Future of fusion dining: Hoi An House
The future of Asian and fusion dining has landed here in Christchurch. Dining at two fabulous local restaurants, Commi and Hoi An House, brings a genuine Asian experience to Ōtautahi/Christchurch. With chefs travelling to Christchurch from Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia to bring you the flavours of their home towns, there’s […]
Maori fusion hits Christchurch: Lu Lu’s Bar and Eatery
The popular food movement that combines delicious Māori kai with modern ingredients and cooking techniques has found a home in Christchurch with the opening of Lu Lu’s Bar and Eatery. Celebrating the best New Zealand has to offer, the philosophy of the restaurant encourages people to come together and connect […]
Dining with a difference: Ivory Bar
Step inside Ivory Bar and it’s like stepping back in time, back to the days when art deco was the new chic. Just 30 minutes from Christchurch, on Ivory Street in Rangiora, the former Northern A & P Society Building, first opened in 1926 and now listed as a heritage […]
Banana Bread Recipe
Who doesn’t love banana bread? Not only is this recipe super-easy, but it also always impresses and is a great way to use up any bananas that might have passed their best. INGREDIENTS For the banana bread: 1½ cups almond meal 1/3 cup ground psyllium husk 2 tsp baking powder ½ […]
The Coolest new craze: frozen rosé recipe
The global frosé craze has hit the city and we think this is the coolest news we’ve heard all year. A match made in heaven, frozen rosé is a grown-up, alcoholic slushie. Ingredients 1 bottle of rosé wine Juice of 2 lemons 2 teaspoons of sugar Mint to garnish Method […]
Easy cauliflower pizzas three ways: Metropol Recipe
Luke Hines is Australia’s clean-living expert and he grounds much of his food philosophy in the clean living, paleo, keto realm. He loves making fresh healthy food accessible to everyday eating and teaching people that eating well can be really simple, and really delicious! Luke made his debut on the […]
Strawberry Lime Popsicles
Zingy, refreshing, vibrant, healthy, easy to make and oh so delicious! Need we say more? With just three ingredients and very little added sugar, these Strawberry Lime Popsicles are the coolest little treats for a hot day. INGREDIENTS 2 punnets strawberries, hulled and quartered (about 1 and a half cups […]
Mr Hospitality: Q&A Peter Morrison
Peter Morrison has spent his professional career in the hospitality industry and his credentials and prestigious awards support his ‘guru’ status. We caught up with Peter at The Classic Villa about his hospitality journey and how we can support the industry year-round. Your credentials and awards are of the highest […]
Truly Scrumptious! Country Oven Bakery and Café
The best thing about long journeys are the stops we have along the way; the chance to rest and relax for a while – the chance to revisit your favourite eatery and order the food you love and the coffee you’ve been dreaming of for the past fifty kiometres! Country […]
Pumpkin Oreccheiette with Spinach & Sage
A warm pumpkin and pasta salad is like autumn on a plate, so we’ve put together one of our culinary favourites in time for the seasonal changeover. INGREDIENTS 1 medium sugar pumpkin yielding 2 cups pumpkin puree 2.5 cups orecchiette pasta (or other pasta) 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small […]
