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As I come from crowded Europe I always feel a little bit like home when we go to the Dux de Lux - because it is nearly always crowded there LOL At least the many people are not all at one spot as the Dux has a bar, an upstairs lounge with cocktails and pool tables, and a tavern, and on sunny days the outdoor area is flooded with people sitting on chairs and beside... Obviously it is a place to be, with lots of people of all different kinds, converting the outdoor area into a buzzling beer garden, well, not of Munich dimensions but... So it is not the cosiest or even a quiet place to enjoy a meal. It can even be quite difficult to have a conversation which is less due to the many people but to the loud music (not only on live music evenings), and sports being shown on huge TV screens. If this is too much for you just watch the people ;-) Even if you are out with very nice people dining at the Dux can become rather an antisocial encounter, as you have to get your drinks from the bar, and also order your food there. If you go there with your partner on a busy sunny day, one of the two has to queue for ages, and the other one spends half of the evening alone at the table. When we were there the last time my husband arrived back at the table 30 seconds before the food arrived... Then you should already think about the next drink... and order... Well, meet up with more people, so you have entertainment ;-) Anyway, it is still a good place to go to from time to time, after a film at the Arts Centre, or on the way back from the Museum or the Botanic Garden. They were NZ Pub of the Year 2006 and have a good selection of award-winning home-brewed beers, the wine is as expensive as in most other places (some very few at 6.50$ per glass, most around 8.50$). The Dux is well-known for its huge range of vegetarian food, and for its great seafood and pizza as well. (And the big portions...) The bar/light meals and salads are very well priced, most under $15 whereas vegetarian is all over $20. Open daily from 10.30am.
Cioppine - fish, scallops, prawns, squid and mussels with tomato, garlic and capsicum, a kind of Mediterranean style fish soup. A lot of fish and seafood in a steaming hot thin tomato broth, served with a slice of fresh bread. Theme: LocalPrice: US$21-30 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: 41 Hereford StreetPhone: (03) 366 6919Directions: on the Hereford Street side of the Arts Centre ("backside")Website: www.thedux.co.nz Other Contact: info@thedux.co.nz
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We actually read about this place in our guidebook, liked the sound of it and decided to check it out. We hadn't booked and the place was really busy when we arrived, but they managed to find a table for us, and we didn't have too long to wait for our food. It's divided into three areas - a bar, a restaurant and a heated outdoor courtyard. There's live music in the bar most nights, and although there was a band playing while we were there, it wasn't too loud in the restaurant and we were still able to have a conversation without having to shout at each other. The service was really good and fast and the staff were able to recommend dishes and wines to accompany them.
I forget now what I had to eat, but I know that I was really satified with it. They serve mostly vegetarian and seafood, and have a good selection of interesting and well-priced dishes to choose from. Leave a Comment Theme: Pub/BreweryPrice: US$11-20 » Currency ConverterComparison: about averageAddress: At the Artcenter Worcester BoulevardPhone: 03 366 6919Directions: On the corner of Hereford and Montreal Streets, it's pretty easy to find.
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