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Al Brown

Al Brown

Al Brown is recognised as a leading New Zealand chef, restaurateur, television presenter, author and entrepreneur. He owns Depot Eatery and Federal Delicatessen in Auckland and Best Ugly Bagels with locations in Auckland and Wellington. Al has a range of condiments and other food products under his own Al Brown brand alongside Tipping Point Wines and Good Joe Coffee Co. He is a natural storyteller who thrives on the sentiment of ‘people and place’, and is known for his creativity, authenticity and generosity.

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Smoked Kahawai Mish Mash
Smoked Kahawai Mish Mash
Al Brown
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Al Brown

Level 120 Min
Caramelised Carrot, Corn and Coriander Salad
Caramelised Carrot, Corn and Coriander Salad
Al Brown
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Al Brown

Level 415 Min
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Braised Rabbit with Pappardelle, Broad Beans and Raisins
Braised Rabbit with Pappardelle, Broad Beans and Raisins
Al Brown
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Al Brown

Level 420 Min
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Grilled Lamb Racks with Salsa Verde and Black Olive Mayonnaise
Grilled Lamb Racks with Salsa Verde and Black Olive Mayonnaise
Al Brown
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Al Brown

Level 420 Min
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Granny's Rhubarb Cobbler
Granny's Rhubarb Cobbler
Al Brown
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Al Brown

Level 315 Min
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Duck and Fig Salad with Macadamia Romesco
Duck and Fig Salad with Macadamia Romesco
Al Brown
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Al Brown

Eat at my favourite spots

Ester

Chippendale, Australia

Ester
Azabu Ponsonby

Auckland, New Zealand

Azabu Ponsonby
Joe Beef

Montreal, Canada

Joe Beef
Cotto Restaurant

Auckland, New Zealand

Cotto Restaurant

Visit my restaurants

Depot Eatery

Auckland, New Zealand

Depot Eatery
Federal Delicatessen

Auckland, New Zealand

Federal Delicatessen
Best Ugly Bagels

Auckland, New Zealand

Best Ugly Bagels
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Chef Al Brown on a lifetime of unease and finally finding the jacket that fits

Chef Al Brown on a lifetime of unease and finally finding the jacket that fits

By Al Brown