Girl About Auckland

A meal with friends

Ok, so I admit it. I don’t go out to dinner as often as I probably could. The majority of my friends are coupled up and like to spend time dining with their significant other, which is perfectly understandable. For me, going out to dinner is often replaced with a quick bite to eat at home (to line the stomach before hitting a few bars), or a dinner party at said couples homes before sharing a cab into town….. However – for the odd girls night out, family celebration, or hot date, the following Auckland restaurants have caught my attention.
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Speed Dating 101

My hot friend and I decided to take fate into our own hands – or the bull by the horns to be more precise – and try Speed Dating. We’d both had it to the back teeth with smug snuggled-up-on-the-sofa couples, which is enough to make any good-natured singleton shiver with disgust and bring up their lunch.
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Champagne darling?

I had one of those terrible headaches today. The kind which starts off behind your eye then moves across your brain, and threatens to take over the left-hand side of your body. Don’t feel sorry for me though, as it was all entirely self induced, thanks to a few impromptu drinks at Ponsonby’s new it bar:  The Longroom.

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Getting down

Wowza. Choice night.

My friends and I had a merry time at The Ponsonby. What used to be the old Post Office is now set up as a Belgian bistro and stands proudly on the corner of St Mary’s Road. Quite a bit of the original decor has remained and comes complete with high ceilings and a charming 1920s feel. continue reading »

Cocktail Hour

I have many many favourite Auckland bars. If I had to choose which bars I would save from burning down to the ground I would rescue the following….in no apparent order….. continue reading »