Mastering climate control: Gavin Lowe Energy
Weather extremes in Canterbury made getting year-round temperature control for a high-end, high country restaurant an exercise in innovative hot water and air-conditioning expertise. For most of us, the intricacies of temperature control are the last thing on our minds when we take our seats at a high-end restaurant for a special occasion. […]
Te Kaha the home of local food
It’s no longer a question of ‘should I eat before the game?’ Now the big question is ‘which of the 25 local food and beverage stadium eateries should I choose?’ The stadium’s open concourse will feature local favourites, including Bacon Bros, Pedro’s Lamb, and Lyttleton-based Arbour Woodfired Pizza. With views of the field […]
Cocktail in a can: Limoncello
A glass of limoncello – its cheerful yellow hue from the zest of fresh lemons – is enough to brighten any dull day. Now, it comes in a can. Great innovators, the Van der Plas family at Sovrano Limoncello in Christchurch have taken the spritz cocktail of limoncello, sparkling wine and soda water, […]
Culverden comfort: Red Post Café
It’s a perfect time of year to take a road trip up to Hanmer Springs and enjoy its activities before winter sets in. One of the true delights of a road trip is pulling up to a roadside café to sample its coffee and food fare. Such a gem is Red Post Café […]
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