Bird on a Wire: Katsu Chicken Burger
Thanks to Bird on a Wire for this delicious recipe for their Katsu Chicken Burger! Bring a Taste of Takapuna home to your family with these burgers – why not get the kids involved and get them to build their own! Ingredients (Serves 4) 4x Waitoa Free Range Chicken Thigh FilletsTonkatsu SauceMayoCornflourOil for cooking Asian […]
Profile: Chikara Sato, Head Chef – Tokyo Bay
Head Chef : Chikara Sato Tokyo BayMain Beach, The Strand, Takapuna Beach Chikara (Chika) Sato of Tokyo, heads the kitchen at Tokyo Bay Takapuna. He is regarded as one of the highest skilled Japanese chefs to have worked in New Zealand. Chikara is a specialist in the art of sushi and seafood. He has come […]
Profile: Joseph-Paul Geo – Joe’s Eatery
Joe’s Eatery: Sharing the love of food Joseph-Paul Geo is Joe of Joe’s Eatery. He’s originally from India and has been in New Zealand for the last 23 years. His eponymous Eatery arrived on Hurstmere Road in July 2019, and quickly gained a reputation for seriously great coffee, delicious food, great wines and craft beers. Better […]
Profile: Steve Shute – The Elephant Wrestler
When was the last time you had a weekend off? What did you do with it? The last weekend I had off was probably in July. I spent the weekend with my family. Nothing over exciting. When you are in fast paced somewhat “noisy” environment all the time it is nice to just take time […]
Nanam: Salmon ‘Binalot’
Experience Filipino cuisine at home this Taste of Takapuna month! Jess Granada from Nanam is sharing the recipe to her famous dish so you can create your own amazing Filipino-style salmon with candied walnut salad. Ingredients: Marinade: 100g shallots, chopped 200g gherkins, chopped 2 Tbsp fermented soybean 2 Tbsp fermented black bean 50g spring onion, […]
Profile: Andy Ruzich – Regatta Bar & Eatery
Regatta Bar & Eatery – Business inspired by Takapuna Beach Andy Ruzich opened Regatta Bar & Eatery on the Takapuna Beach waterfront, inspired by “following my GPS to a deserted car park along Takapuna Beach one early morning and realising with astonishment that this stunning beach and location was an untapped treasure”. The new development […]
Support your local business community during lockdown
While it’s going to be tough for all for the next while, we need to remember our local businesses that have been there for us in the past – from their opening hours, to sponsoring sports teams and events, to ordering that specific product for us. It’s now our turn to be there for them […]
