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WOAP2015: Duke Carvell's
Where? Duke Carvell's Swan Lane Emporium (Wellington CBD, Wellington, New Zealand) Map Menu
When? Wednesday August 26, 2015
Who? Juliann, Tim, Sarah
Food Style? Classic Wellington Cafe-Style
Dukes is owned by the Bresolin brothers, who are well established in the food industry in Wellington. They also own Italian-themed Scopa on Cuba St and the eponymous beer and eatery Bresolin at the end of Willis St, and owned Crazy Horse Steak House when that was around. Dukes is more classic Wellington Cafe, and on a typical Wellington day, the glorious sunlight streams into the interior, making the place welcoming and cosy.
Burger: Smokey and the Bandit
Smoked brisket patty with secret sauce with smoked Kāpiti cream cheese, Island Bay Butchery bacon and wild onion in a Duke's housebaked triple deck steamed bun
If Duke's were emulating KFC with their Double Down last year, it felt like this year they did McDonald's. Weirdly enough, both Juliann and the table next to me made the same "this tastes like a Big Mac" comment, probably because of the secret sauce and the pickles. Nevertheless, it was a good burger with quality ingredients, just not outstanding or memorable; perhaps if the bacon was crispier, it would have been a bit more enjoyable.
I definitely enjoyed last year's more (it was a Double Down! How could you not?!) The similarity to McDonald's would have put some people off, especially the texture of the bun, but it wasn't bad. I gave them a seven out of ten.
Posted by Jeremy at 12:13am on Tuesday September 8, 2015 :: 0 comments :: 