Wigram’s must-visit: Le Bakermen Cafe and Bakery
From classic Kiwi favourites to fresh, modern ideas with a twist, the impressive range of scrumptious options at Le Bakermen Café and Bakery in Wigram makes it well worth a visit. Creating familiar dishes with an added flair, owner Will Leung opened the vibrant eatery in March and describes his baking as ‘using […]
The perfect place: Lushingtons Garden, Gifts and Cafe
If you are looking for a great day out to banish those winter blues then Lushingtons Garden, Gifts and Café at Tinwald, Ashburton is your ideal destination. Only an hour from Christchurch, it’s the perfect place to catch up with friends for coffee and something scrumptious, browse exquisite giftware, or wander through the […]
Environmental Eating
As food moves to the forefront of sustainability, we’re starting to look more critically at not just the nutritional content of our foodie buys, but their overall environmental impact too. With our food – from what we eat to how it is grown – accounting for more carbon emissions than transport, our culinary […]
Chocolate Brioche Buns – Recipe
INGREDIENTS For the dough: 400ml milk 110g butter 3 tsp active dried yeast 110g caster sugar 750g plain flour 1/2 tsp salt 2 tsp ground cardamom 1 large free-range egg, beaten For the filling: 50g softened butter 50g caster sugar 200g dark Lindt chocolate, finely grated Additional melted chocolate or chocolate sauce for […]
Sweet new chocolate craze: Patisserie Yahagi
Chocolate is arguably the most universally loved treat in the world. However, for the last 80 years just three types of chocolate – dark, milk and white have been available. This finally changed in 2017 with the exciting innovation of a fourth chocolate type. The name of this new style is Ruby Chocolate, […]
What’s in the cellar?
There’s a gentleman at FreshChoice Merivale’s Wine Cellar, Andy Gutschlag, who has a real understanding and appreciation for finding the perfect partnership between food and beverages. We caught up with Andy about his top tips. Can you tell us about yourself? I have spent most of my life in Christchurch. After graduating […]
The Fermentist’s sustainable mindset
The Fermentist Brewery and Taproom is a microbrewery in Christchurch committed to sourcing locally where possible. Sourcing locally is about creating shared value in business practices and supporting the local community and economy. It’s also about reducing emissions from the transport of ingredients. The team is committed to making a difference where it […]
Beyond the call of duty: The George
When it comes to The George, it’s all about the team behind the name. The George is one of New Zealand’s most treasured boutique hotels. It didn’t get to be one of the most recognised hotels for fine dining and luxury hotel accommodation without the tenacious efforts behind the scene of dedicated staff […]
Pumpkin Soup with Garlic Croutons – Recipe
It’s a comfort food time of year, but that doesn’t mean you need to eschew health. Here’s a simple winter soup bursting with flavour – and veges! INGREDIENTS For the soup 2 tablespoons olive oil 500g pumpkin, diced 1 medium potato, peeled and diced 1 head of corn 1 medium tomato, chopped 1 […]
New Kids on the Culinary Block
A clutch of exceptional new eateries have stamped their mark on the city in the last year and we’ve rounded up some of the best, just for you. 1. EARL A fine but casual dining atmosphere with a laid-back, buzzing vibe awaits at EARL, the city’s coolest little food-centric wine bar nestled in […]
