Your favourite fare: Rustic Cafe & Tapas Bar Hanmer Springs

Print this storyWell-known for its variety, Hanmer Springs attracts both thrill seekers and active relaxers. One Spanish-style tapas bar caters to the energy of every visitor. Under the new ownership of Ravi Sharma and Raj Singh, both highly experienced in hospitality, this Hanmer Springs destination on Conical Hill Rd is set to expand on its […]

Food. Friends. Feeling: Insitu Cafe

Print this storyA truly local café has a charm that invites customers to stay for more than just a short time. In Hillsborough lies a perfect such retreat. Bright and open, INSITU Cafe offers plenty of eclectic sofas, chairs and tables to perch at surrounded by a modern mix of décor and artwork. Owner Rohit […]

Fisherman’s hash recipe

Print this storyLooking for something a bit special to eat with loved ones for a Matariki brunch? You can’t go wrong with this delicious dish. Reflecting this year’s Matariki theme of celebrating the waters and oceans, this fish dish is also a great weekend lunch or light dinner. A poached egg on top is a […]

Nourish your body and soul: Saket Indian Restaurant

Print this storyIndian cuisine is a firm favourite here in Christchurch. The popularity of Indian restaurants and takeaways shows no signs of slowing down, with standout restaurants going from strength to strength. A case in point is the popular Saket Indian Restaurant. A well-known name in Christchurch’s culinary scene, Saket recently opened its third location […]

Yotti’s easy oven-baked poached fish

Print this storyThe secret to a great fish dish is simplicity, so says Yotti Ioannou, co-owner of Theo’s Fisheries, a Christchurch favourite for quality fish. How does Yotti like his fish? Fresh fish doesn’t need a load of bells and whistles, he says. The most important thing is to buy the best. Here he shares […]

Mid-winter dining: Thirsty Acres

Print this storyMid-winter Christmas has arrived in Kirwee to brighten up the cold months ahead. Starting Monday 16 June and running through to Sunday 13 July, Thirsty Acres in Kirwee will be full of Christmas cheer and delicious traditional fare, for their mid-winter Christmas promotion. Just 25 minutes from Christchurch, the large bar and restaurant […]

Classic rural cuisine: Cafe Mayfield

Print this storyExpansive, eye-catching views stretch between Christchurch and Geraldine along the scenic route 72. Nestled within, a delightful little country town awaits. Mayfield sits an hour and a half from Christchurch – a drive well worth a day trip. Find true country hospitality at Cafe Mayfield. With a story to tell, the family-owned premises […]

A true country treasure: Dandelion and Clover

Print this storyThe dream for a country café started with just $50 in the back pocket. How do you launch a business on a shoestring? Dandelion and Clover founder Jenny Swift credits a small team of supporters for the treasure her West Melton café has become. In just seven months, the café has established itself […]

Halswell’s reimagined gathering place: The Halswell

Print this storySpotting the huge untapped potential of a fading pub favourite means Halswell has a new luxury local. For years, a historic and familiar landmark on the corners of Halswell and Nicholls Roads had grown tired and in desperate need of love. It sparked an idea in Christchurch businessman Max Bremner’s mind. As Christchurch’s […]

Potato gnocchi with mushroom cream

Print this storyChristchurch’s hospitality scene is known for delectable dishes filled with flavour and premium ingredients — from Market Place’s executive chef Ritvik Saini, this vegan and gluten-free creation on their Prix Fixe menu is no exception. Gnocchi 690g mashed potato 153g gluten-free flour 10g table salt 16.9g olive oil Peel and steam the potatoes […]