Trending – New Zealand’s Foodie News 29th September

Shake Out is bringing in two nostalgic flavours in the form of their ultra-delicious milkshakes. Wanting to stir up a bit of friendly debate, Shake Out needs you to decide what’s better – Orange Choc Chip or Mint Choc Chip? Available now, you can get your hands on either (or both) flavours from their Smales Farm location in Level 3, and then vote for your ultimate winner via socials, using one of Shake Out’s ‘Team Mint’ or ‘Team Orange’ on your Instagram story and tagging @shakeoutnz. You’ll be in the draw to win a year’s supply of Shake Out. The shakes are $7 and are available until Monday, November 8th!

After a long five weeks in Alert Level 4, Aucklanders descended into Level 3 last Wednesday, opening up the hospitality industry for takeouts and contactless deliveries – much to our delight. Since then, Aucklanders have taken to Level 3 with enthusiasm and a mentality to ‘Support Local’, grabbing their morning coffees from their favourite cafes and treating themselves to a weekend takeaway from their neighbourhood family-run fish and chip shops! To make things easier when it comes to deciding where to treat yourself in Level 3, here at Dish Cult, we’ve put together an ultimate list of some of the best places to enjoy a takeaway meal in Level 3, as well as the best spots to grab dessert afterwards. We’ll be updating these with new spots throughout Level 3. Get out there and enjoy our local gems!

We’re heading into the summer season – which means it’s finally Rosé time! Arguably one of the best times of the year to enjoy a rooftop wine, Rosé season sees all our favourite local vineyards offering their sweetest and brightest blush blends. Leftfield kicks off the season with the latest drop of their Hawke’s Bay ravishing rosé. Perfectly striking the sought-after balance between bright, fresh flavours and a real sense of sophistication, the bottle pairs beautifully with seared salmon, charcuterie, and soft cheeses (which just so happen to be our favourite summer snacks). You can grab a bottle of Leftfield’s Rosé at supermarkets, liquor stores or online with an RRP of $17.99.

If you’re anything like us, you’ve spent the majority of your lockdown perfecting your at-home coffee brew. With International Coffee Day coming up this Friday, October 1st, Kiwi barista @TheDrummingBarista is sharing their top 5 tips to recreating your favourite takeout coffee at home. It all starts with the correct vessel – The Drumming Barista suggests warming up your mug to keep the heat flowing and your coffee warmer for longer. Of course, the gear plays a big part too! The Drumming Barista swears by Bialetti’s stovetop Brikka for the perfect cup of joe every time. For the rest of their magical tips, head over to their Instagram to prepare for the best day of the year!

Missed your hit of boba tea this Level 4 lockdown? Luckily, you won’t have to go without any longer. If you’re unable to get out and about to your favourite milk bar, Avalanche has you covered. Initially only launching in Australian supermarkets, the bubble tea kits have jumped over the ditch and have been spotted in supermarkets here in Aotearoa. There are eight flavours available – Milky (original), Caramel, Brown Sugar, Mango, Matcha, Strawberry, Peach, and Taro. Each box comes with flavoured powder and tapioca balls – all you need to do is add milk or water and stir before enjoying your at-home boba bubble tea. Keep an eye out for these on supermarket shelves, they’ve notoriously been selling out!