Heroic herbs
Fragrant and flavourful, herbs are a secret weapon in any cook’s culinary arsenal. If you’re tempted to pass on these aromatic, tasty stalks because they require some TLC to grow, or can seem superfluous to requirements when browsing the supermarket shelves, we urge you to reconsider. Here are Metropol’s tips for adding these pint-sized powerhouses […]
Causing a Stir: Stir Cafe
The beautifully restored Christchurch historic tram is a renowned city attraction that brings joy to riders aboard the family-friendly journey. It is at the iconic New Regent Street stop you will find Café Stir, waiting to subdue your hunger and quench your thirst with its creative and artistic offerings. With a cosy atmosphere, delicious […]
Generous, genuine Greek: The Athens Yacht Club
Passion to create an authentic Greek experience is translated into every aspect of The Athens Yacht Club restaurant. Here, the head chef has perfected owners Emilios and Rebecca Kotzikas’ family recipes, staff greet you with a genuine smile, and the atmosphere mimics a Greek family meal. Emilios and Rebecca are driven by a […]
Highway haven: Cafe Mayfield
When Kevin and Gaye Monson decided to retire from their long years of running a take-away and grocery store in Mayfield, their daughter, Deborah McCormick, bought the business and immediately got to work on updating it, beginning with a name change to Café Mayfield. In those three years since the purchase, Deborah has […]
Ripe & ready
A day of indulging in the spoils of one of the world’s finest wine and food producing regions is on the agenda for those heading to Ripe next month. The Wānaka Wine and Food Festival is a celebration of the best of Central Otago’s rich culture and cuisine. More than 30 vendors are […]
Feta, pea and mint crustless quiche
This light and minty crustless quiche is lifted by the salty feta. Perfect for a packed lunch, it will also keep well in the fridge for up to two days. Serve warm or cold with a lightly dressed mixed salad. PER SERVING 340 cals | PROTEIN 17g | CARBS 5.5g | FAT 27.5g […]
Fun on the Peninsula
Summer is undoubtedly dubbed festival season, because what better excuse is there to indulge in great food, tasty tipples, and toe-tapping tunes than warm weather. And the family friendly Banks Peninsula Festival on February 20 is serving up all those crucial ingredients. The event at Orton Bradley Park is about showcasing all things […]
Grilled Bluff Oysters
When grilling oysters, you need to pick a species that is robust enough to stand up to the heat. The firmness of Bluff oysters makes them perfect for popping onto a barbecue with a spoonful of dressing or compound butter. This recipe comes from the early pop-up days of Hiakai. INGREDIENTS 50g thick-cut pancetta, cut […]
Leftovers lead the way
Creating new dishes from last night’s (or the night before’s) leftovers is nothing new. But creating whole new products from the remnants of meals past? Welcome to the world of edible upcycling. Food upcycling – where new edible products are created from leftovers, by-products and surplus food waste – is tipped to become […]
Powering up plants for 2021
Including more plants on your plate is nothing new, but the global appetite for meat alternatives is tipped to just keep growing in 2021. A win for your health, and the environment, it’s hard to fault this trending food philosophy. So here are Metropol’s suggestions on how to up your plant intake and add a […]