New kids on the block: Fermentist
They’re the cool new kids on the culinary block, a micro-brewery, taproom and eatery with beer at its roots and sustainability in its heart. The Fermentist offers so much more than delectable food and beverages; it’s also a popular function venue. After all, the micro-brewery’s guiding philosophy is to bring people […]
New Hospitality Heart: Elmwood Trading Company
It’s an extra happy Easter for the denizens of Merivale, Elmwood, Strowan and Bryndwr as the longstanding vacancy for a local and welcoming top-quality tavern has finally been filled. The Elmwood Trading Company is now under the experienced anddedicated ownership of Marty and Naomi Fuller who live in the neighbourhood […]
Street food mecca: Asian Garden Kitchen
Family dining with a distinctive and casual feel is not to be missed at Commi on the corner of Colombo and Somerfield Streets. This little gem is a street food mecca where you can sample dishes from China, Vietnam, Thailand, India and Malaysia, so you’ll find something to please everyone […]
Weddings on a Budget: Halswell Bakery
If you’re trying to plan your big day without spending a fortune, there are a few things that Halswell Bakery can help you with. From simple, rustic style cakes, to beautiful, fresh sandwich platters, the bakery offers a bespoke service so you can consult with the team to ensure you get what you […]
Slice of Vietnam: Q&A with You Hanoi Me’s Jason Whitelaw
You Hanoi Me is the city’s most recent and most exciting eatery, bought to you by the remarkable hospitality team Bar Bar Black Sheep who have also tingled our tastebuds with other culinary ventures like LOUIS Champagne Bar and Red Light District. With Director Jason Whitelaw at the helm, Bar Bar […]
Making sweet memories: Patisserie Yahagi
Patisserie Yahagi, located in an old shopping arcade at Church Corner mall, Upper Riccarton, celebrated its tenth birthday on 4 March. The shop has been providing more than 15 kinds of exquisite desserts since it opened. Although the offerings in the cabinet have changed frequently to match the seasons, some […]
Baking for the one in five: Totally Gluten Free
Wendy Smith, a traditional baker, says the only thing going for Coeliac Disease and associated gut disorders is that it unites people from across the cultural and class divide. “I remember when Totally Gluten Free was located at our original Worcester Street premises, seeing this elderly Merivale lady chatting away […]
The Perfect Place: Crisp Café
Crisp Café ticks all the boxes when it comes to food, service, vibe and that all important parking question. With an enormous shopping carpark to pull into, no steps to have to negotiate prams or wheelchairs and seating for 70, this is the perfect venue to catch up with friends, […]
Escape from reality: The Monday Room
The most fabulous thing about dining at The Monday Room is that diners can revel in expecting the unexpected. With its raison d’être firmly focused on a shared degustation of food and wine, and featuring Trust the Chef and Trust the Somm options, patrons are assured of a gastronomic feast guaranteed to […]
Two Raw Sisters Recipe
Dukkha roasted cauliflower, paprika carrots & chickpea bowl + herb yoghurt This would have to be our favourite salad in our cookbook coming out July in all Paper Plus and Scorpio book stores. This salad has all the textures; tender softness from the roasted cauliflower, carrots and chickpeas, creamy smooth […]
