• Filed under: Places to Try | Dining
• Location: Silverdale, Auckland
• Price range: Usual cafe prices, brioche doughnut-$5.00-7.00

All of us have that special place we go to when we are feeling down and need that caffeine fix and sugar comfort. For me it's this place near my home where you can eat the best brioche doughnuts and macaroons. I love the caramel doughnuts at Magnolia Kitchen. That and paired with a flat white just lifts my spirits and I'm ready to face the world again. This cafe also serves as a boutique shop and those fond of shabby chic will also love the decor. They sometimes switch stuff around and I like looking at new things every visit, tiny details I might have missed before. I also appreciate the creativity and little details. The tables are made of old doors and the lights are made of clouds. 

The cafe only has desserts, coffee and smoothies. Just a terrific place to come to on a cold winter day or when you want to chat with a friend. I am happy with my furry cup of flat white, spending a lazy Saturday afternoon. I apologise I wasn't able to take a photo of my doughnut! I forgot I was supposed to take one and just ate it. Here's a grabbed photo from their website. 

As always thank you for reading! Hope to see you again.

Caramel doughnuts!

I finally had the chance to visit the newly opened Westfield mall in Newmarket to check out the first ever rooftop dining in Auckland and it did not disappoint! All of the restos were already open and there was even a DJ playing dance music. Apparently those two DJs were Fordo & Flynny. No wonder I felt like dancing to the selection of groovy tunes! The atmosphere was lively and the weather was lovely, blue clear skies and all. 

I particularly liked the design of the pool of water located at the rooftop. It had a glass bottom and this was the ceiling of the floor below it. It created a very interesting texture on the walls and lighting inside the shopping area. I took a video!  😀

Pool on Top

Ceiling Below

For those planning their Christmas dinners and parties here is a list of the restaurants and some photos. Most of them have ample space to accommodate big groups. I will probably post something when I eat in one of those places. Click on the resto name to visit their website.

 Corner Burger - What's on the menu: Gourmet burgers and beers

Inca Ceviche and Woodfired Grill – What they offer: Peruvian and Latin American food

Bodrum Market - What they serve: Mediterranean food

The Bavarian – What's on the menu: Bavarian food and beer!

IPPUDO – Japanese : Satisfy that Ramen craving! 

Something & Social - What's on the Menu: Salads, burgers, pizza and drinks!

White + Wong's – Asian fusion

Island Gelato Company - Gelato of course!

There’s a small play area at the centre, but I think this could get crowded on the weekends. The rooftop top dining area is open until 10PM Thursdays- Sundays while the mall is open until 9PM Thursdays-Sundays. Checkout the rest of the schedule here. 

There will be live music entertainment and DJ sets until next weekend. Some stores and restaurants also offer discounts and freebies to celebrate the recent opening. Something new to do for the family!