Charitable feast: Māia Health Foundation’s upcoming charity event
Despite the ravages of winter, Christchurch is spoiled for choice when it comes to its city-wide social calendar and there’s certainly something special about it when the events on offer are in aid of a good cause. On Saturday 11 August, Māia Health Foundation invites Cantabrians to gather around the table for Feast […]
The craft of cookware: local culinary experts Total Food Equipment share their passions
The season for hygge is well and truly here and, if you’re a foodie, or just someone who likes to get cosy with the family and a bowl of homemade soup, then a visit Total Food Equipment is a must-do before you hunker down. The store is a gorgeous trove of all things […]
Culinary quality: the Quality Hotel Elms holds impressive restaurant offering ‘Fig’
As the name suggests, Quality Hotel Elms at 456 Papanui Road, oozes quality. From the standard, superior and deluxe accommodation, to the smiling customer service of hotel staff, you would seldom find a better place to stay in Christchurch. However, if the idea of dining out takes your fancy, then the Elms restaurant […]
Warm up your winter: soups up at Cafe Vivo
With the ravages of cold and wet winter months well and truly upon us, now is the perfect time to warm up with hot food and coffee at Café Vivo. Located at 333 Harewood Road Bishopdale, it’s a warm and friendly eatery, with plenty of seating inside and out. The brunch menu includes […]
Taste the difference: Pepper Bridge Indian Restaurant is a culinary gem in Addington
With discerning connoisseurs of the finest Indian cuisine, Pepper Bridge Indian Restaurant needs no introduction. Located at Shop 9 in Addington Mall at 300 Lincoln Road, it has gained such a large following, that online food and beverage app Menulog chose the venue as 2018’s best Indian Restaurant. Whether you go full chicken/beef/lamb […]
A grand establishment: The Racecourse Hotel & Motor lodge
The Racecourse Hotel & Motor lodge is a famously grand establishment that’s riding on a well-deserved resurgence. Built in 1883, it was once the lively social hub and watering hole for Riccarton Racecourse races – and, still true to tradition, will be the sponsor on 11 August for the running of the 144th […]
One of a kind: The Camden in Riccarton is a culinary go-to
If your evening involves dining out in Riccarton, you should check out The Camden. Located at Level 1, 235 Riccarton Road, it’s a one of a kind dining experience. The first thing you notice when setting foot inside The Camden, is the sheer level of warmth and refinement. The thematic embrace of Englishness […]
Best thing since sliced bread: GiveMeBread is bringing you culinary favourites right to your door
A delicious new business brings hungry people and their favourite restaurants together fast – without stepping out of the door. GiveMeBread delivers Christchurch’s culinary favourites, fresh and hot, directly to the door, within half an hour – for a nominal charge that rivals petrol and parking costs. The $5.99 delivery fee (up to […]
Scrumptious selections: two best mates opened an awesome mobile cafe called “Banter” in Sydenham
Banter, a busy mobile Sydenham based café that’s got the recipe perfect, is run solely by two talented best mates. Jasmine Mears and Emma Croxson have been friends for five years and have always dreamed of merging their chef and organic horticulture backgrounds to open a business together. By 6am the cabinet is […]
Lifting the bar: Dream It makes the imagination of Christchurch’s hospitality industry a reality
It may be a commercial art and theming company based on the northern edge of the city, but Dream It Ltd has been helping to raise the bar for nightlife throughout the city, both in the figurative and literal sense. When hospitality owner and developer Max Bremner wanted to renovate Yellow Cross in […]
