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​Auckland’s much loved annual restaurant event returns this August

Press release
Tuesday 19 Jun 2018

Back for its eighth year, American Express Restaurant Month promises to intrigue and delight tastebuds and foodie fans with an array of delectable culinary events and special menus.

Auckland, 19 June: Auckland’s central city dining scene is set to ignite a serious case of food envy this August with the return of American Express Restaurant Month. The highly anticipated event celebrates extraordinary dining experiences and special month long menus that appeal to all food lovers including those with an adventurous palate.

This year, Heart of the City together with American Express, presents one off menus at special price points and 25 not-to-be-missed culinary events from over 100 restaurants located within the city centre.

The goal of the event is to encourage Aucklanders and visitors to get ‘out and about’ in August, try new restaurants, and sample from a vast array of different dishes. Diners also have the exclusive opportunity to experience something different and special at one of the many restaurant events on offer, including the chance to taste sensational dishes from a line-up of distinguished international chefs cooking alongside a selection of our best local talent with the return of the annual Chef Dining Series - creating true gastronomic memories.

Viv Beck, Heart of the City’s Chief Executive, is delighted to be celebrating American Express Restaurant Month’s eighth year, saying, “This annual event is a focal point in the central city’s dining calendar. It has been a success from the outset and celebrates the active and diverse dining community here in the heart of the city.”

With special menus at three attractive price points from $25, $40 or $55+, there is an option for everyone. Make sure you do not miss all the food action this August. These events go on sale to the public on July 2, 2018 and sell out quickly. If you want to be among the first to find out what is on offer for the month go to www.heartofthecity.co.nz and sign up for regular newsletters and to be part of the pre-sale offer.

The full American Express Restaurant Month 2018 calendar and menus are available on www.heartofthecity.co.nz from 2 July.  

 

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For more information or to arrange an interview with Heart of the City, or a visiting chef, please contact:

Rebecca Smith | Eleven PR
E: rebecca.smith@elevenpr.co.nz
T: 021 632 671

Thea Martin | Eleven PR
E: thea.martin@elevenpr.co.nz
T: 021 162 7536

Notes to editor:

Heart of the City is Auckland’s city centre business association, which champions a successful centre for businesses and a vibrant place to live, work and visit.

Lemongrass Productions Limited is the Official Event Managers of American Express Restaurant Month.

The event is proudly supported by American Express and menu partners S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, Negociants NZ, and Church Road.