One of life’s pleasures: Fiddlesticks
If eating is one of life’s pleasures then dining out is a delight and where better to reward yourself for good lockdown behaviour than inviting and stylish Fiddlesticks in the heart of the Arts Precinct? The cosy intimate dining spaces are complemented by the roaring fire in the courtyard outside. Open from 9am until […]
Best local food delivery service: Delivery Express
Over the last month or so, takeaways and food delivery services have been working hard to try and safely feed the hungry mouths of the locals. Make your next purchased meal a breeze by ordering from Christchurch’s very own Delivery Express and in the process support local. We caught up with founder of the company […]
Smoothie Moves
Smoothies – a breakfast lifesaver that packs a nutritional punch like no other. When made with the right ingredients, they can offer almost all of your required daily vitamins and minerals. What better way to start your day? Here are some of our favourite things to add to smoothies. FLAXSEEDS & CHIA SEEDS […]
A café collaboration: Purple Weka Cafe
Friends helping out friends, and businesses building each other up, is what Cantabrians do best. ‘ Café and bar owner Stu McDougall was eternally grateful to have his entrepreneurial buddy, Ben Hogg, weave some infamous Purple Weka magic online during lockdown. He kept loyal customers entertained, as nothing was coming out of the kitchen […]
Fare for the seasoned palate: Corianders Durham Street
The best quality real ethnic Indian food is synonymous with one restaurant in Canterbury, Corianders Indian Restaurant. Whether it’s the creamy butter chicken or a spicy vindaloo, there is fare for the most seasoned palate. Being the biggest doesn’t mean that the smallest details don’t get attention. That’s what’s great about Corianders; quality, […]
The perfect venue: Barkers Food Store
The iconic Kiwi brand that has retained its roots on the original family farm at the foot of the Southern Alps in Geraldine, marked its rich 50-year history by opening the beautiful Barker’s Foodstore & Eatery. The picturesque setting on the banks of the Waihi river, the impressive glass frame and a spacious interior unites […]
Weddings on a budget: Halswell Bakery
When it comes to the big day, you don’t need a big budget… that is if you head to Halswell Bakery! From simple, rustic style cakes, to beautiful fresh sandwich platters, the bakery offers a bespoke service so you can get exactly what you want for your engagement celebration, hen/stag do, the wedding day, or […]
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 […]
A travelling feast: TwentyFour Catering
‘Have kit will travel’ is the mantra of Twentyfour Catering. Weddings all over the South Island are a speciality, and owner and chef Chantelle Quinn can conjure the feast of your dreams anywhere, often with just two ovens and a barbeque. “We are very versatile and we have said yes to every location […]
Foodie favourites: Bangers ‘n’ Bacon
Bangers ‘n’ Bacon was born organically when Pete Nolan decided to create additive-free meat products for his children, whose food allergies meant sausages and bacon were banned in their household. Not wanting to face a life without some of his favourite foods, Pete began producing different recipes, with the challenge of not using […]
