Tavern ticks all of the boxes: The Elmwood Trading Company
Marty and Naomi Fuller are the proud owners of The Elmwood Trading Co., a locally loved tavern that has an amazing community around it. Metropol caught up with Marty about how they’ve been getting on since taking over the reins 22 months ago. With a massive grin on his face […]
One of life’s pleasures: Fiddlesticks
If eating is one of life’s pleasures then dining out is a delight and where better to reward yourself for good lockdown behaviour than inviting and stylish Fiddlesticks in the heart of the Arts Precinct? The cosy intimate dining spaces are complemented by the roaring fire in the courtyard outside. Open […]
Roast Carrots With Natural Kefir Yoghurt Peanut Miso Dressing
Sometimes you want to get a little creative in the kitchen, so why not take the opportunity to reinvent a classic like roast carrots, in a clever culinary way, using The Collective’s Natural Kefir Yoghurt as the hero. INGREDIENTS 1 large bunch of heirloom carrots 1 tbsp Olive oil 1 tbsp […]
Best local food delivery service: Delivery Express
Over the last month or so, takeaways and food delivery services have been working hard to try and safely feed the hungry mouths of the locals. Make your next purchased meal a breeze by ordering from Christchurch’s very own Delivery Express and in the process support local. We caught up with founder […]
Smoothie Moves
Smoothies – a breakfast lifesaver that packs a nutritional punch like no other. When made with the right ingredients, they can offer almost all of your required daily vitamins and minerals. What better way to start your day? Here are some of our favourite things to add to smoothies. FLAXSEEDS […]
The sweet taste of lemon success: Ali’s Lemons
Ali’s Lemons’ reputation for fresh, traditional and distinctive lemon products continues to grow. Last year her Saffron Lemon Curd was a finalist in the Artisan Awards and her Limoncello Riserva – a firm favourite – has won acclaim in Italy, which is testament to the premium ingredients, care and love […]
A café collaboration: Purple Weka Cafe
Friends helping out friends, and businesses building each other up, is what Cantabrians do best. ‘ Café and bar owner Stu McDougall was eternally grateful to have his entrepreneurial buddy, Ben Hogg, weave some infamous Purple Weka magic online during lockdown. He kept loyal customers entertained, as nothing was coming out […]
The new ‘abnormal’: Belle Cafe
COVID-19 has been a massive hit to the café industry. We caught up with owner of Belle Café, Bink Bowler, on his thoughts around this new (not so) normal. Bink has owned cafés for 10 years, founding Black & White Coffee Cartel before selling last year and starting his first […]
Fare for the seasoned palate: Corianders Durham Street
The best quality real ethnic Indian food is synonymous with one restaurant in Canterbury, Corianders Indian Restaurant. Whether it’s the creamy butter chicken or a spicy vindaloo, there is fare for the most seasoned palate. Being the biggest doesn’t mean that the smallest details don’t get attention. That’s what’s great […]
The perfect venue: Barkers Food Store
The iconic Kiwi brand that has retained its roots on the original family farm at the foot of the Southern Alps in Geraldine, marked its rich 50-year history by opening the beautiful Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery. The picturesque setting on the banks of the Waihi river, the impressive glass frame and a […]
