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Al Brown can be counted on to find and share great New Zealand cuisine - delivering the real stuff. Showing passion and respect for our local produce, Al's dishes deliver uncomplicated excellence. His approach to cooking is all about simplicity, combined with an element of surprise.
Depot sweeps the Metro/Audi Restaurant Awards 2012
The Metro/Audi Restaurant Awards for 2012 have been announced and Al Brown's Depot Eatery and Oyster Bar is a winner. Depot took the top spot at the awards' ceremony, winning the supreme award, along with best new restaurant and best casual bistro at the annual awards. Al Brown also won the Audi restauranteur of the year award.
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Al's Blog
A Tour Of Pleasurable Duty
On the odd occasion, when I’m in one of my overly zealous parochial moods, I have been guilty of saying something along the lines “that as…
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Al's Tweets
AlBrownChef: AlBrownChef: Couldn't help myself.... Here is pudding tonight, 'white trash' at it's best! http://t.co/oVvXGlJW
Events
Dine with Al at Huka Lodge
Founded in the 1920s, Huka Lodge is considered to be the iconic New Zealand retreat. Sought by the...
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Yarns in Barns with Al and Fleur Sullivan
See Al in conversation with Fleur Sullivan at the Greytown Town Centre on Thursday the 31st of May...
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Sautéing
Always use the right size sauté pan for the job. i.e don't put 4 steaks in one small pan, or one small steak in a large panSee all the tips