Just another couple of cafes to mention that we visited. While in Gisborne and on the way North. Zest was great as I had been trying to get toast and preserves and had asked at couple of possibles to include in the book. One said yes and I paid only to be presented with a warm bread roll as they had no toast left. Not really the one. Eventually arrived at Zest and although it was not on the menu I got a choice of breads to be toasted and some home made preserve all with a smile. One of the owners is away and the other is getting married this saturday. I was more anxious than she was that her dress had only just been started. This place seems consistant and very popular with the locals.
OUr other visit was to the Winemakers Daughters. Very nice vibe and the food and coffee was of a similar nature. We met Zoe and her lovely daughter Clover who has the best hair colour. I would love that colour naturally.
Thanks to Jennie who we stayed with in Wainui. Lots of space which was what was required. Shame that the Wainui Store was not serving food on the days we were there as we had heard good things.
On our drive from Gisborne to Rotorua we went to Opotiki to try the highly recommended fish and chip shop. Having called Jo Brown a friend who comes from the area and had no joy with local knowledge we decided to walk the town. We came upon Two Fish which we hear in retrospect is in fact very good. Matthew spotted some people upstairs in a corner building and investigated. What a treat!! Rostcards is a chandalier filled open space that includes all the elements of a good cafe. The space is feminine and yet the corner table was occupied by some very burly local men who are regulars. Women get a cloakroom and the boys a functional and good looking loo (yes I looked). Nora owns the place and if you are in Opotiki you must look up and find it.
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