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On your locum tenens assignment, make sure you visit Duke Carvell's Swan Lane Emporium just off Cuba Street in Wellington. It truly is a renowned hidden gem.
Celebrating the vast flavors of authentic Mediterranean food, Duke Carvell's offers guests an enormous brunch and dinner menu, including Spanish-inspired entrees, delectable seafood dishes and tapas for those who want lighter fare.
Guests can choose to share an array of small plates, such as Portuguese prawns, flaming ouzo cheese and porchetta tonnato, or indulge in one of the gourmet entrees, including tomato and capsicum-stuffed aubergine with goat cheese and lentil salad, or a pork loin chop with chorizo, tomato and chickpeas.
One event that keeps patrons coming back for more is the renowned weekend brunch. Head chef Richard Samways approaches his craft like an artist treats a blank canvas, preparing house breads, cured bacon and sausages daily. From energy-fueled muesli, made in house with stewed rhubarb and yogurt, to the salt cod brandade, every diner's appetite can be satisfied by the variety of dishes on the mouth-watering menu.