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FESTIVAL CUISINE: Argentinian

• Beef Empanada – $7.50
  hand cut beef, red pepper, hard boiled egg, onions, green olives & spices (DF)
  
• Caprese – $7.50
  mozzarella, tomato and basil (V)
• Chicken Empanada – $7.50
  hand cut chicken breast, red pepper, hard boiled egg, onions, green olives & spices (DF)
  
• Spinach Empanada – $7.50
  bechamel sauce, hard boiled egg, red pepper, parmesan & spices (V)
  
• Vegan Empanada – $7.50
  mozzarella, caramelized onions, tofu, mushrooms and walnuts (VE)
• Alfajores with Dulce De Leche – $6.50
  sweets – homemade cookies covered in chocolate or plain with Dulce de Leche
  

At Boquita we believe food should be nourishing for you, for the planet and for everyone involved in making your food. We offer a range of delicious, easy, organic and plant-based Mexican meals, perfect for a nutritious speedy lunch, take-home or easy eat-in dinner. We believe in making food fresh, buying our produce locally, and choosing suppliers who care for the planet and their people.
In collaboration with La Boca Loca

FESTIVAL CUISINE: Mexican

• Beef Brisket Nachos – $10.00
  corn tortilla chips topped with beef brisket, beans, cheese and salsas (GF)
  
• Beef Taco – $7.00
  slow cooked beef brisket on a soft corn tortilla with slaw and salsas (GF, DF)
  
• Chipotle Tempeh Nachos – $10.00
  corn tortilla chips topped with smokey tempeh, beans, cheese and salsas (GF, V)
  
• Chipotle Tempeh Taco – $7.00
  tempeh & veggies in a smoky jalapeno sauce with slaw and salsa on a soft corn tortilla (VE, GF, DF)
• Smoked Fish Nachos – $10.00
  corn tortilla chips topped with manuka smoked fish, beans, cheese and salsas (GF)
  
• Smoked Fish Taco – $7.00
  manuka smoked fish, with carrots, onions, cactus on a soft corn tortilla with salsas and slaw (GF, DF)

Our bustling eatery is quintessentially Wellington and is a hidden gem tucked away in one of the city’s vibrant laneways. The food reflects the season, with a focus on quality products and bold flavours.

FESTIVAL CUISINE: Modern New Zealand

• Fried Chicken – $7.00
  buttermilk fried chicken, yoghurt ranch, bread & butter pickles (GF)
  
• Gazpacho – $5.00
  fermented green tomato gazpacho, crispy jamon, aleppo pepper (GF, DF & V/VE on request)
  
• Vegan Mac n Cheese – $10.00 
  (V, VE, GF, DF)
• Ring Donut – $5.00 (V)

As a real Mexican I love to share my passion and integrity with my food.
The amazing flavors, that we create when we cook everything from scratch, using local New Zealand products and some Mexican imported ingredients. All this is wrapped in a tortilla that will transport you to my native Mexico to experience what life is all about.

FESTIVAL CUISINE: Real Mexican Food

• Beef Quesadilla – $9.00
  beef marinated with guajillo, flour tortilla, melted cheese, rice, beans, salad & salsa (GF on request)
  
• Chicken Quesadilla – $9.00
  chipotle marinated chicken, flour tortilla, melted cheese, rice, beans, salad & salsa (GF on request)
• Vegetarian Quesadilla – $9.00
  capsicum, mushroom, beans and brown rice, flour tortilla, melted cheese, salad & salsa (V, GF on request)
• Vegan Quesadilla – $9.00
  no cheese, capsicum, mushroom, beans and brown rice, salad (VE, GF on request)
  
• Add on Extra’s
  Guacamole extra – $2.00 (GF, DF, VE)
  Sour Cream – $1.00 (GF)

Asian-inspired dishes, traditional tastes that take you on a tour from Thailand to Korea. We detour down roads to discover big flavours and you’re coming along for the ride.
From pulled pork baos to beef tataki, this is dining designed to share. Follow the bold oriental aromas for a uniquely spicy night.
Hot Sauce nights are lit with lively energy, vibrant Bangkok bustle and scarlet-lit mood. Evenings served with a side of quirky Wellington attitude.

FESTIVAL CUISINE: Modern Asian

• Mushroom Bao – $5.50
  truffle Mayo, watercress & crispy garlic (V)
  
• Popcorn Chicken – $10.00
  sriracha mayo, maple glaze & crispy shallots
  
• Rendang Bao – $5.50
  chilli BBQ & spring onion
  
• Vienna Kopi Gao – $8.00
  coffee mouse, Baileys syrup & chantilly cream
  

Our food is only flavoured from nature, with fresh herbs, spices and seasoning. You will NOT find any MSG, artificial colouring or flavouring or preservatives in our range whatsoever.
Every single dumpling is carefully handmade by us, just like every dumpling should be.
Everything is made from scratch by our chefs from the pastry to the sauces. It makes so much sense to use local ingredients. It is fresher, with less food miles and supports the local economy. We love getting our ingredients from local producers.

