The Nourish Group is behind a new hospitality precinct set to reinvigorate Princes Wharf as Auckland’s premier waterfront dining destination.
The large waterfront site previously home to Euro alone has been transformed into a new look smaller Euro and two exciting new additions, Coley & Punch and The Culpeper.
An Auckland dining institution for 16 years, the new look Euro retains the essence of its former self with its signature rounded counter top and pendant lights. The overall look however is now lighter and fresher, with pale wood and shades of light grey, blue and gold. Booth seating has been added and guests can also choose to sit along the kitchen counter with food served directly over the pass.
With newly appointed Executive Chef and My Kitchen Rules judge Gareth Stewart at the helm, Stewart’s preference for ‘no-nonsense’ food is evident in a menu promising fresh, exciting flavours and the very best seafood and other locally sourced ingredients.
With plenty of lighter dishes on offer, there are Zephyr courgettes stuffed with whipped goat curd and golden raisin vinaigrette; lasagnette with scampi and asparagus; and yellow fin tuna with avocado sorbet and smoked tomatoes.
Bigger, bolder flavours also feature in a braised octopus and fish bourguignon, butter poached crayfish and savannah eye fillet with ox cheek ravioli. While updated versions of Euro staples the rotisserie chicken and Peking duck pancakes have also made the cut.
Sourcing product locally and ethically wherever possible, the fish is line caught, the chicken and eggs are free range and produce comes from a farm “just down the road” in West Auckland.
With a background in French cuisine and fine dining, UK-born Stewart says his approach has evolved over the years.
“Today for me it’s about the guest not the chef. Diners want something fresh, energising and new, with a bit of a story. Many want to know a product was farmed ethically and produced naturally. And they want to feel comfortable in their environment.”
Some things are best left alone however, with regulars no doubt happy to see head chef Hayden Smith and the front of house team.
