Great dining, daytime into evening: The Phat Duck
Fancy a sit down meal with family and friends, or perhaps a refreshing cold beer after work in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere? At Phat Duck Brew Bar and Kitchen, everyone’s invited. Featuring a restaurant at one end, a vibrant bar at the other, and a cool bean bag area for chilling out, you’ll be spoilt […]
Winning formula: Black Beech Wine and Pizza Bar
that is hard to argue with. So, if you happen to become the new owner of a wine and pizza bar, you wouldn’t change the award-winning pizzas, right? That’s exactly the approach that Manpreet Singh and his team have taken at Oxford’s Black Beech Wine and Pizza Bar. This little gem is a North Canterbury […]
In high spirits: Herrick Creek Distillery
The words “moonshine” and “bootlegging” conjure up images of illegal stills in the Central Otago goldfields, and the clandestine distribution of distilled alcohol. There is however nothing clandestine or illicit about the award-winning “Moonshine” that Tom Finn (pictured) creates at the Herrick Creek Distillery. Tom’s great-grandfather was a true bootlegger in Canada, so distilling runs […]
A toast to tradition: Colony
When Louisa Lorenzen met Johan Hansen in the 1860s on the Otago goldfields, she had no idea their romantic story would echo through the ages. Now, 160 years later, it’s embodied in The Proposal, a liqueur with suspended flakes of gold, symbolising the only gold Johan found, which he used to craft her wedding ring. […]
Staying safe in silly season
Drink spiking statistics in New Zealand are minimal, as is safety in many hospitality venues. Yet many women in New Zealand will have, or know of someone who has, experienced an incident along those lines. End-of-year work dos, pre- and post-Christmas catch-ups with friends and family, and celebratory events – it’s likely you have several […]
Manu’s Lomi Lomi Salmon
A delightful dish created by Manu Head Chef Jonathan Perrett, this is a favourite of the team there, and sure to become one of yours too. INGREDIENTS (serves 2): Cured Salmon: • 120g fresh salmon, cubed or thinly sliced • Ice bath: 400g rock salt, 200g sugar, 2.5L water Fish Marinade: • 2L gluten-free soy […]
Fusing flavours
If a trip to the Pacific Islands isn’t on the cards this year, try bringing those flavours to you, fusing them with your favourite foods. Culture is what makes so many cuisines popular, and local tastebuds are drooling for the fusion of Pacific, Asian, and Māori cuisine, thanks to Karen Hattaway’s Manu Restaurant and Bar. […]
The making of a master chef: Sunshine Cafe & Moonlight Bar
Food is joy, it brings people together. In Pegasus, a new café by day and bar by night serves delicious eats and an ever-changing experience thanks to one passionate chef. Tim Koh, owner and head chef of Sunshine Cafe & Moonlight Bar on Tahuna Street, discovered a love for cooking in university. Throwing everything he […]
A crazy good time: Crazy Horse Hammersley
When culture and cuisine combine, good times usually follow. When loved ones surround you, the celebration continues. Establishing itself as one of the city’s favourite venues, Crazy Horse Hammersley is becoming a go-to for entertainment and high energy. Share good times with friends and family, and delectable eats. Authentic Thai cuisine is blended with Kiwi […]
Summer dining summed up: Dux Dine
Fresh flavours, paired with taste-quenching cocktails, shared with friends and family is part of what summer is all about. Enjoy all this and more at one special oasis on Riccarton Road, encapsulating the feel of a European summer without you having to jump on a plane. At Dux Dine, sit with the sun shining in […]