Dee's Place

Free Entry

28 HongKong St. Bar Takeover

On opening night of Visa Wellington On a Plate, two powerhouses will come together for a one-night-only international bar takeover. 28 HongKong Street isn’t just a bar – it’s a legend. Widely credited with sparking Singapore’s modern cocktail revolution, this hidden gem behind a modest 1960s shophouse façade has become one of Asia’s most awarded and celebrated cocktail institutions. With a sharp focus on artisanal spirits and American-style craft cocktails, 28 HongKong Street helped put Singapore on the global cocktail map. For one extraordinary night, they will bring their signature style, swagger and world-renowned service to Dee’s Place in Wellington. Since opening in late 2023, Dee’s Place has helped redefine the city’s bar scene. Specialising in American whiskies and beers, this tucked-away basement bar is already making serious waves, having taken home Outstanding Bar, Outstanding Cocktail Menu and Outstanding Bartender at the inaugural Welly Hospo Awards last year. Guests can expect bold flavours, delicious cocktails and hospitality on another level, with drinks from 28’s current menu as well as bespoke creations designed just for the night.

Logan Brown Restaurant

$125

96 Originals

Celebrate a quarter-century of culinary excellence at Logan Brown’s 29th anniversary lunch, where the past meets the present in a delicious fusion of food and stories. Join Steve Logan and Shaun Clouston, alongside original Logan Brown team members Francois Febvre (La Cloche) and Shepherd Elliott (previously of Ti Kouka, Leeds Street Bakery, Shepherd, Concord and The Test Kitchen), for a special afternoon filled with fantastic kai and plenty of memories. As the doors of Logan Brown first opened in 1996, it quickly became one of Wellington’s most beloved dining destinations. Now, this unforgettable event offers a chance to reminisce with the chefs who helped shape the restaurant’s legacy, sharing tales from the early days while serving up a feast of flavours inspired by their storied careers. For any longtime Logan Brown fan or someone curious to the whakapapa of Wellington food, this is a celebration of the friendships, milestones, and moments that have defined one of New Zealand’s most iconic dining experiences. Expect a menu that reflects Logan Brown’s rich history, prepared with passion and paired with great conversation, laughter, and a few tall tales.

Frankie's Bar + Eatery

$28

Aama Knows Best

Grilled sambal chicken with crumbed Scotty’s bacon, kiwifruit salsa, lettuce, Swiss cheese, sambal mayo and sambal embe in a Brezelmania brioche bun, with vegetable roasties and Japanese curry sauce. Aama means "mother", a tribute to the role mothers play in our lives, across cultures, the act of cooking is one of the most profound ways mothers express their care. The burger bun includes hidden vegetables subtly delivering flavour and nourishment that would make any mother proud. The sambal featured in this burger is a cherished family recipe from one of the chefs’ mothers—a dish he grew up with. Vegan alternative: Grilled sambal tempeh with sautéed shiitake mushrooms

The Public Trust Hall

$75

A Baroque Soirée

Step into a night of elegance, romance, and timeless melodies at this Classical Ball. A collaboration with The Queen's Closet that promises an evening of refined beauty and grandeur. Set in an enchanting venue, you’ll be transported back to the Baroque era, where classical music, champagne, and canapés reign supreme. As the musicians fill the air with love songs from the 17th century, you’ll enjoy an indulgent evening of luxury. Sip champagne, savour exquisite canapés, and let the soothing melodies of the era sweep you away. Expect flowing gowns, traditional dances, and an atmosphere that transports you to a world where elegance and opulence abound. Every detail has been crafted to evoke the charm and grace of the Baroque period, making this a night to remember. Whether you’re admiring the beautiful gowns, enjoying the lively music, or dancing the night away, every moment feels like a scene from a grand romance.

