Cuisine

Your morning coffee or food fuel is more than just a side quest to your day. It’s an experience of kind smiles in a calming space, complemented by sublime flavours. Find that feeling within Café Elia, conveniently located in the Harcourts building on Ilam Road, tucked close to Fendalton Village. Warm greetings and inviting décor […]

Now there is a new, faster, and easier way for Christchurch diners to find and book a restaurant. Celebrating 10 years since its inception, the restaurant discovery platform First Table has helped transform the dining scene in New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom, connecting food lovers with incredible dining experiences. Since 2014, the platform […]

Located on the corner of East and Burnett Streets, this Ashburton restaurant offers a relaxed dining experience with a focus on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. The Fine Lion, a collaboration between Belinda and Matt Fine, reflects both the Fine family’s passion for hospitality and the lion from the Murney family crest, which is proudly engraved […]

Everyone needs a consistently wonderful Asian-fusion restaurant in their life; a place where flavours are stunning, staff are friendly, and the ambience is relaxed yet stylish. For five years now, Christchurch has been lucky to call The Dish restaurant one of those places. Enjoy everything from a mid-week lunch catch-up with friends to a business […]

With spring in full swing and Cup and Show week just around the corner, event season switches into top gear. If you have a Christmas gathering coming up, it’s time to contact Kayla Woolley, events manager at the Cashmere Club, to secure your booking at a venue that will please everyone. “The Garden Bar, which […]

Inspired by the owner’s roots in Chennai, this downtown favourite is beautifully decorated in a charming, South Indian style. Lush, colourful, and richly textured, the moment you step inside Tiger Baby, you will know you’re in for a good time. The food and drinks menus are fun and packed with character. A range of spiced […]

Crispy, golden brown and hearty, these German-style pancakes are great for breakfast, lunch, brunch or even a light dinner. They’re best served hot, with sweet or savoury sauces or toppings. INGREDIENTS 4 medium potatoes, peeled 2 Tbsp grated onion or chopped chives 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup plain flour 1/4 Tsp baking powder (optional) Pinch […]

The humble potato has long been a staple food for many cultures across the world, and it’s no wonder given its versatility. From fries to gnocchi, hash browns to oven baked, and dauphinoise to creamy mash, potatoes, or spuds, are found in most kitchens, making it a truly global food. The potato was domesticated in […]