
All proceeds from the event will be put
back into Georgia's youth development
program. When Mon 22–Fri 26 Aug
6pm–10pm Where Georgia Espresso Bar,
Cnr Victoria & Dixon Streets, Wellington
For one night only, Egmont St. Eatery will
be transformed into a Japanese Izakaya
Den. The den setting will extend onto the
laneway, with a covered canopy, lighting
and bar leaners. Guests can sit down to
a menu of Asian-inspired small plates or
street food to take away. Cocktails, beers
and sake will accompany the food, with
local DJs providing a party atmosphere.
When Sat 13 Aug 5pm–12midnight
Where Egmont St. Eatery, 11 Egmont
Street, Wellington Price On consumption
PIE AND PINOT
Perfectly pitched Pinots purveyed with
peerless piquant pastry pies. Indulge in
one of the most reverent and iconic Kiwi
meals matched with the wonderful flavour
of the Wellington region's best Pinot Noir.
Golding's Free Dive and Leeds St Bakery
are teaming up for a pastry pop up – mix,
match and design your own perfect pie
and pinot combo. Pie! Pinot! Perfect!
When Sun 28 Aug 2pm–9pm Where
Golding's Free Dive, 14 Leeds Street,
Wellington Price On consumption
WELLINGTON FOOD TRUCK RALLY
Join some of Wellington's iconic food
truck operators in a mid-winter food
truck carnival! Each night during the rally
our food trucks will move around the
Wellington region visiting Wellington City,
Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua and
Kāpiti. Bring your friends and family for a
great night out, enjoy local entertainment,
and grab a bite of the action! When Sat
20–Sun 28 Aug Times vary (details on
page 33) Where Various locations around
Wellington region (details on page 33)
SALT BAR
There is nothing like salty food to have you
craving beer. It’s a match made in heaven,
and now also in Jessie Street. Prefab Hall
and Garage Project bring you Salt Bar, a
four-day pop up which lets the salt shine!
Treat yourself to a menu of salty tastes, an
al fresco raw bar serving up freshly shucked
oysters, hot cups of chowder and salty
fried goods from the kitchen inside. All
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complemented by a specially crafted beer
menu showcasing beer’s salty side, as well
as thirst-quenching ales. When Wed 17 &
Thu 18 Aug 5pm–11pm, Fri 19 & Sat 20
Aug 4pm–11pm Where Prefab Hall,
14 Jessie Street, Wellington Price On
consumption
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THE ART OF FOOD
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A COOK, A GALLERY,
A PAINTING, A FEAST
Wellington-based artists Jhana Millers and
Lisa Martin, along with 30upstairs Gallery,
take you to an edible artistic world through
a theatrical, unconventional and intimate
banquet. Inspired by The Parade, an
opulent still life oil painting, this banquet
will feature lavish cuisine by Auckland
based art cuisine chef, Kirk Lafferty.
Set amid evocative entertainment,
indulgent tableware, and a private gallery
environment, this event promises to push
the boundaries of a fine dining experience.
When Wed 17, Thu 18, Fri 19 & Sat 20
Aug 7pm–10pm When 30upstairs
Gallery, Level 1, 30 Courtenay Place,
DE STIJL VS. POP ART
Experience two of the most influential
20th century art movements through food
and drink. In one corner is De Stijl, where
the style of Dutch artists was simplicity
and ‘geographical pureness’. In the other
is Pop Art, a movement that created an
explosion of popular culture that now,
more than ever, informs every aspect of
our lives. Enjoy a meal inspired by the two
types of art, hosted by local art experts
and surrounded by art. This event will feed
your body and mind. When Mon 22 Aug
8pm–10pm Where CoCo at The Roxy,
The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar,
THE JELLY ARCHIVE: A RATHER CURIOUS
COLLECTION OF COLOUR
Welcome to the wonderful, wobbling world
of jelly. Enter the modern day banqueting
hall and behold the tale of this curious,
jiggly delicacy created by Jessica Mentis,
Jellyologist. Experience an exhibition of
crazy jelly curiosities that tell the weird
and wonderful tale of jelly through the
ages. Plus Mad Labs for those wanting to
give it a try for themselves! Presented in
association with Resene.
Exhibition Tue 23, Wed 24 & Thu 25 Aug
11am–5pm, Fri 26 Aug 11am–8pm, Sat 27
& Sun 28 Aug 10am–4pm, Mad Lab (30
minutes) Tue 23, Wed 24, Thu 25 & Fri
26 Aug 12.15pm, 1.30pm & 4pm, Sat 27
& Sun 28 Aug 10.30am, 12.15pm, 1.30pm
& 3pm Where Thistle Hall, 293 Cuba
Street, Wellington Price Exhibition free,
Mad Labs $45 (Suitable for children over
10 years of age)
EAT THE FILM
DRINK THE DRESSES
CoCo presents film royalty alongside
the next-in-line for cuisine and cocktails
with a sensorial screening of King
Creole. Something to see, devour and
sip throughout the screening with an
inspired menu that matches the cinematic
experience. Taste, texture and aroma all
in bite-sized food and cocktails, created
to accompany a screening of 'The King' in
the southern settings of Louisiana. Dishes
are brought to each guest’s seat during
screening in a series of tastes to reflect
what’s on screen. When Wed 17 & Thu 18
Aug 6.30pm–8.30pm Where Cinema 2,
The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar,
SALVADOR DALI
INSPIRED EROTIC FEAST
In the arts capital of New Zealand,
Concrete wants to share a little-known
fact about the famous Spanish surrealist
Salvador Dali. He always wanted to be a
cook, but it wasn't until his late 60's that
he channelled his childhood fantasy into
Les Diners de Gala. This flamboyant,
unexpected and erotic recipe book featured
etchings and paintings, and Concrete is set
to stimulate your senses with a selection
of delights in a meal inspired by his tenth
chapter, dedicated to aphrodisiacs. When
Wed 17 Aug 7.30pm–10.30pm Where
Concrete Bar, Level 1, Cable Car Lane,
CoCo is transformed into a fashion runway
in what could be a world-first event! Ray
Letoa presents his new cocktail concepts
alongside the fashion industry in a show
where the outfits inspire a matching drink.
Don’t think Ray will choose the most
obvious or the easiest garments to copy in
liquid form. It will be daring, inspiring and a
little bit extreme. Guests will be immersed
into Ray’s mind (scary) and see fashion
interpreted in the most unique ways. When
Tue 16 Aug 8pm–9.30pm Where CoCo at
The Roxy, The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Road,
Miramar, Wellington Price $60
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SYMPHONIC FEAST
Symphonic Feast is a unique dining
experience involving all of your senses.
Designed around the NZSO, this special
event takes place in the Palliser Estate
barrel hall with the NZSO performing
various pieces between themed courses.
The evening begins with Palliser Methode
Traditionelle and an NZSO fanfare.
Guests then make their way into the
barrel hall for four-courses designed
and prepared by Nick Arnold Catering,
matched with Palliser Estate wines.
Don't miss this unforgettable up-close
and personal night. When Sat 13 Aug
5.30pm–10.15pm Where Barrel Hall,
Palliser Estate, 96 Kitchener Street,
Martinborough Price $225
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THE CHEF'S APPRENTICE
A TASTE OF OLD: PIONEER COOKING FOR KIDS
How did people cook without electricity?
And where did food come from when there
were no supermarkets? In this exciting and
hands-on programme brought to you by
the Garden to Table Trust, children will take
a trip back in time and experience cooking
as it used to be. At the beautiful Nairn
Street Cottage, children will grind their own
flour, make their own butter, pick herbs and
edible flowers from the garden and then
bake scones on an old coal range, before
sitting down to share together. Sponsored
by Lewis Road Creamery. When Sat 13,
Sun 14, Sat 20 & Sun 21 Aug 10.30am–
12noon Where Nairn Street Cottage,
68 Nairn Street, Wellington Price $29
(Children 7–12 years)
IT’S A SWEET LIFE
A very sweet offer for children. Come and
take part in a behind-the-scenes look at
the making of authentic, award-winning
Italian gelato with local ingredients and a
Kiwi twist. From sourcing the best local
produce, to the making of and, of course,
the tasting of, gelato. The children will
KIDS LEARN, LUNCH AND MUNCH
Chef and dad Chetan Pangam, and his
team of talented chefs at One80, will
guide kids through this hands-on fun,
creative and oh-so-slightly wicked long
lunch. Kids will design their own chef hats,
learn to make bread and gnocchi, prepare
local lamb from Preston’s, and create
Chetan’s signature dessert, Bombe Alaska.
receive a tub of the gelato that they have
made to take home. When Sat 20 & Sat
27 Aug 10.30am–11.30am, 11.45am–
12.45pm, 1.15pm–2.15pm, 2.30pm–
3.30pm, 3.45pm–4.45pm, 5pm–6pm
Where Carrello del Gelato, 228 Oriental
Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington Price $49
ROCKETEERS
Parents get to join their kids for this junior
masterclass, including lunch and a goodie
bag with take-home recipes. When Sat
27 Aug 11.30am–2pm Where One80
Restaurant, Level 7, Copthorne Hotel,
100 Oriental Bay, Wellington Price Adult
$55, Child $65 (7–12 years)
MILK BAR
KIDS' BAKING CLASS
Kids, listen up – this is the event for you!
Come and enjoy a hands-on baking class
with award-winning baker Michael Kloeg.
You’ll learn to make different types of
bread – sweet, savoury and creative – and
get a little dirty with flour making your own
delicious bread. And the best thing is, while
you learn fun new skills, you will be able
to take all your goodies home to show off
and enjoy later. When Sat 13 & Sat 27
Aug 9am–10.15am Where The Clareville
Bakery, 3340 SH2, Clareville, Carterton
Price $45 (Children 8–14 years)
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ROXY ROCKETEERS
MILKBAR
We invite children aged 6–10 to celebrate
the preparation and presentation of a
‘Roxy Milkbar’. Treat your children to a selfserve food and beverage workshop – make
a mini-burger to be proud of, syphon your
chosen soda flavour and be astounded at
a DIY ice cream presentation involving dry
ice and maybe a bit of magic. When Sat
27 & Sun 28 Aug 11am–12noon Where
Grand Lobby, The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park
(6–10 years, parents can stay or leave)
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BEER NO EVIL, PIE NO
EVIL
A PIG OF A DAY
An amazing opportunity to meet the
producers of Longbush Pork on their
farm and learn how to cure pork belly for
pancetta from Rachel Priestley of The
Prodigal Daughter. Relax into a threecourse lunch at Greytown’s La Pancetta
restaurant where, with a glass of bubbles
in hand, you can taste a fine selection of
cured pork delectables. A pig of a day,
complete with wine-matched lunch dishes.
When Sat 13 & Sun 14 Aug 11am–4pm
Where Longbush Farm, Gladstone,
followed by La Pancetta in Wakelin House,
123 Main Street Greytown Price $125
ART OF THE COCKTAIL /
EDITION: #RAYWAY
Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil combines two
of the greatest things that life has to offer,
pies and beer, matching them in a fun
and exciting way. The theme for this year’s
event is ‘The Classics’ – old time, Kiwi
favourite pies teamed up with traditional
brews, all enjoyed in the warm and friendly
surroundings of the Sprig & Fern. A
taste-matching event to be enjoyed by
all, combining some of the most delicious
beer and pies on offer in New Zealand.
When Fri 12–Sun 28 Aug All opening
hours: Mon 4pm–10pm, Tue, Wed & Thu
2pm–10pm, Fri & Sat 12noon–11pm,
Sun 12noon–10pm Where Sprig & Fern,
342 Tinakori Road, Thorndon, Wellington
Price $45
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THE ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT
Following last year’s sell-out event, Ray
and Team CoCo are back! Be led on
an intimate journey exploring how Ray
conceptualizes a cocktail and then adopts
innovative ways to create it – and then
make one yourself. Experience the surprise
of how one can marry technology, culinary
techniques and cocktail methods to
break the barrier of how we traditionally
view cocktails. Learn the arcane art of
cocktail-making from hacking ice cream
to marshmallows, air, bubbles, foams and
sands. When Mon 15 Aug 8pm–9.30pm
Where CoCo at The Roxy, The Roxy
Cinema, 5 Park Road, Miramar, Wellington
Price $80
CRAFT CHOCOLATE AND
SODA NIGHT
The Chocolate Bar and Six Barrel Soda
Co. are collaborating to bring you a unique
night of craft chocolate and soda tasting.
We’ll be talking about the new and exciting
world of bean-to-bar chocolate, including
a full explanation of the chocolate-making
process, all the way from the cacao pod
to the finished product. Taste ten of the
finest craft chocolates in New Zealand
matched with a delicious Six Barrel Soda
Co. soda. You won’t believe the world of
differences held within the humble cacao
bean. When Thu 25, Fri 26, Sat 27 & Sun
28 Aug 6.30pm–8pm Where Six Barrel
Soda Co. HQ, 1 Eva Street, Wellington
Price $39
BREWED: TEA BY
TUATARA
Borrowing from the ritual of the traditional
high tea, the Tuatara team will be mashing,
steeping, extracting and challenging the
way you approach a brew. New beers will
join some old favourites and pâtisserie
chef, Victoria Monod-de-froideville, will
prepare a range of sweet treats to perfectly
complement (or contrast) each beer, in
association with some of Wellington’s
finest food producers. A sweet-as way
to round out your night. When Thu 18
Aug 6pm–10pm, Fri 19 & Sat 20 Aug
6pm–11pm, Sun 21 Aug 3pm–8pm
Where The Third Eye, 30 Arthur Street,
CHOCOHOLIC HIGH TEA
A truly sumptuous afternoon tea, including
petits fours and an especially designed
chocolate-infused cocktail or mocktail.
George Havlik from Bohemein Fresh
Chocolates and Laurent Loudeac from
Hippopotamus Restaurant bring you
a delightful experience in the elegant
surrounds of the Museum Art Hotel.
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They have designed a divine selection of
treats for you to enjoy. George will be on
hand to present the history and passion
behind his brand. When Fri 12, Fri 19 &
Fri 26 Aug 1.30pm–4pm Where Level
3, Hippopotamus Restaurant, 90 Cable
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I LOVE PARIS AT TEA
TIME
MAKING PERFECT
PAELLA
Join Sarah from Auckland’s Fine and
Dandy Tea and Luke from Wellington’s
The Chocolate Bar for an indulgent
evening immersed in New Zealand’s
organic loose leaf teas and artisan
chocolates. Awaken your senses with
captivating matches paired to introduce
your palate to new combinations you never
knew existed. Plus Sarah and Luke will be
sharing their passion for, and knowledge of,
ethically-sourced products and sustainable
practices. When Wed 17 Aug 6.30pm–
8.15pm Where Guest Room, Southern
Cross Garden Bar Restaurant, 39 Abel
Smith Street, Wellington Price $25
CULINARY COCKTAILS
Join Michelin-star chef Adam Newell for
a class in making the classic and delicious
Spanish dish, paella. Enjoy a glass of
sangria on arrival and sit back while Adam
demonstrates how easy paella is to make
at home, followed by three courses of
Spanish fare – and you’ll even take away
a copy of the recipe. With classic cooking
techniques combined with the best local
produce, you’ll have plenty of opportunity
to learn the tricks of this delicious dish.
When Sun 28 Aug 11.30am–2pm &
2.30pm–5pm Where Zibibbo, 25 Taranaki
INAUGURAL TRUFFLE
HARVEST CELEBRATION
Don’t forget what’s in your glass! All
festival long, The Library is offering an
extra special menu of culinary-inspired
cocktails, reflecting classics such as lemon
meringue pie and apple pie, or ingredients
like duck fat and cocoa butter. Cocktails are
made using Wellington regional ingredients
and will treat the eye and the palate.
There’ll be options for all allergen types
too. Wellington in a glass, at The Library!
When Fri 12–Sun 28 Aug All opening
hours: Mon–Thu 5pm–3am, Fri–Sun
4pm–3am (Closing hours are subject to
change and space subject to availability)
Where The Library, 53 Courtenay Place,
Wellington Price $30 (For two cocktails)
Be among the first to be part of the
inaugural black Périgord truffle harvest
celebration dinner. Greenmantle Estate
has the pleasure to share with you the rare
black Périgord truffle as the star ingredient
in their kitchen. The distinctive pungent
aroma will waft through to guests and will
be delivered in a fine dining experience
with its characteristic taste. A three-course
menu pays homage to the mature truffle,
ensuring it is the highlight. When Sat 13
Aug 6.30pm–11pm Where Greenmantle
Estate Lodge, 214 Main Road North,
Paraparaumu Price $135
SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD
Learn the finer points of sustainable
seafood with Zibibbo Restaurant and
Martin Bosley from seafood supplier,
Yellow Brick Road. You’ll be treated to
an educational evening with insight into
the fishing methods of New Zealand’s
sustainable seafood industry. Martin will
be on hand to unleash an impressive
educational session, and the Zibibbo team
will produce a five-course meal matched
with wines encapsulating beautiful seafood
and local ingredients. When Sun 14 & Mon
15 Aug 6.30pm–10.30pm Where Zibibbo
Restaurant & Bar, 25 Taranaki Street,
NOT YOUR
GRANDMOTHER’S TEA
PARTY
Fancy unwinding after a hard day's work
with a refreshing selection of tea-infused
cocktails? This is an event sure to show
you how to take your teatime up a notch.
Join Sarah, tea enthusiast and owner of
Fine and Dandy Tea and one of Southern
Cross’ very own mixologists for an evening
of delicious organic cocktail infusions.
When Tue 16 Aug 6.30pm–8.30pm
Where The Guest Room, Southern Cross
Garden Bar Restaurant, 39 Abel Smith
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OFFALLY GOOD @ WBC
At WBC we’re having an offal couple
of days. We’re eating the inside and the
outside of our local livestock, and we’ll be
sourcing ears, tongue, internal organs and
feet for you to eat. With a ‘no guts, no
glory’ attitude, we’re creating a five-course
degustation that will include tuna hearts,
rabbits kidneys, bone broth, chicken’s
feet, skin, brains and a liver or two. We’ll
start with a bravery-inducing cocktail and
pair each dish with a delicious local wine
or beer. When Sun 14 & Mon 15 Aug
7pm–11pm Where WBC Restaurant,
Upstairs 107 Victoria Street, Wellington
Price $159
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RED, WHITE AND
BLEU
Un, deux, trois... another
creative culinary collaboration
between the fine wines from
Wellington’s very own wine
regions – Martinborough,
Gladstone, Masterton – and
fabulous food by Le Cordon
Bleu culinary students. Test
your tastebuds with experts:
what about this wine flavour
and that food ingredient?
It could be complementary,
contrasting or sometimes
simply surprising. Expect
fun, challenges, inspiration
and, most of all, great tastes.
Magnifique!
TASTINGS AND TAPAS
WITH MATAHIWI ESTATE
Cosy up with the team at Matahiwi Estate
with a winter afternoon featuring good
wine, great food and even better company.
New release wines are juxtaposed with
older vintages and accompanied by
expertly-matched tapas from Avida.
Bring your A-game because a blind taste
test and quiz (with prizes!) will keep you
guessing… When Sat 13 Aug 3pm–5pm
Where Avida Bar, 132 Featherston Street,
RHAPSODY IN WHITE
SIMPLY RED
Discover white delights of your local
wine region with top winemakers and a
matched Le Cordon Bleu dinner. This is
your opportunity to tantalise your palate
in a rhapsody of flavour. Winemaker John
Kavanagh and wine marketer Nicola
Belsham will steer you through the 50
shades of white, with Sauvignon Blanc,
Pinot Gris, Riesling and Chardonnay in all
their regional and vintage variations, paired
with a delicious dinner from Le Cordon
Bleu. When Thu 18 Aug 7pm–9.30pm
Where Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand,
3rd Floor, 52 Cuba Street, Wellington
Price $115
Premium, prestigious Pinot Noir is our
region’s flagship wine. Treat yourself
to an array of Pinots and their always
fascinating, often fickle and utterly
fabulous style. Wine men Larry McPinot
McKenna (Escarpment) and Angus
Thompson (Urlar) will guide, interact,
entertain and inform you about this most
challenging grape and its vinous delights,
along with rising star Syrah. When Fri 19
Aug 7pm–9.30pm Where Le Cordon
Bleu New Zealand, 3rd Floor, 52 Cuba
THE BEANERY BY MOJO:
SPECIALITY COFFEE 101
WAIRARAPA TRUFFLES,
FRENCH CHAMPAGNE
A luxurious evening in Zibibbo's private
dining room. Indulge in five courses
produced by Adam Newell and the
Zibibbo team using local Wairarapa
sourced truffles and other luxury
ingredients. Matched with a selection
of beautiful champagnes and delicious
Bordeaux-style wines. Pernod Ricard’s
champagne ambassador Cameron
Timmins will be on hand to answer any
questions you may have. When Wed
17 & Thu 18 Aug 6.30pm–10.30pm
Where Fireplace Dining Room, Zibibbo
Restaurant, 25 Taranaki Street, Wellington
Price $295
What does it take to brew the perfect
cup of coffee? Join The Beanery for a
multisensory coffee experience where you
can discover unique brewing methods
such as Nitro, Cold Brew, and Steampunk.
Experience the batch roasting process
in hot air roasting. We’ll be brewing our
unique single origin coffee from our Ninety
Plus speciality coffee range. Discover and
taste your way through the world of coffee.
When Fri 19 Aug 2.30pm–3.15pm or
4pm–4.45pm Where The Beanery,
180 Lambton Quay, Wellington Price
Free (Limited tickets available online)
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THE GOOD OIL
Grab the olive branch with this rare
opportunity to sample single-origin and
blended olive oils with a master of the
good oil. In this tutored tasting by Olivo’s
Helen Meehan, you will explore individual
components of Olivo's 2016 olive oil
and the final blend. You’ll take away an
understanding of the way single varietal
olive oils are blended and infused, followed
by a delicious lunch showcasing the unique
flavours and variety of the oils. When Tue
23 Aug 12noon–2.30pm Where Avida
Bar, 132 Featherston Street, Wellington
Price $60
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The Southern Soul Series brings
together two stars of the south –
the south of the United States and
New Zealand’s South Island.
This series of demonstration workshops
and informative talks celebrates the food
of America’s south. Both passionate
campaigners for the use of garden-fresh,
locally-sourced, ingredients that follow
the seasons, join Chef William Dissen of
The Market Place Restaurant & Lounge in
Asheville, North Carolina, USA and New
Zealand’s own Annabel Langbein, as they
share their combined talents and teach you
how you can create true southern flavours
from our local New Zealand produce.
Includes a Q&A session, recipes and even a
taste or two.
William and Annabel will present
three demonstration evenings
dedicated to themes focusing on
Southern Soul food:
When:
Sun 21 Aug 6.30pm–8.30pm
Southern Classics
Mon 22 Aug 6.30pm–8.30pm
A New Taste of the South
Tue 23 Aug 6.30pm–8.30pm
Kiwi favourites with a
Southern twist
Where: Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand,
52 Cuba Street, Wellington
Price:
$75 per person ($200 per
person to attend all three)
Proudly presented by the US Embassy and
the Wellington Culinary Events Trust with the
support of Le Cordon Bleu.
Wellington Food Truck Rally
WELLINGTON
FOOD TRUCK
RALLY
SATURDAY 20 AUG
Wellington City
Odlins Plaza
5pm-9pm
SUNDAY 21 AUG
Hutt City
Dowse Square
5pm-9pm
MONDAY 22 AUG
Hutt City
Dowse Square
5pm-9pm
Join some of Wellington's iconic food
truck operators in a mid-winter food
truck carnival! Each night during the
rally our food trucks will move around
the Wellington region visiting Wellington
City, Lower Hutt, Upper Hutt, Porirua
and Kāpiti. Bring your friends and
family for a great night out, enjoy
local entertainment, and grab a
bite of the action!
WEDNESDAY 24 AUG
Rest Day
THURSDAY 25 AUG
Porirua
Cobham Court
5pm-9pm
FRIDAY 26 AUG
Porirua
Cobham Court
5pm-9pm
SATURDAY 27 AUG
Wellington City
Odlins Plaza
5pm-9pm
Presented in association with
TUESDAY 23 AUG
Kāpiti
PAK’nSAVE Carpark
5pm–9pm
SUNDAY 28 AUG
Upper Hutt
Harcourt Park
from 2pm
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FESTIVAL EVENTS CALENDAR
Friday 12 August
PG
8 A Frolic with the "F" Word $150
14 Argentine Street Food Fiesta On consumption
18 Artisan Baking Class $159
29 Beer No Evil, Pie No Evil $45
13 Beervana $39/$45/$100
19 Bistro and Beer on the Coast $110
29 Chocoholic High Tea $69
8 Classic Kiwiana Kai $95
30 Culinary Cocktails $30
25 Gelissimo's Five Flavours of Fun $26
22 High Coffee $50
25 Match: Play with Your Food and Wine On consumption
10 Poneke Coffee Beer Degustation $149
11 St Johns Supper Tub $60
11 Wild and Dine $89
23 Your Key to a Suite Wellington Journey $125
Saturday 13 August
Monday 15 August
PG
29 Art of the Cocktail / Edition: #RAYway $80
2
2
2
2 High Coffee $50
3
0 Offally Good @ WBC $159
30 Sustainable Seafood $150
3 The Laneway Progressive Dinner $165
2
17 Viva la Pizza $45
PG
8 A Frolic with the "F" Word $150
29 A Pig of a Day $125
28 A Taste of Old: Pioneer Cooking for Kids $29
8 Ant North Beats the Winter Blues $99
2
13 Beervana $39/$45/$100
18 Cook Off Against the Clock $120
22 High Coffee $50
30 Inaugural Truffle Harvest Celebration $135
28 Kids' Baking Class $45
22 Lan Kwai Fong Lunch Party $40
16 Le Dragon d'Annam Dinner $130
20 Let Food Be Thy Medicine $150
23 Man vs. Steak, Whisky... and Balls $125
10 Medieval Times $59
23 Miramar Foodie Trail $115
13 New Zealand Chocolate Festival $25
26 Street Eats and Beats On consumption
31 Tastings and Tapas with Matahiwi Estate $45
22 The Dairy Made $50/$99
27 The Symphonic Feast $225
23 Wairarapa Coastal Walk and Dine $275
18 A Night with Willy Wonka $65
27 Drink The Dresses $60
8 Escarpment Winemaker's Dinner $230
14 Global Pinot from a Gladstone Producer $125
22 High Coffee $50
30 Not Your Grandmother’s Tea Party $30
10 Rimutaka Prison Gate to Plate $85
23 Secret Dining Trails (Indochine) $110
17 The Larder Travels the Silk Route $99
20 The Progressive Herbivore $90
11 Umami Origami $100
17 Welcome Home $99
11 Vino Naturale $180
Sunday 14 August
9 A Pig of a Day $125
2
18 Backyard Brewing and BBQ $129
22 High Coffee $50
16 L'arte di Mangiare Bene $150
16 Mexican Comfort Foods $100
12 Midwinter Noël $39/$69
20 Modern Brunching at Seize $70
13 New Zealand Chocolate Festival $25
30 Offally Good @ WBC $159
22 People's Palace Slice of History Roast $30/$65
23 Secret Dining Trails (Chinese) $110
30 Sustainable Seafood $150
23 The Bank Vault Speakeasy $80
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Thursday 18 August
27 A Cook, a Gallery, a Painting, a Feast $125
29 Brewed: Tea by Tuatara $39
9 Come Dine with Laurent $230
27 Eat the Film $70
22 High Coffee $50
9 Hops and Chops $150
1 9 It's a Sweet Night $75
19 Masters of Meat $120
22 Moments of 'Bliss' $95
25 NAM D Pop Up Hawker Stall On consumption
19 Perfect Pastry Pleasure $159
31 Rhapsody in White $115
26 Salt Bar On consumption
31 Wairarapa Truffles, French Champagne $295
17 Welcome Home $99
Tuesday 16 August
PG
PG
PG
Wednesday 17 August
PG
27 Eat the Film $70
14 El Gran Asado $75
22 High Coffee $50
30 I Love Paris at Tea Time $25
19 It's a Sweet Night $75
27 Salvador Dali Inspired Erotic Feast $120
16 The Cuban Air Raid $20
31 Wairarapa Truffles, French Champagne $295
17 Welcome Home $99
Friday 19 August
PG
7 A Little Party Never Killed Nobody $169
7 Ant North and Future Chefs $50
19 Bistro and Beer on the Coast $110
22 High Coffee $50
31 Simply Red $115
31 The Beanery by Mojo: Speciality Coffee 101 Free
21 The Colour Purpose $169
16 The Lucky Taco MINI Mexico $86
11 Wild and Dine $89
17 Welcome Home $99
Saturday 20 August
PG
8 A Night in the Museum $100
7 A Taste of Greytown Country Village $145
14 Bollywood Degustation @ One80 $149
14 Café Gourmand $20/$25
18 Gate to Plate with Saluté $235
22 High Coffee $50
28 It’s a Sweet Life $49
10 Secret Garden Winemaker’s Dinner $155
19 The Creative Table $249
16 The Lucky Taco MINI Mexico $86
12 Thunderbirds are Hungry $69/$99
19 United Dumplings $110
23 Wairarapa Coastal Walk and Dine $275
26 Wellington Food Truck Rally On consumption
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Wednesday 24 August
PG
Sunday 21 August
PG
2
21 #BakingItBetter Mystery Box Challenge $55
14 Café Gourmand $20/$25
9 Capitol Deconstructs Bouillabaisse $159
12 Feeding Time at Wellington Zoo $49/$69
22 High Coffee $50
12 Hutt Food Lab Challenge $45
16 Mexican Comfort Foods $100
20 Modern Brunching at Seize $70
14 Pedro's Mistico Tequila Lección $80
10 Secret Garden Winemaker’s Dinner $155
17 Southern Soul Series $75
20 Super-Dinner $150
19 The Creative Table $249
12 Thunderbirds are Hungry $69/$99
17 Tokyo Taphouse $125
11 Who Ate All the (Pizza) Pies $35
Monday 22 August
PG
2
7 Breakneck Feed $250
9 Capitol Deconstructs Bouillabaisse $159
21 Cat Café $25
27 De Stijl vs Pop Art $89
26 Georgia's Canteen On consumption
16 L'arte di Mangiare Bene $150
25 Roam On consumption
Tuesday 23 August
PG
7 Breakneck Feed $250
7 Cardiac Cuisine $99
23 Secret Dining Trails (Korean) $110
20 Super-Dinner $150
31 The Good Oil $60
27 The Jelly Archive: Exhibition Free
27 The Jelly Archive: Mad Lab $45
20 The Progressive Herbivore $90
17 Welcome Home $99
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1 All Taste, No Waste $99
2
14 El Gran Asado $75
10 Schubert Winemaker's Dinner $230
16 The Cuban Air Raid $20
17 Welcome Home $99
Thursday 25 August
PG
29 Craft Chocolate and Soda Night $39
9 From Classroom to Kitchen $75
17 Welcome Home $99
BLEDISLOE CUP WEEKEND
Friday 26 August
PG
25 Field & Green's Dak Bungalow On consumption
9 From Classroom to Kitchen $75
17 Welcome Home $99
Saturday 27 August
PG
2
13 Caffeination – The NZ Festival of Coffee Free
9 Fizzingly Fantastic $250
22 Happy Test Day $79
28 It's a Sweet Life $49
28 Kids' Baking Class $45
28 Kids Learn, Lunch and Munch $55/$65
16 Mint by Dai and Dal $110
28 Roxy Rocketeers Milkbar $35
21 Together We Grow $45
19 United Dumplings $110
Sunday 28 August
PG
20 Bypass the Bin $89
13 Caffeination – The NZ Festival of Coffee Free
12 Feeding Time at Wellington Zoo $49/$69
30 Making Perfect Paella $80
26 Pie and Pinot On consumption
28 Roxy Rocketeers Milkbar $35
22 Surf and Turf Kāpiti Style $99
21 Together We Grow $45
19 Winemaker for a Day at Matahiwi $129
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SERVING UP A HOT SELECTION
IN WELLINGTON.
