Fare for the seasoned palate: Corianders Durham Street

The best quality real ethnic Indian food is synonymous with one restaurant in Canterbury, Corianders Indian Restaurant.     Whether it’s the creamy butter chicken or a spicy vindaloo, there is fare for the most seasoned palate. Being the biggest doesn’t mean that the smallest details don’t get attention. That’s what’s great […]

The perfect venue: Barkers Food Store

The iconic Kiwi brand that has retained its roots on the original family farm at the foot of the Southern Alps in Geraldine, marked its rich 50-year history by opening the beautiful Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery. The picturesque setting on the banks of the Waihi river, the impressive glass frame and a […]

Time for a revival: Urban Revival

Urban Revival’s mission has always been to use food to create community and to have a good time. During these times of uncertainty, they are excited to be able to welcome guests again to provide both!     Hankering for a taste of good quality food prepared by someone else? Then visit […]

A travelling feast: TwentyFour Catering

‘Have kit will travel’ is the mantra of Twentyfour Catering. Weddings all over the South Island are a speciality, and owner and chef Chantelle Quinn can conjure the feast of your dreams anywhere, often with just two ovens and a barbeque.     “We are very versatile and we have said yes […]

All scream for ice cream: Ice Cream Charlie

A lot of us have happy memories associated with ice cream – summer nights, walks along the beach, a first date or a 60th anniversary. This tasty treat is a crowd pleaser that brings joy with just one lick. Ice Cream Charlie is home of the Vanilla Ice and, as such, Kiwi […]

Foodie favourites: Bangers ‘n’ Bacon

Bangers ‘n’ Bacon was born organically when Pete Nolan decided to create additive-free meat products for his children, whose food allergies meant sausages and bacon were banned in their household.     Not wanting to face a life without some of his favourite foods, Pete began producing different recipes, with the challenge […]

Pie-maker extraordinaire: Mrs Dentons

“Cut my pie into four pieces, I don’t think I could eat eight,” said baseball catcher Yogi Berra, but however big your appetite and whatever you crave, there is a stunning homemade pie for you at Mrs Dentons takeaway café and deli on Kendal Avenue.   Owner and pie maker extraordinaire, Delwyn […]

Oat of the ordinary

Oats have long been a mainstay of the breakfast buffet, but now oat milk is adding to the lineup. Yes oat milk has joined the ‘dairy alternative’ hall of fame alongside almond, rice, soy, cashew and coconut milk, except it seems this new option is trying its best to inch ahead of […]

Spend time at Seven!

On the corner of Hansons Lane and Riccarton Road sits an idyllic spot for your next private function, Seven Café; great for small groups of people to get together after the lockdown in an intimate, safe environment to share time together. Catering to groups of 15 to 30 people and with an […]

Clean Cuisine

You’ve been told your whole life about the importance of clean eating right? Well what if you’ve been taking the concept of clean eating wrong this whole time? Dirty Dozen Clean Fifteen is a clever little ditty that tells us that some of our veges are clean and some of them are […]