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Eating
Coghill House
CAFE $
(
www.thecog.co.nz
;
10 Coghill St; mains $8-17; 8am-3pm)
Get an early start on the sunny ter-
race of this side-street cafe, where good counter food is partnered by huge corn-fritter
stacks and plump tortilla wraps.
Cafe Nina
CAFE $
(20 Victoria St; mains $8-20; 8am-3pm)
Barbecue for breakfast? Why the hell not. Too
cool to be constricted to four walls, the kitchen grills bacon and eggs on an outdoor hot-
plate while the punters spill out onto tables in the park. Other dishes include robust
Greek salads and tasty quesadillas.
Monk St Market
DELI $
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(1 Monk St; 10am-6pm Mon-Sat)
Self-catering foodies should head here for deli
goods, imported chocolate and organic produce.
Squids
SEAFOOD $$$
( 07-867 1710;
www.squids.co.nz
;
15/1 Blacksmith Lane; mains $15-29; 11am-2.30pm &
5.30pm-late)
On a corner facing the harbour, this informal restaurant offers good-value
seafood meals in a prime location. Steamed mussels, smoked seafood platters, and chow-
der combine with occasional Asian touches, and the steaks are also good.
Motu Kitchen
MODERN NZ $$$
$$$
(
www.motukitchen.co.nz
;
2 Mill Rd; small plates $10-15, mains $26-37; 4pm-late Tue-Sat)
This
Mediterranean-style villa - complete with a garden shaded by palm trees - is the most
stylish eatery in town. Menu highlights include locally sourced scallops, Coromandel
oysters and interesting spins on beef, lamb and duck. Smaller shared plates include
mushroom arancini and felafel, and from 4pm to 6pm, craft beers from the Hot Water
Brewing Co are just $5. Dinner available from 6pm.
