Having launched their new menu this week and confirming their place as one of Herne Bays favourite eateries, The Governor is gearing up for a busy summer.
Located in the prime position on the corner of busy Jervois and Albany Roads and in close proximity to ample parking mere steps away, it’s not only the incredible food and friendly atmosphere that keeps people coming back but the convenience too.
Open for dinner three nights a week, Thursday through till Saturday from 4pm until late and with a wealth of healthy options to choose from including a special section for the kids, more and more people are stopping by or phoning The Governor after a busy day with the kids or a late night at the office and picking up dinner to go.
Having launched their new menu this week to warm reviews, The Governor has introduced some fresh new items onto their new summer menu whilst not straying too far from their crowd favourites. ‘The JB’ beef mince dish in still available for brunch and lunch, the house made granola at breakfast and the cured salmon featuring at lunch time, albeit with an interesting twist in the form of pickled ginger mayo, wasabi and wakame - giving it fresh new flavours that are outdone only by the vibrantly coloured arrangement plated before you.
Welcome additions to the new dinner menu have included the fresh market fish of the day, smoked butter asparagus and an interchanging risotto.
The large comfortable street seating allows for spectacular sun soaked afternoons and warm balmy evenings under the outdoor heaters, and all enjoyed with one of the classic cocktails on offer or a selection from the carefully curated beer and wine list as you watch the passing traffic go by in the blissful setting sun picking at the house marinated olives and smoky chicken liver parfait.
Small plates make afternoon grazing a memorable experience; with a new Middle Eastern inspired grilled haloumi salad taking centre stage, the toasted focaccia with olives and sundried tomato, and the chorizo and octopus dish offering great accompaniments.
So popular are The Governor’s delectable creations that they are now available to take home or gift to friends and neighbours; the healthy gluten free house made breakfast granola is so popular it was packaged for customers to take home and add to their pantry, preserves and marinated olives are all packaged in idyllic little jars that are just perfect to have on hand as guests drop by during the festive season and all can be served with their Harney & Sons Tea, stocked on site and now as a take home option.
Several spaces are open to accommodate customers with two spacious indoor areas; one a front room bathed in natural light and then a more private back room that caters for small or large groups, with the large screen television accessible for presentations or watching summer sports and a floral filled back deck that with a wine in hand makes for the perfect Saturday session.
Open from 6.30am throughout the week has seen breakfast meetings become more and more popular; with clients utilising the quiet back space for both small meetings, product launches and larger team gatherings, all taken care of by The Governor crew.
With Christmas just around the corner, the cafe come restaurant is already booking functions and offering personalised off site catering and in house food and drink packages in time for party season. Call in or email your enquiry and Manager Jessica is more than happy to work with you to personalise your event or occasion. Better yet, if you are looking for a gift or a special thank you for clients, neighbours or friends this Christmas why not enquire about a beautifully presented Governor cafe Gift Voucher.
If you haven’t already then it’s time you drop in to The Governor and see just what all the fuss is about; whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner or just a snacking session you’re after The Governor is serving up true Kiwi cuisine with a worldly twist - and it’s safe to say this quaint cafe will not stay a local secret for long.
THE GOVERNOR, 228 Jervois Road, T: 09 361 5060, www.thegovenor.co.nz