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Best Breakfasts
- 120Sunday brunch is always fun and friendly in the classic surroundings of Denny’s. Loving the bottomless filter coffee for those hard mornings and $6.50 budget breakfast for those cheap days! Face-painters for the kids on occasion and a full menu anytime make it an easy win for the family.
- 222Cafe Melba - VulcanAuckland CentralThe original and indomitable Melba on the iconic Vulcan Lane. Aucklands stalwart Cafe with the full compliment of breakfast banquet bites. Inviting and comforting with choices from porridge for the cold days and a full mixed grill for the cheat days, perfect!
- 321St Heliers Bay Cafe and BistroSt HeliersA rich feast for the eyes both looking in and out combined with a delicious menu of treats make St Heliers Cafe a must for the warmer months especially. Breakfast is my meal and they always do it in style with the vibe of a stylish beach-resort, roll on summer!
- 436Breakfast with a twist.. of what? At Little Bird Unbakery this question is assuredly answered. The answer is everything! The Chia Bircher is the one for anyone who enjoys muesli or yoghurt, the fact that it contains neither is all part of the mystique and part of the experience of raw food at it’s finest.
- 510Bambina CafeNewmarketA timeless cafe with a modern Euro feel. Fresh and simple but ultimately clever, every bite is lovingly prepared and served. Cafe culture is alive and well and Bambina delivers the finesse that the coffee and bagel staple-diet demands.
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Always fresh produce
- 14Fruit World PakurangaPakuranga, Bucklands BeachThe authenticity of taste and freshness of the produce is what keeps me coming back to Fruit World. Always fair, friendly and fresh with the real taste of New Zealand in every bite.
- 218IE Produce LimitedTakapunaJoyce has been looking after the needs of Takapunas fruit-munching populous since she was as small as a Watermelon. Her dedication and passion is tangible in the taste of every sun-kissed harvest.
- 319Naturally OrganicAlbanyThe perils of the modern age are washed away like the antioxidants they are, leaving your free to experience the taste, colour and texture of truly free-range and organic produce.
- 49Ceres Wholefoods StoreEllerslieSafe, sustainable and nutritious is the mantra for anyone who shops at Ceres. Organic produce, meat, dairy and treats make it a weekly stop-off for the health and environmentally conscious.
- 57Nosh Food Market - MatakanaMatakanaA rich bounty of the country goodness captured fresh and bundled lovingly. Displayed with the pride of a genuine grower with the prices of a real farmers market. Matakana’s finest produce all in 1 place with the stamp of approval from locals and tourists alike.
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Friday night with friends
- 151Hoyts Sylvia ParkMt WellingtonThe sweet smell of freshly popped corn tickling your nostrils as you approach the front of the queue. The spectacle created by the previews as you clutch to snacks in the cinema. With the brilliance of HD sound and video, your senses will feast on the Technicolor landscape from credits to credits.
- 223Miss ClawdyAuckland CentralThe sizzle and spice of Central America and the Southern US brought together on a single platter. Feasting on bite-sized treats and full dishes alike as the atmosphere builds to encapsulate the restaurant. Perfection for 2 or many more, any night of the week!
- 3121Depot Eatery & Oyster BarAuckland CentralVibrant food, vigorous spices and tantalizing tastes culminate in plethora of platters with the freshest seafood thrown in for good measure. The intimacy of the wine and drinks list allow your senses to be captivated by food alone.
- 461Stardome Observatory & PlanetariumRoyal OakCaptivating to children, tempting to teens and a must for adults. Seeing is believing when the splendor of the Solar System is on display! Bright stars gleaming that inspire your dreaming of travel through space and time. An easy win for all!
- 51The challenge and camaraderie that is born of battling against friends and loved-ones in healthy competition. Lights, lasers and laughter together as you shuffle from Tag to Tenpin to Mini-golf in a matter of moments.
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Favourite restaurants
- 123Miss ClawdyAuckland CentralThe sizzle and spice of Central America and the Southern US brought together on a single platter. Feasting on bite-sized treats and full dishes alike as the atmosphere builds to encapsulate the restaurant. Perfection for 2 or many more.
