Available exclusively on Saturdays from 11am to 4pm, every week throughout Savor’s Spring Food Festival, Ebisu’s Oki No sushi feast is taking place — and trust us when we say this is a foodie event like no other.
Here, diners are invited to indulge in a Japanese-style buffet with unlimited fresh sushi, sashimi, and crispy salads, for $85 per person (if the kids are in tow, they’ll eat half price). A mix of classic and contemporary sushi rolls are on offer, from salmon avocado to the chef’s hosomaki selection, chirashi mixed market fish roll, prawn tempura, and more. A sashimi selection of tuna, salmon and kingfish and hand roll nigiri joins the fresh and flavoursome smorgasbord, and a selection of Japanese-style salads, a poached prawn cocktail with toban djan and schichmi sauce, and noodle station serving up soba noodles complete the all-encompassing offering.
And, if you still have room for more, diners will have the option to select a main from a selection of Ebisu classics — included within your Oki No feast.
And, it is Saturday after all, so rest assured that there will be a number of drinks deals on offer. Moët is $99 a bottle, cocktails are $15, and Asahi is $10. You’ll also find Minuty Rose specials and a selection of quenching Glenmorangie cocktails.
Secure your spot, here, to make the most of this delicious, limited-time deal.
In an exclusive collaboration, designer Franco Driusso and renowned chef Andrea Berton have seamlessly transferred the practicality of a professional kitchen to a domestic setting, all while maintaining a modern and elegant design.
Arrital’s AkB_08 kitchen
For the first time, a kitchen for the home has been meticulously crafted to meet the high-performance standards and practicality demanded by a haute cuisine professional, without sacrificing the clean lines and modular sophistication that define Arrital design.
Arrital’s AkB_08 kitchen
Every detail of Arrital’s AkB_08 kitchen, from the appliances to the organisation of spaces, accessories, and materials, has been chosen with precision. The keen eyes of both the chef and designer have scrutinised each element, ensuring a harmonious blend of functionality and aesthetics.
With 15 bagels to choose from, 14 delectable variations of cream cheese on offer, and a number of made-from-scratch fillings, Auckland Bagel Club is the tasty new bagel shop in Ponsonby from a team of talented chefs and bakers that are dedicated to doing things differently.
Through the addition of mānuka honey and the best quality New Zealand butter, Auckland Bagel Club (ABC) has managed to develop a truly novel bagel dough — one that maintains a unique, moist yet light and fluffy texture, and subtly sweet, deliciously bready taste, that sets them apart from traditional bagels. So fresh are these tasty morsels, that the team at ABC confidently recommend enjoying them straight from the cabinet, untoasted.
The Smoked Salmon bagel
When it comes to the flavours on offer, the options are plentiful — from classics (salmon with dill and caper cream cheese, house-smoked pastrami and pickle, and tomato, cream cheese and basil) to the inventive (crème brûlée, brown butter, olive and parmesan, and apple dulce with fresh, new season apples). There are also a number of vegan options, that use plant-based cream cheese and fresh produce, and a few salads for those looking to go sans-bagel, although, when they’re this good, we’re unsure why anyone would go without. You can also grab a four pack of fresh bagels of your choosing to take home and DIY.
Right: the Loaded Jambon bagel
Alongside bagels, you’ll find freshly baked (and entirely delicious) levain cookies and basque cheesecake in a number of tasty flavours, and an extensive drinks menu centred on Supreme coffee. The ABC team handcrafts bespoke syrups to jazz up your coffee order, and the masses are flocking — with the butterscotch caramel, real fruit strawberry compote, and Belgian chocolate ganache all in incredibly hot demand.
enjoy the uniquely moist yet light and fluffy bagels straight from the cabinet
The small, laid-back eatery is cosy and comfortable, with antiques and vintage furniture adding character to the space, and the team is already planning to expand beyond the Ponsonby outpost, to the city and North, beyond the bridge. Here, service is quick and easy, and there are a number of tasty deals on offer to keep things cost-effective, including a delightful breakfast special with a flat white and bagel for under $10.
Left: The Chicken Katsu Bagel
With a menu featuring almost exclusively hand-crafted ingredients (from the bagels themselves to the pastrami and sauces), quick, easy, and friendly service, great coffee, satiating sweet treats, and arguably the fluffiest and most flavoursome bagels in the city, Auckland Bagel Club is a spot that should absolutely be on your radar.
Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 8.30am until 2.30pm
For those fortunate enough to be making the pilgrimage to sunny Barcelona to watch all of the America’s Cup action unfold in real time, we’ve rounded up where to stay, shop, eat, drink and (hopefully) celebrate our many victories.
Bar Canete Touted as one of the best spots in the city for tapas, getting a table at Bar Canete is no easy feat, but the juice is worth the squeeze.
The Whittmore Hotel The Contraban restaurant within The Whittmore is one of the city’s best-kept secrets, enveloping diners in a warm, intimate space that’s great for a romantic rendezvous.
Rabbit’s Bar This vibrant hotspot offers an elevated, inventive twist on classic tapas, heroing fresh, local ingredients — served in a laid-back venue in the most central of locations.
Mont Bar A Michellan starred eatery with a gastro-bar ambience, Mont Bar is a must-visit when in Barcelona. The wine list is exquisite, and the fare is contemporary and casual.
Sato I Tanaka An intimate Japanese eatery with some of the best sushi in town, this is the perfect place to deviate from tapas for the evening.
Botafumeiro Operating for over 30 years and purported to serve some 300 diners at a single sitting, this celebrity hotspot is as traditional as it comes, promising an always lively ambience.
Barcelona City Guide
Where to Drink
Grand Hotel Central Sunset drinks at the Grand Hotel Central will see revelers not only sipping some of the city’s best cocktails, but afforded one of the best views in town.
Paradiso Entered through an unassuming fridge door at the back of a pastrami shop, this clandestine spot is one of the world’s best bars, with an elevated edit of inventive drinks sure to satisfy.
Bluesman Cocktail Bar Those looking to keep things low-key will find sanctuary at this celebrity haunt — a back-in-time cocktail and jazz bar hidden beneath the infamous El Palace Barcelona hotel.
Cecconi’s Soho House Barcelona’s Cecconis is the perfect place in which to enjoy a convivial beverage or two, with the beloved Italian eatery offering one of the most lively vibes in the city.
Marlowe Operating since 1979, and still one of the city’s best bars, Marlowe offers a personalised service with cocktails based on your mood — which will hopefully be elation post-race.
Two Schmucks Touted as the ultimate ‘five-star dive bar’, this characterful spot promises a vibrant atmosphere in one of the city’s up-and-coming cultural hubs.
Barcelona City Guide
Where to Shop
loewe store
Passeig de Gràcia Home to a vast array of opulent shopping destinations, here you’ll find a number of dedicated boutiques — from Rolex to Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Chanel, and Loewe, set amongst striking Gaudi architecture including the modernist Casa Batlló.
Santa Eulalia Also located on Passeig de Gràcia, the chic, Catalonian Santa Eulalia is a historic, family-run department store dating back to 1843. Stocking Victoria Beckham, Bottega Veneta, Celine, and more, Santa Eulalia is a bastion of luxury in the heart of Barcelona.
Eliurpi store
Eliurpi For those looking for a chic sunshade, artist-run Eliurpi stocks impeccable, bespoke hats that are a must for discerning Cup-goers, as well as sculptural wares and a concise edit of luxurious woven bags. Only available to shop by appointment, Eliurpi is a must-visit.
La Comercial For a one-stop-shop, with clothing, accessories, beauty, and homewares under one roof, La Comercial offers an extensive edit of covetable brands in a sprawling (and well air conditioned) space.
Los Feliz Vintage lovers will find their fix at Los Feliz, an eclectic boutique in Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter which holds an incredible array of unique, one-off vintage designer pieces from the likes of Moschino and Loewe.
From an incredible escape to a notable new fragrance launch from Troye Sivan, this is everything that has our attention this week.
Edra’s Cipria Sofa
The whimsical Cipria Sofa by Fernando and Humberto Campana for Edra takes on a life of its own, its nine plush cushions reminiscent of an interconnected series of powder puffs offering an inviting embrace atop an invisible metal frame. The soft pink iteration, rendered in plush eco-fur, marries comfort and visual intrigue, redefining the art of seating.
