A taste of theMediterraneanin the Heart of NelsonOpen daily from 9amfor breakfast, lunch, dinnerand everything in between!Pizza, pasta, salad, steak, seafood, tapas, kebabs,frittata, filo pie, muffins, coffee andlocal and Mediterranean beer, wine and soft drinks.136 Hardy Street, Nelson • Phone (03) 548 8755 • www.cafeolivenelson.co.nz
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