The weekend in review

High Street | Friday 24 February

Fashion festival kicked off last Friday with the New Zealand Herald Viva presenting ‘First Light’ celebrating the unveiling of the new Autumn / Winter season. Somewhat ironically the High street district was decked out with branded beach umbrella’s, deck chairs and bean bags which allowed CBD workers to soak up the last of the summer sun.  This seasons unveiling did not seem to have as much retailer participation or discounts as the previous Spring / Summer launch however there were still some discounts & freebies to be had. 

Peter Alexander had 15% off all stock where I picked up some questionable pyjama’s (or a onesie). I also enjoyed a glass of wine at Ruby (served in a fantastic plastic wine glass - with thumb groove), where I purchased 2 nail polishes for the price of one (this deal continues until the end of February).

Ruby nail polish in 'smurf' $19

Govino stemless wine glasses |  thedepartmentstore.co.nz

Friday night draw to an early close with the first of two failed attempts to eat Mexican over the weekend. Although we had heard several sub par reviews about Britomart's newest eatery Mexico we decided to give it a go anyway. When we arrived all the restaurant was full and we were told there was a 40 minute wait. Mexico does not take phone numbers and instead of inviting us to have a drink at the restaurant bar while we waited, the less than accommodating maitre de suggested we go to A&M (which by the way does the best curly fries). On our return to Mexico we were told there was still a wait and now other customers were in front of us in the queue. So we left and went to Covo where the meals were incredibly reasonable and the wait staff are charming and charismatic.

During the week I had won tickets to Saturday's Super Rugby game between the Chiefs and the Highlanders so we tracked down to the Tron for the evening, where I had my second bad service experience in a Mexican restaurant in just as many days. This time it was Amigo's Mexican Restaurant. It seems last weekend I was just not destined to eat Mexican. This time although we could get a seat it seemed unmanageable for the kitchen to bring meals out (even nachos) by 7pm in time for us to make the game, despite trying to order at 6.15pm.

Chiefs @ Waikato Stadium

After a rush to pick up takeaways and tickets we made it to the game, where I backed the Chiefs (mainly because they have the best looking players). Although the Highlanders just managed to take the win a highlight was the Chiefs holding a signing session after the game, where the chance for an up close and personal encounter with Richard Kahui & SBW literally made some young female fans a balling mess.