1 April 2012

BEST HOTEL FOOD IN NZ?

This amazing pork belly, was cooked to perfection on the rotisserie at Wakatipu Grill by Qtown's exec chef Peter Thornley last night. Served with salt baked pears, swede, horseradish and and Colman's mustard. I had some house made pancetta on toasted sourdough baguette by head chef Mario to kick off, then my entree was the most amazing baked Detroit beetroot with goat curd wrapped in brik pastry and hazelnut puree tea raisins and orange flower vinaigrette. I looked in envy at the yellowfin tuna carpaccio served with serrano ham,juniper, white anchovy, pomelo and red shallots. The husband thought the venison was the best he'd ever had! a fabulous autumn menu.

The menu is outstanding, especially the entrees and I can't wait to eat here again. Thornley is a perfectionist chef, who stands in the open kitchen cooking in full view of the diners and guess what? There's laughter and fun noises emanating from the kitchen all evening long.

Is this the best hotel dining in NZ? I think so.