Ara Tai is a classic Kiwi cafe with a large interior overlooking Half Moon Bay. The large glass doors decorating the exterior walls of the cafe mean this spot looks directly out onto a wide view of the Marina. Ara Tai hosted Ramon Robertson’s Art of Conversation discussion.

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Ara-Tai Drive, Half Moon Bay Marina, Auckland

Boardertown Botany is a hub for streetwear with a passion for boarding including snowboarding and skateboarding. Boardertown proudly partnered with Arts Out East to deliver the build-and-ride component to Skate Out East. With community hearts and minds, they support projects where possible.

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Botany Town Centre

Book N Brick is a lovely, fresh cafe with a range of food options and drinks located right on the water of Bucklands Beach. Book N Brick proudly supports their community including the project Feed Your Eyes.

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83b Hattaway Avenue, Bucklands Beach

Rachna and Ankur are those behind the Farm Cove Superette. The recent owners are involved in serving their community and were therefore involved in the project A Place Worth Visiting.

190 Fisher Parade, Farm Cove

Four Square Cockle Bay is owned by staples within the local community, Narender and Mandeep. Owning it for close to two decades, this family are embedded in local events, activities and the surrounding area. Four Square Cockle Bay proudly supported the project A Place Worth Visiting.

1 Litten Road, Cockle Bay

As a staple in the Pakuranga Heights community for over three decades, Ken and Mandy have served their local area. The local owners are community minded and have proudly support those around them, including the project A Place Worth Visiting.

114 Reeves Road, Pakuranga Heights

Golden Olive is a quaint restaurant bringing Croatian culinary influence, Golden Olive Restaurant and Pizzeria is your golden ticket to a relaxed dinner. Golden Olive were a part of the project Feed Your Eyes.

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190 Fisher Parade, Farm Cove

Established in 1850, this cottage welcomes you with a driveway lined by plum trees adding to the significance of the historic heritage managed by the Howick and District Historical Society. Hawthorn Dene Historical Cafe has proudly supported Larry Abreno’s book launch Drips and Stains and the project Feed Your Eyes.

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280 Botany Road, Botany Downs

Hello Stranger is a large cafe in East Tamaki. It offers a modern, friendly environment and an incredible menu of delicious meals and cabinet food. Hello Stranger is eager to support the local community and has done so in the project Feed Your Eyes.

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27A Smales Road, East Tamaki

This delightful restaurant represents the hospitality of Japan. Decorated in cultural goods, this delightful restaurant offers delicious authentic Japanese food. This restaurant supported the project Feed Your Eyes.

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87D Picton Street Central Terrace, Howick

Juliet Superette is a local corner store owned by Lalit and Amita. The local family with Fijian and Indian connections enjoy working within such a close and small community. The family proudly supported the project A Place Worth Visiting.

59 Juliet Avenue, Howick

Located in Howick, Khaos Cakery offers a variety of sweet treats and other cabinet food. Between good coffee and colourful interior, the vibes are electric. The team are welcoming to fun and exciting creative projects. Khaos kindly hosted Greta Umber’s Art of Conversation discussion.

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64-68 Rodney Street, Howick,

Mehmaan Indian Restaurant is a home of authentic Indian food in Howick. With large interior spaces, this restuarant lends itself to a variety of projects. Mehmaan have proudly supported the project Feed Your Eyes.

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26 Uxbridge Rd, Howick, Auckland 2014

Located in Botany Town Centre this open cafe has seating that overlooks the internal brick lane of the shopping mall. This cafe was home to Wendy Hannah’s Art of Conversation discussion.

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Botany Town Centre (near Library)

Ormiston Cafe is a hub in the South East community. Owned by a real community supporter the cafe can be a host to a variety of events and projects. This divine spot for all food goodies has proudly supported Feed Your Eyes.

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1 Bellingham Road, Flat Bush

Pita House is a local Pakuranga Gem. Offering a range of Halal meat, small grocer, takeaway and fast food options this Middle Eastern spot is popular. Pita House proudly supported Feed Your Eyes.

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2-10 Cortina Place, Pakuranga

Photune is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant in the heart of Botany. This delight has a range of delish South East dishes. Owned by a local family, their support for the community is big. Feed Your Eyes is supported by Photune.

Feed Your Eyes345 Chapel Road, Flat Bush

Spices Thai is an authentic Indonesian eatery. Filled with bright colors, wooden cultural objects, and tranquil music this restaurant feels like an oasis. Spices Thai also was a part of the project Feed Your Eyes.

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123 Ormiston Road, Botany Junction

Te Tuhi’s café is Aotearoa’s first training café for people with intellectual disabilities, run in partnership with Rescare Homes Trust and the School of Psychology at the University of Auckland. This cafe was host to Wei-Hsin Kuo’s Art of Conversation discussion.

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13 Reeves Road, Pakuranga

The Burbs is a cafe hidden in the heart. of Farm Cove. With much space and artist work on the wall. they are very happy to support local community and projects. Home to Toni Mosley’s Art of Conversation.

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190 Fisher Parade, Farm Cove

Vanilla Plant-Based Kitchen is nestled right in the main street of Howick. This small cafe offers a warm and charming atmosphere and variety in terms of cabinet food and beverages. Vanilla has supported the project Feed Your Eyes.

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65 Picton Street, Howick

The Vincent Street Superette has been owned by the family with matriarch Daxa for decades. With a local base, they were eager to participate in A Place Worth Visiting.

72 Vincent Street, Howick