URBAN

Matt Boutery may have been trained by some of the world's top chefs, including Marco Pierre White and Gary Rhodes, but his goal at Urban was to create an eatery where punters would feel like family. All the dishes are for sharing and feature everything from fresh oysters to fried chicken. “Our menu changes regularly depending on what we are into at the moment — whether it's an ingredient, band, chef or current event,” Matt says. Just a warning, though: the restaurant doesn't take reservations. 278 Hardy Street. (03) 546 7861, urbaneatery.co.nz