Jeff Gray MINI Garage and the MINI family are all lined up and revving to go as proud
supporters of Visa Wellington On a Plate.
Choose from MINI’s spicy models including the MINI 3 Door Hatch, the bigger
MINI Countryman or the all new MINI Clubman. With MINI’s infamous go-kart handling,
the latest in MINI technology and intelligent safety features, it’s a drive you’ll want to
savour. There is a MINI to suit every personality in style, design, and of course, taste.
Head to Jeff Gray MINI Garage to sample the MINI range.
JEFF GRAY MINI GARAGE.
138 Hutt Road, Kaiwharawhara, Wellington. 04 499 9030.
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DINE WELLINGTON
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Wellington CBD
Wellington Suburbs
The cultural and culinary capital, Wellington’s compact city
is where urban producers, boutique beer bars, craft brewers,
trend-setting cocktail bars and world-class restaurants mingle
around the sparkling harbour and charming streets.
Scattered through the hills and along the bays, the suburbs
are home to a vibrant dining scene nestled among attractions
from the historic buildings of Parliament in Thorndon, to
film-making heaven in Miramar, to awe-inspiring Zealandia
eco-sanctuary in Karori.
PG
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Porirua
Hutt Valley
A specialty food-lovers’ oasis, the Hutt Valley districts
are chock full of specialty food stockists and quality food
manufacturers. Stop by Jackson Street in Petone for a
foodie trail of boutique suppliers and restaurants. If you’re
looking for dining delights with a seaside view, you can’t beat
Eastbourne’s vista.
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Kāpiti
Enjoy a taste of Porirua as you take in two beautiful
harbours and a rugged coastline, all just 20 minutes north of
Wellington. Home to the firm favourite Whittaker’s Chocolate
and exciting restaurants, all amidst beautiful surroundings.
Fresh food is synonymous with Kāpiti and its 40 kilometres
of beautiful coastline. Enjoy Kāpiti’s huge range of produce
and countless producers, including jam, pies and more.
Discerning palates will be at home in Kāpiti with its
spectacular dining and countless market gardens.
CHANGES TO DINE WELLINGTON
This year Dine Wellington has been simplified to make it easier for a wider range
of eateries to be involved. Dine Wellington now focuses on a main course ‘Festival
Dish’ plus a beverage match, and each Festival Dish is “An Element of Surprise”
captured on a single plate. Additional courses may be added (at additional cost).
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Wairarapa
Drive or train over the Rimutaka Range and you find yourself
in another world. Vast farmland and a rugged coast give way
to everything from locally produced olive oil, to award-winning
wine to fine cuisine. Enjoy the distinct Wairarapa flavour and
get a taste for its national and international foodie appeal.
KEY:
Dine Wellington
Burger Wellington
(GF)Gluten-free
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
(NF)Nut-free
(DF)Dairy-free
(V)Vegetarian
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WELLINGTON
CBD
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
Beverage Te Muna Valley Vineyard 'The
Hawk' Pinot Noir 2013, Johner Estate
Riesling 2015, ParrotDog BloodHound or
Dragon Star mocktail
COCKTAIL $23
1.4
Edo Daiquiri Smoke & Oakum's
Gunpowder Rum with sake, lime and
maraschino cherry, and matcha green tea
foam. Accompanied by chargrilled salmon
and sea salt (NF) Mocktail version available
AFRIKA
18 Cambridge Tce | 04 384 6968 |
Mon–Sun 5pm–late | afrika.co.nz
Bringing soul, culture and vibrancy to the
Wellington food scene, Afrika prides itself
on using locally-sourced seasonal Halal
ingredients to supplement African meats.
LUNCH Not open for lunch
DINNER $49 Two courses plus a
Wellington regional beverage
Starter Croc Gumbo: Grilled crocodile
tail with lime, tamarind and cassava with
shrimp and lemon salad (GF)
Festival Dish Wild Goat Vatapá: Slowcooked Wellington Halal Meats goat with
11 spices, saffron rice and local market
plantain (GF) OR Ostrich Kofta: Marinated
Wellington Halal Meats ostrich with herbs
and spices, fried orgali, and local market
maize and okra salad (GF)
Beverage Panhead Supercharger or
Homemade Baobap juice
ANCESTRAL
31 Courtenay Pl | 04 801 8867 | Tue &
Wed 5pm–late, Thu & Fri 12noon–late,
Sat 4pm–late, Closed Mon & Sun |
ancestral.co.nz
Classic and contemporary find
common ground in all cuisines. We aim
to showcase the marriage of Chinese
culinary traditions and philosophy with
a contemporary approach and cooking
techniques, translated with local accents
and ingredients, reflecting the diversity
of the best New Zealand has to offer.
LUNCH $35 | DINNER $35 Festival
Dish plus a Wellington regional beverage.
Add dessert for $10
Festival Dish Preston's pork loin with
L'affare espresso reduction (NF) OR Cereal
crusted Moana Pacific prawns with lemon,
chilli and basil (NF)
Dessert Whittaker's Dark Ghana mousse
with star anise and raspberry coulis,
almond crumble and candied zest
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ANNAM
125 Featherston St | 04 499 5530 |
Lunch Mon–Fri 12noon–3pm, Dinner
Mon–Fri 6pm–10pm, Closed Sat & Sun |
annam.co.nz
Welcome to the world of Annam, the
name given to the central region of
Vietnam when it became part of French
Indochina in 1887. Our menu features
dishes inspired by the cuisine of Vietnam
with French flair. A diverse cuisine that
exhibits freshness, a balance of the raw
and cooked, with intoxicating aromas.
LUNCH $35 Festival Dish plus
a Wellington regional beverage. Add
dessert for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any
two courses plus a Wellington regional
beverage
Starter Cha Gio: Randwick Meats crispy
ground pork and glass noodle spring rolls
with tangy dipping sauce
Festival Dish Ca Ri Chai: Dalat curry with
Capital Produce roast pumpkin, eggplant,
basil and cashews (GF, DF, NF, V) OR Ca Ri
Vat: Yan’s duck curry with bamboo shoots,
Capital Produce green beans, pineapple
and cherry tomatoes (GF, DF, NF)
Dessert Capital Produce berry and
passionfruit meringue (GF, NF)
Beverage Craggy Range Te Muna Road
Pinot Gris 2015, The Edge Pinot Noir
2014, Revive coffee or t leaf T green tea
BURGER $18 Boa Burger ‘De la
Sauce’ Preston’s beef patty with Capital
Produce Vietnamese pickled vegetables,
red onion, roasted sesame seeds, coriander,
mango and three homemade sauces in a
steamed ‘Bánh bao’ yeast-rice cake bun
(DF, NF)
with a chilli, lime and coconut mayonnaise
on a housemade cashew bun, with kūmara
bim bim Garage Project beer match
Death From Above
ANTOJITOS TACO TRUCK
021 338 002 | antojitos.co.nz |
See page 33 for locations
Antojitos means 'little cravings', and we
aim to satisfy yours! Cooking Mexicaninspired street food with Kiwi flair,
Antojitos sources the freshest seasonal
produce and free range meats to make the
best tacos in Wellington. Try the poppers –
you'll be back for more. #letstacoboutit
BURGER $ 14 Chick 'n' Chippie
Sammich Chipotle-marinated free range
chicken with relish, crispy corn tortilla, black
beans and cactus pickle on a custom bun,
with corn chips
APACHE
122 Wakefield St | 04 499 2999 |
Tue–Sat 11.30am–2.30pm & 5pm–late,
Closed Sun & Mon | apache.kiwi
Inspired by Ha Noi’s street food, Chef
Le brings his hometown favourites to
Wakefield Street. With a modern take
on Vietnamese cuisine and a Parisian
touch, his menu will feed your belly and
fill your mind.
beverage
Starter Tasting platter of fresh rice rolls,
Island Bay Butchery popcorn chicken and
green prawns
Festival Dish Slow-roasted Capital
Produce portobello and aubergine salad
with tomatoes, cashews, basil and chilli
paste (GF, DF, V) OR Island Bay Butchery
braised lamb neck jungle curry with
kūmara, long beans, peanuts and coconut
ARIZONA
2 Grey St | 04 495 7867 | Mon–Fri
11.30am–late, Sat & Sun 9am–late |
arizona.co.nz
Located in the heart of Wellington’s CBD,
Arizona has been serving Wellingtonians
for over 24 years with professional,
friendly service, creating a safe and
inclusive environment for all guests to
enjoy quality American-themed cuisine
and drinks – served how they should be.
LUNCH $25 Festival Dish plus a
Wellington regional beverage. Add dessert
for $10 DINNER $35 Two courses plus a
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Meat Direct
clam chowder with Brezelmania bread
OR (LUNCH) Meat Direct lamb meatball
sandwich with barbeque sauce and
Black Jack cheddar on chilli and corn
Brezelmania baguette OR (DINNER) Meat
Direct applewood-smoked ox cheek
with On Trays affinee blue cheese grits,
sous-vide apples and sautéed brussel
sprouts OR (DINNER) Traditional crumbed
American-style fish cake with Capital
Produce snow pea tendril salad, tartare
sauce and pickled chillies
Dessert Flourless chocolate cake with
Kaffee Eis vanilla gelato (GF)
Beverage Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc
2014, Garage Project Hakituri or Six Barrel
Soda Co. soda
BURGER $23 / + BEER $30
Danny's Champion Pheasant Arizona's
own pheasant patty with pistachios,
housesmoked garlic butter, gorged raisins
and Capital Produce celeriac remoulade
on a Brezelmania saffron burger bun
Garage Project beer match Hakituri
(GF, DF)
Dessert Black and white sticky rice
pudding with green rice praline, Whittaker’s
white chocolate and coconut (GF)
Beverage ParrotDog BitterBitch, Apache
salted mandarin soda or Mojo coffee
Bang Bang Burger Bang Bang grilled
lemongrass free range PrimeStar
chicken with mango, tomatoes, coriander,
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Burger Wellington
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ARTISAN DINING HOUSE
Bolton Hotel, 12 Bolton St |
04 462 3770 | Mon–Sun 12noon–10pm |
artisanrestaurant.co.nz
Serving food with a story, not a science.
It’s honest. It’s food you’ll remember
next year. The occasion might pass but
you want the memory to last. Everyone
can cook and serve but not everyone
understands the importance of 63%
chocolate. "Cook what is good" – Executive
chef Maclean Fraser
Festival Dish Waikanae Papaka crab
bisque with Awatoru smoked eel
dumplings, potato pearls and prawn
toast OR Meat Direct Wairarapa lamb’s
head with smoked chilli mayonnaise, fried
chicken, watermelon and cashews
Dessert Whittaker's Chocolate Trio:
White, milk and dark chocolate, hot, cold
and frozen, with Olivo olive oil, peanuts
and caramel (GF)
2015 or Pinot Noir 2014, ParrotDog
BitterBitch or DeadCanary, or housemade
soda
BURGER $22 Longbush 'SPAM'
Burger Longbush 'SPAM' patty with
Meat Direct crumbed lambs brain and
homemade apple and pineapple relish on
a bun, with chilli butter potato peels (NF)
COCKTAIL $20
1.0
Captain's Full Moon Tea Smoke &
Oakum's Gunpowder Rum with tea,
cranberry juice and a lime twist. Refreshing
to the eye and tongue. Accompanied by
duck liver 'cheesecake’. Mocktail version available
AVIDA BAR
Festival Dish Fish Factory salmon fillet
with smoked salmon croqueta and frozen
caper mayonnaise (NF) OR Baked Parkvale
Mushrooms with white bean purée, tomato
sauce, Olivo infused oil, seasonal greens
and whipped olive oil (GF, DF, NF, V)
Dessert Whittaker’s 72% Dark Ghana and
Olivo oil almond cake with sorbet (GF, DF)
Beverage Cottier Estate Chardonnay or
Pinot Noir, Tuatara ITI APA or L'affare
coffee
BACKBENCHER GASTRO
PUB
34 Molesworth St | 04 472 3065 |
Mon–Fri 7.30am–late, Sat & Sun 9am–
late | backbencher.co.nz
The famous Backbencher Gastro Pub is
situated opposite parliament and offers
fresh New Zealand cuisine, made on
premise, for healthy everyday dining and
value for money.
Festival Dish Braised Scotty's Meats pork
cheek with bourbon-preserved peaches
and chargrilled fennel salad (GF, DF, NF) OR
Poached PrimeStar beef fillet with
Harringtons chorizo French onion soup
and dukkah, tossed confit potatoes (DF)
Dessert Panhead Blacktop Oat Stout
cheesecake with Gelissimo American pale
ale and preserved lemon gelato (NF)
Beverage Margrain Sauvignon Blanc
2014, Lynfer Estate Pinot Noir 2013,
Panhead APA or The Immigrant's Son
espresso
BURGER $22 A Little Pork & Rum
Scotty's Meats pulled pork with sweet ‘n’
sour pickled beetroot and Jamaican rum
mayonnaise on a Pandoro 'Beer & Barley'
bap, with handcut skin-on fries
132 Featherston St | 04 499 8000 |
Mon–Sat 11am–late, Closed Sun |
avidabar.co.nz
Take a taste trip around the Mediterranean,
spiralling out along the North African coast,
through Spain and into Europe. Inspired by
the tapas culture of Spain, Avida’s kitchen
wellingtononaplate
BASQUE
8 Courtenay Pl | 04 802 5585 | Mon &
Tue 3.30pm–late, Wed–Sun 12noon–late
| basque.co.nz
Wellington’s first rooftop bar is based
on the eating and drinking style of the
bustling towns of northern Spain. With a
mouth-watering range of tapas, croquetas
and pizza, Basque is perfect to while
the hours away. Try a craft beer, quality
Spanish wine or the house specialty –
sangria, in ten flavours.
Festival Dish Arrocina bean cassoulet
with choricero peppers, Preston’s pork
belly, chorizo, morcilla and house baked
sourdough (GF, DF, NF) OR Pan-fried Yellow
Brick Road tarakihi with piquillo sauce,
house smoked cod mash and braised
Harbourside Market cavolo nero (GF, NF)
Dessert Saffron, caramel and Whittaker’s
chocolate fondant with orange compote
and Zany Zeus clotted cream
Beverage Pencarrow Sauvignon Blanc or
Pinot Noir 2014, ParrotDog BitterBitch,
The Daily Squeeze orange juice or L'affare
tea or coffee
Good Golly it's Cauli! Habanero
cauliflower patty with caramelised beets,
Prana Greens mustard greens, Zany Zeus
halloumi and caper aioli on a Clareville
Bakery bun, with maple kūmara fries (V)
Garage Project beer match Angry Peaches
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
beverage. Add extra course for $10
Starter Kāpiti Pakari aged cheddar and
jalapeño fondue with Brezelmania chilli,
cheese and cornbread dippers OR Hot
smoked salmon and potato cakes with
rocket and smoky mayonnaise (GF)
Festival Dish Smoked Parkvale
Mushroom orecchiette with Zany Zeus
organic cream, Kingsmeade pecorino
and Olivo infused porcini oil (V) OR
Chargrilled, braised and spiced Taylor
Preston beef brisket with Capital Produce
grilled vegetables, mash and bourbon
reduction (GF)
Dessert Wellington Chocolate Factory
dark chocolate and chilli lava cake with
Zany Zeus organic cream OR Smokin’
sundae with Wooden Spoon Smokey
Pokey ice cream, chocolate sauce, candied
nuts and surprises (GF)
Beverage Escarpment 'The Edge' Pinot
Gris 2014 or Pinot Noir 2014, Havana
coffee, t Leaf T or Goodbuzz Brewing Co.
kombucha
No Smoke Without Fire Chargrilled Angus
beef patty with Kāpiti Pakari aged cheddar
and jalapeño fondue, Harringtons bacon,
Huffman's Crafty Sauces chilli jam and
habanero mustard, with handcut chips
COCKTAIL $19
1.2
Babylon's On Fire! Smoked mojito with
Smoke & Oakum’s Gunpowder Rum,
demerara sugar, lime, liquid smoke and
fresh mint. Accompanied by Kāpiti Pakari
aged cheddar and jalapeño fondue with
Brezelmania chilli, cheese and cornbread
dippers Mocktail version available
BEAT KITCHEN
BEACH BABYLON
232 Oriental Pde | 04 801 7717 |
Mon–Sun 8am–late | beachbabylon.co.nz
Beach Babylon is a retro beachside café
and restaurant serving fresh New Zealand
cuisine for brunch, lunch and dinner. Enjoy
local Havana coffee, fondues, tropical
cocktails, craft beers and wines. Dine
inside or out on Wellington’s stunning
Oriental Parade.
022 188 1824 | beatkitchen.co.nz |
Beat Kitchen is a gourmet food truck
owned and operated by two qualified
and experienced chefs. We use all the
local and seasonal ingredients we can get
our hands on to serve up a range of ever
changing global street food in the greater
Wellington region.
BURGER $15 Major Tom 15-hour
pohutakawa-smoked brisket with pickled
cabbage salad, Beat Kitchen barbecue
sauce and a pickle in a Clareville Bakery
cornbread brioche bun
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Dine Wellington
Burger Wellington
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
mustard and Garage Project IPA and blue
cheese aioli, on a Brezelmania brioche bun
Garage Project beer match Garagista
BERRYCULTURE
021 164 7064 | facebook.com/
BerryCultureFrozenYoghurt | See page 33
for locations
BerryCulture is an artisan food truck
selling fresh, delicious, homegrown dessert
treats that do you good. They come from
five generations of berry growers in
Canterbury. They are passionate about
producing and growing real food and using
the best of seasonal produce and tastes.
BURGER $12 BerryCulture Waffburg
BerryCulture probiotic yoghurt with
poached Kāpiti blackberries, Wellington
Chocolate Factory salted caramel brittle
and Bohemein dark chocolate flakes
sandwiched between two waffle ‘buns'
BETHEL WOODS
73 The Terrace | 04 920 8530 |
Mon–Fri 7am–late, Sat 10am–late,
Closed Sun | bethelwoods.co.nz
Bethel Woods is the home of low and slow
smoked meat, live music and good times
on The Terrace. Named after (you guessed
it) the original 1969 Woodstock festival,
everything about Bethel Woods screams
‘rad times’. Think classic, rocking music,
pit-smoked barbeque meats and a huge
choice of 18 tap beers and ciders.
Festival Dish Ten-hour smoked chilli pork
belly with pickled appleslaw, sorrel and
Garage Project Aro Noir stout glaze, in a
Brezelmania Kaiser bun (DF) OR Coffeeinfused beef brisket poutine with chilli
spices, Kāpiti Pakari aged cheddar and
Garage Project Aro Noir stout gravy
Dessert Grandma’s family recipe pumpkin
pie with whipped cream
Beverage Garage Project Aro Noir or
Hakituri, or Six Barrel Soda Co. sarsaparilla
or orange dandy soda
Beef 'n' Bone Angus beef patty with Kāpiti
Aorangi brie, caramelized onions, bone
marrow butter, double-smoked bacon,
BIN44 RESTAURANT +
BAR
3 Queens Wharf | 04 499 4450 |
Mon–Fri 11.30am–late, Sat & Sun
9.30am–late | bin44.co.nz
Our philosophy at Bin44 is to provide
some of the best food and craft beer
Wellington has to offer, as well as
showcasing some of the best wines from
New Zealand and Australia. Settled in
the heart of Queens Wharf, you can enjoy
all of this accompanied by our beautiful
harbour view.
Festival Dish Seitan ‘Steak’: Garage
Project Aro Noir vegan jus with
homestyle-roasted potatoes and garden
salad (GF, DF, NF, V) OR Jackfruit ‘Pulled
Pork’ Pot Pie: Seasoned jackfruit with
Commonsense Organics almond milk and
vegetables (DF, NF, V)
Dessert Old Orchard Apple Pie: Vegan
pie crust with Waikanae apples, and Kāpiti
feijoa and pear sorbet (GF, DF, NF)
Beverage Garage Project Hops On Pointe
or Flight coffee
ParrotDog’s BitterBitch Burger
Malt-infused marinated chicken breast
with bitter and hop flavour-basted pork
sausage and aromatic ‘hopped sea salt’
chips Garage Project beer match Hakituri
BISTRO 169
Abel Tasman Hotel, 169 Willis St |
04 385 1300 | Mon–Sat 6.30am–
9.30pm | abeltasmanhotel.co.nz/
bistro_169_restaurant.html
Wine, dine and recline at Bistro 169.
Come in and enjoy our relaxed atmosphere
and a great range of meals served fresh
daily. Choose from a range of restaurant
settings, soak up the sun on the outdoor
patio, cosy up in front of our fireplace, or
settle inside for sophisticated dining.
Starter Seared shrimp Pil Pil on salsa
verde with Three Paddles white wine and
smoked pork stock (GF) OR Lemon and
lime marinated Moana Pacific ceviche with
coriander coconut milk (GF, DF)
Festival Dish Preston’s beef short rib,
slow-braised in Panhead porter, with
pumpkin and green pea purée (GF) OR
Moana Pacific catch of the day encrusted
with coriander seed on corn milk rice with
basil avocado (GF)
Dessert Flight coffee tortoni with almond
praline and Baileys-infused sauce anglaise
OR Whittaker’s chocolate bon bon of
roasted plum, basil and honey ice cream
with orange port wine sauce (GF)
Beverage Three Paddles Sauvignon Blanc
2013, Panhead APA, or Mela apple or
orange juice
Dessert (LUNCH) Peanut butter
cheesecake with Carrello del Gelato salted
caramel gelato OR (DINNER) Whittaker’s
chocolate and rhubarb crumble with
Carrello del Gelato feijoa sorbet OR
(DINNER) Granny Smith apple and
cinnamon crème brûlèe with homemade
cantucci
Beverage Paddy Borthwick Pinot Noir
2014, Black Dog Chomp, Six Barrel Soda
Co. soda or Emporio coffee
The Cheeky Bun Beer-braised PrimeStar
beef cheek with housecured smoked bacon,
fresh watercress, bourbon-fried tamarillo
jam and confit aioli on a Boat Café beer
bun Garage Project beer match Angry
Peaches
BOULCOTT STREET
BISTRO
BOAT CAFÉ
Freyberg Lagoon, Oriental Bay |
04 939 8517 | Mon & Tue 8am–3pm,
Wed–Sat 8am–late & Sun 8am–4pm |
boatcafe.co.nz
Boat Café offers a unique dining
experience on board one of Wellington's
iconic landmarks, the tug boat. Offering
Kiwi style brunch and dinner menus, with
friendly service, this is a destination not
to be missed!
for $10 DINNER $35 Three courses plus a
Starter Twice-cooked pork belly mikado
with Zany Zeus sour cream and Greytown
apple chutney (GF, NF) OR Moana Pacific
seafood chowder with Zaida’s mini roll (NF)
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Black Dog Chomp
beer-battered Moana Pacific fish
with handcut chips (GF, NF) OR (LUNCH)
PrimeStar beef steak sandwich with
Cajun potato wedges with housemade
chutney OR (DINNER) PrimeStar beef
fillet wrapped in bacon with horseradish
mash and plum red wine jus (GF,NF)
OR (DINNER) Moana Pacific salmon in
‘Wellington’ casing with spinach and
Parkvale Mushrooms on smoked
mash (NF)
99 Boulcott St | 04 499 4199 |
Lunch Mon–Fri 12noon–2pm &
Sun 11.30am–2pm, Dinner Mon–Sat
5.30pm–10pm & Sun 5.30pm–9pm |
boulcottstreetbistro.co.nz
This year we celebrate 25 years of
hospitality with a thoughtfully chosen
menu pairing classic dishes with local
wines to present the best our region has
to offer. In relaxed surroundings with crisp
white table cloths and glistening wine
glasses, our friendly team warmly welcome
you and your friends.
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Lobster Thermidor:
Grilled crayfish with Kāpiti aged cheddar
béchamel with Dijon mash and citrus slaw
(GF) OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Beef Wellington:
Preston’s Natural Farm beef with Parkvale
Mushroom duxelle, spinach, ginger
carrot purée and beef jus OR (DINNER)
Bouillabaisse: Wellington Trawling line
caught fish with surf clams and Pernod
prawns in saffron broth with Arobake
rouille croutons (GF, DF)
Dessert Burger Pavlova: Meringue with
Whittaker’s chocolate hazelnut parfait,
kiwifruit and berry jelly
Beverage Ata Rangi 'Petrie' Chardonnay
2014, Palliser Estate Pinot Noir 2014 or
Bootleggers Lime Soda
BURGER $24.50 / + BEER $33
The Classic Kiwi Burger Preston’s Natural
Farm flame-grilled beef with fried quail
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Dine Wellington
egg, Emma's beetroot relish, glasshouse
tomato, mayonnaise and crispy lettuce
in an Arobake bun Garage Project beer
match Hāpi Daze
COCKTAIL $15
COCKTAIL $22
Mocktail version available
C.G.R. MERCHANT & CO.
44 Courtenay Pl | 04 384 6737 |
Tue 5pm–12midnight, Wed 5pm–1am;
Thu 5pm–2am, Fri & Sat 5pm–3am,
Closed Mon & Sun | cgrmerchant.co.nz
Inspired by the early spice trade when
merchants travelled through Europe and
Asia collecting spices, fruits and herbs.
This hidden oasis on Courtenay Place
offers unique gin and rum infusions.
COCKTAIL $18
BURGER LIQUOR
129 Willis St | 04 385 1104 | Mon–Thu
& Sat 11.30am–10pm, Fri 11.30am–11pm,
Sun 11.30am–9pm | burgerliquor.co.nz
Wellington’s first burger bar serves great
burgers along with delicious sides, mouthwatering shakes and cocktails, and boasts
an impressive bourbon and rum collection.
1.5
BGR at CGR C.G.R. Merchant salted
caramel rum with Daily Squeeze orange
juice, house spices and red wine, served
short with cardamon spice foam.
Accompanied by a dessert burger of
Purewei macarons, Wellington Chocolate
Factory patty and aged cheddar Mocktail
version available
Festival Dish The Rancher: Preston’s
chorizo and beef chuck patty with
cheddar, pickled peppers and Kāpiti
chilli mayonnaise, cheesy croquettes
and marmite mayonnaise OR Beet the
Meat Burger: Ōtaki beet and Parkvale
Mushroom patty with Zany Zeus feta and
a side of spicy Kapiti cauliflower popcorn
with ranch mayonnaise (V)
Dessert 'For Fudge Sake' Sundae:
Wellington Chocolate Factory chocolate
brownie with Fix & Fogg peanut butter
and Kāpiti vanilla ice cream (GF) OR
Wellington honey and ricotta cheesecake
with poached Kāpiti fruit
Beverage Duncan’s Pale Ale or
Bootleggers Soda
Maggic Burger Preston’s aged beef patty
with onion dip, cheddar, salt ‘n’ vinegar
pickles and Randwick Meats bacon jam
in an Arobake brioche bun, with
housemade agria chips Garage Project
beer match Hāpi Daze
COCKTAIL $15
1.0
Smooth Sailor Spiced rum and cinnamon
syrup with Bootleggers salted caramel
vanilla soda and vanilla Zany Zeus cream
foam. Accompanied by a gingerbread,
Kāpiti vanilla and butterscotch ice cream
sandwich Mocktail version available
1.4
The Kaiser 42Below vodka with clamato
juice, fresh horseradish, dill and Capitol's
secret spices, served in elegant cut crystal.
