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WHAT’S HOT CHRISTCHURCH Issue 1 CEO/Director Andrea Rickerby Editor Isaac Wilson Sub Editor Ben Allan Senior Designer Darlene Mineault Web Design & Development Tristan Brehaut Account Manager Derek Thorp

EDITOR’S NOTE

Accounts Administrator Claire Ross

Welcome to Christchurch – the city that rocks (occasionally!) – now famous the world over for our devastating earthquakes and our quirky, ingenious and outside the box (or should that be container?) solutions to getting on with life. With the unique opportunity to experience a city on the rebuild, you’ll find a lot to love here. This city is jam-packed with exciting discoveries and numerous ‘only in Christchurch’ type experiences (hint: you’ll wanna take a camera with you everywhere!), from Re:START Container Mall and funky Gap Filler initiatives through to hip bars and restaurants, and world-class dining and shopping. Bounded by the Southern Alps, miles of endless coastline, vineyards and braided rivers, Christchurch offers a whole lot of spectacular scenery and activities both inside and out of the city, and this publication is designed to make sure you don’t miss a thing. Enjoy the ride! Isaac Wilson Editor

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Contents WHAT’S HOT CHRISTCHURCH | ISSUE 1 06 THE WIZARD’S WELCOME Greetings from Christchurch’s Arch-Wizard. 08 THIS IS CHRISTCHURCH Some one-on-one with the Garden City.

THE HOTNESS 12 WHAT’S ON IN THE CITY Events, gigs, festivals and concerts curated. 14 ONLY IN CHRISTCHURCH Kodak moments aplenty. 18 NEED TO KNOW The inside word on Christchurch.

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21 EAT LIKE A MASTER CHEF Culinary legend Andrew Brown shares his fave eating spots. 22 HOT BUYS Feel a shopping spree coming on? Let’s go! 24 ART & ABOUT Street art discoveries. 26 GOURMAND CITY Discover Christchurch’s gastronomic smorgasbord of artisanal goodness.

46 GASTRO PUBS Primo eats, skilled barkeeps and sweet tunes are all hallmarks of the city’s pub scene. 50 RESTAURANTS The what, where and why of the Christchurch dining scene. 68 BARS & NIGHTLIFE Looking for a quiet drink or a night on the tiles? This is where it’s at!

FOOD & DRINK

FASHION, BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE

32 CAFÉS The city’s café scene uptapped. 44 GOURMET GOODIES Meet the city’s tastemakers.

80 FASHION Shop the hottest looks with What’s Hot’s couture compass.

86 BEAUTY Hair, make-up, massage, beauty treatments and more. 90 LIFESTYLE Health and fitness, house, gifts and souvenirs.

WHAT’S ON 98 SOUND Gigs, concerts and general musical magic. 101 CULTURE HIT Whether it’s a laugh, thrilling theatre to the fringe and back or an art fix, you’ll find it here. 105 THE CANTERBURY ARTS TRAIL Artistic havens around the city.

106 SEE & DO From laid back to extreme – you’ll find an adventure for all tastes.

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ESSENTIALS 113 RESTAURANT MENUS Get a taste for some of the city’s finest eats. 128 CITY MAP Map out your day.

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MY CITY IS YOUR CITY Greetings fellow Earthlings, You are now in the only city in the world that has a real university-trained and government appointed resident Arch-Wizard. I have had a high profile since I arrived in Christchurch in 1974 since I enjoy nothing more than a friendly chat and the exchange of ideas. Recently some trainee wizards have joined me in the city centre, where you may come across one or two of us around lunchtime getting on and off the trams or sipping coffee outside the brightly-coloured Spanish Mission-style villas lining New Regent Street, our home base. Nearby the Christchurch City Council has marked out a special Wizard’s Parking place where I can park my modified VW Beetle, which has to be seen to be believed. Although our Garden City with its Anglican heritage suffered a catastrophic earthquake in 2011, we are slowly getting back on our feet again and still warmly welcome visitors. While it’s true we have lost a lot, there’s still so much to see and do here, from worldclass dining to exciting and ingenious nightlife, exploring the great outdoors and some exceptional shopping from some of the most innovative boutiques you are likely to find anywhere. However, since whole city blocks have been levelled, you may find it hard to know where you are sometimes – which is why you’ll find this handy, in-room guide indispensible on your visit. And if you’re wondering why the first properly trained wizards in modern history would make their home in Christchurch, it’s because of its history, its location on the edge of the world, its lively music and theatre, and the astonishing variety of scenery all within easy access of the city is pure magic! Welcome to Christchurch. The Arch-Wizard of New Zealand QSM

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RE:START MALL

THIS IS CHRI STCH U RCH PACKED WITH CULTURE, OOZING WITH CHARACTER AND A CHEEKY CHARM ALL OF ITS OWN, CHRISTCHURCH IS A CITY UNLIKE ANY OTHER. WHETHER YOU’RE UP FOR A SWANKY DINNER AND A NIGHT ON THE TILES, INDULGING IN SOME SERIOUS RETAIL THERAPY OR HANKERING FOR A CULTURAL FIX, THERE’S MUCH TO DISCOVER IN THIS RESILIENT CITY ON THE REBUILD.

There’s a lot more shaking in Christchurch than the ground in this city on the rise. The South Island’s largest city (still) and a perfect base for exploring a region packed with adventures, Christchurch is a regular on ‘top places in the world to visit’-type lists as it rebuilds with a healthy dose of innovation and quirk following devastating earthquakes in 2010 and 2011. Long heralded as one of New Zealand’s most beautiful cities, Christchurch had traditionally been known for parks and gardens, Gothic revival stone buildings and the tranquil Avon River snaking through the central city. But that was the old Christchurch: in late 2010 and early 2011, the city was subjected to severe earthquakes which damaged or destroyed many of the famous heritage buildings and atmospheric shopping precincts. But Christchurch is still a very rewarding place to visit – if for quite different reasons. As the city rebuilds, unique responses and solutions to the quake make for exceptional,

Christchurch-only experiences including upmarket shipping container shopping malls, the Cardboard Cathedral, food truck convoys, large scale outdoor art exhibitions/murals, and endless pop up boutiques. On the city’s fringe many areas were minimally affected by the seismic upheaval and offer buzzing cafés and nightlife, with new entertainment precincts filled with exciting, brand-spanking-new hospitality options opening almost on the daily. Beyond the city limits, in the surrounding landscape of Canterbury, outdoor adventures abound, from mountain biking, swimming with dolphins (the world’s smallest!) at Akaroa (where back in the day, the French made their sole effort at colonising New Zealand – epic fail, though a certain je ne sais quoi remains), and white water rafting to hiking and, in winter, skiing at one of the region’s several commercial and club fields. Where to begin?

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where it’s at This once carefully planned city now has a chaotic edge, with construction and road works commonplace while it rebuilds. However, this just means that the city itself and its surrounding suburbs now have a lot more to offer.

1 Downtown Colourful container mall Re:START is at the heart here – you’ll find stellar eateries and hip cafes straddling iconic attractions like the historic SpanishMission style New Regent Street (home to boutique shopping and good coffee), the iconic Isaac Theatre Royal, the recently reopened Christchurch Art Gallery, Canterbury Museum, the Botanic Gardens and Antigua Boat Sheds, and the Christchurch Cathedral ruins. Victoria Street has become a new central hospitality/nightlife hub, with High Street and St Asaph Street not far behind. The rebuilding CBD is also home to plenty of vibrant and spectacular big-scale street art painting the town. 2 Addington/Sydenham On

the southwest edge of the CBD, Addington has shrugged off its industrial heritage, but not

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international eats completely. The back in the day and buzzing bars, SOMO (South Archaeological evidence with several motels of Moorhouse suggests Christchurch was nestled along its Avenue) ‘it’ first settled by Moa (a large, main drag. district fuses flightless now extinct bird funky bars and Woolston New similar in appearance to an restaurants vitality has been ostrich)-hunting tribes with the cultural breathed into this around 1250 AD. institution that is former industrial area The Court Theatre. thanks to The Tannery. Nearby Sydenham, also in This Victorian-flavoured the city’s south, has experienced a boutique/retail emporium post-quake renaissance and offers epitomises destination shopping. boutique shopping (centred around Retro wares, gourmet foods, craft trendy retail centre The Colombo) brewing, fashion and design stores and some good cafés, bars and and more are all on offer. dining options, including Dragons Sumner While it suffered Den Social Lounge. considerable damage in the 3 Merivale North of the city earthquakes, the seaside village centre lies the upmarket suburb of Sumner remains minutes from of Merivale. Rocking a fierce mix the city and miles from care, and is of designer fashion, homewares, laced with fine fare, slick bars and gourmet goodies, slinky bars and intriguing shops all packaged in a eateries (and having upmarket stunning beachside setting. Merivale Mall as its hub) boosts Lyttelton Home to the legendary the area’s street cred as a Wunderbar and a scattering of hip shopping Mecca and essential bars, cafés, bangin’ restaurants after-dark haunt. (including New Zealand’s 4 Riccarton West of the city Restaurant of the Year 2015 winner centre, Riccarton’s entertainment Roots), eclectic shops and a HQ combines a sprawling mall popular Saturday morning farmers’ (New Zealand’s third-largest) market, this quirky portside town is and high street shopping with a must visit.

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Like to see a bit more on your stay? These nearby day-trips/minibreak destinations are perfect for exploring the greater region.

Kaikoura 2.5hrs North With marine life adventures aplenty (including on your dinner plate) this coastal playground fuses a breathtaking mountainous backdrop with the deepest of oceans. The iconic whale-watching activity (pictured) is one of the country’s top attractions, while other marine wildlife encounters include spotting albatrosses and swimming with seals and dolphins. No trip is complete without tackling the epic Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway then rewarding yourself by sampling the region’s delicious crayfish fresh from the sea at a seaside caravan. Hanmer Springs 1.5hrs North The iconic spa resort town of Hanmer Springs is home to the South Island’s famed, naturally-

landscaped and heated mineral pools and aquatic complex and comes wrapped in a stunning alpine setting. Offering a range of therapeutic treatments for a complete spa experience, it’s perfect after indulging in the region’s more strenuous activities of hiking, mountain biking, horse riding, bungy jumping, skiing and white water rafting. An impressive selection of bars, restaurants, boutiques and accommodation offerings rounds out the package.

Akaroa 1.5hrs South-east New

Zealand’s only French colony wears its history proudly on its sleeve. It’s a short scenic drive from Christchurch (be sure to stop at artsy haven Little River) – stock up on delicious French patisseries and picnic by the sea, enjoy a gastronomic feast at The Little Bistro, or join a boat trip to swim with the tiny Hector’s Dolphins (the world’s smallest and rarest dolphin) – or take a selfie from the boat if it’s too cold!

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Day Tripping

Selwyn 2hrs West (to Arthur’s Pass) Discover the tranquillity of farms and small towns where the Canterbury Plains meet the foothills of the Southern Alps. Experience some of the distinct scenery that featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia films, rock-climb at Castle Hill, hike through a cave at Cave Stream, explore Cragieburn Forest Park by bike or on foot, or take in the alpine environment at Arthur’s Pass. The Selwyn district is also home to 6 ski areas, each offering their own frosty charms, as well as typically less crowded slopes. Methven 1.25hrs South-west This

peaceful rural village makes an ideal base for experiencing outdoor adventures from jet boating and skydiving to mountain biking and fishing. Popular year-round, come winter it transforms into a rocking party town with a sweet selection of bars, eateries and accommodation options. Nearby Mount Hutt boasts the longest ski season in NZ and is one of the country’s most popular ski areas, while luxe escape Terrace Downs Resort is home to a formidable golf course and wealth of attractions.

South Canterbury 2hrs South This rural gem, tucked between the Southern Alps and the Pacific Ocean, is home to a series of small towns: Geraldine is a buzzy country village well known for its gourmet food fare and Kiwiana-focussed craft shops, Pleasant Point is world famous for its custard squares, and Timaru is a larger centre by the sea with a range of accommodation, eateries, a renowned gallery (Aigantighe Art Gallery) and a landscaped piazza at Caroline Bay which is home to the popular annual summer carnival. www.whatshotnewzealand.com 11

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speed of light The Royal New Zealand Ballet leaps into the 2016 season with a trio of explosive dance works: Cacti; In the Middle, Somewhat; and Selon désir at The Isaac Theatre Royal.

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12 Feb Fly My Pretties

Back to rock the Isaac Theatre Royal on an exclusive two-show tour, the Kiwi talent fest that is Fly My Pretties’ The Royal Takeover sees a return of FMP faves supported by Tiki Taane. Grab tix for the notto-be missed after party upstairs in the theatre!

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macbeth cHRISTCHURCH’S COURT THEATRE TAKES ON shakepeare’S TIMELESS and EPIC TALE OF BETRAYAL, POWER, AMBITION, GREED, CORRUPTION AND FATE.

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Heath Franklin’s Chopper returns with the crazy concept of combining neigbouring nations New Zealand and Australia to create the world’s newest superpower – Anzakistan.

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 Pure

imagination Join Zoé, a young, bored and ignored girl as she ventures into the magical realm of Cirque du Soleil’s Quidam – Horncastle Arena.

23 Apr The Proclaimers Get ready to walk 500 miles (then 500 more) when Scotland’s fave sons hit town.

WALL STORIES Hot off a hugely successful exhibition last summer, the Spectrum Street Art Festival is back in the city for another big summer of big artistic ideas and the ‘Big Walls’ that have done so much to funk up the look of our rebuilding central city.

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OOH LA LA! The best of French cinema will again be on show in Christchurch when the Alliance Française French Film Festival returns for its 10th year – Hoyts Northlands. www.whatshotnewzealand.com 13

Only in Christchurch Don’t miss these awesome photo ops and experiences you’ll only find in the Garden City.

New Regent Street Quite possibly one of the country’s funkiest streets, this pastel-coloured parade of 1930s Spanish Mission-style architecture oozes effortless cool and is home to some superior eats, drinks and fashion boutiques. It’s also the main tram stop and regular hang out of The Wizards.

Re:START Mall What began as

a genius way for small businesses to re-establish themselves in the city via a collection of shipping crate conversions into survivor colourful funky boutiques Re:START Mall is has gone on to become home to New Zealand’s an iconic, international first department store, shopping destination Ballantynes. One of few City where fashion, food Mall buildings to survive the and Kiwi kitsch collide. earthquakes, it also survived Grab a pizza from New Zealand’s deadliest Base Woodfired Pizzas, fire back in 1947. bratwurst from Fritz’s Weiners, or a souvlaki from Dimitris Souvlaki & Yeeros and a coffee from Hummingbird Coffee, then kick back and enjoy the entertainment. 84/126 Cashel Street 14 what’s hot christchurch

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Transitional ‘Cardboard’ Cathedral The cardboard (yes, really!) stand-in for the fallen ChristChurch Cathedral (be sure to check out its ruins in Cathedral Square) has to be one of the more avant-garde churches around, and incorporates images from its predecessor’s rose window with its epic stained glass wall. 234 Hereford Street

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Forget hitting the books, head down to The Beer Library and check out some primo craft beers instead. Saying you’re “off to the library” never sounded so good. 363 Colombo Street

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Be sure to grab a copy of Cityscape on your travels. The city’s on-the-ground guide for those looking to explore and experience the very best Christchurch has to offer, it is filled with the latest in food, fashion, events, festivals and all things trending.

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Officially the oldest established city in New Zealand, Christchurch earned its ‘Garden City’ moniker through its more than 740 parks and gardens.

Auricle Bar In a world first, The Auricle sonic arts gallery wine and sound bar matches specially selected wines with its audio exhibitions, taking visitors on a journey of discovery into the worlds of wine and sound – sounds grape! 35 New Regent Street www.whatshotnewzealand.com 15

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Dance-O-Mat This coin-operated outdoor disco, courtesy of the fine folk at Gap Filler, comes complete with glitter ball, custom-made dance floor and four speakers, and lets you crank the music from your phone or MP3 player for just $2 by simply jacking into the ex-laundromat washing machine – party! 129 Gloucester Street

Vanilla Ices Ice Cream Charlie to those in the know, these epic, secret recipe ice-creams have been a Christchurch fixture since 1907! You’ll find, and fall in love with, a ‘giant cone’ on Armagh Street next to Victoria Square.

185 Empty Chairs Art, but not as you know it, the 185 Empty Chairs

earthquake memorial features a collection of various white-painted chairs, each representing a life lost during the 2011 earthquake. Visitors are invited to sit in the chair they connect with in this moving tribute. Corner of Cashel and Madras Streets

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ORANA WILDLIFE PARK A zoo where visitors are put in cages, Orana’s Lion Encounter sees guests driven through the lions’ den for lunch as keepers feed the hungry pride clambering over the cage mere whiskers away. McLeans Island Road IN THE SPOTLIGHT

DID YOU KNOW? Orana Wildlife Park is the only zoo in New Zealand where you can see gorillas. The former Taronga Zoo residents Fataki, Fuzu and Mahali moved into their $6 million pad in July last year.

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Capturing the impact of Christchurch’s devastating earthquakes, this multi-sensory attraction pairs sobering video footage, photography, artefacts and survivors’ stories with an educational element. Re:START Mall

MARGARET MAHY FAMILY PLAYGROUND This bastion to all things kid cool rocks an epic line-up of activities in the heart of the city, and is named after the famed rainbow wig-wearing children’s author. 177 Armagh Street

New Zealand’s most acclaimed children’s writer, Margaret Mahy wrote more than 120 books and was awarded the Hans Christian Andersen Award. www.whatshotnewzealand.com 17

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VINE TIMES Fine wines are best enjoyed in the sun at the source alongside a perfectlymatched lunch. Hit North Canterbury’s Waipara wine trail and sample the region’s finest drops and awesome eats at Waipara Hills (780 Glasnevin Road, State Highway 1, pictured) or Pegasus Bay (263 Stockgrove Road) which has been named New Zealand’s best winery restaurant for 5 consecutive years.

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ASK A LOCAL What’s Hot caught up with legendary Crusaders’ lock and 2011 and 2015 Rugby World Cup-winning All Black Samuel Whitelock on his top 5 things to do in Christchurch.

1 Take a walk around the Port Hills, actually the crater of an

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extinct volcano! There’s awesome views from the top and on a clear day you can see the Southern Alps and up the coast to the Kaikoura Ranges. Travel at breakneck speeds up the braided river system of the mighty Waimakariri River in the great Kiwi invention that is the jet boat. Escape the city buzz with a stroll around the Christchurch Botanic Gardens. Head into town for dinner at one of the many new restaurants – new ones are opening all the time as well as some old favourites re-opening. Cool down with a swim at Taylors Mistake beach (‘Taylors’ to the locals) – this surfing hot spot is perfect for catching some rays, waves and exploring the cliffs. ONE-EYED CANTABS Christchurch residents are huge rugby fans and fierce supporters of their local team. Nicknamed One-Eyed Cantabrians for their unwavering support, it’s a tag worn with pride.

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TRIP THE LIGHT FANTASTIC HIP CATS WILL WANT TO CHECK OUT THE CITY’S COOLEST DANCE SPACE AND CUTTING-EDGE LIGHTSHOW UPSTAIRS AT GAY BAR CRUZ (77 VICTORIA STREET) – YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE GAY, THOUGH AIM TO GET THERE AROUND MIDNIGHT UNLESS YOU WANT THE DANCE FLOOR ALL TO YOURSELF.

