Start with a drink: Rockefeller
"Epic water fail!” the waiter said. If only the water was the only fail encountered that evening. It was, however, entertaining. Not the kind of entertaining that makes you think “I must come back for more”, mo...
Start with a drink: NZ Boutique Wine Festival
What does grown up feel like? Are we there yet? Is this it? How will we know when we’ve matured?
Thanks to the colleagues and acquaintances who along the way have told me to “grow up” and “act my age”. Fair ...
Start with a drink: Indochine
Eating lunch at your desk is like imagining you are at the beach. And if you live in a city like Auckland, it is like imagining, while sitting inside your room at a beach-side resort. Ridiculous. Now get out a...
8.8
Start with a drink: Apero
Some days I just need sanctuary. Preferably with fine wine and tasty food. But on those heart wearing days, I don’t want to think. Decisions are beyond me. By that time, a list to wrestle wine choices from is ...
Start With A Drink: O’Connell Street Bistro Pop-Up At Vivace – May 23 – 27
She is the one ex that I get the pity stare for. “How is she?” they ask me, and “are you still in touch with…?”. The reply is always the same. She’s terrific. In Sydney and in love, with a genuinely great man w...
8.9
Start with a drink: Saan
"Just you dining?" asks the maitre-d. "Yup, just me." Momentary discomfort. "Will anybody be joining you?" "Nope. Just me" Awkward silence. It's ok, no sympathetic look required, let's just head to a table, I'...