Hospitality | Circus Circus Café
Gypsy Tea Room & The Elbow Room
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Gypsy Tea Room
When it comes to finding the right place to meet, greet, eat, drink and relax, ambiance is arguably everything. Add fine fare and you have the right recipe for pretty much any occasion you care to think of. It’s an equation the Gypsy Tea Room, nestled in neighbourly hub of the West Lynn shops in Grey Lynn, has got absolutely right. Sitting quietly on the corner of Wilton Street and Richmond Road, it has become the favourite haunt of people from across a wide range of professions and backgrounds, all adding to the flavour.
A peek at the menu
The child inside
Brunch 6:30am – 11:30am
Candyfloss, popcorn and toffee apples
Bubble and Squeak Fried potatoes with bacon, peas and sautéed onions topped with Gruyere cheese and a poached egg Pan-fried field mushrooms In a creamy brandy sauce with bacon, served on toasted mixed grain bread. Waffle With mixed berry compote, orange mascarpone and topped with a Belgium chocolate sauce
Lunch 11:30am – 4:40pm Baked crepes Filled with roast pumpkin, spinach and feta, then baked with a rich tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese. Open Steak Sandwhich Grilled sirloin steak served on toasted foccacia, cos lettuce, tomato and cucumber then finished with onion jam and blue cheese aioli.
A glimpse on Circus Circus’ website made the child in me squeal in excitement. Circus Circus, as well as its café and restaurant style service, has a unique quirky offering – a candy cart for hire. It’s a unique candy floss and popcorn cart that Circus Circus commissioned to help it stand out from the crowd. Not only does it offer candy floss, popcorn and toffee apples, but this spectacular piece of equipment helps create a fun theme for any event. The candy floss can come in a range of colours to match any events colour scheme, making for an unforgettable addition to the party. The cart can be hired with an experienced operator who ensures smooth running of the cart.
Tandoori chicken skewers Tandoori chicken with minted yoghurt and salad.
Dinner Grilled Salmon Fillet Salmon Fillet served on a lemon and leek risotto topped with a lemon and caper white wine sauce
• Carrot cake • Chocolate Cake • Kahlua Mousse Pot • Apple and blackberry crumble • Raspberry Crème Brulee
The smaller back room is available for groups up to 20 people and for larger groups [up to 50 people], the back room is set aside and the rest of the main bar and outside area is available in a coexistence arrangement with normal clientele. Best of all, there is no charge for booking a function and food arrangements are flexible, including options from the bar snack menu, or you can make your own catering arrangements.
The Elbow Room
Beef skewers Beef skewers served with a barbeque sauce and salad.
Dessert
With its distinctive decor, friendly service and relaxed atmosphere, having a good time is all but guaranteed.
• Mixed Olives • Garlic Pizza Bread • Ciabatta w Dip, Oils, & Sea Salt • Chicken Liver Parfait w/ Crostini • Risotto Balls w/ Aioli • Cheese w/ Falwasser Crackers • Port Nicholson Cheddar w/ Quince Jelly • Aorangi Brie w/ Tamarillo Chutney • Kikorangi Blue w/ Honeycomb • Cheese Selection • Pepperoni & Margarita Pizzas
Gypsy Tea Room 455 Richmond Rd Grey Lynn Auckland 09 361 6970, E enquiries@gypsytearoom.co.nz www.gypsytearoom.co.nz — Advertising Feature
Bite-Sized
Lamb Shanks Slowly braised in a rich tomato, mushroom and red wine sauce and served on a creamy potato mash.
Speaking of flavour, a tasty bar snack menu is always available and accompanied by a well considered wine list, an interesting range of beers and a back bar of spirits and liqueurs to make your favourite drink or cocktail.
A menu to amuse your mouth…
As the Gypsy Tea Room’s sister business, The Elbow Room is equally imbued with an intoxicating combination of interior design, fine food, wicked wines and a diverse range of regulars.
And like the Gypsy, The Elbow Room is open seven nights, has a discerning wine list, a wide range of beers, a delicious cocktail selection and a varied back bar spirit offering – all accompanied by a tasty bar snack menu available at all times.
Settled into Jervois Rd, on the northern slopes of Herne Bay, the Elbow Room has become a local favourite. Discreet lighting highlights the old world charm of the bar and while it shares many of its sister funky attributes, The Elbow Room has its’ own distinct feel that suits the character and vibe of Herne Bay.
The Elbow Room 198 Jervois Road Herne Bay Auckland, (09) 376 2613 E enquiries@elbowroom.co.nz. www.elbowroom.co.nz — Advertising Feature
Hours 6:30 am – 11:00 pm 7 days a week Circus Circus Café 447 Mt Eden Road Auckland T (09) 623 3833 E circuscafe@xtra.co.nz — Advertising Feature
Pleased to be associated
with the Gypsy Tea Room
and The El bow Room
Proud to be associated with Circus Circus Cafe www.roastedaddqtion.co.nz
Kahurangi Estate is a family owned boutique vineyard and winery specialising in hand-made wines and dedicated to quality. PO Box 1031, Nelson 03 5432 980 | www.kahurangiwine.com
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