Focus on flavour: Indian Zaika
True to its name, Indian Zaika – meaning taste – has a strong focus on flavour. Located close to Merivale Mall, the traditional and authentic Indo-Chinese fare keeps customers coming back for more. New owner Suraj Singh took over the business in August, which he runs with his family. “Indo-Chinese […]
Effortless Entertaining
The days are getting warmer and the BBQs are getting dusted off. We’re quickly heading into the season of entertaining, which means one thing: stress. In the next few months we have the big events like Christmas and New Year’s, not to mention the smaller dinner parties, barbeques and just general celebrating. […]
Toast to champagne
At this time of year, we are turning our heads to celebrations; Christmas parties and family get-togethers. Regardless of the event, nothing says celebration like the most prestigious of wines: champagne. A severe set of winters in the 49th parallel north in the 1600s saw the French offloading late-fermenting, sweet […]
Lamington Balls with Raspberry Chia Jam – Recipe
Quick, tasty, decadent and beautiful to service for guests, these lamington balls are a beautiful addition to any festive feast. They even look the part! Ingredients Lamington Balls 1 cup raw cashews 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut 3 tbsp rice bran syrup 1 tbsp vanilla paste 2 tbsp coconut […]
Foodie Heaven: Craft Room Cafe
Found in the new Maltworks complex in the Heathcote Valley, Craft Room Café is locally owned and operated by Hannah, a hands-on food lover who makes sure no customer leaves hungry. Craft Room Café is run by a small team who take the time to get to know their regular […]
A sweet, sweet summer: Sweet Societe
A sensational spread for any summer soirée or tea party wouldn’t be complete without the decadent goodies from Sweet Société. Craving a sweet treat? You’ve come to the right place! Sweet Société is a boutique French-inspired bakery in The Colombo that’s a wonderland of heavenly flavours. A rainbow of delectable […]
Just in: West Coast Whitebait: Red Post Cafe
With the days getting longer and the nights shorter, now is as good a time as any to enjoy some spring dining and quality eats with your nearest and dearest at Culverden’s Red Post Café. Situated on Highfield Street, and facing onto SH7, Red Post Café can be found […]
A sumptuous spread: Purple Weka Cafe and Bar
It’s nearly the end of the decade – time to shout the team a well-earned Purple Weka spread. Purple Weka Café and Bar is open and humming at 6am, so people can park outside the door to grab their catering order for get togethers in the boardroom or tradies’ toolbox […]
Food app takes big bite: Delivery Express
One year ago, tech entrepreneur Himanshu Sharma wanted to order food for delivery from his regular favourite restaurant via a delivery service app, for a social gathering. However, he was stunned to see there was nearly a 30 percent price mark-up for the delivery compared to in-store menu prices, which left Sharma […]
Appetite for life
After being dished up a serving of the real Jax Hamilton, you come away with an appetite for life. The fun-loving queen of food first caught the public’s eye as MasterChef New Zealand’s runner-up in season two. Then for the next six years her Cheshire Cat smile and cockney banter […]
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