CAFE NEWS Black and Gold is new to Albany. Co-owners David Huang (former co-owner of Espresso Workshop) and Kayoko Nakamura are coffee-and-sustainability focused.
Dear Jervois, sister cafe to the popular Little King in Milford, is to open on Jervois Rd this week.
Coming soon to Avondale, Woodworks is an all-day andevening eatery from the team behind Petit Bocal and La Boulange bakeries. Set to open late August or September.
Hole-in-the-wall coffee shop Kaffeine has replaced The Gourmet on Albert St, next to Me Coffee Boutique.
ONLINE COOKIES Moustache Milk & Cookie Bar's delicious cookies - and amazing-looking cookie cake - are now available to order online. Dangerous. See moustache.co.nz.
• The sizzling beef with black pepper from Canton Cafe. It's always worth braving the crowds for.
• Fukoku's Earl Grey martini with shochu, juniper berries, and the perfect amount of orange zest.
MAKE YOUR OWN With Italian eateries taking over, we're intrigued to learn the art of charcuterie. Chef Stefan Lotscher (ex Pure Restaurant) will teach you to make chorizo, pork terrine, pancetta and more in his class at the New Zealand School of Food and Wine. 6pm-9pm, June 16 or 23. $250, book at foodandwine.co.nz.