JAZZ SCENE Sacking out in the sun listening to toetappin tunes and sippin’ some fabulous elixir is what Sunday afternoons are all about and the deck out back of Freemans Dining Room (47 London Street, Lyttelton) where local jazz legend Carmel Courtney and friends kick off at 3:30pm is the place to do it – add killer views of the port and handmade pizzas and pasta to the mix and let the good times roll. www.whatshotnewzealand.com 19

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BEACH DAZE With all this coast you just know Christchurch rocks some serious beach action – tap into close by gems at Sumner or epic surf beach Taylors Mistake. For the more adventurous, pack up the rental car and discover the off-the-grid charms of Camp Bay, Port Levy (location of Hollywood flick Z for Zachariah), Le Bons Bay or clothing-optional Hikuraki Bay (don’t forget the sunscreen!) around stunning Banks Peninsula.

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RIDE ON With no pesky hills or undulations, the city is a breeze to explore by pedal power. Take in the sights on one of the city’s Spark Bikes – part of a public bikeshare scheme, with trips under 30 minutes free! Pick up or drop off a bike at the Food Containers (99 Victoria Street), 125 Gloucester Street, Re:START Mall (96 Oxford Terrace), The Arts Centre (28 Worcester Boulevard, pictured) and 224 Tuam Street.

THE DENIM WHISPERER Perfectly fitted jeans and a rockin’ ass(et) are both a promise and a guarantee from Christchurch’s denim guru and jean-ius extraordinaire Martin ‘Benji’ Benjamin at hip fashion emporium EnCompass in The Tannery (3 Garlands Road, Woolston). Such is his fitting prowess, Benji can pick out a bangin’ pair of jeans to rock your body type just by clocking you – he also stocks an epic range of killer threads and bangin’ accessories and, obvs, a massive selection of premium denim stacked up along his veritable Great Wall of Denim. TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE MAKE TRACKS ON THE CRATER RIM WALKWAY (TAKE THE GONDOLA UP TO THE TOP OR WALK UP THE BRIDLE PATH) FROM EVANS PASS TO GODLEY HEAD WHERE JAW-SLACKENING PANORAMAS OF THE CITY, UP THE COAST TO THE KAIKOURAS AND OVER BANKS PENINSULA MEET A GREAT WORKOUT AND, AFTER, A WELL-EARNED COFFEE, WINE OR BEER. 20 what’s hot christchurch

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HELLO SUNDAY

EAT LIKE A MASTER CHEF Top chefs know where it’s at on the local foodie scene, so with this in mind What’s Hot Christchurch tapped into the culinary genius of Dragons Den Social Lounge’s international award-winning chef Andrew Brown for the lowdown on his fave eats in the city.

Kinji Japanese Restaurant This excellent example of Japanese cuisine can be found tucked away deep in the ’burbs (297B Greers Road, Bryndwr). Friendly efficient service with fresh, well-executed dishes that never disappoint from chef/owner Kinji are the order of the day. The BYO wine option is also an added bonus. Hello Sunday Café There’s an awesome vibe to this café offering great coffee and superb cooked-to-order dishes and counter food. The go-to dish is the Japanese Crepe, similar to an Okonomiyaki – it’s so delicious! 6 Elgin Street, Sydenham Pescatore (at the George Hotel) It’s hard not to be biased with

so many years involved with this restaurant, but chef Reon still delivers cutting-edge cuisine coupled with a seamless dining experience and impeccable service. Cleverly crafted dishes with often unique food pairings abound, but the standout for me is the sugar globe filled with all manner of flavours and textures – mind blowing! 50 Park Terrace, City Canterbury Cheesemongers Not only the place to find a huge range of well-cared for local and international cheeses, they also offer some of the best artisan-style breads in the city. Grab a cheese sandwich here or my personal favourite, the fresh-from-the-oven (but you’ll need to get there early to mid-morning) moreish Eccles

Cake – one is never enough. Arts Centre, 301 Montreal Street, City Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar These guys rock out hand-crafted dumplings with attitude, regularly changing contemporary flavours in street food style. Grab takeaways at Colombo Mall (363 Colombo Street) or dine-in at their new digs on Lichfield Street (144). Holy Fudge Factory For a sweet indulgence this little fudge and gelato bar nestled alongside Fresh Choice at Merivale Mall takes some beating. It’s impossible to resist the wide range of exciting flavours of both fudge and gelato, with the obvious being to mix them up in a bespoke combo. Merivale Mall, 189 Papanui Road www.whatshotnewzealand.com 21

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1 Trelise Cooper Flora Ashley dress (RRP $629) 2 Style Stalker Esquire Slip (RRP $220) from Raw Nova 3 Trelise Cooper Cut The Crepe Dress (RRP $649) & Flower Power Necklace (RRP $90) 4 Martini Diamond Studs (RRP from $490) from Polished Diamonds 5 1.0 Carat Diamond Tennis Bracelet (RRP from $1,990) from Polished Diamonds 6 An Organised Life Diary (RRP $60) from Raw Nova 7 GX Gwen Stefani pumps (RRP $199.90) from Issimo 8 LOTE Art King of Colour painting (RRP $295) from Joe Jandals HQ 9 Great British Gin Collection Berkeley Square (RRP $84.99) 10 I Love Ugly Alistair Pale Ale sunglasses (RRP $249) from Infinite Definite 11 Aria Tote (RRP $445) from Florian Rhodes 12 Wave Shirt 22 whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hot christchurch

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Dress (RRP $279) from Untouched World 13 Mooi Lee clutch (RRP $219) from Issimo 14 NOM*d Surplus Tank (RRP $290) from Plume 15 Rose Gold & Turquoise bracelet, circa early 1900s (RRP $995) from Westenra Jewellers 16 Sterling Silver Oxidised earrings (RRP $599) from Filigree Fine Jewels 17 Region Tank (RRP $347) and Fixture Jeans (RRP $397) from Taylor Boutique 18 Karen Walker Helter Skelter Superstars sunglasses (RRP $329) from Raw Nova 19 New Balance 530 (RRP $179.90) from Fridge Freezer Icebox 20 Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s V Sweater (RRP $299) from Untouched World 21 Status Anxiety The Forgotten Many Overnight Bag (RRP $169) from Stencil 22 Starburst Mirror (RRP $908.50) from Frobisher Interiors www.whatshotnewzealand.com 23

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Like your art on a grand scale? You’ve come to the right place! Christchurch’s inner city has got to be one of the world’s best canvases for street art, with the SPECTRUM Street Art Festival’s Big Walls transforming blank walls into stunning works of art. In the last 2 years 25 epic murals from some of the world’s top street artists have been arting up the city courtesy of the Oi YOU! shows, and at the end of 2015 another 10 were added to this super urban gallery space. To track them down, head to page 128 for a map.

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Images: 1 109 Manchester Street, 2 212 Cashel Street, 3 12 Hereford Street, 4 145 Gloucester Street, 5 12 Hereford Street, 6 12 Hereford Street, 7 40 Welles Street, 8 239 Waltham Road, 9 The Colombo (Inside), 10 41 Welles Street, 11 203 Cashel Street, 12 190 Durham Street, 13 12 Hereford Street, 14 360 Colombo Street, 15 12 Hereford Street.

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BIG WALLS Hot off a hugely successful exhibition last summer, the SPECTRUM Street Art Festival is back in the city for another big season of big artistic ideas and the ‘Big Walls’ that have done so much to funk up the look of the rebuilding central city. SPECTRUM’s main exhibition venue will once again be the YMCA at 12 Hereford Street; drop in before 17 April (for free!) to see exhibited works by top local, national and international street artists, then head out into the city itself to discover the new additions to the city’s urban canvas. www.streetart.co.nz

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CASHMERE CUISINE

GOURMAND CITY Brimming with, and surrounded by, artisanal producers of gourmet goodies at the top of their game, Christchurch is a heaven-sent gastronomic smorgasbord for foodies and culinary connoisseurs alike. And with some of the best produce in the world right on our doorstep, it’s a given that the region’s small food producers are killing it on the national (and international) scene.

From the oven ... There’s nothing better than the smell of freshly-baked bread and sin-sational cakes – add ol’ skool techniques, natural ingredients including, gasp, butter to the mix and make a beeline for the following bodacious baked beauts. Devoted to using traditional bread-making techniques, the team at Vic’s Bakehouse steer clear of excessive yeast and focus on maturing dough to just the right point for optimal results, resulting in a primo range of European breads that are not only healthy to eat, but also taste sensational (FYI their parmesan bagels are phenom!). Proudly Canterbury owned and operated, Divine Cakes & Desserts seamlessly blend traditional techniques and outside26 what’s hot christchurch

the-box nous in the creation of their righteous home-baked cakes, desserts and fudges, all made with real ingredients (natch), and handmade cake decorations. Not so good on gluten? You’re not the only one. Totally Gluten Free Bakery arose out of a growing need for a specifically gluten-free bakery. From the bangin’ bacon, cheese and cracked pepper loaf to pain au chocolat and Kiwi favourite lamingtons, their creations more than hold their own against their gluten counterparts.

Butcher’s block For fresh and cured meats and meat products, set your tastebuds on a course for adventure on an international gastronomic odyssey without leaving the city. Authentic

Spanish flavours reign supreme at Chorizos Garcia, a fave on the Curator’s House Restaurant menu, where fresh pimentón (paprika) from Spain meets New Zealand’s finest pork and traditional methods to create moreish morsels in mild and hot – guaranteed to add a deliciously smoky punch to any savoury dish. A desire to produce the food he loved, but couldn’t buy, (sound familiar?) saw Tim Morrison kick off the French-infused Morrison & Co Charcuterie in 2013 – his three core products – smoked eel paté, pork and pistachio terrine, and, in particular, the duck liver parfait – have been known to incite market rage and regularly sell out at farmers’ markets around town. To create their mouth-watering hot-smoked salmon the crew at Terra Viva Café and Deli lightly cure premium Nelson-farmed salmon

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with a selection of spices and hot smoke to perfection with manuka woodchips, offering it up alongside fierce homemade chicken liver paté and aioli. Game for game? Over at Main Divide Meats, prime cuts of wild venison join a Kiwi-exotic range of gluten-free smallgoods including four flavours of wild venison, goat and tahr(!) salami and a range of wild patties, sausages and biersticks – you’ll find them all down at the Christchurch Farmers’ Market. Perfectly-aged in store beef (they simply won’t sell it until it’s at its peak) is the cornerstone of the wildly popular premium butcher, deli and wine combo that is Cashmere Cuisine. Among their award-winning sausages (think bangin’ pork, sage and apple gluten free bangers), smoked bacon (via an onsite smokehouse) and venison, garlic and pepperoni

salami you’ll also find a primo selection of wines and cheeses.

Drink it in With some of the world’s purest water literally on tap, local beverages are launching Kiwicentric flavours to appreciative palates around the country. Made from 100% New Zealand hand-picked elderflowers, the laborious and delicious Addmore range of beverages are crafted by experienced winemakers and handblended with traditional methods to produce their light, refreshing cordials and sparking drops (try the Sparkling Ginger, White Tea & Elderflower – you won’t

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regret it!). They also make good use of elderflower at Selwynbased Aroha Drinks too, having started with the tasty blooms (still a mainstay of the range) before expanding into the likes of blackcurrant, feijoa and the intriguing sparkling rhubarb, which is proving so popular they’ve had to expand their rhubarb patch! Keeping things real, raw and organic, The Nutmylk Co.’s locally handpressed small batch almond mylks epitomise nutritious purity and come sans dairy, gluten, soy, refined sugar, preservatives and pesticides. Naturally high in vitamins and minerals it’s rich, creamy and satisfying. If you’re looking for www.whatshotnewzealand.com 27

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something a bit harder, the team at Three Boys Brewery are still smashing it at their Ferry Road operation, turning out special edition brews such as the pineapple lump porter on the regular and growing a burgeoning international reputation – they’re part of a thriving CHCH craft beer scene that includes Eagle Brewing NZ, Raindogs, Wigram Brewing Co, Fiasco, Two Thumbs, Pomeroy’s, Lyttelton’s Eruption Brewing, and more besides … find an excellent local round-up at the awesomeness of The Beer Library and from the legends at hip craft beer fillery Punky Brewster!

Gourmet Goodies Liven up your pantry with a few special jars of somethin’somethin’! White Heart Specialty Nut Butters blend batch-roasted Tai Tapu-grown hazelnuts with premium, organic and fair-trade ingredients to create a range of premium spreads such as hazelnut and cocoa, and coconut and honey, and also sell delicious spiced nut sprinkles and snacks. Mandy’s Horseradish needs no introduction to local foodies; their authentic, old-fashioned and creamy horseradish sauce (with a kick!) has won awards and fans up and down the country, and is still produced with traditional methods – plus they’ve now also added a delicious horseradish and apricot mustard. Shirley’s Kitchen remains an at-home operation for Shirley Bradstock who started selling her own version of delicious Italian confection panforte and continues to grow her business, the latest addition being her fig and walnut loaf. And pop into Taste@ Twenty to pick something up from 28 what’s hot christchurch

their pesto range, which changes weekly – depending on when you drop in, you could end up with parsley and walnut, sundried tomato and almond, or something else again … you’ll want to tap their homemade hummus and aioli too (trust us!). For the shopping list: try acclaimed pickles and preserves from Jen’s Kitchen, artisan honey from J. Friend and Co. and Bell Trees, spices, pastes, pestos and more from Lyttleton-based Ground, olives, dips, sauces and other goodies from Volcano Market, small batch spreads, dips and more from Cannonhill Gourmet Foods, smoked garlic and condiments from The Original Smoke and Spice Co., olive oil that’s a cut-above from Robinson’s Bay Olive Oil and Old French Road, and city-favourite sweet treats from Fudge Cottage.

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Market Share Where to track down all this goodness? Two words: farmers’ markets. Buy directly from the creators, pick their brains and sample their wares – soulless supermarkets will never look the same again! Here’s where it’s at. Christchurch Farmers’ Market The Mac Daddy of markets, this Saturday institution showcases the region’s growers, bakers, winemakers, brewers, producers and butchers en masse including Main Divide Meats and Morrison & Co Charcuterie. As an added bonus there’s also heaps of great ready-to-eat artisan fare available for breakfast or brunch like Baodown’s seriously addictive (seriously, we’re addicted) modern take on the classic Taiwanese burger. Lyttelton Farmer’s Market A regular stop for city foodies who make the trip through the tunnel

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especially, the port’s farmers’ market specialises in gourmet foods including fresh fruit and vegetables, free range eggs, fresh fish, artisanal bread courtesy of Vic’s Bakehouse, meat and cheeses, juices and herbs. Opawa/ St Martin’s Farmers’ Market Head down to Fifield Terrace on a Sunday morning to get the veggies in for the week and then supplement them with fresh bread, French style pastries, free-range eggs, locally made Italian cheeses, ready-to-eat salads, and more. Lincoln Farmers’ Market Filled with seasonal fruit and vegetables, German baking, pizzas and pastries, sweet treats, and gourmet delicacies and treats including wine, pesto, honey, fruit cordials, cheese, olive oil, hazelnut products, fudge, and other gourmet foods. Downtown Farmers’ Market New on the scene, the Sunday arvo market at The Commons has a strong focus on fresh, local (where possible) produce, smallgoods, fish, bread, cheese, deli, eggs, coffee and juices, and offers food stalls and trucks selling great ready-toeat food. Riccarton Market Held every Sunday from 9am until 2pm at its dedicated marketground at Riccarton Park Racecourse, the grand-pappy of Christchurch markets is the biggest of its kind in the country. Amongst its 300-plus stalls you’ll find a decent sprinkling of artisan food and beverages, including local beers and wine. TRACK DOWN ...

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Food & Drink ROCKING A MENUS WITHOUT BORDERS VIBE, CHRISTCHURCH OFFERS THE CHANCE TO PRETTY MUCH EAT YOUR WAY AROUND THE WORLD – ALONG WITH GETTING AN AUTHENTIC TASTE OF NZ – WITHOUT LEAVING THE CITY. WHILE SOME PRE-QUAKE FAVOURITES MIGHT HAVE CLOSED, A HOST OF NEW VENUES HAVE SPRUNG UP TO REPLACE THEM. THE CENTRAL CITY’S VICTORIA AND ST ASAPH STREETS ARE LEADING THE CHARGE, WITH A SEEMINGLY EVER-INCREASING ARRAY OF NEW RESTAURANTS/BARS AND GASTRO-PUBS OPENING. CHOOSE FROM FINE-DINING TO CHEAP AND CHEERFUL; THAI, JAPANESE, MEXICAN, STEAKS, ASIAN FUSION, CLASSIC EUROPEAN-INFLUENCED CUISINE … THE LIST GOES ON. PLENTY OF EXCELLENT AND INTRIGUING INDIVIDUAL RESTAURANTS THAT ARE WELL WORTH SEEKING OUT CAN ALSO BE FOUND DOTTED AROUND THE ‘BURBS, WHILE GOURMET FOOD TRUCKS ARE ALSO BOOMING.

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It’s a grill house, but not as you know it. Riffing on the classic cocktail and the axe-happy queen, Bloody Mary’s seamlessly blends swank and sophistication into a lavish yet unpretentious bar/lounge (whiskey lounge, by the way!)/restaurant. It’s no ordinary slashie – buttery plush leather meets broody dark timber, a glittering top shelf, killer cocktail list and Canterbury’s finest produce. Key to the menu is the heaven sent Canterbury prime Angus, 21-day aged, grass fed, bone in 700g rib eye. Let’s face it: if you’re going to lose your head, this is the place to do it.

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CAFFEINE HITS AND SERIOUSLY MOREISH MORSELS.

Christchurch’s post-quake café scene is booming, and there’s never been a better time to venture out, try something new, and discover another fave haunt to down a flat white and a couple of yummo morsels. From the tried-and-true institutions that are still going strong to hipster hangouts, Sunday-drive destinations to throw into the GPS, ‘new Christchurch’ popups and a bit of old-world elegance (pinky finger off that teacup!), there’s a host of options to suit your preferences, or even just your mood – here’s the highlights reel. Addington Coffee Co-op 297 Lincoln Road, Addington 03 943 1662 www.addingtoncoffee.org.nz A definite local legend already just 7 years after opening, Addington Coffee Co-op is a spacious, homey destination café in Lincoln Road with a real community feel. They serve their own house-roasted Jailbreaker Coffee, a selection of sweet and savoury cabinet treats, and a famous brunch menu. You’ll also find a great little shop with an emphasis on locally produced, ethically traded or environmentally friendly gifts, gourmet goodies, apparel, and more. CAFÉ

Bean Scene Café 359 Lincoln Road, Addington 03 338 9106 www.cargobar.co.nz Open: 7 days, 7:30am till late “The Original Container Bar” is a popular café, restaurant and bar for locals and visitors alike. Bean Scene serves up supreme coffee, fresh cabinet food and award-winning breakfasts and lunches, while Cargo Bar is renowned for its pizzas, extensive tapas menu and funky jam jar cocktails, with a menu created from All Blacks, Black

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Caps and other sporting codes. A real tourism attraction for all visitors. CAFÉ/FUNCTIONS

Black & White Coffee Cartel 83 Victoria Street, Central City 027 511 7272 www.blackandwhitecoffee.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 7am – 5pm, Sat/Sun 8am – 6pm Black & White is a true haven for coffee lovers. Focusing on great coffee and living and breathing café culture, they offer some of the world’s finest seasonal coffee and rare brews in a relaxed environment with plenty of character. Besides great coffee, they serve up a sweet selection of food that includes local culinary legends such as Grizzly Bagels, Bacon Bros, and Cakes by Anna. CAFÉ Black Betty 165 Madras Street, Central City 03 365 8522 www.blackbetty.co.nz Something of a Christchurch institution, Black Betty is a lively, forward-thinking café located opposite the main entrance

of the Christchurch Polytechnic, famous for its great breakfast spread and outstanding coffee. This extends to the latest developments in coffee preparation trends – they offer coffee syphon, pour-over, aeropress, and cold-drip coffee – they take the stuff seriously! Set yourself up for the rest of the day with a top brekkie or lunch and coffee done right. CAFÉ Brigittes Shop 5, 209 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 6150 www.brigittes.co.nz Open: Mon – Sat 8am – 4pm, Sun 9am – 4pm Brigittes has been an iconic Merivale eatery for over 35 years. European-inspired décor features in their bustling restaurant, and with their sheltered and modern courtyard and quiet and cosy garden room, they have spaces for all your requirements. Breakfast and lunch menus offer both firm Brigittes favourites and fresh seasonal fare. CAFÉ

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JUST THE TONIC Adding swagger and polish to SOMOâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bustling Lincoln Road precinct, Town Tonic combines a semi-industrial edge with precision-crafted fare from an open kitchen on the ground floor of the glittering Moore Stephens Markhams building.

