QT Auckland welcomes James Kelly and Egor Petrov to the team at Esther and Rooftop at QT. Kelly, newly appointed Food and Beverage Director, has over 15 years experience in the hospitality industry. With experience in restaurant openings, operations and large scale events, Kelly comes to QT from Nourish Group where he served as General Manager for 17 venues. Kelly brings his renowned creativity and passion to QT Auckland, working alongside Esther’s Executive Chef James Laird and restaurant manager Riccardo Del noce, and the Rooftop at QT team.
Egor Petrov, Bar Manager for Rooftop at QT, also brings impressive industry experience to QT. After studying business management, Petrov began his hospitality career as a hotel concierge in Melbourne but quickly felt at home behind the bar, pouring his artistry into making cocktails. He returned to New Zealand and refined his skills at Britomart Hospitality Company and Waiwera Spirits before experiencing top hotels in Dubai.
With the chilly season encroaching, QT Auckland introduces new menu offerings to match the cooler temperatures.
Rooftop at QT has released a new seasonal cocktail lineup drawing inspiration from local ingredients and harbourside. Perfect for fireside chats or wrapped up on the outdoor deck, one standout is the RuRu – a refreshing and classic flavour combination of rhubarb, apple brandy, fennel gin and citrus. The Sugar Plum, a floral cocktail featuring plum sake, amaretto, rose vodka, vanilla and citrus, sounds particularly tasty.
A new Winter Warmers Menu by Glenlivet includes four Whisky-based cosy cocktails perfect for colder weather, including a Highland Flat White, a Kiwi twist on an Irish Coffee topped with white chocolate and orange foam.
With a central fireplace inside, plus a covered roof, heat lamps and plenty of blankets on the outdoor deck, Rooftop at QT is set up for cosy evenings throughout the winter months.
Maintaining its Mediterranean inspired cuisine, Esther is embracing the much-anticipated truffle season. Boasting one of Auckland’s most robust truffle selections, a special menu available this month features Perigold black truffles from Tewnion Truffiere in Christchurch.
To showcase the menu designed by Connolly, Esther is hosting a truffle lunch next month.
For more information about QT Auckland’s dining promotions across Rooftop at QT and Esther, visit qthotels.com/auckland/promotions.
To see Rooftop at QT’s seasonal cocktail list and tapas menu, visit qthotels.com/auckland/eat-drink/rooftop-at-qt.
To see Esther’s seasonal menus and to reserve a table, visit estherrestaurant.com.
