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Lisa King, Founder of AF Drinks.
THE CURIOUS AF BOTTLE SHOP – POPS UP IN PONSONBY CENTRAL As more people continue to look at their relationship with alcohol and how they are drinking – the ‘sober curious’ movement is gaining momentum. This has seen a rise in the number of alcohol-free drink options available and the opening of New Zealand's firstever alcohol-free bottle shop in Ponsonby Central by Kiwi entrepreneur and founder of AF Drinks and Eat My Lunch, Lisa King. Open until 31 July 2022, The Curious AF Bottle Shop is offering New Zealanders the opportunity to taste and buy some of the world’s finest alcohol-free drinks, including all nine of the AF drinks range and a curated collection of wine, beer and spirits from around the globe. Likened to a beautiful art installation, The Curious AF Bottle Shop delivers a modern twist on the traditional liquor store.
From the moment you step through the doors, you can expect to be wowed with a journey of discovery that will leave your taste buds wanting more. We caught up with Lisa to hear how it has been received; “We have been blown away by the reactions and response to the store and our AF drinks range, both by Ponsonby locals and people who have travelled into Ponsonby to visit us. “Our Curious AF journey started when we created the delicious and stylish range of ready-to-drink bottles and cans. Crafted to give the flavourful complexity of alcoholic drinks without the alcohol and using all natural flavours, all
Apero Spritz, one of nine AF Drinks available to try and buy in store.
18 PONSONBY NEWS+ July 2022
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