Back in December 2018 our cover feature was introducing the brand new Goodside hospitality precinct at Smales Farm. The Smale family's investment in the state-of-the-art B:HIVE flexible working building was being matched by an investment in a new dining precinct with the aim to make Smale's Farm a seven day destination – more than just a place of business. It is no secret that the Smales plan is to eventually include residential apartments and hotels on the site, so the introduction of a hospitality precinct was another step along this journey. Over three years on from putting together that launch feature, Channel Mag’s Aidan Bennett – a regular at Goodside – highlights the success of the initiativ
My understanding is the average life of a hospitality business in New Zealand is less than two years – around 16 months. That statistic has probably deteriorated further with Covid-19. What is satisfying at Goodside is that all the original seven eateries we profiled back in December 2018 are still going strong. Goodness Gracious, &Sushi, Soho, Fantail & Turtle, The Grange, Ripe Deli and Shake Out.
Goodness Gracious
Goodness Gracious at the Goodside has been a popular feature of the food precinct. The Goodness Gracious team use their own coffee blend, roasted in Waiheke. The consistent coffee queues are testament to the quality – and of course the bagel centric has been a hit with the locals.
Their bagels are many, and are grilled New York style – with loads of choices as well as other items, such as soups, salads, omelettes etc.
You can find details of their menu and offering online, and you can order ahead online or purchase their range of coffee, bagels and house-made sauces and spreads for home.
Goodness Gracious at Goodside – Open Monday-Friday 7.30am-4pm (kitchen closes 3pm); Saturday 8am-4pm
(kitchen closes 3pm); Sunday 8am-3pm (Kitchen closes 2pm).
Visit: www.goodnessgracious.co.nz
Shake Out
Shake Out is brought to you by the team behind BurgerFuel and is here to prove that quick and delicious no longer needs to be an oxymoron. They serve straight-up premium burgers, sides and shakes with signature speed.
All menu items have been designed to fit in one hand and high-quality New Zealand ingredients have been chosen with care to craft deliciously fast food with your cravings in mind. Because when you’re craving a good burger, you shouldn’t have
to wait.
The Shake Out menu is simple and built for speed, offering a fresh, highly craveable selection of burgers (cheese, double cheese, free-range chicken or veggie). They have also shaken up their menu with a rotating selection of premium limited-edition burgers and indulgent shakes. Their new limited-edition Licorice Smallsort shake is an unmissable feature of the menu. Available until June 7th and set to polarise customers, Shake Out has partnered with beloved Levin based-brand RJ’s to create a true to form shake re-creation of a the popular Kiwi licorice allsort. A licorice lover’s dream featuring a pineapple, lime, coconut and New Zealand soft-serve blend base, with RJ's licorice layer, lime cream and licorice smallsorts.
Shake Out is totally cashless and orders can be placed in-store via their cashless kiosks, or online to eat-in at The Goodside or grab-and-go. Eat with a conscience: all their packaging is 100 per cent compostable – either in the bins provided at the Goodside or at home under the right conditions.
Shake Out – Open Sunday to Thursday 10am-9pm; Friday & Saturday 10am-10pm.
Visit: www.shakeout.co
Ripe Deli
Ripe Deli at Goodside is a foodies' haven. As the colder months approach, the Ripe team can brighten your days with their delicious and wholesome salads and proteins, frozen heat-and-eat take-home dinners, hearty soups, pies and great cabinets full to the brim with mouth-watering treats, slices and cakes.
Ripe Deli has two new cakes on the menu to order for your next special celebration or party. A decadent Boozy Tiramisu Coffee Layer Cake or their Apple and Cinnamon Crumble Cake with Salted Caramel. Yum! Ripe Deli at Goodside has food to eat on-site and takeaway. They also can help with Ccatering for events and functions, provide prepared and frozen meals and have fantastic cookbooks.
Remember… Eat Ripe. Eat well. Eat your greens. Eat at the beach. Eat with friends.
Ripe Deli – Open Monday to Friday 7am till 4pm, Saturday and Sunday 8am till 3pm.
Visit: www.ripedeli.co.nz
Soho Thai Kitchen
Soho takes the art of traditional Thai cooking and gives it a modern twist. They pride themselves on preparing food from scratch, with seasonal ingredients to support local businesses and farmers. Creating dishes full of flavour and freshness. Soho’s chefs dedicate their love and experience of food to doing things differently, delivering an all-star experience for the taste buds. New head chef Aaron Allen has recently taken over the kitchen and has been working their new autumn/winter menu which launches on May 1st. This will also include a new catering menu. Old favourites will remain, but sensational new dishes will be introduced!
The Soho front of house team is also working on a matching beverage menu that includes introducing traditional style infused Thai white rum aka Ya Dong Street Liquor to showcase something different in their new cocktails. And their cocktails are popular!
Soho Thai Kitchen – Open Tuesday to Sunday 11.30am-late with Happy Hour 3-6 pm daily (drink and bar snack menu deals).
Phone 09 972 2711 or Email hello@sohoeats.co.nz
Visit: www.sohothaikitchen.com
&Sushi
&Sushi gives Japanese cuisine and the art of making sushi the respect it deserves. The popularity of their sushi and bowls says it all; they’re a crowd favourite at Goodside.
