Time for a revival: Urban Revival
Urban Revival’s mission has always been to use food to create community and to have a good time. During these times of uncertainty, they are excited to be able to welcome guests again to provide both! Hankering for a taste of good quality food prepared by someone else? Then visit Urban Revival for […]
How & why you should support local
It’s time for us all to band together and help Canterbury get back on its feet. That means buying, eating and traveling local. We’ve put together a few ways you can get behind the cause. SOS Café is a not-for-profit initiative set up for local businesses in New Zealand during the pandemic. You […]
Simple done beautifully
The philosophy at Culverden’s Red Post Café is all about simple food cooked beautifully. Locals keep coming back to enjoy the quality coffee and delicious menu options, all set amongst the picturesque country villa surroundings. For more than 12 years, a long-time favourite dish has been the Salmon Souffle, a secret recipe that contains […]
Time for an autumn feast!
Die-hard fans of the Purple Weka Café & Bar know their fave dish is always on the menu, hence the beeline to the awesome central oasis at 48 Fitzgerald Avenue. Owner Stu McDougall daren’t retire his creamy mushrooms on ciabatta from the menu. There’s nothing nicer in autumn than a feast of juicy mushrooms piled […]
A sweet empire
Oonagh Browne’s love affair with chocolate has been more rich, intense and satisfying than for most. In fact, she says, it saved her life. We catch up with the queen of chocolate about why she believes eight cacao beans a day keeps the doctor away. Irish-born Oonagh had been climbing the corporate ladder […]
A lush garden retreat
Ashburton’s Lushington Garden Gifts and Café is a trove of pleasure. Delighting the senses, it’s the ideal break on a journey, the perfect destination itself for a few hours’ treat with friends, or a soul-restoring solo escape. The garden centre is award-winning and you can see why, with its beautiful displays, and a […]
Foodie Heaven: Craft Room Cafe
Found in the new Maltworks complex in the Heathcote Valley, Craft Room Café is locally owned and operated by Hannah, a hands-on food lover who makes sure no customer leaves hungry. Craft Room Café is run by a small team who take the time to get to know their regular customers and strive […]
Iconic cafe the place to be: Brigitte’s
Nestled in the heart of Merivale for over 45 years, Brigitte’s is an iconic and well-loved café. With loyal customers visiting from all over the city and distant shores, many of their regulars include generations from the same families. “We have people who came in as children with their parents and […]
Culverden’s culinary oasis: Red Post Cafe
With the days getting longer and the nights shorter, now is as good a time as any to enjoy some spring dining and quality eats with your nearest and dearest at Culverden’s Red Post Café. Situated on Highfield Street and facing onto SH7, Red Post Café, in its beautiful restored villa, has been the […]
Takahe Takes Off
One of Christchurch’s historic masterpieces has reopened its doors as a friendly and welcoming café, bar and community hub, with Cashmere couple Andrew and Kay Male at the helm. The building, inside and out, is really something special. The Sign of the Takahe was founded by naturalist Harry Ell and was one of […]