Te Papa Café

$28

Āhuru Kai Kōhua Poaka

Traditional boil-up pork roulade, with Pagro lettuce and tomato, puha mousseline and horopito aioli in a toasted Brezelmania watercress milk bun, with hand-cut kumara fries, manuka honey aioli, a shot of bone broth and a heart-shaped raspberry framboise dessert. Āhuru Kai Kōhua Poaka, meaning the comforting warmth you feel eating a pork boil up, was inspired by the Māori food tradition of a boil-up. The boil-up is a dish of love, traditionally made in big pots for whanau and friends. It brings people together. Te Papa wanted to capture the essence of this traditional Māori meal and give it a gourmet twist.

Jano Bistro

$29

Allium Invasion

Conscious Valley BBQ brisket and rib beef patty with smoked onion jam, cheese blend slice, cos lettuce, pickled onions, Conscious Valley beef tallow mayonnaise and foraged and fermented cep mushroom ketchup in a housemade crispy shallot milk brioche bun, with rösti fries and onion gravy glaze. Inspired by French onion soup, this burger is Chef Pierre's tribute to childhood mornings shared with his Grandfather Jeannot, the namesake of Jano. Vegetarian/vegan alternative: Beef replaced with BBQ celeriac schnitzel Vegan/dairy free alternative: Cheese replaced with Jano homemade vegan cheese Vegan alternative: Beef tallow mayo replaced with vegan mayo Gluten free/vegan alternative: Crispy shallot milk bun replaced with crispy shallot vegan donut bun Please note: Burgers will not be available on Sunday 17 August

Southern Cross

$29

A Love-Hate Affair

Preston’s Butchers beef patty, with L&P-battered onion rings, sweet and spicy chilli pickles, spiced kiwi onion dip and Marmite mayonnaise in a Pōneke Bakery potato bun, with salt and vinegar fries.

Zephyr Cafe

$135

Always a Bridesmaid

Step into the world of for a three-course feast that brings the film to life, literally. Zephyr is serving up a cinematic dining experience where every bite is perfectly timed with the on-screen action. Expect to start with Annie’s mum’s famous artichoke dip, and an entree inspired by Lillian and Doug’s engagement party then get ready for the main event: the Brazilian feast (but guaranteed to be without the unfortunate side effects). And for dessert, it’s that cookie. The giant one. Gorgeous to share or go full meltdown mode — it’s your call. All paired with cocktails and drinks that complement the evening perfectly. After all, as Megan says, "I'm gonna climb that like a tree." And yes, by "that," we mean the drinks list. Mocktails available. Like an exclusive invite to Lillian’s Parisian bridal shower, these tickets will disappear fast. So grab your besties, your worsties, or your slightly terrifying but well-meaning Megan, and join us for a night of food, film, and absolute chaos. Because sometimes, life calls for laughing until you cry, eating until you're full, and toasting to the love of your friendships that survive it all.

The Borough

$28

Always Mint to Be

Kofta patty, with pickled red cabbage, shredded carrot and mint slaw, minted cucumber labneh, cilantro verde and baba ganoush in a Poneke Bakery milk bun, with patatas tiganites.

LTD.

$85—110

An Essence of Adventure

A culinary journey through the world of classic children’s literature, shaped by the favourite childhood books of outstanding patisserie chef and Mr Go’s alumn Kat Stokes. Indulge in five dessert courses featuring an array of storybook inspiration... experience with a delicately crafted potion and enjoy Winnie-The-Pooh’s famed honeypot in an edible format. This event is sure to tease the senses and bring back the sense of wonder and joy of childhood. Any sweet tooth will be spoiled rotten. $85 per adult or $110 for Adult + Child

The Botanist

$75

A Night on the Orient Express

All aboard as The Botanist turns into The Orient Express. Your tasty train journey will begin in Paris, heading to Istanbul via Germany, Austria, Serbia, Hungary and Bulgaria. The 7-course menu features modern plant-based takes on traditional dishes from each country’s cuisine, such as French crepes with vegan duck a l'orange, coconut-crusted parsnip Austrian schnitzel and Bulgarian kashkaval house-made cultured cashew cheese and spinach pastry; paired with creative cocktails, live music and some iconic Orient Express touches. 7-course tasting menu. Matched cocktails (alcoholic or non-alchoholic) can be added to your ticket.

