Mason, a restaurant masquerading as a bar in Newtown, Wellington. Mason offers a thoughtful selection of ice cold beer, juicy natural wine, and quality liquor. With an ever-changing, small yet complete menu drawing on mid eastern and med flavours the food is well suited for sharing with friends and family.
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SAT 4 - LATE
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Mason is a restaurant masquerading as a bar. Brought to you by chef Matt Hawkes (x Rita) Mason offers a thoughtful selection of ice cold beer, juicy natural wine, and quality liquor. With an ever-changing, small yet complete menu drawing on mid eastern and med flavours the food is well suited for sharing with friends and family.
With a focus on sustainable produce, Mason takes inspiration and direction from suppliers, the seasons, and other cultures that have done it before us.
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MENU
OCTOBERPLATES
Broad bean falafel, lime pickle labneh, kohlrabi kraut, herb salad 18
Saltfish fritters, ajo blanco, harissa 20
Raw fish, horseradish créme fraîche, pickled turnip, Zuni onion, lime, za’atar 22 / 36
Buffalo mozzarella, radicchio, hazelnut, sour cherry vinaigrette 26
Grilled asapargus, whipped goats cheese, NZ pumpkin seed dukkah, mint oil 28
Braised organic beef short rib, shiitake, Medjool date, barley, oregano 30
Golden Nugget Burger - one big ol’ chicken nugget patty, ranch, iceberg, zucchini bread & butter pickles, all on a Baker Gramercy sesame seed milk bun 22
Salatim - three vegetarian sides 33
Mason superiority set — hate decisions? Us too. 68 PP
Grilled Pita 5
Toum 3
Muhammara 3
50:50 3
SWEETS
Tahini semifreddo, drunk apricot, Coffee Supreme cacao cookie crumb 14
Almond basbousa, cardamom apple compote, vanilla custard 14
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DRINKS LIST
SAMPLEICE COLD BEER
Parrot Dog on tap
Falcon APA 8
Hazy IPA 9
A fridge full of cold tins 9-14
NATURAL WINE
Tincan Persuasive Pet-Nat, Nelson 12/50
La Monella 14/60
Unkel ‘Orange’ Pinot Gris 14/60
Jumpin’ Juice Sunset Rose 14/60
Somos Tintito 14/60
Gentle Folk Pinot Noir 15/70
COCKTAILS
Paloma 14
Tom Collins 14
Fernet and coke 12
High Ball 12
Corpse Reviver 16
Negroni 17
Soda with hibiscus 6
Karma Cola, Lemony Lemonade, Gingerella, Summer Orangeade 5
Sparkling Antipodes water 6/9
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