Here it is, Part two: the best of Australia and New Zealand measured in Chipotle Burritos
Australia:
Bluegrass/Alice Springs – Yet more nouveau. This place is unusual in Australia for serving something besides deep fried potatoes. Almost as good as a burrito.
The Pier Seafood Restaurant/Lorn– Built on the dock, try the blackened salmon in citrus rosemary sause. Oh yes oh yes. Better than a burrito, and fresher!
Fish Frenzy/ Hobart– This is the #1 place in the world for beer battered fish and chips*. Its imperitive that everyone eats there once before they die. (* According to me.) More fattening than a burrito.
The Ugly Duck out/Swansea- Crazy nouveau world-class cuisine with fish and smoothies and things. The real question is, how the hell did this chef end up in Swansea (pop 529). About as good as a burrito
L’unico/Sydney– Northern Italian. Better than a burrito and 100x the price
Fran’s/Larrimah- The best pies. Ever. Get there in time for Spicy buffalo and cheese, stay for Fran’s opinions on home schooling in the outback. Fran is also the Mayor and tourist office of Larrimah, pop. 7. Better than a burrito. Actually, if Fran ever opens an American chain, Chiptole is in trouble.
Ba Ba Lu Bar/Lorne – Delectable tapas. Those of you who dare to ask for a straw for your mojito will get the stare of doom. Almost as good as a burrito, but Chipotle gives out straws.
New Zealand
Cook ‘n’ With Gas/Christchurch- This place will give you directions to a beer brewery, chat up your boyfriend, and make fun of your accent. It also serves lamb and steaks that are as satisfying as a burrito.
Vudu/Queenstown- The best place to fill up on all the stuff you’ll loose later when you sky-dive/ bungi-jump/parasail/ do all those other obligatory things in Queenstown. About half as good as a burrito, but it tries harder.
French Farm/ Akaroa- It’s neither restaurant nor farm, but a winery with a freakishly huge cheese plate full of pates and things. Amg says: ‘bloody brilliant’. Not sure if it was better than a burrito due to heavy wine sampling.