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HELENE RAVLICH:
LOCALS LOVING LOCAL
It’s been said before and it will most definitely be said again: the past year has been one that we could never have planned for - and the pandemic’s impact on the global hospitality scene has been monumental. Favourite restaurants have been forced to close due to lost revenue, whilst others have pivoted (to use a well-worn cliché) to a whole new business model. Things have definitely changed, but hope is on the horizon with new openings a plenty and much deliciousness to be had. In order to celebrate and highlight our own local hospitality heroes, we asked some of our favourite local people to name their top picks from around our inner central neighbourhood. Read on, take note, and get planning that next date now. Chlöe Swarbrick, MP for Central Auckland and member of the Green Party of Aotearoa Conch has been a staple for me over the last few years: the staff are phenomenal and the food underrated. There’s good craft beer on tap and great outdoor cubbies in which to catch up with mates. Allpress Espresso always nails the perfect cuppa. Pat and the team will always look after you! Beau, one of the new kids on the block, has managed to weather the Covid storm and much-mythicized first year in hospo with a dedicated community of loyalists. Diva and the team offer quick wit with natural wine recommendations. Their space from the outdoor frontage on Ponsonby Road through to the minimalist indoors and sunny (and thankfully covered, given the weather changes coming) backyard is legendary for mini events. Coco’s Cantina
40 PONSONBY NEWS+ May 2021
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