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Alfresco's in Paihia



A couple of weekends ago we visited a new restaurant in Paihia - this one is named "Alfresco's". Ever once in a while we try somewhere new to eat on our day off, this one was good. The boys ordered burgers and chips, pretty standard food and their helpings were pretty large. 


Of course I always have to be different, I ordered creamed paua (Abilone) with toast on the side to spread it on. I'm a huge seafood fan so I usually get a salad or some sort of fish/shellfish dish.

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carol l mck said…
It all looks very delicious ~ neat photos

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16 March 2021 at 08:52
Lydia C. Lee said…
Lovely way to dine...
16 March 2021 at 08:55
NCSue said…
Yum! It would be fun to visit here.
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16 March 2021 at 11:15
Susan Heather said…
We were going to try there but ended up at Rayz on the Bay where I had delicious gurnard baked in foil. The lady there was most helpful with a gluten free meal.
16 March 2021 at 12:58
William Kendall said…
The burger would be what I'd go for.
16 March 2021 at 13:42
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Mmm...I’ll take what you’re having!
16 March 2021 at 16:29
Veronica Lee said…
Yummm! The food looks amazing!

Happy Tuesday, Amy!
16 March 2021 at 17:52
Tom said…
...a burger sounds good to me! I guess that it's a guy thing!
17 March 2021 at 01:17
local alien said…
Oh darn those burgers look good but then so does your abalone soup. After watching so many programmes of NZ ocean patrol and those paua gatherers my mouth is watering.
17 March 2021 at 04:40
Iris Flavia said…
Oh, the food looks YUM and the faces happy :-)
What´s the T-Shirt saying?
17 March 2021 at 22:40
Pisi Prkl said…
Handsome Fellas and food doesn´t look bad either. Only take away in my neck of woods at the moment.
17 March 2021 at 23:30
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Yup, I'm having what you're having also Amy, looks delish. It's good to try new spots, spreading the support for small businesses ✨
17 March 2021 at 23:59
betty-NZ said…
Looks good!

Thank you for being a part of 'My Corner of the World' this week!
18 March 2021 at 13:40
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