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CHANGES AFOOT AT FALLS RETREAT

From Sunday 21st March the Bistro at The Falls Retreat will no longer be operating for casual dining. Celebrating 10 years this year, owners Emma Walters and Brad King have spent time revisiting their business strategy and have decided to refocus on the core of why they started the business: creating experiences. This means their popular cooking and gardening workshops, their Paddock to Plate Dining Experience, weddings and elopements, functions and other special events as well as their boutique accommodation offering. Emma said, "This is not the end, it’s an evolution. We are excited to start focusing on offering unique food experiences, special events and workshops where we can showcase our paddock to plate ethos. Our aim is to continue to connect our guests with food, nature and each other."

GREAT NEW ZEALAND FOOD SHOW, 1ST – 2ND MAY

The Great NZ Food Show is back and ready to take your tastebuds on a culinary journey. This year’s line-up of celebrity chefs includes author and broadcaster Peta Mathias, entertainer and food editor Nici Wickes, as well as locals like Lydia Davis (Little S and P) and Brad King (The Falls Retreat). New owners Core Events are excited to be taking the reins of this iconic event, and as well as keeping firm favourites they have some exciting new developments. “We couldn’t be more excited about bringing our own flavour to this event,” says Ammie Hardie. "This year we’re focused on creating an experience that combines everything we love about our Waikato foodie scene."

Be it discovering the culinary secrets of your favourite chefs, tasting delicious edibles, or learning a new cooking skill, The Great NZ Food Show is a day out full of fun and flavour that will leave a lasting impression well after the gates close. www.greatnzfoodshow.co.nz

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