But another problem has also pushed restaurants and cafés over the edge, according to the Restaurant Association, and that is increased construction work in the central city. From construction on earthquake-prone buildings, to fixing the city's ageing water infrastructure, Egan said new eateries were being put off trying their luck in Wellington. With all these pressures popping up in the capital's food scene, Stuff takes a look at the popular restaurants and cafés that have waved goodbye to Wellington over the past few years. HiakaiWellington fine dining Māori restaurant Hiakai closed its doors in March, after putting "indigenous cuisine" on the map. "We spent 14 years working towards building that project and had a series of small restaurants, and an incredible small group of partners and people that have worked with us, that helped recognise that dream," he said.

Source: Stuff July 25, 2024 23:24 UTC