Taste of Takapuna Profiles

Meet Steve Taylor, owner of Taylors on Hurstmere, as we chat about what’s cooking, what inspires them and what they love about Takapuna! Q: What inspired you to open Taylor’s? I’ve worked in hospitality from the age of 16 and always wanted to own my own business. I enjoyed hosting events in my youth and also trying new bars and restaurants to see how they evolve. Q: If someone’s visiting for the first time, what’s the one dish they have to order? We have so many loyal regulars but for those visiting for the first time I would definitely try our homemade Chicken orange and thyme pate, so popular people buy it to take home to friends! Chilled reds and albarino will be popular this

Meet Charles Williams, co-Founder of Bowler, as we chat about what’s cooking, what inspires them and what they love about Takapuna! Q: What inspired you to open Bowler? A clear mission, get better food, to more people. We saw a gap in the market for fast food that was healthy, high quality, and genuinely good value. We wanted to make that kind of food accessible. Q: If someone’s visiting for the first time, what’s the one dish they have to order? The #1 Chicken (or Tofu). It’s our best seller for a reason. Lebanese-inspired flavours with sumac dressing, hummus, and chickpeas, filled to the brim. High in protein, high in fibre, and packed with flavour. Q: What ingredient or recipe are you loving right now?