Blooming Delicious

Blooming Delicious

When it comes to summer entertaining, you want to impress your guests with eats that look as good as they taste. Why not up your culinary game with edible flowers?     While flowers have been used by cultures throughout the world for thousands of years, it seems these beautiful blooms have […]

Ali’s Lemons

Lemon Heaven: Ali’s Lemons

Christchurch based Ali’s Lemons has won a loyal and growing following for her range of lemon produce that is fresh, traditional and distinctive.     Producer Ali McGregor believes lemons are our hero fruit and her considerable variety of lemon fare more than proves the point. Ali produces Limoncello and Lemon Fresh; […]

Sovereign Salmon

Salmon Supreme: Sovereign Salmon

We are all aware of the importance of fish in our diet, but salmon, super-endowed with Omega-3 benefits, reigns supreme in joint, muscle and cardiovascular support, and also cognitive function and mood enhancement.     Fortunately for Cantabrians, nearly 25 years ago Henry Studholme, director of Sovereign Salmon, purchased land in Hororata […]

Route 72 Café Bar Emporium

Treat yourself: Route 72 Café Bar Emporium

Raise your brunching and lunching game with a delightful visit to Route 72 Café Bar Emporium. Not just dining, this is destination dining, with a captivating shopping experience in the mix.       Located 40 minutes from Christchurch in picturesque Cust Village, an easy drive along Tram Road brings you to […]

Purple Weka Café

A Kiwi-as Café: Purple Weka Café

Purple Weka Café and Bar is one of Christchurch’s best relaxed weekend dining spots, where good fun and great service goes hand in hand with great Kiwi-style breakfasts and lunches.     Located at 48 Fitzgerald Ave, the café has plenty of comfortable indoor and outdoor seating and onsite parking. It offers […]

Continental Catering

Ingredients for Success: Continental Catering

The best ingredient for a successful party or event is a trusted catering partner – remove the stress and hassle of your next function by using Continental Catering.     With years of experience and expertise in the South Island, Continental Catering has helped deliver some of the most remembered occasions on […]

The Rowdy Kitchen

Options galore: The Rowdy Kitchen

Since its opening in May, The Rowdy Kitchen has established itself as a quality dining destination in the northern suburb of Prestons, Christchurch.     Owners Blair and Gabe McIntyre have brought a wealth of hospitality experience and created a relaxed environment providing a multitude of different dining spaces for customers. Whether […]

Flavours & fun

Liesl Johnstone gets us up to the play on what’s hot in culinary circles for the upcoming year.     It’s usually something bigger than hunger that drives us to eat out. Yes, there are different world cuisines that we individually gravitate toward, but eating out is all about the vibe. The […]

Lemongrass

A Taste of Thailand: Lemongrass

Here is what you must do if you are after the most intimate Thai dining experience in a beautiful and idyllic setting. You head out to 56 Fletchers Road, Loburn, and call in on Lemongrass Authentic Thai Cuisine     Lemongrass is the result of an 11 year-dream for manager and chef […]

Richards Real Kitchen

Dinner made easy: Richards Real Kitchen

Ever had those nights when you get home from work and the last thing you want do is prepare dinner? What if you were able to simply heat and eat beautifully prepared meals any of those nights? Well you can, thanks to Richard Till and the team at Richards Real Kitchen.   […]