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SCOPE SCOOP WIN

Scope Cafe in Rotorua did it again, scooping the Outstanding Cafe of the Year at the Restaurant Association’s Rotorua Hospitality Awards for the second time in a row. If you haven’t already discovered this gem in Rotorua, you need to!

KITCHEN TAKEOVER

Pop-up restaurant sensation Kitchen Takeover has been nominated for Best Lifestyle Event and Best Arts and Cultural Event in the New Zealand Events Awards. Founder Stacey Jones says, “Kitchen Takeover’s concept is so unique that I still have to pinch myself about how popular it has become. Diners don’t know where they are going until an hour before, what they will be eating or drinking—and the funny thing is … they love it! “It’s a real honour to be recognised for these awards, and we are proud to be playing our part in putting the Bay of Plenty on the map as a culinary destination. There is nothing like it anywhere else in the country and diners are travelling from far and wide for the experience.” The winners will be announced at the Gala Evening at the Toitoi Hawke’s Bay Arts & Events Centre in Hastings on Thursday 30 September.

VETRO TAURANGA

Liz and Christine from Vetro Tauranga needed more storage space, so when the building beside them became available, they snapped it up. This added space has also presented the opportunity for them to create a versatile kitchen and event space which is available for individuals and groups to use. Be it for small food start-ups or those wanting to do cooking classes or demonstrations, or host an event, the opportunities are endless. For more information ask the team at Vetro Tauranga.