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6.33pm Boaboa, Photo by Micimage
The Chef
Swapping formal chefs' whites for a white tee Leungo Lippe is the man behind the boutique take out Boaboa. Leungo worked under Marco Pierre White in London and spent time at Criterion and L’escargot before making Wanaka his home.
Boaboa is all about good food, chilled beats, cool staff and mean views
Name and Occupation
Leungo Lippe, Business owner / chef
Tell us what you do in 50 words or less
Bring happiness through culinary delights
How long have you been working as a chef in Wanaka
12 years
Best part of living in Wanaka
Activities, sport, nature, schooling – raising kids, freedom and country living
What is your favourite season in Wanaka and why
Late summer - flat lake and hot days
What is your signature dish
Anything off the griddle
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