Taking root: Q&A with the couple behind Lyttleton’s Roots Restaurant
From an unassuming two-storey building on the main street of Lyttelton, a small restaurant is turning out some of the best food in the country. Headed by Giulio and Christy Sturla, Roots opened in London St in 2012 and has been making culinary waves in the port-side town. Metropol talks to the couple behind this […]
Winter wonders: nine things guaranteed to get you out and loving Christchurch this winter
The temperatures have begun their downward descent and winter is on the seasonal horizon. But that’s no reason to hunker down at home. Without the evolutionary need to hibernate like our animal ancestry, there’s still plenty to do and see to make the most of the chilly season. Here are our top picks! Rise and […]
Romance revisited: the wonderfully whimsical story of Rebecca and the RLS Redesigned Boutique
Once upon a time, Rebecca Swindell was in her local St Vincent de Paul shop when she spied a shelf of vintage lace and fabric remnants. “The needlework, the hours of love that had gone into creating these beautiful pieces… imagine if they ended up in landfill!” Rebecca returned home with her tablecloths, pillowcases and […]
A soul-ful salon: Soulstyle Organic Hair Salons are the easy going environmentally friendly salons you need to check out
The vibe is chill, the feeling is restorative and the products are eco friendly at the two Soulstyle Organic Hair Salons owned and operated by Deanna and Greg Campbell. Blending authenticity with style to bring you the uplifting but calming experience that every hair appointment should be. Locally roasted Switch Organic espresso is brewed for […]
Sweet Taste of Success: We talk to Cake Goddess Bree Scott of Glamour Cake
Bree Scott’s successful foray into baking has been a glamourous one since her sweet treats went viral last year. We talk to the proud owner of Glamour Cake about the sweet taste of success. How did all this start? My baking career started when I finished high school. At the time I wasn’t sure what […]
