“We will put our own mark on it, although we do like it the way it is.”Īrmadillo's executive chef Ziggy Shaw, left, and George Crosby have been busy preparing the former Copper Bar to reopen as Armadillo's in The City Latu also has experience in hospitality, having worked at Timaru’s The Sail & Anchor Bar & Café as well as at Street Food Kitchen – where she met Stonehouse.Īsked about any plans for the restaurant and bar, Stonehouse said he expected they would introduce tastings and cocktails, but there would be no radical menu changes. “It is something I wanted to do, and it’s something we could do together,” he said. However, the opportunity to take over a business in Timaru proved highly tempting. He then moved to Christchurch, where he managed Barberra restaurant on Cambridge Terrace, which he described as more fine dining. I love people and giving people an experience.” “I got a job at Street Food Kitchen, in Timaru, and just pushed from there.
The new owners of Saikou, Jacob Stonehouse and Ola Latu, will take over on November 1.Īfter leaving Mountainview High School, music had been Stonehouse’s first calling, studying in Wellington for a year until he decided to pursue hospitality as a career. Latu said they were happy to work “the big hours” while they were young. “We’ve got good backing in Timaru and people are excited that we’re back in Timaru.” “We’re not too worried,” Stonehouse said. Stonehouse and Latu, both aged 23, said they were looking forward to their new challenge and were not letting Covid-19 dampen their business aspirations. On Thursday, Hospitality New Zealand South Canterbury branch president Kristy Phillips raised concerns about the impact of level 2 restrictions on business and said some were putting on a brave face and “just trying to get through” with revenue down about 28 per cent. Hamel said he would still operate his Hydro pop-up bar, which is located across the road on the site of the former Hydro Hotel, this summer. “I think they will take Saikou to another level,” he said Having now sold the business, Hamel said he intended continuing on a part-time basis until the official takeover date – but said he was confident the new owners would do well. * Hydro demolition good in the long run, other businesses in the area say * Richard Pearse Tavern wins hospitality award * Pop-up bar to open on site of Timaru's former Hydro Grand Hotel
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