COMMERCIAL BAY REVISITED More than two years ago AvroKO started planning the Saxon + Parole project and soon after, the talented Auckland company was asked to fit-out and project manage the other three venues. “We sourced locally made equipment to meet AvroKO’s brief, such as the authentic gas fired pizza oven at Liquorette and the bespoke gas fired grill at Saxon + Parole. Design, procurement and fit-outs for Poni Room, Ghost Donkey & Liquorette were all delivered despite delays caused by Covid-19.” Liquorette is a self-serve cocktail bar with a master pizza chef driving the oven. Poni Room specialises in rosé (think self-help pours), paired with sublime, Japanese-fusion platters to share. And for the best late night place to be in Auckland, Ghost Donkey is a mezcal/tequila bar with galaxy of lights festooning the ceiling and the coolest barman at your service. Named by Esquire magazine as one of the best bars in America, Saxon + Parole is set to raise the bar even higher here when it opens soon. The 140-seat bistro flows between two levels and displays international finesse alongside Kiwi flair.
From burgers to sushi, to dumplings and much more at the unrivalled Harbour Eats food hall.
“Commercial Bay hospo operators finally reclaimed what they love and live for – delighting and serving its customers.”
20 SEPTEMBER 2020 - HOSPITALITY BUSINESS
