High time for high tea: The Store @ Tai Tapu

From fluffy scones to a legendary passionfruit slice, this Tai Tapu café’s handcrafted high teas are one of Canterbury’s most sought-after indulgences. The high tea experience at The Store @ Tai Tapu has quietly become one of Canterbury’s most popular treats.Since current owners Lesley and Peter Edwards, took over the beloved country café […]

Top of the South foodie’s tour

From character-rich cafés serving up classic Kiwi fare to beautifully restored taverns oozing with historic charm and hearty pub grub, and uber-modern eateries, dining at the top of the South Island is an exploration of sensational flavours, textures and artisanal food aroha. Here’s our guide to a foodie’s tour of the top of […]

Time to par-tee: X-Golf

Pair state-of-the-art golf simulators with free-flowing food and drink and you’ve got yourself the perfect par-tee. Got a stag or hen’s do on the horizon? X-Golf is your go-to. Both locations in Parklands and Avonhead serve up the best games, courses and mini challenges alongside a menu full of pub classics in a […]

We love love: Editor Nina Tucker

One of my favourite things to see when visiting a friend or family member’s home is their walls plastered in happy memories from the day they said I do. Each moment – the tender, the silly, the intimate – captures a couple’s happiest day. That joy is contagious, and every photo becomes better […]

Sharp thinking: Total Food Equipment

Cut to the chase in your kitchen with Total Food Equipment’s premium knife range. tfe.co.nz