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food & drink | cafés C1 Espresso Cnr Tuam and High Streets, Central City www.c1espresso.co.nz Legendary city café scene star C1 Espresso is a firm Christchurch favourite, and is open early to late, 7 days a week. Relax in their large, central city space and enjoy its numerous quirks as you tackle their epic all-day breakfast menu, relax with something from their huge range of beverages (including sensational coffee), or have delicious sliders delivered to your table via pneumatic tube! CAFÉ The Caffeine Laboratory 1 New Regent Street, Central City 021 104 9498 Find them on Facebook This centrally located café is serious about

serving you a great cup of coffee – very serious – and has become a go-to for coffee connoisseurs. Head in and find them in New Regent Street for breakfast or lunch, but make absolutely sure you order a java alongside it when you do! CAFÉ

Lumes is also the flagship of Coffee Embassy, a bean retailer housed within the café space and servicing all of your home coffee needs from bean sales to coffee brewing gear. Tasty morsels, a warm welcome and seriously good coffee! CAFÉ/ROASTERY

Café Lumes & Coffee Embassy 107 Fitzgerald Avenue, Central City 03 366 2090 Find them on Instagram and Facebook Open: Mon – Fri 7am – 4pm, Sat 8am – 3pm A stalwart of the Christchurch brunch and coffee scene since 2009 and re-established post quake, Cafe Lumes has built a reputation for outstanding espresso and filter coffee and amazing breakfasts. The waffles are epic!

Café Metro The Estuary 21-23 Humphreys Drive, Ferrymead 03 384 0062 Merivale 121 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 4462 St Albans 159 Cranford Street, St Albans 03 356 1835 With their lineage spanning Strawberry Fare and boutique roastery New City Coffee, it’s no surprises this trio of cosy cafés rock some serious gourmet fare and a fierce cup of coffee. CAFÉ

SELF ROASTERS If you find that your coffee supply isn’t up to your own high standards, urgent action is required. A number of companies around Christchurch have done just that and given those beans we crave their own loving treatment. And better yet, at their own café offerings you can try before you buy: portside at Lyttelton Coffee Company, at Vivace Roastery & Café which has been successfully supplying cafés around New Zealand with perfectly roasted beans since 1997 (so you know it’s doing something right), Crafted Coffee Company, Hummingbird Coffee’s weekday café Oddfellows, Switch Espresso’s trio of cafés Black Betty, Industrie Espresso Bar and Switch New Brighton, boutique roasters Coffee Embassy's share space inside Café Lumes (also available at sibling café Little Merchants), Coffee Worx in Rangiora and Sockburn, Black & White Coffee Cartel’s premium operation in the city, Supreme Coffee’s HQ Supreme Supreme, or Upshot Coffee and Underground Coffee Company’s air-roasted beans (ethical and fair-trade, natch) which are brewed up at several outlets around the city. 34 what’s hot christchurch

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cafés | food & drink Café Sismo 35 Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 348 1984 Find them on Facebook Open: Mon – Fri 7am – 4pm, Sat/Sun 8am – 3pm Café Sismo is a place for everyone, located at the top end of busy Riccarton Road and just five minutes from Hagley Park. Pop in for brunch and a wide range of homebaked goodies made on site daily, or just for a quick coffee. CAFÉ Café Prague 359 Lincoln Road, Addington 03 339 2020 At the heart of Europe lies Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic, and the historical trading capital of Europe. Czech cuisine has thus been influenced by countries to the north, south, east and west. Now, Café Prague brings the melting pot of Europe to Christchurch through classic dishes inspired by Central European cuisine. They’re proud to use high quality, locally sourced Kiwi produce to create spectacular, Bohemian style food for your satisfaction. CAFÉ/EUROPEAN Cheeky Sparrow Shop 23, The Colombo, 363 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 377 7699 Open: Mon – Sat 8:30am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 5pm With welcoming Frenchcountry-style decor and a wide range of breakfast, casual lunch and gourmet cabinet food made on the premises from the best seasonal fresh ingredients, this Sydenham café is a hot spot to visit. Take time out with a great coffee in the sunny outdoor area, enjoy a leisurely breakfast or lunch, or recharge the afternoon batteries by grabbing a tempting sweet treat. Kick back, relax, and join other Cheeky Sparrow customers by putting a big smile on your face! CAFÉ Clubhouse Hagley Golf Club Clubhouse, North Hagley Park, Central City 03 365 3010 clubhousehagley@gmail.com Open: Tue – Sun 9am – 3:30pm A perfect pit stop on your stroll through North Hagley Park, or visit specifically for the great coffee and food. Dog friendly – bring your four-pawed friend! CAFÉ Coffee Worx Café/Roastery 13 Ashley Street, Rangiora 03 423 3243 Distribution/ Espresso Centre 1/60 Hayton Road, Sockburn 03 341 5040 www.

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BRIGITTES RESTAURANT & BAR A Merivale fixture for over 35 years, Brigittes started life as a small café that was one of the first in the city to offer proper espresso; now it has a new generation making it a regular haunt, and as soon as you’re seated inside (bustling and cosy) or outside (sunny and sheltered) the reasons become apparent. With all food made from scratch with precision their eggs bene – served up with bacon and velvety hollandaise on housemade toast – is the stuff of legends. Other institutions include the meltingly-tender warm lamb fillet salad and their has-to-be-tasted-to-be-believed creamy cauliflower and spicy chorizo risotto, topped off with lashings of shaved parmesan. Round out the evening (or afternoon, but perhaps not breakfast) by ‘Irishing up’ an affogato, still made with proper espresso – here’s to a few more decades!

coffeeworx.co.nz Coffee Worx is a premium coffee supplier that roasts top quality beans for distribution around the South Island – they’re café supply and support experts! CAFÉ/ ROASTERY

The Coffee Club Hagley Park 149 Victoria Street, Central City 03 374 9129 www.thecoffeeclub.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4pm, Sat/Sun 8:30am – 4pm Meet up and relax at this trendy yet welcoming café with an all-day menu containing a moreish mix of famous favourites like Lemon Pepper Calamari and delicious newage delights such as Chicken, Spinach and Quinoa Salad. The exciting Crispizzas come on a thin, crispy tortilla base, and you can’t go past comfort foods like Baked Brekkie Hot Pot, Chicken Parmigiana and the BBQ Pulled Pork Burger. CAFÉ Coopers & Co. The Colombo, 363 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 365 2440 Part of The

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Fans of the exquisite, timeconsuming beverage that is cold brew coffee can find a fix in the city at: Black Betty Café (165 Madras Street) Vivace Roastery & Café (474 Tuam Street) Café Metro (121 Papanui Road) Little Merchants (18 Bernard Street, pictured) and Café Lumes (107 Fitzgerald Avenue).

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DENS OF COOL Like a bit of atmosphere, style and street along with your caffeine fix? There’s plenty on offer for those looking for a side serving of quirk, funk and/or chic. Maybe you fancy a bit of repurposed retro in Hello Sunday’s former church or to depart the everyday with the gourmet treats that await at exotic eatery Passengers + Co. For super laid-back, imbibe amongst the second-hand chic behind the red door at Beat Street, or for an industrial edge you can’t beat the speakeasy swank of prohibition cool Mama Hooch. Sophistication and share plates abound at Addington’s Town Tonic, while neighbours Addington Coffee Co-Op’s wares come with a side serving of good karma, Mrs Hucks combines class with quirk, and Dose Café's alt-cool urban brings a touch of Melbourne swag to Tuam Street.

Colombo’s outstanding food hall, Coopers and Co are suppliers of fresh, exquisite foods utilising the best local growers and artisan food producers from around the region. Opt for their ready-to-eat goodies for a soul-satisfying lunch, or pick and choose from the mouthwatering array of produce and ingredients on offer to put something special together yourself at home. GOURMET FOOD/ CAFÉ

Crisp Café & Bar Fendalton Village Mall, 376 Ilam Road, Bryndwyr 03 351 4414 Open: Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4:30pm, Sat/Sun 8:30am – 4:30pm Crisp is a spacious, friendly cafe, with all food produced on the premises using healthy, nutritious ingredients. The team at Crisp specialise in a large range of gluten-free products, making them a go-to destination for people with gluten-free diets. The menu is simple but delightful: they use free range eggs, meat from their local butcher, and their seafood chowder has been called the “best in the world”. And

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of course, there’s fabulous coffee from Underground. Perfect for any occasion – there’s something for everyone! CAFÉ The Cup 127 Hackthorne Road, Cashmere 03 332 1270 www.thecup.co.nz The Cup not only serves great coffee but also offers one of the best views in Christchurch. Sit back and enjoy the relaxed and casual atmosphere and excellent, freshly made cabinet and menu fare while you soak in the fantastic view. CAFÉ Decant 61 Mandeville Street, Riccarton 03 343 1945 www.decantwine.co.nz Christchurch wine shop and café Decant Vintners & Epicures is home to the South Island’s largest selection of European wines. In addition, they also carry an extensive range of excellent wines from the rest of the world, along with hard-to-find spirits, liqueurs and aperitifs. Try wines by the glass or bottle at the licensed cafe, perhaps alongside lunch or a

Dose Café 77 Tuam Street, Central City 03 943 2112 Open: Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4pm, Sat 8:30am – 3pm 295 Blenheim Road, Upper Riccarton 03 343 1999 Open: Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4pm, Sat/ Sun 8:30am – 3pm www.cafedose. co.nz Home of “quite probably Christchurch’s best Eggs Benedict” (Lonely Planet), Dose Café is a friendly vibrant breakfast, brunch and lunch café. A diverse menu, excellent cabinet fare, and great coffee are served up in a funky atmosphere. A function room for up to 70 guests is also available. CAFÉ Dux Dine 28 Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 348 1436 www.duxdine.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri from 7am, Sat/Sun from 9am Situated in a historic turn-ofthe-century villa, Dux Dine provides a variety of welcoming, comfortable spaces in which to enjoy their vegetarian and seafood dishes, the excellence of which saw them win The Press People’s Choice award in the Christchurch Hospitality Awards in both 2014 and 2015. Whether it’s to be dinner for two, a group celebration, a morning coffee, or meeting friends for lunch, Dux Dine is simply the perfect spot to be. SEAFOOD/VEGETARIAN Emperor’s New Clothes 95B Dyers Pass Road, Cashmere 03 332 0131 Open: 7 days 8am – 4pm Emperor’s New Clothes is a cute, classic café perched on the Cashmere Hills; it’s a favourite for locals and a drop-in spot for people heading up or coming down the hill. Enjoy sun-drenched outdoor space under the veranda, the classic interior, and looking out at the beautiful views. They serve jolly good coffee (Supreme) and homemade gourmet food, including their famous date orange scones, Eggs Bene, sweet and savoury waffles, and hand made Italian gelato. ENC is a must-visit when you’re next up the hill! CAFÉ Frobisher Interiors 322 Manchester Street, Central City 03 355 2628 www.frobisher.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm, Café 7am – 4pm The café in the Frobisher Interiors’ showroom offers high

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INSTITUTIONS Our tried and true city favourites: where would we be without them? Some have had facelifts or relocations forced upon them, with many adding a few new twists – C1 will fire your sliders at you via pneumatic tube, Futurama-style, the new Black Betty is more spacious than ever before, and The Villas, the iconic Coffee House on Montreal Street, has expanded in spectacular renovations to encompass the house next door! Whether you’re tapping into the relaxed bistro dining with a touch of class at Brigittes in the heart of Merivale, watching the magic happen at the open plan bakery goodness of Vic’s Café, taking in the views and cabinet food to die for at The Cup, savouring the moments at Copenhagen Bakery, Oddfellows Café or the casual cool of Lyttelton Coffee Company, you know you’re in good hands. Inner city havens include the iconic Under the Red Verandah with its sunny courtyard, Procopé’s long awaited return to Victoria Street and new digs in Fendalton, C4 and the culinary craftiness of Underground Coffee Company.

quality coffee and food, with Lyttleton Coffee Co. coffee and a daily-changing selection of rolls, sandwiches, wraps and salads that are all prepared in-house. They also stock cakes and tarts from The Sweet Kitchen. CAFÉ/INTERIORS GBC – Garden Bar Café 110 Marshland Road, Shirley 03 385 8880 www.gbcbar.co.nz Open: 7 days, 9am – 11pm GBC is the latest addition to Shirley’s Garden Hotel complex. Come in early before your Garden Restaurant booking for a pre-dinner drink. By day GBC offers a range of delicious homemade gourmet food from its cabinets, as well as great coffee; then come the evening it makes a transformation into a bar with a relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere that’s perfect for after-work drinks or functions. Grab a friend or the team and check it out! Live music every Friday night! Daily Happy Hour 5pm – 7pm. CAFÉ/COSY PUB Hello Sunday 6 Elgin Street, Sydenham 03 260 1566 Find them on Facebook Open: Mon – Thu 7:30am – 4:30pm, Sat/ Sun 8:30am – 4:30pm Hello Sunday is a delightful piece of reclaimed Christchurch. One of the city’s best brunch restaurants, they emphasise creative, fresh flavours, great service and excellent coffee. Enjoy a little bit of Sunday – every day! CAFÉ

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The Herb Centre Café 223 Kilmore Street, Central City 03 365 3011 www.theherbcentre.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 8am – 5:30pm, Sat 10am – 4pm At The Herb Centre Café they offer a range of delicious, nutritional seasonal food. Their speciality is outstanding vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free food. Relax outdoors in the lovely herb garden with your favourite cup of organic coffee or try one of their speciality herb tea blends to go with the famous selection of salads. Homemade quality food made with love. CAFÉ Hummingbird Re:START Café Re:START Mall, Central City 03 379 0826 www.hummingbirdcoffee.com Hummingbird Coffee’s central city container café has become a favourite spot to meet friends or recharge in the middle of a shopping expedition in the surrounding Re:START Container Mall. Delicious, locallyroasted Hummingbird coffee blends are on offer alongside fresh cabinet food and all-day breakfast and lunch menu options. A top spot for a break while exploring the city! CAFÉ

ilex Café Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Central City 03 941 5556 www.vbase.co.nz ilex@vbase.co.nz Open: 7 days 8:30am – 5pm ilex Café is nestled in the heart of the Botanic Gardens and provides a

picture perfect location all year round. Open 7 days a week 8:30am – 5pm, ilex Café offers a delightful space for a social catch up with friends, a special lunch or a deliciously hot coffee for your stroll through the gardens. Also on offer is the striking ilex function room. Sitting alongside the Avon River, this modern and light room can host up to 120 guests, and offers a truly special setting for your next event. CAFÉ Joe’s Garage 19 Marriner Street, Sumner 03 962 2233, 7 Leslie Street, Upper Riccarton 03 420 4420, 474 Cranford Street, Papanui 03 352 5637 www.joes. co.nz Joe’s is a buzzy, funky café and bar that’s vibrant, relaxing and comfortable. It’s a great place to ‘hang out’, listen to cool music and meet friends to enjoy exceptional coffee, delicious food or a cold beer. So for your next breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner, go see Joe! CAFÉ Kingsford Kitchen 6 Kingsford Smith Drive, Rangiora 03 313 2190 www.Fb.com/ KingsfordKitchenNZ Open: Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4:30pm, Sat/Sun 9am – 4pm Kingsford Kitchen offers handcrafted foods including a selection of delicious cabinet items (from gourmet open pies to fresh salads and wraps), plus a new

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food & drink | cafés concept in dining – the small plate menu, perfect for sharing with friends or for those who get menu envy or simply can’t choose! An extensive gluten-free range is also available. Open for breakfast, brunch and lunch, Kingsford Kitchen is also available as a private evening event venue. CAFÉ/ NEW ZEALAND

Laneway Espresso 329 Durham Street North, Central City 022 425 2883 This busy central city establishment is constantly in the frame for “Best Christchurch Cafés” type lists thanks to its friendly staff, excellent food, and Atomic coffee taken to delicious heights by their team of talented baristas. CAFÉ Little Merchants 18 Bernard Street (off Lincoln Road), Addington Find them on Facebook and Instagram Open: Mon – Fri 7am – 3:30pm Little Merchants offers a refined approach to café life. From the coffee to the Humble Toast offering, there’s no trying to reinvent the wheel here! It’s about showing how good a product can be without overcomplicating things. Also doubling as one of Coffee Embassy’s

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The classic pairing of eggs, hollandaise sauce and a bit of what you fancy is hard to beat – here’s our pick of the city’s best: 1. Brigittes (209 Papanui Road) 2. Dose Café (77 Tuam Street) 3. The Cornershop Bistro (32 Nayland Street, Sumner, pictured) 4. Hello Sunday (6 Elgin Street) 5. Luciano Espresso Bar (254 Montreal Street)

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flagship retail stores, they can take care of all your home coffee wants and needs. From Embassy Espresso Blend to rotating Single origins; if you feel like something different, this is for you! CAFÉ Little Poms 294 Kilmore Street, Central City 03 366 5808 www.littlepoms.co.nz Little Pom’s is a cosy neighbourhood cafe right next door to legendary Christchurch pub, Pomeroy’s. They specialise in delicious food, lovely coffee and the same warm welcome and brilliant service their big-brother establishment has become known for. CAFÉ Luciano Espresso Bar 76 Moorhouse Avenue, Central City 03 961 1153 www.lucianoespressobar. co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 7am – 4:30pm, Sat/Sun 8am – 4:30pm An absolute mainstay of the Christchurch coffeelovers’ scene, Luciano Espresso Bar is overseen by Luciano Marcolino, named New Zealand’s champion barista on multiple occasions. Naturally, the coffee is outstanding, but you’ll also find a great range of fresh, seasonal cabinet fare and tempting breakfast, brunch and lunch options on the menu. Warm, friendly service completes the total package! Gluten- and dairy-free options and plenty of parking available. CAFÉ Lyttelton Coffee Company 29 London St, Lyttelton 03 328 8096 Find them on Facebook Lyttelton Coffee Company’s popular café is run alongside its boutique roasting operation, which turns out tasty blends that have made their way into many other Christchurch cafés. The source is the best place to experience it, though; the rustic brickwork of the preserved London Street outfit houses knowledgeable coffeeheads who will talk you through their favourites. CAFÉ MADE Espresso Bar 254 Montreal Street, Central City 03 379 2592 www.madeespressobar. co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 7am – 3pm MADE Espresso Bar is an exciting new eatery that focuses on clean eating salads, tasty sandwiches, sweet treats and locally renowned, great coffee. They like to help sustain your energy by using as many organic and unrefined products as possible, including paleo options. CAFÉ

