269 Parnell

269, Auckland’s vibrant new food and beverage destination, which recently opened on Parnell Road, is the brainchild of Kevin Harvey, son of Les Harvey (Parnell Village’s founding father) 269 will be a food complex made up of seven permanent spaces that will be open all week – and a bustling weekend market with a European, Mediterranean and Latin American theme.

Tapas-sized portions will be the order of the day, so people can pop in for a small bite or stay all day over multiple glasses of wine and shared food. The focus will be on authentic vendors selling simple, tasty traditional food from their homelands. Tables will be communal, encouraging conversation and connection.

Vendors include:

Taco Amaiz, After 25 years in luxury resort hospitality all over the world, including most recently as executive chef at Auckland’s Sofitel, Alfredo Romero is returning to his roots with Taco Amaiz. His eatery at 269 celebrates the food of his childhood in Sonora, Mexico, like authentic birria tacos filled with slow-cooked meats. Alfredo, who helped document Mexico’s national cuisine by travelling 4000+ km to preserve recipes passed down by word of mouth, produces pure Mexican soul food, just like back home.

Aula’s Kitchen, Aula and Sam Saado bring authentic Mediterranean flavours to 269 with dishes inspired by Aula’s Mother’s kitchen. Expect freshly made pita bread, spiced falafel, creamy hummus, tangy pickles, smoky baba ghanoush and so much more. “I learned to cook from my mum when I was really young,” Aula says. “She makes everything from scratch – no shortcuts.” Aula and her husband Sam use top-quality ingredients, even sourcing sumac dried from her mum’s garden back home to create vibrant dips, zesty salads, and mezze dishes.

The Marble Bar Located at the front of the 269 premises, the Marble Bar Kiosk serves delicious coffee in the morning and a selection of alcoholic beverages later in the day. Grab a drink to-go before you peruse the Saturday markets, or take a seat at the bar and sip on something refreshing after work.

Artisan Culture
Angelo’s food is as heartfelt and generous as the man himself, rich with stories, tradition, and the unmistakable warmth of Italian hospitality.
Originally from Fano, a coastal town in Italy’s Le Marche region, Angelo brought his love for food, especially pasta, with him when he moved to Aotearoa in 1992. He has been sharing that passion with New Zealanders ever since.

Roe
The team from Rhu has taken over a new space at 269.
Roe is built around seafood and the classics done right.
Simple yet elevated.

They also have dedicated event spaces for hire as well, email  info@269.co.nz for details.