FESTIVAL CUISINE: Dumplings

• NZ Free-Range Meaty Dumplings (DF)
  5 for $11.00 or 10 for $20.00
  Choose from:
  – Cantonese Organic Chicken Coriander
  – Nepalese Spiced Lamb
  – Shanghai Pork Cabbage
  – Vietnamese Kaffir Lime Pork + Lemongrass
  
• Vegan/ Plant Based Dumplings (DF, VE, V)
  5 for $11.00 or 10 for $20.00
  Choose from:
  – Indian Spiced Lentil Kale
  – Japanese Six-Mushroom
  – Shanghai Edamame Hemp Kumara
  – Singaporean Laksa Sunfed Chicken-free-chicken
  

La Belle Waffle is a specialty dessert shop that bakes waffles the Belgian way in the heart of Wellington City. Our authentic, fresh and delicious waffles are inspired by the traditional Liège waffles.

FESTIVAL CUISINE: Belgium

• Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Belgian Waffle – $12.00
  classic Belgian waffle with buttermilk fried chicken and maple syrup
  
• Chocolate Sticks Waffle – $7.00
  classic Belgian waffle with gourmet chocolate sticks melted inside (V)
• Cinnamon Sugar Waffle with Cream – $8.00
  classic Belgian waffle with cinnamon sugar and home made whipped cream (V)
  
• Classic Waffle – $6.50
  classic Belgian waffle with pearl sugar, just like how it is eaten in Belgium (V)
  
• Peaches and Cream – $10.00
  classic Belgian waffle with sliced peaches and home made whipped cream and a dust of cinnamon sugar (V)
  
• Add on Extra’s
  chocolate sauce $1.00
  Nutella $2.00
  salted caramel sauce $1.00

Fresh, healthy, authentic Mexican street snacks and gourmet Mexican ingredients. Organic tortilla chips, salsas and organic tequila!
In collaboration with Boquita

FESTIVAL CUISINE: Mexican

• Beef Brisket Nachos – $10.00
  corn tortilla chips topped with beef brisket, beans, cheese and salsas (GF)
  
• Beef Taco – $7.00
  slow cooked beef brisket on a soft corn tortilla with slaw and salsas (GF, DF)
  
• Chipotle Tempeh Nachos – $10.00
  corn tortilla chips topped with smokey tempeh, beans, cheese and salsas (GF, V)
  
• Chipotle Tempeh Taco – $7.00
  tempeh & veggies in a smoky jalapeno sauce with slaw and salsa on a soft corn tortilla (VE, GF, DF)
• Smoked Fish Nachos – $10.00
  corn tortilla chips topped with manuka smoked fish, beans, cheese and salsas (GF)
  
• Smoked Fish Taco – $7.00
  manuka smoked fish, with carrots, onions, cactus on a soft corn tortilla with salsas and slaw (GF, DF)
  

Le Marche Francais Deli offers the biggest range of French cheeses in Wellington! All the cheeses are directly imported from France.
Most of our cheeses are farmhouse and made of raw milk, but we also have a good selection of pasteurised ones. With more than 50 different cheeses, you are pretty sure to find one to your liking!
We are looking forward to welcoming you soon at Le Marché Français !

FESTIVAL CUISINE: French

• Cheese Platter – $9.00
  cheese platter with a mix of our best-seller cheeses (Emmental, Comte, Bleu d’Auvergne, Manchego…) served with crackers. To make you travel around Europe! (V, GF on request)
  
• Melted Blue Cheese & Veggies – $8.00
  blue cheese is melted until bubbly on a firm potato and accompanied with some veggies (fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, onion compote). A little twist of the vegetarian option, Delicious! (GF, V)
  
• Melted Cheese & Meat – $9.00
  cheese is melted golden and bubbly on a firm potato and accompanied with some finely sliced dried Serrano ham from Spain. A perfect taste of the classic version of this famous dish! (GF)
  
• Melted Cheese & Veggies – $8.00
  cheese is melted golden and bubbly on a firm potato and accompanied with some veggies (fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, onion compote). A perfect taste of a vegetarian option of this Raclette dish! (GF, V)
  

Sitting seaside at 106 Oriental Parade, Lola Stays is open 7 days from 7am, and is always serving up lazy breakfasts, big brunch’s, long lunches, cocktails, dinners twice a week, hot Havana coffee and ice cold beers.
In collaboration with Mishmosh

FESTIVAL CUISINE: Street Food

• Crayfish Roll – $12.00
  poached crayfish, celery and dill mayo, sriracha & ready salted potato chips
• KFC Roll – $10.00
  Korean fried chicken, pickled cucumber, Gochujang glaze, mayo and iceberg
• Sydney Potatoes – $8.00
  triple dipped Agria chips with sriracha mayo
• Sugar Donuts – $10.00
  peanut butter cookie crumb, salted caramel sauce + cream
  

Master Kong is a one-of-a-kind bar & restaurant serving up some seriously kick-ass Asian street food!