Mama Hooch 817 Colombo Street, Central City 03 377 2455 www.mamahooch.co.nz Open: Mon/Tue 7:30am – 5pm, Wed – Sat 7:30am – late A new café/bar with a central Colombo Street location from the creators of Venuti, Mama Hooch exudes effortless retro cool and glamour with its leather couches, dark wood and relaxing outdoor area. Drop in for breakfast, lunch, a light dinner or after-work drinks, or make a big night out of it with craft beer, delicious cocktails and vibrant music. CAFÉ/SWISHY BAR

Milieu Café 112 Wrights Road, Addington 03 962 9629 www.milieu.net.nz Open: Mon – Thu 7am – 4pm, Fri 7am – 6pm, Sat/ Sun 8:30am – 4pm Catering, private functions, breakfast, brunch, and lunch – Milieu does it all. Bookings advisable to reserve a table! Seriously good coffee, fine deli food, and corporate catering. CAFÉ Muffin Break Bus Interchange, 628 Colombo Street, Central City [see pg 37 for all locations] Open: 7 days until 7pm www.muffinbreak.co.nz Muffin Break New Zealand’s award-winning signature blend coffee and freshly baked and diverse range of sweet and savoury muffins have proved such a hit that you can find them all over the country. Now it’s nice and easy to get your hands on their baked deliciousness with their new store at the central city bus exchange. Not in a muffiny mood? Tackle their wide range of alternative and equally delicious breakfast and lunch options. CAFÉ The Nook 24 New Regent Street, Central City 0210 225 8194 www.facebook.com/ TheNookEatery Nestled in booming, historic New Regent Street in the heart of the city, The Nook is a two-storey café with a Thai twist during the day. Drop by for lunch, dinner, coffee or drinks. THAI/ASIAN FUSION/CAFÉ Oddfellows 5 Disraeli Street, Addington 03 377 6757 www.hummingbirdcoffee.com Located at Hummingbird Coffee’s Addington roastery, Oddfellows is a welcoming café steeped in history (operating out of the Oddfellows Hall, built in 1878), and the fantastic wooden floor, herringbone ceiling and

cafés | food & drink hand-forged struts create a special atmosphere. Fresh food made daily and Hummingbird’s own great coffee make for a wonderful place to come and relax or meet with friends, sit back and enjoy yourself. CAFÉ Passengers + Co. 92D Russley Road, Russley 03 342 9490 www.passengersandco.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 7:30am – 3pm Fresh, light, and welcoming, Passengers + Co. is located in the Airport Business Park off Russley Road. Enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch and regular food events. They offer several blends of coffee to keep you excited, cold drip, house–made komboucha, paleo and raw options too! Enjoy a fabulous platter in the sunny courtyard – perfect with a glass of rosé! international Pepperberry Café & Florist 919 Colombo Street, Central City 03 377 0443 www.pepperberry.co.nz Open: Café Mon – Fri 7am – 3:30pm, Sat 7:30am – 1:30pm, Florist Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4pm, Sat times vary A sunny café open for breakfast through to your much-needed afternoon coffee. New, exciting menu for all tastes now on offer. Qualified florist also on site! cafÉ/florist

Pink Sugar 76 Main Street, Oxford 03 312 1416 www.pinksugar.co.nz Open: Tue – Sun 9am – 4pm Make your way out to the peace and quiet of nearby country town Oxford to find Pink Sugar and their beautiful High Teas, served on fine china. While away some pleasant hours in the afternoon over cupcakes, tea sandwiches, savoury treats, or their delicious selection of light lunches, and browse their select range of lovely gifts and flowers. You’ll need to book ahead for the High Tea Menu. CAFÉ Procopé 165 Victoria Street, Central City 03 379 4299 and 205 Fendalton Road, Fendalton 03 351 1488 Procopé’s two handy locations offer hearty breakfasts and innovative daily changing cabinet menus, along with excellent craft beer and local wine. Customer WiFi and off street parking is available. Procopé serve great locally-roasted Hummingbird Coffee. CAFÉ

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Pukeko Junction Café and Deli State Highway 1, Leithfield 03 314 8834 www.pukekojunction.co.nz Pukeko Junction Café & Deli is a popular, buzzing, award-winning destination café. The gourmet country-style food is all made in house, from the bread to the tarts, cakes, chutneys and fresh salads. The café is warm and inviting, with serious coffee, a log fire and lots of outdoor seating for sunny days. CAFÉ Pure Café Co 31 Birmingham Drive, Middleton 021 0222 4374 100 Bealey Avenue, Central City 027 663 3139 www.purecafe.co.nz At Pure Café they emphasise a healthy, clean food philosophy that means they don’t rely on the use of sugar, salt, additives, or other nasties to provide taste, instead turning to fresh ingredients, plant foods, nuts, seeds and lean protein sources to provide a range of tasty, nutrient dense foods. CAFÉ

Ris’tretto 670 Barbadoes Street, St Albans 03 385 8670 www.ristretto.co.nz Open: 7 days, Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4pm, Sat 9am – 4pm, Sun 9am – 3pm Ris’tretto is St Albans’s favourite community café, serving their own award winning “No 1” brand of fair trade organic coffee. “No 1” beans are available for sale at the café, as well as homemade produce, gluten-free food, and free-range eggs, bacon and sausages. There’s a children’s play area and outdoor seating. Choose a delicious bite from the cabinet or brunch menu, or just a great coffee. Plus, they’re supporters of suspended coffee. CAFÉ

Rocksalt 7 Normans Road, Strowan 03 355 5299 www.rocksaltcafechristchurch. co.nz Open: Mon 8am – 4pm, Tue – Fri 8am – 10pm, Sat 8:30am – 10pm, Sun 9am – 4pm Stop by for an excellent coffee, after-work drinks or something tasty from the menus at this friendly neighbourhood café and bar. Enjoy Happy Hour with $5 beers and house wines Tue to Sat 4 to 6pm, or tuck into hearty dishes at just the right time of day to hit the spot! Specials are often available – check Facebook or get in touch for the latest deals or to make your booking. cafÉ/bar The Rough Diamond Café & Bar 2E Waipapa Avenue, Diamond Harbour 03 329 4880 Open: Wed – Sun, late nights Wed – Sat, Sun until 4pm A newly refurbished café and bar in Diamond Harbour that offers Three Boys on tap, a new menu and beautiful baking. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. CAFÉ/BAR Seasons Café Cathedral Junction, 113 Worcester Street, Central City 03 366 5204 Drop into this handy, centrally located spot in Cathedral Junction for breakfast, lunch, desserts and great coffee and watch the world pass by. CAFÉ The Shilling Club 90 Ilam Road, Ilam 03 364 3303 www.theshillingclub.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm Nestled away in the University of Canterbury Campus, the fully licensed Shilling Club is a little oasis for your daytime needs. Kick back and enjoy the calm, relaxed surroundings – their fantastic team will look after you! cafÉ/bar www.whatshotnewzealand.com 41

food & drink | cafés Stolen Bagel 263 Lincoln Road, Addington 03 335 0172 www.stolenbagel.co.nz Open: Mon – Sat 7:30am – 4pm, Sun 9am – 3pm Stolen Bagel are the new kids on the block bringing the old-time classic bagel back. With a funky upbeat atmosphere and Supreme’s delicious Brazil blended coffee, Stolen Bagel is a must try. They have a range of gourmet bagels, or you can keep it simple with the Kiwi cornerstone duo of Marmite and gooey cheese. Don’t like anything on the menu? No problem! Create your own bagel with all of your favourite fillings. Stolen Bagel will steal your heart (and taste buds!). cafÉ Supreme Supreme 10 Welles Street, Central City 03 365 0445 www.supremesupreme.co.nz The sunny central city HQ of the Supreme Coffee brand is an excellent eatery that serves up great all day breakfast and lunch menus with an emphasis on seasonal, free-range and sustainable produce. Pop past for a coffee that’s as supreme as the name suggests or fill up with a full meal. CAFÉ Taste @ Twenty 20 Colombo Street, Cashmere 03 982 1399 Open: Mon – Fri 7am – 5pm, Sat 7am – 2pm, Sun 9am – 2pm taste@twenty stocks a tempting array of fresh produce, Vic’s breads, Hummingbird espresso to go and beans, preserves and pickles, vinegars and olive oils, free-range eggs and milk. They also offer their own range of pestos, hummus, aioli and delicious ‘real’ food ... and some say the best coffee in Christchurch, all made with love and a smile. Catering is also available, from finger food for your function to tasty ‘man food’. A unique neighbourhood store by the Cashmere Hills. Gourmet Food Store/ Catering

The Tea House 6 Robert Street, Lincoln 03 325 7242 www.theteahouse.co.nz Open: Tue – Sun from 10am, Wed – Sun from 5:30pm Set in an 1890s villa in the township of Lincoln, this unique restaurant will surprise you with its elegant yesteryear charm during the day, and its funky bistro-type feel at night. Try them for delicious lunches, exquisite high teas, evening dining or

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Terra Viva Café 196 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside 03 358 5565 www.terraviva.co.nz Open: 7 days, 7:30am – 5pm Summer is here and high tea season is upon us – Terra Viva is poised to help you make the most of the summer with their beautiful selection of sweet treats, sandwiches and savouries. Their seasonal menu also offers an eclectic mix of street food and award-winning dishes with flavours that will tantalise your taste buds. cafÉ/FUNCTIONS Therapy 77 Hereford Street (cnr Oxford Terrace), Central City 03 943 6657 Find them on Facebook Open: Mon – Fri 7am – 4pm, Sat/Sun 8am – 3pm Therapy is a stylish new café in the heart of the rejuvenating CBD. Enjoy their barista-made Atomic coffee with some freshly made sandwiches and/ or slices from the cabinet, or choose something from the delicious brunch menu and sit back to enjoy your meal while overlooking the Avon River and Oxford Terrace. Open 7 days a week. Got places to be? Therapy’s motto is ‘’If you can’t stay, take me away’’ – grab great coffee on the go! cafÉ Town Tonic 335 Lincoln Road, Addington 03 338 1150 www.towntonic.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 7:30am – late, Sat 8:30am – late, Sun 8:30am – 4pm Town Tonic is a fresh and sexy eating establishment by owner and executive chef Jamie Bennett, also of Passengers + Co. A slick open space, it serves modern, seasonal and inspiring food daily. It’s situated conveniently close to the Court Theatre and Horncastle Arena and stadium for pre- or post-entertainment dining, or drop in for a classier-than-usual nibble with your after-work drinks. Tuck into some of their sophisticated, elegantly-constructed sharing plates or swing by for a drink at the bar where you’ll find a choice range of boutique beers (and cider) on tap (and in bottles), as well as an excellent selection of New Zealand wines, and the staff also know their way around a cocktail shaker. They also serve excellent coffee. CAFÉ/swishy bar/ INTERNATIONAL

Trenches Restaurant & Bar 74 Armagh Street, Central City 03 379 9724 www.trenches.co.nz Whether you’re craving home-style cooking, soul-satisfying bar snacks, a chargrilled steak or simply a cold pint of your favourite beer, then Trenches aim to satisfy. The relaxed, familyfriendly restaurant with a community feel is a great place for coffee with friends, after-work drinks with colleagues or family get-togethers on weekends. Tuck in to classic breakfast, lunch or dinner favourites or relax with a New Zealand wine or beer with some good company for an hour or two. NEW ZEALAND/CAFÉ/COSY PUB Underground South The Colombo, Sydenham 03 943 7360 Open: Mon – Fri 7am – 4pm, Sat 8:30am – 4pm, Sun 10am – 4pm As the flagship for the Underground Coffee Company, Underground South offers up an array of tasty food and even more delicious coffee brewed at sister coffee house Underground HQ, with a relaxed, low-key vibe and top-notch service. Head into the Brew Bar in The Colombo food court and taste your way around the globe with a bottomless cup of a unique Single Origin. Underground are committed to producing the perfect espresso for New Zealand’s thriving café industry and coffee lovers of all stripes. CAFÉ Underground HQ 190 Durham Street, Central City 0800 UG COFFEE www.undergroundcoffee. co.nz Underground HQ (Durham Street) brings you an array of tasty food and even more delicious coffee, with a relaxed, low-key vibe and topnotch service. Coffee is their passion! CAFÉ

Under the Red Verandah 502 Worcester Street, Linwood 03 381 1109 www.utrv.co.nz Open: Mon – Thu 7:30am – 4pm, Fri 7:30am – late, Sat/ Sun 8:30am – 4pm This iconic little gem of a café is now licenced and open Friday nights in the summer, and serves up the best breakfasts and lunches you’ll find in Christchurch, all in a unique garden setting. Their inhouse bakers start early each day to prepare fresh bread, muffins, delicious cakes and other sweet treats for you to enjoy over a superb espresso coffee. Their happy and talented team work hard to ensure you enjoy the full

cafés | food & drink Under the Red Verandah experience. Ask about their private meeting/ dining rooms (seats 24). CafÉ Upshot Coffee 131 Bridle Path Road, Heathcote Valley 03 384 0629 www.upshotcoffee.co.nz Boutique roastery and café Upshot Coffee sources organically-grown and Fair Trade coffee from seven different countries in order to create their range of both distinctive single origin roasts and exquisite unique blends. Visit their funky ‘tin shed’ in Heathcote (with some sweet views across the Port Hills) to discover for yourself just how good they are at coffee and enjoy tasty, seasonal food. CAFÉ The Villas 290–292 Montreal Street, Central City 03 365 6066 www.thevillas.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 7am – 11pm, Sat/Sun 8am – 11pm A beautiful slice of ‘old Christchurch’, The Villas is all about superb local cuisine, delivering a diverse menu that features mouthwatering chargrilled steaks and a delicious à la carte dinner menu, all complemented with carefully selected wines and New Zealand craft

beers. Extensive renovations have transformed two classic, pre-1900 villas into one of the city’s most iconic destinations. Nestled in a quiet spot near the Christchurch Arts Centre and Art Gallery, The Villas is one of the most iconic dining venues in the city. CafÉ/steakhouse

Vic’s Café 132 Victoria Street, Central City 03 963 2090 www.vics.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 7am – 4pm, Sat/Sun 7:30am – 4pm A popular local haunt, Vic’s Café is a unique and friendly cosmopolitan café with a relaxed atmosphere, serving C4 coffee and an extensive breakfast/lunch menu made to order. Traditionally-baked artisan breads are used on the menu and available for sale, baked fresh daily in their Ferrymead bakery. Organic/free range and gluten free options are also available. cafÉ Waipara Hills 780 Glasnevin Road, State Highway 1, Waipara, North Canterbury 03 314 6900 www.waiparahills.co.nz Open: 7 days; café and cellar door tastings 10am – 5pm, restaurant lunch

10am – 3pm On State Highway 1, set amongst the picturesque Waipara Valley vineyards, is the iconic stone building that’s home to Waipara Hills. Here you’ll discover an operating winery, cellar door and bistro style café specialising in fresh, seasonal dishes that pair perfectly with their award-winning wines. Only a short 45 minute drive north of Christchurch. Winery tours are held twice daily at 11am and 3pm (bookings necessary). winery/cafÉ

Woolston Market & Tearooms The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 389 5505 www.facebook. com/WoolstonMarket At Woolston Market you will find an eclectic array of a variety of NZ cheeses with a dash of some of European’s finest. Angus meats rest and cheeses sleep in the chiller, while you’ll also find easy, delicious meals that only need to be popped in the oven. There’s also a generous selection of salamis, ciabatta, olives, freshly made hummus and pesto, pastas, organic eggs, fresh vegetables and fruit to choose from. GOURMET FOOD/CAFÉ

WORTH THE TRIP Sometimes you need a change of scenery and a road trip is called for – and the lunch at the end of a nice little journey (whether by bicycle, car or motorbike) only tastes even better. Take in the 1890s charm of Lincoln's The Tea House or cruise around Lyttelton and call in to the historic Governors Bay Hotel, or continue over to Diamond Harbour (or take the ferry) and kickback in the sunshine at The Rough Diamond Café, where homemade goodness reigns supreme. Take the turn off and keep going to the bustling Little River Café for a side of rural and an art fix after, or sample the decadent delights on offer at Blue Duck Café. Head north and enjoy lunch amid the vines at Waipara Hills, at popular stopover Pukeko Junction Café, or from the bistro stylings of Nor’Wester Café in Amberley.

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gourmet goodies meet christchurch’s finest tastemakers.

