WOAP 2018 EVENTS
GOLDBURGER
It’s out with the sharing and in with the searing as Shepherd Restaurant takes a break to become Wellington’s shortest-living and newest burger haven. Fast food with the same Shepherd ideals: local, fresh and fun but this time it comes with fries.
WHEN 10-26 Aug, Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun, 6pm-late Fri, 12pm-late
WHERE Shepherd,
5 Eva St, Te Aro, Wellington
PRICE Pay on consumption (tickets not required)
HAWKER STALLIN’
Grab a cocktail, check out the palm readers and outdoor anime, and try the Asian-inspired eats on offer: sweet and sticky softshell crab, pork-belly skewers and freshly made dumplings.
WHEN Sat 11 Aug, 5pm-6.30pm, 7pm-8.30pm, 9pm-10.30pm
WHERE Hot Sauce, 90 Cable St, Te Aro, Wellington
PRICE $69
THE BEER REALITIES
Fortune Favours tackles those crucial beer questions: does beer taste better on a beach? On a rollercoaster? At the top of Mount Everest or in Monet’s garden? Pop on some VR goggles and experience a multi-sensory beer tasting. Fortune Favours’ master brewer will take you through a selection of chocolate, cheese and beer combinations and virtual sensations that will blow your mind.
WHEN Mon 13 & Mon 20 Aug, 7pm-late
WHERE Fortune Favours,
7 Leeds St, Te Aro, Wellington
PRICE $80
FONDUE & YOU
Le Samourai gives you cheese and wine like you haven’t had in 40 years, with a fondue party hosted by sommelier Ryan Mckenna. Bring along a fellow cheese-loving friend for Wairarapa cheese fondue, crudites and a couple of glasses of Martinborough wine accompanied by a 1970s soul soundtrack. Flared pants optional.
WHEN Wed 15 Aug, 5.30pm-7pm, 7.30pm-9pm, 9.30pm-11pm
WHERE Le Samourai,
45 Tory St, Te Aro, Wellington
PRICE $55
EAT THE STORY: A WAYFARER’S JOURNEY
Two chefs from different backgrounds, on different journeys. Wellington chef Samantha Dinsdale, who cooked up a Michelin star in London and Noble Rot head chef Punit D’souza, are joined by Maciej Zimny, NZ Sommelier of the Year. Hear their stories as they take you on a sensory journey through a five- course wine-matched menu.
WHEN Thu 16 Aug, 6.30pm-late
WHERE Noble Rot,
6 Swan Lane, Te Aro, Wellington
PRICE $175
BEANS AND BARS: FULL SERVICE
A celebration and exploration of Wellington’s two favourite beans: coffee and cacao. Join Luke Owen Smith from The Chocolate Bar and the team at Coffee Supreme to taste some of the world’s finest, learn about the bean-to-bar chocolate movement, and experience different brewing methods.
WHEN Fri 17, Sat 18 & Sun
19 Aug, 5pm-7pm
WHERE Customs Brew Bar, 39 Ghuznee St, Te Aro, Wellington
PRICE $50
SEVEN SACRED SPECIES
A land of wheat, and barley, and vines; of fig trees and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey: these seven sacred fruits and grains defined the landscape and cuisine of the Middle East. Chef Laura Greenfield will explore these in collaboration with Garage Project, Hardieboys, Lot 8 and the Local Flavour Urban Honey Co.
WHEN Wed 22 Aug, 6.30pm-10pm
WHERE Field & Green,
262 Wakefield St, Wellington
PRICE $85
FROM WELLY WITH GIN
A love letter to the city of Wellington told through the medium of gin. Forresters Lane hooks up with Chris Reid from Reid+reid Gin for a chat about making gin, mixing gin, drinking gin, and why gin and Wellington are so well-suited. Enjoy a drink on arrival, a tutored tasting of gin and classic gin cocktails, along with some snacks to nibble on.
WHEN Wed 22 Aug, 6pm-8pm
WHERE Forresters Lane, Level 1, 2 Forresters Lane, Te Aro, Wellington
PRICE $95
BURGER WELLINGTON: CLUCKING GOOD TIME
Fried chicken with housemade katsu sauce, Japanese mayo and sliced cabbage in a house-made milk bun, matched with Garage Project White Mischief beer.
WHEN Throughout WOAP
WHERE Egmont Street Eatery, 11 Egmont St, Te Aro, Wellington
PRICE burger $20, beer $27