See Restaurant with Antonio Puelma

A FEW OF MY favourite things

WITH ANTONIO PUELMA // SEE RESTAURANT

Smell and feel the southerly air, watch the thermometer fall and yes finally get them winter woollies out to air. With winter rapidly approaching and the new border bubble open to travel across the Atlantic, I want to take you to an amazing place where snow bunnies, adventure seekers and foodies alike can’t resist.

Of course, I am referring to Queenstown. Nestled amongst the Valley of the Giants, this place amazes you from the minute you fly in through the mountains and the wind eddies giving you slight worry. Or if you are driving in, Arthur’s Pass can challenge your driving abilities. Nevertheless, it is not how you get there, but how amazing it is when you arrive.

That’s enough of the amazing snow and wonderful vistas. Let’s talk about food.

Everywhere is exceptional and the quality of the produce exceeds its reputation. There is a lot of pride amongst Queenstown restaurant owners, and all claim to have the best. They are most likely right, as we truly have enjoyed every meal that we have had there over the years.

But there is one place that we always go back to - Fergburger. This world-recognised burger joint is amazing. Nested in the middle of town, it’s a place you can’t miss. Not because of the character of the building, but the line-up of clients trying to get a hold of a bit of this bun paradise is constant. The atmosphere that this place radiates draws you in like a giant magnet, and once you are in, the cold beer flows and it’s noisy and busy. Before you even know it, the gates to burger heaven open.

My favourite arrives, the Big Al. Here’s my order: Big Al $18.90 - Al delivers a double serving of prime New Zealand beef (3/4lbs), lashings of bacon, a whole lot of cheese, two eggs, beetroot, lettuce, tomato, red onion, relish and a big wad of aioli. You can’t go past ordering sides – salt and pepper squid $9.50, hand-cut salt and pepper squid with wasabi mayonnaise – $8.90.

Did I finish it? Of course I did… and three pints of Heineken!

Not a matter of if, but when you are in Queenstown, Fergburger is a must visit.

I would like to take the opportunity to say “Thank you” to the Magic team for their ongoing support to our business and providing a magazine that MATTERS. ca Owner of the beautiful See Restaurant at Mooloolaba, Chilean-born Antonio is a massive fan of food with flavour and travels around to world to find the best flavours. Antonio and his wife Wendy are a power team that are rarely away from their beloved restaurant. Their friendly demeanour and service brings the locals back time and time again.

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