Jesse Mulligan

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jesse Mulligan

In this fortnightly series, Viva’s resident dining-out editor shares advice on where and what to eat. Do you have any restaurant-related questions or dining-out dilemmas? Jesse Mulligan is here to help. Email Jesse at [email protected] and tell him what you need. Where and what do you like to eat? How much do you want to spend? If you’re visiting, where are you staying while you’re in town? Who are you eating with? Does anybody have access issues?

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jesse Mulligan

This new Japanese restaurant from chef Jason Lee has made Jesse Mulligan’s heart come alive. There is a precise and wonderful chemistry to Sumi, a new Japanese eatery next to Tacoteca in City Works Depot. They’ve taken over the space from a hairdresser, but you would never know it. An impressive charcoal grill dominates the room, with a bar at one end and a sushi kitchen at the other.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jesse Mulligan

A tour of the best and brightest of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s dining scene. Don’t tell Wellington, but Christchurch has quietly slipped into second place in the competition for New Zealand’s best-eating city.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jesse Mulligan

This downtown bistro has an award-winning, internationally renowned chef at the helm. Jesse Mulligan pays it a second visit to pinpoint what makes the food so special. It is easy to forget what a big deal Matt Lambert was in New York before he returned home to New Zealand in 2020. He was on duty at The Lodge when I visited and I said hello to him after the meal. We chatted about his 13-year-old son’s love of baseball and I asked if Matt had ever been to Yankee Stadium.

1 month ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jesse Mulligan

BISTRO SAINECuisine: Bistro Phone: (09) 610 8404 Website: Bistrosaine.co.nzAddress: Hotel Indigo, 51 Albert St, CBD Drinks: Fully licensed Reservations: Accepted From the menu: Linseed crackers $6ea; aubergine frites $5ea; anchovy en croute $9ea; braised pork croquette $9ea; pickled mackerel $28; roast chicken $42; steak frites $48; pear tarte tatin $18 Rating: 18/20 Score: 0-7 Steer clear. 8-12 Disappointing, give it a miss. 13-15 Good, give it a go. 16-18 Great, plan a visit.