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BAR CENTRALE OPENING SOON

Clarence Hotel and Bistro is set to get a new bar with Bar Centrale opening in the space that was Iki. Owner Noel Cimadom says the food offering will be “a mix of cicchetti (Italian snacks and small plates) and pizza”. It will all be designed to share and be flexible, whether you are coming for an afternoon or after dinner drink, lunch or dinner. “Like in the bistro,” Noel says, “the focus is on local and well sourced ingredients.”

This philosophy continues into the drinks menu where head bartender, Marco, has created a fantastic Italian style cocktail menu which is heavily inspired by Italian classic aperitivo and prohibition era drinks.

The space has been designed in keeping with the building with a dose of Italian added. Noel says some of the walls remind him of the old-fashioned train stations in Italy. His wife Kim has exposed and deconstructed some walls and green marble has been installed on others. Vintage French lights finish the space, tying it all together and adding a touch of elegance.

Open breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, Bar Centrale is destined to be the spot this spring and summer. In addition to an a la carte lunch menu there will be a quick and easy Italian lunch special, priced between $18–25.

FERMENTFEST

Back for its fourth year, Fermentfest celebrates all things fermented. What started as a celebration of Waikato cheesemakers and brewers now has chocolate, sourdough, kimchi, yoghurt makers and more all fizzing as they converge on Sky City Hamilton for the one day festival.

Saturday 26 September. Free Entry

For more details www.waikatofoodinc.com/fermentfest

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