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 The city escape |
393 State Highway 16 P. O. Box 253, Kumeu Auckland 1250 New Zealand +64 9 412 7206 http://www.allelyhouse.co.nz |
Escape to the charm of Allely House, situated on the Selaks vineyard estate. The veranda overlooks gardens and vineyards, where visitors can work up an appetite playing petanque, croquet, volleyball, or even horseshoe tossing. On Sundays, sit back and enjoy live music. Also available for private functions, Allely House hosts many weddings and corporate events. Buffets or set menus can be arranged for groups. A broad range of regional wines is offered. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tranquility, grace and fine dining |
34 Pomona Road Kumeu Auckland 1250 New Zealand +64 (0)9 412 8622 http://www.gracehill.co.nz/ |
In West Auckland's wine country, Gracehill Vineyard offers buffet and set menus in a charming country garden setting overlooking the vineyards. It specialises in hosting functions from weddings to corporate events where there are also set menus for canapes and hors d'oeuvres. Guests can enjoy lunch in the courtyard or a more cosy dinner by the open fire. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine country dining |
Waikoukou Valley Road Waimauku Auckland 1250 New Zealand +64 (0) 411 8259 http://www.thehuntinglodge.co.nz |
Built in 1868, this lovely colonial cottage, nestled amongst the Matua vineyards, is a special treat away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The Hunting Lodge specialises in hearty local fare, such as seafood chowder, lamb shanks on a sage and onion mash, peppered venison with a juniper berry glaze and desserts such as sticky chocolate fudge brownie. Their excellent web site details all the options from functions and heli-lunching to romantic dinners and accommodation for two. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beachside dining |
200 Beach Road Torbay, North Shore Auckland 1311 New Zealand +64 9 473 5436 |
This restaurant perched upon the sand dunes overlooks beautiful Long Bay Beach. French doors open onto beachside decks for al fresco dining, or close tight against inclement weather. The restaurant accepts bookings for private parties, including weddings. The restaurant's interior features wooden beams and pitched ceiling; windows dominate the seaward aspect. Tables are simply adorned in white linen. The atmosphere is warm and casual. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gulf harbour dining |
Harbour Village Drive Gulf Harbour Auckland 1463 New Zealand +64 9 424 3549 |
Overlooking the marine village and canal basin at Gulf Harbour, Nautilus offers upbeat brasserie-style dining. The interior is stylish and modern with lofty ceilings, polished wooden floors and a bank of bi-fold windows opening out over the canal basin lending an al fresco feeling of space and light. There is seating for over 100 diners. Nautilus features a wood fired pizza oven and a rotisserie expertly handled by a team of experienced international chefs. The service is warm and friendly. Nautilus features a wood fired pizza oven and a rotisserie expertly handled by a team of experienced international chefs. The service is warm and friendly. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 None higher! |
Sky Tower Corner Victoria and Federal Streets Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 912 6000 http://www.skycity.co.nz |
Revolving sedately near the top of the Sky Tower, Orbit offers a menu based on New Zealand's premium fresh food ingredients. Popular with visitors to the city, you will enjoy unsurpassed 360-degree views of the greater Auckland area as you dine. The breakfast menu includes French toast with grilled bacon, sun dried cranberries and maple syrup. For lunch or dinner try Seared Salmon Supreme with basil and roast fennel risotto, scampi tails and mustard aioli. Orbit is fully licensed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Best pies anywhere! |
288 Ponsonby Road Ponsonby Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 361 3685 |
Come here for the best pies in town—the most delicious and best quality imaginable. They make a wide range of inventive and tasty flavours such as Lamb and Mint, Steak and Mushroom, Tandoori Delight, Spinach and Cheese, Spicy Vegetable, and Thai Chilli Beef as well as old favourites like mince and steak. They also serve sandwiches, cakes and espresso coffee. Busy at lunchtime, you can perch at the window bench, or sit at a table on the street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Long traditions |
404 Queen Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 302 0223 |
First opened in 1890, the Queen's Head Tavern, in its grand colonial premises is one of the oldest pubs in Auckland. Today it comprises a large bar, café, brasserie and pub. The Queen's Head draws a good crowd for both lunch and dinner, serving food from snacks to hearty meals such as rump steak with fries. Of course it also does a fine trade serving locals their pint of beer, 11 beers on tap and 22 wines served by the glass. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Fruit-based wines, handcrafted beers |
1171 Coatesville-Riverhead Highway 28 Kumeu Auckland 1250 New Zealand +64 9 412 8595 |
Riverhead Estate offers complimentary tasting of their unique fruit-based wines and handcrafted beers. This is the home of Pilot Bay 100% naturally brewed beer. Glennie's Restaurant, open for brunch, lunch and dinner, features casual dining and drinking in a relaxed atmosphere. With a cosy fireplace and mulled wine in winter, and dining on the al fresco terrace in summer, the Estate caters to variable weather. Function rooms are available for groups of up to 70 people. Traditional hearty fare is the focus of the menu at Riverhead with a full selection of meat dishes, seafood, salads and desserts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cool and contemporary |
425 Tamaki Drive St Heliers Auckland 1005 New Zealand +64 (0)9 575 9969 |
Lava enjoys a delightful vista of the harbour. Cool, white and colonnaded, Lava's attractive exterior is matched by the contemporary, comfortable interior. It is popular at the weekends for hearty brunch. In the evenings the menu is creative and extensive. For an entrée, try clam and crab fritter with smoked tomato coulis and for a main, duck breast and leg confit with ginger kumara mash and how about rhubarb brulee for dessert? Lava is fully licensed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Grape vines and olive groves |
80 Onetangi Road Waiheke Island Auckland 1240 New Zealand +64 9 372 8822 http://www.stonyridge.co.nz/ |
Overlooking vineyards and pastures the cafe provides a relaxing vista to compliment your lunch. Vineyard and olive grove tours/tastings are available to the public at weekends by arrangement. The cafe is equipped with casual garden-style furniture. International dishes are cleverly infused with a taste of New Zealand. Choose from Stonyridge Vineyards Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, and Cabernet Merlot wines. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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