Get a real taste of Christchurch by sampling the wares of some of the Christchurch’s finest tastemakers. The Beer Library

363 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 379 2337 www.thebeerlibrary. co.nz Open: 10am to 7pm daily The

Beer Library is Christchurch’s only craft beer bottle store. A relaxed atmosphere, outstanding selection, and knowledgeable staff make it the perfect place for everyone from the biggest ‘hop-head’ to the craft beer novice. With well over 300 different bottles and five constantly rotating taps for rigger fills, The Beer Library curates the largest selection of craft beer available in the South Island. GOURMET drinks

Cashmere Cuisine 18 Colombo Street, Cashmere 03 332 6071 or 021 224 4590 www. cashmerecuisine.co.nz Find them on Facebook Open: Mon – Fri 7:30am – 6pm, Sat 8am – 3pm Cashmere Cuisine is an award winning boutique butchery specialising in top-quality cuts, roasts and small goods. All their meat is free-farmed and sourced locally. Their butchers are highly qualified, passionate, and treat customer service as of paramount importance. With a balance of traditional and modern techniques, they keep up with the flow of latest food trends and seasons. gourmet meats

Coopers & Co. The Colombo, 363 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 365 2440 Suppliers of fresh, exquisite foods utilising the

best local growers and artisan food producers from around the region. GOURMET FOOD/CAFÉ

Decant 61 Mandeville Street, Riccarton 03 343 1945 www.decantwine.co.nz With the South Island’s largest selection of European wines, Decant also carries an extensive range of excellent wines from the rest of the world, along with hard-to-find spirits, liqueurs and aperitifs. Try wines by the glass or bottle at the licensed café, perhaps alongside lunch or a cheeseboard put together from their wide selection of French cheeses. GOURMET FOOD/CAFÉ Divine Cakes & Desserts Westfield Mall 129 Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 964 6560 The Palms Mall 8 Marshland Road, Shirley 03 964 6542 Northlands Mall 55 Main North Road, Papanui 03 964 6546 Cake and Decorating Store 164 Blenheim Road, Riccarton 03 964 6540 www.divinecakes.co.nz Divine Cakes & Desserts is locally owned and operated in Christchurch. They’re not just about cakes and desserts; they also make amazing celebration cakes, wedding cakes, 3D novelty cakes, cupcakes, tarts, gourmet fudge and lots more divine sweet treats! gourmet foods

Eagle Brewing NZ 55 Riccarton Road, Riccarton 021 0241 8123 Open: Mon – Wed 10am – 5pm, Thu – Sat 10am – 7pm Since 2010, Eagle Brewing has been capturing the beer flavours of the world and authentically reproducing them here

in Christchurch, to award-winning effect. Combining Canterbury’s finest malted barley, pure mountain water and hops sourced from around the globe, each beer is batch brewed and delivered fresh. Look out for them in good craft beer stores or on tap at good craft beer bars, or drop into their cellar door on Riccarton Road. GOURMET drinks

Main Divide Meats 03 348 2573 or 021 079 3479 www. maindividemeats.co.nz Main Divide Meats is a family-owned and -operated wild venison processing plant based in Christchurch. All their venison is wild and locally sourced. Their factory is run under a HACCAP program and an RMP. They are an export licensed plant, and FDA and EU approved. Their product is available wholesale at their factory or to the public at Peter Timb’s Butchery, Traiteur of Merivale, Fendalton New World, and the Mad Butcher. You can also buy directly from Main Divide at the Riccarton Farmers’ Market on Saturdays. gourmet meat supplier New City Coffee Get it at Café Metro branches: The Estuary 21-23 Humphreys Drive, Ferrymead 03 384 0062 Merivale 121 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 4462 St Albans 159 Cranford Street, St Albans, 03 356 1835 A boutique coffee roastery, New City Coffee roast the finest grade Arabica beans sourced from the best coffee regions around the world. The coffee is used by the Café Metro group and is available for sale at the counter. GOURMET drinks

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gourmet goodies | food & drink Piko Wholefoods 229 Kilmore Street (cnr Kilmore and Barbadoes Streets), Central City 03 366 8116 www.pikowholefoods.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 9am – 6:30pm, Sat 9am – 5pm The place to go if you have a restricted diet or just love eating healthy, delicious, organic food, PIKO is also a low profit charitable trust, and part of every dollar you spend goes back into the community. gourmet food store

Punky Brewster Craft Beer Fillery 22B Tyne Street, Addington 03 348 8509 www.punkybrewster.co.nz Open: Wed – Sun from 12pm A hidden gem, Punky Brewster is Christchurch’s own craft beer fillery. Housing 20 rotating taps for rigger-fills and a fridge fit to bust with bottles and cans, it’s a paradise for experienced beer lovers and first-timers alike. Feel free to try before you buy, and be sure to take home something you’ll love. Bring your empty vessels down to Punky Brewster and get a taste of some brews with serious craft beer credentials. Check Punky Brewster’s website for what’s on the taps! gourmet drinks

Taste @ Twenty 20 Colombo Street, Cashmere 03 982 1399 Open: Mon – Fri 7am – 5pm, Sat 7am – 2pm, Sun 9am – 2pm taste@twenty stocks a tempting array of fresh produce, Vic’s breads, Hummingbird espresso to go and beans, preserves and pickles, vinegars and olive oils, free-range eggs and milk. They also offer their own range of pestos, hummus, aioli and delicious ‘real’ food ... and some say the best coffee in Christchurch, all made with love and a smile. Gourmet Food Store/Catering

Three Boys 592 Ferry Road, Woolston 03 940 5621 www.threeboysbrewery.co.nz Open: Mon – Wed 8am - 4:30pm, Thu/ Fri 8am - 6pm, Sat 11am – 4:30pm At Three Boys Brewery they personally tend each small-scale brew, right from selecting the best malt and hops until it leaves the brewery. Their beers are a living product; not filtered and not pasteurised – just as nature intended. The aim is simple: producing the finest quality beer with the finest possible taste. Their cellar door is now open

Saturdays from 11am – 4:30pm; get their delicious brews direct from the source or track them down at good craft beer bars across the city. GOURMET drinks

Totally Gluten Free Bakery 477B Blenheim Road, Sockburn 03 341 1172 www.glutenfreebakery.co.nz Find them on Facebook Open: Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4pm, Sat 9am – 3pm First class flavours and satisfying textures are hallmarks of the Totally Gluten Free Bakery, where all products are hand-made, with bread baked fresh daily. With only gluten free products produced, there’s no chance of contamination. They also have dairyfree options and a small range of eggfree goodies available. bakery Woolston Market & Tearooms The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 389 5505 www.facebook. com/WoolstonMarket Fine Kiwi cheeses join Angus meats alongside a generous selection of salamis, ciabatta, olives, freshly made hummus and pesto, pastas, organic eggs, fresh vegetables and fruit in this gourmet wonderland. GOURMET FOOD/CAFÉ

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Keep an eye out for these awesomely made local products guaranteed to tempt the taste buds: 1. Aroha Drinks’ deliciously refreshing/ addictive Sparkling Rhubarb.

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Gastro Pubs

Primo eats, skiiled barkeeps and sweet tunes are hallmarks of the CITY’S PUB SCENE.

Havens for fine fare based on ol’ skool classics (albeit stepped up a level), chill surrounds which quite often feature tranquil courtyards and or beer gardens, live music and unpretentious ambience, Christchurch’s gastro pubs are worthy of exploration. The Astro Lounge 23 Worcester Boulevard, Central City (Astro Lounge out back of Cook ’N’ With Gas) 03 377 9166 www. cooknwithgas.co.nz Established in 1999, Cook ’N’ With Gas has long been one of Christchurch’s most talkedabout restaurants. Serving modern, top-quality New Zealand cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere (in a historic villa, to boot), this bistro is a firm local favourite. Out back the funky, spacethemed Astro Lounge invites you to relax in its laid-back atmosphere. NEW ZEALAND/COSY PUB

Belgian Beer Café Torenhof 13 Stanley Street, Sydenham 03 377 1007 www.belgianbeercafe.net.nz Enjoy superb craft, Trappist & Abbey beers and great food at this pub and café that allows you to experience Belgium’s best. COSY PUB Blue Smoke The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 389 5544 Find them on Facebook Blue Smoke is a live music venue in Woolston’s Tannery Emporium that does a tasty sideline in soul food and craft beer. Check to see who’s coming up on their regular gig schedule or simply drop in for a tasty pint and some good times! LIVE MUSIC/COSY PUB/INTERNATIONAL

The Bog 50 Victoria Street, Central City 03 929 0117 www.thebog.co.nz A bit of

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a city institution, The Bog is an Irish bar and restaurant that retains all the traditions of the classic Irish pub while also adding modern advantages in its swish new post-quake location. Enjoy classic, comforting Irish pub food or of course, a Guinness! COSY PUB/ INTERNATIONAL

The Brewery 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 389 5359 www.casselsbrewery.co.nz Cassels & Sons’ Brewery restaurant and café is known throughout Christchurch for their own medalwinning Cassels & Sons craft beers and crafted Euro-style fresh gourmet thin-based pizzas – the perfect combination! COSY PUB/PIZZA The Brickworks 69 Centaurus Road, Cashmere 03 337 2227 www.thebrickworks.co.nz Open: Mon – Thu 11am – 12am, Fri – Sat 11am – 1am, Sun 11am – 10pm The Brickworks offers great food, coffee and cold beer at the foot of the

Cashmere Hills. Lunch or dine from the fresh seasonal menu, make use of the private outdoor area, or come in for a drink and enjoy the easygoing vibe, live sport on the big screens, and gaming machines. You’re warmly welcomed into the friendly, relaxed atmosphere, and staff are always happy to help. An all new menu from their new head chef is now available! new zealand/cosy pub

Cargo Bar 359 Lincoln Road, Addington 03 338 9106 www.cargobar.co.nz Open: 7 days, 7:30am till late “The Original Container Bar” is a popular café, restaurant and bar for locals and visitors alike. Cargo Bar is renowned for its pizzas, extensive tapas menu and funky jam jar cocktails, with a menu created from All Blacks, Black Caps and other sporting codes. A real tourism attraction for all visitors. cafÉ/container pub

gastro pubs | food & drink Carlton 1 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 9543 www.carltonbar.co.nz Open: 7 days from 11am This iconic bar and restaurant has long been part of the Christchurch scene. Carlton is the place to go for great food, great entertainment, and live music all week. Building on a rich history of hotels at the site, the modern Carlton offers the latest facilities and styling while reminding you of the early days of Canterbury; the farmers, stockmen and characters who were the early pioneers of the Christchurch and Canterbury region. Great steaks, all dry aged for 30 days. Live music 7 days. Wings Wednesday – 12 wings for $6! steakhouse/live music Craic Irish Bar 84B Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 343 4657 www.thecraicirishbar.co.nz Open: 7 days, 10am till late Inspired by Irish tradition, The Craic is a top option when you’re looking for a fun, relaxing time. There’s a comprehensive menu available day and night, as well as pool until midnight, a gaming lounge for those who like a punt, and entertainment five nights a week – quiz night on Tuesday, karaoke on Wednesday, and live music for

dancing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Drop by to discover why it’s always a great craic at The Craic! cosy pub

Dux Central 10 Poplar Street, Central City 03 943 7830 www.duxcentral.co.nz This four-bar venue comprises Dux De Lux replacement Brew Bar, an earthy, London-esque craft beer-topia that features a sunny courtyard and timber bar, swanky cocktail lounge Emerald Room, The Poplar Social Club and after dark hot spot Upper Dux. SWISHY BAR/INTERNATIONAL

Fox & Ferret Public Ale House Rotherham Street, Riccarton 03 348 6677 & The Palms, Shirley 03 385 9955 www.foxriccarton.co.nz Open: 7 days, 11am – late Enjoy alfresco dining, a great menu selection, live entertainment, big screen sports and good times! New zealand/cosy pub

Gas Monkey Shop 1, The Palms, Shirley 03 386 0556 www.gasmonkey.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 11am – late, Sat/Sun 8:30am – late Fuel the primate... feel the beat! Gas Monkey has arrived at The Palms Arena, with a classic Tex-Mex American grill, decadently designed cocktails and an extensive craft beer portfolio. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, all in an ambience that’ll make you go ape – step into the primate’s den for a unique dining experience, a drink with mates, live music or the worldfamous movie meal deal with Reading cinemas. An exciting destination full of new flavours – that’s the Gas Monkey Way! bar & grill track down ...

Gaslight Taverna 76 Cashel Street, Central City 03 281 8085 Find them on Facebook Enjoy a great range of New Zealand wines and beers, and legendary meat pies at this friendly container pub handily located at the end of Re:START Mall. CONTAINER PUB

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Live Music Christchurch is a city that rocks, and with a strong tradition of live music you’re never far from a refreshing beverage and an acoustic accompaniment – try: Baretta (174 St Asaph Street), The Bog (50 Victoria Street), Carlton (pictured, 1 Papanui Road), Castrols Garage (88 Victoria Street), The Craic Irish Bar (84B Riccarton Road), The Cuban (236 St Asaph Street), The Fox & Ferret Public Ale House (Riccarton & The Palms), Gas Monkey (The Palms), Pomeroy’s (292 Kilmore Street) and Trevinos Restaurant & Bar (22 Riccarton Road).

There’s nothing better than a few bevvies in the sun; wet your whistle and catch some rays (or starry-night sky) at Astro Lounge (23 Worcester Boulevard), Baretta (174 St Asaph Street), The Brickworks (69 Centaurus Road), Cargo Bar (359 Lincoln Road), Civil & Naval (Lyttelton), The Cuban (236 St Asaph Street), Dux Central (10 Poplar Street), Freemans Dining Room & Deck Bar (Lyttleton), Governors Bay Hotel (Governors Bay), Kaizuka Eatery & Garden Bar (83B Centaurus Road), No.4 Bar & Restaurant (pictured, 4 Mansfield Avenue), O’Sheas Public House (128 Marshland Road), Pomeroy’s (292 Kilmore Street), The Rough Diamond Café & Bar (Diamond Harbour) and Trevinos Restaurant & Bar (22 Riccarton Road). www.whatshotnewzealand.com 47

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Pomeroy’s Home to brewing aristocracy in the form of the Beer Baroness (Ava Wilson), Pomeroy’s Old Brewery Inn (or Pom’s to those in the know) continues mid-19th Century brewery traditions established by their building’s original owners, Wards Brewery, and mix things up at their heritage site with their own craft beer on tap, served alongside some of the country’s top craft brews (including numerous seasonal and limited run varieties) and international stars. Match a brew to something from their menu of superior pub grub.

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Travelling on a budget, or just love a great deal? Check out these stunning meal deals: 1. Valley Inn Tavern – Tuesdays Steak and Pint Night $15. 2. Carlton & Casa Publica – Wings Wednesdays, 12 for $6. 3. Fox & Ferret Public Ale House (pictured) – 2 for 1 Stonegrill Sundays. 4. Kaizuka Eatery & Garden Bar – Wednesday Burger Night $14.50. 5. Cargo Bar – $10 Tapas on Thursdays. 48 what’s hot christchurch

back to 1870 and just 20 minutes from central Christchurch. Rooms from $119 per night per couple. International/ cosy Pub

Harvard Bar & Café 14 Henry Wigram Drive, Wigram 03 341 5910 www.wigrambase.com Open: 7 days from 12pm Nestled in the old officers’ mess in Wigram, this cosy little local provides a quiet, comfortable atmosphere, rich in history. Come in for a light lunch and coffee, dinner from their excellent menu, or simply to sample some of the range of great wine, craft beers or fine spirits they offer. With a beer garden primed for summer enjoyment and the comfort of its leather and wood finish inside, The Harvard is a favourite with locals and tourists alike. cosy pub/new zealand

Morrell & Co 280 Lincoln Road, Addington 03 423 1440 www.morrellandco.co.nz Open: Mon – Wed 3pm – late, Thu – Sun 11:30am – late ‘Cold beer, hot food, good times ...’ Morrell & Co is a warm, funky place for everyone to enjoy; sharing a glass of wine or pint of beer, having a tasty lunch or dinner, getting down with a boogie or having fun at your private function in the curtainedoff cedar box. New Zealand/Cosy pub No.4 Bar & Restaurant 4 Mansfield Avenue, Merivale 03 355 3720 www.no4bar.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 10am till late, Sat/Sun 9am till late No.4 Bar & Restaurant has a lively atmosphere every day of the week. Take a seat in a candlelit corner, pull up the couch in the library, or celebrate with friends in one of the covered outdoor courtyards. When you’re comfortable, check out your dining options. Brimming with fresh, seasonal and locally sourced delights from brunch to dinner, the menu has earned No.4 an exceedingly good reputation – go for exceptionally good beer, food and stories. new zealand/ cosy pub

Lone Star Cnr Waimairi & Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 943 9434, Shop 116 Northlands Mall, Papanui 03 352 6653, 26 Manchester Street, Central City 03 365 7086 www.lonestar.co.nz Lone Star are famous for providing quality

gastro pubs | food & drink with quantity, using only the best and freshest local produce. From the moment you enter any of their three Christchurch cafés and are welcomed by their friendly staff, they want you to enjoy a fantastic, fun-filled night. They will always do their very best to ensure you receive fast, efficient and friendly service and outstanding food. NEW ZEALAND/STEAKHOUSE/COSY PUB

One Good Horse 6 Inwoods Road, Parklands 03 383 0417 120 Withells Road, Avonhead 03 358 8960 www.onegoodhorse.co.nz A 1920s racing-themed restaurant suitable for any occasion – dinner for two, Grandpa’s 90th or a family reunion. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks in the bar before a big, wholesome meal such as slow-roasted pork hock, glazed pork spare ribs, succulent ribeye of beef or the daily fish special. A welcoming, family restaurant in two great locations that’s sure to please the whole stable. NEW ZEALAND/ STEAKHOUSE

Pomeroy’s 292 Kilmore Street, Central City 03 365 1523 www.pomspub.co.nz Open: Tue – Thu 3pm – 11pm, Fri – Sun 12pm – 11pm, Mon closed Pomeroy’s Old Brewery Inn is Christchurch’s original free house and home to 31 taps of New Zealand and international craft beer. Great food is served up daily in their wonderful restaurant, which also features a boutique wine list, and live local music is regularly on offer. Voted “Best Specialty Pub Venue” in New Zealand, Beer & Brewer magazine awards, and Best Drinking Establishment, Lonely Planet. NEW ZEALAND/COSY PUB

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Sullivans Irish Pub 291 Lincoln Road, Addington 03 338 8300 Find them on Facebook Open: 7 days, 10am till late Sullivans has a friendly, traditional atmosphere to suit your mood – dance your heart out or relax over a quiet drink or a bite to eat. They offer a great range of international beverages, and serve a tasty range of traditional Irish fare. There’s live music throughout the week, Sky Sports with big screen TV, a gaming room and bottle store. Home of the World’s Largest Glass of Beer. COSY PUB

Trevinos Restaurant & Bar Cnr Riccarton Road & Mona Vale Avenue, Riccarton 03 343 5378 www. trevinos.co.nz Open: 7 days from 9am Get into Trevinos now to try their new, tempting menu, filled with traditional favourites and a new range of mains based on a Mediterranean fusion theme. Lamb kleftiko, Greek lamb kofta skewers and tasty seafood dishes are all on offer. Once you’re done with your meal, it’s only a few steps to the bar area which hosts a gaming room, big screens for the big

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game, and live music every Friday and Saturday night. Trevinos – great food, a relaxed atmosphere, easy parking and outdoor dining – stop in and make yourself at home. Menu p126 EUROPEAN/SWISHY BAR

The Twisted Hop 616 Ferry Road, Woolston 03 943 4681 www.thetwistedhoppub.co.nz The Twisted Hop brew and serve their own award-winning cask-conditioned ales alongside some seriously, and beer matched, hearty pub grub. With live music and beer tastings, there’s nearly always something on. COSY PUB/ NEW ZEALAND

Valley Inn Tavern 2 Flavell Street, Heathcote Valley 03 384 1124 www.valleyinntavern. co.nz Open: 7 days 10am – 11pm The stylish Valley Inn Tavern continues a 130-year tradition of hospitality in the Heathcote Valley. Just minutes from the city centre, the Tavern offers a traditional English ambience, relaxing courtyard, great food, courtesy van, and big screens for the big game. Head in on Tuesday for $15 steak-andpint night or Wednesdays for the new $20 beef or chicken schnitzel meal deal, relax in the sunny courtyard and enjoy the warm welcome. NEW ZEALAND/COSY PUB

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RESTAURANTS THE WHAT, WHERE AND WHY OF THE CHRISTCHURCH DINING SCENE.

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In Christchurch you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to great restaurants and dining experiences. Creative menus from creative venues abound with something for all tastes. From the buzzing eat-streets along Riccarton and Papanui Roads and Victoria and St Asaph Streets through to off-the-beaten-path hidden gems and suburban powerhouses, you’re in for a treat – literally!

