The Embassy Theatre was where "This is New Zealand" first screened once it had finished its six months at the 1970 Worlds Fair in Osaka in Japan. It was seen by around 4,000,000 people in Japan and after being successfully screened in the Embassy in Wellington, it was the screened in Christchurch, Dunedin and finally in Auckland. As it needed three 35mm projectors, it was expensive to screen and was not taken to any other cities in New Zealand. This is about to change however as it has now been digitised and the goal is to once again screen it at the 800 seat Embassy in Wellington, after it has been screened in Miramar's Roxy Cinema. Fish and Chips at the Seaview Takeaways on Lyall Parade in Lyall Bay take a lot of beating and love your energy by the way.
This is super interesting. I had no idea. I am currently living in Japan and my boyfriend’s grandfather was a volunteer worker at the Osaka World Fair 1970. He lives just a few small cities over from the Expo City mall (where the event was held).
It’s amazing how my old home town has changed! When I lived there from 1969 to 1981 it was a boring bureaucratic place, grey and staid. Then along came a new mayor Michael Fowler who lit a fire under the place. Within a couple of years the arts communities thrived, street sculptures were installed in Cuba street (you have no idea thevUPROAR when those water buckets in Cubs St were installed!) The city has blossomed like a flower since then. It is exciting to see. A big question ... did your burger have beetroot in it?
@@Kiwiamericans haha I guess not. I’ve spent most of my life working and interacting in various ways with Americans. My brother lives in Indiana and my late wife’s sister lived in upstate New York. For a little over 20 years I’ve been doing a weekly radio show that’s syndicated in the eastern states of the USA. Cultural differences are a constant source of fascination and amusement for me, and I think for my listeners too Right now I’m trying to unravel the mysteries of what Southerners call “collard greens” and also why some people pronounce “Missouri” ending with an “Ee” sound and others end it with an “ah” sound As to the beetroot in burgers question, you’re in good company. In 60 years I’ve never encountered an American who thinks putting beetroot in a burger is a good idea - or for that matter who would even try it
I was so happy to see the water buckets in your video. Even if they weren’t tipping and filling. Re beetroot, I love it but I like wearing shirts that don’t have beetroot stains on them.
I've never understood the fuss about Te Papa. The gift shop is good but it's a museum mostly geared towards children. I just look at the art on the top floor and the earthquake simulator is good for those that have little experience of a real one, but that's about it.
Welly has more cafes and restaurants per capita than Manhattan and the reason why is the weather. I've never been to cafes so much as when I'm there as I'm trying to get out of the wind and cold!
The Aro Valley fish and chip shop is one of my top fish and chip shops in the city! If you like mushrooms try their deep fried mushrooms they’re so yummy
Watching your videos, I'm realising Wellington really does have the best mix of everything to offer in NZ. It's small, but big enough that you have everything you need.
@@Kiwiamericans Mittens was (now transferred to Auckland) a very famous, friendly & gregarious cat that freely roamed the Wgtn CBD. The locals and shop owners all loved him. Had his own website and was given the 'key to the city'.
Thats an awesome review on your your top 10 hot spots in Welly... Just seeing the enthusiasm on your face really enjoying the Wellington lifestyle in NZ..Will have to come down from Auckland to and check these places out. Thanks again.
Okay.. some good places. Do you ever get out to Miramar, Kilbirnie. The Roxy theatre is ten times better than the Embassy theatre and the restaurant there is even better. Their theme nights are a highlight; next are the cafes ... again far far better than some of the ones you mentioned - Maranui cafe, right on Lyall Bay beach, Chocolate Fish Cafe OMG the best seafood sandwiches in the world, The Gypsy cafe for the best coffee and so many in Lyall Bay Kilbirnie but one that has the best salads, vegetarian and Christmas Cakes - Queen Sally’s Diamond Deli. Many more but that should tickle your fancy!!
Highly agree with a lot of your recommendations! As a Wellingtonian, Chocolate Fish Cafe is amazing! I remember Roxy cinema did a 2 day and overnight screening of every single Harry Potter movie before the final movie was released at the same time. Everyone was allowed to dress up, there were bean bags, and themed snacks, such an experience and the cinema quality is amazing.
The best cinema in Wellington by a massive amount is the cinema at Park Road Post. Unfortunately it is not open to the public but must be one of the best in the world and although the big theatre at the Roxy is terrific, it is not in the same class as the Park Road Post one.
