Shopping Find: Lonely Auckland

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Located in the historic Hayes Building on Teed Street is Lonely Auckland. This second flagship store of the cult brand and apparel label opened in late 2016 and presents an exploration of the layers of intimacy.  Unlike most other stores with window displays, Lonely Auckland boasts a wall of pink plaster – piquing the curiosity […]

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Restaurant Find: Saan Auckland

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Push through the struggle of parking uphill/downhill on the narrow streets of Ponsonby and you will not be disappointed with the plethora of cafes, bars, and restaurants on offer. Saan Auckland being one of them, is the brainchild of hospitality group, Comensa. Led by head chef, Lek Trirattanavatin, the Saan menu consists of sharing plates […]

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Cafe Find: Catalyst Coffee Auckland

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Located in the central suburb of Remuera, Catalyst Coffee Auckland is the escape and experience all coffee connoisseurs dream of. Taking inspiration from the open kitchen concept, owners (and National Barista Champions) Hanna Teramoto and Xin Yi Loke designed the coffee bar with the intention of inviting customers to an open conversation – just as […]

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NYC Restaurant Find: The Musket Room

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Nolita is becoming quite the dining neighbourhood with yet another outstanding restaurant that’s just opened in the last few months. Husband and wife team, Matt and Barbara Lambert, own The Musket Room and Matt, a classically French trained New Zealand chef puts his spin on modern New Zealand cuisine. The result is highly sophisticated, elegant […]

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