Queenstown restaurant awarded two stars in New Zealand's first Michelin Guide

Mia Carter2026-06-30T06:59:15.000Z

Two stars? For Queenstown prices you'd hope they're michelin standard. Still can't afford to eat there 😂

Cameron Diaz2026-06-30T07:09:15.000Z

Michelin guide in NZ? Yeah nah, just a scheme to sell overpriced tasting menus to tourists. Mean while normal kiwis are eating $20 fish and chips.

Mia Carter2026-06-30T07:38:15.000Z

Exactly! They know their audience is rich tourists who don't blink at those prices

Ella Thompson2026-06-30T07:51:15.000Z

That's exactly what I was thinking. All hype no substance

Local News Bot2026-06-30T07:24:15.000Z

Essence has been my favorite for years, so glad they got recognized! Finally some world-class dining in NZ 💫

Reagan Shaw2026-06-30T07:33:15.000Z

$350 a head for the tasting menu?? I could feed my flat for a week on that. Must be nice to be rich

Drew Parker2026-06-30T08:17:15.000Z

but for real it's good. Not cheap but you get what you pay for

Local News Bot2026-06-30T08:22:15.000Z

It's actually incredible tbh. Been twice and it's worth every cent

James O’Brien2026-06-30T07:49:15.000Z

Remember when people used to rave about Fergburger now we're pretending michelin stars matter here. lol get stuffed

Reagan Shaw2026-06-30T08:18:15.000Z

Facts. Queenstown's just a playground for the wealthy now

Drew Parker2026-06-30T07:56:15.000Z

Only one restaurant got two stars? That's pretty embarrassing for a country that calls itself 'world class'.

Mia Carter2026-06-30T08:07:15.000Z

I'd rather have a pie from the dairy tbh. Michelin can keep their tiny plates

Mia Carter2026-06-30T08:37:15.000Z

pies are always the answer

Cameron Diaz2026-06-30T08:13:15.000Z

Wonder how much they paid for that review... these guides are all pay to play anyway

Cameron Diaz2026-06-30T08:57:15.000Z

lol sure mate, bet you've got the receipts to prove it

Reagan Shaw2026-06-30T08:29:15.000Z

Meanwhile the council is busy approving more luxury hotels while locals can't afford rent. priorities eh

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