Win with Metropol: Madam Sass Wine
We have two sassy bottles of Madam Sass to give away. Madam Sass pays homage to heroines from Central Otago’s gold rush era; gutsy women who held little regard for the establishment and relished taking risks. An enticing pinot noir full of attitude, style and extravagance, its aromas of decadent spice and sweet cherry are […]
The free range cook: one on one with Annabel Langbein
She’s one of the country’s most beloved cooks, with a cooking style that is as down to earth as her personality. Metropol talks to Annabel Langbein as she tours the country lending her talented hand to a range of worthy causes such as Life Education Trust Canterbury. How did your love of cooking and baking […]
Win with Metropol: Annabel Langbein cookbook Essential Volume Two: Sweet Treats for Every Occasion
In Essential Volume Two: Sweet Treats for Every Occasion, bestselling New Zealand cookbook author Annabel Langbein shares her best-ever versions of just about every sweet recipe you could dream of. Featuring everything from nostalgic baking classics to modern vegan desserts, this comprehensive compendium is the only book you’ll ever need to bring a little sweetness […]
What is clean eating: taking a look at the basic nutritional principles behind the trend
Global empires have been built on the premise. Instagram influencers are courting the attention and affection of millions with their disciplined adherence to its principles. There are books, blogs and food bags dedicated to the cause. In short, cleaning is a food frenzy: but what, exactly, is it? At its heart, it is a very […]
A special mothers’ menu: Caesars Restaurant and Bar for Mother’s day dining
We owe our existence to mothers. If it weren’t for them, we would not be here today. That is why Caesars Restaurant and Bar in Northwood Supa Centa puts all its effort into making mothers feel extra special on Mother’s Day, including a complimentary drink. If she isn’t a ‘Breakfast in bed’ type of woman, […]
A sporty spot: The Horse and Jockey on Yaldhurst Rd
At 8 Yaldhurst Road, a hop, skip and a jump from Riccarton race course, you’ll find a great place to not only have a cold beer and some great food, but perhaps some top accommodation too! The Horse and Jockey is a popular little spot with great deals for those looking for more than just […]
Triumph at the Terraces: checking out Dux De Lux Group’s latest venture Terrace Tavern
I recently joined Richard Sinke and Lisa O’Brien Sinke, owners of the Dux De Lux Group, for a chat – and a taste – of the new Terrace Tavern at 134 Oxford Terrace, the area once known as ‘the strip’. The style of TT reminded me of a great mid-west bar and restaurant. Straying far […]
Winter eats: get inspired to eat healthy this winter
Conventional wisdom has it that in lieu of thermals and scarves, the cooler temperatures trigger a biological change that make animals inclined to eat higher quantities of energy-dense food to keep warm. And, although we humans may not put on our own winter coats in this evolutionary sense, fact is cooler temperatures, fewer daylight hours […]
A beautiful butchery: The Butcher’s Mistress is the darling of Rangiora
Beautiful and sophisticated may not be the words you would associate with your local butcher, but then there are few similarities between The Butcher’s Mistress and most others of its kind. Halena Hitchcock opened the doors of the store in Rangiora’s High Street in October last year and, although the physical store is still in […]
Sweet taste of summer: have your very own gelato truck at your wedding with Gelato Roma
A summer wedding and gelato, who could ask for more? Gelato Roma Mobile brings award-winning gelato and sorbet to your city or country wedding in a picturesque trailer, which features clean lines and more than a hint of Italian style. Owners and ‘Gelatologists’ Margaret Parisi and Blair Poland say their sorbets and gelatos, espresso and […]
