Shane Cortese shares his top food and coffee spots
As we launch our annual Taste of Takapuna celebration of eating and drinking around Takapuna Beach, actor and Harcourts auctioneer Shane Cortese tell us his favourite spots to grab a beer and a pizza, burgers and coffee. A NIGHT OUT “I’m a great lover of shared foods, platters and Italian. So there’s one particular place […]
The Best Restaurants, Bars And Cafés In Takapuna
Thanks to Urban List for this awesome break down of some of their picks of restaurants and eateries in Takapuna! You can read the full article on their website here. Takapuna is one of our fave suburbs, period. Not only is it home to one of the most popular beaches on the North Shore and […]
Hospitality Peoples’ Choice Awards 2021
Vote now for your favourite hospitality businesses, in the Taste of Takapuna 2021 Peoples’ Choice Awards! We want to show our support for all the amazing hospitality businesses in Takapuna, and give YOU the ability to share the love this month, by nominating your favourite places in Takapuna to eat, drink and indulge. There are […]
Profile: EAT Street, 40 Hurstmere Road
Fortieth & Hurstmere is more than just a laneway – it’s a neighbourhood, and any good neighbourhood comes with different types of locals. When we built Fortieth & Hurstmere, we handpicked a selection of the best establishments to join our community. Whether you’re after a spot of coffee in the morning, a bite to eat […]
Nanam: Pan fried Kingfish
Thanks to Nanam for sharing with us this delicious taste of the Phillipines, to recreate in our own homes! Pan fried Kingfish: in Spicy soybean glaze with sautéed Kale and leek and mint GLAZE: 25g peeled garlic 25g Vegetable oil 25g whole grain mustard Pinch of salt 125g soy bean paste 50ml White vinegar 50g […]
Mexico: Rosé Sangria
Mexico Takapuna are bringing a little fiesta to your place, with their delicious Sangria recipe! Quantity: 1 litres Ingredients 500ml x your favourite bottle Rosé ¼ red apple sliced ¼ orange sliced 3 x lemon wheels ½ peach sliced 8 x pieces frozen strawberries 20ml x rosewater 80ml x apple juice 80ml x cranberry juice […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