Love Gorilla Burger but my fave burger joint is definitely Soul Shack. They specialise in hot chicken sandwiches and it’s so good, I made the mistake of getting their highest heat level and proceeded to contemplate my life for the remainder of that day.
I feel that the longer you stay an acclimatize in New Zealand then the more out of touch you will become with back home. Have you ever considered living in Melbourne Australia for a while.
Another cool thing to do in Wellington is the cable car. If your looking for something to do, or you have kids (they love it!) It is a very fun activity. Search it up, you won't regret it :)
Hi there. Loving your videos about living in Wellington it is great to see Wellington so well advertised. Have you been to Lamason on the corner of Bond and Lombard Street? Also are you aware that Expressoholic closed down recently after 30+ years.
Hi Tara love your take on places to go whilst in Wellington, now living in auckland I still love and miss Wellington, how do your kids feel about wellington or nz in general would they rather the u.s?
Been to Wellington a number of times love Wellington. But am a kiwi from Christchurch so please do a video on Christchurch. Happy to give you some recommentions ❤️
Haven’t lived in Wellington for years, Chocolate Fish cafe in Miramar was always great. There was an interesting cafe in Island Bay with art work made out of thousands of slices of toasted bread in multiple shades of brown. There was the Mona Lisa, Marilyn Monroe, politicians etc it was incredibly well done. No trip is complete without going up the cable car, (incredible views) walking down through the Botanical Gardens, The Lady Norsewood Rose Garden, through the Boulton St Pioneer Cemetary (heretage roses) and back to theCBD
I looooooove Scopa, when I worked on Taranaki Street that was our Hot Chocolate fix, daily, and when I come home to Welly, that is my jam. Love your recommendations ❤️
I grew up in newlands then my first job was at ANZ headquarters on lampton quay. I remember seeing jaws at the embassy i was underage but we were with russell a family friend so got in. Best places to visit you missed out the gardens exspecialy when they had a festival there. The weta workshop in miramar , i liked to go to the beaches around miramar too but you always had to watch out for the wind. I saw many games of cri ket at the basin and rugby at athlette park. When i was working in my lunch times i would go for walks along the water that was cool and also to the library.
I remember Espressoholic from the late 80's, early 90's. It was at a different place then; I think it was Willis Street, but I'm not sure. Back then it had super loud music, but I'm sure it's quieter now.
As a former Wellingtonian, I can concur with your choices. The big advantage is that the CBD is very small (especially compared to Auckland). It is possible to go to all of these areas by walking only. Exceptions would include going to the Weta Cave in Miramar.
Ah, Te Papa - a national museum founded on the backs of every other museum in NZ. When it was set up by the government of the day, part of the law founding it was that Te Papa could demand *any* part of *any* collection in the country. The curators were employed before the museum opened and they were paid to tour the country's museums and then they issued requisitions for all the items they wanted. They basically stripped all the other public-owned museums around the country of their best exhibits - and some of them have never even been on display, they just stripped them so they had it and then put the items in storage. They still periodically issue acquisition orders and take items from other museums around the country. Not Te Papa's finest hour and a reason that it is distrusted by most public museums around the country to this day.
My favourite restaurant we visit each time we are in Wellington is Apache. We also watch all our films at Roxy Theatre in Miramar. Also rate all your top ten places - I love all the spots down Eva street, namely: Fix n Fogg (peanut butter - YUM!), Lashings (amazing brownies) and Leeds Street Bakery (salted Caramel Cookies are delicious!)
When you've lived in Wellington your whole life and te papa is the most boring place in the world. But I cannot deny, a packed Embassy at a midnight screening is a damn cool experience
The best chocolate in Wellington city is from bohemian. Their milk hot chocolate is better than almost everything I've tried (beats scope, please try!)
As a former Wellingtonian, 'You can't beat Wellington on a good day!'
Or even a bad day too. 😂
It's just a pity they're so rare
@@shaungordon9737 that's what Craig Cumming said on a perfect day at Basin .. and he's from Otago..
The problem being, there are hardly any of those.
remember the song?...they used to play it alot on 2ZB back in the day
It’s WINDY Wellington 😬😬😬
🤣🤣🤣
Yes, Wellington wouldn't be the same without it 😊
Actually the last few years it hasn't been very windy at all.
