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Dining Review- Zaragoza Cafe

Rodger — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:36:41 +0000

An occasional column by Rodger on dining in Raglan

We had heard that Zaragoza had started opening in the evenings on Fridays and Saturdays. So Virginia and I decided to see what new chef Richard was creating at Zaragoza.

Zaragoza in Bow St, Raglan - Image Richard Gallagher

Zaragoza has always had a Spanish theme so it was no surprise to see a tapas menu. Tapas standards like patas bravas and meat balls are on the menu complemented by treats like boiled eggs stuffed with olives. Other tapas items included salmon fish cakes and spicy calamari. The tapas menu is grouped by price so it is possible to have a lower cost meal if that is what you are after. And for those wanting a full meal, the menu also has sirloin steak and chicken on offer followed by desert options.

Tapas Special

The special of the day was a choice of three tapas items and a glass of house wine. All for $30, which seemd a veyr good deal, so we went with the tapas special. I always think that a test of any chef is how well the calamari is cooked. At Zaragoza Richard had cooked it superbly in a light batter spiced with chilli. I had the house red and it was an excellent companion for the tapas. The tapas servings are a good size so the special is more than enough for a whole meal.

For dessert I’d recommend the trifle with poached fruit.

Overall on Value for Money I gave Zaragoza a Nine out of Ten for an excellent meal and service.

By 8pm, the restaurant was almost full. It looks as if you’ll need to book for Friday and Saturday nights at Zaragoza in future.

Zaragoza – Restaurant and Cafe. Open Wednesdays to Sunday, 9am to 6pm and now Friday and Saturday evenings.
23 Bow St, Raglan. Phone: 825 0205

International Training Course being held here in Raglan

Rodger — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:35:24 +0000

A Practitioner Training in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) is being held in Raglan starting 5 March 2012.

Stephanie Philp of MetaMorphosis Ltd - Image supplied

The course will be facilitated by Stephanie Philp of MetaMorphosis Ltd and consist of 130 plus hours. The course is divided into 3 x 6 day blocks with about a month between each block so participants have time to integrate and practice what they’ve learnt.What’s NLP?
A look at the individual components of NLP make it clearer how NLP might be useful to you.

Neuro- The central nervous system, the mind and body.

Linguistic – Language. This includes verbal and non verbal language. It incorporates how you ‘re-present’ external information in your mind through pictures, sounds, feelings, tastes, smells and self talk.

Programming-How patterns, for example, emotional and behavioural patterns, are created.

Neuro Linguistic Programming So a fuller definition of NLP is, how the relationship between your mind and body, (Neuro) is affected by your language (Linguistic) and how you can programme your own brain (Programming) to be more effective.

All behaviour has structure
NLP is based on the understanding that all behaviour has structure. Once you understand that structure, you can transform unhelpful or destructive behaviours into useful new behaviours so you (or others) can be your best more often.

NLP has been around since the mid seventies and has expanded exponentially with hundreds of thousands of Practitioners around the world.
The reason for such huge growth?
It works! Quickly and easily!

You can find out more here http://www.metamorphosis.co.nz/page.php?id=article_how_can_nlp_help_me

Or contact Stephanie on 07 825 6743, Mobile 021 684 395

Stephanie ready for 2012

Rodger — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:55:39 +0000

Stephanie Philp - Image supplied

Stephanie Philp has just released the programme for her popular Metamorphosis and NLP training courses. To be held in Raglan throughout the year, people from all over New Zealand gather here for these life changing sessions.

You can download the full 2012 programme here: Metamorphosis Training Calendar

Waitangi Day Holiday Weekend

Rodger — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:40:25 +0000

A fine holiday weekend is forecast for Raglan with Friday morning’s drizzle expected to clear during the day.

Saturday 4th February

MATAPIHI Exhibition Why Oh Wai 10am
RAGLAN MUSEUM, Wainui Rd 10am
BOARDIES n BIKINIS, Ruapuke Noon to Noon
ZARAGOSA, Bow St, Acoustic Spirit- Dave Maybee and Peter Skandera, Tapas available, 6.30pm
YOT CLUB, Bow St, Rebels Maida 9pm
Raglan Club, Bow St Car boot sale, in Club yard from 9am

Sunday 5th February

MATAPIHI Exhibition Why Oh Wai 10am
RAGLAN MUSEUM, Wainui Rd 10am
View Te Akau Wharf Properties, Raglan Real Estate (Ray White office in Bow St) are boating people across on Sunday between 10am and noon to look at the several properties they have over there. Please contact us if you need a lift, the boat will be picking people up at the jetty at the end of Bow Street.
YOT CLUB, Bow St, Sunday Sessions 4pm
YOT CLUB, Bow St, Bass Culture 9.30pm

Monday 6th February

MATAPIHI Exhibition Why Oh Wai 10am
RAGLAN MUSEUM, Wainui Rd 10am