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For this Not Serious Wine Chats, I sat down with two generations and three Gilmour Girls — a family synonymous with service and who have helped pour more than their share of fine wine.
Emerald Gilmour, the Madre of this magnificent trio, shares stories from her #hospolife when she straddled her roles as Air New Zealand flight attendant one minute and Clichy and Club Mirage owner the next. Emerald, precious gem by name, should be declared a precious gem and OG of our restaurant scene as she opened Clichy in 1972 — a moment in dining history when not a lot was on offer, but when some of our stalwart chefs and waiters were cutting tracks upon which the rest of us would follow.
It’s fair to say Emerald has a thing for keeping things shipshape — a skill, and quality she’s instilled in her two daughters, Sophie and Mimi Gilmour.
Sophie, who has a consultancy agency called Delicious Business, and is involved with Fatima’s, was part of the team responsible for bringing the “hot chook and a salad” standard to Ponsonby Road, with the eatery business Bird On a Wire.
And, if you’ve ever parked up for a bunnace and a short bottle of Veuve Cliquot at Burger Burger, or tipped back a tequila over a taco at Mexico or more recently indulged in a plate of pasta at Mama’s then you’ve experienced Mimi’s work.
On this chat, there are debates, there are giggles, and there is quite a bit of wine. When I asked the Gilmours to rock up with their favourite vino, they turned with a bottle each, one of which included the fine wine made by their Uncle Pete. You’ve probably heard of it – Te Mata.
This family has long engaged in adding the brightest of threads to the tapestry of Auckland’s hospitality scene and I was grateful we could coordinate diaries for this delectable date where we dined out on wine stories and lives shared in the pursuit of service.
So, grab a sibling who likes a sip, sit down somewhere comfy and cozy and fill the flute with a fizz. This is the not serious Gilmour Girls chat.
not serious wine chats would like to thank our supporters:
Funded by Tradecraft
Supported with time and a place to record By the Bottle
Palate refreshing mineral water supplied by Antipodes Water Co.
Special thanks to my pal, Benj Brooking of Popular.nz for his help with the editing. An expert filmmaker, editing these chats is being done as one mate helping another. Thanks Benj. You're a legend.
join the chat > notseriouswinechats.nz
instagram | facebook
If you're struggling to put that glass down, perhaps our chats aren't the right ear candy for you. While the chats are not serious, living your best life is a very serious matter indeed and a life fuelled by addiction doesn't sound dreamy at all.
If you think you need a hand, visit the Ministry of Health site for platforms that might help you take the first step towards taking control back. Our warmest wishes for success on that journey.
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By the not serious wine drinkersFor this Not Serious Wine Chats, I sat down with two generations and three Gilmour Girls — a family synonymous with service and who have helped pour more than their share of fine wine.
Emerald Gilmour, the Madre of this magnificent trio, shares stories from her #hospolife when she straddled her roles as Air New Zealand flight attendant one minute and Clichy and Club Mirage owner the next. Emerald, precious gem by name, should be declared a precious gem and OG of our restaurant scene as she opened Clichy in 1972 — a moment in dining history when not a lot was on offer, but when some of our stalwart chefs and waiters were cutting tracks upon which the rest of us would follow.
It’s fair to say Emerald has a thing for keeping things shipshape — a skill, and quality she’s instilled in her two daughters, Sophie and Mimi Gilmour.
Sophie, who has a consultancy agency called Delicious Business, and is involved with Fatima’s, was part of the team responsible for bringing the “hot chook and a salad” standard to Ponsonby Road, with the eatery business Bird On a Wire.
And, if you’ve ever parked up for a bunnace and a short bottle of Veuve Cliquot at Burger Burger, or tipped back a tequila over a taco at Mexico or more recently indulged in a plate of pasta at Mama’s then you’ve experienced Mimi’s work.
On this chat, there are debates, there are giggles, and there is quite a bit of wine. When I asked the Gilmours to rock up with their favourite vino, they turned with a bottle each, one of which included the fine wine made by their Uncle Pete. You’ve probably heard of it – Te Mata.
This family has long engaged in adding the brightest of threads to the tapestry of Auckland’s hospitality scene and I was grateful we could coordinate diaries for this delectable date where we dined out on wine stories and lives shared in the pursuit of service.
So, grab a sibling who likes a sip, sit down somewhere comfy and cozy and fill the flute with a fizz. This is the not serious Gilmour Girls chat.
not serious wine chats would like to thank our supporters:
Funded by Tradecraft
Supported with time and a place to record By the Bottle
Palate refreshing mineral water supplied by Antipodes Water Co.
Special thanks to my pal, Benj Brooking of Popular.nz for his help with the editing. An expert filmmaker, editing these chats is being done as one mate helping another. Thanks Benj. You're a legend.
join the chat > notseriouswinechats.nz
instagram | facebook
If you're struggling to put that glass down, perhaps our chats aren't the right ear candy for you. While the chats are not serious, living your best life is a very serious matter indeed and a life fuelled by addiction doesn't sound dreamy at all.
If you think you need a hand, visit the Ministry of Health site for platforms that might help you take the first step towards taking control back. Our warmest wishes for success on that journey.