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signer linen, leather lounges and floor-to-ceiling windows that slide open for chestfuls of
sea air.
Crown Hotel
HOTEL $$$
$$$
( 06-833 8300;
www.thecrownnapier.co.nz
; cnr Bridge St & Hardinge Rd, Ahuriri; d/1-bedroom/
apt from $189/199/400; )
The conversion of this 1932 pub into a ritzy apartment-
style hotel must have broken a few fishermen's hearts. The new wing features muted
tones, nice wallpaper and linen and super sea views. Bike hire available.
Eating
Groove Kitchen Espresso
CAFE $
(
www.groovekitchen.co.nz
;
112 Tennyson St; meals $9-19; 8am-2pm Mon-Fri, 8.30am-2pm Sat &
Sun; )
A sophisticated cafe squeezed into small, groovy space where the turntable
spins and the kitchen cranks out A1 brunch along with trendsetting wraps, baps, salads
and killer coffee. With a bit of luck you'll be around for one of the intermittent
Thursday-night gigs.
Café Ujazi
CAFE $
(
www.facebook.com/ujazicafe
;
28 Tennyson St; snacks $4-10, meals $9-19; 8am-5pm; )
The
most bohemian of Napier's cafes, Ujazi folds back its windows and lets the alternative
vibes spill out onto the pavement. It's a long-established, consistent performer offering
blackboard meals and hearty counter food. Try the classic
rewana
special - a big break-
fast on traditional Maori bread. Impressive tea menu.
Kitchen Table
CAFE $
(
www.pghb.co.nz/page/cafe
; 138 Tennyson St; brunch $8-19; breakfast & lunch; )
Sharing
an airy gallery space with a local photography studio, this colourful and crafty cafe pro-
duces classic fare ('homemade loveliness'), traipsing from scones to goats' cheese salad.
Plenty to inspire, both on the walls and on the menu. Love the tattoo-esque sign and
kooky internal ephemera. Free wi-fi.
Westshore Fish Café
FISH & CHIPS $
