I’m not much of a coffee drinker. (Heresy!) When I do indulge, it’s always decaf (stop crying already!) and if I can find it, I like a good soy latte. [On a side note, I’ve found that neither almond nor coconut milk make good lattes. I can’t figure out why – I’m sure there’s science […]
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Dining: Mt Difficulty
It’s not a bad place to live, eh? As much as I appreciate the hard work that goes into running your own business – and I respect the Kiwi for being fully committed to ensuring its success – it’s also really nice when he gets a day off. We get to spend time together! Today […]
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Dining: Kappa
“For relaxing times, make it Suntory time.” – Bob Harris We love Kappa. I haven’t been to many other Japanese restaurants in Queenstown, but that’s because the Kiwi says he won’t take me anywhere else. We’ve been there probably more often that we should since I arrived here, but it’s an excellent meal. The Kiwi […]
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Dining: Jack’s Point
So this will probably be the first of many posts about Jack’s Point, and about food in Jack’s Point. But for now, this is the only restaurant in Jack’s Point – so it gets the distinction of a singular title. The view is pretty good, too Without divulging too much, we went exploring Jack’s Point […]
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Dining: Welly road trip eats
I know, I know – I’m super far behind on this one. I already posted about the road trip to retrieve Flash Mabel from her former “owner”, but I haven’t had a chance to talk about the food I ate! I’ll make it quick. By the time we negotiated our deal, took Flash for a […]
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Dining: Local seafood
It would make sense that Queenstown has some of the best seafood around. I’m not even necessarily referring to the big gorgeous lake that dominates the views here. We’re close enough to the seas that we get access to some of the freshest shellfish and seafood I think I’ve ever tasted. And that’s saying a […]
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Dining: Queenstown Breakfast
From what I’ve gathered in my first 6 weeks here, Queenstown sleeps in. If you happen to be walking about the city before 10am, you won’t see many other people. Sure, there are tourists up bright and early to hike one of the many trails, to ride the gondola to the top of the mountain, […]
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Dining: Queenstown sammies
Even though I am “semi-retired” at the moment, I can’t help but explore the culinary destinations of Queenstown. For a touristy city, there’s some pretty darn good food! Of course, there are also some mainstream (i.e., boring) restaurant choices with mediocre food, but I ain’t eatin’ there. With some insider tips from the Kiwi, I’m […]
Dining: Auckland City
Okay, foodie friends – this post is for you! I escaped Queenstown for a few days (coincidentally, the same few days that the weather finally cooperated) to spend time exploring Auckland. Most people refer to it as the capital of New Zealand, and that’s true if you ignore that Wellington is the government seat of […]
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Dining: Local bites
I’ve been horrendously remiss in posting my food pictures, but I hate being “that person” at the table, taking pictures of food for Instagram or Facebook. Okay, well, maybe I hate being that person for a few minutes while I take the photo, and then I’m the person who’s super happy to have taken the […]