A sweet, sweet summer: Sweet Societe
A sensational spread for any summer soirée or tea party wouldn’t be complete without the decadent goodies from Sweet Société. Craving a sweet treat? You’ve come to the right place! Sweet Société is a boutique French-inspired bakery in The Colombo that’s a wonderland of heavenly flavours. A rainbow of delectable […]
Just in: West Coast Whitebait: Red Post Cafe
With the days getting longer and the nights shorter, now is as good a time as any to enjoy some spring dining and quality eats with your nearest and dearest at Culverden’s Red Post Café. Situated on Highfield Street, and facing onto SH7, Red Post Café can be found […]
A sumptuous spread: Purple Weka Cafe and Bar
It’s nearly the end of the decade – time to shout the team a well-earned Purple Weka spread. Purple Weka Café and Bar is open and humming at 6am, so people can park outside the door to grab their catering order for get togethers in the boardroom or tradies’ toolbox […]
Food app takes big bite: Delivery Express
One year ago, tech entrepreneur Himanshu Sharma wanted to order food for delivery from his regular favourite restaurant via a delivery service app, for a social gathering. However, he was stunned to see there was nearly a 30 percent price mark-up for the delivery compared to in-store menu prices, which left Sharma […]
Second-to-none nosh: Gorgeous Food
The lead-up to Christmas can be a stressful time, especially if you’re having to provide food – be it for large home gatherings, work dos, Christmas parties, or for any of those end-of-year happenings where people need to be fed. Gorgeous Food provides a pick-up catering service that’s second-to-none. […]
Food Forecast
This year has seen a myriad of healthy food trends climb the ranks, from an uptake of pre and pro-biotic consumption to an emphasis on sustainably conscious foods. While these won’t be disappearing, 2020 brings a new host of food trends to the table. According to Whole Foods, here’s what you should […]
The power of nourishment
When trained midwife Kat detected a sizeable lump in her pelvic region, she knew it was something to be concerned about and had it checked out immediately. Several tests and scans later, it was confirmed that she had metastatic melanoma, an aggressive type of skin cancer. This came as devastating […]
Christmas at the Crowne!
Crowne Plaza Christchurch is hosting their Christmas Lunch and Dinner Buffet at Market Place Restaurant! All the joy of Christmas feasting but without the preparation – what could be better? Promising a day of decadent relaxation, Market Place will be wrapped in decorations with plenty of Christmas cheer and […]
Sweet side of life: Sweet Societe
Life just couldn’t be sweeter at French-inspired destination bakery and café Sweet Société. Everything is baked fresh, and this gorgeous spot at The Colombo that pleases the eye as well as the taste buds is renowned for its gluten-free goods. Owner Janette says people come back for their favourites time […]
Diner-style burger bar: Boulder Burgers
Heading to the Hanmer Springs Fete this November? Stop for a bite to eat and something sweet at Boulder Burgers, Hanmer’s ‘50s-inspired, American-style burger bar in the heart of the recently established Boulder Precinct. Step back in time and enjoy the ambience of an American diner-style burger bar, complete with […]
