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ince Sharon Collins and John Ktenidis took over the iconic two-level restaurant and café Salt on the Pier they have, as they dreamed, lifted it to a different level with new gastronomic delights; and things just keep right on tantalising locals and visitors. Large windows allow you to dine practically on the coastline, part of the ever-changing seascape, and it makes for a memorable experience whether you have popped in for a delightful coffee, a light lunch on the sunny deck, a romantic dinner for two or even a group function. Salt on the Pier is already geared up for the festive season and you should make your booking soon if you would like to take advantage of the unique slant this vibrant restaurant has on Christmas and the wonderful days around it. School holidays are close, and with warmer weather, this means trips to splash in the water and kick some sand around – and there is Salt on the Pier in the centre of it all – wonderful food and refreshments always. New Brighton is well known for its Guy Fawkes celebration – a glorious explosion of light pretty much visible from greater Christchurch. And
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there is Salt on the Pier, right in the middle again, offering finger food downstairs, local live entertainment and a five course meal upstairs. Grab a ticket soon ($35 downstairs, and $80 upstairs – what a view!) and enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles. Thinking ahead – book your Christmas function – family, social clubs, corporates – the
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facilities are fine tuned, the service immaculate, the food awesome, and the atmosphere unique. Then there is the summer festival running from January through until February – New Year for an amazing dinner, buskers thrilling the crowds from January 24, Kite Day on January 24, the Coast to Coast finishing in New Brighton on February 12 for the first time, and New Brighton Day on February 28. And the great Seaside Markets running on Saturdays are worth the visit. “The demographics are shifting a little,” says Sharon. “We are delighted by the mix of people coming in from a subtly changing Christchurch.” “And we are always tweaking our menu a little,” adds John. “We keep favourites, but our team has the creative flair to keep the menu fluent and intriguing.”
Stunning Catering Menu NOW AVAILABLE
Join us every Thursday for Happy Hour from 4pm to 6pm with live entertainment from 5-7pm
$6.00 Tap Beer & $6.00 House Wine & Complimentary snack food
THE 2011 PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS
Restaurant OPEN Tues - Thurs from 4pm Friday, Sat & Sun from 11am check our website for details
CORPORATE EVENTS GUIDE
Nominee: Best Nationwide Restaurants
*Book NOW for your Christmas Function! Restaurant open from 8.30am
Pier Terminus Building, 195-213 Marine Parade, New Brighton P. (03) 388 4483 or (03) 388 4493 www.saltonthepier.co.nz
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Come down to
HEATHCOTE’S VALLEY INN TAVERN Check out our Tuesday Steak & Beer Night! Enjoy a $15 Steak, Fries & your choice of salad or veggies with a pint of Tap Beer* or glass of House Wine
“ Tastes so good, it should be a sin”
‘The Cronut’
Wednesday $15 Burger & Beer Night! NEW COURTESY VAN
Call in or enquire 2 Flavell St, Heathcote Ph. 384 1124
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Courtesy van is now available at the days & times listed (conditions apply) Thursday - Saturday Pickup: 4pm- 8pm, Drop off: 8pm-close Sunday Pickup: 2pm - 5pm Drop off:5pm -close Phone 03 3481 124 to book our courtesy van for a pickup or drop off
Breads of Europe Bakehouse Shop Unit B 10 Garlands Road Woolston Hotline phone 381 1048
Open Mon-Fri 8.30am-3.30pm and Sat 9am-2pm
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