Flavourful Fare: Corianders
Tired of the stress of the all-important Christmas function? Make the easy choice this year by choosing the special Christmas menu at Corianders Ethnic Indian restaurants. Book now at the new Bollywood banquet room at St Asaph Street and have the option of your very own Indian chef preparing the […]
An iconic anniversary: Dux De Lux
Christchurch has some iconic places that resonate amongst us. Dux De Lux is possibly the definition of this and has been a core part of Christchurch life since 1978, starting on the ground floor in the Arts Centre, before expanding into a bar in 1987 Live music, coffee and fresh fruit juice, yes […]
Prep your platter game: Hellers
With summer fast approaching, it’s time to prep your platter game. What better way to tease and wow your audience by whipping up a stunning and tasty platter for Cup and Show Week! Never stray too far from Hellers’ treats that never disappoint a hungry crowd. Even Brydon Heller is […]
Nourishing young tummies: Eat My Lunch
They say there’s no such thing as a free lunch and yet free nutritious lunches for local children in need are the basis of a social enterprise that is helping to nourish young tummies and minds. The concept is simple – get online, buy a lunch, which is delivered to […]
Urban farm to feed Christchurch: Cultivate Christchurch
Bailey Peryman is on a mission to feed residents and visitors to Christchurch with quality organic produce grown in the heart of the city, all while helping disadvantaged youths. Bailey, along with youth worker Fiona Stewart, set up social enterprise Cultivate Christchurch in 2015, using a vacant site on the […]
Classic Kiwi-style spot: Purple Weka Café and Bar
Located at 48 Fitzgerald Ave, 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. With plenty of comfortable indoor and outdoor seating and onsite parking, the café offers a […]
A culinary competition: FoodStarter
New Zealand’s most innovative and promising food or beverage product may be quietly lurking in a local farmers’ market now and, thanks to a new competition, this time next year it could be on New World supermarket shelves South Island wide. The competition is the brainchild of Ministry of Awesome […]
Iconic social space: No. 4
With Cup Week and Christmas on the social calendar horizon, what better place to celebrate than at one of Christchurch’s most iconic restaurants and bars? No. 4 will have celebrations all Cup Week and it is taking bookings for its ‘bus and breakfast’ package now. With Piper Heidsieck Champagne lunches […]
Full Swing into Spring: North Canterbury’s spring social calendar
Every year North Canterbury’s spring social calendar gets more exciting. Spring is in full swing, and so is every weekend in Waimakariri. Visit www.visitwaimakariri.co.nz/events/ for the low down on what’s happening, where to be and when. For the sports fans: New Zealand Secondary Schools Cycling Championships Team Time Trial is […]
Quintessential Kiwi Foodie: Q&A with Al Brown
He’s one of our favourite foodies, the quintessential Kiwi bloke who just happens to be able to whip up some pretty sumptuous tucker in between fishing trips. Metropol catches up with Al Brown about his sweet tooth and the winning recipe for a great establishment. Where did your […]
