We like: Al Brown's Depot

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">We would like to join the chorus of approval for Al Brown's Depot in Auckland's Federal Street. The pleasingly rustic interior, designed by Charlie Nott, feels as if it has always been there; the food is easy-going and excellent, and the service impeccable. These photographs are by Florence Noble, and are also featured (along with a terrific write-up by Simon Farrell-Green) in our latest issue. We wish the eatery was a bit closer to work, as we'd go there even more often. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Below, Al Brown at Depot before the lunchtime rush (the place is open from 7am but doesn't take bookings, so it's best to arrive earlyish to ensure you get a table in good time, although the staff are very good at managing waiting times). </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSMRsHljAtzy8Dbyoq_EGvJwpNQH48Cdnp5kfQrFJ2Gy7iLr7Bb3PyUt4IajCNPvv2D1PJ_dubgpNsyfLd-FHKSqkg_fAgW59R5RkNoARFbrGEyXtgIAXfdQt5lGnKxA5lW8JbQZUG2InG/s1600/Depot+Al+Brown.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSMRsHljAtzy8Dbyoq_EGvJwpNQH48Cdnp5kfQrFJ2Gy7iLr7Bb3PyUt4IajCNPvv2D1PJ_dubgpNsyfLd-FHKSqkg_fAgW59R5RkNoARFbrGEyXtgIAXfdQt5lGnKxA5lW8JbQZUG2InG/s400/Depot+Al+Brown.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">A vintage aesthetic permeates the place, making it feel like a long-lasting and well-loved establishment, even though it's pretty new. Just out of shot in this pic is where they shuck the excellent oysters. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaojlkE8g3Ykgk4EzxTLxMHZGr9DpO8EzO4DhqxEuawQtfQWtPwWwuyNyWmgHX71g6hF1417opiZD7Sbe9Da5mJLjl7m_HLIvuRxjitkvwA6H_xYAN8bnaHcgL1sg1cmzPvJZGmj53VEmG/s1600/Depot+bar+stools.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaojlkE8g3Ykgk4EzxTLxMHZGr9DpO8EzO4DhqxEuawQtfQWtPwWwuyNyWmgHX71g6hF1417opiZD7Sbe9Da5mJLjl7m_HLIvuRxjitkvwA6H_xYAN8bnaHcgL1sg1cmzPvJZGmj53VEmG/s400/Depot+bar+stools.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Diners down the back get a good view from their benches of the small kitchen. </span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmg-KOq-xl33dv7bNWKIAWai2Knad__TyDMND88L3nDLhyphenhyphenBkP-kIe4av95CubLqX_rDLsYSePiLxSDyuJDBUAyb4gBZzHo9GCZbNcI9g1MOX0Qn472YvgNGCyuiSwhJP1AYCGUb0H8US-i/s1600/Depot+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmg-KOq-xl33dv7bNWKIAWai2Knad__TyDMND88L3nDLhyphenhyphenBkP-kIe4av95CubLqX_rDLsYSePiLxSDyuJDBUAyb4gBZzHo9GCZbNcI9g1MOX0Qn472YvgNGCyuiSwhJP1AYCGUb0H8US-i/s400/Depot+kitchen.jpg" width="285" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsaPRD2_cJK5e83TZ1NveTiLgbQNfNqUqO5GAydsph-JGRT2Q2KWoebkA_FJLlO6WHeUsVuiB58pQW9Wid9BSBHb1KRBR36-QvmYBdgZDMMVcUySgtQZLj8AMx3Cp5XEYB5ak-ujYcH2tP/s1600/Depot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" kca="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsaPRD2_cJK5e83TZ1NveTiLgbQNfNqUqO5GAydsph-JGRT2Q2KWoebkA_FJLlO6WHeUsVuiB58pQW9Wid9BSBHb1KRBR36-QvmYBdgZDMMVcUySgtQZLj8AMx3Cp5XEYB5ak-ujYcH2tP/s400/Depot.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div>

We like: Al Brown's Depot

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