We are so proud of Michael Khu, our cover star this month.
The entrepreneur opened his first restaurant offering plant based food, five years ago on the Ponsonby strip ― he now has two more in Britomart and Milford. We know there will be more!
There is so much excitement in the air with the ‘Eat Drink Love Ponsonby’ promotion starting from 1 May and running to 28 May. Now in its fifth year, there are 65 local participating hospo businesses offering some special dishes and prices.
With three price brackets, there is something for every wallet, with prices from $30 and under, $30 to $50 and $60 and over. There are so many favourites of ours in the list but we will also enjoy trying some new places.
This promotion is well timed as so many are struggling with the economic slowdown. But we’ve all got to eat and eating out is always a treat.
Diary Date 10-11 May, is the 10th year of Clay Work Potters’ Market at St Columba and again will be hugely successful!
There was sad news last month to hear that Kate Sylvester is closing her business after 31 years. There has been further retail news to see Huffer has recently closed its Ponsonby store.
Restaurants like Pane e Vino, Smokin’ Cole BBQ, Shahi, Lord of the Fries, Luntian, Sunfed, have also closed. While some have closed, others are finding new ways to bring customers in.
Daphnes, the esteemed gastronomy destination nestled on Ponsonby Road, recently unveiled its latest offering: Daphnes Morning Menu. This delicious breakfast menu invites food enthusiasts to savour their Mediterranean-inspired cuisine from dawn till dusk. Daphnes Morning Menu will be available from 7am every Wednesday to Friday, and from 8am on Saturdays and Sundays.
It was a shock to see the closure of Ray White, Ponsonby last month but there is good news that Megan Jaffe of Ray White Remuera is opening a new office at 3 Pompallier Terrace in the old Republic Home site.
There are plenty of Letters to the Editor this month - they cover seven and a half pages. Please keep them coming, as we believe in freedom of speech - and we like to see what concerns our readers have.
Although my own mum is in spirit, we say Happy Mother’s Day to all mums. Treat yours to lunch or dinner on Sunday 12 May. (MARTIN LEACH)
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Published: April 2024