Monthly Archives: July 2012
The Dominion: Redemption
After reading about our first encounter with The Dominion and the infamous Potatogate scandal, I received an email from the General Manager apologising for the service we experienced and the duty manager’s behaviour. He encouraged The Corporate Lunchbox to give The Dominion a second chance … Continue reading
The Gluten Free Grocer: Gluten free on the go
The Gluten Free Grocer opened its doors in 2010 and fast attracted visitors hungry for gluten-free products. The store boasts the largest selection of gluten-free products in Auckland and with many products catering for people who need to avoid nuts, eggs and … Continue reading
Mozaik Cafe Mt Eden
The intersection of Mt Eden and Stokes Road in the heart of Mt Eden village holds mixed fortunes. On one side of the road is Frasers, a bustling cafe that’s a local institution, which is always packed full of old friends catching up … Continue reading
Casetta: The Coconut Loaf conundrum
Reblogged from Word On The Wheat: Gluten-free Coconut Loaf – $3.50 The newly-established Casetta has recently replaced the staple Zarbos in Parnell. The re-brand has brought a wider array of lunch-time treats and they make all their food fresh on … Continue reading
Pad Thai at the Palace, Satay
Friday, a typical cold Wellington winter day minus the chilling wind. In search of lunch close by a friend and I decided on Satay Palace to hopefully get a cheap filling meal, and that we did. Satay Palace is one of a … Continue reading
Cool Food Cafe
Please don’t be put off by the ever so slightly cheesy tagline “Never fear, Cool Food is here!” This place is a gastronomic gem that businesses in the Mt Eden/Symonds St. area have been slathering for. Located in the ever … Continue reading
The Dominion: Diabolical
Please note: The Dominion have improved their service significantly since this blog was posted. The updated review can be read here. I recently found out that I have type-1 diabetes, which has somewhat limited my career as a corporate food … Continue reading
Verona, Vero-oh-oh–oh-na
Sitting in Verona Café, it would seem the majority of people frequenting K Road these days are hookers, hipsters and those who are lost. It certainly hasn’t lost its appeal for people watching that’s for sure – and the little cafes … Continue reading
Burger Wisconsin
Burger Wisconsin has been around for yonks! As a discerning young 13-year-old I remember being disappointed after a family trip to the Burger Wisconsin Gisborne store – maybe Gizzy was a bad franchise or maybe it was just the bad ass mood swings of puberty, … Continue reading
Shaky Isles: A gangster’s gluten-free paradise
Nestled in the heart of Kingsland, near the pie-filled Fridge and the greasy Kiwiana, is the Shaky Isles. An oasis for the wheatless luncher. One of the less Auckland-y cafes in town, Shaky Isles is a bustling yet strangely casual … Continue reading
