Margot

Free Entry

Matsuri Madness 祭りマッドネス

Pātī o shimashō! Kick off Visa Wellington On a Plate with a unique culinary adventure as Garage Project collaborates with Margot restaurant in Newtown to serve delicious Japanese kiosk-style Konbini foods and launch the official beer of Burger Wellington, Red Dog. Join us for an evening of food, beer, craft sake, Japanese cocktails and fun at Matsuri Madness at Margot. This event cannot cater to dietary requirements | No Reservations | Walk-ins only

Various locations around Wellington

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Affogato Caravan

Kāpiti Ice Cream and Good Fortune are pairing up to serve you a match made in heaven... affogatos served up in a special edible cookie cup. It’s one for the ‘gram! Find the Affogato Caravan parked up in some iconically-Wellington spots, snuggle up in some blankets and settle in for an indulgent treat! The team will be creating mouth-watering affogatos from Kāpiti Ice Cream’s Marlborough Salted Caramel, Vanilla Bean, and Affogato flavours, paired with Good Fortune’s Firecracker coffee, decaf and hot chocolate. A perfect winter dessert! Thursday 1 August - Swan Lane carpark 151 Cuba Street, 4pm-8pm Friday 2 August - Kumutoto Precinct, 46 Lady Elizabeth Lane (by the Kina sculpture on the waterfront), 4pm-8pm Saturday 3 August - Oriental Bay Beach, Oriental Parade, 12pm-4pm Saturday 10 August - Petone Foreshore (carpark of the Settlers Museum), 12pm-4pm Sunday 11 August - Harbourside Market, 7am - 1pm This event cannot cater to dietary requirements

Graze Wine Bar

$35

The Crackening

Smashed Strait Speared smoked butterfish patties with melted 30 month aged cheddar, butterfish skin crackling, spicy cucumber pickle, and kimchi slaw made with vegetables from Birdsong Farms and Little Farms in three housemade potato slider buns made with flour from Capital Millers Vegetarian alternative: potato hash waffle

The Lucky Cat

$22

Thai Fry

Chicken patty in a sweet 'n' sour Bangkok sauce with Asian slaw, lettuce, and ranch dressing in a Brezelmania sesame seed bun, with Thai spice inspired potato skin fries

Pātaka Art + Museum

$65

Imagine + Taste + Connect

Enjoy an evening filled with inspiring food, drink, and art. Numerous talented chefs from across Porirua come together for one night to serve up imaginative dishes inspired by their heritage, culture, and community. Set against the backdrop of multiple engaging art exhibitions at Pātaka Art + Museum, this evening promises to ignite the imagination through delectable bites and community connections.

Parla

Free Entry

Parla Preview

This is your chance to get a sneak peek of the exciting new Middle Eastern restaurant Parla from the team behind Kisa, set to open in Island Bay in 2025. The team will serve up Parla's signature takeaway kebabs and sides from a food truck stationed outside the new spot, providing a preview of their offering and flavours. Don't miss this unique chance to be among the first to try what's coming to Island Bay! See you at 216 The Parade!

Bus Stop Cafe

$100

The Secret Garden

A taste of summer abundance in the middle of winter. Set in Chef Kirsty Green's garden studio, get cosy with the wood burner, surrounded by trees lit with lanterns, and hear about the lost skill of preserving the summer harvest. Share your own memories and experiences at the long table over three courses and non-alcoholic beverages. This event is a fundraiser for Kaibosh Food Rescue.

The Bento Bar @TASTE HQ

$60

Hands On(igiri)

The Bento Bar invites you to a captivating journey through Japanese homestyle comfort cuisine. In this sensory culinary experience, you will plunge your hands ON(igiri) rice balls with innovative flavours, and concoct your own ME(so) bomb—an instant umami explosion. No foodie credentials necessary, this workshop celebrates self-expression and the art of taste.