Cold Day in July

Now that the first half of the year is done and dusted, it’s time to embrace the second half with gusto! We’ve got our eco on in the July issue, coinciding with Plastic Free July, and show you how you can do your bit for the planet. Strap your travel hat on and come with us on an exclusive preview to Visa Wellington On a Plate, which descends on Wellington in August. It’s your ultimate insider guide to the edgiest spots in town, where forward thinking culinary geniuses spin their magic and brew alchemists concoct new flavours for your palate. Read our chat with Te Vaka’s Opetaia Foa’i about winning Best Soundtrack for Disney’s Moana at Billboard Music Awards, while local boy Jed Parsons tells us about his upcoming tour. Rising star Nakita gives us the lowdown on her new image and sound, and Hamish Gee from The Feelers gets passionate about celebrating 25 years of great music. If you’re hankering after some food magic, make 50 Bistro your next destination, as we were wowed by their on point neo-bistro offerings and flawless wine pairings. We then got our steak on at grill experts Jaba Grill & Bar. We still can’t stop thinking about their Cheviot sourced T-Bone, done to sinful perfection on the Kopa charcoal grill. To spice things up, Green Dinner Table’s Tom Riley shares with us his fiery nasi goreng recipe with scrambled tofu, tamarind, sweet soy and crispy shallots. Wander down to the Arts Centre and check out the awe-inspiring installation by Washi tape maestro Veronica Herber, and don’t miss the city’s go-to good-time venue Stranges Lane. As always, you’ll get our signature round-up of the best of the month’s happenings around the city. Go out and enjoy everything the city has to offer!