The perfect pasta: Pasta Vera
Using the freshest, locally sourced ingredients, the exceptional range of products at locally owned family business Pasta Vera are created with love. Pasta Vera is the preferred gourmet pasta supplier to restaurants and hotels around New Zealand and works with chefs to create their own specialised pasta. Based in Wigram, […]
New Kids on the Culinary Block
A clutch of exceptional new eateries have stamped their mark on the city in the last year and we’ve rounded up some of the best, just for you. 1. EARL A fine but casual dining atmosphere with a laid-back, buzzing vibe awaits at EARL, the city’s coolest little food-centric wine […]
The Shrinking Violet
Elora Harre may to many be The Shrinking Violet by name after a well-documented 55kg weight loss journey, but with almost 50,000 Facebook followers, she’s certainly no shrinking violet by nature. The Christchurch-born beauty was just 19 years old when health concerns related to her weight started her on a […]
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 […]