Accompanied by a freshly shucked natural
oyster. Mocktail version available
1.0
Blini Bellini A bistro-style Bellini with
sparkling cava, Sam's peach liqueur and
freeze-dried raspberries. Accompanied
by housemade blini with Lighthouse
Gin-cured salmon and crème fraîche (NF)
Burger Wellington
CAPITOL BISTRO
10 Kent Tce | 04 384 2855 | Lunch
Mon–Sun 12noon–3pm, Dinner
Mon–Thu 5.30pm–9.30pm, Fri–Sun
5.30pm–10pm | capitolrestaurant.co.nz
Capitol is a busy Italian-inspired bistro
that focuses on seasonal and local
produce. The food is uncluttered and
honest, the space is warm and inviting,
and the team are knowledgeable, efficient
and friendly.
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Wellington
20 kilometre radius daily fish and local
produce dish (GF, NF) OR (LUNCH/DINNER)
Cavolo nero and ricotta ravioli with burnt
butter and sage (V) OR (LUNCH/DINNER)
Roast Wairarapa lamb rack with sautéed
chard, mint and whipped potatoes (GF)
Dessert Black Doris plum curd tart (NF)
Beverage Te Kairanga Pinot Gris 2015,
ParrotDog Dead Canary or Homegrown
lemon verbena cordial
Chorizo Burger Wairarapa pork and
chorizo patty with manchego, local eggs
and pickled onions on a Pandoro brioche
bun Garage Project beer match Hakituri
wellingtononaplate
CARRELLO DEL GELATO
228 Oriental Pde | 04 891 3827 |
Mon–Sun 9am–9pm | nzgelato.co.nz
Carrello del Gelato is a New Zealand’s
leading award-winning gelato producer
situated in Oriental Bay by the beach.
It is a relaxed, bright and happy space that
brings a smile to any face. Enjoy an Italianstyle pizza or one of their amazing gelato
flavours from the classics to experimental
creations.
Wellington regional non-alcoholic beverage.
Add dessert for $10 DINNER $25 Two
courses plus a Wellington regional nonalcoholic beverage
Festival Dish Pizza Verde: Zany Zeus
smoked brinza with capers, Prodigal
Daughter bresaola, rocket and Italian parsley
(GF, NF, V) OR Pizza al Tarakihi: Tomatoes
with chilli, thyme, smoked Kāpiti tarakihi
and The Drunken Nanny goat’s cheese (NF)
Dessert Quattro of Wellington: Thyme
and honey gelato, salted caramel gelato,
caffe latte gelato and feijoa sorbet (NF)
Beverage Mela apple juice
BURGER $12.50 It’ll Be Sweet!
Carrello del Gelato chocolate patties
with Bohemein white chocolate cheese,
passionfruit mustard and raspberry
ketchup, in a Clareville Bakery doughnut
bun (NF, V)
CHAMELEON
RESTAURANT
Intercontinental Hotel Wellington, 2 Grey
St | 04 495 7841 | Lunch Mon–Sun
12noon–3pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 5.30pm–
late | chameleonrestaurant.co.nz
Savour the freshest produce with
a collection of innovative dishes at
Chameleon Restaurant. Experience true
local flavours created by expert chefs and
delivered by a knowledgeable service team.
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Meat Direct grilled
tenderloin with truffle fries and béarnaise
sauce OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Nino’s groper
with barley and artichoke risotto, spinach,
beetroot and smoked groper roe foam OR
(DINNER) Truffle-crusted Texel Wairarapa
lamb rack and braised neck with savoy
cabbage and pomegranate reduction
Dessert Organic Wildness Chocolate
fondant with salted caramel, cupuaçu and
coconut ice cream
Beverage Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir
2014 or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda
CHARLEY NOBLE
EATERY & BAR
Ground Floor, Huddart Parker Building,
1 Post Office Sq | 0508 242 753 |
Mon–Fri 11.30am–late, Sat & Sun
5.30pm–late | charleynoble.co.nz
Charley Noble Eatery & Bar showcases
local ingredients, natural wine and craft
beer. The menu is wood-fired influenced,
catering for every taste, no matter how
hungry diners are. Charley Noble Eatery
& Bar is putting heat in the kitchen!
Festival Dish Chargrilled Preston’s turkey
breast with broccoli, vanilla, Fantail Grove
hazelnuts and On Trays feta (GF, DF) OR
Rotisserie charcoal-roasted lamb shoulder
with Darjeeling tea, fava beans, savoy
cabbage and garlic crumbs (GF, DF, NF)
Dessert Liquorice soft serve ice cream
with strawberries and basil syrup OR
Whittaker’s chocolate surprise (GF, NF)
Beverage Ata Rangi Craighall Chardonnay
2014, The Don Pinot Noir 2015 or
Six Barrel Soda Co. soda
BURGER $21 Charley’s Trap Wagyu
beef patty with trashcan gypsy-smoked
Preston’s bacon, chimichurri, On Trays
gruyère, truffled mayonnaise, cucumber
pickle and salad (GF)
COCKTAIL $22.50
1.5
Sage at Sea Talisker whiskey with Lillet
Blanc, Lot Eight olive oil and locally
sourced sage. Accompanied by Darjeelingmarinated figs with apple syrup, Zany
Zeus labne with dehydrated sage Mocktail
version available
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Dine Wellington
Burger Wellington
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
Beverage Desperado match: Garage
Project Louisiana Voodoo Queen,
Bohemian Rhapsody match: Garage
Project Touch Wood, or Shott orange and
lemongrass or cranberry and lime soda
CHOW
Upstairs, 45 Tory St | 04 382 8585 |
Mon–Sun 12noon–12midnight | chow.co.nz
Fresh, fast and free range! Chow is open
from noon until midnight every day,
serving Asian fusion cuisine in a relaxed,
modern environment. Vegetarian and
vegan friendly, with gluten and dairy free
options, and a mouth-watering low calorie
cocktail list. Incredibly popular with locals
so be sure to book ahead!
China Girl Sticky sesame-style chicken
with wild rocket, pickled cucumber slaw
and spicy lemongrass mayonnaise on a
Pandoro brioche bun, with prawn crackers
Garage Project beer match Death from
Above
CITY DINING & BAR
110 Wakefield St | 04 473 1440 |
Mon–Sun 5.30pm–10pm | westplaza.co.nz
City Dining & Bar, situated in the West
Plaza Hotel, provides quality cuisine and
friendly service.
LUNCH Not open for Lunch
DINNER $22 Festival Dish. Add a
Wellington regional alcoholic beverage for
$8 or a non-alcoholic beverage for $4
Festival Dish Desperado Burger: Spicy
ground beef with roasted peppers, red
onion slices, streaky bacon, Kingsmeade
Wairarapa Jack cheese and Marty BBQ
Sauce in a buttered Arobake sesame seed
bun, with baked potato and sour cream OR
Bohemian Rhapsody Burger: Sweetcorn,
chickpea and coriander patty with grilled
eggplant, tomato, cos lettuce and citrus
mayonnaise in an Arobake wholemeal bun,
with kūmara chips (V)
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CONCRETE BAR &
RESTAURANT
for $10 DINNER $35 Three courses. Add a
Wellington regional beverage for $10
Starter Rice paper rolls with Capital
Produce vegetables (DF, V) OR Rice paper
rolls with Randwick Meats roast duck (DF)
Festival Dish Vegetarian Hot Pot: Organic
tofu with Capital Produce market fresh
vegetables (GF, DF, V) OR Seafood Hot Pot:
Moana Pacific fish, clams and mussels
with Capital Produce market fresh
vegetables (DF, NF)
Dessert Whittaker's white chocolate,
mango, coconut and sago pudding (GF, NF)
Garage Project Hakituri or Peach iced tea
with market fresh Capital Produce fruits
COCKTAIL $31
124 Conch Street Housemade butter
pineapple rum with fresh lime, agave,
candied pineapple and a savoury sponge.
Accompanied by Yellow Brick Road
smoked eel and pork fat croquettes with
caramelized apple, salt-baked celeriac,
watercress and On Trays wild thyme honey
COENE'S PROVISIONS
103 Oriental Pde | 04 385 7124 |
Mon–Thu 11am–late, Fri–Sun 8am–late |
coenes.co.nz
Eat, drink and socialise with the best
view in Wellington at Coene's Provisions,
located in Wellington’s iconic RPNYC.
Enjoy their menu inspired by cuisines
around the world made with only the
freshest New Zealand ingredients. Share
the history, share the views, and share the
experience.
course for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any
Starter Coq au Vin red kangaroo tartar
with pine oil, beetroot, wild mushroom,
wood sorrel and Brezelmania pumpernickel
(GF option) OR Smoked eel and pork fat
croquette with caramelised apple, saltbaked celeriac, watercress and wild thyme
honey
Festival Dish t leaf T sencha-smoked
duck breast with Harbourside Market
beauregard, brassica, coconut and peanuts
in red curry (GF) OR Yellow Brick Road
tarakihi and braised octopus with kale,
sourgrass date and On Trays lemon
preserve (GF, DF)
Dessert Lemon meringue pie with
shortbread, lemon curd, lavender,
blueberry and Gelissimo white chocolate
sorbetto (DF)
Beverage Cottier Estate ‘Emily’
Chardonnay 2012, Garage Project
Hakituri, Six Barrel Soda Co. soda or
L’affare coffee
The Krabby Patty Salt and pepper soft
shell crab with razor tooth coriander,
iceberg and garlic chives with a chilli, lime
and palm sugar dressing, in a Zaida’s black
seed milk bun Garage Project beer match
Hakituri
Level 1, Cable Car Lane, Lambton Quay |
04 473 7427 | Mon–Fri 11.30am–8pm,
Closed Sat & Sun | concretebar.co.nz
We invite you to Concrete Bar &
Restaurant, located at the bottom of the
Cable Car Lane, Lambton Quay – the
heart of Wellington’s CBD. Join us and
enjoy our delicious selection of culinary
and liquid delights. Our focus is on
healthy, natural and delicious ingredients
to create the perfect dish.
Starter Potato and mild cheddar
croquettes with Parma ham and apple
purée
Festival Dish Slow-cooked Wairarapa
spiced mutton with mushroom, madeiraseeped fruits, and crusted taleggio (GF)
OR Mystery Canneloni: Five surprise
Capital Produce vegetable fillings, with
wilted greens and roasted almonds. Guess
the five ingredients and win a mystery
surprise! (V)
Dessert Fruits en papiotte: Seasonal fruit
served in a stupendously surprising way
(GF, DF, NF)
Beverage Russian Jack Sauvignon Blanc
2014 or Pinot Noir 2014, or Six Barrel
Soda Co. soda
BURGER $20 Mutton on the Button
Slow-cooked Wairarapa mutton patty with
manchego, Kāpiti cabbage and kimchi in a
Pandoro bun, with handcut steak fries (NF)
COCKTAIL $20
CQ RESTAURANT, CAFÉ
& BAR
223 Cuba St | 04 931 6857 | Lunch
Mon–Sun 12noon–2pm, Dinner Mon–Sun
6pm–9.30pm | cqwellington.com
CQ Restaurant, Café and Bar highlights
the tastes of Wellington through its
innovative culinary creations. Our menu
features abundant flavours and delectable
delicacies from around the local region,
and are also available in New Zealand Sign
Language – a first for Visa WOAP!
for $10 DINNER $50 Choose any
Starter Wellington Trawling scallops on
buttered leeks with mornay sauce OR
Crumbed Zany Zeus halloumi with salad
greens, bacon and hazelnut honey dressing
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Wellington Trawling
fish of the day with pesto, grilled peppers
and Wild Chef potato gratin OR (LUNCH/
DINNER) Wairarapa lamb shank with
creamy herb potato mash, baby carrots
and red wine jus OR (DINNER) Moroccan
corn-fed chicken breast with Wild Chef
potato rosti, wilted greens and Kāpiti herb
olive oil
Dessert Salted caramel cheesecake with
Kāpiti white chocolate and raspberry ice
cream OR Whittaker’s Dark Ghana brownie
with berry compote, Kāpiti Black Doris
plum ice cream and crème fraîche
2014 or Pinot Noir 2015, Panhead Pilsner
or Smoothie with Shott feijoa, strawberry
or mango
BURGER $18 Cuba Doodle Doo
Crispy fried chicken with lettuce, onion
rings, guacamole and lime mayonnaise in a
toasted Zaida’s focaccia bun, with handcut
agria fries
1.4
Sunkist Capital Jamaican rum with
raisin purée, egg white, fig liqueur, lemon
juice and honey syrup. Accompanied by
golden raisin purée, Cicio Cacio Osteria
Newtown-cured prosciutto, Zany Zeus
mozzarella, Granny Smith apple, cranberry
and shallot salad Mocktail version available
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Burger Wellington
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
BURGER $16 Satay Partay Garlicky
free range chargrilled chicken thigh with
Fix & Fogg's Smoke and Fire peanut
sauce, crispy shallots and sweet and sour
pickled cucumber, in a Kiss & Bake Up
crafted bun
CUBA ST BISTRO
203 Cuba St | 04 890 3939 | Lunch
Mon–Fri 11am–2pm, Sat & Sun 9am–
2.30pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 5pm–late |
cubast.wix.com/bistro
Cuba St Bistro offers great food sourced
from the best of local produce. Serving
New Zealand food in a warm and relaxed
atmosphere that makes a pleasant dining
experience.
Wellington regional beverage. Add extra
course for $10
Starter Wellington Trawling pan-fried tiger
prawns cooked in Margrain Sauvignon
Blanc with basil, cream sauce and fresh
fettuccine OR Slow-cooked Meat Direct
pork shoulder and leek parcel with green
herb pesto
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Braised Meat Direct
beef cheek stew with Capital Produce
herb polenta and toasted garlic bread
(GF option) OR (LUNCH) Housemade Meat
Direct lamb meatballs with spiced Capital
Produce tomato and basil sauce and
fresh fettucine OR (DINNER) Braised Meat
Direct lamb shoulder with creamy polenta,
pea and lamb jus OR (DINNER) Wellington
Trawling fish of the day with pumpkin and
white bean ragoût, spinach and green herb
pesto (GF)
Dessert (LUNCH) Capital Produce
orange and passionfruit cheesecake
with mascarpone and passionfruit sauce
OR (DINNER) Whittaker's Dark Ghana
and orange cheesecake with Zany Zeus
mascarpone and chocolate sauce OR
(DINNER) Date and Black Doris plum
pudding with salted caramel and Kāpiti
ice cream
Beverage Margrain Sauvignon Blanc
2014, Ashwell Pinot Noir 2014, Old
George coffee or t leaf T
BURGER $23 Bistro Burger Fried
crispy chicken thigh with pickled cabbage,
Kāpiti Aorangi brie, gherkin and aioli on
Zaida’s bun, with Cajun handcut chips
DOCKSIDE RESTAURANT
& BAR
Shed 3, Queens Wharf | 04 499 9900 |
Mon–Fri 12noon–late, Sat & Sun 11am–
late | docksidenz.com
Dockside Restaurant & Bar is situated at
the heart of Queens Wharf and is one of
Wellington’s most diverse venues. Housed
in a historic waterfront shed, it enjoys
stunning views of Wellington harbour
and offers a largely seafood based menu
focusing on the best of what New Zealand
has to offer.
course for $10
Starter Goat’s ricotta tortellini with
beetroot, currants, brown butter and
Kingsmeade Opaki manchego (NF)
Festival Dish PrimeStar braised beef
pie with Capital Produce parsnip, peas and
snow pea tendrils (NF) OR Pan-roasted
Moana Pacific fish with Capital Produce
cauliflower risotto and preserved lemon
(GF, NF)
Dessert Whittaker's Dark Ghana mousse
with fried rosemary and salted caramel
(GF, NF)
2014, Three Paddles Pinot Noir 2014,
Panhead Supercharger or L'affare coffee
Zeus's French Jamaican Coq au Vin jerk
chicken with parsley slaw and Zany Zeus
mascarpone mac ‘n’ cheese balls Garage
Project beer match Persephone
COCKTAIL $18
DRAGONFLY
70 Courtenay Pl | 04 803 3995 |
Mon–Sat 4.30pm–late, Closed Sun |
dragon-fly.co.nz
Dragonfly is a modern Asian dining lounge
which incorporates a restaurant, bar and
hidden bamboo courtyard. Located in
the heart of Wellington’s vibrant dining
culture, Dragonfly prides itself on creating
authentic yet innovative, southeast Asian
cuisine with a modern touch.
Starter Wellington Trawling star anisecured salmon with pineapple sambal,
daikon and rhubarb OR DIY Spring Rolls:
Asian pancakes with mung beans, spring
onion, cucumber and Island Bay Butchery
five-spice pulled pork
Festival Dish Free range drunken chicken
with Capital Produce green garlic, rice wine
broth, snowpeas, black fungi and jasmine
rice OR Malaysian Laska: Ground candle
nut with Wellington Trawling ocean fish
lemongrass, coconut milk, leek and rice
vermicelli
Beverage Te Kairanga Estate Pinot Gris
2015 or Six Barrel Soda Co. cherry and
pomegranate soda with lemon juice and
sugar syrup
BURGER $21.50 / + BEER $29.50
Canton Burger Cantonese Char Siuflavoured pork patty with ginger, garlic
and ground bean barbeque sauce on a
Pandoro sesame bun, with glutinous rice
chips and kimchi dip Garage Project beer
match Lola
1.7
1859 Pencarrow Lighthouse Lighthouse
Gin with Aperol, elderflower liqueur and
spiced local honey syrup in a Pencarrow
Sauvignon Blanc rinsed glass with
grapefruit surprise. Accompanied by
crumbed green olives with balaboostaspiced yoghurt Mocktail version available
DUTCHY'S BURGER
JOINT
022 184 1249 | dutchysburgerjoint.
co.nz | See page 33 for locations
Dutchy's Burger Joint returns the burger
to it’s former glory. Locally sourced
ingredients prepared by hand with care
and cooked over a charcoal grill. Free range
meats, custom crafted buns and organic
salad. The best friend of the burger is the
handcut agria chip. #finddutchy
EAT STREET
021 233 8567 | eat-street.co.nz |
We are two local chefs making delicious,
fun, fast street food. Everything we sell
is made by us, including our fan favourite,
rhubarb and vanilla soda. An ever changing
menu means we use what is seasonal,
fresh and at its best. So come hungry and
leave happy!
BURGER $16 The Crusty Crab
Soft shell crab with chilli jam, wasabi
mayonnaise, lime marinated cucumber
and wild rocket in a Eat Street saffron
milk bun
EGMONT ST. EATERY
11 Egmont St | 04 801 6891 | Mon & Tue
7am–3pm, Wed–Fri 7am–late, Sat 8am–
late, Sun 9am–late | egmontstreet.co.nz
Egmont St. Eatery is a hidden gem
nestled in a private central city
laneway. The menu features modern
interpretations of classic dishes with a
strong focus on fresh local produce and
big flavours, and a great selection of craft
beer, cocktails and wines to complement.
beverage
Starter Preston's lamb cheek ‘nuggets’
with con-di-mint dipping sauce (NF)
OR Chicory white-poached chicken with
Moana Pacific eel, buttermilk dressing, and
rice cracker croutons (GF, NF, DF option)
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Braised and glazed
PrimeStar beef back ribs with Cuba
Fruit Mart rainbow chard (GF, DF, NF) OR
(LUNCH/DINNER) Leek cannelloni with tofu,
lovage and chestnuts (GF, DF, NF, V) OR
(DINNER) Bay leaf-poached Moana Pacific
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butterfish with miso swede steak and
dancing seaweed (GF, NF, DF option)
Bougainville Black Forest gâteaux with
Garage Project Lola OR Kingsmeade
Sunset blue cheese with baked feijoa and
gingerbread (NF)
Beverage Murdoch James Blue Rock
Cabernet Franc 2012, Cottier Estate
'Emily' Chardonnay 2015, Almighty
Organic Juice or Peoples coffee
Sichuan Two-Tooth PrimeStar mutton
blended patty with Sichuan sauce and
pickled celery in a bao bun, with crispy
fried tentacles Garage Project beer match
Persephone
EL MATADOR – CAFÉ,
ASADOR GRILL & BAR
196 Cuba St | 04 381 2999 | Mon–Fri
5pm–late, Sat & Sun 10am–late |
elmatador.co.nz
El Matador serves the bold, fresh flavours
of Latin cuisine with wine, cocktails and
beers to match. Featuring a traditional
Argentine wood-fired asador, open
kitchen, garden bar, great vibe and superb
service, El Matador is ideal for a relaxed
dinner, drinks or weekend brunch. ¡Salud!
Festival Dish Braised PrimeStar beef
short rib with humita, wilted spinach,
dulce-glazed beetroot and Malbec jus
(GF, NF) OR Housesmoked grass-fed flank
steak with wood-fired morcilla, watercress
chimichurri and stuffed pimiento (GF, DF, NF)
Dessert Dulce de leche baked cheesecake
with an alfajores base, garrapiñadas and
housemade ice cream
Beverage Te Kairanga Estate Pinot Noir
2014 or Havana coffee
BURGER $18.50 / + BEER $26.50
Garbanzo Burger Spicy chickpea patty
with wood-fired red pimiento, cheese, slaw
and chimichurri on an Arobake bun, with
patatas fritas and bravas sauce or aioli (V)
Garage Project beer match Hāpi Daze
FIVE AND DIME
245 Cuba St | 04 385 9998 |
Tue–Fri 11.30am–late, Sat & Sun 9am–
2.30pm & 5pm–late, Closed Mon |
fiveandimenz.com
Nestled in the vibrant hub of upper Cuba
Street, Five and Dime serves dishes that
are a modern take on international cuisine
from the streets of the greatest cities in
the world.
for $10 DINNER $65 Four courses plus a
Starter Moana Pacific oysters with
truffled white miso OR Almond gazpacho
with a Kingsmeade Wairarapa Jack wafer
Entrée Line-caught Albacore tuna ceviche
OR Island Bay Butchery Wairarapa organic
beef carpaccio with pho flavours
Festival Dish Miso oysters, line-caught
Albacore tuna ceviche, and grilled sardine
puttanesca OR Almond gazpacho with a
Kingsmeade Wairarapa Jack wafer, Island
Bay Butchery Wairarapa organic beef
carpaccio with pho flavours, and salt and
pepper lamb cutlets
Dessert Pineapple fritter with daiquiri
Kāpiti ice cream, salted caramel cornflake
praline and Whittaker’s chocolate wafer
Beverage Ata Rangi Sauvignon Blanc
2014 or Earnest cold-pressed juice
'Baby, I like it raw' Wagyu beef tartare
patty on a Zaida’s brioche bun with a
Kingsmeade Wairarapa Jack wafer
FIVE BOROUGHS
Cnr of Roxburgh & Majoribanks Sts |
04 384 9300 | Mon 3pm–late, Tue–
Fri 10am–late, Sat & Sun 9am–late |
fiveboroughs.co.nz
Where the ‘Big Apple’ meets the ‘Coolest
Little Capital in the World’. Classic
burgers, hot deli sandwiches, bottomless
single origin filter coffee, all day breakfast,
and handcrafted shakes.
Burger Wellington
Festival Dish Island Bay Butchery braised
beef pot roast with Kingsmeade Woodside
emmental potato gratin and young
vegetables OR Longbush Pork chop with
Steel Press Cider apples on creamed corn
and Kingsmeade cheese grits (GF)
Dessert Baked buttermilk pie with pretzel
praline, rhubarb and Wellington Chocolate
Factory hazelnut chocolate gravy
Beverage Cambridge Road Pinot Noir
2014, Garage Project 'Beer' or Earnest
cold-pressed juice
Turducken Down Truffle and duck liver
parfait and Preston’s housecured chicken
bacon sandwiched between twin crumbed
turkey breasts, with Zany Zeus creamy
mash and gravy Garage Project beer
match Lola
FORK & BREWER
20a Bond St (upstairs) | 04 472 0033 |
Mon–Sat 11.30am–late, Closed Sun |
forkandbrewer.co.nz
Bubbling away at the top of the stairs in
Bond Street is Fork & Brewer, home of
Fork Brewing, dedicated to celebrating the
fabulous contrasts and reinforcements
produced by marrying great craft beer with
imaginatively prepared dishes.
Festival Dish Wellington Trawling smoked
blue warehou fish cakes with pickle, Fork
Brewing spent grain, dill, and Capital
Produce garden salad OR Free range
spiced chicken thighs with hop-roasted
potatoes and Capital Produce garden
salad (DF, NF)
Dessert Warm chocolate Mississippi
mudcake with Kāpiti vanilla bean ice cream
and Fork Brewing spent grain biscuit base,
with berry compote
Beverage Fork Brewing Golden Mile Lager
or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda
BURGER $21 Goodbye Pork Kai
Wairarapa pork mince and sage patty,
creamy hopped Capital Produce apple
slaw and Kāpiti cumin seed gouda, with
fries (NF)
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
FOXGLOVE BAR &
KITCHEN
33 Queens Wharf | 04 460 9410 |
Mon–Sun 11.30am–late | foxglovebar.co.nz
Boasting a fabulous location on Queens
Wharf, Foxglove has something for
everyone – an iconic champagne and
cocktail bar through a secret wardrobe,
one of the biggest whisky selections in
Wellington, a 1920’s themed restaurant,
gorgeous daybeds overlooking the ocean,
and mouth-watering cocktails and food.
for $10 DINNER $55 Four courses. Add a
Starter Poached south coast crayfish with
Kingsmeade Wairarapa Jack cheddar and
Te Tera Sauvignon Blanc mornay sauce,
and Prana Greens micro coriander
Entrée Duck a l’orange with Prana Greens
snow pea salad (GF, DF, V)
Festival Dish Lighthouse Gin-marinated
sous-vide duck breast with candied orange,
freeze dried mandarin, Six Barrel Soda
Co. orange dandy sauce, snow pea and
Prana Greens pea tendril salad (GF, DF) OR
Beef sirloin with mille feuille of Parkvale
Mushrooms, Te Tera Pinot Noir duxelle,
pâte de canard, Prana Greens micro
roquette, with potato gratin and house side
salad (GF, DF, V)
Dessert Apple crumble with Fantail Grove
nuts and Zany Zeus cream (GF)
Beverage Te Tera Sauvignon Blanc 2014
or Pinot Noir 2013, or Six Barrel Soda Co.
ginger or cherry and pomegranate soda
BURGER $25 The Wellington Wild
Thing Venison and smoked paprika patty
with Kingsmeade Wairarapa Jack cheddar,
and fig and rosemary chutney on a
Clareville Bakery pretzel bun, with handcut
fries (GF, DF, V option)
COCKTAIL $19.50
1.5
Picnic at the Beehive Lighthouse Gin with
honey syrup lemon juice, and lavender and
rhubarb bitters. Accompanied by petits
fours: scone with Zany Zeus cream and
jam, honey lamington, and trifle (V)
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Burger Wellington
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
Wellington Chocolate Factory meringue
(GF) OR Salted caramel, chocolate chip
and Carrello del Gelato raspberry gelato
sandwich (NF)
Beverage Choice Bros Reet Petite or
Six Barrel Soda Co. pomegranate and
cherry soda
FRATELLI
13–15 Blair St | 04 801 6615 | Mon–Sat
5.30pm–late, Closed Sun | fratelli.net.nz
Fratelli’s concept is simple – fresh,
modern Italian food. They take bits of the
old traditional Italian cooking styles and
assemble them in new interesting ways.
The ingredients are fresh and seasonal,
and so is the menu. The extensive Italian
wine list completes the true Italian dining
experience.
Lamb Shank Redemption Spiced
Wairarapa lamb patty with braised shank,
Cuba Fruit Mart beetroot, baby kale,
roasted pumpkin, Kingsmeade Castlepoint
feta, and pine nut aioli, on a Pandoro bun
Garage Project beer match Persephone
Festival Dish PrimeStar osso buco
with Havana coffee braise on beetroot
gnocchi and bitter Italian greens (NF) OR
Slow-roasted Meat Direct porchetta
with stuffed baby apples, watercress, red
cabbage and The Nut Store hazelnuts
Dessert Roasted Capital Produce
pears with amaretto, marsala and Koast
limoncello, and pistachio gelato OR
Rosemary and Zany Zeus panna cotta
with feijoa granita, and orange and campari
caramel (GF)
2014, Big Sky Sauvignon Blanc 2015 or
Hardieboys Ginger Beer
HANGING DITCH
14 Leeds St | 04 803 3566 | Mon–Sun
3pm–12midnight | facebook.com/
HangingDitchNZ
A neighbourhood cocktail bar tucked into
a corner of Leeds Street, with a focus on
local ingredients and a suspended spirit
selection.
COCKTAIL $21
1.4
Earth, Wind, Peanut, Fire Aged rum and
Smoke & Oakum's Gunpowder Rum
with Fix & Fogg Smoke and Fire peanut
butter, Wellington Chocolate Factory
Peruvian chocolate, umami salt and egg.
