Review: Piha's Aryeh restaurant: unique, wild and seasonal

Lucas Parkinson has brought his culinary talents from posh Central Otago eateries to Auckland's wild west coast. (Image: Babiche Martens)

Brent Melville

Sun, 14 Jan 2024

It’s not the easiest commute from Auckland to the west coast settlement of Piha, a drive that took us an hour on a Sunday despite it being less than 40km out of the city.That got me thinking about the motivations of chef and restaurateur Lucas Parkinson in opening his latest venture in that location.Parkinson, who will be familiar to central Otago diners for his highly rated Ode Conscious Dining in Wānaka, comes with some impressive culinary credentials.He has graced the kitchens of Sydney’s Flying Fish seafood restaurant, Matakauri...

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