The Taste of Home

Good eating at Jess’ Underground Kitchen. Great things can come from throwaway comments. Like one Jess’ friend made back in 2013. While enjoying dinner at Jess’ house, her friend commented that she wished that she could pay Jess to cook meals for her during the week. The idea was sown, and after starting out via…

Rack ‘em up!

It’s your break at the Ponsonby Pool Hall. Take a wander down a cobbled alley off Ponsonby Road and you’ll find yourself at the Ponsonby Pool Hall, which is without a doubt one of the most laid-back entertainment venues in the neighbourhood. Seedy it is not. The equipment is mint, the staff are good sorts, the…

Hello Pork Pie

The Coffee Stop’s Back!   We know we’re blowing the cover on a local secret, but hey, that’s what we’re here for, right? Located on Arch Hill, The Coffee Stop is a bit blink and you’ll miss it, but well worth keeping your eyes peeled for, thanks to its straight up classic Kiwi fare. We’re…

Waterfront Wonders

Wynyard Quarter: Auckland’s Seaside Scene.  It’s hard to imagine the virtual wasteland this part of the world once was. These days the Wynyard Quarter is anything but. Brimming with activities, events, restaurants, tourists and locals alike, it’s a year-round destination for all ages. Of course, being on the beautiful Waitemata means the area really comes…

You’re welcome

The culinary institution on Ponsonby Road that is Prego. We love this place, but then again who doesn’t around here? With its perfect balance of smart-casual dining and staff who are the definition of slick, it’s really not surprising that Prego is still a go-to dining destination after all these years. Part of their secret…

Cannonball!!!!

Fun and games at Pt Erin Baths and Park Those camper-vanning tourists are onto something. Yes, we’ve spotted you free-spirited travellers in the Pt Erin car park. And who could blame you? Fringed by large pine trees, this magic spot is within a stone’s throw of Ponsonby and has something for everyone. The park itself…

Ahoy me tasties!

Relaxed waterfront dining at Billfish Café Halfway along the new Westhaven walkways you’ll find the ever popular Billfish Café. Pull up a chair, and with the city as your backdrop, take in the charters and masts of the marina while you make your selection from the menu. Not surprisingly there’s an emphasis on fresh seafood,…

Take your taste buds on an exotic road trip

Divine al fresco dining at the Gypsy Caravan It’s okay, you can stop whispering for fear of jinxing it – spring has definitely sprung. But if you are experiencing any lingering winter malaise, we have just the tonic for you – the Gypsy Caravan at 130 Ponsonby Road. Head Chef, Reginalo (Regie), hails from Odette’s,…

8 Browning Street, Grey Lynn

Fantastic Family Lifestyle — Lovingly renovated from top to toe as a forever family home, these vendors’ change of plan means this modern, spacious home with its attention to detail and practical, stylish design could be your family’s to enjoy. This traditional villa has two levels and caters to modern living with enough space for…

22 Second Avenue

Be there in a second — Located on Second Ave, high enough up the Hill to capture the sun and the views, yet just far enough away from the bustle of the Kingsland Strip, the location is perfect. Enjoy all that Kingsland has to offer – Eden Park, bars and cafes, parks and transport links…