What Are Typical New Zealand Dishes Found in Restaurants?
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Learn about the most popular and iconic New Zealand dishes commonly found in restaurants, from succulent roast lamb to creamy pavlova.
WELCOME TO 31 RESTAURANT & BAR |PREMIER FINE DINING RESTAURANT| MODERN EUROPEAN CUISINE
No. 31 Restaurant & Bar was established in May 2012 in Hanmer Springs. The house was converted into a Restaurant in 1999 trading as “Laurels” Restaurant until it sadly closed in 2010.
ABOUT US & OUR AWARDS
No. 31 Restaurant & Bar was established in May 2012 in Hanmer Springs. The house was converted into a Restaurant in 1999 trading as “Laurels” Restaurant until it sadly closed in 2010. No.31"s Kitchen is Lead by award winning Head chef Scott buckler who brings over years of international culinary & Food expertise with coveted awards and ambassadorial roles.
NZ BEEF & LAMB AWARDS 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017 TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE AWARD 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017,2018,2022,2023,2024 ENC NORTH COURSE 2023 ONE OF THE TOP FOUR RESTAURANTS AMONGST 21 RESTAURANTS IN NORTH CANTERBURY, RECOMMENDED BY RESTAURANT GURU AWARD 2023 and 2024. Featured in cuisine magazine for Enc north course 2023.
ABOUT US & OUR AWARDS
No. 31 Restaurant & Bar was established in May 2012. The house was converted into a Restaurant in 1999 trading as “Laurels” Restaurant until it sadly closed in 2010.
NZ BEEF & LAMB AWARDS 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE 2011, 2014, 2015, 2017 TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022,2023 ENC NORTH COURSE 2023 ONE OF THE TOP FOUR RESTAURANTS AMONGST 21 RESTAURANTS IN NORTH CANTERBURY, RECOMMENDED BY RESTAURANT GURU AWARD 2023.
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CONTACT & OPENING HOURS
NO.31 RESTAURANT 31 AMURI AVENUE, HANMER SPRINGS, NEW ZEALAND
PH (03) 3157031 RESERVATION RECOMMENDED
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MONDAY / SUNDAY — 5PM TIL LATE.
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