Yoshi Sushi & Bento

$20

An Umami Explosion

Soy and garlic-marinated karaage chicken thigh with Zany Zeus halloumi, cabbage slaw, shichimi furikake, and honey and housemade wasabi mayo in a Brezelmania milk bun. Vegetarian alternative: Karaage chicken replaced with karaage tofu

Double Vision Brewing Island Bay

$28

Aphrodite-Mighty

Brisket and chuck smash patty with smoked cheese, bacon jam, rocket, and Double Vision Brewing beer-battered fried pickles in a Shelly Bay Baker brioche bun, with beef tallow fries

The Victoria Tavern

$27

A Rib Short

Barbecued beef short rib, with quinoa and red cabbage slaw, grated Kingsmeade manchego and pickled chilli chocolate mayo in a Brumby’s sweet potato bun, with pecorino and garlic fries.

Two Grey

Free Entry

Arizona Flashback

Dust off the denim, dig out the flip phones and get ready to rewind time. Two Grey is bringing back Arizona Bar & Grill for a limited-time pop-up. Welcome to The Arizona Flashback, a throwback to the late '90s and early 2000s that revives the flavours, energy and atmosphere of the iconic Arizona Bar & Grill. Known as a go-to spot for after-work drinks, late-night bites, birthday celebrations and casual catch-ups, Arizona was a place where people came together over great food and good times. Now, its beloved Southwestern-style dishes and all-day menu return — not just as a delicious nod to the past, but as a celebration of shared moments, laughter and connection. Immerse yourself in the full Y2K dining experience, complete with retro beats, neon lights and the return of Arizona’s famous Spin the Wheel game for a dash of playful nostalgia.

Two Grey

$25

Arizona’s Smokin’ Hot Cowboy

BBQ beef cheek, with campfire chili beans, iceberg lettuce and tequila mayo in a Brezelmania jalapeño cornbread bun, with French fries. This burger is part of Two Grey’s full-blown Arizona Takeover, paying tribute to Wellington's beloved 90's Tex-Mex institution.

Neo Café & Eatery

$28

Aroha Aotearoa

Kawakawa-spiced lamb patty with Colby cheese, fried egg, pickled golden beetroot, tomato, lettuce, roast beetroot ketchup and aioli in an Arobake T-Sauce bun, with kūmara crisps and Kiwi onion dip. Aroha Aotearoa is a loud and proud celebration of Kiwiana, reimagining the classic Kiwi burger with iconic local flavours. From lamb and kawakawa to kumara, beetroot and Wattie’s sauce, it’s a nostalgic tribute to the food we all grew up loving.

Double Vision Brewery

$28

Around the Table

Smashed beef patty, rocket, beetroot relish and Beehive bacon feta whip in a Shelly Bay brioche bun with a sweet and savoury marmite glaze dipping sauce and fries. Vegetarian alternative: Beef patty replaced with a veggie patty

Meltdown Burgers

$29

A Sloppy Situation

Two Meltdown blend beef smash patties, with sloppy joe beans, cheese, fried onion straws, candied jalapeños and gravy in a Cottage Lane Bakery potato bun, with skin on fries served with Meltdown Sauce.

Chapman Taylor's Cafe & Inn

$170

A Taste of Indonesia

Embark on an exquisite five-course Indonesian culinary journey, thoughtfully curated by Chapman Taylor's chefs Meyka Hardhani (ex Huka Lodge) and Jimmy Sihombing (Le Cordon Bleu New Zealand). Both born and trained in Indonesia, Meyka and Jimmy are committed to showcasing their culinary heritage in a way that promises an unforgettable dining experience. Traditional Indonesian music, dancers and instrument demonstrations accompany your dining and guarantee your cultural immersion in every way!