GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

After 24 years, the famed O’connell Street Bistro in Auckland’s O’connell Street is closing its doors. Owners and founders Chris Upton and Amanda Mason have played a pivotal role in Auckland’s restaurant industry and helped to train and influence generations of hospitality professionals who have benefitted from their experience and opportunities.

Chris Upton says, “We have enjoyed one hell of a wonderful ride and our heartfelt thanks go out to all of our guests who have made the Bistro part of their life. We have been privileged to work alongside teams of very talented individuals. We have had fantastic chefs, managers, sommeliers, waiters and kitchen hands who have contributed hugely to the success of the Bistro. We feel great sadness knowing we are at the end of an era, but we also feel joy and satisfaction knowing that together we all created an amazing and special place." We wish Chris and Amanda luck with their future endeavours.