Crispy, juicy ‘n’ totally scrummy!: Empire Chicken
It was thanks to his barber saying he wished he could find fried chicken that was crispy on the outside, yet still juicy and tender on the inside that set Jayden Smith, a Christchurch chef, on the road to establishing Empire Chicken. “I spent six months obsessing about it and […]
More magic to come!: The Monday Room
Picture this: you’re dressed to impress in a flirty frock and killer heels, you’ve a poppy pout on your mouth, and you’re feeling fantastic because you and your girls have had an unforgettable theatre experience. You swing down the street, arms linked, singing songs from the show you’ve just left; […]
Asian taste sensations: Hoi An House & Commi
Dining out is a fun taste adventure at Commi and Hoi An House. Whether it’s a family get together, a celebration lunch, you’re all business, or need lunch on the run, both traditional and audacious Asian taste sensations are prepared under fully compliant and sustainable business practices. The chefs […]
The Perfect Venue: No.4 Bar and Restaurant
No.4 has a charismatic vibe when it comes to hosting functions and offers a range of different function areas which makes it the perfect venue for a cocktail party, birthday, anniversary or corporate event with space and catering for all tastes. Feel free to organise an on-site meeting with a Functions Coordinator […]
Mini Banoffee Meringues Recipe
INGREDIENTS 140ml aquafaba (the drained water from 1 x 400g tin chickpeas) ½ tsp cream of tartar 100g caster sugar 2-3 bananas 25g dark chocolate For the caramel sauce 150g caster sugar 120ml full-fat coconut milk pinch of salt ½ tsp dairy-free butter For the cashew cream 150g cashews 600ml full-fat […]
Funky new culinary quarters: Earl
You pretty much know you’ve made it when a celebrity cook, like the luscious and lovely Nigella Lawson, graces your premises for lunch and gives her stamp of approval. Earl, a new food-centric bistro/wine bar located in the heart of the funky and very cool SALT (St Asaph-Lichfield-Tuam Streets) district, […]
Baked Perfection: The Bakehouse Cashmere
Nestled amongst other quality stores at the bottom of the Port Hills, The Bakehouse Cashmere at 8 Colombo Street is where you want to go for freshness, quality and great customer service. With a large variety of daily fresh baked bread, the choice is yours from the sliced loaves, multi-seed bread, ciabatta […]
Creative Cakes: All Caked Up By Lisa
Art and baking combine in the stylish and clever cakes created by All Caked Up By Lisa. Specialising in custom cakes for all occasions, Lisa is never happier than when she is creating an unforgettable cake for a special occasion. “Your wedding cake is a statement about you and your style, […]
Life of the Party: Life Kitchen
The perfect solution to fine food anywhere you want to be, is here. The stylish Life Kitchen food cart is a commercial standard stainless steel kitchen on wheels. This sophisticated all-terrain cart operates off-grid using solar power, lithium batteries, inverter and gas, producing premium food for your wedding or outdoor […]
The Perfect Pantry: The Lincoln Pantry
A delightful country café and boutique grocery store, you’ll find The Pantry on the corner of Edward Street and Eastfield Drive, about 800m from the centre of the village on the road towards Tai Tapu. Local artisan breads and provisions sit alongside fine European oils, vinegars and condiments. Then there are […]
