Movies and cuisine on tap in European festival

Auckland-based European business associations, trade commissions and consulates have joined forces to organise the three-week Festival of Europe.

One of the aims is to expose Aucklanders to the best of Europe in various fields, including art, music, business and cuisine, and to increase awareness and interest in Greater Europe.

Highlights include:

The European Film Festival will run at the Force Entertainment Centre, Queen St, until November 11. Tonight is gala opening night with the New Zealand premiere of Irish movie Ordinary Decent Criminals.

MJ's restaurant, Viaduct Basin is hosting German food and beverage until November 4.

Israel Week at the Somerset Grand Metropolis until November 5.