Merivale eatery for over 35 years. European-inspired décor features in their bustling restaurant, and with their sheltered and modern courtyard and quiet and cosy garden room, they have spaces for all your requirements. Breakfast and lunch menus offer both firm Brigittes favourites and fresh seasonal fare. Also available for small private functions both days and evenings. NEW ZEALAND

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Famed for its use of fresh, in-season and local produce, premium meats, pristine seafoods and exotic game, the New Zealand culinary scene marries myriad international influences with a nod to the past to deliver fierce fare that punches above its weight. Brigittes Shop 5, 209 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 6150 www.brigittes.co.nz Open: Mon – Sat 8am – 4pm, Sun 9am – 4pm Brigittes has been an iconic

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The Brickworks 69 Centaurus Road, Cashmere 03 337 2227 www.thebrickworks.co.nz Open: Mon – Thu 11am – 12am, Fri – Sat 11am – 1am, Sun 11am – 10pm The

Brickworks offers great food, coffee and cold beer at the foot of the Cashmere Hills. Lunch or dine from the fresh seasonal menu, make use of the private outdoor area, or come in for a drink and enjoy the easygoing vibe, live sport on the big screens, and gaming machines. NEW ZEALAND/ COSY PUB

Christchurch Tramway Restaurant Cathedral Junction, Central City 03 366 7830 Open: daily at 7pm www. welcomeaboard.co.nz/christchurchtram/tram-restaurant Board New Zealand’s only tramway restaurant to enjoy outstanding contemporary cuisine as you tour the rebuilding central city. Reservations are essential! NEW ZEALAND

OH, FIDDLESTICKS Fiddlesticks Restaurant & Bar offers a sophisticated haunt in which to dine in style or relax with a drink. Focusing on seasonal fare, the talented crew in the kitchen fire out a menu that’s got you covered whether you’re ravenous or just peckish – go for a flavourful taster, an intriguing main, or an opulent feast to share with your companions.

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food & drink | restaurants from 9am Saturday & Sunday, with all new breakfast and lunch menus available. NEW ZEALAND/SWISHY BAR Cook ’N’ With Gas 23 Worcester Boulevard, Central City (Astro Lounge out back of Cook ’N’ With Gas) 03 377 9166 www. cooknwithgas.co.nz Established in 1999, Cook ’N’ With Gas has long been one of Christchurch’s most talkedabout restaurants. Serving modern, top-quality New Zealand cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere (in a historic villa, to boot), this bistro is a firm local favourite. NEW ZEALAND The Cornershop Bistro 32 Nayland Street, Sumner 03 326 6720 www.cornershopbistro. co.nz Open: Dinner Wed – Sun from 5:30pm, Brunch Fri – Sun 10am – 3pm Owner-chef Rod Cross produces consistently great food in this humming bistro, with European influence across the menus. Recommended by Lonely Planet! NEW ZEALAND/EUROPEAN

Dux Dine 28 Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 348 1436 www.duxdine.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri from 7am, Sat/Sun from 9am Situated in a historic turn-ofthe-century villa, Dux Dine provides a variety of welcoming, comfortable spaces in which to enjoy their vegetarian and seafood dishes, the excellence of which saw them win The Press People’s Choice award in the Christchurch Hospitality Awards in both 2014 and 2015. Whether it’s to be dinner for two, a group celebration, a morning coffee, or meeting friends for lunch, Dux Dine is simply the perfect spot to be. SEAFOOD/VEGETARIAN

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Fiddlesticks Restaurant & Bar 48 Worcester Boulevard, Central City 03 365 0533 www.fiddlesticksbar. co.nz Open: Mon – Fri from 8am till late for breakfast, lunch and dinner, Sat/Sun from 9am for weekend brunch Sophisticated, sociable and relaxed, Fiddlesticks is one of Christchurch’s best retreats. This distinctive, centrally-located restaurant and bar provides an inviting atmosphere for whiling away some time. Dine al fresco and watch the street-side activity from their sheltered courtyard, or join friends in one of the intimate dining spaces. The talented kitchen crew provide sensational in-season local fare. A menu of beautifully cooked tasters and intriguing meals. NEW ZEALAND Fox & Ferret Public Ale House Rotherham Street, Riccarton 03 348 6677 & The Palms, Shirley 03 385 9955 www.foxriccarton.co.nz Open: 7 days, 11am – late Enjoy alfresco dining, a great menu selection, live entertainment, big screen sports and good times! NEW ZEALAND/COSY PUB The Garden Court Brasserie The Chateau on the Park, 189 Deans Avenue, Riccarton 03 348 8999 www. chateau-park.co.nz Lunch or dine al fresco (or inside) from a range of classic, contemporary dishes while overlooking award-winning gardens. NEW ZEALAND

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coffee, dinner from their excellent menu, or simply to sample some of the range of great wine, craft beers or fine spirits they offer. With a beer garden primed for summer enjoyment and the comfort of its leather and wood finish inside, The Harvard is a favourite with locals and tourists alike. COSY PUB/NEW ZEALAND

Kaizuka Eatery & Garden Bar 83B Centaurus Road, Huntsbury 03 332 6927 www.kaizuka.co.nz Open: Tue 9am – 4:30pm, Wed – Fri 10am till late, Sat/Sun 9:30am till late Take it easy at Kaizuka on Centaurus Road, the city’s best kept secret! Bring your best friend, mates, lover – whoever! Come as you are: walking gear, best bib and tucker or lycra if you must, bring your dog and lap up Chch’s newest garden eatery and garden bar. It’s a place devoid of white tablecloths, and elbows on the table is normal behaviour! Fresh food, fine wine, craft beer, and great staff; loads of laughs is a promise! NEW ZEALAND The Lakes Restaurant Peppers Clearwater Resort, Clearwater Avenue, Northwood 03 360 1000 www.peppers.co.nz/clearwater/dining Experience fine contemporary dining; the best of Canterbury produce paired with fantastic views out to the lake and over to the Southern Alps. NEW ZEALAND

Local. At Riccarton House 16 Kahu Road, Riccarton 03 348 6190 www.localatriccartonhouse.co.nz Open: Wed – Fri 10am – 3pm, Sat/ Sun 9am – 4pm Local. Restaurant at Riccarton House is headed up by Sam Marchant from the company The Food Project. As the owner of the Christchurch Farmers’ Market,

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food & drink | restaurants Sam has a passion for local produce and for supporting those people that produce locally. His menu at Local. is seasonally changing and offers a very garden-to-plate philosophy. The 5 planter boxes outside his kitchen window provide a wonderful selection of ever-changing vegetable ingredients as well as fresh herbs. NEW ZEALAND

Lone Star Cnr Waimairi & Riccarton Road Riccarton 03 943 9434, Shop 116 Northlands Mall, Papanui 03 352 6653, 26 Manchester Street, Central City 03 365 7086 www.lonestar.co.nz Famous for providing quality with quantity and using only the best and freshest local produce; from the moment you enter any of their three Christchurch venues you are welcomed by their friendly staff. NEW ZEALAND/ STEAKHOUSE/COSY PUB

Morrell & Co 280 Lincoln Road, Addington 03 423 1440 www.morrellandco.co.nz Open: Mon – Wed 3pm – late, Thu – Sun 11:30am – late ‘Cold beer, hot food, good times ...’ Morrell & Co is a warm, funky place for everyone to enjoy; sharing a glass of wine or pint of beer, having a tasty lunch or dinner, getting down with a boogie or having fun at your private function in the curtainedoff cedar box. NEW ZEALAND/COSY PUB No.4 Bar & Restaurant 4 Mansfield Avenue, Merivale 03 355 3720 www.no4bar.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 10am till late, Sat/Sun 9am till late No.4 Bar & Restaurant has a lively atmosphere every day of the week. Take a seat in a candlelit corner, pull up the couch in the library, or celebrate with friends in one of the covered outdoor courtyards. When you’re comfortable, check out your dining options. Brimming with fresh, seasonal and locally sourced delights from brunch to dinner, the menu has earned No.4 an exceedingly good reputation. For unassuming, friendly service in a welcoming environment, drop into No.4 – exceptionally good beer, food and stories. NEW ZEALAND/ COSY PUB

The Oaks of Darfield 2171 Clintons Road, Darfield (4km west of Darfield) 03 318 7686 www. theoaksofdarfield.co.nz Open: Lunch Wed – Sun 12pm – 3pm, Dinner

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT

TWENTY SEVEN STEPS Overlooking New Regent Street, Twenty Seven Steps, the new restaurant from Emma Mettrick and Chef Paul Howells (formerly of The Little Bistro), is a cosy and intimate space where food isn’t frilly or overstyled – don’t come looking for foams, smears or tweezer-placed adornments! There’s a simple three-course approach and everything is made in-house or name checked, sourced from the best Emma and Paul can track down – independent, free range, ethical and organic suppliers are used whenever possible and the result is plenty of bold, robust and gutsy flavours.

Wed – Sun from 6pm, bookings essential Experience intimate fine dining for lunch or dinner in an historic Canterbury house. Functions, weddings, meetings, or finger food catering in a spectacular setting – just contact the team about your requirements. Dinner, bed and breakfast packages available Wednesday to Sunday – take the chance to escape the city completely in less than an hour’s drive and relax in the welcoming environment. Bookings essential for B&B – just give them a call. NEW ZEALAND/ACCOMMODATION One Good Horse 6 Inwoods Road, Parklands 03 383 0417 120 Withells Road, Avonhead 03 358 8960 www.onegoodhorse.co.nz A 1920s racing-themed restaurant suitable for any occasion – dinner for two, Grandpa’s 90th or a family reunion. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks in the bar before a big, wholesome meal such as slow-roasted pork hock, glazed pork spare ribs, succulent ribeye of beef or the daily fish special. A welcoming, family restaurant in two great locations that’s sure to please the whole stable. Discover the unique vibe, friendly staff and great food today! NEW ZEALAND/STEAKHOUSE

Straits Café Rendezvous Hotel, 166 Gloucester Street, Central City 03 943 3888 Breakfast on the go, casual lunch at the Junction Bar or dining on the best of Canterbury’s excellent produce in the evening – there’s something for everyone at Straits Café. NEW ZEALAND

restaurants | food & drink of your favourite beer, then Trenches aim to satisfy. The relaxed, familyfriendly restaurant with a community feel is a great place for coffee with friends, after-work drinks with colleagues or family get-togethers on weekends. Tuck in to classic breakfast, lunch or dinner favourites or relax over a drink with some good company for an hour or two. NEW ZEALAND/

Around the World in 8 Restaurants Eat your way around the world within the city limits. Dust off your passport for a whirlwind gastronomic tour with these international taste sensations:

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SPAIN, PAELLA MIXTA, THE CURATOR’S HOUSE

USA, BBQ JERK CHICKEN, ORLEANS

ITALY, SCHIACCIATA, CASA NOSTRA

CHINA, PORK BUNS, CHI KITCHEN

LATIN AMERICA, CASA MUSSELS, CASA PUBLICA

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African Somewhat unfairly neglected by much of the rest of the world for a long time, Africa’s cuisine has more recently grabbed some of the increased attention it has always deserved within the international culinary scene. The traditional North African flavours of Morocco, Egypt and Algeria in particular are now well known and appreciated by foodies all over the world, but the considerable regional varieties of the rest of the vast, culturally diverse landmass are also increasingly finding their way onto menus elsewhere around the world, from Mozambique’s (via Portugal) piri piri chicken to South African biltong, East Africa’s kachumbari and West Africa’s jollof rice. Taste of Egypt 475B Papanui Road, Papanui 03 354 0336 www.tasteofegypt.co.nz Open: 7 days, 11am – late For fast, fresh and healthy souvlakis and kebabs, you can’t go past Taste of Egypt. Delicious souvlaki and kebabs made fresh as you watch, with fresh salads and sauces made daily in-store. Authentic, healthy and tasty! EGYPTIAN

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THAILAND, SPINACH LEAF WITH PRAWN, GREEN MANGO AND CHILLI RELISH, CHINWAG

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Asian The delectable curries of the subcontinent, the fiery heat, big flavours and sensational sauces of the Southeast, the succulent seafood of Japan, the stuffed vegetables and grilled meats of the Middle East, and the huge regional variations of China – Asia offers massive variety in its cuisine. Ginger, garlic, chilli, soy and sesame oil are common themes, while rice and noodle dishes in a mindboggling array of varieties satisfy as well as inspire. The Asiatique 50 Wordsworth Street, Sydenham 03 365 0163 www.asiatique.co.nz Open: Lunch Tue – Fri 9:30am – 3pm, Dinner Thu – Sat 6pm – 10pm The Asiatique offers authentic tastes of Asia, with dishes from Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Choose from beautifully prepared Asian classic dishes or go for one of their own exotic fusion creations, then relax with your meal amongst the lovely French-Asian decor, or takeaway to enjoy at your place. Catering, functions (including theme buffets) and cooking workshops are all also available! Grab lunch during the week or dinner Thu – Sat. ASIAN FUSION DUO Dining Room & Bar 12 Hereford Street (main entrance on Rolleston Avenue), Central City 03 423 1212 www.duochch.co.nz Open: 7 days till late DUO Dining Room & Bar is centrally located near the Botanic Gardens and the Christchurch Arts Centre. This iconic restaurant and bar fuses a funky, en-pointe and hip vibe with some seriously

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boundary-pushing Asian fare, and strongly emphasises the shared dining experience. Making everything in-house, the wildly talented chef Phil Watkins practically serves his heart on his plates! Menu p120 MODERN ASIAN

Paragon offer Thai/Asian fusion food, using only the freshest ingredients to create truly delicious dishes with authentic flavours. THAI/ASIAN FUSION

King of Snake 145 Victoria Street, Central City 03 365 7363 www.kingofsnake.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 11:30am – late, Sat/Sun 4pm – late An exciting bar and restaurant brought to you by the creator of Chinwag Eathai and King of Snake has established a reputation for excellence on the city’s restaurant scene, claiming the Best Restaurant title in the Zest Food Awards 2014. A timeless paean to Southeast Asian sensuality, King of Snake titillates Christchurch’s Victoria Street precinct with Tony Astle’s elevation of the region’s tastes, textures and visuals in a casual, sexy atmosphere. ASIAN FUSION

The Bodhi Tree 397 Ilam Road, Ilam 03 377 6808 www.thebodhitree.co.nz One of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants, The Bodhi Tree has developed a range of Burmese cuisine to achieve the aims of their simple philosophy: ‘eating rice in the most appetising way possible’ Serving sizes are designed to be shared between a groups, with the typical meal allowing you to try a wide range of their delicious dishes. “Subtle food crafted from exceptionally fresh ingredients at one of the city’s best eateries.” – Lonely Planet. BURMESE

The Nook 24 New Regent Street, Central City 0210 225 8194 www.facebook.com/ TheNookEatery Nestled in booming, historic New Regent Street in the heart of the city, The Nook is a twostorey café with a Thai twist during the day and a Thai fusion restaurant in the evening. Drop by for lunch, dinner, coffee or drinks, grab a seat downstairs, upstairs or outside and enjoy great Thai/Asian fusion cuisine as you watch the world go by. Menu p124 THAI/ASIAN FUSION/CAFÉ

Spice Paragon Bush Inn Centre, Cnr Riccarton & Waimairi Roads 03 348 8881, 76 Victoria Street, Central City 03 379 0306 www.spiceparagon.co.nz Spice

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CHINESE Ancestral 35E Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 348 8876 www.ldf.co.nz Open: 7 days, 12pm – late Established in 2000, Ancestral is an authentic and tasty Chinese café and restaurant, but it also features some of the city’s best private karaoke rooms. Specialising in traditional Sichuan and Malaysian Chinese food and bubble teas, they offer an excellent dining experience, with a wide range of dishes from wok-smoked chicken and aubergine salad to the temptations of Tang’s Emperor Pork; thinly sliced pork sizzled in the wok with their exclusive mouth-watering sweet and rich sauce, prepared according to a secret Hong Kong family recipe. CHINESE/KARAOKE Chi Kitchen 30 Victoria Street, Central City 03 371 2442 Open: Wed – Sun 5:30pm – late www.christchurchcasino.co.nz/ restaurants-bars/chi-kitchen The Christchurch Casino is home to the Cantonese-inspired genius of Chi Kitchen, where sensational noodles, dumplings and stir-fries straight from the wok are whipped up for hungry diners eagerly waiting in their Guangzhou-chic, minimalist space. There’s a wide range of delicious dishes to be tempted by, or you can take tough decision-making out of your evening with one of their set menu options. CHINESE

restaurants | food & drink Chong’s Shop 17, Cathedral Junction, 111 Worcester Street, Central City 03 377 3572 Open: 7 days 5pm – late, Tue – Sun 11am – 2pm Chong’s is the only restaurant in the central city offering a traditional Chinese dining experience. Try a unique line-up designed to tantalise your tastebuds. Dine in and takeaway. Chinese BBQ, seafood, and more. Menu p118 CHINESE Madam Kwong’s 155 Blenheim Road, Addington 03 348 3638 www.madamkwong.nz Open: 7 days, 11:30am – 2pm, 5pm – 10:30pm Chinese food is already hard to say no to, but when you visit Madam Kwong’s restaurant, the preconceived idea you had of this type of restaurant is blown away. From the moment you enter, you’ll feel like you are in a Chinese restaurant in Hong Kong or Shanghai. Enjoy authentic, outstanding Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine and Yum Cha for lunch from experienced Chinese chefs. Bookings recommended. Menu p123 CHINESE Pot Sticker on Poplar 144 Lichfield Street, Central City 03 420 0376 www.potsticker. co.nz Determined to serve the best dumplings in the land, Sam Hooper matched the best of Kiwi attitude with traditional Chinese dumpling-making methods..They’ve now expanded their dumpling empire from their “eat on the go kiosk” at The Colombo to a second dine-in option at Poplar Lane, where you can experience the one thing better than dumplings ... beer and dumplings! DUMPLINGS

INDIAN Arjee Bhajee 13C Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 365 6633 5/478 Cranford Street, Redwood 03 352 9133 www.arjeebhajee.co.nz Open: 7 days, 11:30am – 2pm, 5pm – 10pm A Christchurch favourite since opening in 2001, Arjee Bhajee serves up delicious Euro-Indian cuisine creations that are free of food colours and preservatives. Indian with attitude, Arjee Bhajee’s focus on healthy, natural food has proved popular with Christchurch diners, as well as travellers, who have awarded the restaurant the prestigious TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

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SEAFOOD SENSATIONS No trip to New Zealand is complete without sampling some of the sea’s exquisite bounty. Be sure to try Café Valentino for their take on salt and pepper squid, and sample the wonder of Cookai Gold’s soft-shell crab deep fried in an Asahi beer batter, Dux Dine’s exceptional, must-try, line-caught groper, King of Snake’s delicate balance of mandarin marinated tuna and grated coconut salad (pictured), The Cornershop Bistro’s perfection of the Kiwi delicacy West Coast whitebait, and Pegasus Bay Winery’s rocking cured white fish, apple and wasabi sorbet, rice and quinoa – and if a celebration is in order, you can’t go past Yamagen Japanese Restaurant’s crayfish sashimi. for four consecutive years since 2012. Gluten- and dairy-free food available. Menu p116 EURO-INDIAN FUSION Coriander’s 76 Edgeware Road, Edgeware 03 366 7223, 222 St Asaph Street, Central City 03 365 5557, 70-76 Rolleston Drive, Rolleston 03 347 2315 Cnr Conical Hill Road and Chisholm Avenue, Hanmer Springs 03 315 7616 Bush Inn Centre, Cnr Waimairi & Riccarton Roads, Upper Riccarton 03 420 0019 www. corianders.co.nz Open: see website for branch hours Discover the authentic, exotic and enticing flavours of India during a visit to one of Coriander’s restaurant locations. Selecting premium piquant condiments and aromatic herbs, the Coriander’s team ensures an exceptional dining experience awaits at any of their establishments. An extensive menu (including diverse vegetarian options) features many of India’s favourite dishes, as well as some of Coriander’s own signature creations, and will take you on a delicious culinary odyssey. Menu p119 INDIAN

