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Eating Out Guide
SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES!
At Channel Mag we’ve been ‘Doing it Local’ for years. That’s what this magazine is all about. Our local Bars & Eateries need us to support them more than ever in these uncertain times with most doing great take-out options in level three and we can’t wait until the Covid Traffic Lights change in coming weeks so we can all dine in again. Let’s support our local Hospo businesses!
COVID-19 Recovery
For our businesses and our community
DEVONPORT
Akdeniz Bar Cafe Restaurant
Offering Persian and Mediterranean cuisine in Devonport Village.
5/15 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 600 2125 www.akdenizdevonport.co.nz Buona Sera Restaurant
Great Italian cuisine from great ingredients. Mangiamo - Let's Eat!
99 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 445 8133 www.buonasera.co.nz
Cafe Hung Viet
Traditional flavours of Vietnamese cuisine brings authentic Hanoi meals to the North Shore.
101 Victoria Rd, 09 446 3368 www.cafehungviet.co.nz Corellis
Great tasting home-style fare at a great price.
46 Victoria Road Devonport, 09 445 4151 www.corelliscafe.co.nz
Devon on the Wharf
A little slice of heaven for tastes of Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine.
1 Queen's Parade, 09 445 7012 www.devononthewharf.nz
Fish Kitchen
Extensive seafood menu plus their signature 'fish 'n' chips' - the best fresh fish in the best location.
1/1 Queens Parade, Devonport Wharf. 09 445 1777 www.fishkitchen.co.nz
Flying Rickshaw
Honest and simple authentic Indian cuisine.
97 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 445 7721 www.flyingrickshaw.co.nz Manuka Cafe and Restaurant
Mediterranean inspired cuisine and friendly customer service.
49 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 445 7732 www.manukarestaurant.co.nz
Portofino Devonport
Very popular Italian Restaurant in the heart of Devonport Village.
26 Victoria Rd, 09 445 3777 www.portofinodevonport.co.nz Sigdi Indian Restaurant
The freshest and finest ingredients guarantee the best quality curries - all GF.
161 Victoria Rd, Devonport, 09 445 1546 www.sigdi.co.nz Signal Hill Restaurant
Serves classic NZ fare with an extensive drinks list in Devonport’s most iconic homestead.
24 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 445 0193 www.signalhill.co.nz The Patriot
Your Devonport Pub - owned by locals, for locals.
14 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 445 3010 www.thepatriot.co.nz Vic Road Kitchen
Serving up fresh, seasonal NZ produce in a rustic Mediterranean style.
57-59 Victoria Road, Devonport. 09 445 9797 www.vicroadkitchen.co.nz Vondel
Well thought out, great tasting food for vegans, meat lovers and everybody in between.
8 Victoria Road, Devonport, 09 446 6444 www.vondel.co.nz
TAKAPUNA
Alforno Italian Restaurant
Delicious Italian and Mediterranean food cooked with passion.
34 Anzac Street, Takapuna. 09 488-0179 www.alforno.co.nz Aubergine Restaurant
Premium European and Mediterranean style dining
129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 489 3104 www.aubergine.co.nz Big Tikka
Indian cuisine… using bold flavours & reinterpreting classic dishes in a contemporary way.
458 Lake Road, Takapuna. 09 974 2241 www.bigtikka.co.nz Botticelli Restaurant & Wine Bar
A popular Italian eatery, serving Takapuna for over 27 years
Anzac Street, Takapuna. Phone 021 910 999 www.botticelli.co.nz
Burger Burger Eat Street, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 390 5348 www.burgerburger.co.nz Catnapper Arms
A favourite local with great food with great daily specials
136 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 486 6330 www.catnapperarms.co.nz Dantes Pizza & Casa Pasta
Wood Fired Pizzas & sensational Pasta in the heart of Taka!
