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As well as being a place to find reviews in and around Wellington and New Zealand, I also dabble in cooking! 4 years ago I worked a very long summer as a junior chef, which gave me the passion I have for food today and also a few little trade recipes that I still cook today. Get inspired below!

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One last gizzy food post and then I’m done - I promise! This superb stack of veggie goodness came from one of - the service was poor and the organisation of the drink & food delivery was less than satisfactory - however the flavours and size of the meals (we were bloody hungry by the time they came out) deffo made up for it. 👌🏻 There’s nothing fancy going on here with the ingredients or cooking, but that’s what shook me the most: how these meals so effortless simple in style could pack such a ponderous punch of flavour. And on the subject of big - not only were the flavours huge, but so we’re the portions! I was a little objective at the prices at first, but when I saw the size of the portion I quickly did the math and it all made sense. If you’re in Gizzy and want a place that’s a little more muted and has character, here’s the place to come (and you can sneak a movie in too!). #cafecrawlerlucy #cafecrawl #cafe #restaurant #thedomecinema #thedomebar #gisbornefood #gisborne #dinner #vegetarian #snapper #yum #travel #foodblog #foodblogger #follow

I thought I'd shared most of my mealtime memories from my Christmas in Nelson, but then I stumbled upon these shots from one of my new top summertime spots! These little dishes here are from @theappleshedmapua , one of Mapua's oldest-but-goldest eateries perched on the edge of their bustling wharf.☀️ I came here many years ago and thought the food was okay, but they must've changed management because what I had for my Christmas eve lunch was 100 times better than any meal I remember from here! These fish croquettes were just divine - a lovely crunchy fried crumb on the outside, encasing a beautifully seasoned mixture of house-smoked fish, herbs, and perfectly seasoned potato. Their seafood soup is also worthy of a mention, as it was jam-packed with some of my favorite seafood, all floating in a warm and spicy broth that I can only describe as sensational. I can tell the chefs and FOH team have worked tirelessly to up The Apple Sheds game, and I'm stoked to say that all their effort has paid off and it's now somewhere I excitedly recommend to any Nelson visitors or locals. #cafecrawlerlucy #cafecrawl #cafenz #theappleshed #theappleshedmapua #mapuawharf #lunchmapua #lunchnelson #yum #nzfood #nelson #seafood #foodnelson #nelsonlive #nelsonsummer #foodienz #foodnz #foodblog #foodblogger #blog #follow

Everybody knows Gisborne is beautiful, but its also a super small place, with nothing really going on until the 5 days around New Years. However, tucked away behind the tiny town is a cafe that blows my mind every time I try their food and makes me wonder how and why it's in Gisborne and not in Wellington - @flagshipeatery. 🍴Never have I ever seen a cafe so different from its surroundings, but here you go. With its Scandinavian interiors to its luxurious brunch items - you wouldn't think you were still in Gizzy if you ate here. I went for their muesli (yet again), and am always blown away by the flavours concocted by the freshest fruits, nuttiest granola and the sweet and sour yoghurt - it's a long-time favourite for sure. 🍓My partner tucked into their tofu egg pancake, which held a hidden plethora of punchy Asian flavours which all swam together sensationally on the tongue. If you're ever in Gisborne (probably only for RnV), you have to go here - you'll be absolutely blown away by its brunchtime brilliance. 🥐 #cafecrawlerlucy #cafecrawl #cafenz #enigma #flagshipeatery #flagshipeaterygisborne #brunchgisborne #brunchnz #yum #brunchtime #granola #foodgisborne #gisbornelive #gisbornesummer #rhythmandvines #foodienz #foodnz #wellingtonfood #wellingtoneats #foodblog #foodblogger #blog #follow

This is it - the cafe I was most excited to visit on my travels to Auzzie's food capital, @temperancesociety . This cafe is truly a hidden gem of Melbourne's food scene. Whilst it's a little way out of the CBD, I can definitely tell you the trip is worth the treats you find at the end. Hit the link in my bio to read more about this heavenly brunch hub!

