Delicious duo: One Ninety Nine
Only one hour from Christchurch, one ninety nine is a café and espresso bar that’s tucked into an alleyway at 199 Burnett Street, Ashburton. “We’ve been told there’s a definite Wellington and Wanaka vibe going on here, so that speaks volumes,” says owners Gareth and Jamie Cadogan. Gareth and wife Jamie have worked […]
No ordinary café: Good Street Deli
Artistic sweet pastries and (almost) too good looking to eat handcrafted chocolates sit alongside an exceptional menu and cabinet food offerings at Good Street Deli. Tucked inside the Opus Building on Moorhouse Avenue, new owners have reinvigorated the eatery – offering a creative high tea and have just introduced a $10 weekend breakfast […]
The tipple effect
Late summer is the perfect time to whip out all the refreshing cocktail concoctions many mastered during the infamous lockdown. Whether you need a refresher or additional recipes to add to your repertoire, Metropol has collated cocktails of choice so you can sip away the last of the long, warm summer days. […]
Restaurant quality pasta, at home: Pasta Vera
Christchurch’s Pasta Vera not only supplies the country’s top eateries with fresh pasta, but is on a mission to help Kiwis achieve restaurant-quality pasta dishes at home. Its delicious and high-quality offering now extends to a new retail range, vegan options – and even a celebrity collaboration. The new retail range of fresh […]
Almond Meringue Torte recipe
COOK 1.5 | SERVES 10 Meringue nut layer 75g (½ cup) roasted almonds 4 egg whites 250g (1½ cups) icing sugar 1 tbsp white vinegar 30g (¼ cup) unsweetened Dutch cocoa powder Filling 600ml (2½ scant cups) thickened (whipping) cream 75g (½ cup) roasted almonds, chopped 100g dark chocolate, finely chopped 135g (1 cup) […]
A market with a twist: The Gatewood Market
A family market tucked into the quaint village of Tai Tapu is growing each month; offering a child- (and dog) friendly atmosphere which doesn’t skimp on creativity. Just months old, the Gatewood Market has over 50 stalls and vendors. Arranged in a circle around a cluster of trees which host a coffee cart, children’s’ […]
New cafe the place to be: Taste of Kiwi
A delicious stop-off on any drive through Springfield, Taste of Kiwi café is a new venture for Cam Clark and Kristina Squires. And the couple are overdelivering on their pledge to serve the best of Kiwi cuisine, community, and hospitality. Not only are the couple determined to create a hub for the community […]
Food for thought: Charli & Coco
As Michelle Freeman and her daughter Charli began to expand their pet family, they became increasingly concerned about the unnecessary and extensive use of plastic packaging particularly with regards to pet food and treats. And as a result, Charli & Coco was established. As a way of reducing waste, the luxury pet boutique […]
Leftover heroes
The day is done, and your culinary skills might start to feel depleted – while your fridge is probably anything but. Don’t let those delicious leftovers go to waste by creating new and exciting meals with less effort and less trips back to the post-public holiday supermarket. Here are Metropol’s ideas for making the most […]
Asian style lettuce cups: Beef + Lamb NZ
Delicious and bursting with flavour, these Asian style lettuce cups are perfect served as a healthy lighter meal. We also like to use smaller lettuce cups to create bite sized tasty morsels and serve on a large platter at the next summer barbecue gathering. If you like to add a bit of heat be plentiful […]