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Depot Eatery Auckland

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 Street lights at Federal Street #auckland #federalstreet #newzealand #H2HNewZealand2016 #streetlightsDepot Eatery Auckland (1)We only had two nights in Auckland and we wanted to eat here when we arrived.  It was so full and the lines were so long.  The wait list was also so long.  So the last night we made sure and we made it!
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( from their website) ?There’s an energy and passion about Depot. Not overly precious or pretentious – just fast, fun and fresh.
The perfect place to drop in and refuel. It’s chef Al Brown’s place and reflects perfectly his attitude towards food: in season, beautifully cooked, to be enjoyed with friends. Al’s joined by Kyle Street and Andrew Mackle in the kitchen and Joe Williams and Nick Gallagher out the front.
Most of the cooking is over charcoal or hard wood so there’s a real succulence to the flavours. Order a selection of small plates and pass them round.
#depoteatery #chefalbrown #albrown #auckland #newzealand #H2HNewZealand2016 #crispypata #porkhockDepot Eatery Auckland (15) Depot Eatery Auckland (13) Smoked Brisket Tortillas YUM!!  Everything YUM!Depot Eatery Auckland (7)  Aside from Oyster all you can in New Zealand, Lamb all you can!! Fall off the bone super yum Lamb Ribs with skordalia and cumin paprika oil in the Depot @depoteatery A Must! #Depot Eatery Auckland (5) Fergus Bone MarrowDepot Eatery Auckland (6)  Crispy “Freedom Farms” pork hock with apple and horseradish salsa verde. This is the bestseller at @depoteatery To us Filipinos it’s our Crispy Pata ? There’s always a line at Depot and we missed our first night since they don’t accept reservations. It’s a good thing we got seats last night. Most dishes are for sharing so it’s fun ?. Depot Eatery Auckland (8) Skirt SteakDepot Eatery Auckland (9) Potato Skins with manchegoDepot Eatery Auckland (10) Depot Eatery Auckland (16)

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The perfect place to drop in and refuel. It’s chef Al Brown’s place and reflects perfectly his attitude towards food: in season, beautifully cooked, to be enjoyed with friends.

The perfect place to drop in and refuel. It’s chef Al Brown’s place and reflects perfectly his attitude towards food: in season, beautifully cooked, to be enjoyed with friends.

Rustan’s Home and Heart 2016

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This year, Rustan’s is dedicating three months to celebrate everything about and for the Family with Home & Heart – A Family Affair. Throughout the months of April until June, Rustan’s will be hosting various activities that the whole family can enjoy. Weekends will be filled with family-friendly workshops at Rustan’s to make every meal, every bonding moment and every family time even more memorable.

Starting off with a weekend of coffee and tea workshops. Rustan’s Alabang Town Center will host the Afternoon Delight: Coffee and Tea with Delonghi on April 16, Saturday where their resident coffee craftsman, Michael Canlas, will give a workshop on caffeinated and tea recipes. This will be followed by Breville’s, The Art of Coffee – Espresso Appreciation Afternoon with Master Latte Artist, Dave Dource on April 17, Sunday.

As a treat to lovely ladies, Rustan’s will hold a Mother’s Day Fair from April 21 to May 8 at Rustan’s Makati and April 22 to May 8 at Rustan’s Shangri-la. A special Travel Essentials for Mom’s Getaway Workshop by Bespoke and Beyond at Rustan’s Makati was held last April 21, Thursday. Learn the tips and tricks to organizing your luggage and pack perfectly for any solo or family getaway. This workshop will make sure every mom is destination-ready for any out-of-towns or trips abroad.

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Great news! Longchamp will extend its personalized Le Pliage services from April 17 to May 7 at Rustan’s Shangri-la. Customize and design the perfect Le Pliage bag for the woman of your life. Pick out from various colors and find a size that fits every girl’s needs.

