Our first meal in Wellington was at a restaurant called Foxglove. It is located at Queens Wharf at downtown Wellington, a waterfront area with a lot of different restaurants and great water view.
我们在威灵顿的第一餐去了一家叫Foxglove的餐厅。这家餐厅位于威灵顿市中心的皇后码头，是在码头区众多海景餐厅之一。
We arrived in Wellington at 2am on a Thursday Morning, so by the time we woke up it was past 11am. Luckily, Queens Wharf was just a short walk away. We found Foxglove at the Northern end of the Wharf. It is a two story wooden building with a lot of character. The restaurant is divided into a formal dining area with table services downstairs, and a pub like informal area upstairs. Since it was a quiet weekday lunchtime, we chose to go upstairs for a better view. The interior decoration of Foxglove is really chic and cosy. A set of wooden stairs lighted up by plant lamps hanging from the ceiling led us to a retro-decorated dining area. The wooden floor board, shelves filled with old cameras and books and the vinyls on the wall, all added to the classical and rustic feel of the place.
我们在星期四的凌晨两点才到达住宿，所以睡醒也早上十一点多了。幸好皇后码头离我们的住宿不远，走路十分钟就到了。Foxglove位于皇后码头的北端，是一座两层的木房，超级有怀旧的味道。木房的底层是有正式餐桌服务的高档餐厅，而楼上则是比较朴实的酒吧餐馆。楼上的风景看上去好些，于是我们就选择了上楼。Foxglove 的装璜十分温暖和别致。我们走上木楼梯，天花上的植物吊灯柔和地照着棕红的木地板。楼上的酒吧非常宽敞，暖暖的灯光映着那放满旧书本的木柜。另一个木架上很多个不同的古董相机，墙上还贴了很多旧唱片。这一切都突显了餐馆的乡村怀旧气息。
We chose a corner of the pub where there are several couches and lounge chairs right beside the windows. There was even a real fireplace with some firewood on the side. They would probably fire this up when it is winter. The water view from the window is pretty cool, we can see much of the wharf, the harbour, as well as passing ferries in the distance, all in the comfort of our seats.
我们找了个放满了沙发椅和躺椅的窗边角落坐下。在这里我们可以从窗户看见码头的建筑，港湾的绿水，和远处停泊的船只。沙发旁还放了一个火炉和木柴，可以想像点起来会是多么的舒适暖和。
The bar had a selection of local beer and cider on tap, and is where we need to order our food. The menu is standard cafe/pub fare with a Mexican twist, with things such as burgers, tacos and Quesadillas on offer. We ordered three mains for the four of us: A chicken burger, a fish and chips, and a garlic prawn linguine. I also ordered a Panhead supercharger which is an APA brewed in Upper Hutt. It is really relaxing to be able to just sit on the couch and stare at the sea while drinking a glass of refreshing beer on a Thursday afternoon.
酒吧上有多种啤酒和苹果酒任君选择，而餐牌上的是偏墨西哥风的咖啡馆式食品，例如汉堡，玉米卷饼Taco和油炸玉米饼Quesadilla. 我们对墨西哥菜没什么兴趣，就点了一个鸡柳汉堡，一个炸鱼薯条，和一个蒜香大虾意面。我还点了一杯附近酿酒厂酿制的精酿美式淡啤。毕竟良辰美景不能辜负啊！
All three dishes came out at once, which is good as we were starving since we didn't really have a good dinner the night before. The chicken burger was pretty delicious. A generous serving of chicken breast, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Add sweet and crunchy coleslaw, lightly pickled Daikon and a dash of mustard, all served between two lightly toasted milk buns. A very scrumptious burger indeed. The golden steak cut fries on the side came with very yummy Foxy mayo and was absolutely satisfying.
三道菜同时上桌，正合饥肠辘辘的我们之意。鸡扒汉堡的味道不错。大块鸡扒炸得外脆内嫩，肉厚而多汁。配上甜脆沙拉，爽脆的腌萝卜片，芥末，夹在两半奶香面包当中。美味的汉堡配上炸得金黄香脆的厚切薯条和秘制美奶滋，足以满足嘴巴最刁的食客。
While the best fish and chips can only be found at small takeaway shops in the suburbs wrap in newspaper, getting fish and chips at a seaside cafe is usually a safe choice. And that was indeed the case. The fish was fresh and fleshy, batter light and crispy, everything was done just right. But it just didn't pack as much punch as the chicken burger, or as brilliant as star of the day, the garlic prawn linguine.
虽然那些在不知名的外卖小店才能找到最好吃，最地道的炸鱼薯条，一家海边小餐馆的炸鱼薯条通常也不会太差。的确，Foxglove的炸鱼薯条做得不错。鱼十分新鲜，肉质厚甜。面糊薄而香脆，配上自制鞑靼酱，味道可口，可以说是做得四平八稳。然而这菜就是缺了那么一丁点的火花，虽然不赖，却没法和另外两菜角逐最佳菜式。
If you are expecting a traditional creamy pasta dish, than you would be disappointed because this is anything but, and is what made this dish shine. The first thing you see when the dish is served is that it is moving! Of course, it is just an illusion that came from the bonito flakes, a dry fish flakes that is commonly seen in Japanese cuisine. The Japanese-italian fusion theme was carried throughout the dish with the mixed-in seaweed flakes. Juicy and colourful purple carrot and baby tomatoes gave a dash of vibrancy to the dish. Large and fresh juicy prawns was the star of the show. The linguine was Al dente, and the sauce was light, not too creamy, but very aromatic. I was actually very surprised that the flavours go so well together, as the ingredients are literally world's apart. Definitely a recommended dish.
蒜香大虾意面是这次最出彩的菜式。如果你想吃一盘正宗意大利奶油面，那么你肯定要失望，因为这大虾意面一点也不正宗！然而正是这不正宗的创新让这意面大放异彩。当服务员把意面端上的，你会发现有东西在上面随风起舞！原来是日本菜中常见的鲣鱼片。鲣鱼片和紫菜碎以意日合一的形式让这平平无奇的意面变成冲击味觉的创新煮意。鲜甜艳丽的紫萝卜和小番茄让菜里添加了活泼的田园气息。肉质爽厚而清甜的新鲜大虾则以海洋的咸香把整道菜撑了起来。意面的酱汁因这多种元素的结合而变得香浓而不腻，拌着弹牙的宽条意面，真的是十分精彩。想不到这看是天南地北的食材竟然是这么合拍的搭配，非常惊喜，极力推荐！
We really had a great time at Foxglove. The relaxing atmosphere and the delicious food really got me into my holiday mood. What a start to a vacation! If you are swinging by Wellington, make sure you check out Foxglove! Highly recommended!
在Foxglove吃的这一顿午餐十分不错！环境轻松舒适，食物美味可口。在美食和美景的陪伴着，终于有点放假的样子了。如果你有机会去威灵顿，不妨去Foxglove吃个饭，喝杯酒。真的是十分推荐哦！
Foxglove Bar & Kitchen
33 Queens Wharf
Wellington, 6011
New Zealand