Taking a Kiwi classic to the next level at FishSmith — By now you’ve probably picked up on the fact that we do quite a bit of dining around our locale. We blame the dog as all this walking with said canine a) brings new places to our attention and b) creates an appetite. One…
Welcome to the world of Keith and Sandy
Recently the Ponsonby News caught up with Keith and Sandy to ask them about living and working in the area. Here’s what they found out Custom Residential’s Keith and Sandy Dowdle have popped up on radar of late thanks to their new brand campaign and blog. So what makes this sales duo tick, and what tidbits have…
The Joy of Japanese
Dining at Ramen Takara on Ponsonby Road You know one of the best things about finding an excuse to eat Japanese? That you don’t need one, because it’s good for you! And seeing as we care about our health and wellbeing we go there very regularly. We can absolutely recommend the Steamed Gyozu, Tempura Tofu,…
Stop and Smell the Flowers
Dropping by Flowers on Franklin — Situated at the crest of iconic Franklin Road is one of the most beautiful and, not surprisingly, fragrant windows in Ponsonby. Over the years we’ve found the service at Flowers on Franklin second to none whether in-store, or online, as their website is easy to navigate, making customising your order…
Park Life
Leisure time at the Costley Reserve Park Just off the beaten track, near the top end of Ponsonby Road, is where you’ll find this hidden gem. The views to the city already make it a winner in our opinion, but the recent addition of a very cool playground for kids of all ages, plus the…
Coffee with a side of Character
People watching at Allpress, Freemans Bay Down on the corner of Drake Street, quietly housed in the beautiful Browns Mill Building is where you’ll find Allpress, home to some of the finest coffee and café food in town. Being a roastery you’ll probably smell the premises well before you enter its funky interiors and order…