Shout out to Honeybones
in Grey Lynn, go get the Merguez and tell them I sent you, although they’ll probably be confused because they don’t know who I am. Also the Mexican Bakery in Three Kings – the cream buns.
Best restaurant for dinner with friends?
Petra Shawarma in Kingsland, or if you’re feeling a little fancy check out Gemmayze St, in St Kevin’s Arcade. And I know you said dinner, but I just have to quickly mention the Lebanese Grocer for lunch is 10000000/10.
The place to take a visitor?
Maybe Mt Eden at dusk? Motat? I don’t know, I’m a bad tour guide.
Spot to finish a night out?
The driving range at JK’s World of Golf in Māngere, drive safe.
Best coffee?
I don’t drink coffee, but my favourite hot chocolate is from Mibo.
Fish-and-chip shop?
The Chip Shop by the Royal Oak roundabout. There aren’t any beaches nearby so you’ll probably have to eat it in a carpark, but it’s worth it. Also grab an ice cream from Ollies afterwards, just across the road.
Hiking trail?
My friend Poelman takes me on one every year up near his place in Matakana. I have no idea what it’s called or how to get there, I just follow him.
Venue for a gig?
I prefer outdoor gigs, but I don’t actually have a place in mind. Wait, I just went and asked my friend who knows more about this stuff than me and he said Big Fan (in Morningside) is becoming pretty cool.
Place to find a bargain?
SaveMart Onehunga.
See Arlo Green in Silo Theatre’s production of Arthur Miller’s A View from the Bridge, on from April 9 to May 3 at Q Theatre. Book here: https://silotheatre.co.nz/show/arthur-millers-a-view-from-the-bridge