Calls for coffee: Coffee Worx
It’s that time of year; people are dreaming about and planning their Christmas holidays. Head to the bach, go camping, tramping, caravanning, or just rent a house in the best destination, the Kiwi summer is beautiful, but it’s better with a coffee in your hand. At your home away from home, the team […]
Posh Picnics
Shake the dust off your picnic basket and get it prepped for summer. One blueprint to creating a fairy tale picnic, that will taste fantastic and look great in photos too, is colour, colour, and more colour. Just as dopamine dressing can benefit your mood, dopamine eating may uplift your day, especially with […]
Setting the scene
Inviting friends and family for lunch is a popular way to catch up, especially during the holiday season when there’s more time to prepare, and to socialise. Whether you’re having two or 20 guests, setting the table doesn’t have to be a time consuming task. Planning is one of the pillars to hosting […]
Summer Ceviche
Ceviche is a South American dish of fish cured in citrus juices and a staple of the Peruvian cuisine. It makes a tasty summer dish, easy to prepare, fresh, vibrant and bursting with flavour. This version is inspired by Nikkei restaurant Head Chef Alvaro Barros’ passion for fishing. During the summer months you […]
Pre-show dining: Crowne Plaza
No matter how magnificent the show, the evening isn’t complete without perfect pre-show dining. The divine Market Place Restaurant at Crowne Plaza is just a five minute walk from three of Christchurch’s premier performance venues: Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch Town Hall, and The Piano. Market Place’s popular pre-show menu is available between 5.30 […]
Cocktail with Lammermoor pink gin
Ingredients 3 mls Lammermoor Pink Gin 2 Tbsp lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 1/2 Tbsp raspberry syrup 1 egg white Fresh or freeze-dried raspberries Raspberry Syrup Add 1 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a pot. Stir over medium heat until the sugar has dissolved. Reduce heat to low, add 1/2 cup […]
Cocktail candy: Arewa Treats
Sometimes it is too early for a drink, or you are still stuck in the office and need an afternoon pick-me-up. Artisan-crafted cocktail and wine candies are the next best thing. The Arewà Treats’ gummies boast flavours of your favourite drink without the alcohol, giving you that extra burst to make it to […]
Drink, dine or stay: The Golden Mile
Whether you are looking for a place to meet with friends, cosy accommodation for a night away, or simply a delicious Sunday brunch, there’s a place that has it all. Templeton’s Golden Mile Motel, Tavern, and Restaurant is just the place to dine, drink or stay. Restaurant Family-friendly and serving delicious food for […]
Mandeville St cafe magic: Mandeville Street Kitchen
Amazing food, great coffee and friendly, smiling staff are the hallmarks of a successful cafe and that’s where Mandeville Street Kitchen ticks all the boxes. New street signage points the way to this small yet popular cafe on Mandeville Street in Riccarton, while inside is a tempting array of edibles, either made on-site, […]
Enjoy good times: Sprig and Fern Merivale
Dubbed ‘the best little local’, an English pub vibe in a century-old building is alive with friendly faces. I ts classic timber flooring weaves through alcoves, tables, booths, leaners, couches, and the sunroom-nook, through to two outside decks, at Merivale Sprig and Fern Tavern on St Albans Street. “Between Craig and I, there’s […]
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