Eat Street, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 486 3668 www.dantes.co.nz
French Rendez-Vous
Welcome to our French restaurant in an amazing and unique lake view location at the heart of Takapuna. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner (to be booked 24 hours in advance) with traditional French dishes like onion soup, beef bourguignon and also lots of gluten free galettes and sweet crêpes. This month: truffle season. Try our lamb shoulder with foie gras and truffle. Book at www.french-rendez-vous-caferestaurant.business.site Or via our Facebook and Instagram accounts: facebook: FrenchRendezvousTakapuna instagram: @frenchrendezvoustakapuna
2a Manurere Avenue – Right next to The PumpHouse Takapuna 09 487 0009
TAKAPUNA
El Humero
Traditional Colombian-Style Barbecue restaurant – yum!
Eat Street, 40 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 489 9973 www.elhumero.co.nz Florrie McGreals Irish Pub
The best place in Takapuna to have a beer, meet some old friends or make some new ones. Great food as well!
Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 486 6330 www.florriemcgreals.co.nz
Nanam
Takapuna's award-winning Nanam Restaurant recently voted as best neighborhood restaurant, Metro Top 50 and NZ's 100 Best Restaurants by Cusine is humbled to offer an array of Filipino (Asian and Spanish-inspired) tapas and delectable wine and cocktail selections for our locals.
Book and dine with your special date, a group get-together or stop by for their locals $35 Lunch set menu.
TAKAPUNA
8848 Restaurant & Bar
Authentic Nepalese and Indian cuisine in the heart of Takapuna with a vast menu of both traditional Indian dishes and Nepalese specialties. Tastes from the Himalayan region... inspired by Himalayan spices blended and crafted by their chefs with 20 plus years of experience. "8848 was some of the best Indian fusion food I’ve had in a long time and a really nice introduction to Nepalese cuisine. I'll be going back there to dine in and also on the nights I want takeaways.” - Channel Magazine, April 2021 Dine-in or take away. Also catering for large group bookings and functions. Parking is easy as well with the new 420 space Toka Puia carpark only metres away.
8848 Restaurant & Bar, 17 Huron Street, Takapuna OPEN Monday to Sunday 10am - 10:30pm 09 489 9911 www.8848indiancuisine.co.nz
TAKAPUNA
Francs Bar & Diner
Beachside diner smacks of fresh fish, crisp lager, flopping jandals and easy service from sunrise to sunset.
Main Beach, The Strand, Takapuna. 09 488 0016 www.joylab.co.nzfrancs Madam Woo
Takes inspiration from traditional Malaysian hawker food, drawing influence from Malaysian, Chinese and other Asian cultures.
486 Lake Road, Takapuna, 09 489 4601 www.madamwoo.co.nz
Sakebar Nippon Japanese Restaurant
Located under the Monterey Cinema. An authentic Japanese Izakaya restaurant with a friendly and lively atmosphere, private area for groups with karaoke and buffet style menu. BOOKINGS: www.sakebar.co.nz
GROUP BOOKINGS: joy@sakebar.co.nz
TAKAPUNA
Open Tues-Sun, Closed Mondays and public holidays. 32-34 Anzac Street,Takapuna, 09 486 2249 www.sakebar.co.nz
Mamak Malaysian Street Food
Tasty Malaysian Street Food eatery under the Sentinel building.
Huron/Northcroft Streets, Takapuna. 09 486 0122 www.mamaktakapuna.co.nz Mexico
Inspired by the streets of Mexico, food created to deliver complex layers of flavour across a range of shareable dishes.
McKenzies Precinct, 4 The Strand, Takapuna. 09 489 6781 www.mexico.net.nz
SmokePit & Buoy
SmokePit & Buoy (located inside The Spencer Hotel on Byron Avenue) is an American style BBQ restaurant with a Kiwi twist. An extensive menu with something that appeals to every taste, including the popular grill platter for two; featuring BBQ wagyu beef brisket and pork ribs. Open daily for lunch and dinner, and a worthwhile visit on Sunday for a full breakfast buffet 8-11.30am, plus great value burger + beer meal deals on big sports weekends. Thursday & Friday cocktail hour features $8.00 cocktails 4pm – 7pm
Open Daily Level 1, The Spencer Hotel 9 – 17 Byron Ave, Takapuna, Ph 09 916 4982
TAKAPUNA
Regatta Bar & Eatery
Your slice of Ibiza, right here on the Shore. Stunning sea views, premium beer, bloody good wine and fresh seafood.
