New Ponsonby restaurant and late-night bar Vodka Room opened in January and has since been embraced by both foodies and food critics alike.
Expressions of this innovative approach can be seen in the Vodka-cured gravlax, the unorthodox addition of Russian king crab to the traditionally salmon-filled blini, and an Olivier salad that is transformed through the use of quail eggs and truffle. In a nod to Auckland’s obsession with the dumpling, pockets of beef and pork are invigorated with the addition of kimchi and chilli.
Premium, fresh, seasonal produce with an emphasis on sharing plates is paired with an extensive cocktail list drawing from over 100 different brands of premium vodka.
Open seven days a week, the venue unfurls across two levels boasting three bars, three dining areas and an additional three private function rooms that can be hired for private dining, corporate meetings, cocktail parties or functions. The smallest space catering for up to 12 and the largest for over 60. We strongly recommend the afvodkato to finish, with ice cream, coffee and, of course, your choice of house-infused vodka.
VODKA ROOM, 5 Rose Road, T: 09 360 5050, www.vodkaroom.co.nz