Return of a delicious delicacy: Red Post Cafe
The season of happiness has arrived. And we aren’t just talking about the warmer days. It is officially whitebait season! A delicacy that holds a special place in the hearts and bellies of Kiwis, a whitebait fritter is always a long-awaited delight that arrives along with spring. Red Post Café in Culverden is […]
Delectable Victorian treats: Penny Black Victorian Tearoom
Victorian society was renowned for its high tea. Scrumptious scones (with jam and cream), Battenberg cake, lemon posset and other traditional treats were all on the menu for the aristocracy. Those same delicacies are still highly regarded these days and high tea is often a treat for special occasions. In Christchurch, there’s nowhere […]
One for the road: Milton St Substation
Christchurch’s newest mobile bar truck is enroute. This ultra-rare 1969 Nissan Patrol travelled from the West Coast to Ōtautahi to continue its long working history. Clark Mauger from Milton St Substation sought out the genius behind some of Aotearoa’s best bar truck restorations, Flaxton Iron (led by Glen O’Neill), to spruce it up […]
Thorough-bread catering: Halswell Bakery
Whether you’re hosting an event or planning a car boot party at the races, the talented team at Halswell Bakery can provide fresh, delicious catering to suit your requirements. From tasty club sandwich platters, bacon and egg slice, quiche, and savouries to custom-made birthday cakes, donuts, and sweet treats, everything is freshly handmade […]
Cup Day Champagnes: Big Daddy’s Liquor
“Why do I drink champagne for breakfast? Doesn’t everyone?” asked Noel Coward. Metropol writer Nicholas Henare agrees with him, suggesting a visit to Big Daddy’s Liquor is just the thing to sort out your bubbles. Champagne adds a sparkle to any occasion, including breakfast. Sitting on my coffee table is a large bowl […]
Ready, set, picnic
Summer calls for the beach, parks and picnics, and we have you covered to create the ultimate set up for your family outing. Set the scene with every part of your set up, from a trendy and transportable picnic blanket to create a canvas for your spread, to a classic woven picnic basket […]
Food, gorgeous food: Gorgeous Food
When most people in Christchurch are waking up, Joanne Fryer has done most of the hard yards already. She’s up pre-sparrow’s and working in the kitchen by 3:30am. “The first thing I do is make myself a coffee. Just to make sure the machine is working correctly,” she laughs. Joanne and her early-bird […]
Celebrate good times: Total Food Equipment
It’s birthday time! Total Food Equipment is celebrating its 12th birthday this month, and what better way to mark the occasion than by sharing some of the amazing new products in-store. Owner Sandra McLay shares current must-haves with Metropol. Denby English baking dish You can’t go wrong with Denby, reliability and beautifully made […]
Gut friend or foe?
The health and balance of gut microbiomes (bacteria) has been linked to many conditions, ranging from cancer and auto-immunity to diabetes and depression. Most of the 100 trillion bacteria living in each of our digestive systems support our bodies to absorb nutrients and clean up toxins, and play an important role in many […]
Tools of the tasty trade
Whether you consider yourself a talented chef or a humble home cook, having the right equipment makes cooking so much easier, and enjoyable. Investing in some key tools for your kitchen that you will use nearly every day is a clever move, and the right quality will last the test of time. Here […]