Main Beach, The Strand, Takapuna. 09 488 0040 www.joylab.co.nzregatta Sake Bar Nippon
Traditional Japanese (Isakaya style) cuisine in a lively fun setting to experience the sites and sounds of busy Japan!
32 Anzac Street, Takapuna. 09 486 2249, www.sakebar.co.nz Thai Takapuna
Popular Thai cuisine in the heart of Takapuna
44 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 973 4259 www.thaitakapuna.co.nz The Elephant Wrestler
Your larger than life local in the heart of Taka with an outdoor courtyard to boot. Selection of crafty beverages and food that’s undeniably Kiwi.
Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 489 8030 www.joylab.co.nzelephant-wrestler Tok Tok Kitchen
Always busy, a unique restaurant with Asian fusion cuisine near the beach.
129 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 489 3988 www.toktok.co.nz
Taylors on Hurstmere
Takapuna's friendliest little wine and tapas bar and everyone's favourite local just around the corner from the Bruce Mason theatre.
TAKAPUNA
NEED TO KNOW:
Book your Christmas function with us! Packages to suit up to 35 people, no venue hire! $75 Champagne Happy Hour this summer in our Veuve Clicquot Al fresco area! 5-7pm daily. New Years Eve Party! $50 per ticket includes Glass of Veuve Clicquot Champagne and Sharing platter for the table! Live music and open until late!
Tokyo Bay
Modern Japanese cuisine from kitchen run by experienced sushi master Mr Chikara Sato, a ‘fugu’ blowfish licensed sushi chef.
Main Beach, The Strand, Takapuna. 09 390 7188 www.tokyobay.co.nz Tucks & Bao Street Food
Tasty street-food inspired dishes from around the world.
70 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. 09 486 1615 www.tucksandbao.co.nz Winner Winner Takapuna
Healthy, fast, fresh dinners or lunches with yummy chicken a focus!
16 Anzac Street, Takapuna. 09 486 0755 www.winnerwinner.co.nz
MILFORD
Anokha Indian Restaurant
Long been a destination choice for Indian food lovers, specialising in North Indian Cuisine – authentic curry, tandoori dishes and freshly baked breads.
140 Kitchener Rd, Milford. 09 489 1499 www.anokha.co.nz
Blake's Providore
Check out Blake’s large range of healthy, hearty, chef-made meals. Perfect to keep in the freezer for when you want a treat or just a night off cooking. All you need to do is pop it in the oven and enjoy! In store, you’ll also find fresh coffee, delicious healthy cabinet food including salads, sandwiches, filos and more. Gourmet catering is also available for any function from lunch meetings to dinner parties. Let Blake do the cooking for you and enjoy convenience without compromise! Pop into store or order online for delivery at www.blakesprovidore.co.nz.
Monday to Thursday: 9am-6pm, Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday: 7am-2pm 89 Kitchener Road, Milford 09 486 5711 www.blakesprovidore.co.nz
MILFORD
Cave À Vin
Natural wines and food to share – locals love this place!
146 Kitchener Rd, Milford. www.caveavin.co.nz Jazzy’s Cafe & Pizzeria
Serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Cafe style brekkie, Fresh HomeMade pizzas, delicious Sri Lankan meals and more!
5 Milford Rd, Auckland. 09 481 6582 www.jazzys.net Langkawi Restaurant
Popular Malaysian local that has been here for around 25 years. BYO restaurant and also offers a range of well-priced wines.
