Options galore: The Rowdy Kitchen
Since its opening in May, The Rowdy Kitchen has established itself as a quality dining destination in the northern suburb of Prestons, Christchurch. Owners Blair and Gabe McIntyre have brought a wealth of hospitality experience and created a relaxed environment providing a multitude of different dining spaces for customers. Whether it’s the intimate […]
Flavours & fun
Liesl Johnstone gets us up to the play on what’s hot in culinary circles for the upcoming year. It’s usually something bigger than hunger that drives us to eat out. Yes, there are different world cuisines that we individually gravitate toward, but eating out is all about the vibe. The tastes and tummy-filling […]
A Taste of Thailand: Lemongrass
Here is what you must do if you are after the most intimate Thai dining experience in a beautiful and idyllic setting. You head out to 56 Fletchers Road, Loburn, and call in on Lemongrass Authentic Thai Cuisine Lemongrass is the result of an 11 year-dream for manager and chef Sriamorn Reavill and […]
Dinner made easy: Richards Real Kitchen
Ever had those nights when you get home from work and the last thing you want do is prepare dinner? What if you were able to simply heat and eat beautifully prepared meals any of those nights? Well you can, thanks to Richard Till and the team at Richards Real Kitchen. With 22 […]
Loaves made with love: Artisan Bakehouse
There’s nothing quite like the smell and buttery taste of a loaf of delectable warm garlic bread. For Jason Scott, this taste has become a love affair and he and his team at Artisan Bakehouse Ltd are proud to be providing New Zealanders with the yummiest blend of garlic bread and butter around. […]
Fruit of the gods: Ataahua Wines
Amongst the many quatrains found in the Rubáiyát of Omar Khayyám, these words, written in the 11th century, have achieved immortality: “A loaf of bread, a jug of wine and thou beside me, singing in the wilderness…” Omar certainly had the perfect recipe for a contented life sussed – food, wine and your […]
Frolic Gastronomic: The Pedal Pusher
There’s nothing like celebrating warmer, balmier days than to wave bye-bye to winter foods, as they head off to their well-deserved hibernation period, and welcome in the lighter, fresh ’n’ flavoursome fare of a spring/summer season. Over at The Pedal Pusher, Addington, they’re very excited to present to customers their hot-off-the press spring […]
Eight… & still counting: Black & White Coffee Cartel
Talking to Bink Bowler, the man behind our city’s Black & White Coffee Cartel, you immediately understand why Christchurch is beginning to look pretty darned amazing; while many post-earthquakes wrung their hands in despair, Bink saw it as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity not to be wasted. “We’ve got no choice; we’ve got to go […]
A spring salad: Recipes
Cold shrimp salads are the perfect accompaniment to spring meals. With prawns, fresh avocado, fresh dill, avocado, green onion and celery, it packs as much nutritional punch as it does deliciousness. Ingredients 700g raw prawns deveined, in shell 2 sprigs of dill 1 bay leaf 2 tsp salt Fresh cracked black pepper About […]
Five-star finesse: Continental Catering
Catering to South Island’s most exquisite events, Continental Catering Ltd has an unsurpassed reputation, with five-star finesse. Known for fine cuisine and exceptional delivery service, Continental Catering also works in partnership with many Christchurch venues. Christchurch Gondola, Tait Technology Centre, The Arts Centre plus the Christchurch Art Gallery all offer fine dining, prepared […]
