Classic nostalgic nosh: Purple Weka Cafe and Bar
Remember those traditional, tummy satisfying meals from childhood that made winter wickedly wonderful? Purple Weka Café & Bar is the place to go to reconnect with those delectable dishes we’ve all but forgotten. For that perfect weekend treat, sip a wine while savouring old-time favourites like lamb’s fry and bacon with slow roasted […]
Asian crème de la crème: Hoi An House
The flavours we crave now are fresh, tasty and exotic. Some of us are on a health kick, flexitarian, or looking for plant-based food, but all of us love the light, fragrant and just plain irresistible tastes of modern Asian cuisine. Street food is currently king and there is nowhere better to get […]
Monday Room Magic
It’s been a very merry month of May at The Monday Room, for they are in a triumphant frame of mind and are intent on celebration right through to June! With buildings coming down and new buildings rising around them post quakes, this valiant dining establishment has staunchly remained open for business, and […]
Vegetables take centre stage
Meat and three vege has long been a staple of Kiwi dinners, but it seems the culinary tables are turning. Vegetables are increasingly taking centre stage and not just for the vegetarians amongst us. We seem to be more open to a variety of vegetables that were once considered undesirable as we witness […]
Gorgeous food on the go: Gorgeous Food
At Gorgeous Food, the cabinets are full of delicious, quality homestyle pies, sandwiches and sweet treats that have all been lovingly prepared on-site. The specialist bakery, located at 68 Springs Road, has been open since 2005, catering to hungry locals and those after a quick, delectable bite to eat on the go. Owner […]
On the grapevine
Raise a glass! It’s time to toast the most popular wine trends of 2019. Is more rosé on the way or is riesling the next big thing? We’ve got a sneak peek – after all, we heard it on the grapevine! Pink power Drumroll please… rosé is here to stay! Not only reserved […]
Marvellous Meatballs: Balls & All
It seems like an impossibly glamorous occupation, to travel the world playing polo, so why did Alex Rowland-Jones and George Cooper-Dixon give it all up to sell meatballs? After years on the road, tired of living out of suitcases, the call of home was too strong to resist and they decided to come back to […]
Spumone Ice-Cream Cake – Recipe
A much-loved dessert in southern Italy, spumone is a simple dome or loaf-shaped ice-cream cake, served sliced into wedges. INGREDIENTS 50g savoiardi biscuits 60ml espresso coffee (or milk), cooled GELATO 4 cups full-cream (whole) milk 200g sugar 100g 70 percent dark chocolate, roughly chopped 30g unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup pouring (single/light) cream […]
First is more: First Table
Eating out is a luxury, so discovering new dining experiences with limited ‘fun-funds’ can often feel risky for restaurant-goers. First Table reduces the financial risk of trying somewhere new by offering an incentive to dine early, creating a win-win experience for foodies and restaurants alike. If you haven’t heard of it yet, First […]
Swapping vegan for pegan
Move over keto – there’s a new food fad dubbed the ‘pegan’ diet and it’s working its way to the top, promising to promote optimal health through the ultimate combination of benefits from two popular eating regimes – paleo and vegan. While the two styles may seem like they’re at odds, the main […]