Accompanied by Kāpiti Aorangi brie,
sundried tomato and berry compote on
Tuatara mash tun crackers
GRILL MEATS BEER
227 Cuba St | 04 801 8787 |
Tue–Sun 12noon–late, Closed Mon |
grillmeatsbeer.co.nz
With a fun, dynamic atmosphere, and
great dining theatre, Grill Meats Beer is all
about sweet and spicy grilled food, cooked
in an open kitchen, served with a great
selection of local craft beer.
a Wellington regional non-alcoholic
beverage DINNER $30 Two courses plus a
Festival Dish Grilled pork fillet with
Cuba Fruit Mart spice pickled apple,
celeriac, Kingsmeade Opaki manchego
and jalapeño hush puppies (GF, NF) OR
Nashville Coq au Vin chicken with Acme &
Co. pickles and creamy slaw (NF)
Dessert Viv’s rhubarb and strawberry
crumble sundae with Chantilly cream and
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of Wellington’s favourite sandwich, the
Reuben.
HAWTHORN LOUNGE
2/82 Tory St | 04 890 3724 | Mon–Sun
5pm–3am | hawthornlounge.co.nz
Established in 2006, this intimate
and inviting little speakeasy is a home
away from home for both the cocktail
connoisseur and the cocktail curious.
With one of the best stocked back bar’s
in Wellington, Hawthorn Lounge will take
you on a journey of world-class libations;
from the 1920’s classics, through the
inspired modern cocktails of today.
COCKTAIL $19
1.5
10th Year Delight Hawthorn Lounge
aquavit with Smoke & Oakum's
Gunpowder Rum, fresh lemon, albumen,
gomme and Te Aro sauerkraut shaken
over ice and fizzed with Panhead
HIPPOPOTAMUS
RESTAURANT
HILLSIDE KITCHEN &
CELLAR
241 Tinakori Rd | 04 473 7140 |
Mon–Fri 8.30am–3pm & 5pm–9pm,
Sat & Sun 9am–3pm & 5pm–9pm |
hillsidekitchen.co.nz
In the city, but away from the rat race,
Hillside Kitchen & Cellar is a deli by day
and restaurant by night, celebrating
modern multicultural New Zealand
through local produce.
Wellington regional beverage DINNER
$55 Choose any three courses plus a
course for $10. Upgrade your beverage to
wine matches for $30 (three courses) or
$35 (four courses)
Starter Yellow Brick Road tuatua, rice and
spice OR Awatoru wild fallow (NF)
Entrée Cameron Family Farms carrot
steak (GF, NF) OR Cameron Family Farms
brussel sprouts, Awatoru smoked tuna (NF)
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Longbush Pork,
Cameron Family Farms smoked potatoes
and broth (GF, NF) OR (LUNCH) Awatoru
smoked tuna, Cameron Family Farms
beetroot and brassica (GF, NF) OR (DINNER)
Longbush Pork boil up (GF, NF) OR (DINNER)
Fish Factory monkfish, Cameron Family
Farms pumpkin
Dessert (LUNCH) Lot Eight olive oil cake,
lemon ice cream OR (DINNER) Potato,
Wellington Chocolate Factory chocolate
(GF) OR (DINNER) Kingsmeade Tinui blue
cheese, quince and rye
Beverage (LUNCH) Colombo Organic Syrah
2014, Kererū For Great Justice Wood
Fired Toasted Coconut Porter or Almighty
Organic Juice OR (DINNER) Colombo
Chardonnay 2014, Garage Project
Hellbender, The Don Pinot Noir 2014,
Almighty Organic Juice or Housemade soda
BURGER $15 / + BEER $27 Pigesus
Longbush Pork terrine, housemade bacon,
fried chicken, Kingsmeade Sunset blue
cheese, housemade pickles, hot sauce
and dinner roll (NF) Garage Project beer
match Lola
COCKTAIL $22
1.0
Ad Hoc Salty Sour Smokehead whisky and
caramelised south coast salt. Accompanied
by a classic pâté de campagne with
Longbush Pork hocks Mocktail version available
Museum Art Hotel, 90 Cable St |
04 802 8535 | Lunch Mon–Fri 12noon–
2pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 6pm–10pm |
hippopotamus.co.nz
Hippopotamus presents the finest French
cuisine with stunning views of Wellington
harbour. Experience the art of fine dining
with culinary masterpieces designed
by Laurent Loudeac. The restaurant’s
extensive cellar, selected by Florent
Souche, holds the best of New Zealand
and European wine.
for $10 DINNER $80 Three courses plus
a Wellington regional beverage. Upgrade
your beverage to wine matches for $40
Starter The Drunken Nanny goat's
cheese tortellini with beetroot purée and
La Pancetta crispy Parma ham (GF, DF, NF)
OR Lighthouse Gin salmon with Six Barrel
Soda Co. cucumber and mint gel, and
lemon gel (GF, DF, NF)
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Oeufs en meurette:
Free range poached egg with The Elder
Pinot Noir and bacon meurette sauce,
Parkvale Mushrooms and brioche (DF, V)
OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Locally caught fish
fillet with bouillabaisse sauce, creamed
leek, potato pearls, and pickled Petone
samphire (GF, NF) OR (DINNER) Wairarapa
beef fillet pot-au-feu style with sautéed
bone marrow, garlic and parsley on toast
(DF, NF)
Dessert (LUNCH) Koast Limoncello panna
cotta (GF, NF) OR (DINNER) Poire Belle
Helene revisited with Whittaker’s warm
chocolate espuma and Fix & Fogg peanut
butter ice cream (GF, NF)
Beverage The Elder Pinot Gris 2015 or
Pinot Noir 2014, ParrotDog Pilsner or
BURGER $25 Sweet As Burger
A look alike to the perfect beef burger
but for the sweet tooth. Whittaker’s Dark
Ghana parfait with Whittaker’s white
chocolate and raspberry jelly, mint and
kiwifruit gel and Kāpiti vanilla crème
fraîche, with sweet polenta fries (GF, V)
COCKTAIL $25
1.0
The Black Pearl Smoke & Oakum’s
Gunpowder Rum with Six Barrel Soda Co.
cherry and pomegranate syrup and Mela
juice. Accompanied by The Drunken Nanny
goat's cheese croustillant and Lepanto
kalamata olives (NF, V) Mocktail version available
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HOTEL BRISTOL
131–133 Cuba St | 04 385 1147 | Mon,
Tue & Thu 9am–10pm, Wed 9am–11pm,
Fri 9am–10.30pm, Sat 9.30am–10.30pm,
Sun 9.30am–9pm | hotelbristol.co.nz
Good honest pub food catering for all,
whether it be burgers, large plates, quick
on-the-run lunch specials, shared dishes
or bar snacks.
Festival Dish Wellington Trawling steamed
lemon herb fish with battered agria,
cauliflower and caper purée, and tomato
jalapeño dip OR Wellington Trawling squid
lasagne with chilli prawn chowder, broad
bean pesto and crisp kale
Dessert Whittaker's milk chocolate
mousse with macadamia sponge cake and
raspberry sauce
Beverage Martinborough Vineyard
Sauvignon Blanc 2014 or Six Barrel Soda
Co. soda
BURGER $18.50 Hotline Wing Pulled
buffalo wings with battered sweet pickle,
house slaw and Kāpiti blue cheese aioli on
a Pandoro bun, with spiced hand-cut fries
HUMMINGBIRD EATERY
& BAR
28 Courtenay Pl | 04 801 6336 |
Mon–Sun 3pm–late | hummingbird.net.nz
Wellington's iconic eatery is now humming
louder than ever. Situated in the heart of
Courtenay Place, Hummingbird serves
fresh, seasonal and locally sourced
produce in a casual bistro environment,
alongside world-class cocktails and fun
surroundings.
DINNER $40 Choose any two courses
plus a Wellington regional beverage. Add
extra course for $10
Starter Sugar-cured Wairarapa venison
carpaccio with smoked Zany Zeus yoghurt,
foraged winter berries, cloves and Prana
Greens beet tips OR Button mushroom
tartare with The Nut Store walnuts, soy,
foraged Mt Victoria herbs and flax seeds
Festival Dish Hay-baked Longbush Pork
belly with Granny's burnt carrots, pickled
Martinborough Vineyard green grapes and
fennel OR Manuka-smoked Wharekauhau
lamb rump and belly bacon with salted
beans and heritage beetroot
Dessert Kingsmeade Sunset blue cheese
and Whittaker’s white chocolate doughnut
with pear, praline and Johner Estate
Sauvignon Blanc jelly OR All My Favourite
Chocolate Bars: Caramel, roast white
chocolate, honey, and corn, with Zany Zeus
crème fraîche
Beverage Te Kairanga Pinot Noir 2014,
Martinborough Vineyard Reisling 2012 or
COCKTAIL $20
1.8
Gorse Reviver Lighthouse Gin with
calvados, Cocchi Americano, housemade
gorse flower gomme, The Daily
Squeeze lemon juice, egg white and
bitters, garnished with edible flowers.
Accompanied by Longbush Pork belly with
apple praline curd, pineapple, and fennel
ferment Mocktail version available
JANO BISTRO
270 Willis St | 04 382 9892 | Tue–Sun
5pm–late, Closed Mon | janobistro.co.nz
Jano Bistro is a seasonally-inspired
restaurant showcasing fresh local produce.
Located in a beautifully restored historical
cottage, diners are encouraged to explore
new flavour combinations and indulge
their culinary palate from our á la carte or
seven course degustation menu.
DINNER $70 Three courses plus a
Starter Zany Zeus feta with Capital
Produce parsnips and pears, and The Nut
Shop walnuts (GF, V) OR Yellow Brick Road
Ōra King salmon with Capital Produce
watercress, On Trays yuzu juice and
mussels (GF, DF, NF)
Festival Dish Rannoch Farm Red Devon
beef with beetroot, horseradish and
onions (GF, DF, NF) OR Red cabbage with
Commonsense Organics prunes, On Trays
parmesan and The Nut Shop hazelnuts
JUNIPER RESTAURANT
& BAR
1/142 Featherston St (entrance on
Johnston St) | 04 499 3668 | Mon–Fri
10am–late, Sat 5pm–late, Closed Sun |
juniperrestaurant.co.nz
Juniper perfectly balances the business of
being a restaurant with the attractions of
a sophisticated central city bar. The food
is European with touches of Pacific and
Aotearoa.
Wellington regional beverage DINNER $39
Two courses plus a Wellington regional
beverage
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Randwick Meat
braised pork belly with apple ginger
chutney, parsnip purée, watercress and jus
(GF, DF, NF) OR (LUNCH) Wellington Trawling
pan-fried fish with creamy Bidvest dill
sauce (NF) OR (DINNER) Roast Bidvest
corn-fed chicken breast with Bidvest
creamed potato, caponata, broccolini and
jus (GF option) OR (DINNER) Randwick Meats
lamb rump in herbs and mustard with
pea purée, broccolini, chickpeas and onion
sauce (GF)
Dessert Orange citrus cake with Kāpiti
vanilla bean ice cream (NF) OR Kāpiti
vanilla bean cheesecake on pistachio crust
with passionfruit
2016, ParrotDog DeadCanary or Moore
Wilson’s Fresh orange juice
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
KANTEEN
7 Waterloo Quay | 04 470 7744 |
Mon–Fri 7am–4pm, Closed Sat & Sun |
kanteen.co.nz
Kanteen is an inviting café with an
emphasis on fresh, local, seasonal foods,
and a sustainable outlook, with 100%
compostable packaging. We have a full
kitchen and are in early baking up a storm,
preparing fresh salads and interesting
counter food and offer an all day menu.
Wellington regional non-alcoholic beverage
DINNER Not open for Dinner
Festival Dish Wellington Trawling pankocrumbed fish finger buttie with Arobake
bread, cos and Capital Egg and gherkin
mayonnaise (NF) OR Randwick Meats
open rump steak sammie with onion jam
and Mediterranean Foods mozzarella on
Pandoro Turkish bread (NF)
Dessert Whittaker's Dark Ghana dipped
doughnut sandwich with Carello del Gelato
jelly gelato
Beverage Goodbuzz Lemon Ginger or
Organic Coffee Booch
BURGER $18.50 My Big Fat Greek
Burger Parkvale Mushrooms with Zany
Zeus halloumi, beetroot relish, rocket and
tomato on an Arobake bun, with Greek
fried potatoes (NF, V)
Buffalo Chicken Burger Parmesan-coated
chicken breast with Beehive Premier
bacon, red cabbage slaw, Kāpiti Pakari
smoked cheddar, chunky Ōtaki guacamole,
smoked paprika aioli, in a Pandoro
gourmet bun, with fries (NF) Garage Project
COCKTAIL $18
1.0
Bloody Mexican Sauza Gold tequila with
fresh lime, Bidvest Black Doris plum,
sugar and soda. Accompanied by grilled
Thai chicken kebab (GF, DF, NF) Mocktail version
available
(GF, V)
Dessert Fix & Fogg peanut butter with
bananas, gingerbread and manuka honey
(GF, DF) OR Whittaker's chocolate, chocolate,
chocolate! (GF, DF, NF)
Beverage Alexander 'Dusty Road' Pinot
Noir 2011, Coney 'Ragtime' Riesling 2014
wellingtononaplate
Burger Wellington
L'AFFARE
27 College St | 04 385 9748 |
Mon–Fri 7am–4pm, Sat 8am–4pm,
Sun 9am–4pm | laffare.co.nz
Over the past 25 years in our Wellington
café, we’ve poached over two million
eggs, served four million coffees and
eight million customers. Come in and
experience the madness that is L'affare.
for $10 DINNER Not open for Dinner
Festival Dish Crispy skin PrimeStar
duck breast with candied beetroot,
gorgonzola, roasted carrot, and Merlot and
plum sauce (GF) OR Spiced slow-roasted
Harringtons pork belly with ginger and
honey-roasted yams, fennel slaw, cashews
and apple sauce (GF)
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Dine Wellington
Burger Wellington
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
Dessert Panna cotta with Wellington
Chocolate Factory dark chocolate and
Paekakariki lemon rhubarb
Beverage Julicher Estate 99 Rows
Pinot Noir 2012, Cottier Estate ‘Emily’
Chardonnay 2015 or L'affare coffee
Tipsy Daisy Randwick Meats Cabernet
beef patty with creamy mustard, jalapeño,
tomato, Zany Zeus ricotta and red onion
in an Arobake ciabatta seeded bun, with
handcut fries Garage Project beer match
Pils 'n' Thrills
LAUNDRY
240 Cuba St | 04 384 4280 | Mon–Fri
4.30pm–3am, Sat & Sun 10am–3pm |
facebook.com/LaundryOnCuba
Laundry is a funky little Cuba Street bar
making a name for itself with fantastic
food and great music. Coming second in
the 2014 Visa WOAP! Best Burger +
Beer Match, and first in 2015, Laundry is
a must-try dining stop for sure.
Festival Dish Cajun Fish Burger: Cajunspiced local catch blue warehou with
Louisiana remoulade, housemade secret
salsa and chipotle aioli on an Arobake
bun OR Vegan Pulled ‘Pork’ Burger: Pulled
soy smoky ‘pork’ with Garage Project
Garagista barbeque sauce, apple and mint
slaw on an Arobake bun (DF, V)
Dessert Lemon meringue pie with Zany
Zeus cream
Beverage Te Kairanga Chardonnay 2014,
Panhead Supercharger or Gingerella
Ginger Ale
Sumatran Steak Burger Pirinoa-raised,
spiced and braised steak with pickled
slaw and spicy sauce on an Arobake bun
COCKTAIL $20
1.0
The Laundry Mary The Laundry’s own
savoury specialty. Homemade tomato juice
with vodka, Worcestershire, Huffman’s
Hot Sauce, garnished with a slab of bacon
and local veges. Accompanied by spiced
cornmeal batter hush puppies containing
delicious dollops of Zany Zeus halloumi
(GF, V) Mocktail version available
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LEUVEN BELGIAN BEER
CAFÉ
135-137 Featherston St | 04 499 2939 |
Mon–Sun 11am–late | leuven.co.nz
Leuven Belgian Beer Café is a little touch
of Europe in the heart of Wellington city.
Set in a fully refurbished 1907 historic
building, Leuven offers a tantalising
mix of genuine Belgian beers, the finest
local wines and a well regarded menu of
traditional Belgian cuisine.
for $10 DINNER $35 Two courses. Add a
Festival Dish Randwick Meats glazed pork
belly salad with drunken Davis Trading
beans, Capital Produce spring greens and
beetroot chutney (GF, DF, NF) OR Ovenbaked Parkvale Mushrooms with Capital
Produce capsicum and onion cream on
Leuven waffle chips (GF, DF, NF)
Dessert Homemade waffle with Capital
Produce fresh fruit, Davis Trading maple
syrup and Kāpiti ice cream
Beverage Johner Estate Pinot Gris 2015
or L’affare coffee
BURGER $18.90 The Mussel Up
Leuven’s world famous mussel patty with
Randwick Meats bacon, Capital Produce
spring salad and Tirohanga aioli in a Zaida’s
mini foccacia bun, with frites
LITTLE BEER QUARTER
6 Edward St | 04 803 3304 |
Mon 3pm–late, Tue–Sun 12noon–late |
littlebeerquarter.co.nz
Little Beer Quarter is Wellington's hidden
away gem – our pub style menu celebrates
great beer and complements our selection
of over 100 bottled beers, with 15 rotating
beers on tap, including two handpulls.
for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus
your beverage to regional beer matches
for $15
Festival Dish Tuatara Dubbel-braised
beef shortrib with spent grain-fed bacon,
okra, Māori potatoes and yams OR Pulled
jackfruit with smoky beans, kūmara, pickled
snap peas, Clareville Bakery bread and
vegan ‘butter’ (DF, V)
Dessert Panhead Canhead Hardtail
Henry Oaked Stout ice cream with crushed
speculaas cookies and stewed pears
Beverage ParrotDog Bloodhound, The Edge
Pinot Noir 2015, Flight filter coffee or Six
Barrel Soda Co. grapefruit and hops soda
Fruit Mart shiitake patty with airdried
venison and cherry and yum yum slaw
(GF, DF, NF) Garage Project beer match Lola
Reinheitsgeburger Paying homage to old
brewing guidelines – 200g beef patty
with ParrotDog Red IPA cheddar, spent
grain-fed bacon and pickles on a malted
barley bun Garage Project beer match
Pernicious Weed
COCKTAIL $20
1.2
The LBQ ‘Red Eye’ Caesar Panhead
Port Road Pilsner and 42Below vodka
with housemade clamato juice and
rimmed with dried horopito and kawakawa
salt. Accompanied by a smoked mussel,
On Trays chorizo and housemade pickles
LOGAN BROWN
RESTAURANT
192 Cuba St | 04 801 5114 | Wed–Sat
12noon–4pm, Closed Mon, Tue & Sun all
day (for an event), Wed–Sat evenings (for
an event) | loganbrown.co.nz
Logan Brown constantly search for the
soul of New Zealand through their food.
From this treasured country, they source
beautiful ingredients from extraordinary
people who nurture and harvest them.
They combine these in original ways that
tell the story of that land and the people
who produced them.
for $10 DINNER Not open for Dinner (for
events)
Festival Dish Coq au Vin duck confit with
Cuba Fruit Mart artichoke, Ohariu Valley
kale gratin and Greytown apples (GF, NF)
or Fish Factory Palliser butterfish with
Acheron Vineyard Pinot Noir-braised
octopus, Kingsmeade feta and celeriac
remoulade (GF, DF, NF)
Dessert Trip to the Dairy: Wellington
Chocolate Factory shake, Carrello del
Gelato banana gelato with waffle cone and
"10 cent mixture"
Beverage Johner Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Single Vineyard 'Sur Lie' 2014 or Six Barrel
Soda Co. grapefruit and hops soda
Just Winging It Coq au Vin duck and Cuba
LOUIS SERGEANT
SWEET COUTURE
146 Featherston St | 04 499 8475 |
Mon–Fri 8am–5.30pm, Sat & Sun
9am–5.30pm | louissergeant.co.nz
Experience French pâtisserie at its best,
as Louis Sergeant crafts sweet and
savoury delights into works of edible art.
Delight your senses at this contemporary
Salon de Thé, where modern gastronomy
meets French tradition.
Festival Dish Bourguignon Pot Pie:
Slow-cooked Preston’s beef with button
mushrooms and On Trays smoked bacon
in housemade puff pastry OR Whole baked
black garlic-infused camembert with
truffle brioche toast, tamarillo chutney and
Capital Produce herb salad (GF option)
Dessert Your choice of Louis’ fine French
pâtisserie from the cabinet
Beverage Johner Pinot Noir 2014,
Escarpment The Edge Pinot Gris 2015 or
Louis Sergeant Citron Champs-Élysées
Le Canard Du Roy On Trays duck confit
and duck liver parfait with Capital Produce
zucchini, citrus and micro-herb salad,
prune chutney and truffle mayonnaise in
a truffle brioche bun Garage Project beer
match Aro Noir
MATTERHORN
106 Cuba St | 04 384 3359 | Mon–Thu
3pm–late, Fri 11am–late, Sat & Sun 10am–
late | matterhorn.co.nz
A scene of assembly for Wellington’s
creative cognoscenti, the Matterhorn
welcomes a multicoloured array of
clientele. Originally a Swiss coffee house,
opened in 1963, it has metamorphosed
into a regular’s restaurant, café, cocktail
bar and supper club, where attitude is
valued over attire.
VisaWOAP.com
Dine Wellington
DINNER $65 Four courses plus a
Wellington regional beverage. Upgrade
Starter Homegrown rhubarb with
Matterhorn's rooftop young radish, cashew
cream, toasted buckwheat and seaweed (V)
Festival Dish Open lasagne with Parkvale
Mushroom cassoulet, Jerusalem artichoke
and caramelised onion consommé (V)
Cheese Brian’s raw milk cheese with
pickled figs, brioche and toasted seeds (V)
chocolate with Matterhorn's rooftop honey,
Flight coffee and quince
Beverage Martinborough Vineyard Grava
Pinot Noir 2014 or Six Barrel Soda Co.
soda
COCKTAIL $25
1.5
A Regional Tale Bourbon with dessert
wine, chocolate bitters, limoncello, thyme
liqueur and Palliser Estate Methode
Traditionelle. Accompanied by bone
marrow fudge, oxtail and almonds. Mocktail
version available
Morrison Kent House, 105 The Terrace |
04 499 5209 | Mon–Fri 7am–late |
ministryoffood.co.nz
The Ministry of Food is a well-known
family-owned haven which has been
providing great food and hospitality
for over 28 years. We live for quality
food, wine and beer, and prepare all our
menu items from scratch with simple
and honest products, served in a relaxed
contemporary environment.
41 Dixon St | 04 894 6982 |
Mon–Sun 12noon–late | mexico.net.nz
Drenched in bright colour and spiked
with bold Mexican imagery, Mexico is
an immersive dining experience inspired
by the street cuisine and culture of it’s
namesake nation. Mexico celebrates the
vibrant, fresh and lighter side of Mexican
cuisine, with a range of authentic and
fusion Mexican dishes.
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Prawn Tostada:
Wellington Trawling whole tiger prawns
marinated in chilli agua with cucumber
milk, chilli, fennel, soft microgreens and
chicharron (fine pork crackling) served in
a white corn tortilla OR (LUNCH/DINNER)
Blackened Squid Tostada: Wellington
Trawling squid with pickled pineapple,
avocado, cucumber milk, Jina's crisp kale,
cacahuetes (chilli-spiced peanuts) and
baby sorrel OR (DINNER) Taco Dorado:
Potatoes and free range grilled chicken
with Jina's green tomato salsa, golden
garlic chips, cucumber milk, white slaw and
coriander
Dessert Churros in cinnamon sugar with
dark chocolate and rosemary ganache, and
salted caramel crumb
Festival Dish Venison osso buco with
Whittaker’s Dark Ghana sauce, brussel
sprouts, Zany Zeus smoked yoghurt and
pommes dauphine (NF) OR Tarragon oil
confit salmon with beetroot carpaccio,
shaved homegrown horseradish, parsley
and rocket salad (GF, DF, NF)
Dessert House preserved Golden Queen
peaches with dacquoise, Kāpiti gingernut
ice cream and candied macadamias
Beverage Te Kairanga Runholder Pinot
Noir 2013, Palliser Estate Chardonnay
2014, Garage Project Hakituri or
Housemade lemon syrup and soda
BURGER $20.50 / + BEER $30.50
Mega Omega Burger Korean gogimarinated salmon with housemade kimchi
slaw and pickled cucumber in a Ministry
of Food sesame bun, with handcut fries
wellingtononaplate
Food Truck
MISHMOSH
MINISTRY OF FOOD BAR
& KITCHEN
Cocktail Wellington
Beverage The Edge Pinot Gris 2015,
Garage Project ‘Beer’ or Bootleggers lime
soda
Beverage ParrotDog Bitterbitch or Six
Barrel Soda Co. soda
BURGER $15 Guajillo Pork Torta
Pork patty with cumin-spiced frijoles,
beet-stained radish, white slaw, onion, and
salsa de ajo in a smothered bun with olive
powder
MEXICO
Burger Wellington
36 Courtenay Pl | 04 384 8015 | Mon–
Sat 11.30am–10pm, Sun 3pm–10pm |
mishmosh.co.nz
Right in the middle of Wellington’s busiest
strip, Mishmosh serves not-your-everyday
mix of burgers and beers, with small plates
and the occasional dessert to boot.
a Wellington regional non-alcoholic
beverage DINNER $25 Two courses plus a
Festival Dish Grilled Moana Pacific cod
with pāuā and scallop fritter, greens and
citrus mayonnaise OR PrimeStar slowroasted pork with fennel mayonnaise, apple
chutney and slaw on a Zaida’s milk bun
Dessert Kaffee Eis loaded rocky road
doughnut or Kaffee Eis loaded lamington
doughnut
Beverage Black Dog Chomp or Six Barrel
Soda Co. long drink
BURGER $15 That Sh*t Cray
Poached Moana Pacific crayfish with
housemade celery and dill mayonnaise and
sriracha in a Zaida’s milk bun, with ready
salted potato chips
MONSOON POON
12 Blair St | 04 803 3555 |
Mon-Fri 11am–late, Sat–Sun 5pm–late |
monsoonpoon.co.nz
Monsoon Poon is a vibrant and busy
South East Asian restaurant. With an
open kitchen, guests can watch chefs
prepare an array of delicacies from the
varied cuisines of this equatorial region.
Wellington regional beverage DINNER $35
beverage
Festival Dish Spice-crumbed Moana
Pacific fish fillet with sweet potato fries,
Asian slaw and burnt chilli mayonnaise,
served tiffin-style (DF, NF) OR Viet ‘Insalata
Caprese’ with Hing's silken tofu, mint,
Prana Green’s mustard cress and Lot
Eight Vietnamese oil (GF, DF, NF, V)
Dessert Banana, chocolate and hazelnut
wontons with Kaffee Eis gelato and
Cocodeli spiced cinnamon drizzle
Xi'an Smash Burger Cabernet Foods
pork and lamb patty with sesame peanut
mayonnaise, red onion, Asian herbs and
Zany Zeus raita, with sweet potato fries
COCKTAIL $14
1.0
Uncle Ho's Iced Rum Coffee Wooden
Spoon ‘Cha Phe Da’ ice cream with Flight
espresso, Zany Zeus cream, condensed
milk and a burst of Stolen Dark Rum.
Accompanied by Wellington Chocolate
Factory coconut milk chocolate Mocktail
version available
MÜNCHEN: FOOD HALL
& BIER HAUS
6 Queens Wharf | 04 979 7386 |
Mon–Sun 11am–late | munchen.co.nz
Set down on Queens Wharf, München is
Wellington’s first authentic Bavarian bier
haus. Serving the best of German food
and beer, be sure to bring a big appetite
to tackle their signature pork knuckles or
schnitzels. Prost!
Festival Dish Yellow Brick Road linecaught hapuku with vanilla honey-roasted
brussel sprouts, kūmara and apples with
carrot and Pernod sauce (GF) OR Cabernet
Foods old-school corned silverside with
horseradish parsley sauce and bouillon
vegetables (GF)
chocolate mousse with pistachio
cream and Turkish delight bubbles or
Kaiserschmarrn (torn crêpes) with vanilla
custard and macerated sultanas
Beverage Panhead Hermann Holeshot
Hoppenweisse, Nga Waka Pinot Noir
2011 or Six Barrel Soda Co. cherry and
pomegranate soda
The Blitzkrieg Burger Thick-cut Cabernet
Foods Bavarian meatloaf with apple
sauerkraut and beer mustard on a
Brezelmania onion roll, with fat chips and
goulash salt (DF) Garage Project beer
match Pils 'n' Thrills
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Dine Wellington
Burger Wellington
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
MUSE EATERY & BAR
OLIVE
OMBRA
56 Victoria St | 04 499 7548 | Mon–Sat
11am–late, Closed Sun | museeatery.co.nz
Muse Eatery & Bar (formerly Muse
on Allen) has relocated to 56 Victoria
Street. Catering for any occasion from
casual drinks to special events, we pride
ourselves on providing great food and
service in a relaxed atmosphere.
170 Cuba St | 04 802 5266 |
Lunch Mon–Fri 11am–3pm, Sat & Sun
8am–3pm, Dinner Tue–Sat 5.30pm–late |
oliverestaurant.co.nz
Olive is an institution on Cuba Street.
We offer an eclectic experience from
morning 'til evening in an inspiring
atmosphere. Our menus are created
around seasonal produce and the use of
traditional and progressive techniques
resulting in balanced and innovative
dishes.
