A Little More to Chew Over – Love Bites August Events
There are a range of events taking place in August as part of Love Bites!
Croatian Bites with Julie LeClerc and Vicki Ravlich-Horan
Thursday 20th August, 6pm
Scotts Epicurean – 181 Victoria Street
$75pp
Includes
King demo by Julie Le Clerc
3 Course dinner (wines and optional extra)
Join us for a Taste of Croatia at Scotts Epicurean in Hamilton with special guest Julie Le Clerc. Julie is joining Vicki on their Taste of Croatia tour in May 2027 and so to get you excited about this wonderful country and their cuisine we are putting on a dinner at Scotts Epicurean.
Julie will demo a couple of her favourite Croatian inspired dishes while the Scotts team
Saturday 22nd August, 2pm
Hamilton Central Library – 9 Garden Place
FREE
Recipe Book Bites
Ever wanted to publish your own cookbook? Perhaps you’ve got a blog or thinking about starting one?
Join three published Waikato foodies (Amber Bremner, Emma Galloway and Vicki Ravlich-Horan) and hear their different paths to getting a published cookbook.
This will be a relaxed informal discussion with plenty of opportunity to ask questions and learn from those that have done it.
Recipe Book Bites | Hamilton City Libraries
Open Late at the Museum: Art Bites
Wednesday 26th August, 6 pm – 7pm
Waikato Museum – 1 Grantham Street
Cost: $25 per ticket, includes a bite, a drink, and a tour.
Enjoy a bite sized treat, drink and foodie museum tour to celebrate Love Bites in the city!
Art Bites – Our awesome friends at Dot & Winnies will provide a bite sized morsel, and we’ll match that with wine, before your foodie tour of the museum led by our Curatorial Manager Anita Robertson. Anita will take you on a journey from the garden in Esxcite, to early food production in Kirikiriroa and kitchen items from our heritage collections, finishing with Art Bites related works in the Robin White exhibitions. Tickets are strictly limited to 20 people, and you must be 18+ to join.
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For PHO-nomenal Whisky Night x Love Bites
Friday 21st August, 6pm
Banh Mi Caphe – 298 Victoria Street
$69pp
Banh Mi Caphe are polishing the glasses and preparing an unforgettable evening celebrating the rich heritage, craftsmanship, and character of Scotland’s finest whiskies.
Join us for a Whisky and Canape pairing experience, premium neat pours. Each Canape has been thoughtfully crafted to complement the unique character of every whisky by our amazing chefs.
Whether you’re a seasoned whisky enthusiast or simply curious to discover what makes every dram so special, this is an evening designed to savour. Hosted by Nicola, The Glenlivet New Zealand Ambassador, you’ll be guided through five exceptional whiskies, with stories behind each expression, insights into the craftsmanship and heritage of the brands, and tasting notes to enhance every sip. Each whisky will be perfectly paired with a specially curated canapé, creating a memorable dining experience that celebrates the art of whisky and food together.
Seats are limited, so secure your place before they’re gone! Book now and raise a glass with us!
Chardonnay, Bites & Ballads
Friday 21st August, 7pm
Hamilton Hotel – 170 Victoria Street
$110pp. Limited seats available.
Join the King of Hawke’s Bay Chardonnay, Tony Bish for an exclusive evening in Hamilton Hotel’s Room 65.
Six superb Chardonnays.
Six bites paired by Head Chef Don Zhang.
Six unique compositions to accompany each glass performed live by multi-instrumentalist Tiffany Anderson.
Book here No more times available for Chardonnay, Bites and Ballads on 21 Aug
However, Drinks, Lunch and Dinner for 21 Aug have availability.