Rustan's Home & Heart 2016 (3) Rustan's Home & Heart 2016 (2)The 28th of April marks the start of enjoying special deals from the Home Department. Perfect artisanal home accent pieces from brands like Farbel, Acrila, Zoffoli, Arti & Mestieri will be offered at 20% off on selected items. Exquisite Home Luxury brands offer special gifts as well. Receive a Lladro Silk Scarf or a Christofle Silver Money Clip for a single receipt purchase of PHP 45,000 from Lladro and Christofle, respectively. A minimum single-receipt purchase of PHP 50,000 from Meissen entitles one to a luxurious Meissen candle. Spend a single-receipt purchase of PHP 85,000 from Lalique and receive a 100ml bottle of Lalique perfume.

The month of May is also filled with special workshops for every family member to take part in. On May 6, have A Very Vegan Mother’s Day with Jertie’s Kitchen and Breville. Coffee aficionados can join the Delonghi’s Match Made with Coffee Workshop on May 7, both at Rustan’s Shangri-la.

Find the perfect gift for the woman of your life this season and gift her with Home and Décor items from Lenox, Rosenthal, Royal Albert, Kate Spade, and Christofle. Visit the special vignettes curated for moms and pick up a present from the woman’s boudoir like beauty products from Murad and La Prairie, beddings from Ralph Lauren Home, and loungewear from Natori. Find something for the mom cave to satisfy every mom’s artistic and crafty personality with personalized gift cards, stationaries and more from Whisk, and engraved leather items and embroidered linens by Bespoke and Beyond. Lastly, give mom a much-needed break with some Zen-inspired items from BSAB, Millefiori, and Diptyque that will relax the mind and body.

Rustan's Home & Heart 2016 (6)Gather each member of the family and shop to your heart’s content as you catch great steals from the world’s finest brands with the Rustan’s Lifestyle Passport. Show your passport and avail of exclusive offers and special discounts from the Fashion, Children’s, Cosmetics, and Home Departments of Rustan’s until June 2, 2016.

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Just what awesome deals should one expect from the passport? Supermoms can find the perfect arm candy to complete their wardrobe with Fendi and Longchamp, as both brands offer 15% off their regular items. Stylish young women and their moms can have matching shoes from Sergio Rossi, offering 15% off the first pair and 25% off the second on all regular priced items. If looking for wardrobe additions, head down to Marina Rinaldi and avail of the 10% off promotion for one item, and 20% off for two or more.

Rustan's Home & Heart 2016 (5) Rustan's Home & Heart 2016 (7)Of course, Dads get a treat, too! Taking 20% off on regular items and an additional 10% off on sale items are Hackett, Faconnable and trendy dapper brand, Thomas Pink. The man of the house also get to choose from the racks of Adolfo Dominguez, Pedro del Hierro, Ascot Chang at 20% off on all regular items. From leather belts and wallets, to neckties to match ones’ outfits – Miguel Bellido, Buxton and Geoffrey Beene offer regular items at 15% off.

The Rustan’s Lifestyle Passport also has treats and special deals from the Young Adult and Children’s department. Enjoy an added 10% off deal from sale items of Pilgrim and Good Works accessories, Triple C, and Broken Legend accessories. Ready to wear brand Matix and timepiece labels such as Jacques Farel, Giorgio Fedon, Rod, and Flud offer 20% off on selected items.

Update the little ones’ wardrobe and get a free mug for a purchase of atleast P3,500 from Neck & Neck. Purchase any Shopkins Season 2 or 3 item and receive a Season 3 Foil Pack for free. Watch out for more exciting treats and fun activities for kids this season!

Make every family experience a momentous one with Rustan’s. Spend every second with your family and bond over lifestyle workshops and shopping sessions with Home & Heart – A family Affair only at Rustan’s.Rustans heart and Home activities

To know more about the latest collections available in the stores, you may visit Rustan’s in Makati, Shangri-la, Gateway, Alabang and Cebu. You may also visit http://www.facebook.com/rustansph for more details.

