For a relaxing afternoon, refreshing drinks and inexpensive foods, definitely discover The General Store Restaurant and Bar in welcoming Whitford. You can spend an afternoon on it’s house like porch, drinking in the sunshine and letting a summer breeze wash over you, before you head down to Maraetai Beach. Or lose yourself in the charming antiques and old photographs displayed inside, and get an idea of what the Whitford Village used to be like. The food is phenomenal, I shared the Anti-pesto platter with my sister, it was a buffet of Italian meats and dips, that when combined create magic. Enjoy the day with a fresh glass of wine, and let the afternoon pass as you catch up with family and drown in this restaurant’s rich culture, live music and inviting smiles.