For the love of beer
Feeling inspired by breweriana collector Stu Reed on page 70? Test some of the region’s best craft breweries… Brew Moon Brewing Company A craft beer taproom and online shop in Amberley, Brew Moon is focused on one goal: bringing good beer, good food and good people together. Drop in at 12 Markham Street, […]
Eye on the ball
A Christchurch man has won a brand-new JAC ute after checking his balls for testicular cancer in the Lump Lottery. The Lump Lottery has driven thousands of Kiwi men to check their balls, with 13,478 balls checked during Testicular Cancer Awareness Month. The most commonly diagnosed cancer in teenage boys and young men […]
Geraldine gastropub: House of Hop
Old-fashioned hospitality, a petting zoo, craft beer, and real food made from scratch make this rural restaurant and brewery near Geraldine the perfect country escape. Located 10 kilometres from Geraldine, the House of Hop gastropub and brewery is so much more than a beautiful spot to get a great bite to eat. Set […]
Crunch time: Canterbury Pet Food
From pioneers of the raw diet for pets in Canterbury, a new dried treat range is making meal time crunchier. Training treats, food toppers, healthy snacking and daily rewards, your pet’s raw diet can extend beyond the bowl thanks to a new ‘Ultimate Crunch’ range introduced by locals Kim and Stu Free from […]
Beer-battered fries
Serves: 4 Ingredients • 4 large potatoes, Agria or russet • Neutral oil for frying (beef tallow, lard, ghee, refined olive oil) • 1 cup all-purpose flour • 2 Tbsp cornstarch • 1 tsp baking powder • 1 tsp garlic powder • 1 tsp paprika (smoked or sweet) • 1/2 tsp onion powder […]
Timeless wool classics: The Wool Company
You can’t beat the classics, and you’ll never regret buying quality. New Zealand-made slow fashion that offers quality and longevity is an investment that will never go out of style. “People are more focused on classic pieces in styling that will stand the test of time,” says Margot Riach, owner of The Wool […]
Clothing candy: Fashion Works Hanmer
Spring is just weeks away – a celebrated time for renewal, and preparing for the occasions of the season. From restaurant dates to the races, the calendar once again fills with fun. Dressing for each event means finding the right outfit for you and the occasion, whether you’re a wedding guest or heading […]
Life as Christchurch’s leading event stylist
From the foothills of Aoraki Mount Cook to the top of China’s Great Wall, Christchurch event stylist Kim Chan is a veteran of many venues. With Metropol editor Nina Tucker, Kim talks about styling, sustainability and who she can’t live without. “I’m not a minimalist.” Kim Chan darts between tables in Te Pae’s […]
Cabbages and kings
Want to cook cabbage like a chef from a Michelin restaurant? Try this recipe from Simon Levy of Michelin-star Christchurch restaurant Inati. Author Lewis Carroll wrote the now-famous “cabbages and kings” line into his poem, ‘The Walrus and the Carpenter’. In China, the cabbage is a symbol of prosperity, and two cities boast […]
Suits you
Curated by Nina Tucker ‘Androgynous chic’ has long been my answer to how I describe my style. A balance of masculine and feminine shapes where ease meets elegance – perhaps because I grew up reading every book I could find about Coco Chanel and her design principles (she famously revolutionised 20th century fashion […]
