One of the beautiful things about Devonport is how it just keeps getting better. Our wonderful little village is really establishing itself as a dining destination and this was evident in the sell-out event The Travelling Fare where guests literally hopped from restaurant to restaurant sampling beautifully curated dishes, each matched with phenomenal New Zealand wines. It was the perfect way to hit four restaurants in one night, meet the owners, sample the food and the vibe, before moving on to the next one.

Last month also saw the opening of a fantastic burger joint, Harry’s, which sits opposite our little neighbourhood bar Tiny Triumphs. The tasty burgers and delicious fried chicken on the menu perfectly compliment pints of craft beer as food can be brought across the road to the bar.

Inside the ferry terminal a new restaurant is currently being fitted out and we can’t wait to share the good news about who is opening the place and what the food will be all about. If you like fresh fish, oysters and sustainably sourced kaimoana, then this one will be for you.

Following our busy month of winter events, we’re now in the planning stages of the fifth annual GLOW@Artweek event and Friday after 5 Open Street Party taking place during Artweek Auckland 18 & 19 October. Once again students from Unitec School of Architecture are designing and pre-fabricating exceptional light pavilions to go on to Windsor Reserve in a weekend of art, design, architecture, music, lights and good times. Vector is coming along to power the installations using the latest in renewable technology. If you’ve been before, you’ll know how great this event is. If it’s your first time, then you better not miss out again!

Our Friday after 5 event sees the closure of Clarence Street so we can roll in the food trucks, art activations, street games, live music and more. Puffer jackets and party pants are mandatory. This street party kicks off GLOW@Artweek and always promises a fantastic time.

The glowing installations will also be lit up on the morning of Sunday October 20th to welcome all those participating in the ASB Auckland Marathon. So, if you needed some more motivation to sign up to this epic Auckland running event, then this will be most dazzling start line you will ever encounter.

Stay warm and well this month. Spring is almost here…

Until then, Toni