122 Kitchener Road, Milford. 09 486 2700 Monthien Thai Restaurant
Popular Thai eatery in the heart of Milford. Real Thai real taste and best service!
142 Kitchener Rd, Milford. 09 488 0409 www.monthien.co.nz Musashi Japanese Cuisine Milford
Serves everything you expect from your authentic Japanese restaurants but with a twist. Menu of Japanese cuisine, built around local taste and ingredients.
212 Kitchener Road, Milford. Phone 489 5977 www.musashirestaurant.co.nz
PYM’s of Milford
MILFORD
The popular neighbourhood Milford Village bar & eatery opened by a trio of passionate locals – Craig, Jacqui and Sarah. Try their Pym’s Classic Prawn Cocktail and a Pimm’s Royale – their signature drink. Excellent drinks selection with simple but great food, including burgers, sharing platters, chicken liver pate, Limoncello cheesecake (and more!). This is one of Milford’s best locals – visit their great website (www.pymsofmilford.com) or just drop in. You’ll love it.
Open 7 days a week, 4pm until close. Lunch time group bookings available upon request. 154 Kitchener Road, Milford. www.pymsofmilford.com
Talay Thai Restaurant
Delicious authentic Thai cuisine. Using only the freshest ingredients with vegetarian, vegan options and Gluten free dishes.
83-85 Kitchener Rd, Milford. 09 489 9568 www.talaythai.co.nz
Don Japanese Restaurant
Local Japanese that offers great service, a variety of authentic dishes with good drinks list to match.
1 Milford Rd, Milford. 09 379 2834
The Milford Cafe, Bar & Restaurant
For brunch, lunch & dinner. Classics, re-imagined and modernised – the best in fine coffee, wine and delicious food.
7 Milford Road, Milford. 09 488 9388, www.themilford.co.nz
Venice Italian Restaurant
A friendly local of Italian cuisine lovers passionate about cooking Italian food combined with a splendid collection of fine wines.
91 Kitchener Road, Milford. 09 486 4157 www.venicerestaurant.net
Stanley Avenue
Wine Bar & Bistro
MILFORD
Stanley Avenue is a relaxed, smart, wine bar and bistro where people can come and enjoy a light snack or sophisticated meal paired with an interesting wine offering. Stanley Avenue is a great for dinner, as well an excellent spot for afternoon drinks and offers a brand new lunch menu.
Stanley Avenue Wine Bar & Bistro 52 East Coast Road, Milford Open Tues & Wed 3pm to 10pm; Thurs 12pm to 10pm; Fri 12pm to 11pm; Sat 12pm to 11pm. Closed Sunday and Monday. Ph 09 410 0066 Visit: www.stanleyavenue.co.nz
SMALES FARM, TAKAPUNA
Fantail & Turtle
A popular bar and eatery with alfresco vibe and great food!
Goodside at Smales Farm. 09 486 0644 www.fantailandturtle.co.nz
Shake Out
Serving up a highly addictive menu of burgers, sides, shakes and sundaes – fast.
Goodside at Smales Farm. 09 489 8223 www.shakeout.co
Soho Thai
Taking the art of traditional Thai cooking and giving it a modern twist.
Goodside at Smales Farm. 09 972 2711 www.sohothaikitchen.com
The Grange Bar & Bistro
A favourite all-day bar and bistro. Making the most of the best & fresh NZ produce.
Goodside at Smales Farm. 09 972 9060 www.thegrangetakapuna.co.nz
BELMONT /HAURAKI
Daily Bread
Daily Bread's freshly baked loaves and perfect pastries are made every morning at their Belmont outpost where their new sit down menu, petanque court and kids playground gives locals even more reason to visit.
If you don't feel like venturing out, try their new delivery option where you can receive all their baked goods delivered the next day. Delivering safely all throughout lockdowns to your door.
