Indulge in classic Greek cuisine
Dining out should always be a memorable experience. Comfortable surroundings, real hospitality, good wine, cocktails and mouth-watering cuisine all combine at the Athens Yacht Club making it an enjoyable occasion. This is “The Athens Experience”. Its specialty is Greek cuisine, offered with professional service and a family vibe. They have recently introduced a […]
Summer fish taco fiesta: United Fisheries
Taco ingredients: 16 small corn tortillas 700g hake/hoki/ Southern blue whiting 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp black pepper 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 Tbsp butter Taco toppings: 1/2 small purple cabbage 2 medium avocados, sliced 2 tomatoes, diced (optional) 1/2 diced red onion 1/2 bunch […]
Here, here, great beer: Wigram Brewing
They say life and beer are similar, for best results; chill and enjoy. Now imagine a ‘frosty one’ coming at you in the form of a masterfully brewed craft beer? Aah! Wigram Brewing Co. is no stranger to a crafty pivot because much like lockdown, the art of brewing requires time, endurance and […]
Dine out in style: Salt n Pepper
Decade after decade, the idyllic hamlet of Hanmer Springs has been a coveted destination for rest, relaxation and recharging the batteries. Renowned for its scenery, hot pools, walks, shopping, and eating establishments, time out is time well spent in this lush and picturesque resort. Nestled at the top end of town is café/restaurant/bar […]
Indulge in spring style: Viaduct
The Terrace is a landmark in the garden city; a place for gathering, socialising, and most importantly, enjoying great food and drinks. A modern tavern on level 1 of The Terrace has become a true dining destination in the heart of the city. Viaduct has an upmarket yet casual atmosphere and provides the […]
Your weekend off: Ballantynes Home Kitchen
We love the security of familiarity, that’s why we have routines, regular activities and even our favourite places to shop. With these things, we know what we’re getting. So, when a spanner is thrown in the works, like Covid-19 level changes, it throws us off-balance. The team at Ballantynes recognised the vacuum left […]
Celebrate in style
With the social season here, it is time to start planning the gatherings and festivities to celebrate (and boy is it needed this year!), so Metropol has pulled together some goodies that are sure to go down a treat. Fresh tipples Little Biddy pink gin, made with New Zealand cherries, is a perfectly […]
Return of a delicious delicacy: Red Post Cafe
The season of happiness has arrived. And we aren’t just talking about the warmer days. It is officially whitebait season! A delicacy that holds a special place in the hearts and bellies of Kiwis, a whitebait fritter is always a long-awaited delight that arrives along with spring. Red Post Café in Culverden is […]
Delectable Victorian treats: Penny Black Victorian Tearoom
Victorian society was renowned for its high tea. Scrumptious scones (with jam and cream), Battenberg cake, lemon posset and other traditional treats were all on the menu for the aristocracy. Those same delicacies are still highly regarded these days and high tea is often a treat for special occasions. In Christchurch, there’s nowhere […]
One for the road: Milton St Substation
Christchurch’s newest mobile bar truck is enroute. This ultra-rare 1969 Nissan Patrol travelled from the West Coast to Ōtautahi to continue its long working history. Clark Mauger from Milton St Substation sought out the genius behind some of Aotearoa’s best bar truck restorations, Flaxton Iron (led by Glen O’Neill), to spruce it up […]
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