FESTIVAL CUISINE: Asian Fusion

• Jackfruit Bao Bun – $7.50
  jackfruit bao bun, passionfruit plum sauce, cucumber & spring onions (V, VE, DF)
  
• Malaysian Chicken Satay Skewers – $4.00 each or 3 for $10.00
  cumin spiced Malaysian chicken satay skewers with candied peanuts (DF)
  
• Pork Belly Bao Bun – $7.50
  pork belly bao bun with Sunomono cucumber and pork crackling dust (DF)
  
• Wagyu Beef Yakitori Skewers – $4.00 each or 3 for $10.00
  Wagyu beef yakitori skewers with tare sauce and furikake (GF, DF)
  

We love burgers – simple, well-made burgers that really hit the spot. We’re not looking to redefine the burger, just make bloody good ones, because that’s what we love to do.

Crafted in our kitchen in the middle of Wellington’s busiest strip, Courtenay Place – we’re ready to serve up ‘not your every day mix’ of burgers, beers, finger licking nibbles & the occasional donut.
In collaboration with Lola Stays

FESTIVAL CUISINE: Street Food

• Crayfish Roll – $12.00
  poached crayfish, celery and dill mayo, sriracha & ready salted potato chips
• KFC Roll – $10.00
  Korean fried chicken, pickled cucumber, Gochujang glaze, mayo and iceberg
• Sydney Potatoes – $8.00
  triple dipped Agria chips with sriracha mayo
• Sugar Donuts – $10.00
  peanut butter cookie crumb, salted caramel sauce + cream
  

On Wellington’s iconic Courtney Place lies a secret. Hidden within the newly opened Oaks Hotel is Oak & Vine, a classy establishment specialising in the colourful fusion of Mediterranean and modern Kiwi cuisine.

Watch the hustle and bustle of Wellington’s entertainment precinct just one floor above. Our contemporary restaurant is decked out with comfortable seating, minimalist décor, futuristic lighting and easy-listening soundtrack.

FESTIVAL CUISINE: Mediterranean

• Arancini – $12.00
  crispy risotto balls with oregano and tomato sauce, basil pesto & balsamic (V)
  
• Crispy Eggplant & Papaya Salad – $10.00
  with fresh chopped chilly, coriander, shallot and lime dressing (VE, GF)
  
• Oka – $12.00
  raw marinated fish with cucumber, tomato, shallots, lemon juice, spring onion, coconut cream and crispy taro chips (GF)
  
• Oyster – $12.00
  – natural with cracked pepper, sea salt & lemon (GF, DF)
  – chilli with vodka, chive, pickled ginger, shallots and lime (GF, DF)
  
• Paua Slider – $6.00
  fresh paua patty with pickled cucumber and lemon mayonnaise in a mini brioche bun
  
• Red Wine Brisket Yorkshire Pudding – $12.00
  slow braised brisket in red wine, thymes, rosemary and mushroom
  

Rogue Burger is Wellington’s cheekiest little burger bar. We believe in the basics – the meat, the cheese, the sauce, the bun. Bloody good food, fresh as, from the best suppliers.
We’re a little messy, a little fun, and an all round good time. Keen to have a taste? Go Rogue.

FESTIVAL CUISINE: Burgers

• Buffalo Cauliflower – $7.00
  buffalo cauliflower; buffalo sauce, vegan ranch (GF, DF, V, VE)
  
• Cheeseburger – $12.00
  grass fed beef patty, American style cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, burger sauce (on request GF & DF add $2ea)
  
• Loaded Fries – $10.00
  loaded skin-on fries (V, GF | on request – DF & VE)
  
• Vege Burger – $12.00
  crumbed mushroom, American style cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickles, burger sauce (V | on request – VE, GF, DF add $2ea)
  
• Fries – $6.00
  fries with aioli (V, GF, DF | VE on request)
• Loaded Chocolate Brownie – $7.00
  (V, GF)

Bringing you the best street food from L.A. to the Baja Coast all the way to the Wellington waterfront!

FESTIVAL CUISINE: Cali-mex

• Beef Birria Tacos – $9.00
  legendary Californian street tacos. Birria beef, mozzarella, onion & coriander filled corn tortillas, grilled crispy on the flat top. Served with Birria dipping broth (GF)
  
• Jackfruit Birra Taco – $9.00
  crispy jackfruit, mozzarella, onion & coriander corn tortilla, grilled crispy on the flat top, Served with vege & ancho chilli dipping broth ((GF, V)
  

The Crab Shack is a coastal/Cape Cod themed casual dining and drinking experience. Specialising in seafood with a special emphasis on crab yet including other fabulous meals. “By the Scoop”, “Shack boards” are all included on our menu.

The Crab Shack provides fun, smiles and frivolity in a casual yet entertaining environment. Affordable is an understatement, check out our daily deals today!

FESTIVAL CUISINE: Seafood

Festival Menu coming soon!