JAPANESE @Tony’s 2 Waterman Place, Ferrymead 03 348 5644 and 85 Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 341 6608 www. teppanyaki.co.nz Christchurch’s Number 1 dinner and show! @Tony’s offers traditional Japanese fare and contemporary Japanese cuisine, such as the Spicy Tempura Sushi roll, alongside breathtaking culinary performances. JAPANESE Cookai Japanese Restaurant & Cookai Gold 6 Nelson Street, Riccarton 03 343 2860 Open: Lunch Wed – Sun 11:30am – 2pm, Dinner Mon – Sun 5:30pm – 10pm 493 Papanui Road, Papanui 03 366 8688 Find them on Facebook Open: Mon – Fri Lunch 12pm – 2pm, Dinner Mon – Sat 5:30pm – late In respect of natural beauty, the Japanese chefs at Cookai and Cookai Gold use traditional Japanese methods to create fresh, seasonable flavours from local and Japanese ingredients. JAPANESE

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Famous for their food and their wine, epic wine lists (and one sake list!) are the order of the day at:

1. Baretta (pictured) 2 Bloody Mary’s 3. Pescatore 4. Saggio di vino 5. Tomi Japanese Restaurant Kinji Japanese Restaurant 279B Greers Road, Burnside 03 359 4697 www.kinjirestaurant.com Ownerchef Kinji calls on his two-decadesplus of experience to meticulously select the freshest seafood, local organic vegetables, tofu, free range eggs and top quality marbled beef that he uses in the creation of his sensational Japanese cuisine. JAPANESE

Kumo Japanese Restaurant 351 Lincoln Road, Addington 03 339 0886 www.facebook.com/kumochch Open: Tue – Sun 12pm – 2:30pm, 5:30pm – 9pm Christchurch’s sushi train offering, Kumo buzzes as part of the new boom in busy Addington. Explore the sushi train by the counter, or enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine and something from the wide drink range in the fine dining area. Kumo has it all – artistic dishes, sophisticated interior design, great atmosphere, and even handsome chefs! Take your pick of their traditional sushi and yakitori dishes and fusion mash-ups. Menu p122 JAPANESE Sakura Japanese Cuisine 380 Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 343 3636 www.sakuracuisine.co.nz Open:

Tue – Sun 11:30am – 2:30pm, 5pm – 9pm Sakura Japanese Cuisine are confident: try them and they reckon you’ll walk out hooked on their food. That’s what they do best; convincing non-believers that Japanese cuisine is the new comfort food! They offer a wide selection of dishes and amazing service in a relaxed environment, as well as sake from Japan and an izakaya (bar) menu for those times that you’re feeling just a bit peckish. JAPANESE

Tomi Japanese Restaurant 76 Edgeware Road, Edgeware Village 03 377 8028 www.tomi.co.nz Open: Lunch Tue – Sat 11:30am – 2pm, dinner Tue – Sun 5:30pm till late Immerse yourself in some culture from the Tomi family as you dine on traditional Japanese cuisine. Tomi has a wide range of Japanese sake and a comprehensive wine list. Tomi offers a delicious selection of specialty Japanese dishes. JAPANESE Yamagen Japanese Restaurant 53 Victoria Street, Central City 03 365 7799 www.yamagen.co.nz Open: Lunch Mon – Fri 11:30 – 2pm, Dinner 7 days 5:30pm – late Yamagen is back to doing what they do best – powering out excellent Japanese food. Whether you opt for some of their fresh sashimi, the distinctive Yamagen Chilli Chicken or their speciality, spectacularly prepared Teppanyaki, you’re bound to enjoy your memorable dining experience. JAPANESE Zenbu 394 Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 343 0505 www.thezenbu.com Open: Tue – Sat 5pm – 1am, Sun 11:30am – 9pm Zenbu’s chefs serve up a range of Japanese fusion dishes accompanied by Japanese tap beer and sake. The unique fried chicken is a must try! Discover it for yourself. Try their delicious Asian twists on familiar menu items. ASIAN FUSION/JAPANESE

MIDDLE EASTERN Persian Kitchen 325 Stanmore Road (cnr Avalon Street), Richmond 03 389 0400 or 027 515 6321 www.persiankitchen. co.nz Dine-in or takeaway Open: 7

nights, 5pm – late, lunch Tue – Fri 11am – 3pm The Persian Kitchen offers a traditional dining experience with a great range of fresh food and flavours for all tastes. The restaurant offers a relaxed and friendly environment, with a cosy Turkish and Persian interior. Dine in, takeaway or book your next function. Chef Hamza has had a lifetime of experience cooking this traditional fare. TURKISH/PERSIAN

TAIWANESE Little Taipei Restaurant 507 Papanui Road, Papanui 03 354 1288 Find them on Facebook Open: Tue – Thu/Sun 11:30am – 10pm, Fri/Sat 11:30am – 11pm Little Taipei Taiwanese Restaurant is the only Taiwanese restaurant in Christchurch, and provides the authentic mild, sweet and savoury flavours of Taiwan. Come in to discover (and love!) amazing, traditional Taiwanese street food and bubble tea, and enjoy a refreshing new casual dining experience in their calm and relaxing environment. BYO and licensed. TAIWANESE

THAI Aroy Thai Restaurant 61 Victoria Street, Central City 03 365 2400 Find them on Facebook Open: 7 days 11:30am – 2:30pm, Mon – Wed 5pm – 10pm, Thu – Sat 5pm – 1am, Sun 5pm – 10pm Summer is here, and the warmth it brings is delicious. A spicy Thai salad will give you the zest you require for these long sunny days, or their Garlic King Prawns will amaze you! Aroy offers the true tastes of Thailand; experience them for lunch or dinner 7 days a week. Please let them know you’re coming – or they can also come to you! Perfect for large groups; just let the team know and they can keep seats ready for you. THAI Chinwag 104 Victoria Street, Central City 03 366 4544 www.chinwageathai.co.nz Open: 7 days, 3pm – late Muchloved for its superb expression of Thai cuisine, the brooding, sleek interior of its new post-quake digs, and its ability to bang out some sensational cocktails, Chinwag opens

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restaurants | food & drink a local door to Thailand and all of its accompanying delights, and has become an icon of the Christchurch restaurant scene, setting the standard upon which other Thai restaurants are measured. As a home for authentic, fresh Thai cuisine their menu ranges from open-grill street food to the elegance of Thailand’s oldest traditions. THAI Hammersley’s Thai & Chang Thai Hammersley’s: 8 Shirley Road, Shirley 03 385 0004 Open: 7 days, 11am – 9:30pm BYO wine, Chang: 21 Shands Road, Hornby 03 349 7069 Open: Lunch Tue – Fri 11:30am – 2:30pm, Dinner Tue – Sun 5pm – 9:30pm BYO wine www.chchthai.co.nz Established five years ago, Hammersley’s Thai has fast become one of the busiest restaurants in the east of the city, while Chang Thai has been a favourite in Hornby for nine years. Hammersley’s Thai concentrates on the finer side of dining Thai-style, with spacious seating, comfortable chairs, and friendly ambience. The smaller but busy Chang Thai meets local demand for quality Thai food in an enjoyable environment. Both are ideal for everything from a relaxing meal for one through to banquets for groups. You’ll find an impressive selection

of authentic, reasonably-priced Thai dishes, also available as takeaways. If you love the flavours of Thailand, then Hammersley’s Thai and Chang Thai are the places for you! THAI Keo Thai 13/14 Carlton Courts, 4 Papanui Road, 03 355 6229 www.keothai.co.nz Open: Lunch Wed – Sun 12pm – 3pm, dinner 7 days - 5pm – late Keo Thai Restaurant and Courtyard Bar is a must-do experience for authentic Thai cuisine. Keo and his team of chefs prepare traditional and contemporary dishes from the freshest seasonal produce. The spacious restaurant and sheltered, relaxing garden area combine with friendly and welcoming staff to ensure you receive an enjoyable dining experience. BYO wine and takeaways available. THAI Red Elephant 5 Pilgrim Place, Central City 03 377 1122 www.redelephant.co.nz Open: 7 days for lunch and dinner Dine-in or takeaway Red Elephant offers a warm welcome and authentic Thai cuisine from Sukhothai province, with a wide range of dishes made with fresh, locally-grown herbs and produce. Enjoy a special evening in the traditional cushion dining area. THAI

VIETNAMESE Hello Vietnam Restaurant Shop 5–8, 235 Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 341 2258 www. hellovietnam.co.nz Open: 7 days 11:30am – 2:30pm, 5pm – 10pm Dine in or takeaway Hello Vietnam offers delicious, traditional Vietnamese food. Start with the likes of fresh ricepaper rolls or traditional Vietnamese pancake before mains such as stirfried chilli and lemongrass chicken and braised caramel pork belly, washed down with something from the wine selection or your own BYO choice. The food is simply and freshly prepared with quality ingredients to maximise flavour. Fully licensed, BYO wine only. VIETNAMESE

Central and South American The fiery spices and tang of Latin American food are unmistakable. Maize is the staple ingredient in the region, but its uses are as diverse as the continent itself – everything from tortillas to tacos, Colombian and Venezuelan arepas to Salvadorian pupusas – and the piquant spices and salsas of the region such as

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ORLEANS Orleans rocks a winning trifecta of hearty Creole soul food, hard liquor by way of a bodacious US whiskey menu, and serious live music housed in infectious feel-good New Orleans funk. The rustic setting fuses ol’ skool southern artefacts and trinkets with a distinctly local twist by way of a fit-out comprised almost entirely from earthquake salvaged material, which adds a nod to the past while being completely of the moment. American-themed eats, killer cocktails, awesome live music and courtyard cool make it the place to be. www.whatshotnewzealand.com 59

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THE VILLAS A spring sessional, lamb can be a hard dish to face while they’re bounding about in paddocks en mass, but The Villas’ signature lamb shoulder will silence even the sternest carnivore conflict. Slow-braising prime Canterbury lamb in their master stock until it falls off the bone and literally melts-in-the-mouth, it’s lovingly served alongside perfectly roasted kumara, wilted spinach, pumpkin puree and aromatic jus – perfect with a chianti.

guacamole, pico de gallio, mole, chili and many more have become foodie favourites the world over.

LATIN AMERICAN Casa Publica Cnr New Regent & Armagh Streets 03 366 1389 www.casapublica.co.nz Come and enjoy Casa Publica, a homage to one of South America’s most notorious and mysterious historical figures. Its lush leather booths and vibrant bar leaners establish a relaxed, classy ambience of pure sophistication. The menu consists of a variety of South America’s finest cuisine put together with an elegant yet humble approach to detail and flavours, and over at the bar, you can choose from the largest rum selection in New Zealand. SOUTH AMERICAN/SWISHY BAR

The Cuban 236 St Asaph Street, Central City 03 260 2605 www.thecuban.co.nz Open: Mon/Tue 3pm – late, Wed – Sun 11:30am – late Qué volá contigo, Christchurch! The Cuban is a gorgeous piece of Havana right in the central city. Sample exquisite Cuban street food ... empanadas, tostadas, and their sensational Cuban Sandwich. Marvel at the extensive selection of more than 60 rums, try their very own Cuba Laga (lager), or sample a drink from the extensive cocktail list, featuring 7 different Daiquiri flavours! SOUTH AMERICAN/SWISHY BAR

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Polo Bar Hotel Montreal, 363 Montreal Street, Central City 03 943 8547 www. hotelmontreal.co.nz The Hotel Montreal Polo Bar is the perfect setting for a superfood breakfast, afternoon aperitifs or delicious Argentine cuisine in the evenings. It’s a laid-back sanctuary that’s a great venue to relax or catch up with friends. SOUTH AMERICAN/SWISHY BAR Tequila Mockingbird 98 Victoria Street, Central City 03 365 8565 www.tbird.co.nz Open: Mon – Thu 4pm till late, Fri 11:30am till late, Sat/Sun 9:30am till late Award-winning Chef Mark Sycamore and his team have recreated the delicious flavours of Latin America that will leave you coming back for more. LATIN/SWISHY BAR

MEXICAN Alvarado’s Mexican Cantina 77 Stevens Street (south of Moorhouse Avenue), Waltham 03 374 4149 www.alvarados.co.nz Open: 7 days from 11am Handily situated on the edge of the CBD, Alvarado’s provides a destination environment for the complete Mexican experience. The home of authentic Mexican cuisine in Christchurch, Alvarado’s Mexican Cantina boasts an a la carte restaurant, open daily from 5pm and serving the very best Mexican food, freshly prepared on the premises. Lunchtime and casual dining are also

available in the comfortable bar area, which opens daily at 11am. The best in traditional Mexican food, made by Mexicans! Menu p113 MEXICAN Mexicano’s 131 Victoria Street, Central City 03 365 5330 www.mexicanos.co.nz Open 7 days, 11.30am – late Brought to you by the creator of ‘King of Snake’, Mexicano serves up the authentic flavours of Mexico from their funky set-up in Victoria Street. Serving up fine Mexican street food in stylish surrounds with an emphasis on fun, Mexicano’s is always a great dinner option – provided you’re able to get a table (book early!). Their authentic Mexican dishes are designed for sharing, so grab family or friends and make a night of it. MEXICAN Mexico 203 Manchester Street, Central City 03 374 5422 www.mexico.net.nz Open: 7 days, 12pm – late Mexico is an immersive dining experience inspired by the street cuisine and culture of its namesake country. A range of authentic and fusion Mexican dishes are served to you in a fast paced and energetic atmosphere, drenched in bright colour and bold imagery. The menu is seasonal, changing every three months to ensure you always receive vibrant flavours and fresh produce. A night at Mexico is one of enjoying unique flavours and the best tequila you’ll find in a refreshing atmosphere. MEXICAN

Europe From bangers and mash in the West to the thousand-year-old tradition of shchi (Russian cabbage soup) in the East, European cuisine is as diverse as the different cultures of the more than 50 countries in the continent. While countless French and Italian staples in particular have, of course, become favourites all over the world, a host of other European nations have given one or more famously and epically tasty gifts to the globe.

EURO FUSION The Cornershop Bistro 32 Nayland Street, Sumner 03 326 6720 www.cornershopbistro.co.nz Open: Dinner Wed – Sun from 5:30pm, Brunch Fri – Sun 10am – 3pm Owner-

restaurants | food & drink chef Rod Cross produces consistently great food in this humming bistro, with European influence across the menus. Recommended by Lonely Planet! NEW ZEALAND/EUROPEAN The Little Bistro 33 Rue Lavaud, Akaroa 03 304 7314 www.thelittlebistro.co.nz Open: Lunch Thu – Sat 11am – 2pm, Dinner Tue – Sat from 5:30pm 1.5hrs drive from Christchurch, The Little Bistro serves locally sourced, seasonal food in a fantastic atmosphere. Traditional, French bistro-inspired cuisine with a contemporary twist is perfectly washed down with something from the New Zealand and French-focused wine list. If wine’s not your thing, opt for craft beers, artisan sodas, and CHCH-roasted coffee. Service that goes the extra mile, outstanding food, and an outlook over to the sea and hills of Akaroa. EUROPEAN Saggio di vino 179 Victoria Street, Central City 03 379 4006 www.saggiodivino.co.nz Saggio di vino unites its pre-eminent wine collection with a modern European menu created by head chef Nicolas Vignerie. Sourcing the highest quality ingredients, his culinary team contrives a seasonal menu for

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everyday dining and special occasions alike. Awarded with Best of Award of Excellence by New York’s Wine Spectator magazine. EUROPEAN Strawberry Fare 19 Bealey Avenue, Merivale 03 365 4897 www.strawberryfare.com Open: 7 days, Mon – Fri 7am – 11pm, Sat/Sun 8:30am – 11pm Located close to the city and boasting stunning views of Hagley Park, Strawberry Fare offers something for everyone. Open from early with delicious breakfasts and their own roasted coffee, it’s a perfect place to kickstart the day. Lunch and dinner are served 7 days, and their famous desserts are available any time you fancy. Free-range and organic produce is used whenever available. Their friendly, relaxed service caters to all dietary needs. EUROPEAN Twenty Seven Steps 16 New Regent Street, Central City 03 366 2727 www.twentysevensteps. co.nz Open: Tue – Sat 5:30pm – late Twenty Seven Steps is the stylish new venture of the former Little Bistro owners. It’s situated around the corner from the Theatre Royal upstairs in New Regent Street. Enjoy robust, creative food served by people who care about your dining experience.

A thoughtful drinks selection and a relaxed, intimate atmosphere greet you at the top of the stairs. EUROPEAN

FRENCH St Germain Heartland Hotel Cotswold, 88-96 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 3096 www.saint-germain.co.nz Enjoy authentic French cuisine from French brothers Frederic and Vincent, born and raised in Brittany. Experience exceptional food and wine in the elegant, cosy atmosphere whether dining with friends, making time for a romantic dinner, or celebrating with a larger group. FRENCH

ITALIAN Baretta 174 St Asaph Street, Central City 03 260 2600 www.baretta.co.nz Open: 7 days from 11:30am – late Baretta is a little piece of Italy in Christchurch. From the moment you walk through the door, you will feel like you have stepped back to another time and place. Enjoy a delectable dish from the Italian-inspired menu, try a specialty cocktail, or simply sit back and enjoy a wine from their fabulous selection – all while listening to acoustic duos, and then later in the night, some of the city’s best DJs. Christchurch Hospitality Awards 2015 winners: The Press People’s Choice Best Bar and Best Wine List. ITALIAN Café Valentino 168 St Asaph Street, Central City 03 377 1886 www.cafevalentino.co.nz Open: 7 days from 12pm Recent winner of a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, Café Valentino serves up perfect thin-base pizza from the wood fired pizza oven, as well as a soul-satisfying range of pasta dishes (perfect with a glass of local pinot noir). If it’s local beef or lamb you desire, Café Valentino has won the coveted Beef and Lamb Gold Plate for 18 straight years! Finish things off with a house-made dessert or cocktail. ITALIAN/PIZZA

Casa Nostra 2 Waterman Place, Ferrymead 03 384 3186 www.casanostraitalianrestaurant. co.nz Open: 7 days, from 5pm A new Italian restaurant focusing on fresh, tasty and authentic Italian fare, www.whatshotnewzealand.com 61

food & drink | restaurants Casa Nostra is open 7 days a week in Ferrymead from 5pm until late. Enjoy delicious pasta and specialty dishes created with love and respect for the old Italian traditions. Try their exciting new menu, including the new Schiacciata (skiah-CHA-tah!), Tuscan flatbread loaded with delectable toppings. Takeaways are also available. Menu p117 ITALIAN Freemans Dining Room, Bar & Deck 47 London Street, Lyttelton 03 328 7517 www.freemansdiningroom.co.nz Open: Wed/Thu 3pm – late, Fri 11:30am – late, Sat 9am – late, Sun 10am – late Hand-made pasta and authentic Italian pizza, stunning deck with sea views, and live music every Sunday afternoon makes Freemans a perfect choice everytime. Wed/Thu $18 pizzas and $20 pastas complete the package. ITALIAN/PIZZA Cocopelli Gourmet Pizza Bar P2 The Palms Arena, Marshland Road, Shirley 03 386 2220 www. cocopelli.co.nz Open: 7 days, 11am – late Cocopelli is known for its one-of-a-kind service and delicious gourmet pizza. Whether it’s one of their signature cocktails and a cold beer after work, or a special family gathering, Cocopelli caters for all groups large and small. With an excellent outdoor area and a warm, intimate interior, Cocopelli is the perfect choice for all occasions. Full dinner menu available all day, with over 85% available gluten-free on request. PIZZA Tutto Bene 192 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 4744 www.tuttobene.co.nz Tutto Bene is a wonderful Italian pizzeria restaurant offering a lively authentic dining ambience. This family-owned and operated restaurant not only offers delicious Italian cuisine, but the old Italian atmosphere as well. They update their specials regularly – head in and take a look at what’s on offer and let their warm and hearty Italian food satisfy you. ITALIAN Venuti 791 Colombo Street, Central City 03 377 2454 www.venuti.co.nz Venuti Italian restaurant is family owned and operated. Providing great, friendly service amidst warm and cosy decor, they offer modern Italian cuisine, bringing their own special twists to a

