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Lunch in Russell

We were in Russell last week on our day off and decided to lunch again at our favourite place - the Duke of Marlborough Hotel. They weren't as busy as they normally are in Spring but at least they had quite a few customers. Regions here are still bordered off so the only people mostly visiting would be fellow Northlanders.


I ordered a grilled Hapuka (fish) with blanched asparagus and a type of layered potato/kumara cake - so yummy!



B ordered hot chips with a burger but I think his eyes were bigger than his tummy because he had trouble finishing.

Linking up with Our World Tuesday, Tuesday Treasures, Through my lens, My corner of the world and Wordless Wednesday.

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Lydia C. Lee said…
Looks great and glad you are out of lockdwon!
12 October 2021 at 08:56
NCSue said…
That looks like a lovely place to celebrate being out of lockdown. I love that porch!
Thanks for sharing at https://image-in-ing.blogspot.com/2021/10/homemade-hamburger-buns-yum.html
12 October 2021 at 11:57
Pauline said…
Good decision to enjoy a meal out while you could. Your hapuka looks delicious!
12 October 2021 at 12:04
Tigger's Mum said…
I love the look of your meal. Haven't pub lunches and dinners changed since our youth!
12 October 2021 at 19:21
At Home In New Zealand said…
That is one whopper of a burger LOL.
Your hapuka meal looked yum :)
12 October 2021 at 19:36
Jim said…
Beautiful verandah.
12 October 2021 at 20:50
Tom said…
...both meals look fabulous, bu that is one huge burger!
12 October 2021 at 23:38
Veronica Lee said…
Nice place to celebrate being out of lockdown.

Your hapuka meals looks delish!
13 October 2021 at 00:14
local alien said…
That's seriously good food. And a lovely setting to enjoy it. Those chips are very enticing. Big and crispy
13 October 2021 at 06:19
Bill said…
Love his expression looking at the food. I know I couldn't finish that either. :)
13 October 2021 at 08:19
suituapui said…
Your fish looks really good and that awesome burger too! Lovely place.
13 October 2021 at 08:59
Sharon said…
Both meals look good. That also looks like a great place to eat.
14 October 2021 at 03:34
Photo Cache said…
The dishes look yummy. I love the veranda seating.

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14 October 2021 at 14:59
Iris Flavia said…
Love those verandas!! We sadly don´t have that here.
14 October 2021 at 20:36
betty-NZ said…
It's such a lovely and historic place and the food looks great :)

Thanks for sharing your link at My Corner of the World this week!
16 October 2021 at 18:29
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