Food for a good cause
Whether diving into the local café mid-afternoon, or languishing around in the latest culinary hotspot mid-evening, food and its consumption has long been considered a fairly selfish affair, driven not so much by subsistence, but rather an immutable desire to tip the scales in favour of enjoyment. However, an increasing […]
Made With Love: Affogato café
If you’re looking for a fabulous start to your day and a really cool place to breakfast, brunch or lunch with friends, then stop by one of the best little cafés in town where the food is always fresh, seasonal and superb; sit back, relax, forget your cares and just watch the […]
Fabulous Food Delivery: GiveMeBread
Local food delivery company GiveMeBread not only delivers fresh, hot restaurant meals straight to your door but will soon be able to drop off your favourite liquor. Partnered with more than 80 top restaurants in Christchurch since the company launched a year ago, another 15-30 eateries will be available to […]
Meet the Chef: Q&A with Chef Hamish Watt
Christchurch is in the enviable position of having some extraordinary options when it comes to eating out. The Crowne Plaza is one such spot in the figurative and literal heart of the city. Metropol catches up with Crowne Plaza Executive Chef Hamish Watt to discuss his tips of the trade, the […]
Eating Beautiful
We’ve long treated our skin and hair externally, as we seek to become younger, more beautiful versions of ourselves. But there’s an increasing movement towards the recognition of the intricate connection between what we eat and our external appearance. Rather than all the lotions and potions at our disposal, consuming […]
Fun for the foodies
Christchurch is set to don its chef whites and apron in April, as it puts on a fun and fabulous foodie event in the city. So clear the pantry, empty the fridge, prepare to stock up and get ready for the 2019 Food Show Christchurch, on from 5 to 7 April at […]
The Perfect Pairing: The Monday Room
At The Monday Room, cuisine is about so much more than food – it’s an experience. Heavily influenced by her Finnish background, Head Chef Eeva Torvinen uses techniques that include curing, brining and pickling, while Finnish flavours such as berries, buttermilk, liquorice, rye and malt bring flavour to the ingredients. “I […]
Salted caramel nut brownies recipe
A decadent recipe that can be made ahead, even frozen – with or without the caramel sauce. So what are you waiting for? INGREDIENTS 1 cup caster sugar 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup chocolate dots 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 […]
Ugly Food
The ugly food movement – this decade’s term to describe fruit and vegetables of the knotted, gnarly and spotty kind –is taking over our soils. Although an unflattering title, ugly food is a new food group we can include in our shopping baskets. People are saving on pennies whilst simultaneously […]
Street-style eats back: Night Noodle Markets
The eagerly anticipated Night Noodle Markets will once again transform North Hagley Park into a bustling Asian street food festival this Waitangi Day as it hits the city for 12 delicious nights from 6 -17 February. Coinciding with the Chinese New Year, Cantabrians can embark of a vibrant flavour journey […]
