We have a friend from LA transiting in Auckland on her way back home to LA, and she misses the NZ lamb and beef.
I thought of Gerome Greek Mediterranean sharing dining for a party of 6 people, and Gerome did not disappoint.
We began with starters: the house pita bread & taramasalata and hummus ... barbecued squid, favaa, tarator, ouzo cucumber (a favourite, very tender) ... barbecued eggplant, tahini dressing, raisin almond gremolata ... pork cheek, smoked pumpkin skordalia, labne, pickled date, mint ... fried kataifi prawns, carrot tzatziki, honey, citrus
... followed by the larger dishes ... we ordered all the larger dishes .. shoulder of lamb (favourite) ... thigh of chicken (favourite) ... roasted cauliflower ... market fish (hapuka, my favourite fish) ... charcoal grilled rib eye of beef ..
... added the sides: crete greek salad (generous wedge of feta!) ... charred broccolini ..
The food was deliciously seasoned ... and our waiter was attentive his service was excellent explaining each dish .. love the decor and the ambience of Gerome ...
My nephews, two grown boys and foodies were contentedly full and satisfied ... but we managed to squeeze in two desserts to share: galaktobourko (greek traditional dessert ... lemon pie ...
I will definitely return to dine and recommend to family and friends.
Thank you Gerome for a delicious and lovely Greek Mediterranean dining experience !! :-)