Al Brown
Al Brown is a renowned New Zealand chef and restaurateur celebrated for his commitment to sustainable seafood and local culinary traditions. He is the owner of Depot, a popular restaurant in Auckland that emphasizes fresh, local produce and seafood. Recently, Brown made headlines for his decision to stop serving Bluff oysters at his restaurant, advocating for their sustainability and supporting Ngāi Tahu's stance on protecting this iconic shellfish as a national treasure.
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Al Brown is the chef at Depot, known for his love of New Zealand seafood.
The Viva Top 50 Auckland Restaurants 2025
New Zealand· 2025-11-18
Do you know your Alma from your Al Brown?
Viva Quiz: How Well Do You Know Auckland’s Restaurant Scene?New Zealand· 2025-11-17
Al Brown is a local hospitality hero participating in the culinary event at SkyCity.
From Tokyo to Mumbai and the Pacific, Take Your Tastebuds On Tour At SkyCity’s SERVEDNew Zealand· 2025-09-24
Al Brown believes in keeping dining simple and enjoyable, emphasizing informality over fine dining.
Al Brown on keeping it simple – Ask Me Anything with Paula BennettNew Zealand· 2025-09-23
Al Brown is a chef, restaurateur, and television personality known for his fishing tips and new book 'Hooked: Learning to Fish'.
Chef Al Brown shares fishing tips, life lessons in new ‘Hooked’ guide bookNew Zealand· 2025-09-16
Chef Al Brown is regularly spotted in Whananaki.
The Great New Zealand Road Trip: Former media executives Dallas and Donna Gurney left Auckland for coastal Whananaki – why they say life is beautifulNew Zealand· 2025-08-29
Al Brown was a Panamanian boxer who inspired Blai Bonet to write a poem dedicated to him.
La casa del poeta Blai Bonet: Sense moure’s de l’arbre de la seva ombra | Literatura
Spain· 2025-08-11
Al Brown is an iconic chef mentioned as a prominent figure in New Zealand's restaurant scene.
What It Means For NZ for Amisfield To Be On The World’s Best Restaurants ListNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
Al Brown is a chef whose bach George Clarke visited, where he enjoyed a lavish meal.
George Clarke on his special Kiwi connections, and what makes our remote island builds so uniqueNew Zealand· 2025-07-22
Al Brown is the chef behind the iconic Depot, which is highlighted in the SkyCity dining experience.
Relax, Dine And Dream At The Ultimate Winter EscapeNew Zealand· 2025-07-20
Al Brown toured with Hal Reggaeman Anthony and the Inner Force band.
50 years of melody | Entertainment
Jamaica· 2025-06-23
Al Brown is a well-known chef who has become a household name with several television shows and has been an ambassador for Garden to Table.
Society Insider: Chef Al Brown dating businesswoman Wendy Francis-Ching; The Carlin hotel’s transformation; former St Kent’s student’s Ivy League dreamsNew Zealand· 2025-06-11
Al Brown champions affordable filter coffee and serves a $3.50 bottomless cup at his Best Ugly Bagels cafes.
Auckland chef Al Brown champions affordable filter coffeeNew Zealand· 2025-05-27
Chef Al Brown’s recent take on hot cross buns is highly approved by bakers.
10 NZ Bakers On The Best Way To Eat Hot Cross Buns This EasterNew Zealand· 2025-04-15
We can credit Al Brown with introducing the now ubiquitous share plates.
Opinion: When Share Plates At Restaurants Aren’t Done Well, There’s A Lot To LoatheNew Zealand· 2025-04-10
Al Brown is a restaurateur who was enlisted to assess applications for KOL/LAB.
Kol closure: The history of the many Auckland restaurants of 23 Ponsonby RdNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
Al Brown is a restaurateur and media personality who will be part of the panel assessing applications.
Sid Sahrawat to close Ponsonby restaurant KOL, challenging trading conditions blamedNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
Al Brown declared his acclaimed Depot Eatery would be taking toi/Bluff oysters off their menu for the year.
Oyster thief strikes Auckland’s Jervois Steakhouse in daylight heistNew Zealand· 2025-03-24
Al Brown supports Ngāi Tahu’s stance on Bluff oysters, calling them a national treasure.
Why Al Brown’s Depot is not serving Bluff oysters – but Josh Emett and Judith Tabron areNew Zealand· 2025-03-20
