The Crossing in Westshore adapts with the times

Jamie (left) and (Gina) right are your hosts at The Crossing.

The Crossing in Westshore has opened as a cafe to adapt with times. The regular clientele has changed over the years. Owner Jeremy Bayliss is the first to admit that when he took over almost seven years ago it was a regular stop for bike gangs heading into town. The Crossing is now more likely [...]

New Hawke’s Bay wine tour launches from No 5 Cafe

No 5 Self Drive Wine Tour & Picnic

No 5 Cafe & Larder have launched a new gourmet wine trail around some of Hastings best wineries. There are four wine tasting stops on the trail and at each stop you get to enjoy a dish from your very mini own picnic hamper especially matched by the No 5 kitchen. Talking with owner Johnny [...]

The Thirsty Whale shares their success in 2012

The Thirsty Whale Sundeck

The Thirsty Whale in Ahuriri attracts two distinct crowds. The daytime crowd that comes to enjoy a drink, a meal and the stunning view, and the night time crowd that come to let their hair down at the bar and on the dancefloor. If you’re part of the latter group you may not have visited [...]

New lunch options for Ahuriri workers and weekend visitors

Sol Cafe - Ahuriri

Since we last visited Leeanne she has sold Zest to focus her efforts on Sol Cafe. “With summer coming up, I wanted to introduce a fresh new menu and introduce light meals that appeal to all tastes.” says Leeanne. As the first cruise ship arrives in Hawke’s Bay signalling the true start of summer, cafe’s [...]

F.A.W.C! Syrah at Elephant Hill with John Hawkesby

Lemon posset, torched meringue & palm sugar grissini

The official F.A.W.C. name for this event is Syrah at Elephant Hill with John Hawkesby, yet it offers so much more than simply Syrah and celebrity status. As it’s contribution to the inaugural F.A.W.C event, Elephant Hill has gone to great lengths to ensure that locals and visitors alike are ‘wow’ed’. “We are closing the entire [...]

The Factory farewells Rome in favour of French cuisine

The Factory is now Hawke's Bay French Bistro & Bar

The Factory in Ahuriri opened with a heavy Italian influence back in 2010. With the recent arrival of experienced French chef Jean Vincent Corvest (you’ll be hearing more about Jean), The Factory have been mulling over their European culinary direction. We can tell you exclusively that The Factory has now rebranded as The Factory – [...]

Relaxed beachfront dining at Ahuriri’s restaurant by the sea

Open chicken sandwich accompanied with beetroot&mayo. Delicious.

As spring is well underway in Hawke’s Bay, the sunny days are returning. Boardwalk Restaurant is the only restaurant with direct beach access making it a favourite on warmer days. “We’re starting to see more people around on the boardwalk between the restaurant and the beach.” says co-owner Angela Mackie. It’s not just a summer restaurant [...]

The Old Church invites you to enjoy their next restaurant experience

Picture courtesy of Bob Campbell

Last year you may remember that The Old Church was closed most Friday’s and Saturdays over summer for Private Functions and weddings. The good news is that this Summer they have spread these functions out so that they still have availability for a la carte diners on some Fridays and Saturdays.  ”We plan to open for [...]

Clifton Cafe refreshes their menu to inspire your next Hawke’s Bay weekend

Cape Kidnappers Hawke's Bay

Clifton Cafe in Te Awanga is the furthermost cafe on the Hawke’s Bay coastline offering sensational undisturbed views out to Cape Kidnappers and back towards Napier city. Driving through Te Awanga, reminds me of a bygone era of New Zealand beach life. The suburb is little changed from my childhood holiday memories here. Of course, [...]

Valley D Vine opens it’s doors for an affordable winery restaurant experience

Valley D Vine Linden Estate Winery

Greg Miller opened Esk Valley’s newest restaurant this week and after visiting the Linden Estate winery grounds that the restaurant overlooks, we can see what took Greg with the spot. “I’ve been looking for a place of my own for the last few months and stumbled across it. It’s a treasure nestled in the heart of Esk [...]

 

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