The season of entertaining
Entertaining shouldn’t seem a chore. If hosts are having fun, guests have a ticket to relax. Simple catering puts emphasis on friendships; not elaborate food. It’s great to make a sweet slice ahead of time; even better if it’s flourless for gluten-free or low-carb guests. Chocolate-based recipes that use ground […]
Serious Entertainment destination
Peter Walker heads into the city to check out the new flagship cinema complex and all its delicious offerings. Hoyts has returned to the CBD. Since the demolition of the Moorhouse Avenue cinema building, the city has waited patiently for a replacement. The wait has been well rewarded. EntX, on […]
Urban therapy: Melbourne’s calling
It’s the holiday time of year. Liesl Johnstone looks at why Melbourne is hot property for your travel itinerary. Almost-summer is as good a time as any for some Aussie urbanity; some Melbourne time. Wake up here, and things could definitely be worse. Straight from New Zealand, there are a […]
Building Your Future: Future Foundations Ltd
Would you pay full market price to build your new house if you didn’t have to? Future Foundations Ltd is a building company that saves you $50,000 to $80,000 on your fixed price build contracts compared to most housing companies in Christchurch. A breath of fresh air, Director Leon Forde […]
Bursting With Books: Piccadilly Bookshop
For 25 years, Piccadilly Bookshop has made sure quality bestsellers fill the stockings of Canterbury book lovers each Christmas. No matter who you’re buying for this year, there’s something in stock for everyone. The shelves are packed full of new releases, young adult novels, paperbacks, biographies, magazines, and cover a […]
On a roll: Q&A with Fleur Caulton
The founders of Queenstown’s Rata and four Madam Woo restaurants, Josh Emett and Fleur Caulton have been on a roll, hospitality speaking, with the shared vision and love of food that has seen both dining options become such a success. Now they’re heading new Asian fusion restaurant Hawker & Roll, […]
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