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mammoth Goneburger (beef, chicken
and
bacon). There's another
VB
at 375 George St
(same hours).
Modaks Espresso
(337-339 George St; mains $9-16; 7.30am-4pm; )
This funky little place with brick walls, mis-
matched Formica tables and couches for slouching is popular with students and those who
appreciate chilled-out reggae while they nurse a pot of tea. Plump toasted bagels warm the
insides in winter.
CAFE, BAR
$
Saigon Van
(66 St Andrew St; mains $9-19; 11.30am-2pm & 5-9pm Tue-Sun)
The decor looks high-end Asian, but
the food is definitely budget-friendly. Try the combination spring rolls and a bottle of Vi-
etnamese beer to re-create lazy nights in Saigon. The bean-sprout-laden
pho
(noodle soup)
and salads are also good.
VIETNAMESE
$
Etrusco at the Savoy
MAP
ITALIAN
$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-477 3737;
www.etrusco.co.nz
;
8a Moray Pl; mains $17-21; 5.30pm-late)
NZ has very few dining
rooms to match the Edwardian elegance of the Savoy, with its moulded ceilings, stained-
glass crests, brass chandeliers, green Ionian columns and fabulously over-the-top lamps.
Pizza and pasta might seem like an odd fit, but Etrusco's deliciously rustic dishes abso-
lutely hold their own.
Nova Cafe
MAP
CAFE
$$
GOOGLE MAP
( 03-479 0808;
www.novadunedin.co.nz
;
29 The Octagon; breakfast $15-18, lunch $18-24, dinner $18-34;
7am-11pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-10pm Sat & Sun)
Not surprisingly, this extension of the art gallery has a
stylish look about it. Start the day with the interesting breakfast selections, dabble in some
Asian flavours for lunch, then finish the day with bistro-style grills and a glass of wine.
Miga
MAP
KOREAN
$$
GOOGLE MAP