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 […]
Dressing for any occasion: Fashionworks
Ladies do you need a new outfit? Is there a special occasion on the horizon? Or maybe you’ve spring cleaned your wardrobe and have a few spare hangers to fill? The solution is a visit to Hanmer Springs and more specifically a chat with owner Alice Stielow and her team at FashionWorks. They’re […]
The people and places of Christchurch
The Christchurch Heritage Festival is an annual programme of community events coordinated by the Christchurch City Council. The festival has run continuously since the mid-1990s, apart from a hiatus of three years following the Christchurch earthquakes. This year’s theme is people and place – our stories revealed. The theme is an opportunity to […]
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 […]
Indulge in a luxury stay: Village Lake Luxury Apartments
We all deserve a little luxury and pampering especially after the winter, Covid-19 and lockdowns. One place where you will definitely receive that pampering is at Village Lake Luxury Apartments in Hanmer Springs. As you can see their middle name is “luxury” and that’s right down to the bathrobes that come with each […]
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