Making Moroccan magic: Q&A with Simo Abbari
As we hunt for healthier takeaway options and balanced diets, Moroccan cuisine is increasingly hitting the consumer consciousness. We catch up with Simo Abbari from Christchurch’s very own Mosaic by Simo about this culinary revolution. What is your background in food and how did your love of Moroccan fare come […]
Dining Decadence: The George hotel
When one is thinking dining in Christchurch, one must always consider The George hotel as an icon of epicurean delights. Situated at 50 Park Terrace, you will find 50 Bistro, nine times Beef & Lamb Excellence Award-winner which showcases the best of local and regional produce with a great range of foods […]
Finding Spring Fare: All-new ‘market to table’ cooking demonstrations
At the beginning of this month, the Farmers Market Spring Festival launched all-new ‘market to table’ cooking demonstrations. Jax Hamilton introduced the first of these with her usual enthusiasm and flair from the kitchen verandah at Riccarton House. The demonstrations will continue from 10-10:30am every Saturday during the warmer months, […]
Bowl me over: The food bowl trend
From acai bowls to ramen bowls and even Buddha bowls, the food bowl trend continues to assert its place in many domestic kitchens, cafés and restaurants. In Christchurch, you will find many local eateries are creating food bowls, with ingredients from all around the world. Acai, a Brazilian-grown fruit with […]
Sensing the Supernatural: Q&A with Kelvin Cruickshank
He’s best known for his role as a psychic crime solver in Sensing Murder, acting as a bridge between the physical and spiritual worlds. Now Kelvin Cruickshank is putting his psychic strength into solving murder mysteries in the United States. But as he tells Metropol ahead of his Soul Food Tour to […]
A Dramatic Transformation: The Birdwood
Located off the well-trodden path of most new hospitality ventures in Christchurch today, this recent winner of the ADNZ – Canterbury/Westland: Commercial Interior Design Award, The Birdwood is comfortably nestled into the heart of suburban Beckenham. This re-purposed old building has two establishments consisting an eatery and a pizzeria. Both […]
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