Best restaurant for dinner with friends?
Eden Noodles on Dominion Rd – such a fun place to have a meal. I’ve always gone with friends and pushed myself on the spice front. So there’s been a fair few sweaty, nose-blowing experiences. Love it!
The place to take a visitor?
Piha. The bush walks, waterfall, beach, views, food, it’s got it all.
Spot to end a night out?
Frasers in Mt Eden. Another place I’ve lived near and has been great for coming to after a walk on the maunga. But also great of an evening to come and get dessert. There’s always lots to choose from and a great atmosphere. I have a sweet tooth, so ending a night with dessert makes me very happy.
Favourite trail for a hike?
There’s lots to choose from but sticking with my love of Piha, there’s a hike you can do from the northern part of Piha, which you can follow all the way to Anawhata Beach, which is real chill – if you want to escape the busyness of Piha in summer.
Favourite fish and chip shop?
Murray in Piha. This place has memories for me being younger (and probably called something different). But I’ve been back recently and it’s great. Delicious kai by the best beach, come on!
Venue for a gig?
Basement Theatre in the CBD, always cool stuff on.
Best spot for a bargain?
The op shops on Dominion Rd. Lots of cool stuff and exploring Dominion Rd in general is a fun time.
See Jade Daniels perform in Tāke Kurī: The Dog Tax Rebellion at Te Pou Theatre, Auckland from October 28-November 1; Turner Centre, Kerikeri, on November 12; the Rawene Town Hall on November 13; and Artworks Theatre, Waiheke on November 20 and 21.