Restaurants and Bars / December 2008
February 2009 | October 2008-
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Yet another mystery bar
- The Wellingtonista
- I've never been afraid of eclecticism. A dash of Kiwiana and a touch of faded grandeur can go down a treat if served with a generous slug of hipster irony (see Mighty Mighty). A grab-bag of Nana kitsch can turn into something resembling conceptual art if it's assembled with wit and flair (see Auckland's Northern Steamship Company). But sometimes it all goes horribly wrong. I know! Let's grab some
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Valve has closed it's doors.
- Texture
- Since late November, internet forums have been full of speculation, some grief and lots of "where will we go now" over the news of Valve Bar unexpectedly closing it's doors. Valve, on Vivian Street, was notorious in Wellington for being the bar that bands started out at, it avidly supported local bands and the underground, with punk and metal being the staple genres you would hear coming ou
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