Loaves made with love: Artisan Bakehouse
There’s nothing quite like the smell and buttery taste of a loaf of delectable warm garlic bread. For Jason Scott, this taste has become a love affair and he and his team at Artisan Bakehouse Ltd are proud to be providing New Zealanders with the yummiest blend of garlic bread […]
Destination Ocean-side: Ocean Café
Located in the most idyllic place in Scarborough, Ocean Café and Bar is the perfect destination for family or friends to congregate and enjoy the essence of what sumner is all about. At 147 Esplanade, next to the clock tower, Ocean Café and Bar is open every day for a […]
Christmas on the menu: Belgian Beer Cafe Torenhof
With Christmas on the horizon and the booking of the all-important Christmas function at the top of your Christmas list, look no further than ‘The Hof’, or for the uninitiated, The Belgian Beer Café Torenhof. A set Christmas menu is on offer, with prices starting from $45pp, with options like […]
Frolic Gastronomic: The Pedal Pusher
There’s nothing like celebrating warmer, balmier days than to wave bye-bye to winter foods, as they head off to their well-deserved hibernation period, and welcome in the lighter, fresh ’n’ flavoursome fare of a spring/summer season. Over at The Pedal Pusher, Addington, they’re very excited to present to customers their […]
A spring salad: Recipes
Cold shrimp salads are the perfect accompaniment to spring meals. With prawns, fresh avocado, fresh dill, avocado, green onion and celery, it packs as much nutritional punch as it does deliciousness. Ingredients 700g raw prawns deveined, in shell 2 sprigs of dill 1 bay leaf 2 tsp salt Fresh cracked […]
Peanut butter & white choc squares: Recipes
The easiest and yummiest no-bake peanut butter slices with white chocolate Ingredients 2 cups (approx 170g) crushed Super Wine biscuits or similar 220g butter melted 1 cup peanut butter melted 2 cups icing sugar 1 1/2 cups white chocolate melts 4 tbs peanut butter extra Method Grease and line […]
Perfect Picnics: Halswell Bakery
Labour and Show weekends are fast approaching. They’re the time that Cantabrians throw open the door of their homes, shake off the gloom of winter and enjoy spending time in the outdoors. Of course, good food is very much a part of having fun with friends and family whether it’s […]
Darfield’s hidden gem: The Oaks of Darfield
Located at 2171 Clintons Road, Darfield, The Oaks of Darfield, surrounded by a large stand of mature oak trees and a large garden with sunny courtyard, is sure to amaze. It offers an intimate fine dining experience second to none, able to cater for evening dining, casual lunches, private formal […]
The place to be: LOUIS Champagne Bar
“We have a saying around here,” LOUIS Champagne Bar Owner Jason Whitelaw says. “A party without champagne is just a meeting.” With twenty-five premium champagnes, delectable oysters and a menu specially designed to keep the party atmosphere going, LOUIS is where the cream of the crop will be celebrating this […]
Still partying: JDV
For the best Cup Week party atmosphere dished up with great food, beverages and a friendly professional service head to JDV in Merivale. Cup Week kicks off `under starters orders’ on Monday November 12 with rosé tasting, Veuve Clicquot and food matching. A special Veuve Clicquot breakfast welcomes in NZ […]
