MILFORD NEWS Your monthly update from Murray Hill, Manager of the Milford Business Association.
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Murray Hill
Milford’s a people place Milford Town Centre is such a people-orientated community. My column for this month is all about our people and connecting with local businesses. Two great businesses in Milford Road are the Swiss Bakery & Café and Milford Watch & Clock Centre. Swiss Bakery & Cafe Eveline, owner of the Swiss Cafe & Bakery opened her business way back in 1993. 27 years on it’s firmly imprinted in the fabric of Milford. Eveline knows her regulars on a first name basis – and what they want – often having their coffee made before they have even ordered! Teenagers that came in with their mums back in 1993, are now parents themselves, bringing their own children in to experience the unique selection of treats. Everything is baked on site using the best puff pastry and fillings still made in a timeless and traditional way. One of the most popular treats is called the ‘Naughty Boy’ – a delicious Swiss double layered cookie, complete with jam filling. Many of the products are genuine Swiss recipes from different ‘canton’ (districts) in Switzerland. The premises recently had a complete refit. Callum, the Manager, has worked with Eveline to create a more modern environment for the cafè, both inside and outside in the courtyard, whilst retaining the cafè’s Swiss heritage. There’s a lovely living-wall effect introduced and new plants provide a soft haven where you can relax and enjoy being surrounded by the colour from the Milford beautification project. Design is by Cara at Kings Plant Barn and planting by the Milford Rotary team, assisted by Mike the business association’s gardener. It has all come together beautifully.
Callum, the Manager, has worked with Eveline to create a more modern environment for the cafè, both inside and outside in the courtyard… Callum started with the business seven years ago, as his first after school job and is now a qualified chef who found his passion working in the bakery. He is also Leonie’s fiancée (Eveline’s youngest daughter) – so there’s a love story here as well, which apparently went under the radar for some time! Customer service is top of the list for Callum, who has the ‘gift of the gab’ and true to his English heritage, loves football
– playing for local Takapuna United. As well as delicious treats and great coffee, there are also gifts that are a little bit different, so make sure you pop in and see Eveline, Callum and the team at the Swiss Cafe & Bakery in Milford Road. Milford Watch & Clock Centre Milford Watch and Clock Centre is one of the oldest businesses in Milford. When I was talking with the owners, Tim and Christina, they told me the business was started over 40 years ago by the original owner, Arthur Eckstein. Tim and Christina celebrated 10 years ownership in April this year – in lockdown! Tim is a Horologist – a qualified watchmaker – something of a rarity in this digital age. Tim used to work from home on watch and clock
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