199 Cuba St | 04 385 3229 | Mon–Fri
11am–late, Sat & Sun 12noon–late |
ombra.co.nz
Ombra is a Venetian bacaro (backstreet
bar) serving simple rustic Italian fare, craft
beers and local and Italian wines. A great
meeting place for locals and friends to
enjoy a lively, authentic Italian experience.
Entrée Gremolata-crumbed Wairarapa
lamb rack with braised lamb raviolo,
pumpkin and Panhead Blacktop Oat
Stout poached shallots OR Fish Factory
fish pot pie with warmed Clareville Bakery
sourdough
Festival Dish Crispy-skin free range chicken
breast with Clareville Bakery croissant
sauce, carrots and Kāpiti tamarillos OR
Bongusto pappardelle with Wairarapa beef
cheek ragoût, Parkvale portobellos and On
Trays parmigiano-reggiano
Dessert Textures of Whittaker’s chocolate
with orange OR Muse Mess: Clareville
Bakery meringue with Zany Zeus cream
and On Trays aged balsamic
Beverage Panhead Pilsner, Nga Waka
Sauvignon Blanc 2015, Flight coffee or Six
Barrel Soda Co. soda
BURGER $29 The BBW Wairarapa
wagyu beef with baby watercress, Kāpiti
aged gouda and mayonnaise in a Clareville
Bakery brioche bun, with triple-cooked chips
course for $12
Starter (DINNER) | Festival Dish (LUNCH)
The Nut Store cashew vegan ‘mozzarella’
with Cuba Fruit Mart broccolini and
artichoke pesto (DF, V) OR Yoghurt-braised
Wharekauhau lamb ribs with pickled
cucumber and free range son-in-law egg
(GF, NF)
Festival Dish (DINNER) Poached chicken
mousse with sunflower seed risotto,
chestnuts and Prana Greens micro herbs
(GF) OR Parkvale Mushroom pie with
pine nut gremolata and Cuba Fruit Mart
cauliflower demi glace (V)
Dessert Whittaker’s chocolate reverse
fondue
Beverage Johner Estate Pinot Gris 2015
or Six Barrel Soda Co. cucumber and mint
soda
Starter Involtini Milanese di eggplant with
crescenza, Yellow Brick Road smoked eel
and Prana Greens sprouts (NF) OR Involtini
Milanese di eggplant with Zany Zeus
smoked ricotta and Prana Greens pink
kale sprouts (NF)
Festival Dish Fish Factory stuffed squid
with Parkvale Mushrooms, sautéed
fennel and gremolata (DF, NF) OR Parkvale
Mushrooms and fennel risotto with Olivo
fennel infused olive oil (GF, NF, V)
Dessert Brewtopia boysenberry saison
panna cotta with mint jam and almond (GF)
Beverage Te Muna Valley Italian Style
Pinot Gris 2014, Garage Project ‘Beer’ or
Flight coffee
COCKTAIL $20
022 319 2364 | facebook.com/
Nannys-Food-Truck | See page 33 for
locations
Nanny's Food Truck is here to show Welly
what real street food is all about. We
provide fresh, fast, unique and innovative
food fit for any appetite!
BURGER $15 Mark 2.0 200g beef
and lamb patty with cheese sauce, bacon,
chipotle sauce, fried pickles, caramelized
onion, homemade mayonnaise and fresh
slaw on a Zaida's milk bun, with fries
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Deer O’ Dear Bambi ‘n’ Lola Preston’s
smoked venison patty with Zany Zeus
Greek yoghurt labne, Kingsmeade
Landsdowne gouda, beetroot and
sabudana sandige in a Clareville Bakery
beetroot bun Garage Project beer
match Lola
COCKTAIL $22.50
1.5
Gin ‘n’ Joiy Lighthouse Gin with Almighty
beetroot blackcurrant ginger juice, sparkling
Riesling, lemon juice and rosemary.
Accompanied by Preston’s spiced lamb
cheeks on Clareville Bakery beetroot
crostini Mocktail version available
1.3
Windy Azzurri Aperol with amaro, green
Chartreuse, Olivo orange infused olive oil,
Zany Zeus mascarpone, kiwifruit jam and
Whittaker’s chocolate. Accompanied by
Yellow Brick Road oysters, Aperol, kiwifruit
and Olivo orange infused olive oil salsa (GF,
NF, V) Mocktail version available
The Friar Tuck Burger Randwick Meats
housemade beef patty with Zany Zeus
smoked brinza, Haewai Meadery honey
mead and plum ketchup, and Scotty’s
Meats bacon in an Arobake pain de mie
bun, with pork crackling (NF) Garage
Project beer match Hakituri
NANNY'S FOOD TRUCK
Festival Dish Preston’s lamb saddle with
masala lamb cheeks, Parkvale Mushrooms,
sardalaise potatoes, Lot Eight extra virgin
olive oil and chakra phool jus (GF, NF) OR
Yellow Brick Road fish fillet with masala
mash, tomato chutney, rawa fried onion,
Prana Greens micro coriander and Lot
Eight citrus infused olive oil (GF, NF)
Dessert Baked Alaska with Gelissimo rose
petal gelato, Zany Zeus yoghurt, Greytown
Gold saffron and paan jelly
Beverage Russian Jack Pinot Noir 2014,
Garage Project ‘Beer’ or Arahi Kuratea
ONE80 RESTAURANT &
LOUNGE BAR
Level 7, Copthorne Hotel Oriental Bay,
100 Oriental Pde | 04 385 0279 | Lunch
Mon–Sun 12noon–2pm, Dinner Mon–Sun
6pm–9.30pm | one80restaurant.co.nz
With views to dine for, One80 prides
itself on blending indigenous flavours
of New Zealand with Indian, French and
international tastes of the world. Only the
finest seasonal ingredients and freshest
local market produce are sourced from
boutique purveyors.
ONEBITES INDONESIAN
GOURMET STREET
FOOD
021 120 5472 | facebook.com/
Onebites-Indonesian-Gourmet-StreetFood | See page 33 for locations
Onebites brings to Wellington an original
taste of Indonesian gourmet street food
in a modern style. We use fresh local
ingredients to meet customer satisfaction
on taste and quality.
BURGER $14 Andalas Burger
Pulled beef rendang with coriander aioli,
pickles, caramelised onion, a sunny-side up
egg and crunchy lettuce on a Pandoro bun
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Dine Wellington
Burger Wellington
ORTEGA FISH SHACK &
BAR
16 Majoribanks St | 04 382 9559 |
Tue–Sat 5.30pm–late, Closed Mon &
Sun | ortega.co.nz
Ortega Fish Shack serves fresh seafood
in a relaxed and casual atmosphere, with
great service and a terrific beer and wine
list. Their philosophy is rooted in a genuine
and life-long love of food, wine and good
times around the table. Reservations and
casual diners welcome.
Starter Roasted Meat Direct pork belly
with Cuba Fruit Mart sweet tamarind,
peanut slaw and coconut dressing (GF, DF)
OR Fish Factory Kāpiti blue moki kokoda
with Cuba Fruit Mart coconut, lime, salted
cucumber, tomato and puffed wild rice
(GF, DF, NF)
Festival Dish Braised Meat Direct beef
cheek with Cuba Fruit Mart mashed
potato, truffle oil and gravy (GF, NF) OR
Fish Factory Kāpiti tarakihi with laksa
sauce, vermicelli, spring onion, mung beans,
deep fried Capital Egg and ginger oil (GF)
Dessert Chocolate mousse with L’affare
espresso mascarpone and Whittaker’s
Dark Ghana ganache with chocolate
crumb OR Coconut panna cotta with Cuba
Fruit Mart fruits, passionfruit syrup and
coconut sago (GF, NF)
Beverage Murdoch James Sauvignon
Blanc 2013, Pinot Gris 2013 or Cabernet
Sauvignon 2012, or Ortega’s housemade
'Windy City Breezer'
COCKTAIL $21.90
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
PAN DE MUERTO MYSTIC
MEXICAN CUISINE &
TEQUILA BAR
82 Tory St | 04 913 4252 | Lunch Mon–
Sat 11.30am–2pm, Dinner Mon–Sun
5pm–11pm | pandemuerto.co.nz
Pan de Muerto is a Mexican dining lounge
offering exceptional contemporary
and traditional Mexican cuisine, an
electric atmosphere, fabulous décor and
professional friendly service.
for $10 DINNER $45 Choose any two
courses plus a Wellington regional beverage
Entrée Preston’s pulled pork chimichangas
with chipotle aioli OR Crumbed jalapeños
stuffed with three Kāpiti cheeses (V)
Festival Dish Greytown Gold saffron
risotto with Moana Pacific scallop ceviche
and ancho tequila vinaigrette OR Guajillobraised Randwick Meats beef short rib
with wasabi cream, soy and jalapeño
glazed bok choy (GF)
Dessert Whittaker's white chocolate
and trés leches mousse with Carrello
del Gelato margarita sorbet OR Churros:
Mexican donuts with Whittaker’s Dark
Ghana sauce
2013, ParrotDog BitterBitch or Six Barrel
Soda Co. soda
BURGER $27 Mexico vs New Zealand
Manuka-smoked Preston’s lamb cheek
with barbeque adobo, guacamole, chipotle
beetroot slaw, coriander and lime in a
Clareville Bakery beetroot and thyme
brioche bun, with baja fries
1.5
Hello Sailor Smoke and Oakum’s
Gunpowder Rum and Black Strap rum
with Cuba Fruit Mart lime and spicy
salted sugar syrup. Accompanied by
smoked white warehou and sweet wasabi
mayonnaise on crouton Mocktail version
available
PLUM
103 Cuba St | 04 384 8881 |
Mon 9am–6pm, Tue & Wed 9am–8pm,
Thu & Fri 9am–10pm, Sat 8am–10pm,
Sun 8am–6pm | plumcafe.nz
Plum, proudly serving the best regional
ingredients to guests since '07. With
an ethos focused on fantastic service
and great produce delivered in an iconic
location, Plum is sure to offer something
to suit all appetites. Free range, fair trade,
good food.
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for $10 DINNER $55 Three courses plus
a Wellington regional beverage. Add wine
matches for $7 per glass
Starter ParrotDog tempura-battered
prawns with radish and orange and
coriander infused oil (DF, NF, GF option)
OR Cauliflower and Kāpiti Pakari aged
cheddar soup (GF, NF, V)
Entrée Smoked beetroot and Zany
Zeus feta with cloud bread, citrus and
watercress (GF, NF, V option) OR Duck liver
pâté with rhubarb gel and Zaida's Turkish
loaf (GF option)
Festival Dish Braised Pirinoa Station
lamb neck with Parkvale Mushroom
mousse, gremolata, pea purée and garlic
jus (GF) OR Moana Pacific fresh catch with
walnut and parmesan crust, spinach and
citrus butter (GF)
Dessert Emporio espresso crème brûlée
with spiced homegrown plums (GF, NF) OR
Whittaker’s Dark Ghana Black Forest Eton
mess (GF)
Beverage Croft Sauvignon Blanc 2015,
ParrotDog Pandemonium, Emporio single
origin coffee or t leaf T
BURGER $15 Mmmmm… Chicken!
Coq au Vin buttermilk chicken with
PrimeStar maple-glazed bacon,
smoked cheddar, pickled slaw and
housemade chipotle mayonnaise on a
Zaida’s milk bun, with handcut fries and
hot sauce (GF, NF)
PORTLANDER BAR &
GRILL
Rydges Hotel, 75 Featherston St |
04 498 3762 | Mon–Fri & Sun
6.30am–10.30pm, Sat 6.30am–late |
portlander.co.nz
Portlander injects the 'business' end of
town with superb steak, classic cuisine,
and a world-class whisky library seven
days a week. The upmarket grill-house was
winner of 'Best Restaurant’ at the 2015
Hospitality NZ Awards.
course for $10
Starter Meat Direct ox cheek spiced
doughnuts with On Trays Jamaican jerk
and beetroot purée (NF) OR Preston’s lamb
and veal sweetbreads with Mediterranean
Food Warehouse crispy capers and tart
cherry coulis (NF)
Festival Dish Cold-smoked Palliser
Bay Station lamb rump hot pot with
housemade pastry (NF, GF option) OR
Free range pork fillet with Kāpiti Candies
marshmallow with confit rhubarb and port
jus (NF)
Dessert Chilli and basil panna cotta
with tomato and Mediterranean Food
Warehouse vanilla jam (NF, GF) OR Hunter
Reilly Honey salted honeycomb with Zelati
handmade vanilla bean ice cream (V)
2014 or Pinot Gris 2014, Black Dog
Chomp or Hardieboys Fizzy Lemon or
Ginger Ale
BURGER $25 The Steakholder
Medium rare rib eye with Scotty’s Meats
double smoked bacon, fried egg, onions,
melted Te Horo Swiss cheese, shoestring
fries, seed mustard and Huffman’s Hot
Sauce in an Arobake bun, with frickles and
agria potato skins
PRAVDA CAFÉ
105 Customhouse Quay | 04 801 8858 |
Mon–Sat 7.30am-9pm, Closed Sun |
pravdacafe.co.nz
Located in an elegant building of
yesteryear with towering vaulted ceilings
and home to Wellington’s own The
Immigrant Son’s coffee, Pravda combines
the simplicity of an Italian café with classic
European-style dishes.
for $10 DINNER $55 Three courses.
Upgrade your beverage to 75ml wine
matches for $15
Entrée (DINNER) | Festival Dish (LUNCH)
Wellington coast seafood chowder with
housemade Ōtaki kūmara bread and
Prana Greens sorrel (NF) OR Kingsmeade
parmesan gnocchi with smoked eggplant,
feta and Ōtaki zucchini (NF, V)
Festival Dish (DINNER) Parkvale
Mushroom and Ōtaki leek tartlet with
Kingsmeade Pakari aged chedder and
Prana Greens micros (GF, NF, V) OR Pork
belly with parsnip, pickled beetroot, prune
and mustard jus
Dessert Whittaker's chocolate bar on
Zany Zeus ice cream with Pinnacle Grove
walnuts (GF) OR Poached Ōtaki pear with
stone fruits, mascarpone and praline
Beverage Te Kairanga Estate Chardonnay
2014, Tuatara Pilsner or The Immigrant’s
Son espresso
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RESTAURANT 88
88 Tory St | 04 385 9088 |
Tue–Sun 5.30pm–10pm, Closed Mon |
restaurant88.co.nz
Blended over thousands of years, from
cultures fused together in one of South
East Asia’s most diverse countries, comes
the cuisine of Restaurant 88. Restaurant
88 presents sumptuous metropolitan
Vietnamese flavours, service and
atmosphere to restaurant-lovers with
an eye for authenticity and style.
Entrée Vietnamese fresh rolls two ways
OR Island Bay Butchery sticky baby back
ribs with rice paddy herbs and caramel
reduction
Festival Dish Vietnamese lemongrass
chicken (GF, DF, NF) OR Island Bay Butchery
mixed grilled of pork, beef and spring rolls
(GF, DF, NF)
Dessert Sticky rice pudding with pandan
coconut sauce OR Kaffee Eis ice cream
with crispy beehive wafer
Beverage Panhead APA or Fresh young
drinking coconut juice
mushroom salad, pork jus and steamed
rice (GF) OR Ha Noi crispy Wellington
Trawling ginger salmon with garlic bok choy
and steamed rice (GF)
Dessert Moore Wilson’s Vietnamese
cream flan (GF)
Beverage Johner Pinot Gris 2015, Craggy
Range Martinborough Sauvignon Blanc
2014 or Rock Yard housemade lemon,
lime and bitters
SEIZE
17 Lambton Quay | 027 458 5886 |
Mon–Fri 7am–3.30pm, Sat 9am–2.30pm,
Closed Sun | seize.nz
In the heart of Wellington's business
district, Seize leads the charge for clean
eating. Seize serves food that is nutritious,
crisp, immediate and as local as you can
get. It's all about grabbing what’s great and
in season today – for everyday foodies.
SCOPA
141 Cuba St | 04 384 6020 | Mon–Fri
8am–late, Sat–Sun 9am–late | scopa.co.nz
In the heart of Wellington’s vibrant dining
culture, Scopa prides itself on bringing
their own housemade fresh pasta and
pizza to the table, and celebrating the
best of Italian cuisine in a relaxed dining
atmosphere.
Add dessert for $10
Festival Dish Roasted Wairarapa lamb
shoulder with On Trays Italian beans,
spinach and housesmoked tomato (GF, NF)
OR Pan-fried pumpkin gnocchi with Kāpiti
parmesan cream and crispy Cuba Fruit
Mart onions (V)
Dessert Scopa Mini Mac: Sesame
macaroon with Whittaker’s chocolate,
Te Horo raspberry and The Nut Store
pistachios
Beverage Pencarrow Pinot Gris 2014 or
Pinot Noir 2014, ParrotDog DeadCanary,
Gentlemen's Beans coffee or Scopa soda
for $10 DINNER Not open for dinner
Festival Dish Vegan Benedict:
Housemade dehydrated bagel with
spinach, avocado, portobello mushroom
and vegan béarnaise sauce (GF, DF, V) OR
Paleo Plate: Twice-cooked Village Meats
pork belly with fried bacon and brussel
sprouts (GF, DF)
Dessert Vegan deconstructed Snickers
slice (DF, GF)
Beverage Daily Organics kombucha or
Goodbuzz Brewing Co. kombucha
BURGER $20 Beets Don't Kale My
Vibe! Minced mushroom, diced beets and
quinoa patty with housemade vegan aioli
or housemade pickles and kraut, kale and
dehydrated carrot chips (GF, DF, V)
ROCK YARD
18 Allen St | 04 381 3930 | Mon–Thu &
Sun 5pm–10pm, Fri–Sat 5pm–11.30pm |
zomato.com/wellington/rock-yard-te-arowellington-city
At Rock Yard you can experience the
dedication to quality and the balance
of intense flavours that Vietnamese
cuisine is famous for. We source all our
ingredients locally and have the freshest
vegetables delivered on a daily basis. A
relaxed atmosphere and innovative Asian
inspired cocktails.
Lasagna Topper Aged Wairarapa beef
with Kāpiti mozzarella, lettuce, tomato
and gherkin sandwiched between two
pomodoro lasagna toppers Garage Project
COCKTAIL $18
1.5
The Italian Witchdoctor Herbaceous
botanical aperitivo with Lighthouse Gin,
Amaro Averna, kawakawa tea, blood
orange, grapefruit and Angostura bitters.
Accompanied by Fish Factory baccalã on
Scopa's housemade Italian focaccia Mocktail
version available
Starter Randwick Meats crystal pork
and prawn dumpling (GF) OR Yan’s
Vietnamese-roasted duck paper roll (GF)
Festival Dish Saigon sticky Randwick
Meats pork spare ribs with white
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SHED 5
Shed 5, Queens Wharf | 04 499 9069 |
Lunch Mon–Sun 12noon–3pm, Dinner
Mon–Sun 6pm–late | shed5.co.nz
Shed 5 occupies one of the grandest
buildings in central Wellington. Built in
1888 as a wool store it remains an historic
link with New Zealand’s past. Beautifully
restored in 1992, Shed 5 has become
an iconic restaurant and maintains its
standing as Wellington’s premier seafood
dining destination.
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
cumin crust fillet, braised neck and swede
crepinette with honey carrot and chevre
croquette (NF)
Dessert Whittaker’s chocolate mousse
with star anise custard, Pinot Noir pear gel
and Kāpiti gingernut ice cream
Beverage Palliser Estate Chardonnay
2014, Te Kairanga Runholder Pinot Noir
2014 or The Immigrant’s Son coffee
SIGLO
28 Courtenay Pl | 04 801 6100 |
Mon–Sun 11am–late | siglo.co.nz
In the last one hundred years the world
has changed a lot – wars fought, whisky
brewed, ideas formed. Siglo is our vision
of the best of the last one hundred years,
a tribute to what we believe is a hundred
of the best spirits, beers, beverages and
dishes the world has created. Siglo stands
for the hundred.
Add dessert for $10 DINNER $25
beverage
Festival Dish Baked white bean and
duck casserole with Zaida's fried baguette
and Marmalada tangelo and star anise
marmalade OR Kūmara, parsnip and swede
crumble with Kingsmeade Wairarapa Jack
cheddar and sautéed winter greens (V)
Dessert Whittaker’s Dark Ghana and
Coffee Supreme espresso brownie with
Carrello del Gelato vanilla bean gelato
Beverage Te Kairanga Pinot Noir 2014,
Coffee Supreme coffee or Six Barrel Soda
Co. soda
Cerdo de Cerdo Longbush Pork free range
pulled pork with sautéed cavolo nero, and
apple and beetroot chutney in a Zaida’s
sourdough bun, with roast kūmara chips
on a pork crackling skewer Garage Project
beer match Pils 'n' Thrills
Festival Dish Shed 5 Bouillabaisse:
Roasted tarakihi with prawns, mussels,
clams, squid and white bean and bacon
cassoulet (GF, NF) OR Preston's lamb
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Dine Wellington
Burger Wellington
SLIM DAVEY'S FRIENDLY
NEIGHBOURHOOD
SALOON
18 Majoribanks St | 04 384 4486 |
Tue–Sat 4pm–late | slimdaveys.co.nz
Slim Davey's Friendly Neighbourhood
Saloon is brought to you by the team from
Ortega Fish Shack & Bar all housed in a
restored pioneer cottage. There is a bar on
each level with reliable, full strength liquor,
salubrious local and imported wines, cult
and popular beers and not the worst food
in town!
Starter Prawn toast with minted
cucumber and Slim's chilli jam OR
Chickpea and smoked white warehou dip
with Slim's flat bread
Festival Dish Wiener sausage with Cuba
Fruit Mart potato salad, American mustard
and ketchup OR Fish Factory crumbed
tarakihi with Cuba Fruit Mart green beans,
fries and Slim's coriander chutney
Dessert Ice cream sundae with peanut
butter caramel, Whittaker's Peanut Slab
and chocolate ganache
Beverage Murdoch James Sauvignon
Blanc 2013 or Cabernet 2012, Panhead
Port Road Pilsner or homemade 'Fur
Trapper's Surprise'
BURGER $16.50 / + BEER $26.50
Slim Pickings Fried spicy chicken thigh
with kimchi, crisp lettuce, salted cucumber
and Japanese mayonnaise, with Slim’s
fries Garage Project beer match Garagista
COCKTAIL $19
1.5
Cactus Jane Lighthouse Gin with
housemade pineapple syrup, Wairarapa
lemon, basil, coriander and habanero
shrub. Accompanied by a fresh oyster and
gin and tonic granita (GF, DF) Mocktail version
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
SOJOURN CAFÉ & BAR
147 The Terrace | 04 499 9500 |
Mon–Fri 6.30am–10pm, Sat 3pm–late,
Closed Sun | grandchancellorhotels.com/
james-cook-hotel-grand-chancellor
Located in the lobby of the James Cook
Hotel Grand Chancellor, Sojourn Café &
Bar features fresh, locally sourced produce
and a wide selection of local and overseas
beverages. The perfect spot for a casual
lunch, drinks and tapas or an evening meal.
Starter Coq au Vin pistachio-crumbed
chicken tenderloin with tandoori eggplant
and korma sauce with lemon and mint
emulsion OR Jina's Tuscan soup with
carrots, savoy cabbage, sweet corn,
potatoes and Pandoro torn bread (V, GF)
Festival Dish Bidvest chargrilled beef
noisette with corned beef and potato
hash, and yam and watercress salad with
natural jus (GF) OR Nino pan-seared groper
fillet with nori risotto, soy glazed seasonal
vegetables and dashi and micro-radish
greens
Dessert Vanilla bean panna cotta with
Zelati plum sorbet, quince and Whittaker’s
chocolate crumble (NF)
Beverage Kate Radburnd ‘Vine Velvet’
Pinot Noir 2014, Tuatara IPA or Goodbuzz
Brewing Co. kombucha
BURGER $19 Up Beet Beef
Randwick Meats chorizo and beef patty
with parmesan crisps, onion jam, mixed
greens and fresh tomato in a beetroot bun,
with Jina's tempura kūmara (NF)
available
SOUTHERN CROSS
GARDEN BAR
RESTAURANT
39 Abel Smith St | 04 384 9085 |
Mon–Fri 8am–late, Sat & Sun 9am–late |
thecross.co.nz
At the Southern Cross there is something
for everyone. Be sure to visit if you’re after
something a little bit different or just need
a space to relax.
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Wellington regional non-alcoholic beverage
DINNER $35 Choose any two courses plus
a Wellington regional beverage. Add extra
course for $10
Starter (DINNER) Free range chicken,
zucchini and Zany Zeus feta meatballs
with basil pesto zucchini noodles OR
Walnut and Parkvale Mushroom meatballs
with beetroot noodles and coconut bacon
(GF, V)
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Chorizo hotdog
in Pandoro bread with Zany Zeus brinza,
caramelised onions and romesco sauce
(NF) OR (LUNCH) Commonsense Organics
carrot smoked hotdog with crispy fried
brussel sprouts and gremolata (DF, NF, V)
OR (DINNER) Wairarapa lamb tajine with
spiced-orange caramelised kūmara,
pumpkin, yams and couscous OR (DINNER)
Stuffed aubergine tajine with spicedorange caramelised kūmara, pumpkin,
yams and couscous (V, DF)
Dessert Coconut cream rice pudding with
figs and Carello del Gelato vanilla gelato
or coconut yoghurt (GF) OR Maple-baked
winter fruit with homemade gingernuts
and vanilla gelato or coconut yoghurt
Beverage (LUNCH) Banana chocolate
fudge smoothie with Whittaker’s Dark
Ghana topping OR (DINNER) Paper Road
Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Garage Project
Hakaturi, Havana coffee or Six Barrel
Soda Co. soda
BURGER $21.50 / + BEER $29
Mac Daddy Mac 'n' Cheese burger with
Kāpiti cheese, free range bacon and
caramelised onions, with chips (NF, V)
ST JOHNS BAR &
RESTAURANT
5 Cable St | 04 801 8017 | Lunch Mon–
Fri 11am–3pm, Sat & Sun 9am–3pm,
Dinner Mon–Fri 5.30pm–11pm, Sat &
Sun 5.30pm–11pm | stjohnsbar.co.nz
St John’s has an outstanding history as
the ambulance building in the 1930s, a
great music venue in the late 1980s and
1990s, and now a modern, comfortable
and stylish fit out make this art deco
architectural masterpiece the place to visit
any time of year.
Festival Dish Roberto's pappardelle with
wild hare, Harringtons smoked bacon, grain
mustard and watercress (DF, NF) OR Moana
Pacific roasted skate wings with Jerusalem
artichoke purée, cavolo nero and hazelnut
beurre noisette (GF)
Dessert Lot Eight olive oil and Wellington
Chocolate Factory dark chocolate mousse
with lavender sable (GF)
Beverage Coney Pizzicato Pinot Noir
2013 or Rallentando Riesling 2013, Black
Dog Chomp or Almighty Organic Juice
BURGER $14 Lamb Of God
Preston’s lamb patty with wilted spinach
and goat's curd in a Clareville Bakery
beetroot and thyme bun (GF, NF)
COCKTAIL $18
1.4
The Elitist Martini V2.0 Citrus martini.
Accompanied by a liquid nitrogen-charged
Champagne popsicle with caviar and
edible gold
STERLING
101 The Terrace | 04 260 5002 |
Mon–Sat 7am–10pm, Sun 7am–9pm |
sterling.net.nz
Sterling is a modern eatery and bar
offering a comfortable haven to eat, drink
and relax. A woodfired oven provides a
focal point for the menu, which features
a selection of seasonal vegetables, meats
and salads.
beverage
Starter Woodfired Parkvale Mushrooms
with Kingsmeade pecorino, house herb oil
and Fantail Grove hazelnut herb salad OR
Octopus terrine with oyster purée, pickled
celery and potato, local wine jelly and
Prana Greens micro herbs
Festival Dish Crispy pork belly with
buttered mash, watercress and fennel
with sweet and sour capsicum (GF, NF)
OR Paremata line-caught moki with
cauliflower and grain salad, Zany Zeus
yoghurt and tahini (GF, V)
Dessert Woodfire-roasted Penray pear tart
with coconut and Love Honey honey (NF)
Beverage Murdoch James Estate Pinot
Gris 2013, ParrotDog Pandemonium,
Peoples coffee or Almighty Organic Juice
BURGER $22 Sterling Burger
Awatoru venison burger with beetroot
relish, housesmoked cheese, juniper pickled
celeriac and Sterling secret sauce, with
truffled shoestrings
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TEQUILA JOE'S
43 Vivian St | 04 802 5637 | Tue 4pm–
10pm, Wed–Thu 12noon–10pm, Fri–Sat
12noon–12midnight, Sun 12noon–9pm,
Closed Mon | tequilajoes.co.nz
Smack bang in the middle of the Cuba
and Courtenay Precincts, Tequila Joe’s has
brought Tex-Mex back to the capital city.
The vibe is sure to impress, with an openkitchen and a cocktail and craft beer bar.