Founded by Australian singer-songwriter/actor Troye Sivan, Tsu Lange Yor is a new, genderless fragrance brand offering unique fragrances and home objects to support creativity and self expression. Yiddish for ‘to long years’ and ‘to good years,’ Tsu Lange Yor is a brand for the self and the sanctuary, with a series of personal fragrances, candles, burners and oil blends inspiring exploration of beauty and belonging.
Inspired by the age of space exploration, White Desert’s Echo Camp sits in solitude among pitted rock formations and sprawling snowy landscapes, evoking an otherworldly experience. The space-age ‘Sky Pods’, modelled on Mars landers, house six individual luxuriously appointed private rooms along with a central shared amenity space. With the seal of approval from ISS by former astronaut Terry Virts, who praises Echo’s stunning landscape, this Antarctic camp offers a luxury escape unmatched anywhere in the world — or outside of it.
Blunt and I Am Hope have joined forces to create an umbrella that does more than protect you from the rain. Featuring an abstract wave design symbolising the ups and downs of emotions, this umbrella is a statement of support for youth mental health. Available in two sizes, $20 from each purchase goes directly to I Am Hope, funding free mental health education and counselling for young people. Under the leadership of mental health advocate Mike King, I Am Hope’s programs work to normalise conversations about mental health, break down stigma, and build resilience in a safe and supportive way.
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra motif — an emblem of luck, has been in continuous evolution since its inception in 1968, with countless combinations across the past five decades. In its latest iteration, the deep sheen of guilloché yellow gold finds a striking pairing with the nuances of blue agate in the Sweet Alhambra watch and the Vintage Alhambra reversible ring. A pendant and earrings, both in blue agate, complete the set.
Artisanal excellence and unmatched craftsmanship collide in Glenfiddich’s bespoke glassware collection, created in close collaboration with Monmouth Studio. The striking glass, designed to work as well as a snifter as it does a cocktail vessel, boasts a sinuous form, expertly crafted to enhance the drinking experience of Glenfiddich’s esteemed, most-awarded Scottish single malt whisky.
When Glenfiddich NZ brand ambassador Drew Down approached Monmouth Glass Studio to collaborate on a bespoke glassware range, co-owner and renowned master glassblower, Stephen Bradbourne, was delighted to learn that the sinuous shapes of his unique vessels would impact the experience of drinking such an esteemed libation. “Over the last three decades, I’ve made a lot of different-shaped drinking glasses and thought I knew quite a bit about how different shapes affect the drinking experience. For example, the wide variety of wine glass shapes that are specific to particular wine varieties or the many cocktail glass shapes that are specific to particular cocktails,” he said, “I wasn’t as familiar with the many whisky glass shapes, so our conversations with Drew about the shape and function of whisky glasses have been a real education.” This collaboration has been a great opportunity to design a glass that works equally as well as a snifter but also as a vessel to serve a beautiful cocktail.”
Bradbourne and Down agreed on a piece of glass that could not only function as a traditional whisky-nosing vessel but also break with convention by being used to house a beautiful light and bright ‘Spritz ‘-style cocktail. “Just as with our craftspeople at the distillery, it was inspirational to work with two masters of their craft at Monmouth — those who are continuing to perfect ancient practices with modern sensibilities. Plus, we just really wanted to make a beautiful piece of glassware,” said Down.
With a base inspired by the iconic Glenfiddich bottle shape, rendered in the green hue synonymous with Glenfiddich 12 year old and featuring Glenfiddich’s eponymous 12-point Stag (Glenfiddich’s Gaelic translation is ‘Valley of the Deer’’), this limited-edition piece stands as a testament to the world-leading distiller’s constant evolution — perfectly embodying the brand’s essence.
For those wanting to experience these exceptional vessels for themselves, we recommend paying a visit to O’Connell Street’s award-winning cocktail destination, Panacea, where the expert bar team will craft a refreshing Glenfiddich creation — served in bespoke Monmouth glassware.
Given how much emphasis we place on curating the perfect wardrobe, it’s unsurprising that we’re now beginning to more carefully consider how we care for our clothes. From delicate silk gowns to soft wool knits, the fabric mix within our wardrobes is diverse, and as such, requires considered upkeep. Gone are the days of simply throwing everything into the machine on a delicate cycle and hoping for the best, or bunching up our most prized wares and dropping them at the dry cleaner for some TLC. Now, thanks to Fisher & Paykel’s range of Steam Care appliances, designed in partnership with Boffi, we can expertly care for our clothing at home, with laundry spaces evolving far beyond washing and drying — into a connected fabric care system that can be seamlessly interwoven with the architecture of the home.
