Cocktail candy: Arewa Treats

Sometimes it is too early for a drink, or you are still stuck in the office and need an afternoon pick-me-up. Artisan-crafted cocktail and wine candies are the next best thing. The Arewà Treats’ gummies boast flavours of your favourite drink without the alcohol, giving you that extra burst to make it to the weekend. […]

Drink, dine or stay: The Golden Mile

Whether you are looking for a place to meet with friends, cosy accommodation for a night away, or simply a delicious Sunday brunch, there’s a place that has it all. Templeton’s Golden Mile Motel, Tavern, and Restaurant is just the place to dine, drink or stay. Restaurant Family-friendly and serving delicious food for all to […]

Mandeville St cafe magic: Mandeville Street Kitchen

Amazing food, great coffee and friendly, smiling staff are the hallmarks of a successful cafe and that’s where Mandeville Street Kitchen ticks all the boxes. New street signage points the way to this small yet popular cafe on Mandeville Street in Riccarton, while inside is a tempting array of edibles, either made on-site, or in […]

Enjoy good times: Sprig and Fern Merivale

Dubbed ‘the best little local’, an English pub vibe in a century-old building is alive with friendly faces. I ts classic timber flooring weaves through alcoves, tables, booths, leaners, couches, and the sunroom-nook, through to two outside decks, at Merivale Sprig and Fern Tavern on St Albans Street. “Between Craig and I, there’s always one […]

Fruity salads

Cool, crisp summer salads are an ideal way to make the most of summer fruits. Melons, berries, cherry tomatoes, cherries, and stone fruits such as peaches, nectarines, plums and avocados combine beautifully with fresh, seasonal produce to create vibrant medleys of texture and flavour. Down through the decades some combinations, such as the Waldorf salad, […]

Garden festivities: Chateau on the Park

The best parts of the festive season include wining and dining, getting together with friends, celebrating and indulging. As we head into the silly season, with warmer days arriving, it’s time to book in a few special outings. Whether it’s the annual family lunch, your end-of-year work dinner or a get-together with old friends, choosing […]