@@Lazydaisy646 OMG WHERE DO YOU LIVE.LOL
If I visited the places you recommended, I would leave Wellington 10kgs heavier😂
Yeah true - sorry ...it is the American way.
The Embassy Theatre was where "This is New Zealand" first screened once it had finished its six months at the 1970 Worlds Fair in Osaka in Japan. It was seen by around 4,000,000 people in Japan and after being successfully screened in the Embassy in Wellington, it was the screened in Christchurch, Dunedin and finally in Auckland. As it needed three 35mm projectors, it was expensive to screen and was not taken to any other cities in New Zealand. This is about to change however as it has now been digitised and the goal is to once again screen it at the 800 seat Embassy in Wellington, after it has been screened in Miramar's Roxy Cinema. Fish and Chips at the Seaview Takeaways on Lyall Parade in Lyall Bay take a lot of beating and love your energy by the way.
This is super interesting. I had no idea. I am currently living in Japan and my boyfriend’s grandfather was a volunteer worker at the Osaka World Fair 1970. He lives just a few small cities over from the Expo City mall (where the event was held).
@@mozza145 Take a look at ua-cam.com/video/8TmxKU8nURw/v-deo.html as it contains some scenes at the Osaka Expo.
I saw it at Expo 70 as a child. Loved it then.
It’s amazing how my old home town has changed! When I lived there from 1969 to 1981 it was a boring bureaucratic place, grey and staid. Then along came a new mayor Michael Fowler who lit a fire under the place. Within a couple of years the arts communities thrived, street sculptures were installed in Cuba street (you have no idea thevUPROAR when those water buckets in Cubs St were installed!) The city has blossomed like a flower since then. It is exciting to see. A big question ... did your burger have beetroot in it?
Mike - the burger most definately did not have beetroot in it! Sorry that is still very odd to me..
@@Kiwiamericans haha I guess not. I’ve spent most of my life working and interacting in various ways with Americans. My brother lives in Indiana and my late wife’s sister lived in upstate New York. For a little over 20 years I’ve been doing a weekly radio show that’s syndicated in the eastern states of the USA. Cultural differences are a constant source of fascination and amusement for me, and I think for my listeners too Right now I’m trying to unravel the mysteries of what Southerners call “collard greens” and also why some people pronounce “Missouri” ending with an “Ee” sound and others end it with an “ah” sound As to the beetroot in burgers question, you’re in good company. In 60 years I’ve never encountered an American who thinks putting beetroot in a burger is a good idea - or for that matter who would even try it
I was so happy to see the water buckets in your video. Even if they weren’t tipping and filling. Re beetroot, I love it but I like wearing shirts that don’t have beetroot stains on them.
@@afpwebworks ahh yes collard greens!! Famous southern African American dish
I've never understood the fuss about Te Papa. The gift shop is good but it's a museum mostly geared towards children. I just look at the art on the top floor and the earthquake simulator is good for those that have little experience of a real one, but that's about it.
Thanks for watching
Welly has more cafes and restaurants per capita than Manhattan and the reason why is the weather. I've never been to cafes so much as when I'm there as I'm trying to get out of the wind and cold!
The Aro Valley fish and chip shop is one of my top fish and chip shops in the city! If you like mushrooms try their deep fried mushrooms they’re so yummy
Watching your videos, I'm realising Wellington really does have the best mix of everything to offer in NZ. It's small, but big enough that you have everything you need.
I went to Wellington in January and randomly came across Mittens! Then when we had lunch, he came up went to sleep in their stock room lol
You found mittens!!!??
I think Mittens finds you.
@@Kiwiamericans haha yup Mittens found me, and by my fave 2nd hand bookshop!
@@Kiwiamericans Mittens was (now transferred to Auckland) a very famous, friendly & gregarious cat that freely roamed the Wgtn CBD. The locals and shop owners all loved him. Had his own website and was given the 'key to the city'.
Wellington Seamarket Cuba Street has great fish n chips .Expressaholic is closed now
Making me homesick.
botanic gardens, tinakori hill
Thats an awesome review on your your top 10 hot spots in Welly... Just seeing the enthusiasm on your face really enjoying the Wellington lifestyle in NZ..Will have to come down from Auckland to and check these places out. Thanks again.