Add dessert for $10 DINNER $37.50
Two courses plus Wellington a regional
beverage
Festival Dish Wild West Wairarapa Chilli:
Lush cuts of local lamb in traditional
Texas chilli with Texas toast (GF option) OR
Wild West Mushroom Chilli: Parkvale
Mushrooms in traditional Texas chilli with
Texas toast (V, GF option)
Dessert Zany Zeus cream and banana
pudding
Beverage Garage Project Lola or Hakituri,
or BBQ Joe ruby red grapefruit soda
BURGER $22 Bacon Cheeseburger
Chimichanga Randwick Meats smoked
bacon burrito cheeseburger with picante
barbeque mayonnaise in an Farrah's
tortilla, with Baja fries (V & GF option)
Festival Dish Smoke & Mirrors Carnivore
Sharing Platter: Preston’s manukasmoked mutton backstrap, Harringtons
whiskey oak smoked free range pork
shoulder, Fix & Fogg Smoke and Fire
peanut butter superslaw, Welllington
Trawling smoked kawhai pâté with Kāpiti
parmesan crisps, and Zany Zeus smoked
brinza cheese fondue OR Smoke & Mirrors
Herbivore Sharing Platter: Smoked Ōtaki
vegetable ratatouille, Zany Zeus smoked
brinza cheese fondue, Fix & Fogg Smoke
and Fire peanut butter superslaw, maple
smoked Parkvale Mushrooms with
romesco, and hickory smoked beetroot,
avocado and pea salad
Dessert Affogato with Kāpiti vanilla ice
cream, fennel, whiskey and Revive organic
espresso. (GF, NF)
Beverage Pencarrow Chardonnay or Pinot
Noir 2015, Black Dog Chomp, Libertine
Blends Runaway Rose tea or Revive
organic coffee
The G.C.B. Chilli garlic grilled chicken
thigh with lime-spiked yoghurt, almondcrumbed tomatillos, iceberg lettuce and
housemade tomato relish in a croissant
bun, with kumara chips Garage Project
beer match Persephone
COCKTAIL $20
available
166 Willis St | 04 931 6161 | Mon–Fri
7am–late, Sat & Sun 9am–late |
thearborist.co.nz
Our Eatery prides itself on serving fresh
and local ingredients with a modern and
fun twist. We have a focus on healthy
wholesome food that can cater to every
pallet and dietary requirement. Our
Rooftop bar sits seven stories high and
specialises in floral and herb inspired
cocktails and beverages.
63 Courtney Pl | 04 384 6416 |
Lunch Fri–Sun 12noon–2.30pm,
Dinner Mon–Thu 4pm–9pm & Fri–Sun
5pm–9pm | bangalorepoloclub.co.nz
Established in Bangalore in 1859, The
Bangalore Polo Club is proud to celebrate
150 years of triumphant polo and
excellence in hospitality by opening the
first affiliate clubrooms on foreign soil.
The clubrooms are opulent, the menu
diverse, the experience unique and the
service outstanding.
for $10 DINNER $45 Two courses plus
your dessert to our cocktail and canapé
match for $10
Starter Black Dog Golden Lab beerbattered Moana Pacific squid with fresh
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mango salad and sweet chilli aioli (GF) OR
Smoked Preston’s beef carpaccio with
roasted carrots, artichoke and salsa verde
Festival Dish Slow-roasted Preston’s
lamb shoulder with minted gratin,
rosemary and pink pepper jus (GF) OR
Satay crusted Moana Pacific salmon fillet
on mustard sauce with bok choy, carrot
and tarragon purée (GF)
Dessert Chocolate torte with Gelissimo
salted caramel gelato OR Boozy Kāpiti
vanilla bean ice cream affogato with coffee
and choice of liqueur
Beverage Ata Rangi Crimson Pinot Noir
2014, Black Dog Golden Lab or t leaf T
BURGER $17.50 Vietnamese Burger
(Bánh mì) Preston’s chicken with crisp
bacon, fresh coriander, pickled radish and
jalapeño mayo, with shoestring fries
COCKTAIL $18
1.5
Churchill Toast Lighthouse Gin with fresh
lemon juice, elderflower liqueur, egg white,
basil leaves and a dash of orange bitters
served in chilli pepper-rimmed Martini
glass. Accompanied by stuffed peppadews
and chorizo croquettes Mocktail version available
1.5
Drunken Affogato Smooth vodka
espresso martini poured over Kāpiti vanilla
ice cream infused with fennel and whiskey
syrup. Accompanied by housemade
doughnut bites and Wellington Chocolate
Factory chilli chocolate sauce. Mocktail version
THE BANGALORE POLO
CLUB
THE ARBORIST
ROOFTOP BAR &
EATERY
Burger Wellington
THE BRESOLIN
278 Willis St | 04 801 5152 | Mon–Thu
7am–10pm, Fri 7am–10.30pm, Sat & Sun
9am–10pm | thebresolin.co.nz
Born from our love of all things delicious
and awesome, The Bresolin is a unique
bar, restaurant and courtyard where the
good times roll. The restored Edwardian
villa offers a mix of modern and classic
design, creating stylish surroundings with
a friendly and relaxed vibe.
$10 DINNER $35 Two courses plus a
Festival Dish Split pea dhal with eggplant,
Zany Zeus paneer and cucumber yoghurt
(GF, NF, V) OR Braised beef short rib with
burnt onion, cavolo nero and pickled spring
onion (GF, DF, NF)
Dessert Lavender panna cotta with
poached tamarillo and pear, and roasted
Whittaker's white chocolate (GF, NF)
Beverage Alexander Pinot Noir 2011,
Johner Pinot Gris 2013, ParrotDog
DeadCanary, The Bresolin soda pop or
Gentlemen’s Beans coffee
BURGER $20 Fowl Play Fried chicken
with American cheese, iceberg lettuce,
pickled jalapeños and ‘Comeback Sauce’ in
a Bresolin bun
Cocktail Wellington
COCKTAIL $20
Food Truck
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Captain Nemo's Demise Gin with
rosemary, honey, lemon and bitters with a
sea salt rim. Accompanied by a harpoon
of cured fish, stuffed olive, cornichon and
pickled pepper
THE FEATHERSTON
Cnr Featherston & Johnston Sts |
04 472 4045 | Mon–Sun 10.30am–
10.30pm | thefeatherston.nz
Acclaimed as Wellington’s finest city
bar, The Featherston offers carefully
considered range of plates plus a beverage
list including beers from local brewers and
a five-star wine selection.
Festival Dish Wairarapa lamb rump
sous-vide then chargrilled with Parkvale
Mushroom risotto (GF, NF) OR Wellington
Fish Factory salmon and warehou fillets in
filo parcel with béarnaise sauce and ribbon
vegetables (NF)
Dessert Whittaker’s chocolate and
hazelnut torte with honeycomb nuggets (GF)
Beverage Matahiwi Estate Sauvignon
Blanc 2016 or Pinot Noir 2015, ParrotDog
ClippedWing or L'affare coffee
BURGER $19 The Pig Mac Slowsmoked pulled pork with red cabbage,
fennel and apple slaw in a brioche bun
with housemade barbeque sauce, smoked
apple fritter and fries (NF)
THE GENERAL
PRACTITITONER
Cnr Willis & Boulcott Sts | 04 499 6001 |
Mon–Sun 11am–late | thegp.co.nz
The General Practitioner has been put
together to offer the best in New Zealand
beer and food in a relaxed gastropub
environment. The General Practitioner
takes its name from its history, the
building was originally constructed for
Dr. Henry Pollen in 1902.
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Burger Wellington
beverage
Starter Chicken liver pâté on Wadestown
Bakery bread with Kāpiti apple relish OR
Seafood chowder with tarakihi, salmon and
green lipped mussels
Festival Dish Three Paddles Pinot Noir
Coq au Vin with Bongusto pasta OR Steak
Diane: Wairarapa sirloin with Parkvale
Mushroom sauce and creamy Kāpiti
mashed potatoes
Dessert Whittaker’s Dark Ghana and chilli
mousse with salted caramel brittle OR
Baked lemon tart with Nga Waka Riesling
reduction
Beverage Three Paddles Pinot Noir 2013
or Six Barrel Soda Co. celery tonic with
cucumber
Midtown Manhattan Burger Wairarapa
beef brisket with homemade sauerkraut,
Kāpiti kowhai gruyere cheese and pickles
in a Wadestown Bakery carraway rye bun,
with twice cooked hand-cut fries Garage
Project beer match Hāpi Daze
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
Beverage Kate Radburnd 'Vine Velvet'
Pinot Noir 2014, Tuatara Pilsner or
Hardieboys Lemonade
BURGER $24 The B's Burger
PrimeAngus beef patty with Village
Meats black pudding, smoked cheddar,
Meat Direct triple smoked bacon and
beetroot relish in a Pandoro brioche bun
THE GREEK FOOD
TRUCK
021 0496640 | See page 33 for
locations
Our vision is to bring deliciously authentic
high quality Greek food to the streets
of Wellington. We love meeting our
friends/customers as we are a kitchen
on wheels. Every day is different and we
are combining our two loves, cooking and
socialising. Opa!
BURGER $16 Heracles Mitimiti (beef
and pork) patty with grilled halloumi, chef’s
tzatziki sauce, tomato, onion, beetroot
relish and fried onions
THE GLASSHOUSE
RESTAURANT & BAR
24 Hawkestone St | 04 473 2208 |
Mon–Sun 7am–9.30pm | rydges.com/
thethorndon
Glasshouse Restaurant and Bar, situated
at The Thorndon Hotel by Rydges, offers
a deliciously tempting menu from the grill
to sharing platters. The Glasshouse is
honest food cooked with passion by new
Executive Chef Andy McHugh.
beverage
Starter House-smoked Meat Direct lamb
loin with Jina’s roasted beetroot hummus
and pickled baby vegetables
Festival Dish Free range pork shoulder
and apple crumble with blue cheese
Gelissimo Gelato and sage custard (GF) OR
Tamarillo tarte tatin with Zany Zeus feta
panna cotta, onion marmalade, rosemary
and chocolate dirt (V)
Dessert Peanut butter Gelissimo Gelato
and Pandoro jelly brioche with salted
brittle, Wellington Chocolate Factory
caramel chocolate and Gelissimo tea
sorbet
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courgette, smoked pancetta rosti, baby
rocket and tarragon aioli
Dessert Koast Limoncello panna cotta with
candied citrus peel syrup and baby sorrel
Beverage Three Paddles Sauvignon
Blanc 2013, Black Dog Golden Lab or
BURGER $25 The Hurricanes Bus
Burger Inspired by Julian Savea: Meat
Direct pulled pork and finger licking
coconut milk ‘fried’ chicken with pineapple
slaw and chilli mango salsa in a black ’n’
yellow Brezelmania bun
THE GREEN MAN PUB
Cnr Willeston & Victoria Sts |
04 499 5440 | Mon 9am–late,
Tue–Sat 7.30am–late, Closed Sun |
thegreenmanpub.co.nz
The Green Man Pub is one of Wellington’s
busiest CBD gastro bars and was voted
‘Best Bistro’ in the Entertainment Book
Gold Awards 2012/2013. The Green
Man Pub is great for an informal catch up,
lunch or after-work drinks.
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Meat Direct
shredded corned beef with spiced
sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Russian
dressing and Brezelmania ciabatta OR
(LUNCH) Crumbed Zany Zeus halloumi
with lettuce, roast tomato and basil aioli
on Brezelmania chilli corn baguette OR
(DINNER) Meat Direct lamb shank in puff
pastry with kūmara mash, fresh peas,
Pinot jus and mint sauce OR (DINNER)
Meat Direct beef fillet with golden kūmara,
THE GRILL AT THE
AMORA HOTEL
170 Wakefield St | 04 473 3900 |
Mon–Sun 6.30am–10.30pm |
wellington.amorahotels.com
The Grill offers an award-winning
menu with a fusion of contemporary
New Zealand and International cuisine,
matched perfectly with quality New
Zealand wines.
beverage
Starter Locally caught fish bouillabaisse
with rouille and garlic toasts OR Kāpiti
bocconcini with peas, broad beans, mint
and lime-infused olive oil (GF, V)
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Randwick Meats
confit free range pork shoulder with
saffron risotto and Jina’s jerusalem
artichoke (GF, NF) OR (LUNCH) Baby
spinach and three-cheese cannelloni with
Amora fresh herb and tomato salsa (V) OR
(DINNER) Roasted Wairarapa lamb rump
and sweetbreads with glazed parsnip
mousse and sautéed mushrooms OR
(DINNER) Wellington Trawling catch of
the day with pea shoots, mint and Thai
dressing (GF, DF)
Dessert Local Flavour Urban Honey
yoghurt panna cotta with an elderflower
and tamarillo jelly crown, and feijoa ice OR
Whittaker’s chocolate bavarois with Fix &
Fogg peanut butter ice cream
2014 or Hardieboys Ginger Beer
BURGER $23 The Shredded
Scotsman Shredded lamb shoulder
with mushrooms, spinach, whipped
goat’s cheese, and onion and sage
marmalade in a toasted Pandoro Scottish
bun, with garlic salt and seasoned curly fries
THE HIDEAWAY
2 Plimmer Lane | 04 472 6886 | Tue–Fri
11am–12noon, Sat 5pm–late, Closed Mon
& Sun | hideawaybar.co.nz
The Hideaway is located in the heart
of the Wellington CBD. A classic throw
back to the late 1960s Americana, with
character and old fashioned hospitality.
beverage
Starter Bidvest squid with housemade
chorizo and shelled beans (GF, NF, DF) OR
Preston’s pork belly with red cabbage,
Pink Lady apple and Bidvest mustard
(GF, NF, DF)
Festival Dish Spice rubbed Preston’s
brisket with polenta and Tuscan kale (GF,
NF) OR Moana Pacific market fresh fish
and shellfish with Bidvest quinoa and
sweet peppers (GF, DF, NF)
Dessert (LUNCH) Banana mousse with
Whittaker’s chocolate ganache, peanut
and miso (GF) OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Grape,
hazelnut and Kāpiti Kitchen elderflower
cake
Beverage Black Dog Bad, Bad Leroy
Brown or Housemade ginger and mint
iced tea
BURGER $21 Hot Blooded Preston’s
beef patty with On Trays ghost chilli
cheese, crispy chicken, fried onion strips
and compressed tomato in a housemade
black pudding brioche bun
COCKTAIL $36
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Burning Forest Manuka smoked whisky
and pohutukawa smoked bacon come
together in this smoky, savoury cocktail.
A touch of our roots, a side of bacon...
pure fire! Accompanied by housesmoked
Preston's bacon and whisky rillette
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THE HOP GARDEN
13 Pirie St, Mt Victoria | 04 801 8807 |
Mon & Tue 3pm–late, Wed–Sun 11.30am–
late | thehopgarden.co.nz
A hidden gem on the slopes of Mt
Victoria, The Hop Garden provides an
indoor/outdoor experience all year round.
The Hop Garden’s focus is on quality food,
beer and wine from home and abroad,
with an emphasis on free range and locally
sourced products. A refined and relaxing
venue for all occasions.
Starter Raw zucchini carpaccio with
lemon, pine nuts, parmesan and Lot Eight
olive oil (GF, V) OR Chicken and pistachio
pâtè with Julicher Pinot Noir jelly and six
seed gluten free bread (GF)
Festival Dish Rare seared Harringtons
beef fillet with parsnip whip, beetroot
tartar and kūmara crisps (GF, NF) OR Moana
Pacific tempura tuna salad with soba
noodles and wasabi mayonnaise (DF)
Dessert Earl Grey crème brûlèe (GF)
Julicher 99 Rows Pinot Noir 2013 or Six
Barrel Soda Co. celery tonic
Sweet Slider Surprise A trio of unique ,
sweet sliders to tease and tantalise your
taste buds Garage Project beer match
Lola
Festival Dish Confit Harringtons pork
belly and crushed kūmara with tamarillo
chutney and watercress (GF, DF, NF)
OR Pan-fried Moana Pacific fish with
Bongusto linguine and tomato and hop
marinara (DF)
Dessert Beetroot panna cotta with
Panhead Fruit Loop reduction and feijoa
marshmallow (GF, NF)
2014, Hardieboys Ginger Beer or Karamu
coffee
Warrior’s Burger Beef patty with Kāpiti
blue cheese, The Hop Garden pickles and
hopped mustard in a housemade brioche
bun, with handcut fries (NF) Garage
THE LIBRARY
Upstairs, 53 Courtenay Pl | 04 382 8593
| Mon & Tue 5pm–12midnight, Wed &
Thu 5pm–1am, Fri & Sat 4pm–3am, Sun
4pm–1am | thelibrary.co.nz
Hidden away upstairs in the heart
of Courtenay Place sits The Library.
Live music, fun and frivolous cocktails,
exquisite and obscure wines, delicious
desserts, local craft beers, exceptional
cheeses and scrumptious savoury snacks
make this a great place to meet with
friends, relax and unwind.
Burger Wellington
THE LOBBY LOUNGE
2 Grey St | 04 495 7841 | Mon–Sun
8am–late | thelobbylounge.co.nz
With its urbane atmosphere, The Lobby
Lounge provides the perfect opportunity
to unwind during the day with an
extensive range of teas, coffee, and all
day light meals. In the evening, The Lobby
Lounge sparkles when it transforms into a
bar providing an extensive array of wines
and cocktails.
COCKTAIL $19
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THE LIDO CAFÉ & BAR
beverage
Starter Winter vegetable relishes with
homemade grilled flatbread
Festival Dish Kūmara croquettes with
spiced kale and peanut stuffing, yoghurt
sauce and tamarillo relish (V) OR Lamb
shank hot pot with spinach and chickpea
dumplings, Zany Zeus feta and herb
crispbread (NF)
Dessert Mattentaart: Flemish buttermilk
curd tart with sour cherry compote (NF)
Beverage Murdoch James Pinot Gris
2014 or Sodafruit boysenberry soda
The Belgian Beef and bacon patty with
beer, mustard and onion gravy, farmhouse
cheese, swede pickle in a wholemeal bun,
with hand-cut fries and witloof slaw (NF)
Garage Project beer match Lola
Food Truck
Beverage Black Dog beer or Bootleggers
Soda
BURGER $22 1840 Shoreline
Burger Spicy soft cell crab with apple and
cabbage slaw, Wairarapa lemon and vodka
marmalade in a Zaida's milk bun, with pig
tail fries and chilli lime mayonnaise (NF)
Cool Breeze 42Below vodka with
Six Barrel Soda Co. grapefruit syrup,
chartreuse and fresh lime. Accompanied
by falafel, pickled carrot salad and minted
goat’s yoghurt
Cnr Victoria & Wakefield Sts |
04 499 6666 | Mon–Wed 7.30am–3pm,
Thu & Fri 7.30am–10pm, Sat 8.30am–
11pm, Sun 9am–3pm | thelido.co.nz
Looking out on the world with its curved
glass frontage, footpath seating and
relaxed bistro vibe, The Lido offers
flavour-driven food and drink, not
bound by nationality, fashion or other
conventions.
Cocktail Wellington
THE OLD BAILEY
101 Lambton Quay | 04 473 2548 |
Mon–Sun 11am–9pm | theoldbailey.co.nz
Wellington’s original Monteiths craft bar,
nestled in the heart of the CBD, The Old
Bailey is a stone’s throw from Parliament,
Westpac Stadium and the Wellington
Railway Station. A bar that has taken the
best elements out of the traditional ‘kiwi
pub’ and put a modern take on it.
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Dark and Hot
Caribbean Stew: Randwick Meats fiery
lamb, beef and pork pepper pot stew
with Yan’s coconut and cassava bread
(GF, DF) OR (LUNCH) Mulligatawny soup
with toasted coriander and roasted Tulsi
garlic naan (V) OR (DINNER) Blackened
Bidvest rabbit with manuka honey Fresh
Connection carrots and potato straw (GF)
OR (DINNER) Wellington Trawling smoked
fish and roasted shrimp pie with parmesan
crusted potato and caviar
Dessert Bloody delicious blood and
Whittaker’s double chocolate pudding with
Kāpiti ice cream OR Smoke & Oakum’s
Gunpowder Rum and creamy raisin and
black rice pudding with Kāpiti blackcurrant
and blackberry ice cream
THISTLE INN
3 Mulgrave St | 04 499 5980 | Mon–Sat
10am–late, Closed Sun | thistleinn.co.nz
New Zealand’s oldest pub offers
atmosphere you can’t find anywhere
else, service that will out stand you and
food to match. Wander through time
and understand why the Māori warrior,
Te Rauparaha and Katherine Mansfield
made us their local. Every burger we sell
we will donate $1 to charity!
regional beverage. Add dessert for $10
extra course for $10
Starter Crumbed sweetbreads with
lemon, tarragon celeriac purée, Arapai
Pinot Noir jus OR Randwick Meats black
pudding with scallops, potato and jus
Festival Dish Wairarapa venison with
truffled mushrooms, lentil de puy and
Arapai Pinot Noir jus (GF, DF) OR Awatoru
tuna with seaweed, ginger and carrot salad
(GF, DF)
Dessert Vanilla bean Gelissimo Gelato
with kiwifruit, lime and Hardieboys Ginger
Beer granita (GF) OR Whittaker’s Kaitaia
Fire chilli spice cheesecake with biscotti
Beverage Arapai Pinot Noir 2014,
Middleditch Sauvignon Blanc 2015 or
Mansfield's Saucy Story Lamb burger
with Zany Zeus yoghurt, zucchini,
cucumber, kaffir lime, mint dollop and
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THUNDERBIRD CAFÉ
154 Featherston St | 04 499 1966 | Mon
7.30am–3.30pm, Tue 7am–5pm, Weds
7am–8pm, Thu–Fri 7am–9pm, Sat & Sun
9am–3pm | thunderbirdcafe.co.nz
An island of colour in the heart of
CBD, Thunderbird provides a southern
American, south o’ the border menu, which
offers something a little different, a little
quirky, and definitely a little bit strange
compared to your usual capital fare.
beverage
Starter Tomato soup with salsa verde and
cheese quesadilla
Festival Dish Island Bay Butchery chicken
and brisket Brunswick stew (DF) OR
Southern fried chicken with Mexican rice,
green sauce and corn tortilla
Dessert Pecan pie with bourbon sauce
Beverage Dusty Road Pinot Noir 2015 or
Six Barrel Soda Co. Kola Nut soda
ThunderHog Heaven Island Bay Butchery
'thunderspiced' pulled pork with grilled
pineapple, jalapeño relish and slaw in a
Pandoro ciabatta bun (DF) Garage Project
beer match Pils 'n' Thrills
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
Wellington Chocolate Factory cocoa husk
and coconut rough (NF)
Beverage Kereru Pohutukawa Golden Ale,
Paddy Borthwick Sauvignon Blanc 2016,
Red Rabbit coffee or Six Barrel Soda
Co. soda
BURGER $22 TKFC Burger
Organic crispy fried chicken with kimchi
salt, smoked cheese slice, tomato jam,
Longbush Pork ‘tasso’ ham, and Wairarapa
Eco Farm coleslaw ranch dressing in a
Leeds Street Bakery bun (NF)
TRADE KITCHEN
Ground Floor, Maritime Tower,
10 Customhouse Quay | 04 499 1639 |
Mon–Fri 7am–9pm, Sat 10am–2pm &
5pm–9pm, Closed Sun | tradekitchen.co.nz
A corporate/casual restaurant open six
days a week, serving modern European
cuisine with personalised service.
Festival Dish Pork terrine with homegrown
apple chutney (GF, DF) OR The Drunken
Nanny goat’s cheese soufflé with Pinnacle
Grove walnut and grape salad (GF, V)
Dessert Fix & Fogg peanut butter jelly
ice cream sundae with pistachio wafer
Beverage Gladstone Vineyard Pinot Noir
2013, Hardieboys Ginger Beer or L'affare
coffee
CBD location and provides a relaxed,
fresh bistro experience. Open for
breakfast, lunch and dinner, the restaurant
offers modern international cuisine
showcasing fine New Zealand produce.
beverage
Starter Vivant! salad with cos lettuce,
tomatoes, olives, chickpeas, feta, croutons,
almonds and yoghurt OR Pan-seared
scallops with saffron cauliflower purée,
balsamic beetroot, orange and kūmara
crisp
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Creamy wild
mushroom risotto with grilled courgette,
beetroot, feta and Olivo olive oil (NF, V) OR
(LUNCH/DINNER) Herb-marinated slowroasted Wairarapa lamb rump with porcini
mash, baby radish, rhubarb jus and yams
crisp (GF, DF, NF) OR (DINNER) Wellington
Trawling fish of the day with hollandaise
mixed Ōtaki potato and ratatouille sauce
Dessert Warm Whittaker’s Dark Ghana
and roast almond brownie with mixed
berry crème fraîche
Beverage Te Tera Sauvignon Blanc
2014, Russian Jack Pinot Noir 2014 or
BURGER $22 Get Porked! Pulled
Harringtons eco pork shoulder with
homepickled vegetables, Masterton witloof
salad and havarti cheese in a handcrafted
ciabatta bun, with chips and chilli sour
cream (NF)
TI KOUKA CAFÉ
Level 1, 76 Willis St | 04 472 7682 |
Mon–Fri 7.30am–3.30pm, Sat 9.30am–
3pm, Closed Sun | tikouka-cafe.co.nz
Ti Kouka is tucked away upstairs on Willis
Street in the heart of the CBD, bringing
top quality food, coffee and service into a
café environment.
Festival Dish Organic pulled confit chicken
with iceberg, sardine aioli, croutons and a
fried poached egg (GF, DF, NF) OR Leeds
Street Bakery bread gnocchi with lemon
and herb butter, cheese rind cream,
vegetable crisps and greens (NF, V)
Dessert Garage Project Cherry Bomb
panna cotta with last summer’s cherries,
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AppleMac PrimeStar beef patty with
applewood smoked bacon, Waimea Dairy
cheese, chopped cherry peppers and
barbeque sauce in a housemade brioche
bun (NF) Garage Project beer match
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VIVANT! RESTAURANT
& BAR
153 Featherston St | 04 496 1880 |
Lunch Mon–Sun 11.30am–2pm,
Dinner Mon–Sun 5.30pm–9.30pm |
accorhotels.com/3049
Vivant! Restaurant & Bar is a modern
café bistro that celebrates its Wellington
cacao and pig’s blood mousse with sweet
pickled walnuts, praline and pear (GF)
Beverage Julicher Estate Riesling 2014 or
Sauvignon Blanc 2014, or The Immigrant’s
Son coffee
Bleedin' Vege Burger Carrot and
chickpea patty with Zany Zeus halloumi
and cardamon yoghurt in a housemade
beetroot bun, with handcut fries (V) Garage
Project beer match Orange Sunshine
WHITEBAIT
Ground Floor, Clyde Quay Wharf |
04 385 8555 | Lunch Tue–Fri 11.30am–
2.30pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 5.30pm–11pm
| white-bait.nz
Whitebait celebrates the best seasonal,
local produce and New Zealand seafood
– we focus on the freshest ingredients,
cooked simply, using our josper charcoal
fired oven. The only embellishments
are provided naturally – with a relaxing
interior and spectacular views across the
Wellington waterfront.
Festival Dish Moana Pacific catch of the
day with josper-roasted clams, mushroom,
oxtail and kelp (GF, DF, NF) OR L'affare
coffee roasted salmon with preserved
lemon, parsnip, gruyere and soft herbs
(GF, NF)
WELLESLEY BOUTIQUE
HOTEL
2 Maginnity St | 04 474 1308 |
Mon 11.30am–4pm, Tue–Fri
11.30am–8pm, Closed Sat & Sun |
wellesleyboutiquehotel.co.nz
Nestled in the heart of the Lambton
Quarter, the Wellesley Boutique Hotel
pride ourselves on using local artisans and
producing an oasis of calm and relaxation.
Relax and unwind in old-world style.
Dessert Jerusalem artichoke with L'affare
coffee and Marsala cream tart OR Eco Egg
souffle
Beverage Dry River Craighall Riesling
2014, Te Muna Valley Vineyard Viognier
2013 or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda
Festival Dish Belmont Farm free range
crispy pigs ears with black garlic and
Parkvale Mushrooms three ways OR
Belmont Farm free range pork brawn
dumplings with mandarin and sage oil
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WHOLESALE BOOT
COMPANY (WBC)
Upstairs, 107 Victoria St | 04 499 9379 |
Lunch Mon–Fri 12noon–3pm, Dinner
Mon–Thu 5pm–9pm, Fri–Sun 5pm–late |
wbcrestaurant.co.nz
WBC is a room of foodie curiosity where
you will find dishes inspired by all sorts of
global cuisine. The dining room is bright
and airy, the food tasty and colourful, the
service knowledgeable and efficient.
