Matterhorn
Posted by Ruth Atherley on May 21, 2010 at 3:56 pm
I had dinner with the lovely Jo Heaton from Positively Wellington Tourism last night. Jo picked me up at the amazing Museum Hotel, where I am staying until Monday. As soon as I arrived in Wellington, I knew I loved the place. The same can be said about the Museum Hotel. I will do a blog post later on the hotel.
Jo took me to Matterhorn, a local icon.
Choosing wine for me
Matterhorn is a busy, bustling place. And I have to say, all of the staff looked like supermodels. For such a popular place, everyone at Matterhorn was so down to earth. I have to admit, that took me by surprise. It shouldn’t, the place is full of Kiwis – the most down to earth people in the world!
I’ve been to some nice places and had the experience ruined because of pretentious staff, not at Matterhorn. It was like I had walked into a place that was full of friends.
Our server was exceptional (and shame on me for not getting his name!). I think I was too busy admiring his model good looks to think straight…
I can’t say enough about this restaurant – great wine list, great food, staff that knows their stuff and they make you feel taken care of and welcome. Amazing.
Matterhorn is just one reason to come to Wellington. I bet I find more today!
I love this restaurant! You’re right. Great food and great staff. As an American living in NZ for about 7 years now, the down to earth attitude of Kiwis is something I’ve grown to love here more than anything. My partner and I have moved out of ‘big city’ Wellington to the nearby Wairarapa valley, and we’ve become olive farmers. For a North American City Boy, it’s a big switch, but I’m really enjoying it. Producing an artisan olive oil with no pretense is great fun. And NZ is the perfect place to do it.
Moon over Martinborough — May 21st, 2010, 11:07 pmThanks for the comment!! I tasted your olive oil yesterday at Moore Wilson Fresh and it was exceptional. I was kicking myself that I didn’t pick up a bottle right then!!!! I am headed to Wairapa today, so hopefully I can find a bottle there! I might have to buy a bigger suitcase to take home all of my foodie treasures that I found here!!
Ruth
Ruth Atherley — May 22nd, 2010, 11:59 am