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Arthur St Café
(8 Arthur St; mains $9-19; 7am-5.30pm Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat)
Excellent coffee and cruisy Kiwi dub
is always a good way to ease into the day. Decked out with retro furniture, Timaru's funki-
est eatery offers quiches, bagels and locally famous breakfasts. There's also occasional
live music with an alternative and folkie spin.
CAFE
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Zest
MAP
PIZZERIA, CAFE
$$
( 03-688 8313;
www.zestrestaurant.co.nz
;
4a Elizabeth St; lunch $15-20, dinner $19-29; 10am-10pm)
Neapolitans might sniff at the non-traditional toppings, but the Greek and Hawaiian pizzas
served in this converted church hall have plenty of fans. The menu is rounded out with a
crowd-pleasing line-up of curry, pasta, schnitzel, steak and salad.
Fusion
MAP
CAFE, RESTAURANT
$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-688 8550;
www.restaurantfusion.co.nz
;
64 The Bay Hill; breakfast $15-18, lunch $17-22, dinner $24-31;
10am-10pm)
The modish red and black decor sets the scene for a menu that channels both
Mediterranean and Asian flavours. Between meals it's a good spot for coffee and cake,
complete with views of Caroline Bay.
Ginger & Garlic
( 03-688 3981;
www.gingerandgarlic.co.nz
;
335 Stafford St; mains $26-39; 4-10pm)
Timaru's most
sophisticated cuisine is showcased at this long-running local favourite. Asian, Middle
Eastern and European flavours are paired with quality local produce on the adventurous
menu.
MODERN NZ
$$$
Speight's Ale House
(
www.timarualehouse.co.nz
;
2 George St; 11.30am-late; )
Hands down the best of Timaru's pubs,
this brewery showcase serves hearty pub meals - burgers, steak and seafood - and the full
range of Speight's beers on tap. It's worth a visit just to see the inside of the 1870s Land-
ing Service Building.
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