Vic’s Picks

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THE STORE IN CAMBRIDGE

Have you popped into The Store in Cambridge yet? Johanna and Eleanor have been adding to their range since moving from St Kilda and the tempting baked goods and ready meals are flying out the door. Make sure you pop in and see for yourself! 92 Alpha Street, Cambridge

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NZ WINTER TRUFFLE CLASSES

Winter means fresh local NZ Winter Truffles are available. Join me in my kitchen for a small, intimate class (max 8 people) and learn how to cook with treasured truffles. You’ll go home with a full tummy, recipes and your own truffle to cook with. $175pp Sunday 3rd July, 11am www.nourishmagazine.co.nz/shop

POPPYPEACH OPTIONS

Angie and the team at POPPYPEACH in Tamahere have been working hard on creating delicious menu items everyone can enjoy. “Our goal was to present a menu that caters to our ‘all eaters are welcome’ concept,” says owner Angie Millar, from gluten free to vegan and keto diets. This includes a homemade gluten free bao bun that is soft and light. “Coeliacs rejoice!” says Angie. The Banoffee Pancake Stack, Angie says, “is next level delicious and it is vegan and gluten free”. Shop 4/65 Devine Road, Tamahere

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THE SHACK WINTER SERIES

The Shack in Raglan are excited to bring back dinners this winter. One Friday a month they will create a special a la carte menu and welcome guests for a night out at The Shack. These are sure to book out fast so make sure you book! www.theshackraglan.com