House-made dips, loukaniko, moussaka and pastitsio shine at this neighbourhood-focused Greek diner.

Though this is a Mitre 10 franchise, it feels more like independent operation. The garden centre is staffed by qualified horticulturalists, who can help you navigate the neatly arranged rows of seedlings, shrubs, trees and bulbs, and even design your entire home garden. There’s a surprisingly personal touch here, as evidenced by the smattering of one-off iron sculptures by local artist Rod Manning (yes, they’re for sale too).

Giving new life to preloved furniture and wares.

Hark! pushes back against the light-roast coffee trend, creating elegant dark espresso in-house with revolutionary fluid bed roasting technology.

European-inspired breads and pastries in retro-chic surrounds.

Pick up some organic produce for use at home, or else stay and see what it tastes like it the hands of a good chef.