toasties
WHAT A WINNING TOASTIE TASTES LIKE Last year, the South Island was found to be the home (yet again) of the country’s tastiest toasted sandwich.
Chef Steve MacDougall
CHEF STEVE MACDOUGALL from Mollies Restaurant (attached to boutique Hotel d’Urville) won the competition with his toastie creation, the Mo Jo Pork Cuban with a Twist. With slowroasted pork belly, provolone, chimichurri, American mustard, McClure’s Pickles and apple chilli gel slathered between toasted sourdough and served with kumara crisps, the sandwich was a standout for customers and competition judges alike. MacDougall decided to enter the Toastie Takeover competition for a second time, after getting through
to the finals in 2019, but not quite crossing the finish line. “I was determined to win in 2021. Hard work, dedication, and commitment with a bit of luck I’d say, saw us through to the finals and the big win! Winning that trophy meant the world to me. “The business enjoyed a lot of publicity and consequently more trade. We still have people from out-of-town popping in and asking about our toastie. It’s an unforgettable experience and my advice would be get your thinking cap on, fire up the grill, and go for it.” In 2020, it was a small Dunedin eatery and its supremely delicious meatloaf creation taking top honours. ROMEO DOWLING-MITCHELL of Hungry Hobos officially laid claim to the best toasted sandwich in the land with his “Bat out of Hell” entry, featuring homemade
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