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A struggling restaurant in central Auckland has become the latest casualty of the fallout from Covid-19.
The popular O’Connell Street Bistro is closing its doors on April 16, ending a 24-year history.
Owners Chris Upton and Amanda Mason said the insecurity caused by Covid-19 and their inability… View moreA struggling restaurant in central Auckland has become the latest casualty of the fallout from Covid-19.
The popular O’Connell Street Bistro is closing its doors on April 16, ending a 24-year history.
Owners Chris Upton and Amanda Mason said the insecurity caused by Covid-19 and their inability to successfully renegotiate their lease are behind the difficult decision to close.
Unlike many in the hospitality industry they have had to continue paying fixed costs during successive Covid-19 levels, the couple said.
“With the continuing lock downs and the challenges of operating at level 2 in the first two months of 2021, and with no clear respite ahead, it is unsustainable to continue,” Upton said.
The renowned bistro, which corners Shortland St and O’Connell St, won one Hat in the Cuisine Good Food Awards in 2019 and the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for the past 17 years.
The restaurant has weathered many storms including the power crisis in February 1998 when the eatery was forced to shut down just four months after opening.
Next came a restaurant fire on January 26, 2016, which led to a seven-month closure.
Despite this setback, the couple said they kept their team fully employed and focussed on charity work and restaurant pop-ups.
But the restaurant will now close after a final dinner service on April 16.
Upton said the couple was not retiring and might look at another venture in future years.
“While the Bistro has been our life’s work for close to a quarter of a century, we have never thought of it as simply ours.
“It belongs to every one of our fabulous patrons who have supported us and enjoyed our hospitality.
“We have enjoyed one hell of a wonderful ride and our heartfelt thanks go out to all of our guests who have made the Bistro part of their life.”
Upton said the couple had been privileged to work alongside fantastic chefs, managers, sommeliers, waiters and kitchen hands, who had contributed hugely to the bistro’s success.
“We feel great sadness knowing we are at the end of an era, but we also feel joy and satisfaction knowing that together we all created an amazing and special place.”
Renowned NZ chef Al Brown of Auckland eateries Depot and Fed Deli said he was “just gutted” to hear of “the fall of an amazing restaurant.”
“They’re an iconic restaurant, been part of Auckland city for so long, and we’ve never heard a bad word said about them, and I’ve gone there a number of times, and it’s always been an incredible restaurant experience.
“I just feel for them big time. There’s a real sense of community in the restaurant business in Auckland and a lot of people struggling out there including ourselves at depot and feds.
“It’s very sad to hear that they’re closing but there are going to be more casualties.”
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Mark Southon, Chris Upton, Jack Makin in the O'Connell St Bistro when it reopened after a fire in 2016
Hi Aucklanders,
What are your memories of this iconic restaurant?
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Hi Auckland,
What a show it's been! What's been your favourite moment of the 36th America's Cup? (Aside from taking out the cup of course!)
After a nail-biting final race yesterday afternoon, Emirates Team NZ have won the Auld Mug.
Team New Zealand completed a 7-3 victory … View moreHi Auckland,
What a show it's been! What's been your favourite moment of the 36th America's Cup? (Aside from taking out the cup of course!)
After a nail-biting final race yesterday afternoon, Emirates Team NZ have won the Auld Mug.
Team New Zealand completed a 7-3 victory over Italy's Luna Rossa on Waitematā Harbour on Wednesday with a 46-second win to lift the Auld Mug for a fourth time.
Share your highlights below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in your community paper.
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Make your own indoor planter and paint it in your favourite bold Resene colour to bring a bit of nature indoors to enjoy year round.
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We are offering an extra special opportunity to have us visit with you at your home and discuss what your dream kitchen could look like!
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Feedback is now open to determine public support for the Three Kings Quarry land exchange proposal.
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The Edgecombe family of Waiuku, who have been forced to list their house this week, have paid dearly for accepting the cheapest quote for their renovation - and they want to warn others. But they are incredibly grateful for the volunteers, including professional tradies, who have helped put their … View moreThe Edgecombe family of Waiuku, who have been forced to list their house this week, have paid dearly for accepting the cheapest quote for their renovation - and they want to warn others. But they are incredibly grateful for the volunteers, including professional tradies, who have helped put their home back together again.
Do you have old things lying around that you've been meaning to spruce up or recreate? It's time to unleash your DIY skills and bring out your inner artistic spirit. Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards.
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So proud of our boys. Another one in the bag. Not bad for a small Team of 5 million.
Humble to the end. Celebrate well. Legend - each and every one of you including the shore team.
"Te Rehutai" Spitrit of the Ocean. Top notch piece of kit.
Well done. To say we are proud is an … View moreSo proud of our boys. Another one in the bag. Not bad for a small Team of 5 million.
Humble to the end. Celebrate well. Legend - each and every one of you including the shore team.
"Te Rehutai" Spitrit of the Ocean. Top notch piece of kit.
Well done. To say we are proud is an understatement.
What a day to be a Kiwi.
Thank you Luna Rossa for your grace and hard fight. See you in the next regatta.
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Hi Neighbours, America's Cup fans around the country can join a special sing-along to Sir Rod Stewart's "Sailing". But what about our own 1986 hit "Sailing Away"? In this story, have a sneak peak at Rockin' Rod's singalong video:
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Hi my Computer/IT Neighbours,
I am looking for some help in developing a Microsoft Excel Model to pull live Coin Exchange data from the Binance Exchange.
I want to be able to download / update live Coin Rates into my Excel model from the Binance Exchange.
Do you know how to build such a model?
… View moreHi my Computer/IT Neighbours,
I am looking for some help in developing a Microsoft Excel Model to pull live Coin Exchange data from the Binance Exchange.
I want to be able to download / update live Coin Rates into my Excel model from the Binance Exchange.
Do you know how to build such a model?
I am trying to do this on my Apple 2017 Macbook Air laptop.
I have managed to be able to get the raw data from the Binance exchange, but I need help in formatting the correct data nicely/cleanly into an Excel spreadsheet model. Formatting the raw data has me stuck.
If you have already done something like this before or know how to use API's to link data into MS Excel, please contact me.
I am happy to learn from you how to do this myself or I would also be willing to pay for you to build a good working live updating Excel model for me.
This may suit an UNI IT /Computer student or someone who knows how to import API's into Excel and can build complex Excel models, a Microsoft Excel guru perhaps.
I look forward to hearing from you.
I live in Mount Eden, Auckland.
Please contact Harry on 0274 88 0274 or by email on investkiwi@gmail.com.
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