Strikingly combined into a considered ecosystem, Fisher & Paykel’s Steam Care appliances, including the Fabric Care Cabinet, front loader washers, and heat pump dryer, introduce a new repertoire of specialised care techniques to the home, allowing you to carefully refresh garments that might once have only been dry cleaned, encompassing everything from structured tailoring and soft leather and suede to ultra-delicate silk, wool, and activewear, and even treasured accessories. Underpinning Fisher & Paykel’s fabric care approach is the insight that the better we care for our garments, the longer they last — and the less impact we have on the planet.
At Fisher & Paykel’s Auckland Experience Centre, the luxury appliance company’s fabric care and wardrobe spaces, designed with Boffi, illustrate this evolution. Each space reveals the future of laundry as holistic and connected fabric care — gentle, convenient, and effective.
Denizen, at its core, is a magazine that uplifts and inspires; celebrates and challenges, and, ultimately, gives rise to New Zealanders doing exceptional things, both here, on home soil, and the world stage. This spring, Kerikeri-based, Hollywood actress Lydia Peckham graces our cover, accompanied by the cover line ‘reawakening’ — a sentiment for which she is the perfect paragon.
Within the pages of this issue, we explore the notion of reawakening our senses. Stepping offline, putting down our phones, slipping our headphones out of our ears and back into their cases, and reconnecting with the innate, intrinsically human parts of ourselves that are being lost to digitalisation. Peckham’s fascinating story of her dichotomic life, much of which is lived on a sprawling plot of native bush in small-town New Zealand (the rest spent filming blockbusters with the likes of Rami Malek and Russell Crowe in Hollywood) sets the tone for our Spring Issue — a magazine filled with endless inspiration to embrace the here and now.
From our exclusive interview with world-renowned Kiwi sailor, Blair Tuke (who, when we speak, is gearing up to take on the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona), to an illuminating conversation with up-and-coming artist Jamie Te Heuheu, the individuals on these pages serve as a reminder that there’s a world to be lived offline, and highlight just how much more there is to life than what can be found behind a screen.
We also have a comprehensive guide to the upcoming America’s Cup, and, as always, an all-encompassing overview of the trends worth knowing. From design to fashion, wellbeing, gastronomy, travel, and more, we round up the new and noteworthy pieces to add to your homes and wardrobes, the corners of culture worth exploring, and the destinations worth visiting this spring.
Ultimately, this inspiring new issue is an invitation to stop and smell the roses. We think you’ll be surprised at what happens if you do.
Our Spring Issue is available at all good newsagents and supermarkets, or simply subscribe to the magazine below.
Taking experiential retail to new heights, Rodd & Gunn’s The Lodge Bar & Dining is a fully immersive retail and dining experience located within Auckland’s Commercial Bay precinct. Since opening its doors mid-way through 2020, the eatery has earned a name for itself for turning out some of the best steaks in town — and now, internationally venerated chef Matt Lambert has curated a bespoke Monday night-only offering centred on steak and wine.
Here, every Monday diners will find a delectable dinner for two with milk bread ‘pull apart’ with brie whipped butter, 28-day dry-aged NY strip steak with jus and confit garlic, herb and ricotta salad with basil dressing, rigatoni cacio e pepe, and passionfruit pavlova, served alongside two glasses of Rodd & Gunn Pinot Noir — all for $150 for two people.
Book a table here, now, and start the week well at this inner-city favourite.
As one of New Zealand’s most revered hair stylists and makeup artists, Kiekie Stanners is well-versed in the art of using hair styling tools to effortlessly achieve the most glamorous of looks. For this issue’s cover shoot with actress Lydia Peckham, Stanners opted for two contrasting but equally stunning looks — styled using Shark’s range of powerful and versatile hair tools. Here, she talks us through the easy recreation of Lydia’s bouncy, voluminous look, and her slick and straight style, using Shark’s styling tools at home.
For more exclusive access to what the city has to offer, engaging content, excellent imagery and thought provoking commentary on the life that surrounds you, subscribe to Denizen magazine now.
