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 summer, along with various types of Spritzers!
Q: What ingredient or recipe are you loving right now?
The Sunday roasts were very popular over the Winter months, looking at doing something BBQ’d or smoked specials in the weekend!
Q: What’s your favourite memory at Taylor’s?
I would say our Yearly birthday parties have all been memorable, also opening up after the lockdowns but having amazing support during them with takeaways and vouchers bought, etc.
Q: What do you love doing in Takapuna when you’re not at Taylor’s?
I enjoy my Monday quiz night with the team at Cousin Scotts, going to the gym at The Right Fit with Chris and his great trainers and also amazing massages with Pem at Relaxology on Hurstmere Road!
Pop in to Taylor’s on Hurstmere and try their Must-Try Dish: Beetroot and Goats Cheese Arancini (and go in the draw to WIN dining vouchers!)
WHERE: 168 Hurstmere Road
www.taylorsonhurstmere.co.nz
Stay tuned throughout the month as we meet more of the makers behind the incredible tastes of Takapuna!️