Cooke’s Restaurant and Bar, in Auckland, New Zealand is housed in the city’s finest boutique hotel, Hotel Grand Windsor. Not to be outdone by this beautiful new hotel’s credentials, Cooke’s Restaurant and Bar is quickly establishing a name as one of Auckland’s finest restaurants.
Group Executive Chef Jinu Abraham emphasizes sustainable and organic produce accompanied by organic wines. High Tea presents the finest morsels and sweet treats, all crafted in-house. This all-day eatery is classy and gorgeous with a seasonally changing menu. Contemporary interior design retains Art Deco aesthetics with cleverly designed corners for every style of diner.
Lunch might involve a classic Reuben sandwich reinterpreted in bap bun complete with brisket, thousand island dressing and house pickles. Fancy a cocktail? Sample the signature Luscious Dainty made simply from gin, fresh cream and a quenelle of elderflower and strawberry sorbet. In the evening, perhaps share a plate of free-range pork belly, scallops, fermented cabbage and candied macadamia nut. Leave room for chef’s twist on New Zealand’s pavlova, a summer berries and rose version of this heavenly dessert.