Menu $95, wine pairing $60, reserve wine pairing $90.
Powhiri | Introduction
To be welcomed, invitation. A Powhiri is a tapu (sacred) process, when the manuhiri (visitors) are welcomed you must treat them with the utmost care. Three important things that make up a Powhiri: Welcoming, Story telling and most importantly: food or the Hakari (feast). This lifts the spirit that is on the manuhiri so they can leave safe, happy and satisfied. We invite you, the manuhiri, to come dine and enjoy what we have to offer.
Garden Herb Tart
Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho
Olive Oil
Herbs
Pork Rillette
Huckleberry
Sage Short Bread
Kaimoana | Seafood
An integral part of New Zealand cuisine as an island nation. Màori have a deep respect for the Moana (ocean), it is a vital part of their diet. Màori paid respect to Tangaroa (god of the sea) through giving their first catch back to him as a gift.
Skate
Squid
Sun Gold Tomato
Olive Oil
Papatùànuku | Land
In Màori tradition, Papatùànuku is the land. She is Mother Earth. She gave birth to the gods and is mother of all living things. When we pass, we go back and in turn nourish her (circle of life). This section of the menu pays homage to her land.
Quail
Cherry
Bread Sauce
Roasted Onion
Berkshire Pork
Apple Ginger Puree
Piccalilli
Hangi Potato
Smoked Jus
Lettuce Hearts
Ranginui | Sky
Ranginui (Sky Father) and Papatùànuku (Mother Earth) were inseparable. The primal couple gave birth to several gods who pushed apart the earth and sky to let the light reach the land. Dessert is the celebration of the heavens.
Verbena
Nectarines
Olive
Ice Wine
Chocolate
Raspberry
Black Sesame
Kakite | Farewell
Cherry Fruit Paté
Lemon Thyme Méringue Pie
Lemon Balm Caramel
Mint Chocolate
Bon Bon
Main
Manuka Smoked Ora King Salmon | Pickled Vegetables | Pear | Hazelnuts
$18.00
Asparagus | Peas | Flowers | Ricotta | Leaves
$16.00
Spanish Mackerel | Buttermilk | Dill | Cucumbers
$16.00
Foie | Variations of Rhubarb | Cocoa Nibs | Brioche
$21.00
Long Island Duck Breast | Plums | Radishes | Nettle
$36.00
New Zealand Red Deer | Ratatouille a la Musket | Smoked Jus