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@JC Black barn. Nice.
I think that is where we did a plant based diet cooking course (actually the wife did, I was just in the vicinity drinking).
They have accommodation too don't they? Stayed at Cape Kidnappers a few years ago, really great but expensive, so an alternative would be good for our next visit.
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@JC said in Lockdown Check In:
@Snowy Yeah the restaurant is closed for good. My bro and I were just saying we should be doing a tour of all the remaining restaurants to make sure they’re still up to standard. So Black Barn next weekend.
That sucks! I loved Elephant Hill.
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@Snowy said in Lockdown Check In:
Stayed at Cape Kidnappers a few years ago
Bet that was right up your street!
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@Virgil said in Lockdown Check In:
Full on here, counting down to the Xmas break now
Yessss!! I've started my Christmas shopping already,love it. Can't wait to cover my house in glitter and lights!
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@Nepia They made the decision to close very early in lockdown. Need overseas tourists to make their business model work. Unsupportable if relying solely on domestic diners Shame.
I was able to get there one last time just before Covid and the Bay is still rich in dining options.
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@JC The Vietnamese cafe in Hastings St is good although its a stretch to call it a restaurant. If it had the little blue plastic chairs it would be very authentic.
Enjoyed Sai when I was down in July although it was more Thai Fusion than traditional and is a bit up itself.
IMO you have two very good Indians in Rasoi and Indigo and the Malay ON marine Parade - can't remember the name but very twee decor It's practically next door to The Dome which is where we were staying - did a good lunch.
Nothing else I can think of and I do agree I have has some shocking ethnic meals in Napier, but for its size you are incredibly fortunate. Hope more don't go the way that Elephant Hill has although when I was last down the place was pumping
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Vietkitchen is really good - eaten there many times. Since we came out of first lockdown into Level 2 we decided that we would do a different Vietnamese restaurant every weekend on the basis that if we can't go there this week we will bring it to us.
Only missed two weekends each time we were up in Russell as they don't have Vietnamese and I couldn't be arsed cooking. Even had it in Hamilton and Napier. Off to Queenstown on Saturday for 5 nights so will have to try out the local. Probably for a lunch as there are too many great dining options in QT area.
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@nzzp said in Lockdown Check In:
@dogmeat @JC have been pointed towards Viet Kitchen in Auckland for good Vietnamese (by some Vietnamese friends of ours).https://vietkitchen.co.nz/
Any other recommendations for great food welcomed!
Sounds great. Love a nice bowl of pho
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@nzzp I haven't had anything that was a disappointment. It would be one of the best in Auckland. We will travel over from the Shore especially. They're South Vietnamese so use more herbs than many Akl restaurants who might just through in a bit of coriander and garden mint. They also use the right cuts of meat so tripe and tendon as well as brisket.
They have a weekly special which is worth asking about. Often more adventurous. The pho is very good as is the bun cha, bun bo hue and banh xeo. They also do excellent Vietnamese coffee.
Friendly staff. Seem to remember us which is a nice welcome. Never been crowded. Plenty of Asian diners.
I'm sure you'll enjoy.