From Garden to Table: food education for young people
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, ‘Life is what you make it. Always has been, always will be”. While some people are quite content to maintain the status quo, others see opportunities for improvement. This is certainly the case for a Christchurch food technology teacher who is putting her heart and soul into improving food […]
Culinary mastery: the experts at Total Food Equipment keep us current in the kitchen
You can always count on Total Food Equipment (aka tfe) to be at the forefront of changes in thinking about homewares, cooking and kitchen accessories. We have been hearing a great deal about the amount of plastic that is finding its way into our planet’s oceans and about how we should reduce our […]
The place to go: a visit to Cafe Vivo
There’s more than one good reason to visit Café Vivo in Bishopdale shopping centre. It’s not just the amazing amount of parking that gives you great access to the el fresco dining area. It’s also not just because it’s on the way to the airport, just off Harewood Road, making it your meeting […]
Service with a smile: heading out to the Beach Cafe
Beach Café, by Waimairi Beach, lets you kill a few birds with one stone, so to speak. “Take the dog for a walk, a romantic stroll with your partner and then a couple of wines – perfect,” says Manager, Frank Tamati. Frank and his brother, Mike, recently reopened the Beach Café. They grew […]
A Top Spot: The Cranford Ale House
If you’re heading north down Cranford Street, there’s a great place to stop in for some great food, spend time with friends, and enjoy a beverage or two at 305 Cranford Street. The Cranford Ale House ticks all those boxes and more. Frequented by locals who take full advantage of the spacious garden […]
Historically Unique: The Tai Tapu Hotel’s rich heritage
The Tai Tapu Hotel, or ‘The Tap’ as it is better known, has been at the forefront of social activity within Tai Tapu ever since inception way back in 1856. Strongly rooted in the history of Canterbury, The Tap has been the definitive place for eats, drinks and functions. Talking of functions, the […]
Where fresh is best: Hills Road based Café PJ takes a fresh approach
Where do you find fresh food, fantastic coffee, great service and a warm and friendly atmosphere like no other? Why Café PJ of course. Located at 205A Hills Road since September 2017, Café PJ is the result of Pam Jones (hence the PJ) vision to create a café where fresh is best and […]
City’s new Irish heart: New pub A Rolling Stone opens in the CBD
There’s a cool new kid on the hospitality block in Christchurch; a charming and atmospheric old Irish pub, with a bar and dining service that is carving its own niche. A Rolling Stone opened on Colombo Street on 25 January and, although it’s an Irish bar and restaurant at heart, its fine food […]
Ahead of the gastronomic game: Q&A with Chef Andy Cordier of the International Culinary Studio
The International Culinary Studio is a world first. A response to a substantial appetite for a blended learning experience, this compelling concept is serving up a generous portion of innovation. Metropol talks to Chef Andy Cordier about what’s cooking for the studio in 2018. When did your passion for food begin? I know […]
Charcoal’s culinary cool cred: activated charcoal and what to do with it
It doesn’t look or sound like something you would want to ingest, however, activated charcoal is the latest culinary constituent on everyone’s lips and it’s the antithesis of the unicorn food craze of 2017. This sooty, jet black powder has been a mainstay of Chinese medicine for thousands of years based on its […]
