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( 03-443 7538;
www.relishescafe.co.nz
; 99 Ardmore St; brunch $11-20, dinner $31-35;
7am-10pm)
A cafe by day with good breakfast and lunch options, this place transforms it-
self at night into a sophisticated restaurant with a good wine list. Try the free-range pork
belly or Aoraki salmon, and toast the lakefront setting with a glass of Central Otago's
finest.
Spice Room
INDIAN $$$
( 03-443 1133;
www.spiceroom.co.nz
;
43 Helwick St; mains $21-25; 5.30-10pm; )
The
combination of an authentic curry, crispy garlic naan and cold beer is a great way to re-
charge after a day's snowboarding or tramping. Beyond the spot-on renditions of all your
subcontinental favourites, the Spice Room springs a few surprises, with starters including
a zingy scallops masala salad.
Ritual
CAFE $$$
(18 Helwick St; mains $10-20; 9am-5pm)
A classic 21st-century Kiwi cafe, Ritual is smart
but not too trendy, gay-friendly but family-friendly too, and filled to the gills with deli-
cious food. The counter positively groans under the weight of tasty salads, slices and
scones.
Federal Diner
CAFE $$$
(
www.federaldiner.co.nz
; 47 Helwick St; mains $9-21; 7am-4pm; )
Tucked away in a back
lane, this cosmopolitan cafe delivers robust breakfasts, excellent coffee and chunky gour-
met sandwiches. Try the 'Roaster Coaster' with slow-roasted pork shoulder and apple
sauce on ciabatta. Service is sometimes chaotic.
Bistro Gentil
FRENCH $$$
$$$
( 03-443 2299;
www.bistrogentil.co.nz
; 76a Golf Course Rd; mains $30-42; 11.30am-2pm Sat
& Sun, 5-9pm Wed-Sun, extended Dec-Feb)
Lake views, fabulous NZ art, oodles of wines by
the glass and delicious modern French cuisine - Gentil ticks plenty of boxes for a mem-
orable night out. On a balmy night, request an outside table.
The Landing
MODERN NZ $$$
$$$
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