We recently had a great write up in The Dominion Post, courtesy of actor Ross Young. Here is a little extract: “I do love food, and I love atmosphere. The theatrical side of dining out is important to me. It’s a combination of food and ambience. The reason I chose The Ambeli is because the [...]
Bohemian Rhapsody
What a day we have ahead of us. First of all we are extremely excited about two new additions to Ambeli. First of all let me introduce The Bohemian 2010 Havelock Hills Merlot, such a divine experience. We had our first taste at 1p.m. today, placed an order straight away and it’s going to be [...]
Sangiovese For Spring by Jove!
“I was beginning the annual falling back in love with wines produced from the grape Sangiovese” Ambeli, situated at 18 Majoribanks St, Mt Victoria, Wellington, is a “smart dining” organic restaurant that writes its’ menu according to the season: so imagine our activity right now! Spring is happening! In fact in Wellington we are now [...]
Best Smart Dining Metropolitan 2011
Cuisine Awards 2011 Runner-up Article by Cuisine Magazine Aug 2011 The building is small; the dining experience expansive. Inside the colonial cottage on Wellington’s Majoribanks St lies a world of charm and originality. This is due, in no small part, to the vision and quirky enthusiasm of co-owner and maître d’ Shae Moleta. As a [...]
Cuisine Awards 2011
Best Smart Dining Metropolitan Runner Up – Article by Cuisine Magazine – August 2011 WE LOVE . . . everything, really. But especially the fact that in the last year, despite a changing of the guard in chefs (welcome Josh Evans), Ambeli has retained its quirky brilliance yet also evolved to another level. The clever [...]
Ambeli Dessert Degustation
This Tuesday 6th of September We celebrate our passion for smart, seasonal and organic cuisine through the eight wine matched courses of this Dessert Degustation, from OUR hearts to YOUR plate. “Dolce é la notte” – sweet is the night -8 courses & 8 wines – Amuse bouche: Olive Oil Ice Cream with Balsamic Pearls [...]
Sweet is the Night …by Kate Myles
Dessert Degustation by Kate Myles We are so pleased to announce Ambeli’s Dessert Degustation “Sweet is the Night”. Eight wine-matched courses of mouthwatering and provocative desserts from our Legendary Chef Patissier, Kate Myles. Like all great degustation, “Sweet is the Night” is a journey through sweet and savoury with gestures of taste and sensations of [...]
Top 50 finalists hand picked
In a departure from previous years, Cuisine magazine has hand-picked its Top 50 rather than taken entries, and the magazine’s editor, Sarah Nicholson, says the number of first-time finalists on the list is an indication of how strong the country’s restaurant scene has become. Now in its seventh year, the CUISINE NZ RESTAURANT OF THE [...]
Cuisine Awards Star Grazing Menu
2011 Special Stargrazing with AMBELI To celebrate the Cuisine NZ Restaurant of the Year Awards 2011, Ambeli is offering a special lunch or dinner STARGRAZING MENU from Sat 18th June, 2011. These dishes are matched to award-winning Villa Maria Estate wines. Reserve your table online or call 04 385 7577. Offer available till the 17th [...]
Wintry Days call for Ash, Lime & Clays
I always know what to suggest, it comes from years of having had the opportunity to taste wine. My memory and senses are hugely attuned to offer the perfect glass of wine, in any situation, at any time. Take today, Wellington hunkers beneath the low grey skies of a southerly. The cloud-filtered light glimmers against [...]
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Guest Speak
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Esk Valley Estate Wine Grower Dinner
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Now open for lunch
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Now open 7 days a week
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Winegrower dinners
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Millton Winegrower Dinner
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Framingham Winegrower Dinner
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Forrest Winegrower Dinner
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Executive Chef – Josh “Daygo” Evans
- The Kitchen Boys
- Ross Young’s favourite table: Ambeli
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Bohemian Rhapsody
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Sangiovese For Spring by Jove!
- Best Smart Dining Metropolitan 2011
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Cuisine Awards 2011
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Ambeli Dessert Degustation
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Sweet is the Night …by Kate Myles
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Top 50 finalists hand picked
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Cuisine Awards Star Grazing Menu
- Wintry Days call for Ash, Lime & Clays
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