Host like a pro
Entertaining at home is an art – and we’re right in the thick of mid-winter’s party season. Follow this guide and your guests will think you were born with serveware in hand. Make it earlier, make it easier Avoid unnecessary stress, the fear that a meal won’t turn out how you hoped by […]
Timeless tradition: The Mercedes-Benz E300
Something elegant exudes from a traditional luxury sedan. Sure, the SUV is perhaps more practical, yet drifting along in a classically-proportioned four-door, quietly and reverently, has timeless appeal, writes Ben Selby. Mercedes-Benz are still flying the flag for traditional luxury, adding the new look W214 E-Class, in particular, the new E300, to their […]
Lunchtime facelift: Mojo Beauty
Minimise the signs of ageing in the same time it takes you to eat your sandwiches at midday. It happens to everyone at some point. That morning when you wake up and the mirror reflects evolving wrinkles and saggy skin back at you… the good news is that an anti-ageing miracle is on […]
Peached pears with salted caramel drizzle
A divine dessert in winter weather, poached pears are as elegant as they are effortless. Sweet salted caramel balances out the fruit’s healthy edge to become your favourite thing to serve at mid-winter Christmas parties and beyond. Ingredients 6 large pears 1L water 2-3 Tbsp honey or golden syrup, depending on preferred sweetness […]
Rad lads
Street style or dinner date – these local picks marry luxury and versatility for winter warmth with an edge.
Lounge around
Is there a time and place to be unapologetically lazy? Don’t judge a couch by its cover. A striking pattern, bold colour or chic neutral exterior might be your ultimate in aesthetics – but put your future self first and consider how it will perform at home. When you do grant yourself time […]
The next generation: The Piano
It’s now more important than ever to uplift Canterbury’s creative rangatahi. Music and the arts enrich the lives of many, and contribute to a vibrant and resilient city,” says Marcus Norman, Director of The Piano. “That’s why it’s so important our young people from all walks of life have access to great music […]
Daytime delicacies: Easteat
Is lunch the new dinner? This time of year can see us leaving for work before the sun rises and returning home after it has set. It stands to reason that the middle of the day needs to be the highlight. Lunch should be a delicious interlude that jolts us out of our […]
All that Jazz: The Isaac Theatre
Christchurch, you’re in for a razzle-dazzle treat. Get ready to paint the town rouge. The sexiest, sassiest, most scandalous musical of all time, Chicago, is strutting its way onto the Isaac Theatre Royal stage this August. Set in the smoky underworld of 1920s Chicago, this Broadway and West End juggernaut has it all: […]
Bowls of comfort: Tanoshi
Finding an inner-city sanctuary that offers a cosy, homey feeling is a great way to press pause on the hustle and find your zen again. Located in Christchurch’s city centre, Tanoshi is a Japanese restaurant offering an authentic Osaka-style dining experience. The range of traditional meals includes donburi and ramen to bento boxes […]
