A pizza the action
New owner Scott Limbrick says it’s been a long process but he’s delighted to be the new owner of Ōmokoroa Beach Pizzeria, formerly Neighborhood Pizzeria.
“There were three or four possible scenarios ranging from me renting the coffee shop Next Door, to possibly buying the Locals Bar jointly with Marcelle, to taking over this whole joint from him. The main message is no big changes. Kyle is still here; he is Ōmokoroa Beach Pizzeria,” says Scott.
Kyle jumps in, “Hey, this is Scott’s place now. I just want to keep making great pizzas. We’re moving onwards and upwards.” Scott says they’ll review a few little things slightly.
“We’re going to modernise the kitchen with some new equipment. We’ll be the first cafe in Ōmokoroa serving Bay Coffee
from our absolute local suppliers in Plummers Point. And we’re being congratulated for adding the respectful macron or tohutō to our new signage.”
Scott’s gone out of his way to use local tradies from down the road, is looking at stocking locally produced baked goods, and will keep going with existing sponsorship arrangements.
There will be a few menu changes and a couple of price reductions for winter, but keeping top-quality ingredients including options like vegan cheese and gluten-free bases.
“By mid-July the Next Door cafe should reopen Monday to Friday from 7am or 7.30am to about 2pm. The Pizzeria is currently Thursday to Sunday, 4pm to 8.30pm. We’ll look at adding back Wednesdays soon,” says Scott.
Scott says he appreciates the improved access and safety provided by the new roundabout outside the pizzeria.