Hali Bar & Bistro

Christchurch. Ocean-themed sophisticated bistro and bar serving delectable, sustainable seafood and exceptionally…

BAR BITES / CIVIL AND NAVAL

When Louis Dyer first opened Civil and Naval right after the earthquakes it was important to him that it was a place to…

STAR MAN

Did he just say curried pineapple ice cream? Yes he did. Ryan Henley, chef de cuisine at Pescatore, explains that it’s…

The Birdwood

CHRISTCHURCH. The Birdwood is a beacon in the night while all around is sepia, sleepy and quiet. Enter this food nest…

Super Natural

Spring is a difficult time of year when cooking seasonally. Nothing is quite ready, yet after a cold winter of heavy,…

5th Street

CHRISTCHURCH. Already seduced during a few visits to the bar at 5th Street for drinks before dinner elsewhere, I was…

SHINE ON

Of the current buzzwords, ‘passion’ is tossed around with abandon these days, but when Simon Levy describes his dish of…

The Grey Robin

CHRISTCHURCH. Dinky New Regent St shops tend to do the Dr Who Tardis thing, seeming much larger than they should be…