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The Gables restaurant in Russell, Bay of Islands (2011)©
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The 'Net is a great source of information. Have a look at:
Dining Out
Dining Out
DineFind has wide New Zealand coverage.
In Northland, on our honeymoon in Russell at the end of 2002 we had very nice meals at The Gables on The Strand - we went back to the latter three times in 2011. Near Whangarei the Parua Bay Tavern is a pleasant lunch venue. In the suburb of Onerahi TopSail is excellent. We also enjoy Pimarn Thai in the CBD, and No.8 Whangarei and Mokoba Coffee House at the Town Basin.
In Mission Bay, Auckland, I have had good meals at part of the Italian restaurant chain Portofino.
Wellington has a good variety of restaurants. I sometimes ended up dining at Shed 5 or Dockside for business lunches.
In the Wairarapa I have dined at the White Swan in Greytown.
In London I found the Pret A Manger chain great for a quick lunch.
Dockside Restaurant in Wellington (2000)©
Wine and Cider
Wine and Cider
Northland Winegrowers - for information about our local product
Veuve Clicquot - from Reims, France
Wine Spectator - again from the US
Winebusiness.com - US orientated
At our wedding we had a beautiful New Zealand sparkling wine, Cloudy Bay Pelorus.
Spirits and Liqueurs
Spirits and Liqueurs
Jura - single malt scotch whisky
Cointreau - from France, this orange-based liqueur is one of my favourites
Appleton Estate - rum from Jamaica
Mount Gay - rum from Barbados
Black Collar Distillery - from the Bay of Islands, New Zealand
Prenzel - from Marlborough, New Zealand, producing fruit schnapps and liqueurs
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