11th Mar, 2010
New Zealand, Part 1
Haven't been blogging for a while due to a long anticipated trip to New Zealand and Australia, where food, naturally, was very much the focus.
We started off in Auckland, where my friend, Peter Gordon, has Dine, an elegant restaurant serving his signature fusion food with much flare.
Peter's friends and colleagues made us feel at home in seconds after a attending a proper Kiwi barbecue, with the moistest grilled lamb, a huge selection of fantastic local wines and, finally, an alcohol ignited burst of Maori/Kiwi sing-along.
I would have stayed longer in Auckland if there wasn't so much more we wanted to see. Before leaving, though, we had the most gorgeous breakfast at Dizengoff, with the perfect flat white and poached egg.
Comments
YUM this looks delish! Post stuff from your Australia trip as well - I'd love to see which cafes and restaurants you liked!
Hey,
I love your book and can't wait for "Plenty" to be available.
Glad you are having so much fun in NZ. Do hope you are going to make it to the South Island as well. I am a Cantabrian but lived in Tel Aviv for 14 years where we had a catering business. My partner ( Israeli ) and I have been here in NZ for 7 years now where we have a restaurant on a vineyard just out of Christchurch.
I bought your book at a bookshop here, couldn't not have it after just a quick flick through it, not until after I had purchased did I realise it was such an interesting and significant purchase. I love your style and wish you tasty, happy and safe travels for the rest of your stay in NZ.
Lauren.
@Lauren, that's a fantastic story. I am back in the UK now and shall soon be posting (in installments) the rest of our foodie journey in New Zealand and then Australia.