eating out ALFRESCO From street eats to degustation menus and farmers’ markets, Auckland’s dining scene is deliciously diverse.
MULTICULTURAL DINING Find traditional spaghetti at Puglia Ristorante Italiano in Kingsland, a genuine Italian restaurant with Italian owners and daily-made pasta. Grab a quick Latin snack at Fonda, the latest Mexican diner, or try Japanese Sashimi Bar Ajimi, for an authentic street food experience. You won’t find a better Chinese dumpling this side of Shanghai than those along Dominion Rd, and nearby Sandringham is your go-to for Indian fare. Ponsonby Rd fuses flavours from across the world, and South Auckland is the king of South Pacific dishes. Don’t miss Mangere Food Market every Saturday from 7am until 2pm. ABOVE, BOTH: © Puglia, Kingsland, Central Auckland
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Head in any direction and you’ll find superb alfresco dining. Centrally, the Wynyard Quarter and Drake Street feature street-spilling eateries and elevated courtyards, while the deck at Hilton’s FISH Restaurant affords expansive harbour views. Head north to Takapuna’s The Strand for a row of beach-fronting hangouts, or continue to Brick Bay Wines in Matakana to dine beside the vines. Southern bound? Head to Bracu and sit under shaded olive trees, or venture north-west to Kumeū, where The Tasting Shed boasts a cabana on the lawn.
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