Business Excellence Recognised
Coffee Worx recently won the North Canterbury Business Excellence Award for Hospitality and Tourism. Owners Deb and Ian Riach were thrilled to have their hard work, and that of their team, recognised with the judges describing their “good food, good coffee and a great business strategy” as impressive. The Canterbury-based coffee roastery produces […]
Bluebells Cakery
With Christmas right around the corner, Bluebells Cakery is excited to announce its range of festive treats for the holiday season, which are available for the first time nationwide. The festive collection brings together a combination of iconic Kiwi classics and Christmas novelties. Favourites include Bluebells Cakery’s most-loved shortbread, biscuit amaretti, rocky road, […]
Christmas goes ‘modern NZ’: Terra Viva
Iconic Christchurch store Terra Viva is a veritable mecca of all things Christmas, between the garden centre, the inspiring home and giftwares department, and the fully-licensed café. Metropol catches up with Terra Viva’s effervescent Peter Worsp about what we can expect to see decking the halls in 2018. Terra Viva Home & Garden […]
Culinary Oasis: Salt n Pepper
With a stunning view of Conical Hill, an outstanding menu and a selection of incredible beverages to choose from, it’s no surprise that everyone is flocking to Salt n Pepper while in Hanmer Springs to retreat and relax. With options for all tastes, vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, there is something special for everyone. Each […]
Savour Savoire: Savoire Café & Wine Bar
With a high standard of service and fabulous food, Savoire Café & Wine Bar is an institution in Merivale and is now looking better than ever after a recent refurbishment. New additions have been added to the menu complementing the ever-popular Eggs Benedict, Corn Fritter Stack and Antipasto Platters. Everything is made on […]
Back in Business: Universo Brasserie & Bar
Universo Brasserie & Bar’s new owners Madlen and Wayne Shaw are passionate about great food and impeccable service so it’s no wonder they couldn’t stay out of the hospitality industry for long. After a “few months off” in Europe, the couple say they are delighted to have found “the perfect opportunity” in Christchurch […]
Tasty traditional treats: Fork in Fresh
Take high quality ingredients, add in an experienced baker and chef, mix in a passion for producingtasty traditional fare and you have Fork in Fresh in Rolleston. There’s a demand for good food,” Fork in Fresh owner Angela Morrison says. “For us it’s all about using local products and producing traditional tasting food. […]
Sunshine & Silva: Silva Spoon Café
Walking into Silva Spoon Café on a dank wet Wednesday was like walking into brilliant sunshine. This new café on Riccarton Road has a natural airy brightness enhanced by the Scandi-meets-Kiwi aesthetic provided by the colourful upholstery, use of blonde wood, and the cast iron frame suspended from the ceiling and woven with […]
Old School Values: Bodycore Gym
Bodycore Gym is so much more than a fitness centre – it’s a community hub, where kindness and compassion are valued, and ordinary people aspire to reach their potential. Combining a café and a supplement shop, the newly opened 24/7 gym on Battersea St in Sydenham provides an inspirational and uplifting setting to […]
A Kiwi-as Café: Purple Weka Café
Purple Weka Café and Bar is one of Christchurch’s best relaxed weekend dining spots, where good fun and great service goes hand in hand with great Kiwi-style breakfasts and lunches. Located at 48 Fitzgerald Ave, the café has plenty of comfortable indoor and outdoor seating and onsite parking. It offers a stylish ambience […]