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Savor Group's Lucien Law says suppliers have been crucial in maintaining margins – and bringing in big names. (Image: NZME/Jacques Steenkamp)

Rebecca Stevenson

Fri, 12 Sep 2025

For the first time in 14 years, listed hospitality group Savor doesn’t have lamb cutlets on the menu at any of its outlets. Savor Group, which owns and operates several outlets, including perennial Auckland favourite Amano, has been working hard to combat rising costs and entice budget-conscious consumers, founder and chief executive Lucien Law said. Some things have been dropped from menus, such as lamb cutlets, while keeping must-haves, such as a good steak dinner, still on at a decent price, has been challengin...

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