Festival Dish Lotus flower-baked
glass noodles with clams, coriander and
lemongrass (GF, DF, NF) OR Wagyu shoulder
steak with umeboshi béarnaise and grilled
rice (GF, NF)
Dessert Whittaker’s chilli chocolate and
WBC honey mousse (GF, NF)
ParrotDog DeadCanary or Backyard
lemon verbena cordial
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
Starter Ōra King salmon tataki with
white soy emulsion, wasabi cream, pickled
salmon caviar, crispy nori and toasted
rice OR Venison tartare with horseradish
panna cotta, yellow beetroot jelly and black
pepper tuille (GF, DF, NF)
Festival Dish Wairarapa lamb with baby
beets, saffron labne, braised tamarillo,
and Pinot Noir and juniper jus (GF, DF,
NF) OR Wairarapa pork belly with carrot
mandarin purée, roasted fennel, hazelnut,
maple glazed carrots and blackberry jus
Produce sprout hash and Crooked Apple
Cider jus (GF, DF) OR Winter vegetable and
black bean tamale with a coriander and
Daily Squeeze lime cream and Capital
Produce ginger braised carrots (V)
Dessert Fix & Fogg peanut butter parfait
with butterscotch sauce, candied Preston’s
bacon and brigadeiro OR Cachaça poached
pear crème brûlée with lavender tuile and
On Trays mini Turkish delight (NF)
Beverage Pencarrow Pinot Gris 2015 or
Pinot Noir 2014, Te Aro Brewing ale or
Daily Squeeze orange juice
(GF, DF, NF)
Joined in Holy Macrimony Harringtons
chorizo and Preston’s short rib patty with
cheese, Preston’s bacon aioli, chipotle slaw,
and sweet and spicy tomato chutney on
a housemade mac 'n' cheese bun Garage
Dessert Smoke & Oakum's Gunpowder
Rum claypot crème brûlée with old-boy
berry jam (NF, GF) OR Selection of petit
fours
Beverage Three Terraces Pinot Noir 2013
or Pinot Gris 2014, or L'affare coffee
BURGER $21.50 / + BEER $30
Hogtapus Grilled night-roasted Wairarapa
pork belly with octopus, pickled carrot and
red onion and kawhai mayonnaise in a
seaweed steamed bun, with triple cook
fries and roasted pork juice gravy (DF, NF)
Garage Project beer match Hāpi Daze
WELLINGTON
SUBURBS
Love a Liver Burger Grilled lamb's liver
with sautéed Swiss chard, Kāpiti Kikorangi
blue cheese, and WBC sauce in a Pandoro
brioche bun, with fries Garage Project beer
COCKTAIL $22
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Shogun Suntory Japanese whisky with
plum brandy, sake and mirin, served in
a martini glass. Accompanied by local
sashimi with pickled ginger, wasabi and
togarashi spices (GF, DF, NF) Mocktail version
available
ZIBIBBO
25 Taranaki St | 04 385 6650 | Mon–Thu
11.30am–11pm, Fri 11.30am–12midnight,
Sat 4pm–12midnight, Sun 4pm–11pm |
zibibbo.co.nz
Winner of Best Dine Menu during Visa
WOAP! 2015, Mediterranean restaurant
Zibibbo is owned by Michelin-star rated
chef Adam Newell and Nicola Newell.
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BEBEMOS
88 Riddiford St, Newtown |
04 389 8930 | Mon & Tue 3.30pm–late,
Wed–Fri 11.30am–late, Sat & Sun 11am–
late | bebemos.co.nz
Bebemos (“bi-beer-mos”) is Newtown’s
relaxation headquarters. Enjoy any of
our 60 plus bottled beers, our revolving
selection of ten taps, Latin-influenced
menu, wines and cocktails. Either park up
next to the fire inside or protect yourself
from the elements in the cabana in our
heated beer garden.
beverage
Starter Capital Produce mini beetroot,
balsamic onion and Zany Zeus smoked
ricotta tart with watercress and brazil
nut pesto (V) OR Moana Pacific mussel
mornay with chipotle breadcrumbs, rocket
and preserved lemon
Festival Dish Spiced Preston’s pork loin
with Harringtons chorizo and Capital
COCO AT THE ROXY
The Roxy Cinema, 5 Park Rd, Miramar |
04 388 5555 | Lunch Mon–Fri 11.30am–
3pm, Sat & Sun 9am–3pm, Dinner Tue–
Sun 5pm–9pm | cocoattheroxy.co.nz
In the heart of Wellington’s creative
film scene, CoCo at The Roxy presents
The Kings of Creole, a pop up exclusive
to the festival, bringing you the sights,
sounds and flavours of life on the Bayou.
Winner of the Visa WOAP! 2015 Cocktail
Wellington competition.
beverage
Starter Oysters Rockefeller
Entrée Creole fried chicken and
Huffman’s Hot Sauce mayonnaise
Festival Dish Duck and Island Bay
Butchery andouille sausage gumbo (GF,
DF, NF) OR Yellow Brick Road "crawfish"
étouffée and creamed grits
Dessert Bread and bourbon pudding with
Carrello del Gelato buttermilk gelato (NF)
2014, Kererū Birch non-alcoholic beer or
L'affare coffee
BURGER $20 King Creole Creole
spiced and fried Meat Direct chicken
with bacon jam and pickled shrimp in a
Pandoro brioche bun, with crispy grits
COCKTAIL $19
1.0
Welly(on)Wood Pinot Noir macerated with
secret spices with a lemon and foraged
gorse flowers foam and homemade Lyall
Bay bitters. Accompanied by a trio of
dumplings presented in pāuā and mussel
shells with Eastern walkway flowers on
a plank of Wellington wood Mocktail version
available
EMPIRE CINEMA &
EATERY
214 The Parade, Island Bay |
04 939 7557 | Lunch Mon–Fri
9am–3pm, Sat & Sun 8am–3pm, Dinner
Mon–Sun 5pm–9pm | empirecinema.nz
In the heart of Island Bay, the newly
refurbished Empire Cinema & Eatery
delivers fresh, Italian-inspired cuisine in a
bistro style atmosphere.
beverage
Starter Parkvale Mushrooms with truffle
oil, watercress and Zany Zeus smoked
ricotta (GF, V) OR Harringtons pork belly
rillette with pear and ginger purée, and
rocket salad (DF, GF option)
Festival Dish Garage Project ‘Beer’
battered tarakihi with handcut chips OR
Island Bay Butchery beef meatballs with
Nona's homemade Napoli sauce and
Kingsmeade Mt Bruce havarti
Dessert Fix & Fogg peanut butter
chocolate brownie with Kaffee Eis
amaretto gelato
Beverage Johner Estate Gladstone Pinot
Noir 2014 or Pinot Gris 2015, Mela Royal
Gala apple juice or Havana coffee
GASWORKS
11 Tauhinu Rd, Miramar | 04 388 8427 |
Mon–Fri 11am–late | gasworks.co.nz
Set on the old gas works site in Miramar,
a true grass roots local and community
hub. Gasworks serves food 'cooked on
gas' and has legendary status throughout
Wellington for our ribs, steaks and burgers.
American style pub and restaurant with
live sport, live music and some great
beers too.
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Dine Wellington
Festival Dish Deconstructed Preston’s
Beef Wellington with seasonal market
vegetables and brandy cream sauce OR
Preston's Waitoa flamed chicken with
tomatoes and garlic sauce on rice (GF option)
Dessert Whittaker’s brownie with Kāpiti
vanilla bean ice cream and chocolate rum
sauce OR Coffee crème brûlée with Kāpiti
vanilla bean ice cream (GF option)
Beverage Black Dog Unleashed IPA or Six
Barrel Soda Co. raspberry and lemon soda
BURGER $20 Summer Sandwich
Preston’s mince patty with a smokey
whiskey barbecue sauce, avocado and
mango salsa with Six Barrel Soda Co.
ginger soda battered pineapple fritter in a
brioche burger bun (GF option, DF)
GOOSE SHACK HQ
461 Adelaide Rd, Berhampore |
04 389 7171 | Tue–Fri 5pm–late,
Sat & Sun 10.30am–late, Closed Mon |
gooseshack.com
Goose Shack HQ is an informal bar
and eatery. We pride ourselves on
handcrafted, tasty morsels of seasonal
goodness. Serving wood-fired pizza,
craft beers, Sunday feasts and live
music on Saturdays – there's something
for everyone at Goose Shack HQ,
Berhampore.
plus a Wellington regional beverage
Entrée Antipasto: Marinated and pickled
vegetables with olives, dips and bread OR
Cured groper cheek with pickled octopus
and Newtown Markets micro herbs
Festival Dish Slow-roasted beef short rib
with braised kohlrabi, wood roasted parsnip
and pickled horseradish OR Fish Factory
fish with braised fennel, sautéed yams,
watercress and sunflower seed salsa verde
Dessert Orange blossom custard with
roast tamarillo compote and frangipane OR
Local cheese with housemade crackers and
spicy candied nut fig paste
Beverage Tuatara seasonal brew or
Housemade punch
BURGER $24 Milky Veal Burger
Meat Direct smoked veal with guanciale
bacon, Te Rito Gardens chard witloof slaw,
house pickles and tamarillo BBQ sauce
on a Baker Gramercy milk bun, with crispy
potatoes
KELBURN VILLAGE PUB
87–89 Upland Rd, Kelburn |
04 475 8380 | Mon 3pm–10pm,
Tue–Thu 3pm–11pm, Fri 12noon–
12midnight, Sat & Sun 12noon–11pm |
kelburnvillagepub.co.nz
Located in the hills above Wellington
and just a short stroll from the top of
the Cable Car, the Kelburn Village Pub
provides a gathering place for locals
and visitors alike. Authentic, traditional
and artisan, the Pub provides an
internationally inspired menu.
beverage
Starter Kāpiti smoked eel and seaweed
salad
Festival Dish Cheeky supercharged
Longbush Pork with pappardelle pasta
(NF) OR The Magic of Fungi: Smoked
Parkvale Mushrooms with egg lasagna and
herb salad (V)
Dessert Popping Whittaker’s Dark Ghana
and pistachio semifreddo
Beverage Panhead Supercharger APA,
Ohau Pinot Gris 2014 or Six Barrel Soda
Co. soda
Burger Wellington
Starter Root vegetable salad on a fennel
fritter with Zany Zeus feta, walnuts and
rhubarb vinaigrette (V) OR Line-caught
smoked snapper with creamy potato and
Te Kairanga Chardonnay chowder (GF, NF)
Entrée Crumbed baby peppers with Kāpiti
smoked havarti and coriander pesto OR
Capital Produce pumpkin, kūmara and
caramelised onion tart with rocket and
smoked chilli chutney (V)
Festival Dish Island Bay Butchery beef,
braised in red wine, with glazed Capital
Produce root vegetables and creamy
potato mash (GF, NF) OR Smoked free
range Island Bay Butchery chicken with
Capital Produce braised greens and grilled
corn grits (GF, NF)
Dessert Te Kairanga Pinot Noir poached
pear and almond tart with Gelissimo
Gelato thyme yoghurt OR Fix & Fogg
Smoke and Fire peanut butter and
Whittaker’s Dark Ghana cheesecake
Tuatara Pilsner or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda
Tall, Dark and Sassy Island Bay Butchery
smoked brisket and free range candied
pork belly with Kāpiti Pakari aged cheddar,
slaw and coffee barbeque sauce on a
Monterey dark rye bun, with fried pickles
(NF) Garage Project beer match Lola
The Māori Ninja Kāpiti eel with Zany Zeus
smoked yoghurt and wakame salad in a
nori seaweed Bretzelmania bun Garage
ONE FAT BIRD
MONTEREY
4 Rintoul St, Newtown | 04 389 3008 |
Mon & Sun 3.30pm–10.30pm, Tue–Thu
3.30pm–11.30pm, Fri & Sat 12.30pm–
12.30am | montereynewtown.co.nz
A neighbourhood bar and diner in
Newtown, Monterey serves quality beer,
wine, sodas and burgers. Where possible,
our ingredients are organic, free range and
locally sourced. Monterey has tables you
can sketch on, a sunny backyard, excellent
music and games that remind you of being
a kid.
wellingtononaplate
162 Karori Rd, Karori | 04 920 0320 |
Mon–Fri 11am–late, Sat & Sun 10am–late
| onefatbird.co.nz
Nestled in Karori, One Fat Bird is a funky
free house and restaurant combining the
great English pub with a Kiwi hospitality
twist. With 16 beers on tap, great food and
live sport, join them for a pint of craft beer
or one of their famous Sunday roasts.
for $10 DINNER $39.90 Two courses
dessert match of Baylands Knight Ryder
Peruvian Stout for $6
Festival Dish Spiced ribeye steak with
Garage Project Orange Sunshine citrus
salsa, confit garlic and kūmara purée, and
jalapeño crisps OR Pan-seared Gipp St
Butchery venison with kaffir lime and local
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
market parsnip purée, chicken liver pepper
pâté, crostini, seaweed and jus
Dessert Panhead Blacktop Oat Stout and
Wellington Chocolate Factory cake with
Chantilly cream
Beverage ParrotDog BitterBitch IPA or
Six Barrel Soda Co. orange dandy soda
BURGER $25.90 / + BEER $30.90
Drunkin' Pig Lamb patty with bacon,
Garage Project Lola and eggplant chutney,
crispy onions, beetroot and mustard
salsa and Kāpiti port wine cheddar on a
Brezelmania brioche, with fries Garage
Project beer match Lola
PARK KITCHEN
6 Park Rd, Miramar | 04 388 3030 |
Mon–Fri 8am–late, Sat & Sun 9am–late |
parkkitchen.co.nz
Your neighbourhood eatery and bar, open
for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and
everything in-between.
beverage
Entrée French onion soup with parmesan
puff pastry lid OR Spicy Meat Direct duck
wings with Kāpiti blue cheese remoulade
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Agio Olio: Linguini
with garlic, chilli, parsley, grana padano
parmesan and chorizo (DF, NF, V) OR
(LUNCH/DINNER) Moana Pacific market
fish with white bean purée and josper
chargrilled vegetables (GF) OR (DINNER)
Josper chargrilled Meat Direct lamb rump
with smoked tomato and gnocchi
Dessert Whittaker’s chocolate fondant
with Kāpiti vanilla ice cream (NF) OR Earl
Grey panna cotta with chocolate granite
and candied orange
Beverage Te Kairanga Runholder Pinot
Noir or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda
BURGER $18.50 Beef Pat Tie
"Wellington" Randwick Meats premium
beef mince patty with smoked beetroot,
smoked provolone and bacon and egg aioli
in a brioche bun, with chunky fries (NF)
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Dine Wellington
Burger Wellington
Resene Juicy
RATA CAFÉ
Zealandia Visitor Centre, 53 Waiapu
Rd, Karori | 04 922 1139 | Mon–Sun
9am–4.30pm | visitzealandia.com
Rata offers modern New Zealand cuisine
with a conscience and a native twist. The
ethos here is working with what nature
provides to make delicious food and drink
that’s not only sustainable, but gives back
to the earth. All proceeds go directly to
conservation efforts at Zealandia.
Festival Dish Preston’s pulled lamb
shoulder with homegrown root vegetable
crisps and housemade Damson plum
wine vinaigrette on farro (GF, DF, NF) OR
Zany Zeus smoked brinza honey and lime
croquette on creamed brussel sprouts and
freekeh (NF, V)
Dessert Local kawakawa tea and
honeycomb ice cream in a waffle cone
with malt crumb (NF)
Beverage Tuatara beer or Flight coffee
BURGER $18.50 Beetroot, Bean
& Beer Homegrown beet and beans in
Tuatara Porter with On Trays Monterey
Jack cheese and pickles on an Arobake
brioche bun, with house fries and relish
SALTY PIDGIN
5 Todman St, Brooklyn | 04 385 9137 |
Tue–Wed 4pm–late, Thu & Fri 12noon–
late, Sat & Sun 9.30am–late, Closed
Mon | saltypidgin.nz
A local bar and restaurant situated in
Brooklyn with a focus on fresh and local
seasonal ingredients, great wine and an
awesome selection of craft beers.
beverage. Upgrade your beverage to wine
matches for $15
Starter Tartars: Fresh local fish,
housemade umeboshi plum and truffled
venison
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Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Crusted pig’s head
sausage with wild watercress, pickled pear
and smoked rye (DF) OR (LUNCH) Marinated
free range chicken thighs with roasted
carrots rocket, parmesan and walnut
crumble (GF) OR (DINNER) Filo pressedbeef cauliflower with bacon emulsion and
pear witloof salad OR (DINNER) Master
stock cooked free range chicken breast with
whole rice and crispy shallot rocket salad
Dessert Armagnac chocolate bubba with
sour apple and licorice crème fraîche (NF)
Beverage Escarpment Pinot Blanc 2013,
Cambridge Road La Luna Pinot Noir,
Baylands Party Pilsner or Housemade
soda
Flying Fish Burger Polenta panko-crusted
fish with smoked tomato and clam
seasoning and jalapeño mayonnaise in a
buttermilk bun, with shoestring fries and
lemon salt Garage Project beer match
Hops On Pointe
SPRUCE GOOSE
Cnr Moa Point Rd & Cochrane St, Lyall
Bay | 04 387 2277 | Mon–Sun 7am–late |
sprucegoose.net.nz
You could say the original Spruce Goose
was a flight of fancy, a big, bold idea, but
probably not the most practical. But what
we really love about our namesake is the
fearless spirit and the attitude that we do
things because we can. A place where you
can sit back, relax, and enjoy great food
and a fine beverage.
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Cabernet Foods
lamb shoulder tacos with minted
guacamole and green chilli salsa (DF, NF)
OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Pan-fried Wildfish
Export tarakihi with creamed pāuā risotto,
fennel, preserved lemon and parsley (GF,
NF) OR (DINNER) Cabernet Foods lamb
shoulder with black bean roast kūmara,
The Drunken Nanny fresh goat’s curd and
mint and pea salad (DF, NF)
Dessert Organic crème fraîche panna
cotta with poached tamarillo and mulled
wine syrup OR Whittaker’s chocolate delice
with coconut Carello del Gelato sorbet,
cocoa nibs and organic cream
Beverage Murdoch James Pinot Gris
2013, Coney Pinot Noir 2012, Black Dog
Chomp or Six Barrel Soda Co. soda
BURGER $20 The Howard Hughes
Freshly ground beef patty with glazed
bacon, Kāpiti smoked cheese and goose
sauce in a beetroot milkbun, with handcut
agria fries
THE RAMEN SHOP
THE LARDER
133 Darlington Rd, Miramar | 04 891
0354 | Lunch Tue–Sat 8am–3pm & Sun
9am–3pm, Dinner Thu–Sat 6pm–late,
Closed Mon | thelarder.co.nz
The Larder is a foodie destination on the
Miramar Peninsula where Jacob Brown
delivers dynamic menus reflecting his
passion for sourcing seasonal products
directly from the supplier and for
honouring every part of the animal.
for $10 DINNER $68 Four courses plus
your beverage to Johner Estate wine
matches for $25
Starter Twice cooked gruyere and goat’s
cheese soufflé (NF)
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Yellow Brick Road
gurnard with clams, Wairarapa pāuā, sea
lettuce and smoked tomato consommé
(GF, DF, NF) OR (LUNCH) Elk schnitzel with
Wairarapa cabbage, wild cress, nasturtium,
Greytown walnuts, apple and curd salad
OR (DINNER) Elk fillet with baby kale, Prana
Greens sprouts, celeriac, smoked onion
purée and porcini mushroom (NF, GF)
Cheese Kingsmeade Sunset blue with
quince honey, spelt crackers and baby
herbs (NF)
Dessert Pohutakawa crème brûlée
with Jerusalem artichoke ice cream and
hazelnut wafers
Beverage Johner Estate Chardonnay
2015 or Pinot Noir 2014, or Supreme
coffee
Roo Burger Grilled kangaroo with
eucalyptus-smoked beetroot relish, iceberg
lettuce, tomato, caramelised onion and
black pepper mayonnaise in a Larder
wattleseed bun (GF option) Garage Project
beer match Persephone
191 Riddiford St, Newtown |
04 389 2263 | Lunch Mon–Sun
11.30am–2.30pm, Dinner Mon–Sun
5pm–9pm | theramenshopwellington.com
A ramen joint with a modern Kiwi twist
based in the eclectic suburb of Newtown.
The Ramen Shop makes everything they
can from scratch and have a penchant for
pork. Being community-focused is very
much part of the fabric of The Ramen
Shop. They firmly believe that giving back
is part of the modern circle of life.
Festival Dish Bowl of Yellow Brick Road
clams with noodles and handmade butter
(NF) OR Longbush Pork Tonkotsu with
vegetables (NF)
Dessert Daily pie selection from Dough
Momma
Beverage Panhead Supercharger,
ParrotDog Pandemonium or Six Barrel
Soda Co. soda
Umami Burger Eastbourne Village Meats
pork and beef patty with Hillside bacon,
foraged seaweed and pickled shiitake
mushrooms in a soft bun Garage Project
beer match Death From Above
HUTT VALLEY
B LOUNGE
340 Jackson St, Petone | 04 568 8946 |
Lunch Tue–Sun 11am–2.30pm, Dinner
Tue–Sun 5pm–10pm, Closed Mon |
blounge.co
B is for Biryani, Bar and Bollywood!
B Lounge is an authentic Indian biryani
restaurant with a unique blend of flavours
and experience. The main attraction of
this menu is biryani, a rice-based dish
made with with marianted meat, slowcooked in basmati rice.
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Dine Wellington
Entrée Boti Kebab: Tender chicken pieces
with green chillies, hot spice and white
pepper (GF) OR Crunchy and crispy deepfried mushrooms with cheese and light
spices (GF, V)
Festival Dish Hyderabadi Dum Biryani:
Wellington Halal Meats tender marinated
lamb or chicken with basmati rice, mild
spices, mirchi ka Salan and raita (GF) OR
Hyderabadi Curry: Traditional Hyderabad
Wellington Halal Meats boneless chicken or
lamb curry with rice and naan bread (GF, NF)
Dessert (LUNCH) Housemade mango kulfi
(GF) OR (DINNER) Double Ka Meetha: Deepfried spiced bread soaked in sugary syrup
with Spice Rack pistachio nuts OR (DINNER)
Rich mango sorbet with Spice Rack mango
pulp and nuts
Beverage Black Dog Chomp, Three
Paddles Martinborough Riesling 2013 or
Homemade mango lassi
BREW'D BOULCOTT
669 High St, Lower Hutt | 04 901 2570 |
Mon–Sun 11am–late | boulcott.brewd.co.nz
Good honest folk serving good honest food,
we are hugely passionate about supporting
the local community. Brew'd Boulcott is
ideal for the mid-week family dinner or a
visit to the pub with colleagues.
for $10 DINNER $40 Choose any two
courses plus a Wellington regional beverage.
Add extra course for $10
Starter Garage Project Aro Noir-braised
pork fillet ravioli with apple and fennel on
spinach and Lot Eight yuzu olive oil
Festival Dish Hereford beef tartare and
carpaccio in Garage Project Death From
Above pale ale with truffle mayonnaise,
spring roll and ciabatta OR Harissamarinated Preston's venison denver leg
with Kāpiti Pakari smoked cheddar and red
quinoa cakes, spinach and port jus
Dessert Strawberry and rhubarb gingernut
crumble with Kāpiti gingernut ice cream
Beverage Kate Radburnd 'Vine Velvet'
Martinborough Pinot Noir 2013 or Six
Barrel Soda Co. hibiscus or blueberry and
fennel soda
BURGER $25 / BEER $31
The Scotch Lamb cheek, Kāpiti Aorangi
brie, watercress, tomato and beetroot relish
encased in Scotch egg bun, with sausage
meat, free range egg and with kūmara
wedges Garage Project beer match Death
From Above
Burger Wellington
BREW'D EASTBOURNE
5 Ororua St, Eastbourne | 04 562 0007 |
Mon–Thu 5pm–late, Fri–Sun 12noon–late
| eastbourne.brewd.co.nz
Situated just behind the water’s edge and
perfect for family meals after a trip to
the beach! Good honest folk serving good
honest food and hugely passionate about
supporting the local community.
Festival Dish Eastbourne Village Meats
black pudding and pigs head with Parkvale
Mushroom and Zany Zeus smoked
yoghurt OR Yellow Brick Road fresh
seafood risotto with Prana Greens micro
sorrel and Zany Zeus ricotta (GF)
Dessert Carterton lavender bavarois with
Whittaker’s chocolate mousse, plum and
Julicher Pinot Noir sorbet (GF)
Beverage Julicher Chardonnay 2013 or
Ripe coffee
Starter Bacon-breaded Lowry Bay Fish
Market groper goujons with chermoula aioli
Festival Dish Pan-seared Lowry Bay Fish
Market groper on local smoked seafood
and potato gratin with chermoula sauce
(GF) OR Three-hour braised Panhead
Backtop Oat Stout oxtail with mixed bean
cassoulet and herb oil (GF)
Dessert Spiced pumpkin roulade with
Wellington Chocolate Factory 70% dark
chocolate-infused spiced rum and orange
ganache and Chantilly cream
Beverage Three Paddles Riesling
2013, Kate Radburnd 'Vine Velvet'
Martinborough Pinot Noir 2013 or Six
Barrel Soda Co. hibiscus soda
The Chimney Sweep Beef patty with
Kāpiti smoked cheddar, Waikanae smoked
streaky bacon, Parkvale Mushrooms in a
creamy sauce and Penray Gardens tomato
chilli jam in a brioche bun, with fries
COBAR RESTAURANT
612 Marine Dr, Days Bay, Eastbourne |
04 562 8882 | Lunch Wed–Sun
12noon–3pm, Dinner Tue–Sun 6pm–late,
Closed Mon | cobar.co.nz
Cobar Restaurant is set in the heart of
Days Bay, one of Wellington’s favourite
getaways. While the Cobar is only a short
drive or quick ferry ride from the city, you
will feel a million miles away as you relax
and soak up the views of the harbour,
whatever the weather.
FURNACE CAFÉ
74 Ararino St, Trentham, Upper Hutt |
04 527 9403 | Lunch Tue–Fri
12noon–2pm, Sat & Sun 11am–2pm,
Dinner Tue–Thu & Sun 5pm–10pm, Fri
& Sat 5pm–late | toteandfurnace.co.nz/
furnace-restaurant
Located in the suburbs of Upper Hutt,
Furnace Café offers a comfortable,
family-friendly environment with great
food at reasonable prices. Furnace offers
a variety of meals from gourmet pizzas,
fired in our very own furnace, to great
steaks. Your place for casual dining or a
private function.
Starter Seafood trio of prawns, mussels
and scallops wrapped in bacon with pesto
OR Preston’s beef stew in Garage Project
Aro Noir with yorkshire pudding, mash and
mushy peas
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Preston’s pork and
beef meatballs with gravy, sauerkraut
and toasted Taste of Europe brioche OR
(LUNCH) Squid tubes with peppers, onion
and chorizo and napoletana sauce on
tagliatelle OR (DINNER) Wellington Trawling
pan-fried fish with potato, roasted
fennel, green beans and Burnt Spur white
wine creamy leeks OR (DINNER) Lamb
Wellington: Preston’s lamb with balsamic,
Burnt Spur white wine sauce, roasted
pumpkin and Zany Zeus feta salad
Dessert Wooden Spoon O'chocolypse
and Smokey Pokey ice cream sandwich or
Mojo coffee panna cotta with Whittaker’s
chocolate mousse and almond praline
Beverage Burnt Spur Russian Jack Pinot
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
Noir or Sauvignon Blanc or Mojo coffee
with Shott syrup
BURGER $18 Crackle and Hide
Roast pork with gravy, caramelised onions
and wilted spinach in a Yorkshire pudding
bun, with crispy pork rinds
LA BELLA ITALIA
10 Nevis St, Petone | 04 566 9303 |
Mon–Wed 7.30am–5pm, Thu & Fri
7.30am–late, Sat & Sun 9am–late |
labellaitalia.co.nz
A unique combination of restaurant, café
and retail shop. La Bella Italia in Petone,
Wellington, was born from director
Antonio Cacace's passion to share with
Kiwis the beauty of traditional, authentic,
Italian products and cuisine.
Add dessert for $10
Festival Dish Risotto alla Milanese with
Greytown Gold saffron extra virgin olive
oil and 36 month parmigiano (GF, V) OR
Pappardelle con Straccetti: Free range
pork shoulder slow-braised in red wine,
tomato and thyme with pappardelle
Dessert Caldo Freddo: Warm softcentered Whittaker’s Dark Ghana pudding
with homemade vanilla gelato
Beverage Pond Paddock Pinot Noir 2014
or Mela juice
OLI & MI KITCHEN
Tue–Sat 4pm–late, Closed Mon & Sun |
facebook.com/OLIandMI/
Modern fusion dining awaits you in
the heritage-listed Dentist building on
Jackson Street. ‘East Meets West’ with
an ever-changing menu showcasing local
and seasonal produce. A diverse local and
international wine list offers the complete
dining experience.
Festival Dish Beef Four Ways: Meat
Direct smoked beef cheek with braised
short rib, oxtail croquette and roasted bone
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Dine Wellington
Burger Wellington
Resene Pink Panther
marrow (DF, NF) OR Parkvale Mushroom
ravioli with truffle consommé, fried Zany
Zeus halloumi and porcini pancake (NF, V)
Dessert Whittaker’s Dark Ghana
mousse with textures of raspberry (NF)
OR Havana coffee crème brûleè with
Kāpiti mascarpone and salty caramel
marshmallow (GF, NF)
Beverage Coney Wines Syrah 2014 or
QUEEN OF JACKSON
Tue, Wed & Thu 3pm–12midnight, Fri &
Sat 12noon–11midnight, Sun 12noon–
10pm, Closed Mon | queenofjackson.co.nz
Queen of Jackson is an upbeat bar and
eatery, not another pub on the street!
The Queen gives a nostalgic upbeat
London experience right in the heart of
Jackson Street and provides three levels
of social abundance whilst tasting from
the ever evolving craft beer, fine wine,
cocktails and sharing plates.
Festival Dish Bidvest confit duck leg with
Harringtons Toulouse sausage and puy
lentil stew (DF, NF, GF) OR On Trays smoked
maple glazed oven roasted salmon fillet
with Bidvest agria and chive cake, runner
beans and broccoli (GF, NF)
Dessert Smoke & Oakum’s Gunpowder
Rum pie with Kāpiti vanilla bean ice cream
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
SOPRANO ITALIAN
CAFFE
Mon & Sun 5pm–9pm, Tue–Sat
5pm–9.30pm | sopranocaffe.co.nz
Soprano Italian Caffe is a long-time
resident of Jackson Street, Petone and is
locally owned and operated. The historic
building setting provides for a unique
dining experience in a relaxed and lively
atmosphere.
