Slow-smoked & supreme: Smoke ‘n’ Barrel
Days are growing longer and we’re finally getting the go-ahead to plan for party season. Secure your event eats now – low and slow meat catering is where it’s at. Sounds of surprise and delight fill the room when the team at at Smoke ‘n’ Barrel when they present their array of low […]
Latte to love: Café Comma
A delicious new chapter in Christchurch dining. Since opening its doors in September 2024, Café Comma has quickly become one of Christchurch’s must-visit destinations. Located at 287 Durham Street North, this vibrant café impresses with a seamless blend of stunning design, culinary flair, and warm hospitality. Open early six days a week, it’s […]
Happy hosting:
The Good Home Pegasus
Spectacular lakeside vistas fuse with a team of events experts for functions that feel five-star. Add an expansive range of plates and cocktails to the mix, and it soon becomes your home away from home. Every event on the social calendar is catered to at The Good Home Pegasus. A location that exudes […]
Eat, drink, sing: Cheers and Karaoke Bar
Introducing Christchurch’s newest Taiwanese fusion restaurant and karaoke bar. Afresh fusion of flavour, fun, and music is landing in central Christchurch this winter, with the grand opening of Cheers and Karaoke Bar on 8 August. The date was chosen for its lucky double-eight symbolism in Asian culture, representing prosperity and good fortune. Located […]
Soul food: Urban Revival Silverstream
At this local culinary gem, fuel your body and feed your soul. Gather and celebrate with friends, family, or colleagues and taste the difference. Serving food made from scratch using locally sourced ingredients is a recipe for success at Kaiapoi’s Urban Revival. “The focus is revival of the mind, body and soul with […]
Party canapés
Need a quick and easy canapé that delivers a lot of ‘wow’ for very little effort? Say hello to our friend the vol-au-vent. A vol-au-vent – French for ‘blown by the wind’ – is a light, flaky puff pastry shell filled with sweet or savoury goodness. While homemade pastry is an option, store-bought […]









