Back in the the motherland (New Zealand) to reunite with family and friends and enjoy NZ's many, many charms. In Auckland last weekend we visited a couple of food markets that reflect the city's diversity.
Saturday night saw us at the Pakuranga Night Market (PNM). A relatively recent introduction, PNM attracted a pretty decent crowd with most heading to the food vendors lining one side of the market. Asian cuisine was well represented with Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese (northern and southern), Indian, Japanese, Malaysian, Indonesian, Singaporean, Pinoy and Korean dishes offered. While they varied in quality, it was great to see the variety of food available enjoyed by people of all nationalities. Oddly, the the stall with the longest line was the New York hotdog stand!
PNM's biggest downside is its ground floor car park location which has as much charm and appeal as a public toilet. But credit to the organisers for providing a new night out option for South Aucklanders.
The next morning, we got up early to drive to the Clevedon Village Farmer's Market (CVFM). While only a few kilometres from Pakuranga, CVFM was a million miles apart in terms of market goers, prices, food and produce on sale, and venue. The scenic country barn and farm setting was filled to the brim with many "Chelsea Tractor" driving "Queen Street Farmers" (rich city folks enjoying a bit of country) and their families and friends.
While PNM was all about sushi, shao lung bao, green curry, pho, chop suey, char kway teow and bugulgi, CVFM was paella, bratwurst, baklava, wild salmon, aged beef and lamb, organic vege, cornish pasties, gourmet pies, crepes, salamis, jams, preserves, chutneys, cheeses and more. High-end food at medium to premium prices. But, if you are in the neighbourhood, feeling hungry rather than hungover, and an early Sunday riser, CVFM is well worth a visit.
Links
Pakuranga Night Market
Clevedon Village Farmer's Market
Saturday night saw us at the Pakuranga Night Market (PNM). A relatively recent introduction, PNM attracted a pretty decent crowd with most heading to the food vendors lining one side of the market. Asian cuisine was well represented with Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese (northern and southern), Indian, Japanese, Malaysian, Indonesian, Singaporean, Pinoy and Korean dishes offered. While they varied in quality, it was great to see the variety of food available enjoyed by people of all nationalities. Oddly, the the stall with the longest line was the New York hotdog stand!
PNM's biggest downside is its ground floor car park location which has as much charm and appeal as a public toilet. But credit to the organisers for providing a new night out option for South Aucklanders.
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| Clevedon... easy like Sunday morning. |
While PNM was all about sushi, shao lung bao, green curry, pho, chop suey, char kway teow and bugulgi, CVFM was paella, bratwurst, baklava, wild salmon, aged beef and lamb, organic vege, cornish pasties, gourmet pies, crepes, salamis, jams, preserves, chutneys, cheeses and more. High-end food at medium to premium prices. But, if you are in the neighbourhood, feeling hungry rather than hungover, and an early Sunday riser, CVFM is well worth a visit.
Links
Pakuranga Night Market
Clevedon Village Farmer's Market
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