A convivial café: Brighton Beach House
Something is very convivial about having a ‘local’ café – a place where you can drop in for a morning coffee, or a drink after work, and be greeted by name and with a bit of cheek by a smiling staff member. It is that vibe which you will find at Brighton Beach […]
Heavenly hors d’oeuvres: Watermelon and feta squares
Tiny, tasty, and oh so tempting, hors d’oeuvres come into their own at all manner of functions. From pre and post-wedding drinkies and nibbles, to setting the scene at a barbecue, these bite-sized morsels are meant to be popped into your mouth whole, and savoured as a prequel to other dining courses. The […]
Coffee in the works: Coffee Worx
Deb and Ian Riach, the founders and owners of Coffee Worx Coffee Roastery are expanding their now well-established coffee roasting operation in Christchurch. I n 2006 the Riach’s purchased a small boutique coffee roaster, which they rebranded as Coffee Worx. The roastery was purchased to support the expansion of their Yellow Rocket Bagels […]
Fabulous fennel salads
Fennel is a vastly underrated vegetable, although its fresh, aromatic anise flavour isn’t to everyone’s taste. Able to be eaten raw, sautéed, roasted, or added to salads, soups, and sauces, fennel is a member of the carrot family, though it’s not a root vegetable. A layered, bulbous vegetable that originated in the Mediterranean, […]
Woohoo wedding cakes: The Sugar Room
Professional baker Sam Stakenburg believes a wedding cake should be a lot more than just a cake plonked in the corner of a room. The greatest asset, Sam says she brings to her business, The Sugar Room, is her eye for detail – that and her passion for baking, which started in her […]
A wedding you’ll love: Smoke ‘n’ Barrel
Weddings are all about celebrating love. T he theme of love should infuse the entire wedding, and nowhere is that more important than the food you share together. One Christchurch company proves that weddings can be an utter foodie’s delight. Offerings are all about astounding taste and style created with love, but without […]
Moreish Moroccan cuisine: Mosaic by Simo
Morocco is known for its beautiful architecture, its exquisite ceramics and of course for its delicious cuisine, that is fragrant and hearty. A s Morocco is at the crossroads of many civilizations, its food is a mélange of different culinary influences. Here in Christchurch we are fortunate to be able to sample authentic […]
Gravlax with dill dressing on pumpernickel
Ingredients – makes 30 1 egg yolk 1 Tsp wholegrain mustard 1 Tbsp lemon juice 1/2 Tsp sugar 1/2 Tsp salt 3 Tbsp olive oil 185ml vegetable oil 3 Tsp finely chopped dill 150 gm gravlax or smoked salmon 30 small slices pumpernickel METHOD In a small bowl, whisk together the egg […]
Food for the soul: Daily Wonders
Being surrounded by great food, talented chefs from around the world, and five-star hospitality proved inspirational. Sherry Ye’s years in the hospitality industry instilled a deep ambition to create a café that served healthy, energising, and delicious food. “It was always something I wanted to do,” she says. When the opportunity to open […]
Dining for the whole family: The Hornby Club
Finding a place to eat that’s suitable for all, and that offers an inviting contemporary atmosphere can be challenging. A favourite among locals and visitors alike is Hornby Club – boasting an events centre, family-style restaurant, café and sports bar – it has something to suit everyone, and every occasion. The Chalmers Restaurant […]
