Secrets in the City: Tasty and Stylish Finds

Scarecrow
33 Victoria St East
For the perfect lazy Sunday morning, take a stroll in Albert Park and make your way down the hill to Scarecrow cafe. The no fuss seasonal menu is fresh and delicious, with great coffee and a selection of locally sourced food, drinks, flowers and gifts. It's an oasis in amongst the hustle and bustle of the city.

Little & Friday Tuckshop
16 Durham Ln
Hidden down a back-alley is Little and Friday's petite city outpost. Serving up their cult brioches, donuts and sausage rolls, there are also salads and coffee for a quick and easy takeaway work lunch. It pays to visit early, so you don't miss out on your favourite sweet or savoury treat.

Pop Nails at Dry & Tea
City Works Depot, Cnr Wellesley St East & Nelson St
This nail bar is a one-stop shop, inside hair salon Dry and Tea — so you can book a blow-dry and get your nails done in one easy trip. Choose from a simple manicure or go all out with decorative nail art. See Pop Nails' Instagram account (@ilovepopnails) for inspiration; the options are limitless.

World of Flavours
Don't miss the best street food prepared by the city's top restaurant chefs at the Street Eats Food Festival on Sat Aug 6 at Shed 10 on Queens Wharf. Think Mexican, Thai, Indian, Middle Eastern, Spanish, Vietnamese and more, all served up at this fun family-friendly affair. Tickets are $5 on the door (supervised children are free).American Express card members receive two free entries. See heartofthecity.co.nz/street-eats for details.

Giapo
279 Queen St
There's often a long queue before you even make it in the door to Giapo, but trust us, it's worth the wait. This one-of-a-kind ice cream parlour features innovative handmade ice cream, gelato and sorbet, in a vast array of traditional and out-of-this-world flavours.

See a different side to your city. There are 50 secrets waiting to be discovered at heartofthecity.co.nz/lovebites