As a kiwi born and raised here in the Hutt valley. I have NEVER been to any place she’s been too. Is that a bad thing?
Nope, there are great places for F&C, coffee, burgers, etc. wherever you go in Wgtn area, or anywhere in NZ
I’ll definitely be checking out some of these. I’d recommend you try the Maranui Cafe in Lyall Bay, has great food and a great atmosphere.
And THE finest smoothies on the planet period!!
Awesome...will do!
The milkshakes are fantastic too
Great list! The chippery does a great $10 lunch special and scopa do $10 Margherita pizzas on a Tuesday, FYI!
Thankyou I will definitley look these places up, especially with our moko, young teen grandchildren with us.
Okay.. some good places. Do you ever get out to Miramar, Kilbirnie. The Roxy theatre is ten times better than the Embassy theatre and the restaurant there is even better. Their theme nights are a highlight; next are the cafes ... again far far better than some of the ones you mentioned - Maranui cafe, right on Lyall Bay beach, Chocolate Fish Cafe OMG the best seafood sandwiches in the world, The Gypsy cafe for the best coffee and so many in Lyall Bay Kilbirnie but one that has the best salads, vegetarian and Christmas Cakes - Queen Sally’s Diamond Deli. Many more but that should tickle your fancy!!
Highly agree with a lot of your recommendations! As a Wellingtonian, Chocolate Fish Cafe is amazing! I remember Roxy cinema did a 2 day and overnight screening of every single Harry Potter movie before the final movie was released at the same time. Everyone was allowed to dress up, there were bean bags, and themed snacks, such an experience and the cinema quality is amazing.
The best cinema in Wellington by a massive amount is the cinema at Park Road Post. Unfortunately it is not open to the public but must be one of the best in the world and although the big theatre at the Roxy is terrific, it is not in the same class as the Park Road Post one.
Yes - Chocolate fish cafe is the best...and the Roxy. I was focused on the CBD
Love Gorilla Burger but my fave burger joint is definitely Soul Shack. They specialise in hot chicken sandwiches and it’s so good, I made the mistake of getting their highest heat level and proceeded to contemplate my life for the remainder of that day.
Good to know! I will have to check it out. Thanks for watching
I saw Peter Jackson's Brain-dead at The Embassy.Great theatre.
I feel that the longer you stay an acclimatize in New Zealand then the more out of touch you will become with back home.
Have you ever considered living in Melbourne Australia for a while.
Another cool thing to do in Wellington is the cable car. If your looking for something to do, or you have kids (they love it!) It is a very fun activity. Search it up, you won't regret it :)
Te Papa, simply the best museum I've ever visited anywhere in the world.
Agreed. I'm a history nerd and I love museums. Te Papa is my favourite.
Try Plimmerton Fish Supply - worth the drive.
That's really cool. Sick and tired of cold Ohio is it easy to move to New Zeeland ?
Alex - yes I bet you are! Unfortunately it is not easy to move to NZ....but all great things re worth a try.
are there local libraries like in US?
I'm pretty sure the Embassy Theatre is the only movie cinema in wgtn that has dolby atmos surround sound.
Hi there. Loving your videos about living in Wellington it is great to see Wellington so well advertised. Have you been to Lamason on the corner of Bond and Lombard Street? Also are you aware that Expressoholic closed down recently after 30+ years.
Hello
No. - I will check it out. Espressoholic is closed?? oh no...
Fresko. Fish n chips.
Lyall Bay. Down from bunnings .
oooh sounds good - will have to try it out. Thanks for watching.
Hi Tara love your take on places to go whilst in Wellington, now living in auckland I still love and miss Wellington, how do your kids feel about wellington or nz in general would they rather the u.s?
Hi
My kids love it here!! Thanks for watching....
Been to Wellington a number of times love Wellington. But am a kiwi from Christchurch so please do a video on Christchurch. Happy to give you some recommentions ❤️
Yes please send me recommendations as I have only been to Christchurch once.
Have you done a Vlog on Petone? Although smaller, it has great cafes, lots of specialist shops and some micro breweries.....
Great idea!
Ooh Gorilla Burger. Also my fave. I tried the chicken once, but much prefer the beef. They also do a pretty good vegan option if that's your thing 😃
If you're ever in northland Mangonui Fish Shop 🤤
Oooh will have to check it out!
