The Foodie Inc

The Foodie Inc Passionate about New Zealand food, wine and places to explore. It might be as simple as a day out in your local home town or city.

Sharing my love of fantastic food, wine and events, great places to visit, food producers and more... THE FOODIE INC connects food-loving travellers with New Zealand food producers and speciality food outlets, fabulous wineries and local restaurants, cafes and markets and so much more. By providing ideas, inspirations and information on what’s available, where to find it and how to get there, trav

ellers can create their own unique food travel experience. Or you might have a real desire to meet the people behind NZ’s amazing food and wine scene while exploring the foodie scene while away on holiday. Or just knowing where to get all those delicious morsels for a gourmet picnic or BBQ with family and friends. THE FOODIE INC will even throw in the odd restaurant review but only if we really love the experience – we believe eating out is more than fabulous food. The location, the atmosphere, the service, and of course your dining companions ensure eating out is a memorable experience.

Sunday 21 June is winter solstice, the shortest day of the year. Who else is participating in The Shortest Meal? Create ...
16/06/2026

Sunday 21 June is winter solstice, the shortest day of the year.

Who else is participating in The Shortest Meal?

Create a meal from NZ grown ingredients to share with family & friends. Enjoy!

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Love a curry, then head to Winifred's on a Thursday night… who’s keen to join me?
15/06/2026

Love a curry, then head to Winifred's on a Thursday night… who’s keen to join me?

🍛 $30 CURRY NIGHT – EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT 🍛

Experience the rich taste of authentic curry, made with traditional spices and full of flavour, right here at Winifred’s Bar & Kitchen!

For just $30, enjoy:
✅ Authentic Curry
✅ Paratha
✅ Rice
✅ Pickle
✅ Papadam
✅ A Glass of Wine or Tap Beer

Bring your friends and family and enjoy a warm, hearty meal by the waterfront.

📍 Winifred’s Bar & Kitchen
14F West Quay, Ahuriri, Napier 4110

Book your table now and make Thursday your curry night!

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Stunning winter day in Hawke’s Bay today for lunch in the conservatory at Rosina Eatery in Hastings. And for a change I ...
14/06/2026

Stunning winter day in Hawke’s Bay today for lunch in the conservatory at Rosina Eatery in Hastings.

And for a change I didn’t have eggs bennie! The chicken burger was divine - moist and tender crispy chicken thighs with cos lettuce, hot honey, ranch & pickles.

My friend chose the “all day butty” - crispy bacon, scrambled egg, housemade chutney, aioli on a Ya Bon brioche bun.

Loving that Rosina is open Sundays but pays to book, we nabbed the last table.

Today is World Environment Day For two nights only, last night and tonight - Unplugged at St Georges Restaurant - an imm...
05/06/2026

Today is World Environment Day

For two nights only, last night and tonight - Unplugged at St Georges Restaurant - an immersive dining event - cooking and heating by fire, candlelit tables, seamless service and convivial company - connecting food and people.

Four courses 🍲 🐠 🐑 🍐
Local produce 🥕 🥩 🫜 🐠
Hawke’s Bay wine 🥂 🍷
Cooked on open fires 🔥
Live violin music 🎻
🍽️ 🕯️

Real food, nurtured literally within metres of the kitchen & fire-led cooking, took Francky back to his roots. Each dish was mouthwateringly delicious with perfectly balanced & sometimes surprising flavours, and beautifully presented.

What a relaxed atmosphere! Shared tables but no one would ever have guessed as the conversation flowed & laughter bubbled around us.

A huge thank you to Francky, Kat and their teams for a truly memorable night.

And the next event sounds amazing too… my lips are sealed so keep your eyes and ears peeled for details!

Long weekend and a ‘car boot’ wine market at Ash Ridge Winery Bridge Pa Triangle, yesterday. A fantastic opportunity to ...
31/05/2026

Long weekend and a ‘car boot’ wine market at Ash Ridge Winery Bridge Pa Triangle, yesterday.

A fantastic opportunity to taste wines & meet the winemakers from brands without cellar doors (see poster image for the list of participants)

Girls night out, without me (long story) and they send me photo of Craft And Social Wednesday Steak 🥩 Night. EVERY Wedne...
27/05/2026

Girls night out, without me (long story) and they send me photo of Craft And Social Wednesday Steak 🥩 Night.

EVERY Wednesday from 5pm enjoy delicious charcoal-grilled picanha steak, with resting juices, crispy hash fries, and a tasty Bearnaise sauce for $30 💥

…simply sharing their excitement for steak 🥩 night in Hastings & fab gastro pub food.

EDIT: We raised $2583 - thank you everyone!2026 is the first time I’ve hosted a 🎀 pinkribbonnz 🎀 fundraiser. We enjoyed ...
25/05/2026

EDIT: We raised $2583 - thank you everyone!

2026 is the first time I’ve hosted a 🎀 pinkribbonnz 🎀 fundraiser.

We enjoyed a scrumptious afternoon tea with fabulous company, sharing stories & information.

Very grateful for all the wonderful friends who provided ingredients, helped with set up, flowers, sorting coffees & cleaning up.

And thanks to Emma (one of my neighbours) for giving everyone a copy of Sage Journal to thank then for their generosity.

The funding page will remain open until 31 May https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/fundraisers/MichelleandBFFs/pinkribbonbreakfast

22/05/2026

***Second night by popular demand***

If you fancy experiencing a very different but delicious night out… run don’t walk and get your tickets before they sell out!

🎀 Pink Ribbon Afternoon Tea 🎀 On Sunday 24 May I’m hosting a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research NZ to celebrate my si...
17/05/2026

🎀 Pink Ribbon Afternoon Tea 🎀

On Sunday 24 May I’m hosting a fundraiser for Breast Cancer Research NZ to celebrate my sister Nicky - diagnosed in 2025 and still undergoing treatment in 2026.

Please help me smash my $1000 target.

If you would like to support Michelle & Breast Friends Forever (BFFs) go to:

https://fundraise.bcf.org.nz/fundraisers/MichelleandBFFs

Our parents are matching dollar-for-dollar up to $1000.

I'm fundraising for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ, to help fund breast cancer education, research and patient support. Please donate to help the 3,700 Kiwis diagnosed with breast cancer each year in NZ.

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103 Karamu Road South
Hastings

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