A burger bonanza: Boulder Burgers
At 8 Crisholm Crescent in the new Boulder Point Precinct at the wonderful Hanmer Springs is a 1950s American style diner, designing burgers with both American and Kiwi interpretations. Why not try the ‘New Zealamb’; battered roast lamb, tomato jam and onion rings in a customised burger bun (fresh from […]
The reinvention of veganism: Green Dinner Table
With veganism on the rise globally, Green Dinner Table is dedicated to making sure a plant-based diet is easily accessible to Cantabrians; healthy, quick to prepare and, above all, delicious. Christchurch friends Tom Riley and Cole Stacey set up the business in 2016 and are excited to soon launch the […]
Monday Room Magic
It’s been a very merry month of May at The Monday Room, for they are in a triumphant frame of mind and are intent on celebration right through to June! With buildings coming down and new buildings rising around them post quakes, this valiant dining establishment has staunchly remained open […]
Vegetables take centre stage
Meat and three vege has long been a staple of Kiwi dinners, but it seems the culinary tables are turning. Vegetables are increasingly taking centre stage and not just for the vegetarians amongst us. We seem to be more open to a variety of vegetables that were once considered undesirable […]
Gorgeous food on the go: Gorgeous Food
At Gorgeous Food, the cabinets are full of delicious, quality homestyle pies, sandwiches and sweet treats that have all been lovingly prepared on-site. The specialist bakery, located at 68 Springs Road, has been open since 2005, catering to hungry locals and those after a quick, delectable bite to eat on […]
Food for all: Mrs Hucks
Historically, Isabella Hucks was the owner of the Mrs Hucks Royal Theatre Café and local philanthropist, giving aid to WWI veterans. When Isabella Hucks passed, it was said that she thought of her café’s patrons more as friends than customers. Although today’s Mrs Hucks lacks familial ties to the historical […]
Fast Food Icelandic Style: Kiwi Viking
The inspiration behind setting up the Kiwi Viking restaurant has been a long time coming for owner Sam Ragnarsson. Originally an IT consultant from Iceland, Sam worked all over the world before deciding to settle in New Zealand, and realise his lifelong dream of owning his own restaurant. A passion […]
Yello Springfield!: Yello Shack Cafe
It’s not the destination, it’s the journey. Whether you’re on your way to go skiing at Porter’s Pass or to see the ‘Springfield Donut’, stop by the Yello Shack. Located on West Coast Road, you can’t miss this bright, cheery, yellow café which is fortunate because you really don’t want […]
Marvellous Meatballs: Balls & All
It seems like an impossibly glamorous occupation, to travel the world playing polo, so why did Alex Rowland-Jones and George Cooper-Dixon give it all up to sell meatballs? After years on the road, tired of living out of suitcases, the call of home was too strong to resist and they decided to […]
Swapping vegan for pegan
Move over keto – there’s a new food fad dubbed the ‘pegan’ diet and it’s working its way to the top, promising to promote optimal health through the ultimate combination of benefits from two popular eating regimes – paleo and vegan. While the two styles may seem like they’re at […]
