#ptchev

My mate Grant Allen @grantallencookltd wants to convert me into a Kiwi bloke. So in one of the initiation rites, a visit to his favourite Pasadena Bakery on 1043 Great North Rd, Point Chev. Owner Tuyet Thi Ha is known to everyone as Tui. She and her partner have transported their baking skills from Saigon to bake Kiwi classics. They start baking early and open the bakery at 5.30am. Pretty soon the first customers roll in, tradespeople drop by on their way to work and there’s a procession of punters throughout the morning to lunch time. By 11am most of the popular pies would have run out. Grant and would-be Kiwi Bloke rolled up before 11am. The vegetarian pie I wanted had sold out; so I chose the Butter Chicken Pie. Grant always has the Potato-topped Mince Pie. My pie was so good I’ll gladly turn into a Kiwi Bloke. For afters, Grant couldn't resist the Chocolate Lamingtons, oozing with cream and dollop of jam. The Apple Turnover I had was fresh as and exactly what I wanted. I now have to welcome my new persona, The Kiwi Bloke. I'm sure detractors will have a lot to say about that but as I always say, jog on mate. * Jason @burgseye, you missed out big time. #pasadenabakery #ptchev #greatnorthroad #potatotoppedpie #butterchickenpie #chocolatelamington #appleturnover (at Pasadena Bakery) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByryMukpMaT/?igshid=ofoyopkoq6ix

You asked for it. Split Milk is a really sweet cafe tucked behind the shops in Pt Chev. They always have a diverse menu with a section devoted to Vietnamese classics like pho, bun cha, beef noodle salad & banh mi. The banh mi appealed more than the brioche French toast. Trying to avoid the pork, and the other option of spiced prawns, Uncle opted for the vegetarian tofu. It arrived drizzled with a spicy peanut sauce. No exactly what I’d expect in a banh mi. But then I had altered the filling so I cannot complain. Eat up, Uncle. And shut up! Ps can’t wait for Nam @fusioncafe_ponsonby to come back. #banhmi #vegetarian #tofu #splitmilk #ptchev #newyear (at Spilt Milk) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsJxqsfF2uY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=636msh7j7nid

And the wind keeps blowing! Epic sessions here in Auckland with a solid 20knots for the fourth day in a row, fabulous spring conditions! • • • #waternomads #boardrental #newzealand #ptchev #aucklandcity #windsurfingnewzealand #windsurfnz #boatramp #bumpandjump #vanlife #starboardwindsurfing (at Point Chevalier, New Zealand) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpvhwB-nSWx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1moygpkmwhsuz

After tennis lunch of smashed avocado on toast, housemade lemon & herb ricotta, red pepper & chilli almond salsa + fried eggs. At the Pt Chev Beach Cafe. #smashedavocadoontoast #herbricotta #salsa #friedeggs #aftertennis #lunch #ptchevbeachcafe #ptchev #instacafe (at The Pt Chev Beach Cafe)

I'm going to wear these fantastic yellow earrings to the parade at #ptchev this morning. They are #hotoffthetorch and another test for a new collection. #aotearoa #auckland #wearingglass #islaosborne #lampwork #glassjewellery #statementearrings (at Auckland, New Zealand)

It’s fun hanging out with food practitioners and photographers. Yesterday’s design hack had a “pop” lunch with @grantallencookltd @burgseye at their local Split Milk, Pt Chevalier, having spurned the hip Daily Bread. • Best Ugly Bagel: smashed avocado, pumpkin relish, walnuts, sauerkraut. • Feed The Vegan: tofu scrambled, zucchini noodles, basil pesto, roasted tomato, mushrooms, home-made hash browns, beetroot relish • Vietnamese Beef Noodle Salad: vermicelli noodles, marinaded lemongrass beef, peanuts, salad leaves, cucumber, bean sprouts, red cabbage, fresh leaves, chilli, nước mắm dressing. A gem of an Vietnamese influenced eatery in Pt Chev. #splitmilkcafe #ptchev #vietnamesefusion #bestuglybagels #smashedavo #vegan #vietnamesebeefnoodles #instacafe (at Spilt Milk)