QT elevates food and beverage offering in Queenstown, New Zealand
The hotel opened restaurant Notch and Rooftop at QT, headed by Patrick Morris as Executive Chef, leading Food and Beverage across the boutique hotel. Both sixth-floor venues have been designed to cater to international jetsetters and locals who appreciate views of the Remarkables.
Notch offers an intimate dining experience in the 40-seat restaurant. Chef Morris utilises regional ingredients, with the menu tip of the hat to Queenstown’s farmers and growers, winemakers and bakers at the source.
Rooftop at QT is perched on the sixth floor with floor-to-ceiling windows offering uninterrupted alpine views.
Morris says his approach to food is best described as ‘as local as possible’.
“I get a huge amount of satisfaction from keeping the ingredients on the plate as close to the hotel as we can. I love the creativity that comes from working with seasonal ingredients, and the relationships with suppliers that develop from both of us wanting to ensure everything on the plate tells a story. QT Queenstown has always championed local, and I’m excited to carry on that approach with my own spin,” he says.
QT Queenstown General Manager, Jeremy Black, says the new outlets reflect the location they draw inspiration from, but maintain a quintessential QT feel.
“As a brand, we’re known for having food and beverage offerings that stand on their own two feet. Pat’s experience, eye for detail and creativity make him a fantastic fit for what we’re doing here at QT Queenstown.
“Notch is an entirely new concept that champions quality produce, exceptional service and a wine list that showcases the best of the New Zealand wine industry, and we’re stoked to be bringing the iconic offering of Rooftop at QT to the south. We’re excited to present something different to the local market that can be enjoyed just as much by the after-work crew as it is an international traveller.”
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