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Vic’s Picks
1. PACIFICA DISH When winter’s chill starts to bite there is nothing better than a bowl of warming comfort food, so Pacifica’s White Ginger Cafe’s Cottage Pie is just the thing. Owner Janet Walker says, “No matter your age or stage it’s nutritious, delicious and a great choice for those chilly winter lunches. For our older customers, it's a familiar favourite, one that puts them in mind of good old fashioned home cooking and for the not so young – it brings back memories of what Mum or Nana used to serve.” So when you’re in need of a little comfort food this winter, put a visit to Pacifica on your to-do list, and while you are there, check out their gorgeous array of home and giftware, not to mention the everinspiring garden centre.
Pacifica 112 Tara Road, Papamoa
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GALLERY TE PUNA
Looking for an excuse for a day out? Why not a visit to the recently opened Gallery Te Puna and lunch at the gorgeous White House restaurant? Joanne O’Keeffe and Penny Oxnam are the brains behind the gallery, which exhibits carefully curated and handpicked pieces of New Zealand art. Local artist Sophie Evans works on site in the artist studio whilst also holding ceramic workshops. Penny’s vision was to create a space that provides a number of unique opportunities. By bringing art and food together, they now offer a wonderful excuse for a day out as well as the ability to hold unique events for anything from team building to hen’s parties.
www.whitehousetepuna.com FELLOW CARTER MUGS
A reusable coffee cup or two is an essential for any coffee lover! Don’t let your coffee addiction ruin the planet, instead invest in a great cup that will allow you to enjoy coffee on the go with no guilt. Excelso coffee now stock the Fellow Carter Mugs. These reusable cups are designed with your coffee experience in mind, not just durability. With a wide mouth and a thin, comfortable lip, Carter allows you to enjoy the full aroma of your brew and gauge the temperature before you drink. Carter also features a double-walled body for great insulation. With its ceramic interior, Carter ensures that your brew tastes as you intended, without any potential metallic tastes or funky odours. Josie from Excelso is convinced Carter will become your favourite go-to coffee mug.