Build your own plate of beautiful and colourful morsels to satisfy your cravings or select one of their many delicious rice bowls, udon bowls or salad bowls. Crispy chicken, cured salmon and perfectly dissected sashimi are all prepared fresh on the spot.
They use traditional menu items found at Japanese restaurants and eateries and have interpreted them into their own dishes by using their philosophy, knowledge and cultural background.
Miso and bone broth at &Sushi are both nourishing and healthy. They have taken this a step further by introducing seasonal miso and Korean-style bone broth that distinguishes them from others.
Their mission statement includes: To be the gourmet eatery where we can take our kids confidently and proudly; a workplace where the team works with proud and joy; To add value to our community. &Sushi is the perfect option for healthy weekday lunches, or crispy fried meats for those days when you need a little cheat.
Corporate and out-catering options are also available – they have designed a special box for catering which can be ordered through their website, be delivered or picked up.
&Sushi – Open Monday – Sunday 10.30am-3pm.
Email: sf@andsushi.co.nz Visit: www.andsushi.nz
The Grange Bar & Bistro
The Grange is an all-day bar and bistro with a food and beverage offering that is seasonal and ever-changing, making the most of the best, fresh New Zealand produce. Over the past three years it has become a real destination restaurant.
There is a Happy hour from 3-7pm daily with beers, wines and cocktails. Kids eat free from 3pm every day. The Grange also offers a daily $20 lunch special – you can choose from six delicious options and add a house wine or tap beer for only $8.
There is also lots happening through the week at The Grange. On Mondays if you purchase a large charcuterie board you receive two complimentary drinks. On Wednesdays there are Super Champagne Specials from 4-6pm. There is live music every Friday from 5pm. Saturday is 'The Great Bottomless Lunch Day’. Sunday there is a roast (just $35) and Sunday is also Pasta Night – just $25 that also includes a glass of wine. There is also live music from 2-5pm every Sunday.
The Grange is also popular for events and functions. They have a private dining room that can seat up to 22 guests and is the perfect space for anything from a business lunch to an intimate family dinner. This space will be exclusively yours and can be closed off or partially opened to the adjoining terrace. The all-weather terrace is the perfect spot for groups of up to 50 seated guests or 70 standing guests. The opening roof and sliding glass doors provide a beautiful outdoor ambience for both day and night when weather permits, but is also covered and heated for those cooler winter months. Or you can enjoy an exclusive dining experience in their beautiful greenhouse, sitting amongst the fresh produce in a very unique setting while enjoying a bespoke set menu for you and your party – suitable for groups of up to 18 guests. Or you can choose to simply enjoy their vast selection of beers, wines and cocktails in their sunny courtyard. With all day sun, it is the perfect space to get together with friends or colleagues for drinks and snacks for groups of up to 100 standing guests. There is also a wet weather option under their beautiful arbour.
The Grange Bistro & Bar – Open daily 9.30am til late.
Phone 09 972 9060 or Email dine@thegrangetakapuna.co.nz
Visit: www.thegrangetakapuna.co.nz
Fantail & Turtle – this must be the place
Fantail & Turtle is a bar and eatery founded on core values of friendship, community, manaakitanga, kaitiakitanga, and whanaungatanga, with a food and beverage offering that acknowledges their fierce independence from the big multinationals and appreciation of quality, locally produced goods.
They’ve just launched their autumn menu – sharing plates of Hawke's Bay lamb ribs, duck fat kumara, house cured gravlax, and four additions to their Naples-inspired pizza menu including the seasonal return of The Forager.
They’re now offering a ‘Dusty Breakfast’ on weekends from 9am till 11am. If you've done the right thing and are heading back in the morning to collect your vehicle, take your time with a Miller's coffee, Smoked Bloody Mary, crème brûlée French toast, mango chia pudding, hangover burger, a classic bene or our big breakfast platter.
If you're looking for the perfect venue to host your next function, Fantail & Turtle has three dedicated spaces to choose from. Their largest is The Servery. A private and intimate room with a dedicated beer, wine and whisky bar. The Fireside is an open area that offers the perfect semi-private spot for a casual get together and is perfectly placed in the heart of the venue. The newest addition at Fantail & Turtle is the Saint Juniper Glasshouse, inspired by their deep love of gin. It's a unique, semi private, romantic space.
For both smaller and larger groups they also have arbour spaces serviced by their mobile bar, large tables and garden booths that can be combined with other areas to suit events for every group size.
There are always weekly events at Fantail & Turtle. Friday night unwind with resident DJs Amy B and Brydie Tong – an all-female, all-welcome, all-encompassing journey through a musical emporium covering funk, soul, boogie, disco, house and more.
Fantail & Turtle monthly events include Open Mic Nights (first Sunday of every month); Wine Club (last Wednesday of every month, next one 26th May); Smales Farm Market (second Sunday of every month, next one 9th May); Electric Orange (monthly Sunday afternoon house music shindig on the deck with DJs 2pm-6pm, next one 30th May).
Fantail & Turtle – Open daily 11am til late (breakfast from 9am during the weekend). For bookings email: hello@fantailandturtle.co.nz or Functions email: functions@fantailandturtle.co.nz
Visit: www.fantailandturtle.co.nz
