Decadent desserts in Church Corner
There is no doubt the many new eateries opening up in the Christchurch city centre are attracting a considerable number of people into the central city. These newcomers have meant that established businesses outside the CBD have been struggling, even with the most loyal of customers. Patisserie YAHAGI in Upper Riccarton, which […]
Put your back into it!
Approaching life with a back that lets you do what you want, when you want to, is something none of us can take for granted. In fact, up to 80 percent of us will suffer from back pain at some points and it affects not just mobility, but also mood. […]
A part of you
The team at Via Sollertia understands that the ring becomes a part of you, an extension of your essence and simply being stunningly beautiful just isn’t enough anymore. The jewellery you wear needs to embody your values of locally sourced and ethical production. Via Sollertia hand makes rings on site, […]
Make you ‘pop’
Edith Head once said “You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it”. And yet despite the importance of dressing well, sometimes you just need a little bit of help to look and feel amazing. After 30 years working across hair, fashion and beauty, Vicki Ogden-O’Fee […]
Thai to tempt
Intimate Thai dining, a picturesque setting and being welcomed like part of the family; it could only be Lemongrass. At 56 Fletchers Road Loburn, Manager and Chef Sriamorn Reavill has spent 11 years building the most idyllic Thai dining experience possible. “My dream to have a place where I can create Thai […]
Sister store success
As the founder of sister stores Ruby Six and Room Six, Jenni Dobbie has become known as a curator of beautiful design and décor. Dividing her time between the two gift stores, located in Amberley and Waikuku, Jenni passionately selects unique and beautiful items with a focus on good design and […]
No.4 = No.1
Philip Pullman once said, “After nourishment, shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world.” In a stroke of luck for Christchurch, you’ll find exactly these things at the adored No.4 Bar and Restaurant in Merivale. Offering exceptional food and drink, a charismatic setting in an original […]
Artichoke, Potato & Rocket Pizza
When it comes to flavour, check out the Antipasto range from Barker’s of Geraldine. It’s the ultimate addition to your favourite pizza; either spread on the base or dolloped over the cooked pizza for an extra flavour boost. For something different, try this blanc pizza recipe created with their Artichoke Antipasto. It […]
Stellar Vintage
The anticipation is building at Cross Hares Wines; the 2020 grape harvest is about to begin. “This looks like being a stellar vintage,” owner Natalie Edwards says. “The quality and quantity of the fruit on the vines is superb. The weather over the ripening period has been settled and we haven’t had […]
Unsurpassed medley of rotisserie delights
If you seek evidence that Christchurch has come of age as a cosmopolitan melting pot with its own unique buzz, look no further than Cluck Cluck Slurp. Naturally at home in the Riverside Farmers’ Market, Cluck Cluck Slurp is the brainchild of Joe Ye (of Chinese descent), Madlen Shaw (German born) […]
