WELLINGTON

If you’ve noticed the shutters go down at Evil Twins Café in Vivian St, don’t despair, your favourite caffeine slingers have moved to new digs in Willis St. Coming soon to Tory St is Mabel’s, for Burmese eats and culture, good vibes, full bellies and yum drinks. A part of the recent ‘brain gain’, Marcus Verberne is returning to Dunedin after 20 years in London and will take up the post as head chef at Nova – with a resume that includes Le Caprice, The Ivy and Brown’s Hotel we’re superexcited to see what’s coming up. It’s back to Gran’s for a drink at Kuikui Lane, no not a sweet sherry or a nice cup of tea, but the capital’s newest gin and cocktails inspired by the warmth, quiet and strength the owners drew from their nanas. Shaun Clouston and

Steve Logan put their considerable talents to good use with their venture Liberty in Cuba Street, and we’re raring to go try it. Watch out for the vintage Airstream in the hub of Paraparaumu Beach and you’ll find Salty’s Diner, the new spot from the Food Folk. Over in

Miramar, there’s a second branch of

Swimsuit Coffee continuing to bring us the coffee we love (and need).