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Hundreds queue for free pizza at Domino’s newest store
Date: 3 Feb 2012Pizza lovers gathered in their hundreds in Wellington on Sunday as Domino’s Pizza celebrated the opening of its newest store in Newtown. Franchisee Tony Li and his team worked tirelessly as they gave away nearly 700 Hawaiian pizzas in just two hours at the new store on Riddiford Street. And while there was a steady queue for the entire two-hour period, a little bit of extra help from nearby stores meant that no one waited more than 10 minutes for their taste buds to be ... more
The art of adventurous dining
Date: 2 Feb 2012Experience a new way of dining and put your trust in the chef with SIDART’s Tuesday Test Kitchen. Award-winning Kiwi chef Sid Sahrawat adds edginess, adventure and a little anticipation to the week with the new dining concept. Your senses will be tested as Sahrawat and his talented team create unique dishes offering diners the opportunity to try exciting new menu ideas. SIDART’s Tuesday Test Kitchen is an eight-course meal comprising the finest locally ... more
Pullman Auckland - a la valentine
Date: 2 Feb 2012It’s the day the world celebrates love and all things romantic. So if you are looking for an indulgent treat to share with your partner, Pullman Auckland’s Valentine’s Day dinner definitely fits the bill. Enjoy the chic setting of Auckland city’s trendiest five star hotel and indulge yourself in a five course menu designed by The Café’s executive chef which includes a complimentary glass of bubbles on arrival. Each course combines the best ... more
The Great Kiwi Flat White - spilling the beans
Date: 29 Jan 2012Australian 'food historian' Michael Symons decides that Wellington has the best flat white in the world. New Zealanders argue with Australians over the origins of the pavlova because it seems their biggest claim to world culinary fame. But Aussies now have a much better gastronomic boast. That's the flat white, which is milk coffee, perfected. It's so good that it's being taken up in London, New York and elsewhere. Trouble is, the flat white turns out to be a joint, trans-Tasman ... more
An evening with Giovanni and Alessandro at Wakatipu Grill
Date: 20 Jan 2012Two of Australia’s leading chefs and restaurateurs are presenting a special dining experience in Queenstown’s Wakatipu Grill. Hilton Queenstown’s signature restaurant Wakatipu Grill is proud to welcome Sydney based celebrity chefs Giovanni Pilu of Pilu at Freshwater and Alessandro Pavoni of Ormeggio at the Spit and Spiedo as they work alongside Wakatipu Grill’s own Peter Thornley to create an exquisite menu for one very special evening. The trio of ... more
Hamilton community groups offered the chance to get more dough
Date: 16 Jan 2012Two Domino’s Pizza stores in Hamilton are on a mission – to donate $10,000 to the community in 2012. Domino’s Pizza stores in Rototuna and Hillcrest, owned by franchisees Anton Pires and Arran Clement, are planning to hold Doughraisers every week throughout next year. Groups will be able to book in a night, where $1 from every pizza sold goes directly to their school, sports team, community organisation or charity. The two stores have run several Doughraisers ... more
Health & Safety tips for restaurant & tavern owners
Date: 5 Jan 2012Restaurants and Taverns present a fun and entertaining venue for patrons, but behind the scenes, much care and diligence must be undertaken to ensure that both workers and patrons remain healthy and safe. Recognising this, Business owners across New Zealand will be receiving the 2012 edition of Pro-Visual Publishing’s Restaurant & Tavern Industry Guide to Safety at no cost. With information provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the guide is split into two ... more
Top regional chefs for auction on TradeMe - bid for a lunch to remember
Date: 20 Dec 2011Looking for the tastiest Christmas gift this year ? Farmers' Markets New Zealand is pleased to present four of NZ’s most Outstanding Regional Chefs for Auction through Trademe - the perfect gift for 2011. This is your chance to get up close and personal with NZ’s best chefs as they cook, bake, steam, fry, grill, slice, chop, dice, grate, boil, roast, knead, poach and taste local, seasonal, regional food. For more details about these Trademe Auctions ... more
Rare chance to taste giant puffball delicacy
Date: 19 Dec 2011A world-renowned delicacy found only in Rotorua and a handful of Northern Hemisphere countries will be added to Mokoia Restaurant’s menu in the New Year. The giant puffball (Calvatia Gigantea) is found on Mokoia Island in the middle of Lake Rotorua and is said to rival the world’s best truffles. It naturally fruits from January until March each year and is not found anywhere else in the Southern Hemisphere. In fact, this large edible species of fungi is native to North ... more
US burger chain in NZ franchise deal
Date: 14 Dec 2011Restaurant Brands New Zealand will roll out a chain of Carl's Jr Restaurants after striking a franchise deal with US owner CKE Restaurants, adding to its existing KFC, Pizza Hut and Starbucks Coffee brands. Restaurant Brands will be the second franchisee for Carl's Jr, which operates two of the restaurants in Auckland. Carl's Jr is strong in the western and south-western states of the US, offering a combination of burgers, burrito-style wraps, and KFC-like chicken options. It focuses ... more
