Countdown for NZ's greatest restaurant fesival begins

Countdown for New Zealand’s greatest restaurant festival begins

New Zealand’s largest and most celebrated restaurant and food festival, Taste of Auckland, returns for 2015 from 5 – 8 November at Western Springs and early bird tickets go on sale this Wednesday 9 September.

Attracting around 20,000 food and wine aficionados each year, this year’s passionate gourmands can explore some of Auckland’s most exciting restaurants, watch top chefs create gastronomic bliss in The Social Kitchen Theatre by Fisher & Paykel as well as enjoy a bold line-up of culinary tastings and experiences. Working with top chefs, the festival also promises to push Hangi cuisine to it’s modern day limits.

A festival line-up announcement will be made mid-September.

“I'm looking forward to catching up with friends new & old, and partaking in far more deliciousness than I can probably handle.” says Kyle Street, head chef at Depot Eatery.

"We’re aiming to showcase our serene setting, gorgeous food and relaxed vibe to remind Aucklanders what a magical place Bracu is to visit”, says head chef Mike Newlands.

“What we are looking forward to at Taste? Meat, beer and fire!” Ryan & Annelise of Ponsonby’s Miss Moonshine’s.

Tickets are available from 9 September at www.tasteofauckland.co.nz

For more information, imagery or interview please contact Randy Manicks at randy@raw.net.nz

Taste of Auckland is operated by Brand Events & Festivals under license from Taste Festivals Ltd, an IMG company. The event is managed locally by Lemongrass Productions.

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