BELMONT
Dailybread.co.nz 43 EVERSLEIGH RD AUCKLAND 0622 7am - 3pm daily hello@dailybread.co.nz www.instagram.com/dailybreadnz/
EAST COAST BAYS
El Greco Greek and Italian Eatery
A touch of the Mediterranean in the Bays! – the locals try to keep it a secret, it’s good!
1 The Esplanade, Campbells Bay. 09 475 5772 www.elgreco.co.nz Paper Moon
One of the Bay's favourite dining and drinking spots – for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or drinks into the evening.
437 Beach Road, Mairangi Bay. 09 479 8872 www.papermoon.org.nz Montrose Cafe, Bistro & Bar
A Mairangi Bay local known for consistently good food and hospitality!
1 Montrose Terrace, Mairangi Bay. 09 478 9610 www.montrose.org.nz Ristorante La Spiaggia
One of the best Italian restaurants on the Shore – Maria and Emilio never disappoint!
470 Beach Road, Murrays Bay. 09 475 5643 www.laspiaggia.co.nz
21 Days Bar & Brasserie
Named after the process of aging beef 21-28 days. Great food, some say best meat on the Shore!
37 Clyde Road Browns Bay. 0800 21 3297 www.21days.co.nz NORTHCOTE POINT
The Engine Room
Since 2006, a neighbourhood bistro that is simply one of the best in NZ!
115 Queen Street, Northcote Point. Phone 480 9502 www.engineroom.net.nz Clarence Rd Eatery
An all day cafe/restaurant in the historic building that includes Bridgeway Cinema. You’ll love it!
124 Queen Street, Northcote Point. Phone: 09 480 9600 www.clarencerdeatery.nz Northcote Tavern
We reckon one of the best places for pub food on the Shore!
37 Queen Street, Northcote Point. 09 480 7707 www.northcotetavern.co.nz
BIRKENHEAD
Abruzzo Ristorante Italiano
Authentic Italian cuisine as warm as the Mediterranean sun.
13 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead. 09 418 4202 www.abruzzi.co.nz Birkenhead Brewing Company
Classic 100 year old kauri villa with a tavern atmosphere for true kiwi hospitality.
17 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 320 5055 www.bbc.kiwi Blitza Pizza
Authentic Italian pizzas and mouthwatering Mediterranean cuisine.
9 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 480 5006 www.blitzapizza.co.nz Burrito House
Passionate about providing delicious and high-quality Mexican food.
17 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead. 09 418 2095 www.burritohouse.co.nz Chef Rasa Sayang
Finest authentic Malaysian food.
25 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead. 09 419 9788 Dutch Delight
A bite of Holland right here in Auckland - the only Dutch restaurant in NZ.
3 Birkenhead Ave, Birkenhead. 09 418 1390 www.dutchdelight.co.nz Jose's Cantina
Jose's Mexican food is compulsive and the margaritas are addictive.
12-14 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 218 6162 www.josescantina.co.nz Thai Yum Food Hut
Authentic Thai food in Birkenhead.
23 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 480 6799 www.thaiyum.net.nz The Curry Master
Experience Indian food at it’s finest.
18 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 480 7211 www.thecurrymaster.co.nzbirkenhead The Good Home
Honest homestyle cooking at its best.
83 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 480 0066 www.thegoodhomebirkenhead.co.nz The Junction Eatery
Fully licensed cafe and bistro, sourcing the best local produce.
39 Birkenhead Avenue, Birkenhead. 09 480 8111 www.thejunctioneatery.co.nz Moxie Restaurant
A much loved restaurant serving modern cuisine and setting high standards at Birkenhead Point.
82 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead Point. 09 419 9082 www.moxierestaurant.co.nz Mulan Malaysian Restaurant
Authentic flavours of South East Asia with home-style Malaysian cuisine.
243 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead. 09 480 2806 www.mulan.co.nz Primerose Thai Cuisine
Traditional Thai dishes known for excellent aroma, flavour and taste.
