Kiwi as: funky little haven of good old fashioned Kiwi hospitality at the Purple Weka Cafe
It’s definitely ‘Kiwi as’, from its traditional ma’s savoury mince dish to the rustic recycled fence planking around its servery counter. And of course there is the name and its association with a cheeky Kiwi flightless bird, the weka – though you may not find any purple ones in the wild. Being Kiwi […]
Your local laundry: Quality Laundry Services
American comedienne Phyllis Diller is famously said to have quipped “I’ve buried a lot of my laundry in the back yard”. Rather than Christchurch businesses having to resort to that radical means of dealing with soiled articles Quality Laundry Services Ltd offers a personalised package – pick-up, laundering and drop-off. No need to […]
The perfect way to start your day: Lincoln’s The Famous Grouse Hotel
For residents of Lincoln, the Famous Grouse Hotel needs no introduction. Standing proudly at 2 Gerald Street Lincoln, it has been the epicentre of culinary eats, thirst-quenching beverages and great local tales for many a moon. The building itself has had many names since completion way back in 1868 however, since 2010, the […]
Catering with a purpose: Can Do Catering are the social enterprise business you need to hire to do your next work morning tea
Stefan Freuding’s passion for cuisine has taken him to kitchens around the globe. The 32-year-old chef has worked in Europe, Australia and the Middle East – but it’s a little kitchen in Christchurch that has captured his heart. He’s landed the perfect job that combines his flair for food and his love for […]
A culinary crusade: cooking up your future with the International Culinary Studio
The International Culinary Studio recognises the number of people that love their jobs working with food and wish they could get qualified; the many enthusiastic amateurs, aspiring to a professional finish on their creations, if only fulltime work, family and other responsibilities didn’t take up all their time. The culinary studio can solve […]
Good to the bone: The Little Bone Broth Company
Catherine and Alex are the owners of The Little Bone Broth Company, which came to commercial fruition at the beginning of March. While they both have a passion for fitness and wellbeing (and bone broth it seems…!), Alex is a kick-ass cook with a passion for making food taste good naturally. This clever […]
Spoilt for choice: Winter events to see you through to August
Winter in Ōtautahi has never looked so exciting, or enticing, as our city plays host to a myriad of events from art and theatre, to wine and babies. Talk about spoilt for choice! A PICASSO 8 – 9 June NO Productions Theatre presents Jeffrey Hatcher’s fast-paced psychological thriller at the Christchurch Art Gallery. […]
Win with Metropol: Hellers winter soup packs
Nothing quite encapsulates winter the way hot soup does. Our friends at Hellers have developed a classic range of winter soups containing their renowned smallgoods. Four delicious flavours provide wonderful nourishment on a cold day and an amazing depth of flavour. Pumpkin & Smokey Bacon, Sweetcorn & Bacon Chowder, Spicy Tomato & Chorizo […]
Woo-ing the nation: Q&A with celebrity chef Josh Emett
Josh Emett heads an empire that counts some of the country’s much-loved hotspots in its repertoire, including Rātā, Ostro and Madam Woo. Metropol talks to this culinary creative about his new restaurant offering, a new cook book and Woo-ing the nation. Where did your passion for food come from? I have always loved […]
The flower night cocktail: this Dilmah tea-based temptation is just the thing for the Queen’s Birthday Weekend
Whether hot toddies or iced tea are your thing, tea-infused cocktails are a tasty tipple that can be enjoyed throughout the year. Cam Timmins shares his recipe for a Night Flower Cocktail infused with Elderflower Syrup, lemon and Dilmah’s Jasmine Green Tea that gives a whole new meaning to ‘teatime’. Ingredients 45ml Beefeater […]
