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 […]
Would you like fries with that? Makikihi Fries
How do you like your fries? Straight cut, steak cut, crinkle cut or jacket cut? The good news is, with Makikihi Fries, you don’t have to settle for just one favourite. Made from golden-flesh potatoes grown here in South Canterbury, Makikihi Fries have become a staple in Kiwi households, whether served alongside a […]
Red wine poached pears in puff pastry
Tracing back to medieval Europe and ancient Rome, when cooks used spiced wine poaching to soften unripened autumn cooking pears, this elegant dessert is a winner if you’re out to impress. Serves 4 Ingredients • 4 small firm pears, peeled • 750ml red wine • 1/2 cup caster sugar • 1 cinnamon stick […]
11 dog-friendly Christchurch eateries 11 dog-friendly Christchurch eateries
Where can you take your dog inside in mid-winter? Here’s our pick of the best local dog-friendly Canterbury cafés and pubs that go out of their way to welcome your best four-legged friend. Mid-winter can be tough for people with dogs. In summer, there is no shortage of cafés and bars that let […]
Double dining destination: The Mayor of Ale and Burj
Irish spice bags and arguably the best lamb shoulder in Christchurch stand out on the menus of this social dining duo on Riccarton Road. When lovers of local hospitality Sinead, Chris, Mark and Philippa came together to amplify The Mayor of Ale and Burj, they took a ‘double or nothing’ approach with side-by-side […]
Bringing the BBQ to you: Smoke Inc
Smoking hot functions and off-site catering are no problem when you have a mobile smoker on site to feed the troops. Whether it’s a birthday, wedding, corporate event or family celebration, Smoke is making it easier than ever to enjoy authentic low-and-slow barbecue wherever the party is. What started as a small barbecue […]
Christchurch’s Michelin Guide
From Inati and Tussock Hill’s Michelin star distinction, to the 14 other restaurants recognised for their impeccable value for money, Christchurch’s hospitality scene has taken another step onto the global culinary stage. So who made the cut and why? Here’s what the Michelin inspectors had to say. Awarded one Michelin star Inati, 48 […]
Thai icon: Thai Orchid
Since 1989, Thai Orchid is where authentic Thai flavours, live music and lasting memories come together. For over 37 years, Thai Orchid has been part of Christchurch’s story, creating special memories for generations of diners. “My father helped build the kitchen,” recalls owner Jules Stokes. “As a teenager, this was where I first […]
Fire & Feast street festival
A two-day celebration of the very best Canterbury kai is your chance to eat Michelin star food without the fine dining price tag. P reviously Fire on High, an annual one-day food fest on High Street, the reimagined Fire and Feast celebrates the very best of local food and produce. Back bigger than […]
Paella, please! – Curator’s House
Where flavour transports you to the streets of Spain, authentic paella and tapas are among some of the can’t-miss dishes from this Botanic Gardens-facing restaurant. A menu built upon Spanish gastronomy from its founder the late Javier Garcia, and fusing innovation from head chef Victoria ‘Vikki’ Liptrot, Curator’s House is where tradition and […]
