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Bali Nights has once again been nominated for inclusion in the 100 Iconic Auckland Eats list.
Kiwis are flocking back to restaurants despite the looming threat of recession, with dining numbers returning to pre-pandemic levels.
It’s a welcome shift for restaurateurs after a ropey start to the year, with Raechal Ferguson from Wellington’s Field & Green saying there’s been a noticeable uptick.
“The first six months of the year were really difficult, because although people could go out, they didn’t want to go out,” Ferguson says.
“But certainly this second half of the year, it really does feel a lot more vibrant, and busy.”
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