Orakei Auckland

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We drove around Auckland and passed through Orakei.  Orakei is the most expensive real estate in Auckland because it’s on the hill with a view of the Harbour. ( Wiki) Orakei is home to some of Auckland’s most expensive real estate. Paritai Drive in Orakei is generally regarded as the most expensive street in Auckland, and most probably New Zealand. House prices on this street start at $3m and range to $12m. #orakei #auckland #newzealand #H2HNewZealand2016Orakie Auckland (15) Orakie Auckland (2)  A $39m (NZ$) home in Orakei that has a tennis court in front of the house.  Orakie Auckland (3) Orakie Auckland (4) Orakie Auckland (5) Orakie Auckland (6) Orakie Auckland (7) Orakie Auckland (8) Orakie Auckland (9) Orakie Auckland (10) Just like any place – you are paying for the view.  The view from OrakeiOrakie Auckland (12)  Auckland – The City of Sails Orakie Auckland (11) Orakie Auckland (13) Orakie Auckland (14) Orakie Auckland (16) Orakie Auckland (17) Orakie Auckland (18) Orakie Auckland (19)

Harbourside Ocean Bar and Grill Auckland

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In New Zealand, eat as much seafood as you can!!  We went to the Ferry Building to eat in Harbourside.  There was a rainbow 🙂  This place was recommended by Michael, the owner of St. Mary’s ResidenceHarbourside Auckland rainbow new zealandHarbourside Auckland (2) Harbourside Auckland (6) Harbourside Auckland (7) Harbourside Auckland (8) Harbourside Auckland (3) Harbourside Auckland (9)  Bluff Oysters at Harbourside Ocean Bar & Grill @harbourside_nz Auckland – Bluff oysters are said to be the most flavoursome in the world because they are slowly grown in the cold, clean waters of Foveaux Strait until they are large, plump and juicy. The official oyster harvesting season runs from March until June or July – depending on when the yearly quota is reached.

The salty seaside town of Bluff is home to the fleet of oyster boats and the main gateway to Stewart Island – New Zealand’s third largest island. It is the oldest European settled town in New Zealand and offers fascinating maritime history. ( http://www.newzealand.com) #bluffoysters #bluffoyster #auckland #H2HNewZealand2016 #harboursideoceanbarandgrill #oysters #newzealand

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Sky Tower Auckland

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I recently discovered the joys of tower views!!!  It started in Bagan, Myanmar

Previous entry: View of Bagan from the Watch Tower  December 31 2015

 I never used to go up towers butI realized it is worth it!  ( Huli sa balita haha )  Sky Tower Auckland (7) Sky Tower Auckland (13)The tallest ManMade building in the Southern Hemisphere – the Sky Tower and a slow motion video of someone who Skyjumped from the 53rd level (636 feet). You can also SkyWalk from the 53rd level. A beautiful 360 degree view of Auckland The Sky Tower: -Should remain standing in the unlikely event of a magnitude 8.0 earthquake occurring within 20 kilometers of the tower -During a thunderstorm in 1999 , lightning struck 16 times in 30 minutes and the Lightning conductor showed no damage. -the fastest time of running up to the tower from the base level to the 53rd level is 5 minutes and 17 seconds by New Zealander John Wyatt in 1999 #skytowerauckland #auckland #newzealand #H2HNewZealand2016
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Milse Auckland

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 Love this pastry shop at Britomart!  It had no sign outside and this was the hallway which had the pastries leading to the dessert bar

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Ortolana

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We went to this nice complex with little shops and restaurants – BritomartOrtalano (16) Ortalano (8) Ortalano (4) Ortalano (5) We had lunch at OrtolanaOrtalano (7) Ortalano (20) Piadina – Air dried pork stracciatellaOrtalano (9) Ortalano (10) Ortalano (12) Market fish Seabream TartareMarket fish Seabream Tartare Ortolana Ortalano (21)Our server recommended this so three of us ordered it!

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