Hawke's Bay Farmers Market is one of my favourite markets to date for its abundant range of…read moreproduce, and the fact that everyone is catered for. Highlights included: FIGS from Te Mata Figs, plus fresh locally grown fruits and vegetables, nutty and wholesome gluten free breads, organic blueberries and ice cream from Bay Blueberries, gluten and dairy free treats and products from HAPI, mouthwatering macarons from Monsieur Macaron, hot chilies like jalapeños and Padron peppers, honeycomb honey sourced from Cape Kidnappers and SO much more! The market is on every Sunday from 8.30am till 12.30pm.

"You have to get real fruit ice cream!" You choose the flavour/fruit, and they blend it in fresh…read morewith ice cream and holy cow, this ice cream was GOOD. It helps that New Zealand also Just has such fresh and tasty dairy. I got the mixed berry in a cone and it was such a perfect treat. Cash only for those who don't have a New Zealand bank card (?) unless you want to pay with debit!

Fresh strawberries, good selection of fruit and veggies (all locally sourced), a few artisan…read moreproducts from local suppliers and the nicest soft serve cones... Choose from strawberry, blueberry or blackberry... Or a combo of any of them. Yes, there's sometimes queues, but it's worth it on a scorching day!

5 stars all the way. Both for the winery/tasting and for the restaurant. Holy smokes both were…read morefantastic! The gentleman doing our tasting was an absolute gem. He was knowledgable and beyond friendly. The wines were all exquisite with both whites and reds that took our fancy. We then ate at their restaurant and they heartily accommodated us without a reservation (weekday towards 2pm or so). The food was incredible. So so so good. We got talked into the bread starter with dips and are so glad we did. I had the 2 course tasting menu and portions were huge as were flavours. The gnocchi with mushrooms was my first dish and I nearly died. Amazing. I had the salmon to follow and my husband had a beautiful cut of beef. Great wines & food and a must.

Very friendly, knowledgeable staff. Excellent gluten free ,…read moredairy free ice cream. Bakery items too.