Road Trip: Where To Eat & Drink In Hawke’s Bay This Summer

stop the car!We’re on the road, but this summer we’ll be taking it slow and exploring the best food and drink around the country. Viva Explore Northland, Bay of Plenty, Hawke’s Bay and Queenstown.Heading to Bounty this week
It’s peak season for stone fruit, roadside stalls and wine sipping among the vines. Introducing the must-taste of Hawke’s Bay.

Want to sink your teeth into fresh fruit warmed by the sun? Bayview’s Taste of Summer, just north of Napier, has the best summer fruits (jaw-drippingly delicious), including strawberries, nectarines, apples, plums and peaches. Plus, they make fresh fruit ice cream and preserves to take home. Open 7 days at 728 Main North Road, Bayview.

If you want an appetizer to whet your appetite, Bar Teresa takes your aperitif to new heights. Run by Italian Andrea Marseglia (named after his nonna), this hidden bar (you’ll have to walk through the back door of Napier’s Harvest Deli to find it) uses fresh produce with a little twist. Rotating aperitif with , is seasonal and often forages. Cocktails here have a layer of drama. A bubble floats above the punter’s head, and a steam-filled bubble is seen bursting across the bar. Take a seat at the bar and be amazed and delighted. Tuesday through Saturday, 132 Emerson St, Napier.

Hanger Monger on Napier’s Marine Parade is no frills, no fuss, just fresh fish and good vibes. Oysters, chowder, fish tacos, ceviche, sashimi, paua, fish burgers, bouillabaisse and, of course, fried fish and chips, it’s a seafood lover’s dream. And its menu is uncompromising — you won’t find a piece of meat. Tuesday to Saturday, Napier’s 129 Marine Parade.

Hawke’s Bay’s newest cellar door is Cone & Flower in Esk Valley, run by four brothers, producing Petane Wine (handcrafted wines from a single vineyard) and Zeelandt (a brewery that has been producing craft drops for 10 years). ) are collected. With a shared alfresco dining space surrounded by vines, this isn’t your usual pub fare. Instead, the menu features fine dining such as king prawns with grilled Mexican chili and peaches, steak tartare, and grilled octopus with charred vegetables. Thursday to Sunday, 14 Shaw Road, Eskdale.

If you’re heading south on your way to Cape Kidnappers and the Te Awanga Coast, Box Espresso is the place to grab a good cup of coffee. Serving first hand coffee (and delicious pastries and donuts) from stylishly refurbished shipping containers in the heart of Clive. Open 7 days at 168 Main Road, Clive.

GodsOwn in Marae Kakaho has a great beer garden where you can enjoy craft beer and wood-fired pizza while dining under the canopy of the North Island’s first hop farm. There’s also a spectacular children’s playground for the little ones and a large garden to play ball and burn off that road trip steam.If you’re leaving a little later than summer, guests can hop on his mid-March start. You are invited to participate in the harvest of Friday to Sunday, 3672 State Highway 50, Malaeka Kaho.

Owners Kate Galloway and David Lamonteau have created a little slice of New York in the heart of Hastings. In this gorgeous tasting room, you can sink into the glossy bistro chairs and barstools and sample an array of the distillery’s fresh botanical gins and artisanal offerings. liqueur. A favorite is the Hasting Distillers L’Opera — a bitter orange aperitif not to be missed. Wednesday through Saturday, 231 Heretaunga St. East, Hastings.

No trip to Hawke’s Bay is complete without a stop at a roadside shop. Scott’s Strawberry Farm sells all kinds of fresh fruit, but you know what they’re famous for. Just outside Havelock North, get past the queues early before they run out of stock for the day. Monday through Saturday, 286 Te Aute Rd, Havelock North 4172.

Mary’s is more than just a wine bar. It’s a sophisticated neighborhood bistro that serves classic cocktails, Craggy Range wines (Mary’s is named after Mary Peabody, wife of Craggy Range founder Terry, and the menu features Casey, Craggy Range’s executive chef). McDonald’s), a modern bistro menu of tofu. Tostadas, fried chicken with pickles, braised lamb shoulder, and fried catch of the day. Monday through Saturday, 15 Joll Rd, Havelock North.

Don’t miss the iconic pink exterior, a must-see when visiting the area. As soon as you step inside, you feel like you’ve stepped into someone’s home. Of course, its delicious range of wood-fired pizzas is a must, as is its organic chicken liver parfait, quince jelly with flatbread, washed down with a drop from a local vineyard. Tuesday to Sunday, 16 Joll Rd, Havelock North.