.Local Fix #1.

Welcome to the first of a series of neighbourhood posts from the girls at The Weekend Fix.  So if you're ever in the hood, be sure to check out some of our local haunts.

.Little & Friday.

Down Eversleigh Rd, Belmont

Nestled away from the busy main road is the ever so popular Little & Friday.  Patrons are met by their quaint shabby chic interiors alongside a delectable selection of instagram-ready bakes & sugar creations.  Their mouth-watering treats are served on vintage plates & silverware adding to the charm & experience of this neighbourhood cafe.  Famed around town for their yummy doughnuts, I must confess I have yet to try one!

.La Tropezienne.

Off Lake Rd, Takapuna

Step through the sliding doors & we are instantly transported to its seaside namesake as we're greeted by their friendly French staff and the delicious aromas of fresh pastries & sweets.  We make it our mission to try something different every time from pain au chocolat to tarte aux myrtilles, the options are endless.  La Tropezienne is where we'd go to satisfy cravings for authentic French pastries & a good mocha.

.Scratch Bakers.

Located in City Works Depot

Scratch is our new go-to spot for a work day hunger fix.  Their generous sized pies are every bit gourmet with fillings such as rabbit, white wine & leek to confit duck and beef cheeks - oh my, yeah I'm a pie girl!  But if savouries don't tickle your fancy,  then their selection of freshly baked treats like pear frangipane tarts, medley of doughnuts or sugary churros should do the trick.

Till next time, 

PS

.The Ugly Addiction.

Best Ugly Bagels

Al Brown's modest empire in Auckland has added another to its expanding roster.  Opening another eatery at an understated location highlighting an understated staple that almost every female (except maybe Americans) are afraid of... Bagels!

Best Ugly bagel's are hand rolled, punched and prodded for ugliness then dipped in honey water before baking in wood fire Montreal style.  Al and his team only use the best New Zealand products to highlight their humble bagel and they reckon bagels should always be toasted as it brings back the chewy inside texture and creates a crisp outer.  Well Al, I can't agree more!

PB&J

Pic's Peanut Butter and Te Horo Rasberry Jam

King

Whitestone cream cheese with Stewart Island Salmon Lox, Red Onion, Capers and fresh Dill 

Flat White

Wellington Havana Coffee Works

The bagels here are rustic and smaller compared to the store bought variety but with the local & house made products they use instantly transforms it into an addictive lunchtime treat even the gym junkies across the road can't resist.

Al, you did it again!

P.S. All coffees come with double shot! (it's the only way really....)

VL