SLIMMER TWINS

Rip It Up, Issue 213, 1 May 1995, Page 10

SLIMMER TWINS

Diner, Service Station & Takeaway Cuisine

It’s been a busy month or so for The Slimmer Twins, we’ve hardly had time to tighten our corsets, and have been forced to eat with our mouths full. Your cards, letters and bibs have all been gratefully received, but a special thank-you must go out to Mr E.A. Presley of Taipa, for the Fried Peanut-Butter-and Banana-Sandwich recipe. Mr Presley (60) writes, “I love this tasty morsel even more than pillow fights with teenage girls." Here’s this month’s selection:

Well Done Chinese Noodle Bar. 15 Albert Street, central Auckland. We’re treated like royalty at this inner city palace where there’s not a feline carcass in sight. Not being a duo fond of change we demand the usual at every marathon sitting; A starter plate of piping hot Curried Spring Rolls in chilli sauce (80c each) followed by Curried Chicken & Noodles in Soup ($4.50), and Deep Fried Pork Chop on Rice ($7.95). The rice is soft and fluffy, the pork thick and crispy, and the chicken is probably executed on the premises — what more could you want. “See you tomorrow” we say, before stuffing our pockets full of mints on the way out.

Burger De-Vine Ltd. 16 Pacific Avenue, Mt Maunganui.

Five minutes walk from the beach is the Mount’s premier burger establishment. The fine folk at Burger De-Vine encourage you to swallow whole their unique 1/4 pound Beef Burger ($4.50) or alternatively, a plump Chicken Breast Burger ($6.50). Extras such as Garlic Mayo, Satays, Apricot & Chilli Chutney (all $1.00) and Avocado & Bacon ($1.50) are also available. Way off the beaten track, they also offer a Vegetarian Burger ($5.00) featuring a soya bean patty. We expect there is not much demand for those. Other notables:

: Salvadors Cafe. 33 Vulcan Lane, central Auckland. •.'- Greasy cheesy nachos ($7.50 small, $9.00 trough), and High St cuties walking past every 5 seconds. ~ Roadhouse Bar & Diner. 238 Great South Rd, Papakura. Steak & Chips,, plus tomato sauce ($10.00). Lion Red on tap (no talking before the second jug!). Knives, forks and napkins optional. Warwick and Robyn dine here all the time. ’;<•

Atrium On Elliott Food Gallery. 31 Elliott Street, central Auckland. The Wonder Wok present a $9.00 smorgasbord that includes Sweet & Sour Pork, Roast Chicken pieces, and... vegetables. To deter fatties they display a sign that reads, Do Not Overfill Your Plate Or Put Food On Your Tray Or An Extra Charge Will Be Incurred. The Twins advice? Pay before you load and your first David Lange Operation™ will be just round the corner. The Slimmer Twins