Fries fever: Makikihi Fries
There’s nothing better than gathering with friends and family when the social season rolls around – whether a backyard barbecue, a beach picnic, or an end-of-year celebration. No spread is complete without the unbeatable taste of Makikihi Fries, grown from the South Canterbury spud and enjoyed nationwide. “Made from premium Agria potatoes and […]
Function ready, guest friendly: The Redwood Hotel
Your destination for a complete celebration. Planning your dream wedding? The Redwood Hotel in Christchurch offers a warm, welcoming setting that makes celebrating your big day easy, elegant, and stress-free, all in one convenient location. From intimate gatherings to large-scale receptions, The Redwood has four versatile function rooms catering for six to 300 […]
5 foolproof cake favourites: Halswell Bakery
Serve your wedding guests a cake they’re sure to love, thanks to one popular local bakery. The beloved family-owned Halswell Bakery knows how important your wedding cake is, and comes with a team of skill and expertise to create the one of your dreams – from simple, elegant styles to beautifully rustic options. […]
Local Lincoln gem: The Sparrow
Serving refined fusion flavours, this neighbourhood eatery is already a firm favourite. Just seven months ago, The Sparrow spread its wings in the heart of Lincoln and is already a dining destination making locals proud. Born from the success of its sister restaurant Amore in Halswell, this is where fine dining meets the […]
The perfect partnership: The Hilltop x 5th Street
After years of extensive renovations, Brent and Kim Robertson stood at The Hilltop, admiring the view while enjoying a celebratory glass of bubbles, and asked the big question: who’s going to do this place justice? The answer was obvious: 5th Street Restaurant. It’s a partnership that makes sense. The Hilltop has the jaw-dropping […]
The taste you love: Cocoa Black
Enjoy your favourite local neighbourhood café in unique locations all across the city. With Cocoa Black, your local coffee is always just around the corner. Seven locations across Christchurch means your favourite can be enjoyed anywhere. Café owner Yong Ren says he didn’t imagine opening multiple cafés. “I never planned to open more […]
Party place: The Elmwood Trading Co
Whatever your celebration of choice – birthday, anniversary, wedding, seminar, book launch, or other – one Christchurch venue is impossible to pass up. Restaurateurs Marty and Naomi Fuller know how to serve up a good time. With a bevy of hospitality accolades under their belt, their award-winning tavern, The Elmwood Trading Co, is […]
Taking the cake
What kind of cakes are going down a treat at Christchurch weddings? Here’s a sweet taster… The traditional wedding cake dates back thousands of years to the age of the Romans, when the groom would break a loaf of bread over the bride’s head as a symbol of good luck. Since then, it […]
Beer bread
With its lightly sweet flavour, buttery beer bread is a classic loaf made by dads on camping trips across the world. One of the simplest breads you can make, beer bread has just six ingredients: flour, baking powder, table salt, sugar, beer, and melted butter. Beer, of course, is the hero. The type […]
Cowboy caviar
This is footy food at its finest – fresh and crunchy with no cutlery needed. When dad puts his feet up to watch the game, count on cowboy caviar to keep his energy high. INGREDIENTS 15-20 cherry tomatoes 2 avocados 1 red onion 1 can black beans 2 cups canned corn kernels, or […]