Stop what your doing and just LOOK at this gorgeous smoked salmon 🤤 this massive meal was from the top of the south’s fav family fishing & food spot, @anatokisalmon 🐟 Not only do they make the most sensational smoked salmon I’ve ever tried, but their fishing farm is 100% sustainable, 100% ecological and 100% free range. This place is probably one of the only commercial places where you can fish & feed and not feel guilty about it! 🤙☺️ #cafecrawlerlucy #cafecrawl #cafe #anatokisalmon #anatoki #goldenbay #takaka #fishing #salmonfishing #newzealandfood #nelsonfood #summer #foodblog #food #blog #follow

Flashback a few weeks ago to this delicious lunch from @fords_restaurant in sunny Nelson! My family are obsessed with seafood, so naturally we all ordered either mussels, salmon, calamari- or even all in one! The big ass bowl of mussels was my choice - and they were steamed to the point of perfection where they just melt in your mouth - and that Thai broth they sat in was an absolute sensation to slurp up with bread 😍 everything else was also super light but still packed with fierce flavours, however the calamari was a surprisingly small portion for what we paid - poor dad had to go hungry until home time! Nonetheless, Ford’s is still a fabulous place to come for lunch, dinner or even cheeky drinks. 🍷 #cafecrawlerlucy #cafecrawl #cafe #restaurant #fordsrestaurant #fordsbar #fordsnelson #nelsonfood #nelsoneats #nelsonnz #foodblog #foodblogger #follow #seafoodnz #mussels #yum

Found this little taco gem hidden amongst my Christmas and New Years photos - something I’ve been meaning to post about for a long time! 👌🏻 I’ve reviewed @boquitanz before and already have them big ups - but I seriously cannot stop raving about this insanely delicious AND all vegan tacos - I mean cmon, how often does a place solely do vegan food that tastes as good as this!!?? My three falafel, lentil and tempeh tacos were just fabulous - each offering unique Central American inspired flavour combinations with a little American & kiwi flair. If you haven’t tucked into tacos from here yet, you haven’t lived - they’re also dirt cheap, so there is no excuse not to try them (or maybe three!) 🌮🌮🌮 #cafecrawlerlucy #cafecrawl #cafe #restaurant #boquita #boquitawellington #tacosnz #tacowellington #vegannz #veganwellington #veganfood #foodblog #wellingtonlive #wellingtonnz #follow

Oooosh what a year 2019 has been! 🥳Thank you all for supporting me on last years wild journey trying new foods tonnes of new places! It’s been an amazing year of growth and building relationships with other like-minded foodies, and I cannot wait to see what 2020 is going to bring! Kia mihi 🥰 #cafecrawlerlucy #cafecrawl #cafe #restaurant #food #2020 #2019 #newyear #foodblog #foodblogger #follow #wellingtonfood #foodtravel #foodtraveller

I’ve Lived in Wellington for 4 years and I can’t BELIEVE a few weeks ago was my first time trying the famous Zany Zeus halloumi sandwich! 🥪 If you don’t know - this place is world famous for their cheese and baked goods, so much so that even Scarlett Johansson has given their chocolate cake the favourite stamp. But their halloumi sandwich is the local favourite - just a simple toasted ciabatta roll jam packed with the thickest slices of juicy and squeaky halloumi and a squeeze of lemon juice to finish. It sounds simple, but sometimes simple is best. This was quite possibly the best sandwich I’ve had in a long time, and I can definitely say their cheese is the best in the area. If you haven’t tried their goods - you know where to go. #cafecrawlerlucy #cafecrawler #cafe #zanyzeus #zanyzeuscheese #halloumi #greek #cheesenz #foodwellington #wellingtoneats #zanyzeuswellington #wellingtonlive #wellingtonlivenz #foodblog #foodblogger #follow

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