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 […]
Flavour of the month: edible flowers make their mark
Much like our wardrobes, the contents of our kitchen cupboards too are influenced by trends and, just like we freshen up our sartorial selections when it comes to the changing of the season, our culinary cravings can also benefit from a revamp. So what’s the flavour of the month in our culinary creations? […]
A super special Sunday: The uber cool North Canterbury Wine and Food Festival
When it comes to the hit events on the Canterbury social calendar, the North Canterbury Wine and Food Festival is right up there with the best. Set under the picturesque oaks of Glenmark Domain in Waipara Valley, the festival is back next weekend Sunday 11 March to celebrate the local bounty of the […]
Sweet Taste of Success: We talk to Cake Goddess Bree Scott of Glamour Cake
Bree Scott’s successful foray into baking has been a glamourous one since her sweet treats went viral last year. We talk to the proud owner of Glamour Cake about the sweet taste of success. How did all this start? My baking career started when I finished high school. At the time I wasn’t […]