Never heard of Gorilla Burger. Might head over there tomorrow to check it out.
You should it is great!
Do you have a fish n chips recommendation for Christchurch?
No unfortunately I have not spent much time in Christchurch. Thanks for watching!
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Kiaora
I Love this Chanel 🤜🏽🤛
I must it
Silverstream espresso Upper Hutt make one of the best coffee and hot chocolate in the whole of Wellington...
Oh really - I will have to try.
@@Kiwiamericansyes... let me know what you think if you do.
Whittaker’s is Bean to Bar and based in Porirua.
Yes, Whittakers International chocolate 😊
Originally from Bulls in the mid North Island.
Haven’t lived in Wellington for years, Chocolate Fish cafe in Miramar was always great. There was an interesting cafe in Island Bay with art work made out of thousands of slices of toasted bread in multiple shades of brown. There was the Mona Lisa, Marilyn Monroe, politicians etc it was incredibly well done.
No trip is complete without going up the cable car, (incredible views) walking down through the Botanical Gardens, The Lady Norsewood Rose Garden, through the Boulton St Pioneer Cemetary (heretage roses) and back to theCBD
Great channel, very informative! I've been living in Auckland for the past 6 years, but looking at moving to Welly within the year 🙂
I looooooove Scopa, when I worked on Taranaki Street that was our Hot Chocolate fix, daily, and when I come home to Welly, that is my jam. Love your recommendations ❤️
I grew up in newlands then my first job was at ANZ headquarters on lampton quay. I remember seeing jaws at the embassy i was underage but we were with russell a family friend so got in. Best places to visit you missed out the gardens exspecialy when they had a festival there. The weta workshop in miramar , i liked to go to the beaches around miramar too but you always had to watch out for the wind. I saw many games of cri ket at the basin and rugby at athlette park. When i was working in my lunch times i would go for walks along the water that was cool and also to the library.
I remember Espressoholic from the late 80's, early 90's. It was at a different place then; I think it was Willis Street, but I'm not sure. Back then it had super loud music, but I'm sure it's quieter now.
As a former Wellingtonian, I can concur with your choices. The big advantage is that the CBD is very small (especially compared to Auckland). It is possible to go to all of these areas by walking only. Exceptions would include going to the Weta Cave in Miramar.
Ah, Te Papa - a national museum founded on the backs of every other museum in NZ.
When it was set up by the government of the day, part of the law founding it was that Te Papa could demand *any* part of *any* collection in the country. The curators were employed before the museum opened and they were paid to tour the country's museums and then they issued requisitions for all the items they wanted. They basically stripped all the other public-owned museums around the country of their best exhibits - and some of them have never even been on display, they just stripped them so they had it and then put the items in storage. They still periodically issue acquisition orders and take items from other museums around the country.
Not Te Papa's finest hour and a reason that it is distrusted by most public museums around the country to this day.
When you come to Nelson you must try Fat Tui burgers! To die for!
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My favourite restaurant we visit each time we are in Wellington is Apache. We also watch all our films at Roxy Theatre in Miramar. Also rate all your top ten places - I love all the spots down Eva street, namely: Fix n Fogg (peanut butter - YUM!), Lashings (amazing brownies) and Leeds Street Bakery (salted Caramel Cookies are delicious!)
Sonja - thanks for the recommendations - I will check those out. Yes I love the Roxy!!!
When you've lived in Wellington your whole life and te papa is the most boring place in the world. But I cannot deny, a packed Embassy at a midnight screening is a damn cool experience
Same bro Each and EVERY SINGLE school trip I had been on was to te papa. It’s so DAM BORING
Espressoholic is an institution
Just visited the Thai Chef restaurant for the first time only a few weeks ago. Can confirm it's _amazing!_
Awesome!!
Espressoholic is now closed permanently. Go to Midnight Espresso up the road instead
What??? Oh no...
Did you go to Matamata
Did you get to Cuba Dupa? My daughter sent videos.
No I missed it this year
i love you byby😚😘
The best chocolate in Wellington city is from bohemian. Their milk hot chocolate is better than almost everything I've tried (beats scope, please try!)
Oh really?? I must try
Will do
Hi
OMG I LOVE COFFEE ☕️ 🤤🤤🤤
You would love Wellington then.