PABLO ARRASCO PAZ MADAME GEORGE

K Rd’s fun side offers an abundance of options, but Madame George makes for an easy choice. Kickstart the session with a famed pisco sour or a glass of Champagne, then sit back and watch the fascinating Karangahape world parade by. Your only distraction will be the tapas-style food drifting past. Dig into tender, tangy and moreish raw and cured fish dishes. Grab the dreamy grilled chicken with its arroz verde dressing. And Madame’s tallarin saltado is a showstopper. Owner and host Pablo Arrasco Paz is the star turn. He never stops and has the art of making you feel like a valued friend while never venturing into the over-familiar. This magical mix of Peruvian-inspired food, a consummate host and one of the best observation spots in Auckland makes Madame George a guaranteed go-to for an entertaining night out.

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DETAILS 490 Karangahape Rd, Auckland, 09 308 9039, madamegeorge.co.nz Check website for opening hours, mains $29-$85

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