Iconic Wellington restaurant celebrates 22 years. 13th October , 2013
John Lawrence, Chris Green 1991. Wellington Restaurant Boulcott
Iconic Wellington restaurant, Boulcott Street Bistro celebrates 22 years of hospitality this week. Making it one of
Wellington’s longest standing eating places.
On the 16th of October 1991, John Lawrence and Chris Green took on the lease of the historic Plimmer House and set up
shop. With ambition and a lot of hard work they created a recipe for success; the warm and welcoming gourmet bistro has
become a much loved destination on Wellington’s culinary map.
Green is now head chef and owner of Arbitrageur (Wellington). His long time friend and fellow chef Rex Morgan has been
chef/partner at Boulcott Street Bistro since 2009.
“Boulcott has always maintained a high standard of classic dishes with a contemporary NZ edge, the service is casual and
friendly, and I think people enjoy that,” Morgan says.
Cusine queen and caterer Ruth Pretty said of Boulcott’s longevity, “It’s a testament to the owners that quality and
continuity matters. Many Wellingtonian’s feel that Boulcott is in their DNA.
“I think the success is very reflective of Wellington’s culture. It’s always been about local support, friends and
family; my wife Chrissy runs her florist business from the office we share out the back of the restaurant and our
daughter Hannah is waitressing with us while finishing her studies,” says Lawrence, owner of Boulcott Street Bistro
since day one
“Friends of friends, children of friends and friends of children, have all at somestage made up our team whether doing
dishes, working the floor or supplying produce.
“That’s what makes the hospitality industry such a great one to be in, it’s as much about the people as it is about
food,” says Lawrence.
Boulcott Street Bistro will be celebrating 22 years of hospitality with a (culinary) trip down memory lane and serving a
collaborative menu of classics selected by chefs past and present; Chris Green, John Allred and Rex Morgan. The Retro Menu will be on offer for lunch and dinner for the week Monday 14th – Sunday 20th October.
Iconic Welllington Restaurant Boulcott Street Bistro
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