HIPPOPOTAMUS

Enter the age of the new gourmet, as prescribed by executive chef Jiwon Do. This is special dégustation dining, which turns the term ‘fine dining’ on its head. “I want to serve the stories of my producers and tell diners about the beautiful product of our land and sea,” Jiwon says. He does it with theatrical bent and audience participation too. Jiwon has a life-long love of classical French cookery. When customers voice satisfaction: “I’m beyond happy. It’s a phenomenal thing.” 90 Cable St, Te Aro, Wellington / qthotels.com