With a shared passion for showcasing the very best chefs, restaurants and dining experiences, when team Cuisine and American Express join forces great things can happen, such as this opportunity to experience our New Zealand food story through the eyes of the most talented chefs and teams in the country.
American Express premium Card Members were invited to join us for an intimate journey through the unique flavours of Aotearoa with renowned chef Ben Bayly at our American Express Restaurant of the Year, Ahi. Cuisine editor Kelli Brett led the conversation with Ben to guide guests through this extraordinary menu and give insight into the immense detail, dedication and drive needed to achieve coveted Cuisine 3-hat status at the 2024 Cuisine Good Food Awards and become Aotearoa’s most-celebrated restaurant.
A huge thank you to team Ahi for curating this incredibly special menu for us. Wines were expertly paired by Lucile Fortuna and Negociants New Zealand to showcase some of the best in the country at this exciting and exclusive event.
AN AMERICAN EXPRESS PRESTIGIOUS 3-HAT EXPERIENCE
In association with Cuisine
Te Matuku oyster,
Ahi garden herb granita
+ MorningCider seafoam
Tahr tataki tarte + tula tomato tartare
Chatham pāua boilup toast
+ whipped watercress butter
Fiordland crayfish broth +
Te Anau saffron & Agria
Nautilus Cuvée Marlborough NV
Aotearoa: Bill’s white asparagus
+ Clevedon Buffalo mozzarella
Steamed Chatham Island blue cod, garden
caulini + Ora’s Farm endemic mushrooms
Pyramid Valley Chardonnay
North Canterbury ’22
Wood-fired lamb rump,
courgette flower + kawakawa
Fromm Syrah Marlborough ’21
Red plum + rose fruju
Waipu papaya & strawberry pavlova
Wooing Tree Tickled Pink
Central Otago ’21
