A coffee bean scene: Caffe 1808

What do you look for in a café? Good coffee, a nice atmosphere, and delicious eats would be at the top of most lists. Going beyond expectations on those fronts and offering much more, is Caffe 1808 in Waterloo Business Park. Walk through their doors and be immediately hit by the distinct aroma […]

Inspired by the season: Fig Restaurant

Winter is lurking and the temperature is changing, and so are our palates. Light dishes and salads are less favourable at this time of year, while more filling hearty meals take priority. Fig Restaurant at The Elms Hotel’s newly appointed head chef Matt Davis is designing an updated seasonal menu. He’s ready to bring […]

A better build journey: Archipro

Planning a home renovation or build? Connect with the industry’s best designers, architects, builders, suppliers, and more at this exclusive event. Building and renovation projects can be daunting, especially if it’s your first try. The more help you can get, the better. If you can go beyond that and meet the people behind […]

Local Sheepskin Artisans: Bowron Sheepskins

Wool is a local product, found all over the country. It only makes sense when shopping for New Zealand wool pieces, to source them from a local business. A sheepskin’s unique patterns and natural colours are made even more beautiful through a tanning and dyeing process. With decades in the industry, the Bowron name […]

Herb-crusted Roast Lamb with seasonal vegetables

Warming with a kick, this deliciously herby recipe puts a tasty twist on a typical roast meal. Ingredients • Lamb rack 1 lamb rack 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped 2 Tbsp fresh thyme, chopped 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper, to […]

A Trip to Osaka: Tanoshi

There’s a new izakaya restaurant at 93 Cashel Street and they’re serving up authentic award-winning Japanese fare in an intimate setting. Matty Yates and Scott Stevens are bringing their more than 30 years’ experience in hospitality around the world to the people of Christchurch with Tanoshi. On top of the extensive Japanese tapas […]