Eager to know where chefs eat in Queenstown? Vaughan Mabee, Executive Chef at Amisfield Restaurant and Cellar Door, shares his favourite places to wine and dine.
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The great thing about a lot of restaurants here in Queenstown is that they hero the local produce – so you're getting a lot of Otago on a plate at a variety of places.
I love eating at Kappa – that's my favourite place to eat in Queenstown. It's really simple, beautiful Japanese cuisine created by a grounded Japanese chef who always makes it a memorable experience.
I also love going for gin cocktails and mince and cheese croquette pies in the early afternoon at Rodd & Gunn. The food is delicious and consistently great, with Matt Lambert overseeing the menu.