- 24Ichiban Japanese RestaurantAuckland CentralFrom the moment you enter you are greeted both literally and figuratively by the warmth of Japanese cuisine. A kitchen both open and intimate offering vigorously prepared and lovingly presented dishes for every pallet. Live Japanese culture and cuisine one bite at a time!
- 347Wildfire ChurrascariaAuckland CentralBrazilian culture and food are abundant when you take a trip to Wildfire Churrascaria! The parade of culinary delights will tease and entice even the most timid taster into trying the tempting treats. With an authenticity that is born of tradition and passion, your only duty is to remember to recite ‘Obirgado.. obrigado.. obrigdao!’
- 4110Mexico Auckland CentralAuckland CentralAuthentic flavours and tastes blended with a modern sensibility and contemporary palate. A bounty of drinks to excite and salsas to ignite your passion for food, friends or a loved one. Mexico is the scene for a bubbling banquet or a secluded rendezvous and a menu for any occasion.
- 522Daikoku Teppan-Yaki TakapunaTakapunaThe flare and showmanship imbued in a proud warrior culture. Traditions of Samurai transposed to culinary swordplay. Immerse yourself in the tastes, smells and sounds of the Orient as your personal Teppan-Yaki Chef caters to your wants and desires for lunch, dinner or dessert.
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Fun ways to keep fit
- 11Fighting Fit AcademyPanmureAs you ascend the wrought iron steps the sense of exertion and combat is overwhelming. The metallic scent from the stairs replaced with the sweet smell of sweat as the cool air outside is replaced with the heavy, humidity of a real martial arts and fight gym. The grunts of effort and the instructions of trainers build to a crescendo as a new class begins.
- 212A strong sense of community and camaraderie combined with facilities and people suited to every goal and achievement. Everyday curlers & serious lifters alike congregate and co-relate with cardio bunnys and Commonwealth hopefuls in the pool.
- 32Ground Control BJJ & MMA AucklandEast TamakiThe real-time chess game that is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu unfolding as Gi clad warriors grapple for advantage and use every ounce of their technique to finish. Patience and passion are virtues of victory on the mat and paid for with sweat, time and tears.
- 42Auckland MMAPakuranga EastThe evolution of martial arts is a living, breathing process. Techniques from East to West combine into the ultimate form of self defense. The chorus of grunts emanating from the choir of combatants as they compete for supremacy builds steadily until the coach calls training to a close. This is Auckland MMA.
- 55Boxstars 24hr Gym, Health & Fitness CentreEast TamakiPushing yourself to the limit with the support needed to achieve greatness. The awakening of spirit and strength from within as you transform and gain the tools required to be a real fitness star.
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Weekend wins in Ellerslie
- 116Ellerslie MeatsEllerslieThe sight of choice cuts on display like spring blossoms warms the cockles of any fan of the traditions inherent in true butchers craft. Ideas flood the minds-eye as you take in the bounty of organic and free farmed meats along with the aromatic herbs and spices that are mandatory to add the beguiling aromas that work best.
- 227Mexican SpecialitiesEllerslieCosy like the embrace of a loved one and fresh like crisp spring water, Mexican Specialties is a smack of tradition with the convenience of the era we live in. Love the authentic burritos and cultural treats on offer lovingly made and beautifully presented.
- 318Union Post Mac's Brew BarEllerslieSteeped in the tradition inherent in all Macs Brew Bars, The Union Post is a stalwart of the Ellerslie community. Tap-beers flowing like a natural spring, and oven-made pizzas piping hot for your enjoyment make it a favourite for all.
- 420Cafe Melba - EllerslieEllerslieThe headiness of freshly ground beans and perfectly brewed espresso will intoxicate and captivate your senses even before you enter. Great staff and menu choices that entice you to sample contemporary cabinet treats or a full-blown breakfast banquet for a group.
- 54Legend Noodle HouseEllerslieWith the authenticity and affordability of true South-East Asian cuisine a trip to Legend Noodle House will immerse you in the beauty and majesty of another place and time. Tradition and convenience brought together in a sweet unity of deliciousness.