The Wrap

Rice Rice Baby, a favourite spot at the Mount for delicious Vietnamese food opened their second eatery on Grey Street, Hamilton East earlier this year. This quirky, fast paced eatery also serves some tasty cocktails, but to be honest we often opt to race in and out with takeaways.
Hamilton East is looking like the place for exciting foodie spots with the team from Sage and Craft working on their new space along with Made, set to open later this year.

In Hamilton central the old Mr Milton’s on Alexandra Street has transformed into Dot and Winnie’s, and the team at Cucina are branching out with café Lobby on the ground floor of Union Square.
Sky City has a new eatery The Shanghai Restaurant – the sister restaurant to their popular Rototuna eatery with a cult following is already causing a stir with its gorgeous fit out, several private dinning options and a vast menu including Peking Duck.

Whangamata’s Rudi’s Bakery is moving to Riverbank Mall in Hamilton CBD.

Morrinsville has a new spot to check out with Oak Eatery who opened in late May.

After over a decade at the helm, Megan and Mat have passed on the reins of Red Kitchen Cafe and Store in Te Awamutu to Alex and Ryan Burke.

Hayes Commons Toastie Takeover entry the Grilled Pickle Kim-Cheese (Toasted Volare Pain au Levin smothered with Hayes Kimchi, sesame mayo, McClure’s Pickles, cheddar, crispy shallots and spring onion greens, served with kumara crisps) has made it through to the finals – finger crossed team!

The team at Nourish have released Nourish, The Cookbook, vol2 which is available from their website as well as local stores like Vetro, Red Kitchen, The Flower Crate, Simply Divine Kitchen and more!

Jen from The Waikato Farmers Market says the market is bursting with new stalls.  I have it on good authority the fresh hot pretzels are worth the wait.  Those with dietary intolerances can now pick up a treat from Amor.