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(
https://foursquare.com/v/niko-niko-sushi/
;
43 Kakahoroa Dr; sushi $2-3; 9am-7pm)
Quick-fire sushi joint
tucked between the Strand and the waterfront. Order a couple of gorgeously presented
chilli chicken rolls and hit the sunny outdoor tables.
CAFE
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Cafe Coco
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( 07-308 8337;
www.whakatane.info/business/cafe-coco
;
10 Richardson St; mains $8-19; 7.30am-4.30pm Mon-
Fri, 8.30am-2pm Sat)
Coco is a hip, L-shaped corner spot serving bright, fresh cafe fare: ba-
gels, panini, corn fritters, fresh juices, French toast, cakes, organic fair-trade coffee, eggs
any which way…and the 'Crepe of the Week'. Very kid-friendly, too.
Countdown
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SUPERMARKET
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7am-10pm)
Stock up on supplies.
(
www.countdown.co.nz
;
105 Commerce St;
Roquette
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MODERN NZ, MEDITERRANEAN
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( 07-307 0722;
www.roquette-restaurant.co.nz
;
23 Quay St; mains lunch $20-34, dinner $30-36; 10am-late
Mon-Sat)
A modern waterside restaurant on the ground floor of one of the town's big new
apartment building, ritzy Roquette serves up refreshing Mediterranean-influenced fare
with lots of summery salads, risotto and fish dishes. Laid-back tunes, lots of glass and mo-
saics, good coffee and sexy staff to boot. Try the char-grilled lamb salad.
Drinking & Entertainment
IRISH PUB
Craic
(
www.whakatanehotel.co.nz
;
Whakatane Hotel, 79 The Strand; 11am-2am)
The Craic is a busy locals'
boozer of the Irish ilk, good for a pint or two, or a mug of hot chocolate if you're feeling
sub-par. Fantastic streetside terrace for sunny afternoons, and solid pub grub (mains $13
to $22).
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