Allie introduced us to this unique dining establishment recently. This first picture was taken as we walked up to it. What is missing from this picture is the smell of hamburgers frying on the grill that lies at the right end of her 8 by 20 foot kitchen. The evening breeze carried it to us. First impressions are important I've heard and my first impression of Jemima's made me want to quicken my pace and hope that those people currently standing at the counter would move aside by the time I got there.
Not an extensive menu. Basically, they cook hamburgers. The burgers are big, juicy, and messy. When you eat a Jemima burger you involve your nose and chin with every bite.
Look at he work that somebody put in to dressing up the front of this shipping container. Yes, that's what this is. A 20 foot-long steel shipping container.
We've placed our orders and the boys are now playing with a game provided by the management of Jemima's. They are in the open-air dining room. 
Dinner arrives as dusk falls. The lights inside become brighter as the day winds down.
You can see one of the hinged sections that make up the front of Jemima's.
Avancini balls? I had no clue...
Allie bought some to share. They are deep-fried risotto. They're okay, but didn't hold my interest for long, not when I had half my hamburger still waiting.
The boys demolished their burgers. I noticed a steady stream of other customers, many of which had clearly called in or ordered on-line.
In this shot you get a feeling for the small size of this place.
After our dinner, we crossed West Coast Road to Pars Park, where the boys played for a while
As we returned to our car, we saw that Jemima's had closed in on itself and was cleaning up. I guess it's true that 'good things come in little packages.'
I'm very glad we tried Jemima's Kitchen. -djf
Mmmm another new food adventure! The burgers sound delicious and the establishment itself is such an attraction! A facebook friend on South Island used shipping containers to build a bach and documented every step of construction - recently adding very nice plumbing fixtures! Wouldn't be surprised to see more converted shipping container establishments and homes popping up not only in NZ but all over the world! They're probably already in the US and I'll have to research that. :)
ReplyDeleteBack to the menu at the venue, I wonder what "Karma ala range available..." is. Did I read that right? I think it's a tongue-in-cheek reference to the al-fresco dining area.
Just so you know, Jemima's is now added to my list of places to go next time I'm in your hemisphere!
I think a trip to Jemima's would be a very good idea. I'm sure you'd enjoy your meal.
DeleteThis blog captures the beauty of a NZ night in your lives. The family themed diner calling the neighborhood to enjoy their delectable burgers. The neighborhood is a family and this blog captures this miracle perfectly. In a time here where it is so hard to find that family feel with people so divided, this blog gives me hope. I think that is why we feel such kinship with our RV park family in MN. That feeling is the same in the US as it is in New Zealand. It is precious and we should be so thankful when we experience it. Love the blog in such a simple and quiet way. McKenzie
ReplyDeleteThank you for your heart-felt reply. I've talked to several Kiwis about America and how the perception of us that they get here is twisted by the media, which has it's own adgenda. I do think many Kiwiw and many Americans share a common bond.
Delete