Thanks to Sabato, Mt Eden.

Michael Dearth is a professional restaurateur who has a passion and love for the industry.

Each Thursday on Breakfast Micheal & Nick will try to break down the mysteries (and fears) of not just fine dining, but wine matching and all aspects of cuisine in Auckland City... from where to find the best produce & cheese to what to serve with that Fois Gras you've had in the back of the fridge for months!

Tune in, Learn something, and maybe score one of the very generous prizes on offer each week.

A Little about Micheal
After falling in Love with NZ as a visitor, Dearth & his partner moved to NZ and opened The Grove in St. Patrick's Square in 2004.
Michael's admirable 150 bottle wine list features wines from around the world.
His sommelier services are always available to assist in choosing the perfect bottle of wine to enhance your dining experience.
Micheal's wife Annette is a seasoned professional with combined experience in both the hotel and restaurant industries. Together the team creates magical dining in the heart of the city.
They invite you to experience the oasis where food and wine come together passionately.

4 March 2010

This week we're talkin about Vivian Murray from Japonica Gardens.

Vivian supplies The Grove and several top restaurants in town a very specific product, micro-greens; small herbs flowers and heirloom fruits and vegetables.
Her garden is located in Kumeu where she has grown various products her whole life. The good news is that her products are available to the public at Sabato.

Regarding the Mt. Difficulty contest, we talked about a little history of Mt. Difficulty. In light of Cuisine and Metro's "Restaurant of the Year" review season the very first big question of the contest should be:

"Name the famous chef who had a 3 Michelin Star restaurant in France who took his life after a rumor that he might have lost a star?"

Find the Answer - Hold on to that thought then once you've got all 4 answers - someone will win an amazing weekend in Queenstown thanks to Mt. Difficulty!