Gasket Espresso Kitchen, Ellerslie. Photo / Babiche Martens
Check it out
We screeched our car to a halt when we noticed the new Gasket Espresso Kitchen had swung open its doors. Stuart Cross, owner of Velvet coffee roasters, has transformed a dark and grimy working garage into a light and airy space serving spectacular coffee and incredible food.
Check out the whipped avocado and cold smoked salmon on toast or home-made baked beans on kumara and sunflower bread - a great way to rev up your day. 23b Kalmia Rd, Ellerslie, ph (09) 921 52028. Open Mon-Fri, from 6.45am.
First class
Feel like a bit of first-class pampering and attention? Well, we suggest taking the Gold Class option at Event Cinemas. Imagine watching a movie, feet up, a glass of bubbles in hand and an on-call waiter to deliver you refreshments. It's bliss and tickets are only $20 for screenings on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays until March 21.
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