a few of our favourite things...

Miriam: After returning to Auckland from a lovely weekend in Christchurch with Becs and Daisy, I suggested to Mike that we go for an afternoon walk.  It turned into quite the walk, when at the top of the hill Mike 'popped the question', and presented a ring and bubbles to seal the deal.  I was delighted to accept his proposal, so we continued our celebrations with dinner at Depot.  Given that we were seated at the bar (that was practically part of the kitchen bench) there was no opportunity for long soppy romantic gazes, but rather we were in the midst of the action, fixated as we listened to the staff banter and observed each meal being prepared and plated. Our food (raw tio point oysters, roasted rangitikei chicken with israeli couscous, aubergine & yoghurt; brussels sprouts with walash pancetta & walnut crumbs, beets with marinated beetroot, feta & walnuts) was perfect without being too fussy, and we washed it down with wine and Tuatara beer, both of which were on tap.  We left feeling well sated and pleased with our decision making on all accounts!