Mister D turns One

Braised duck risotto

In one short year, Mister D has shown how it’s done, when it comes to serving Hawke’s Bay for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinners. From 6am in the morning through till last orders late at night, they have worked tirelessly over the last year to bring us what they themselves expect from a dining experience. [...]

Scholars Taradale – try something new together

Duck confit

Scholars Restaurant had around 30 something guests enjoying the 60 something capacity restaurant located on EIT’s campus in Taradale on my visit. This place is run entirely by students as I wrote about last July. The front of house team were on their fifth day of service, so you’re experiencing the beginning stage of many [...]

Coastal Delight at Clifton Café

The Thai Beef Salad

Sue Robinson and Trevor Hanson took on the lease of Clifton Café last July, they and their team have had a full-on ten months at the coastal institution. Since Sue and Trevor took charge, she’s added to the rustic décor and developed the menu of fresh and hearty café cuisine, while continuing the general vibe [...]

Moana Park Winery – Support Moana in May

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Moana Park Winery was recently struck by vandalism costing Dan Barker and his team $165,000 in lost Merlot wine. That’s 8,250 bottles of wine. Now we’re doing our bit to help by telling everyone to buy a bottle of Moana Park Wine either at a restaurant, at the winery or a local retailer in May. [...]

Get your favourite takeaway restaurant a FREE ordering app PLUS $100 meal credit for you

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Winter is the time when takeaways take off in Hawke’s Bay. With the cooler weather and the sun setting just that little bit earlier, restaurant takeaway goes on the up. Since last winter, many if not all of us own smartphones. We want you to be able to use them to full effect this winter [...]

Mint adds affordable lunchtime dining

Pork Belly and white beans

Adding Lunch into the mix at Mint Restaurant on Marine Parade will make it easier for local office types to drop by for a bite. Now that the main dining area has been shunted forward of the bar, you’re almost guaranteed a table with a view at lunchtime whether you work locally or not. Talking [...]

The Station Bar tweaks their Autumn menu

The Mexican Burger

Next time you drop in at The Station Bar you’ll notice table talkers with a new snack menu range of tasters to enjoy. The main menu has also been tweaked but don’t worry, all your regular favourites will still be there. David Perreaux and the kitchen team have been re looking at their menu as [...]

Elephant Hill Winery Restaurant – autumn update

Beef tartare, puffed black rice, wasabi ice cream & pickled chioggia.

  The Autumn Menu has arrived Beef tartare has always been a favourite dish of mine and it’s been a while since I’ve seen it as a regular choice on a Hawke’s Bay menu. The trick with a good tartare is getting a good texture to balance out what is essentially raw beef. The puffed [...]

Tweet2eat Out Award

Awards tend to rank things in an order yet in real life most experiences are subjective. Panels, judges and all that help yet what really matters is what you, the individual experience. If it’s fun, fresh, local and recommended we hope you can find it on Tweet2eat. What if a socially driven Hawke’s Bay award [...]

Restaurant 399, Te Mata Peak in Havelock North – April Fools

399 Restaurant - Te Mata Peak, Havelock North

This was our attempt at April Fools 2013. Some were excited, some were undecided and some weren’t fooled for a second Restaurant 399 is the newest addition to Hawke’s Bays thriving restaurant scene. Until recently, most of the new dining spots had been opening up in Napier and Hastings. Havelock North has missed out on [...]

 

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