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Nigel Poore's avatar

As a solo diner, I too love counter dining and I was pleased to see Kiln was already in my Google Maps list. I now just need to stop making the lists and actually visit! Thanks for your reviews. Always excellent and a must-read amongst my many Substack subs.

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Marshall Manson's avatar

Thanks for the kind words, Nigel. I'm so glad you enjoy the newsletter. And do give Kiln a try. But go early! The queues can get long. LMK what you think.

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Nigel Poore's avatar

As a retired gent, I tend to go for late lunches in the 2-3PM window but I'll let you know how I get on 👍🏻

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Kate Roxburgh's avatar

We ate twice at Emilia in Ashburton, on the way on holiday and on the way back. Great food but enjoyed the one on the counter best. Lots of gossip with the owners, and I learned so much from watching them cook.

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Marshall Manson's avatar

I suspect this came across, but I love counter dining. There's always something.

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