Umu Cafe – Coromandel Town

Umu Cafe – https://m.facebook.com/umucafe/#_=_ Reviewed by FiFi, January 2018 The Place: There is plenty of seating inside and outside.  The walls are lined with Maori art for sale which added some appeal to the cafe.  There is a kids menu, cabinet food and plenty of breakfast options to choose from.  Breakfast only has a 2.5 hour…

Two Grey Bar and Brasserie – Wellington CBD

Two Grey Bar and Brasserie – https://www.twogrey.co.nz/ Reviewed by FiFi, December 2017 The Place: The new owners / managers have transformed this once tired-looking Cobb and Co ’type’ bar into a fresh modern oasis of style and modern chic.  It’s hard to believe it is the same premises.  There is seating inside and tables outside.  There…

Cafe Figg

Cafe Figg – https://www.facebook.com/CafeFigg/ Reviewed by Karen and FiFi, September 2017 The Place: This place is hip and has a real trendy vibe right in the heart of Petone’s shopping area.  Its compact but nonetheless there is a lot of indoor and outdoor seating.  The cabinet food looks and smells tempting and there is a huge…

Caroline’s Boatshed

Caroline’s Boatshed – http://carolinesboatshed.co.nz/ Reviewed by FiFi, August 2017 The Place: This cafe was once the historic Aramoho Hotel building which has been restored and modernised into this lovely cafe / restaurant / pub.  There is plenty of stylish, trendy seating inside or outside where you overlook the Whanganui River while you dine.  This place is…