Local Lincoln gem: The Sparrow
Serving refined fusion flavours, this neighbourhood eatery is already a firm favourite. Just seven months ago, The Sparrow spread its wings in the heart of Lincoln and is already a dining destination making locals proud. Born from the success of its sister restaurant Amore in Halswell, this is where fine dining meets the […]
The perfect partnership: The Hilltop x 5th Street
After years of extensive renovations, Brent and Kim Robertson stood at The Hilltop, admiring the view while enjoying a celebratory glass of bubbles, and asked the big question: who’s going to do this place justice? The answer was obvious: 5th Street Restaurant. It’s a partnership that makes sense. The Hilltop has the jaw-dropping […]
The taste you love: Cocoa Black
Enjoy your favourite local neighbourhood café in unique locations all across the city. With Cocoa Black, your local coffee is always just around the corner. Seven locations across Christchurch means your favourite can be enjoyed anywhere. Café owner Yong Ren says he didn’t imagine opening multiple cafés. “I never planned to open more […]
Party place: The Elmwood Trading Co
Whatever your celebration of choice – birthday, anniversary, wedding, seminar, book launch, or other – one Christchurch venue is impossible to pass up. Restaurateurs Marty and Naomi Fuller know how to serve up a good time. With a bevy of hospitality accolades under their belt, their award-winning tavern, The Elmwood Trading Co, is […]
Taking the cake
What kind of cakes are going down a treat at Christchurch weddings? Here’s a sweet taster… The traditional wedding cake dates back thousands of years to the age of the Romans, when the groom would break a loaf of bread over the bride’s head as a symbol of good luck. Since then, it […]
Beer bread
With its lightly sweet flavour, buttery beer bread is a classic loaf made by dads on camping trips across the world. One of the simplest breads you can make, beer bread has just six ingredients: flour, baking powder, table salt, sugar, beer, and melted butter. Beer, of course, is the hero. The type […]
Cowboy caviar
This is footy food at its finest – fresh and crunchy with no cutlery needed. When dad puts his feet up to watch the game, count on cowboy caviar to keep his energy high. INGREDIENTS 15-20 cherry tomatoes 2 avocados 1 red onion 1 can black beans 2 cups canned corn kernels, or […]
Hospitality’s holy grail: Auditing Solutions
Canterbury’s hospitality scene is flourishing – with many successful businesses juggling multiple sites and registration fees. The solution? A single food control plan and team of local food and safety experts. Working closely with food businesses to verify that food control plans are both compliant with the Food Act 2014 and well-suited to […]
Eat. Drink. Gather: Two Fat Possums
Looking for a venue for your next work do? Celebrating a milestone birthday? This West Melton favourite does it all. Just a 30-minute drive from the Christchurch city centre, Two Fat Possums in Selwyn’s West Melton offers a great location for your next event. A curated menu for brunch and dinner offers their […]
Private parties perfected: Crowne Plaza Christchurch
If you need a truly elevated space for special gatherings, read on for a sophisticated hidden gem… More than a venue, 1851 Social Bar and Lounge was crafted with elevated events in mind. Exquisite surroundings coupled with impeccable hosting and a tantalising menu promises that this is an ideal place for your next […]
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