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Tavern ticks all of the boxes Marty and Naomi Fuller are the proud owners of The Elmwood Trading Co., a locally loved tavern that has an amazing community around it. Metropol caught up with Marty about how they’ve been getting on since taking over the reins 22 months ago.
ith a massive grin on his face he tells us that they’ve been “Absolutely thrilled with the response! “We wanted to create a friendly, value for money, local tavern – almost like a home away from home. The Elmwood was already going well, it was established but had a lot of potential in its food operation. So, we brought our chef, Henry Liang, his kitchen and some front of house staff from our previous hotel Trevinos,” Marty raves. A new space meant undertaking the creation of new menus and the addition of daily specials; not to mention adding to their extensive wine list. Some notable newbies are the garlic prawn hot pots and (a personal favourite of ours) the red curry lamb shank – both pictured. The Elmwood is extremely versatile with a separate function area as part of the restaurant, where “we can host meetings, seminars, fundraising quiz nights and birthday parties,” Marty says. “If the event is big enough, we can utilise the whole restaurant.”
If you’re just popping in, they also have a gaming lounge with 18 gaming machines, TAB, huge tv screens and a great outdoor area with year-round heating. Walking into those double doors you can feel the warm energy radiating from the restaurant, the staff and the lovely owners. Marty ecstatically says, “we tick a lot of boxes” and we wholeheartedly agree. www.theelmwood.co.nz
Let yourself be wowed From the luxurious décor and design, right through to the sumptuous menu, everything about Fig Restaurant at the Quality Hotel Elms, is focused on attention to detail and quality.
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entrally located at 456 Papanui Road, whether you’re staying on site at the hotel, or looking to enjoy a night out of exceptional dining, you’ll be wowed by the international modern, bistro-style menu and exceptional customer service. It’s your choice to sit at the seated tables indoors, or gather around the beer garden’s outdoor bar, which is the perfect spot to relax on warm days and evenings.
Highlights on the menu include the stuffed chicken breast, cumin dusted lamb loin, pumpkin and lentil filo, and Hereford beef, which is served with your choice of sauces and sides. You know you’re in good hands as Fig was listed as a Beef and Lamb Excellence award winner in 2017. The finest local and international wines feature at the bar and gluten-free and vegan options are all catered for. Meanwhile for dessert, you
can’t go past their poached pear, sticky date pudding, or delicious mango panna cotta. The Quality Hotel Elms – just a five minute walk to Northlands Mall – offers standard, superior and deluxe accommodation, and
can also cater for functions. Four conference rooms are also available which can seat 80 to 200 people, making it the perfect venue for your next seminar, conference or social event.
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