Food for a good cause

Food for a good cause

Whether diving into the local café mid-afternoon, or languishing around in the latest culinary hotspot mid-evening, food and its consumption has long been considered a fairly selfish affair, driven not so much by subsistence, but rather an immutable desire to tip the scales in favour of enjoyment.     However, an increasing […]

Affogato café

Made With Love: Affogato café

If you’re looking for a fabulous start to your day and a really cool place to breakfast, brunch or lunch with friends, then stop by one of the best little cafés in town where the food is always fresh, seasonal and superb; sit back, relax, forget your cares and just watch the […]

GiveMeBread

Fabulous Food Delivery: GiveMeBread

Local food delivery company GiveMeBread not only delivers fresh, hot restaurant meals straight to your door but will soon be able to drop off your favourite liquor.     Partnered with more than 80 top restaurants in Christchurch since the company launched a year ago, another 15-30 eateries will be available to […]

Meet the Chef

Meet the Chef: Q&A with Chef Hamish Watt

Christchurch is in the enviable position of having some extraordinary options when it comes to eating out. The Crowne Plaza is one such spot in the figurative and literal heart of the city.   Metropol catches up with Crowne Plaza Executive Chef Hamish Watt to discuss his tips of the trade, the […]

Eating Beautiful

Eating Beautiful

We’ve long treated our skin and hair externally, as we seek to become younger, more beautiful versions of ourselves.     But there’s an increasing movement towards the recognition of the intricate connection between what we eat and our external appearance.  Rather than all the lotions and potions at our disposal, consuming […]

Fun for the foodies

Fun for the foodies

Christchurch is set to don its chef whites and apron in April, as it puts on a fun and fabulous foodie event in the city. So clear the pantry, empty the fridge, prepare to stock up and get ready for the 2019 Food Show Christchurch, on from 5 to 7 April at […]