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salad) and moreish Karaage chicken. Tatsushi is the real deal. Sushi and bento boxes to
takeaway.
Chow
(
www.chow.co.nz
;
45 Tory St; dishes $7-24; noon-midnight; )
Well-oiled Chow is a stylish pan-
Asian restaurant-cum-bar, popular with folk with a penchant for zingy food in sociable
surroundings, and creative cocktails. Daily deals, free wi-fi, and the fun Library bar (
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FUSION
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Scopa
MAP
ITALIAN
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GOOGLE MAP
(
www.scopa.co.nz
;
cnr Cuba & Ghuznee Sts; mains $16-26; 8am-late Mon-Fri, 9am-late Sat & Sun; )
Authentic pizza, pasta and gnocchi make dining at this modern
cucina
a pleasure. The
bi-
anche
(white) pizzas make a refreshing change as do the
pizzaiolo
(pizzas of the week).
Watch the groovy 'Cubans' from a seat in the window. Lunchtime specials; sexy evenings
complete with cocktails.
Ombra
(
www.ombra.co.nz
;
199 Cuba St; snacks & small plates $4-18; 10am-late; )
This Venetian-style
ba-
caro
(taverna) dishes up mouth-watering Italian fare in a lively, warm atmosphere. Ad-
mire the on-trend distressed interior while sipping an aperitif then share tasty morsels like
arancino
(fried risotto ball),
pizzette
(minipizza) and meatballs. Round things off with a
classic dessert such as tiramisu or saffron and honey pannacotta.
Delizioso!
ITALIAN
$$
Capitol
(
www.capitolrestaurant.co.nz
;
cnr Kent Tce & Majoribanks St; mains $22-36; noon-2.30pm & 5.30-9.30pm)
This
consistent culinary star serves simple, seasonal fare using premium local ingredients, care-
fully prepared with a nod to the classic Italian style. Try the parmesan-crusted lamb's liv-
er. The dining room is a bit cramped and noisy, but elegant nonetheless, and who's going
to gripe when presented with such fine cuisine? It's well worth a wait at the wee bar (no
dinner bookings).
MODERN NZ
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