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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 gor-
geously presented chilli chicken rolls and hit the sunny outdoor tables.
Cafe Coco
CAFE $
( 07-308 8337;
www.whakatane.inf
o
/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: bagels, 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.
7am-10pm)
Stock up on supplies.
Roquette
MODERN NZ, MEDITERRANEAN $$$
$$$
( 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 mosaics, good coffee and sexy staff to boot. Try the char-grilled lamb salad.
Drinking & Entertainment
Craic
IRISH PUB
(
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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