Bask in late summer’s golden glow with Moët Golden Hours — a sparkling celebration of fine champagne and exceptional dining. From now until the 21st of April, sip Moët & Chandon for $99 a bottle or $17 a glass at some of Auckland’s finest eateries, including Bivacco, Azabu Mission Bay, Azabu Ponsonby, Ortolana, Ebisu, and Non Solo Pizza. Pair your pour with signature dishes, from tasty tempura to delicate beef carpaccio, and savour the season in style.
Here, we round up our picks of the dishes from each of the participating eateries to pair perfectly with your bubbles. Santé.
Azabu Ponsonby
Dish pairing: The Kingfish Tiradito
At Azabu’s Ponsonby outpost, there is never a shortage of dishes sure to satisfy, but the Kingfish Tiradito served with pickled daikon, jalapeño, and a flavourful ponzu dressing is hard to go past, and would make the perfect accompaniment to a crisp flute of Moët any day of the week.
Azabu Mission Bay
Dish pairing: The Snapper Katsu Tempura
Or, if it’s Azabu’s Mission Bay eatery that is your go-to, don’t look past the Snapper Katsu Tempura. Paired with fresh chilli and coriander, ginger, shallots, and a punchy sesame soy sauce, this delectable dish is a must order, and goes down a treat with bubbles.
Bivacco
Dish pairing: The Bluff Oysters
Some things are popular for a reason, and Bluff oysters and champagne is a tried and true pairing that will forever stand the test of time. Grab a dozen while they’re in season, a bottle of Moët & Chandon, and settle in to Bivacco’s lively dining room for what is bound to be a good time.
Ortolana
Dish pairing: The Chicken Liver Parfait
Champagne — with its crispness and effervescence, cuts through the richness of parfait beautifully, and Ortolana’s particular iteration is divine. Piped onto crisp crostini and topped with seasonal chutney, this dish is the perfect way to begin a meal at the Britomart institution — best enjoyed outside under the twinkling lights.
Non Solo Pizza
Dish pairing: The Beef Carpaccio
With its velvety soft slices of beef, complemented by rich truffle aioli, crispy capers, and a sprinkle of pecorino and rocket, NSP’s decadent carpaccio offers a perfect balance of bold flavours. It’s an ideal match for Moët & Chandon — a simple yet indulgent pairing for those who appreciate the finer things.
Ebisu
Dish pairing: The Omakase Sashimi Platter
No visit to Ebisu is complete without an order of the eatery’s Omakase Sashimi plate, and no Omakase Sashimi plate is complete without a crisp glass (or two) of bubbles to accompany the beautiful fresh fare. Decadent yet light, and always satisfying, this may just be the most perfect pairing of them all.
Dates:
21st March — 21st April