Festival Dish Wairarapa 'Lamb Wellington'
and lamb cheeks with local micro greens
and a red wine jus OR Wellington Trawling
catch of the day with Wairarapa lemon,
rosemary, sage and thyme marmalade
salted brittle caramel ravioli with Zany
Zeus mascarpone OR Housemade cannoli
with Zany Zeus ricotta and Zelati gelato
Beverage Coney Pinot Noir 2014 or
Kererū Birch non-alcoholic beer
COCKTAIL $19
1.0
Ruby Tuesday Manuka honey vodka with
fresh lime, mint, ruby red grapefruit juice
and soda. Accompanied by a traditional
Hawaiian trevally and avocado poke with a
Japanese twist! Mocktail version available
TRENTHAM MESS HALL
THE BUTCHER &
BREWER
175 Jackson St, Petone | 04 589
5502 | Mon–Sun 10am–9.30pm |
thebutcherandbrewer.co.nz
Petone’s jewel in its crown of eateries,
The B+B, as it’s affectionately known, is a
gastro bar offering the finest in long, slow
cooking and smoking, often with a twist on
an English theme. With a good selection
of craft beer and great hospitality, it’s a
must-visit.
beverage
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King of the Swingers Randwick Meats
beef patty with sautéed carrot, biltong,
cinnamon, On Trays gouda and Monkey
Gland sauce in a Pandoro brioche bun
The Bolognaise Burger Preston’s beef
and pork meat patty with Kingsmeade
pecorino and salad in a Pandoro ciabatta
bun, with polenta chips and Zany Zeus
smoked yoghurt aioli Garage Project beer
(NF)
Beverage Baylands Brewery 550 APA or
Shott peach with passionfruit iced tea
BURGER $20 Hong Kong Handover
Bidvest beef patty with duck liver mousse,
pickled fennel, cucumber, Kāpiti Pakari
smoked cheddar, and cashew and chilli
sauce in a Hong Kong milk bun, with
Harringtons pork scratchings
Starter Thick-cut deep-fried potatoes
with steer sauce OR Randwick Meats beef
and pork housemade sausage wrapped in
flaky pastry with All Gold tomato sauce
Entrée Chargrilled boerewors sausage on
pap with tomato and onion gravy OR Peri
peri chicken livers in Pandoro bread bowl
Festival Dish (LUNCH) South African
bobotie with spiced Randwick Meats
beef and an Indian-style thali tray OR
(LUNCH) Randwick Meats beef housemade
boerewors in local long roll with sautéed
onions and tomato OR (DINNER) Bunny
chow curry with On Trays authentic
spices and hollowed out Pandoro loaf OR
(DINNER) Randwick Meats sirloin with pap,
tomato, chilli and onion gravy, and Monkey
Gland sauce
Dessert Pauline Nunn’s take on traditional
South African milk tart with Zany Zeus
milk, eggs and vanilla pod OR On Trays
authentic peppermint crisp layered with
tennis biscuits
Beverage Burnt Spur Pinot Gris 2011,
Russian Jack Pinot Noir 2012, The
Immigrant’s Son coffee or Kombucha
68 Ararino St, Upper Hutt | 04 527 8107 |
Mon–Thu 11am–late, Fri–Sun 10am–late |
messhall.co.nz
Mess Hall – noun, a room or building
where people, especially soldiers, eat
together. Trentham Mess Hall gives a nod
to the history of the local community and
its surroundings. No frills. Good honest
food served by local people.
Starter Waikanae Butchery pork terrine
with beetroot and sage chutney, and
sourdough soldiers
Festival Dish Waikanae Butchery pork
hock cassoulet with smoked egg and pork
broth (GF) OR L’affare espresso braised
pulled beef brisket with dehydrated
vegetables and noodles
Dessert Dominion pudding with golden
syrup brittle and spiced rum Chantilly
cream
2013, Garage Project Pils ‘n’ Thrills, or Six
Barrel Soda Co. hibiscus or blueberry and
fennel soda
BURGER $25.90 / + BEER $31.90
The Hangover L’affare espresso-braised
beef brisket with pork hock hash, chilli
pickled caramelised onion, Kāpiti Pakari
aged cheddar and Garage Project Aro
Noir Stout gravy aioli in a rye bun Garage
Project beer match Aro Noir
PORIRUA
PEPPERMILL CAFÉ, BAR
& RESTAURANT
4 Norrie St, Porirua | 04 237 8010 |
Mon 7.30am–4pm, Tue–Fri 7.30am–
9pm, Sat 9am–9am, Sun 9am–3pm |
peppermill.co.nz
Peppermill prides itself on our ‘fresh
and made daily’ menu and smiles from
morning ‘til night as we have taken the
plunge and have now not only opened for
breakfast, brunch and lunch – but with
the help of a new head chef, created a
delicious dinner menu!
LUNCH $21.50 Festival Dish plus a
Festival Dish Bidvest pork belly with
smoked kūmara, fennel salad and apple
sauce (V) or Porcini and portobello
mushroom risotto with truffle butter (V)
Dessert Triple Chocolate: Whittaker's
chocolate mouse and chocolate brownie
with a scoop of Kāpiti triple chocolate ice
cream
Beverage Palliser Estate Pinot Gris 2014,
Tuatara Pilsner or Mojo coffee
BURGER $21.50 Smoked Angus
Angus beef patty with thyme, Bidvest
garlic field mushrooms, beetroot relish,
guacamole and smoked havarti on a
toasted homemade brioche bun, with thick
cut fries
VisaWOAP.com
Dine Wellington
105 Mana Esplanade, Mana, Porirua |
04 233 1120 | Lunch Mon–Sun
9am–3pm, Dinner Mon–Sun 5pm–9pm |
supplyroom.co.nz
Enjoy great hospitality, food and drink
with breath taking views over the
picturesque Paremata Inlet south to
the Marlborough Sounds. Supply Room
Kitchen & Bar is a friendly, convivial place
to meet for drinks, enjoy brunch, lunch
and dinner or to host private functions,
breakfasts, conferences.
Festival Dish Whole flounder on steamed
beans with baby potatoes and lemon
mushroom cream sauce (GF, DF) OR
Orange and mint roasted pork belly on
beetroot with spinach and potato frittata
and cider jus (GF)
Dessert Honey and cinnamon poached
pear orange anglaise and sugar matting
(GF, NF)
Beverage Woven Stone Sauvignon Blanc
2014, Black Dog Chomp or Mojo coffee
BURGER $16.50 Prawn Star Asian
infused prawn with spicy slaw and dressing
in a wheat bun, with kūmara chips (NF)
THE WHITBY CO-OP
69 Discovery Dr, Whitby | 04 234 1580 |
Mon–Fri 11am–late, Sat & Sun 10am–late
| whitbyco-op.co.nz
Set in the heart of the Whitby, The Co-Op
was created by the community, for the
community. With homely family recipes,
The Co-Op encourages the public to eat,
drink and be lazy at their home away from
home.
Starter Zany Zeus ricotta and spinach
crêpe with grilled pecorino romano, sage
butter and parmesan wafer (V)
vodka ice cream OR Babci sernik
(cheesecake) with Fresh Connection
poached pear
Beverage Three Paddles Pinot Noir 2013
or Housemade virgin krupnik
BURGER $23 First Past the
Pole Park Avenue Meats kielbasa with
sauerkraut, onions, blueberry compote and
housemade horseradish aioli on a Kaiser
roll, with dill pickle and a vodka shot (NF)
COCKTAIL $15
1.0
Krupnik Hot vodka cocktail with lemon,
orange, honey, spices and vanilla.
Accompanied by bigos and bread
KĀPITI
BURGER $20.90 / + BEER $26.90
This Little Piggy Slow-roasted Wairarapa
pork belly with fennel slaw and homemade
apple relish on a Brezelmania chilli corn
bun, with fries and chipotle mayonnaise
Garage Project beer match Pils 'n' Thrills
BEACH ROAD DELI
TOPOR BISTRO
3 Beach Rd, Plimmerton | 04 233 9939 |
Tue–Thu 5.30pm–10pm, Fri & Sat
10am–10pm, Sun 10am–9pm, Closed
Mon | topor.co.nz
New Zealand's only Polish restaurant,
Topor features authentic Polish/European
cuisine with vodka matches. Located in
Plimmerton village within a five minute
walk from the train station.
Starter Park Avenue Meats kaszanka
(black pudding) with cannellini bean purée,
cinnamon apples and plum chutney (GF)
OR Kielbasa y gryzb (Polish sausage) with
Fresh Connection balsamic mushroom
and sauerkraut concasse (DF, GF)
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Salmon kanapka
crème fraîche, shrimp, Fresh Connection
potato salad and warm cabbage salad
(NF) OR (LUNCH) Reuben-corned beef with
sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, Dijon mustard
and Fresh Connection potato and warm
cabbage salad (NF) OR (DINNER) Zrazy
(beef roulade) and silesian dumplings with
Fresh Connection cabbage salad, plum
chutney and pan jus OR (DINNER) Randwick
Meats venison tenderloin with dill mash,
cabbage, cranberry salad, greens and Dijon
pan jus
Dessert Plum pierogi with homemade
wellingtononaplate
5 Beach Rd, Paekakariki | 04 902
9029 | Wed & Thu 7am–4pm, Fri & Sat
7am–8.30pm, Sun 7am–4pm, Closed
Mon & Tue | beach-road-deli.com
In the beachside village of Paekakariki on
the Kāpiti Coast, Beach Road Deli is a hip
and cosy food store. With artisan baked
goods and wood-fired pizza, the pantry is
always brimming with seasonal delicacies.
beverage
Festival Dish Slow-roasted Island Bay
Butchery pork, apple and caramelised
fennel pizza (DF, GF option) OR Kāpiti cheese
quattro formaggi pizza with Tuatara Porter
and chilli sauce (GF option)
Dessert Fix & Fogg peanut butter and
chocolate sundae
Beverage Six Barrel Soda Co. sarsaparilla
BURGER $18 Pizza Burger Burger
Pizza Island Bay Butchery beef patty
with melted Kāpiti Swiss cheese, onion
rings, horseradish aioli, Zany Zeus ricotta
and Kāpiti organics rocket, sandwiched
between two wood-fired pizzas
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
Resene Jelly Bean
SUPPLY ROOM KITCHEN
& BAR
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Zany Zeus ricotta
and spinach crêpe with grilled pecorino
romano, sage butter and parmesan wafer
(V) OR (LUNCH/DINNER) Pan-roasted Cook
Strait groper on crispy pumpkin with
basil and kūmara gnocchi, baby rocket
and pesto (GF) OR (DINNER) Sous-vide
beef fillet with horseradish potato gratin,
spinach, gorgonzola mousse, beetroot and
Merlot jus (GF)
Dessert Spiced gingerbread parfait with
poached Ōtaki tamarillo and pistachio
wafer OR Warmed apple and rhubarb
compote with crunchy gingernut crumble
and Kāpiti vanilla bean ice cream
Beverage Nga Waka Sauvignon Blanc
2013 or Pinot Noir 2014, L’affare coffee
Burger Wellington
MARINE PARADE EATERY
50 Marine Pde, Paraparaumu |
04 892 0098 | Mon–Thu & Sun
7.30am–4pm, Fri & Sat 7.30am–late |
facebook.com/marineparadeeatery
Located on the Paraparaumu beach front,
Marine Parade Eatery is the local foodies’
hub of choice. With fresh and seasonal
menus, great coffee and atmosphere,
this busy eatery is exactly as the slogan
describes. Eat, drink, share.
Add dessert for $10
Festival Dish Butcher’s Cut: Waikanae
Butchery confit duck, terrine, pâté, spicy
jerk beef, pancetta croquettes and lamb
kebab, with Kāpiti Organics garnish OR
Waikanae daily catch crab salad with ika
mata, Awatoru tuna fish cakes, scallops
and Thai mussels
Dessert Wellington Chocolate Factory and
Immigrant’s Son coffee mocha slice and
coffee crumble
Beverage Porters Estate Pinot Noir 2012,
North End Extra Special Bitter or Six
Barrel Soda Co. lemon and raspberry soda
The Eatery Ultimate Waikanae Butchery
pork patty with Kāpiti smoked havarti,
housepickled cucumber, organic greens,
spicy harissa and aioli in a Pandoro brioche
bun Garage Project beer match Hakituri
SOPRANO RISTORANTE
7 Seaview Rd, Paraparaumu Beach |
04 298 8892 | Mon–Sat 6pm–9:30pm,
Closed Sun | sopranokapiti.co.nz
Established in 2004, this local iconic
restaurant enjoys a buzzy atmosphere
with wonderful ambience.
Wellington regional beverage. BYO wine at
$4.50 per bottle
Starter Trio of Preston’s Lamb: Lamb
cheek ravioli with sweet bread tortellini and
lamb shank agnolotti (DF) OR Deep-fried
Zany Zeus feta with beetroot relish and
Prana Greens micro greens (GF option)
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Dine Wellington
Burger Wellington
Resene Parsley
Festival Dish Moana Pacific tarakihi with
cauliflower risotto, Greytown Gold saffron
mayonnaise and hazelnut pangrattato
(GF) OR Waikanae Butchery sourced oxtail
braised in Tuatara Porter with soft polenta
and gremolata (GF, DF)
Dessert Lemon brûlée tart with Koast
Limoncello curd and Zelati lemon sorbetto
(GF option) OR Trio of Wellington Chocolate
Factory petits fours (GF)
Beverage Koast Limoncello liqueur or
KapiTea Green Tea
THE WATERFRONT
3 Garden Rd, Raumati | 04 902 6363 |
Wed & Thu 11am–10pm, Fri 11am–late,
Sat 10am–late, Sun 10am–10pm |
waterfrontbar.co.nz
Kāpiti's newest bar and eatery on
Raumati's waterfront boasts an
outstanding wine list, masterful cocktail
list, and extensive bar and dinner menu.
Seafood and meat – it’s that simple.
Starter Bouillabaisse: Line-caught Kāpiti
fish with tomatoes, onions and potatoes
OR Scotch Egg: Waikanae Butchery pork
mince with free range egg with Kāpiti relish
and Prana Greens herbs
Festival Dish Pot Pie: Awatoru venison
with Tuatara London Porter, carrots,
beetroot and Prana Greens herbs (DF, NF)
OR Moana Pacific fresh fish with potato
fondant, pumpkin purée, braised leeks and
brussel sprout crisps (GF, NF)
Dessert Whittaker's dark chocolate and
Fantail Grove praline tart with clotted
cream OR Zany Zeus ricotta strawberry
and basil cheesecake
Beverage Margrain Sauvignon Blanc 2015,
Tuatara Pilsner or Kāpiti Kitchen syrup
with homegrown lemons and soda
Ferdy’s Whitebait Burger Waikanae
whitebait with pickled cucumber and tomato
on a brioche bun, with handcut chips and
aioli Garage Project beer match 'Beer'
COCKTAIL $18
1.4
Caught in Kāpiti Vodka with Koast
Limoncello, fresh homegrown lemons, and
tangy and tart L&P and raspberry syrup.
Accompanied by a salty taste of childhood
– Kāpiti kowhai gruyère mouse traps on
Raumati Village Baker’s ciabatta (NF, V)
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Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
WAIMEA
1 Waimea Rd, Waikanae Beach |
04 293 4240 | Wed–Fri 10am–late,
Sat & Sun 9am–late, Closed Mon & Tue |
1waimea.co.nz
Facing Kāpiti Island, Waimea offers
modern Mediterranean inspired cuisine
in a relaxed beachfront atmosphere.
Their unique New Zealand dishes
combine Italian philosophies, modern
cooking techniques and the freshest local
ingredients. Enjoy alongside a great range
of cocktails, wines and craft beers.
Starter (DINNER) | Festival Dish (LUNCH)
Housemade oxtail and nut terrine with
seared enoki mushrooms, Kingsmeade
sheep cheese foam and porcini jus
Festival Dish (LUNCH/DINNER) Mintcrusted crispy skinned Awatoru salmon
fillet with Jerusalem artichokes three ways
OR (DINNER) Seared wild venison with leek
croquettes, housesmoked yams, apple and
parsnip cream, and mustard jus
Dessert Mango and Zany Zeus yoghurt
mousse with Peka Peka honey and
rhubarb jelly, almonds and coconut milk
Beverage Hudson Sauvignon Blanc 2012,
Fairmont Estate Pinot Noir 2013 or Kāpiti
elderflower cordial with Waikanae lime
and soda
Cheeky Beef Bum Crumbed beef cheek
with pickled red cabbage, marinated
cucumber, smoked tomato, iceberg lettuce,
honey mustard dressing and guacamole
in a red brioche bun, with chips Garage
Project beer match 'Beer'
COCKTAIL $17
WOODSHED BEER &
SMOKEHOUSE
17 Kāpiti Lights, Paraparaumu |
04 298 3955 | Mon–Sun 11am–late |
woodshedsmokehouse.co.nz
Woodshed Beer & Smokehouse is a local
favourite situated up the Kāpiti Coast.
With fourteen tap beers and ciders,
including many local craft picks, come join
them for a night in front of the fire place.
for $10 DINNER $35.90 Two courses plus
a Wellington regional beverage
Festival Dish Almond and chilli-crusted
Kāpiti snapper with julienne zucchini and
basil pesto salad and beurre blanc (GF) OR
Hasselback chicken breast with Kāpiti herb
and garlic cream cheese with vegetable
couscous with plum sauce (GF)
Dessert Hokey pokey-cased Kāpiti vanilla
bean ice cream pie on a swirl of triple berry
compote
Beverage Ohau Gravels Sauvignon Blanc
2012 or Six Barrel Soda Co. orange and
dandy
BURGER $23.90 / + BEER $29.90
The Mis-Steak Burger Homemade
falafel with Kāpiti Aorangi brie, portobello
mushroom, wilted kale, cumin and
coriander yoghurt, and citrus chutney in
a five seeds bun, with fries (GF, V) Garage
WAIRARAPA
1.0
A Squeeze of Seabreeze Gin with
grapefruit bitters, lemon juice and
Peka Peka honey. Accompanied by
housesmoked salmon pâté with pistachios,
Waikanae lime jelly and housemade red
brioche Mocktail version available
CAFÉ MEDICI
9 Kitchener St, Martinborough |
06 306 9965 | Mon–Thu & Sun
8.30am–4pm, Fri & Sat 8.30am–late |
cafemedici.co.nz
Café Medici is loved by locals and sought
out by visitors. Situated in the heart of the
wine village of Martinborough, Medici is
known for its Mediterranean cuisine made
with the best seasonal ingredients the
Wairarapa has to offer.
Festival Dish Crispy free range Longbush
Pork belly with homemade chorizo, brussel
sprouts, fennel and caper slaw (GF) OR
Slow-braised Wairarapa lamb pie with
Palliser Pinot Noir, kūmara, Parkvale
Mushrooms and Schoc chocolate (NF)
Dessert Rice pudding with butterscotch
Greytown apples and rhubarb (GF, NF)
Beverage Palliser Estate Pencarrow
Chardonnay 2015 or Peoples coffee
BURGER $20 / + BEER $28.50
Porky’s Last Stand Marinated crispy pork
belly patty with apple and fennel slaw, and
Lavender’s Green preserved lemon aioli in
a brioche bun, with handcut chips Garage
Project beer match Garagista
LA PANCETTA
123 Main St, Greytown, Wairarapa |
06 304 8869 | Thu–Sat 11am–late,
Sun 11am–3pm, Closed Mon–Wed |
lapancetta.co.nz
In Greytown's Historic Wakelin House,
Rachel Priestley of The Prodigal Daughter
has opened her little piece of Italy in the
heart of Wairarapa. Using local ingredients
to create authentic Italian flavours after
her years in Italy, La Pancetta offers
casual dining at its best.
three courses plus a Wellington regional
beverage. Upgrade your beverage to wine
matches for $40
Starter Clareville ciabatta bruschetta with
The Drunken Nanny goat’s feta, Eco Farm
beetroot and Leafyridge smoked olive oil
OR Truffled potato soup with hot-smoked
pancetta crumbs, Leafyridge chilli-infused
olive oil and Kingsmeade pecorino
Entrée Prodigal Daughter pappardelle
with pork and fennel sausage crumbs, Eco
Farm cavolo nero and Leafyridge extra
virgin olive oil (DF, NF) OR Prodigal Daughter
guanciale with Clareville ciabatta and
Leafyridge caramelised onion olive oil
Festival Dish (LUNCH) Longbush
Porkstrami with Eco Farm greens, Prodigal
Daughter smoked guanciale and Wakelin
House chilli lime aioli OR (LUNCH) Prodigal
Daughter pappardelle with pork and fennel
sausage crumbs, Eco Farm cavolo nero
and Leafyridge extra virgin olive oil (DF, NF)
OR (DINNER) Rannoch Meats Red Devon
sirloin with braised short ribs, Prodigal
Daughter guanciale and Eco Farms cavolo
nero OR (DINNER) Longbush Pork belly
confit with Prodigal Daughter spiced plum
VisaWOAP.com
Dine Wellington
sauce, smashed potatoes and fennel slaw
Dessert Whittaker's chocolate mousse
with Fantail Grove hazelnut brittle and
Leafyridge festive spice olive oil
Beverage Fairmont Estate Block 1 Pinot
Noir 2013 or Mela apple juice
A Pig of a Burger! Prodigal Daughter pork
and fennel sausage patty with plum sauce,
fennel slaw, crispy pancetta and Wakelin
House chilli and lime aioli (NF) Garage
Project beer match Persephone
THE CLAREVILLE
BAKERY
3340 SH2, Clareville, Carterton |
06 379 5333 | Mon–Sat 7.30am–4pm,
Closed Sun | theclarevillebakery.co.nz
In the heart of rural Wairarapa, in an
historic 1800's restored country church,
The Clareville Bakery prides itself on
producing award winning artisan breads,
pastries, pies and cakes. Included is a full
Burger Wellington
Cocktail Wellington
Food Truck
café menu that celebrates locally supplied
produce designed to be enjoyed in our
relaxed environment.
Festival Dish Smorrebrod: Selection of
open sandwiches on Clareville Bakery
sourdough – Yellow Brick Road kawhai fish
cake with Wairarapa witloof and lemon
crème fraîche, Prodigal Daughter bresaola
with caramelised onion, rocket and
balsamic reduction, The Drunken Nanny
goat’s cheese spread with gherkin, red
onion and garlic OR Pie, Pea, Pud, Potato,
Pinot: Clareville Bakery beef pie with pea
purée, Yorkshire pudding, Greytown potato
gratin and Johner Pinot Noir reduction
Dessert Lemon meringue New York
cheesecake with Kingsmeade Artisan
Castlepoint feta, Wairarapa Eggs
meringulettes and Bees Blessing lemon,
ginger and honey curd
Beverage Johner Pinot Noir 2015 or
Flight coffee
BURGER $19.50 Casablanca Lamb
Burger Morrocan lamb patty with Greek
yoghurt, beetroot slaw and Kingsmeade
feta whip on a Clareville Bakery currant
and ras el hanout brioche bun
Choose Sustainable
New Zealand
Seafood
Simply the best in the
world. Nature’s gift,
harvested with care.
seafood.co.nz
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WELLINGTON CBD
Laundry
Leuven Belgian Beer Café
Little Beer Quarter
Logan Brown Restaurant
Louis Sergeant Sweet Couture
Matterhorn
Mexico
Ministry of Food Bar & Kitchen
Mishmosh
Monsoon Poon
München: Food Hall & Bier Haus
Muse Eatery & Bar
Nanny's Food Truck
Olive
Ombra
One80 Restaurant & Lounge Bar
Onebites Indonesian Street Food
Ortega Fish Shack & Bar
Pan de Muerto Mystic Mexican Cuisine
Plum
Portlander Bar & Grill
Pravda Café
Restaurant 88
Rock Yard
Scopa
Seize
Shed 5
Siglo
Slim Davey's Neighbourhood Saloon
Sojourn Café & Bar
Southern Cross Garden Bar Restaurant
St Johns Bar & Restaurant
Sterling
Tequila Joe's
The Arborist Rooftop Bar & Eatery
The Bangalore Polo Club
The Bresolin
The Featherston
The General Practititoner
The Glasshouse Restaurant & Bar
The Greek Food Truck
The Green Man Pub
The Grill at The Amora Hotel
The Hideaway
The Hop Garden
The Library
The Lido Café & Bar
The Lobby Lounge
The Old Bailey
Thistle Inn
Thunderbird Café
Ti Kouka Café
BURGER $
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DINNER $
35
WHEELCHAIR
ACCESS
DISABLED
PARKING
CATER FOR
SPECIAL DIETARY
COCKTAIL $
BURGER $
49
LUNCH $
WELLINGTON CBD
Afrika
Ancestral
Annam
Antojitos Taco Truck
Apache
Arizona
Artisan Dining House
Avida Bar
Backbencher Gastro Pub
Basque
Beach Babylon
Beat Kitchen
Berry Culture
Bethel Woods
Bin44 Restaurant + Bar
Bistro 169
Boat Café
Boulcott Street Bistro
Burger Liquor
C.G.R. Merchant & Co.
Capitol Bistro
Carrello del Gelato
Chameleon Restaurant
Charley Noble Eatery & Bar
Chow
City Dining & Bar
Coene's Provisions
Concrete Bar & Restaurant
CQ Restaurant, Café & Bar
Cuba St Bistro
Dockside Restaurant & Bar
Dragonfly
Dutchy's Burger Joint
Eat Street
Egmont St. Eatery
El Matador – Café, Asador Grill & Bar
Five and Dime
Five Boroughs
Fork & Brewer
Foxglove Bar & Kitchen
Fratelli
Grill Meats Beer
Hanging Ditch
Hawthorn Lounge
Hillside Kitchen & Cellar
Hippopotamus Restaurant
Hotel Bristol
Hummingbird Eatery & Bar
Jano Bistro
Juniper Restaurant & Bar
Kanteen
L'affare
DINNER $
Please contact each Eatery
directly to enquire about any
booking restrictions or to discuss
special dietary requirements.
LUNCH $
DINE WELLINGTON INDEX
48
48
20
48
48
48
25
15
48
25
30
35
45 20.5
15
25
15
25
35
19
35
50
23
49
35
59
29
50
15
50
25
45
20
25
40
20
50
35
45
22 22.5
50
14
50
69
49
49
49
14
49
50
21.9
52
25
45
27
52
35
55
15
52
35
45
25
52
25
55
52
45
53
40
25
25
25
53
20
18
20
35
45
15
25
15
45
16.5
53
53
53
53
19
54
25
35
19
15
35
21.5
25
59
14
35
50
22
15
37.5
22
35
45
25
20
55
35
45
17.5
18
55
25
35
20
20
55
35
45
19
25
35
22
55
25
40
24
56
16
56
25
45
25
56
35
45
23
35
45
21
25
39
22
57
40
15
57
40
19
25
54
54
18
54
54
55
55
56
36
56
57
19
57
15
25
22
35
48
21
57
25
35
20
58
22
58
25
57
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45
20
58
25
45
22
58
25
40
19
58
35
45
35
65
25
35
75
21.5
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BURGER $
WHEELCHAIR
ACCESS
DISABLED
PARKING
CATER FOR
SPECIAL DIETARY
DINNER $
35
LUNCH $
WELLINGTON CBD
Trade Kitchen
Vivant! Restaurant & Bar
Wellesley Boutique Hotel
Whitebait
Wholesale Boot Company (WBC)
Zibibbo
WELLINGTON SUBURBS
Bebemos
CoCo at The Roxy
Empire Cinema & Eatery
Gasworks
Goose Shack HQ
Kelburn Village Pub
Monterey
One Fat Bird
Park Kitchen
Rata Café
Salty Pidgin
Spruce Goose
The Larder
The Ramen Shop
HUTT VALLEY
B Lounge
Brew'd Boulcott
Brew'd Eastbourne
Cobar Restaurant
Furnace Restaurant
La Bella Italia
Oli & Mi Kitchen
Queen of Jackson
Soprano Italian Caffe
The Butcher & Brewer
Trentham Mess Hall
PORIRUA
Peppermill Café, Bar & Restaurant
Supply Room Kitchen & Bar
The Whitby Co-Op
Topor Bistro
KĀPITI
Beach Road Deli
Marine Parade Eatery
Soprano Ristorante
The Waterfront
Waimea
Woodshed Beer & Smokehouse
WAIRARAPA
Café Medici
La Pancetta
The Clareville Bakery
COCKTAIL $
Dine Wellington Index
58
22
60
60
25
35
21
25
45
20
25
35
25
35
20
60
45
24
61
35
45
22
61
25
35
18
61
25
25
60
19
25
60
60
39.9 25.9
45
61
18.5
61
18.5
62
25
45
20
62
25
35
20
62
35
68
22
62
25
35
12
62
25
54
25
40
25
63
25
35
22
63
25
40
15
35
35
35
63
63
63
20
19
64
50
20
64
25
39
22
64
25
35 25.9
64
21.5
40 21.5
64
25
35
16.5
65
35
45 20.9
65
25
60
23
15
15
25
18
65
35
20
65
65
Helping others has
never tasted so good.
65
35
65
25
55
25
18
66
35
60
20
17
66
25
35.9 23.9
66
35
45
20
66
35
59
18
66
19.5
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