by Tash McGill | May 12, 2016 | Eat, Reviews
Last night, I spent the evening in Paris Butter (the restaurant, not the condiment) and I remembered. Firstly, I remembered delicious meals at Vinnies, as I stepped over the familiar V in the entrance tile. And then I remembered Paris, with the winter light crisp in the air and the delight of the menu du jour awaiting me.
by Tash McGill | Feb 16, 2015 | Reviews
There’s nothing quite as thrilling for a foodie than getting to a new restaurant within the first week of opening. Luckily, I have friends who live on Princes Wharf who were equally keen to check out the new neighbourhood local. During our pre-dinner drinks in...
by Tash McGill | Dec 20, 2014 | Reviews
Ebisu is quality Japanese at about the same price point as Masu in Federal St, with less fusion influence. All the classics are there – essential Rainbow roll, karaage and sashimi. Best – the fried flounder served on the deep fried spine from which the...
by Tash McGill | Dec 18, 2014 | Reviews
Simon Gault’s Euro has been an institution on Auckland’s waterfront, particularly if you have a hankering for rotisserie chicken. Recently there’s been a shift at Euro to embrace a new way of eating – less sugars, more whole foods, less...
by Tash McGill | Dec 15, 2014 | Reviews
This is the ‘Something Fishy’ at Apero Food & Wine, the new offering from Leslie and Mo. You’ll find it tucked into a narrow long room on K’Rd. They serve delectable, careful food. The housemade everything is delicious but the sausage by...
by Tash McGill | Jun 20, 2014 | Reviews
I ate at Ostro. The Poussin is beyond belief and a custom Negroni with a hint of fig was delicious. The views of the harbour make for a beautiful afternoon and twilight setting. Drinking at the bar is easy: the backbar selection is substantial and the staff...