6 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead. 09 418 0555 www.primerosethaicuisine.co.nz Tasty Tiny Thai Restaurant
Unique Thai experience with authentic dishes bursting with flavour.
52d Mokoia Road, Birkenhead. 09 418 4999 www.tastytinythai.co.nz China Hong Kong Cuisine
Tasty Chinese and Asian food.
64 Mokoia Road, Birkenhead. 09 480 1168 www.hongkongchinesecuisine.co.nz
COVID-19 Recovery
EATING OUT ON THE SHORE
Monthly Eating Out Guide
Channel Magazine is supporting our local bars and eateries with very good value advertising options in our monthly Eating Out on the Shore pages. Feature articles, adverts and listings.
For more information contact the Channel Mag team… Liz Cannon, Phone 021-204-3395 or email: liz@channelmag.co.nz Kim McIntosh, Phone 021-419-468 or email: kim@channelmag.co.nz
Next issue: February 2022, deadline January 18th.
For our businesses and our community
World class ‘Rail Trail’ style cycle trail on its way
By Channel Magazine publisher Aidan Bennett
Over the past few months I have become involved as a trustee and co-chair of a wonderful initiative that involves creating a Rail Trail style cycle trail between Puhoi and Mangawhai. Craig Donaldson has also joined me on the trust as co-chair. This is a trail that we believe will become one of New Zealand’s very best and North Shore residents will love. Craig has a holiday home at Mangawhai and I have a place at Point Wells.
The Matakana Coast Trail Trust is the charitable trust created a few years ago that has been doing all the ground work and planning for this trail. Allison Roe, the former champion marathon runner – and a person well known on the North Shore – has been a driving force behind the project. The trail will become part of New Zealand’s National Cycle Network of trails and paths and is being created to encourage healthy lifestyles and tourism.
“Our vision is to create a world class recreation and adventure trail from Pūhoi in the south, spanning the Matakana Coast region to Mangawhai in the north,” explains Allison Roe. “A trail that offers walking, cycling, mountain biking and horse-riding paths for residents, visitors and tourists. We will establish routes that reveal breath-taking natural features such as waterways, beaches, parks, native bush, places of interest and connect communities. It will be a recreational trail as well as a commuter trail for this growing area in the north.”
The Matakana Coast Trail Trust (MCTT) is working with Government, Auckland Council, Auckland Transport, New Zealand Walking Access Commission, Department of Conservation, NZTA/ Waka Kotahi, Ngati Manuhiri, Te Uri o Hau, the Te Araroa Trail and local land owners to facilitate the planning, fundraising and building of the trail.
MCTT is also collaborating with the Whangarei and Kaipara Council’s and the respective community groups in those areas to ensure the trail will connect seamlessly with the North, ultimately creating New Zealand’s most attractive and popular trail.
“The trust acknowledges the importance of Ngāti Manuhiri as mana whenua,” adds Allison Roe. “It is essential that the project supports the goals of Ngāti Manuhiri.”
“The enormous benefits of this project make it a no-brainer,” says co-chair Craig Donaldson. “The project will create local employment opportunities during the construction period, estimated at 330 jobs, and when it is established and operating around 250 jobs. These will be in sectors such as cycle shops, tourism and hospitality. It will be a catalyst for economic activity. It is proven in other parts of New Zealand and around that world that cycle trails help revitalise small communities and create jobs.”
Other obvious benefits from the trail are an improvement in cycling, running and walking safety. The trail is expected to have patronage of 390,000 annual users of which a substantial number will be tourists. Being so close to the North Shore and Auckland it will draw people from our biggest city.
The trail will be built in three stages. Stage one is Warkwoth to Matakana. Stage two is Puhoi to Warkworth and stage three is Matakana to Mangawhai. There are also a number of connections from the trail to places such as Omaha, Snells Beach and Point Wells.
We are seeking support from those people in the community who share our passion for this wonderful initiative. Feel free to make contact with both Craig and myself (Aidan) should you want to know more.
