Little Mexico Cantina & Tequila Bar

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After a day of touristy things around Auckland we opted for some Mexican for dinner. It was delicious. I’ve eaten tacos in California but can’t vouch for this place’s authenticity. At Little Mexico Cantina & Tequila Bar, Auckland, New Zealand

Fish and chips

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Beer battered fish and chips overlooking the water on a quiet wharf. At Neptune Café & Bar, Auckland, New Zealand

Midnight express

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Midnight express serves great, authentic tasting Turkish however sadly our experience was hindered by a few service hiccups that were sort of made up for. That night there was a ‘special 3 course meal’ however there were far too many … Continue reading

Elliott Stables/El Faro

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Food court and upmarket don’t usually feature in the same sentence, at least not in Sydney’s Chinatown or Cabramatta. Certain “food halls” have popped up that are starting to buck the trend but by and large remain food-court-like. Don’t get … Continue reading

Strawberry farm

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We had heard about the strawberry farm at Mangere from a number of different people by word of mouth. I mean I like fresh strawberries and I guess I don’t mind strawberry icecream but would I travel halfway across town … Continue reading

Auckland night market

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I love good market food. So when there is a good food market I feel like I am in heaven. The concept of bringing lots of people together all vying for your business by preparing fresh and delicious yet affordable … Continue reading

Try It Out Restaurant

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Who knows what the inspiration for the name is but apparently this is one of the more authentic Vietnamese restaurants in Auckland. The price is right and so is the service, which is to say it is abrupt and otherwise … Continue reading

Asiana metro

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To continue our run of Vietnamese food in New Zealand, we decided to start the day with some familiar favourites. Although it is owned by the same people as Restaurant 88 the prices were much more reasonable and the food … Continue reading