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number of classic dishes. A fantastic selection of local and European wines is always available to complement any meal. Bookings are essential; although they always do their best to accommodate walk-ins! ITALIAN Winnie Bagoes Cnr Madras and Allen Streets, Central City 03 366 6315 www.winniebagoes. co.nz Winnie Bagoes has been producing gourmet pizzas for 18 years. Fresh ingredients, generously applied, and secret sauces and marinades combine to make a Winnie’s pizza unique. Add a rustic, relaxing environment and friendly, professional service and you’ve got an awesome gourmet pizza experience. PIZZA

MEDITERRANEAN Costa’s Taverna 478 Cranford Street, Redwood 03 352 3232 www.costastaverna.co.nz Costas offers outstanding Greek cuisine backed by four generations of family tradition. Committed to making your night out a great one, beyond their great food they offer excellent service, ambience that transports you to a night in the Greek islands, and a passion for perfection – extra effort that’s seen them become a big hit with locals and visitors alike. GREEK Trevinos Restaurant & Bar Cnr Riccarton Road & Mona Vale Avenue, Riccarton 03 343 5378 www. trevinos.co.nz Open: 7 days from 9am Get into Trevinos now to try their new, tempting menu, filled with traditional favourites and a new range of mains based on a Mediterranean fusion theme. Lamb kleftiko, Greek lamb kofta skewers and tasty seafood dishes are all on offer. Once you’re done with your meal, it’s only a few steps to the bar area which hosts a gaming room, big screens for the big game, and live music every Friday and Saturday night. Trevinos – great food, a relaxed atmosphere, easy parking and outdoor dining – stop in and make yourself at home. Menu p126 EUROPEAN/SWISHY BAR

PORTUGUESE Nando’s 35 Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 348 4660 Open: Mon – Thu 11:30am –

9:30pm, Fri/Sat 11:30am – 10pm, Sun 11:30am – 9:30pm and 145D Colombo Street, Beckenham 03 332 3207 Open: Mon – Thu 11:30am – 9:30pm, Fri – Sun 11:00am – 10pm www.nandos.co.nz Nando’s offers you great chicken and famous hospitality. Your senses will be fired by the unique products and tastes they create with peri-peri spice – always prepared with pride and passion. Some say it’s the overnight marinating. Others believe the sauce is the key, or that it’s the butterflygrilling on an open flame. Nando’s reckon it’s all these and more! Drop in for a great meal ... your taste buds will never be the same again! PORTUGUESE

SPANISH The Curator’s House Restaurant Botanic Gardens, 7 Rolleston Avenue, Central City 03 379 2252 www. curatorshouse.co.nz Open: 7 days, 11am till late This iconic restaurant in the picturesque central Botanic Gardens offers intimate dining, al fresco outdoor seating, and stunning views of the gardens. Traditional Spanish tapas and cuisine are made using only the best local produce. Private dining for groups is also available. The classic Spanish house specialities of Slow Roasted Spring Lamb and Paella are must-tries! SPANISH

North America Large enough to develop numerous styles of cuisine within its own borders, the US has developed a reputation for food with big, bold flavours (and often equally big servings!). American culinary exports the likes of New York-style steak, Creole/Cajun dishes, the southern border Mexi-American mash-up of the Tex-Mex school, the largerthan-life tradition of Texan BBQ, and American-style cooked breakfasts are popular the world over. Boo Radley’s Food & Liquor Level 1, 98 Victoria Street, Central City 03 366 9906 www.booradleys.co.nz Open: 7 days 4pm – 3am Boo Radley’s offers a relaxed, comfortable environment. Enjoy great live music while grazing on tasty, Cajun/ Southern-inspired plates and a cocktail or two. Discover Boo Radley’s tonight! SOUTHERN USA/SWISHY BAR

restaurants | food & drink Bloody Mary’s 30 Latimer Square, Central City 03 943 5937 www.bloodymarys.co.nz A popular New York style steakhouse known for premium, local produce, seasonal menus and delicious cuisine. Hit the whisky lounge for a night cap or the terrace for a cocktail. Choose from the extensive list! STEAKHOUSE/ SWISHY BAR

Burgers & Beers 355 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 366 3339 478 Cranford Street, Papanui 03 354 3336 www. burgersandbeersinc.co.nz Open: 7 days, 11am – late Burgers & Beers’ burgers are big in size and equally big on flavour – “grown-up burgers for grown-ups”. The gourmet goodness of carefully-selected produce – laden and dripping with mouth-watering deliciousness – is carefully nestled between a very fresh, soft bun, then wedged into a paper bag for you to rip open and shamelessly devour! The “Beers” part of Burger & Beers doesn’t need an explanation – all beer requires is to be served icy cold. Check! BURGERS Gas Monkey Shop 1, The Palms, Shirley 03 386 0556 www.gasmonkey.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 11am – late, Sat/Sun 8:30am – late Fuel the primate ... feel the beat! Gas Monkey has arrived at The

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Palms Arena, with a classic Tex-Mex American grill, decadently designed cocktails and an extensive craft beer portfolio. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, all in an ambience that’ll make you go ape – step into the primate’s den for a unique dining experience, a drink with mates, live music or the worldfamous movie meal deal with Reading Cinemas. An exciting destination full of new flavours – that’s the Gas Monkey way! BAR & GRILL Johnny Sausage 151 Cambridge Terrace, Central City 03 366 9990 www.johnnysausage. co.nz This new central city hangout is a pizzeria and bagel joint with a little bit of a New York vibe. Park yourself amidst the big-city charm and industrial furniture and take in the surrounding city as you enjoy excellent gourmet pizzas and fresh bagels baked in-house. PIZZA/BAGELS Lower 9th Diner 84 Lichfield Street, Central City 03 365 7312 www.lower9th.co.nz Tucked away in Strange’s Lane next to Orleans, Lower 9th Diner bangs out great gourmet burgers, fries and shakes in funky surrounds. With regular specials and a cheeky little cocktail menu as well, it’s great food at a great price – perfect to kick off your big night or satisfy those late-night cravings on the weekend! BURGERS

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New York Deli 363 Lincoln Road, Addington 03 366 8130 Open: Mon – Thu 8am – 8:30pm, Fri/Sat 8am – late, Sun 9am – 8:30pm www.newyorkdeli.co.nz New York Deli proudly serves Hero sandwiches made from the highest quality, natural, wholesome ingredients. Their sandwiches are huge and are recognised as outstanding value. They treat customers like old friends and do everything they can to ensure you have a great time while in the deli. SANDWICHES

Orleans 89 Lichfield Street, Central City 03 365 7312 www.orleans.co.nz Open: 7 days, 11:30am – late Orleans has a new look menu just in time for Summer! Orleans, festive and loud; the new food direction celebrates the diversity of this famous city while still delivering classic corner-joint grub. It’s all soul food, using the freshest ingredients with big flavours and plenty of Southern grit. New dishes include crisp chicken wings, BBQ whole split jerk chicken, chargrilled 700gm T-bone steak, smoked pork ribs, burgers and a new dessert menu that ranges from sugar-powdered beignets to white chocolate cheesecake. CAJUN/SOUTHERN USA

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HIGH TEA Up for a spot of tea? Highfalutin’ teas around the city include: out in Lincoln, The Tea House offers the ‘Royal’ high tea treatment, also available with champagne; bubbles are an option with Stellar’s high tea as well, while The Grand Café’s version at Christchurch Casino offers ‘three tiers of treats’ (the tiered tray is compulsory at these occasions, naturally), Terra Viva’s own hot smoked salmon rests atop the blinis in their offering, and nothing could preface high tea more perfectly than a leisurely drive out to Oxford to find high tea specialists Pink Sugar – just don’t forget to book! www.whatshotnewzealand.com 63

food & drink | restaurants of Canterbury; the farmers, stockmen and characters who were the early pioneers of the Christchurch and Canterbury region. Great steaks, all dry aged for 30 days. Live music 7 days. Wings Wednesday – 12 wings for $6! STEAKHOUSE/LIVE MUSIC Chillingworth Road 478 Cranford Street, Papanui 03 352 7784 www.chillingworthroad.co.nz Centered around award-winning Chef Darren Wright’s kitchen, Chillingworth Road offers a menu that will take you from breakfast to formal evening dining; a bar perfect for that after work drink; and a kitchen store and school. Prepare for an amazing culinary experience! INTERNATIONAL IN THE SPOTLIGHT

STARGAZING Stellar Restaurant & Bar will literally have you seeing stars with its out-of-thisworld offering. Perched atop 235 Riccarton Road, the futuristic and elegant space rocks intriguing international fare all served up under a spectacular view of the night sky courtesy of the funky moon roof, while an onsite telescope(!) allows those interested to do some more serious stargazing. If ET rocked up here, we’re guessing he’d forget all about phoning home.

International Taking their inspiration globally, these fine establishments offering menus without borders are perfect for those unsure of what they want until they get there, or those trying to please parties with conflicting tastes. 50 Bistro The George, 50 Park Terrace, Central City 03 371 0250 www.50bistro.co.nz 50 Bistro offers inspired bistro food with modern flavours, excellent wines and a great bar. The seasonal menu offers a large variety of dishes created from the best local produce. The stylish interior, including orange onyx wall, flows out to a spacious outdoor area with fire tables and living wall. It’s the perfect place to meet for coffee, cocktails and snacks, or dinner. INTERNATIONAL

Blue Smoke The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 389 5544 Find them on Facebook Blue Smoke is a live music venue in Woolston’s Tannery Emporium that does a tasty sideline

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in soul food and craft beer. Check to see who’s coming up on their regular gig schedule or simply drop in for a tasty pint and some good times! LIVE MUSIC/COSY PUB/INTERNATIONAL

The Bog 50 Victoria Street, Central City 03 929 0117 www.thebog.co.nz A bit of a city institution, The Bog is an Irish bar and restaurant that retains all the traditions of the classic Irish pub while also adding modern advantages in its swish new post-quake location. Enjoy classic, comforting Irish pub food or, of course, a Guinness! COSY PUB/ INTERNATIONAL

Carlton 1 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 9543 www.carltonbar.co.nz Open: 7days from 11am This iconic bar and restaurant has long been part of the Christchurch scene. Carlton is the place to go for great food, great entertainment, and live music all week. Building on a rich history of hotels at the site, the modern Carlton offers the latest facilities and styling while reminding you of the early days

Civil & Naval 16 London Street, Lyttelton 03 328 7206 www.civilandnaval.co.nz Open: 7 days, 10am – late Opened in 2013, Civil & Naval is a European-style tapas bar squeezed into a historic tailor’s – their namesake. Cool off through the warmer months under the green canopy of their bricked beer garden. SWISHY BAR/INTERNATIONAL

The Craic Irish Bar 84B Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 343 4657 www.thecraicirishbar.co.nz Open: 7 days, 10am till late The Craic Irish Bar is a perfect place to grab a pint and make yourself comfortable. Inspired by Irish tradition, The Craic is a top option when you’re looking for a fun, relaxing time. There’s a comprehensive menu available day and night, as well as pool until midnight, a gaming lounge for those who like a punt, and entertainment five nights a week – quiz night on Tuesday, karaoke on Wednesday, and live music for dancing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. COSY PUB Dux Central 10 Poplar Street, Central City 03 943 7830 www.duxcentral.co.nz This four-bar venue comprises Dux De Lux replacement Brew Bar, an earthy, London-esque craft beer-topia that features a sunny courtyard and timber bar, swanky cocktail lounge Emerald Room, The Poplar Social Club and after dark hot spot Upper Dux. SWISHY BAR/INTERNATIONAL

restaurants | food & drink Dragons Den Social Lounge 357 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 366 3338 www.ddsl.co.nz Open: Tue – Sat, 5pm – late This sophisticated cocktail lounge is Christchurch’s finest early evening and late night venue, mixing all the right elements to confidently deliver you a memorable night that allows you to explore and celebrate some of life’s simple pleasures. Enjoy expertly crafted small plates and shared platters by award-winning chef Andrew Brown in between fine wines, craft beers, exquisitely crafted cocktails and impeccable sipping spirits. INTERNATIONAL/SWISHY BAR

Engineers 178 St Asaph Street, Central City 03 365 7893 www.engineersbar.co.nz Christchurch’s only rooftop bar, part of the St Asaph Street hospitality precinct, offers lunch, dinner and drinks in an unpretentious, enjoyable package that’s engineered to provide a great social experience! Enjoy craft beer, NZ wines and something from their menu of small sharing plates and larger meals. SWISHY BAR/ INTERNATIONAL

Governors Bay Hotel 52 Main Road, Governors Bay 03 329 9433 www.governorsbayhotel.co.nz Open: 7 days, 11am till late Highly recommended gastro-pub fare: casual lunches with a view to elegant dinners and private functions. A legacy dating back to 1870 and just 20 minutes from the city. Rooms from $119 per night per couple. International/cosy Pub Harlequin Public House 32 Salisbury Street (cnr Salisbury and Montreal Streets), Central City 03 377 8669 www.hphchch.com A restored wooden villa in the central city is home to Harlequin Public House, a cosy and sophisticated venue home to hearty bistro fare, as well as a late night oyster and champagne bar. Whole sections of the impressive drinks list are devoted to rum and gin, and there are also extensive beer offerings and a good range of international wine labels. INTERNATIONAL

JDV Merivale Mall, Aikmans Road, Merivale 03 964 3860 www.jdv.co.nz Open: Mon – Sun 9am till late JDV Merivale invites you to taste their exquisite Summer menu, featuring classic favourites through to new, seasonallyinspired dishes – they promise to cater for all taste buds! Mix the consistently delectable food with the exceptional service and elegant, relaxing environment – you may never want to leave! A spectacular dining experience, JDV promises a truly memorable occasion. A popular meeting place for corporate meetings or social gatherings, JDV also caters for private special occasions. International

Passengers + Co. 92D Russley Road, Russley 03 342 9490 www.passengersandco.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 7:30am – 3pm Fresh, light, and welcoming, Passengers + Co. is located in the Airport Business Park off Russley Road. Enjoy breakfast, brunch or lunch and regular food events. They offer several blends of coffee to keep you excited, cold drip, house–made komboucha, paleo and raw options too! Relax with a fabulous platter in the sunny courtyard – perfect with a glass of rosé! international Patterson’s Restaurant & Bar Commodore Airport Hotel, 449 Memorial Avenue, Burnside 03 358 8129 www.commodorehotel.co.nz/ bar-and-restaurant Enjoy seasonallyfocused cuisine that takes influence from European, Asian and Pacific traditions with something from the extensive New Zealand and international wine list. INTERNATIONAL Pescatore The George, 50 Park Terrace, Central City 03 371 0257 www.pescatore.co.nz With its long-standing reputation and views of Hagley Park, this iconic restaurant is among New Zealand’s best. Chef de Cuisine Reon Hobson combines classical and contemporary cooking techniques with a passionate respect for ingredients to create a conceptual, sensory approach

to the menu. The private room offers exceptional intimate dining. INTERNATIONAL

Roots Restaurant 8 London Street, Lyttlelton 03 328 7658 www.rootsrestaurant.co.nz This multi award-winning restaurant in the port town of Lyttelton features an open kitchen, two dining rooms and a private courtyard. They offer degustation menus crafted from high quality ingredients sourced from sustainable local farms, foraged ingredients, and their own garden, celebrating seasonality and freshness. An exceptional dining experience! INTERNATIONAL

Sapporo Gold Restaurant 456 Papanui Road, Papanui 03 355 3577 www.qualityhotelelms.co.nz Sapporo Gold Restaurant at the Quality Hotel Elms offers outstanding contemporary cuisine in a relaxed, elegant setting. Their award-winning executive chef prepares a pleasing array of modern international dishes for breakfast and dinner that ranges from the simplicity of bacon and eggs for breakfast to the sophistication of Spiced Rangiora Duck Breast Confit for dinner. Enjoy fine contemporary dining at its best. INTERNATIONAL Shop Eight 8 New Regent Street, Central City 03 390 0199 www.shopeight.co.nz Fitted out with materials recycled from the Christchurch earthquake demolition process, Shop Eight is a wine bar as well as a casual dining and drinking lounge with a long list of cured and smoked meats and fish, pickled and preserved vegetables and fruit, dips, chutneys and more. Build your own platter, or hand the choice over to the chef, and relax with something from the extensive wine list. WINE BAR/ INTERNATIONAL

Stellar L1, 235 Riccarton Road 03 345 6888 www.stellarrestaurant.co.nz Salmon, lamb, scallops, fish, and the new mixed platter; Stellar has more than ever to offer. Head in to check out this exciting and unique new restaurant and bar that takes

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food & drink | restaurants you to the heavens. Stellar offers an enjoyable, relaxed day-time café and bar experience before becoming an enchanting setting for dinner and stargazing in the evenings. Menu p125 INTERNATIONAL

Terrace Downs 623 Coleridge Road, Windwhistle, Canterbury 03 318 6943 www. terracedowns.co.nz 1.5hrs drive from Christchurch, Terrace Downs has so much to offer; luxury accommodation with spectacular views, one of New Zealand’s top golf courses, exciting activities and more. Visit Hunter’s Restaurant and experience mouthwatering preparations of classic favourites and international flavours. INTERNATIONAL

Town Tonic 335 Lincoln Road, Addington 03 338 1150 www.towntonic.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 7:30am – late, Sat 8:30am – late, Sun 8:30am – 4pm Town Tonic is a fresh and sexy eating establishment by owner and executive chef Jamie Bennett, also of Passengers + Co. A slick open space, it serves modern, seasonal and inspiring food daily. It’s situated conveniently close to the Court Theatre and Horncastle Arena and stadium for pre- or post-

entertainment dining, or drop in for a classier-than-usual nibble with your after-work drinks. You’ll find a choice range of boutique beers (and cider) on tap (and in bottles), as well as an excellent selection of New Zealand wines, and the staff also know their way around a cocktail shaker. They also serve excellent coffee. CAFÉ/ swishy bar/INTERNATIONAL

Vespa 225 High Street, Central City 03 943 5980 www.vespabar.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 9am – late, Sat/Sun 11am – late Cool little cocktail bar Vespa is a wee gem. Having grabbed their cocktail shakers and scooters post quake, they relocated around the corner – and they’re still smiling! This summer Vespa are going back to their roots and joining the worldwide pizza revolution – yes! – and are serving massive pizzas with fresh herbs and simple but awesome flavours. And of course, they offer superb live music to boot. swishy bar/Pizza The Villas 290–292 Montreal Street, Central City 03 365 6066 www.thevillas.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 7am – 11pm, Sat/Sun 8am – 11pm A beautiful slice of ‘old Christchurch’, The Villas is all about

superb local cuisine, delivering a diverse menu that features mouthwatering chargrilled steaks and a delicious à la carte dinner menu, all complemented with carefully selected wines and New Zealand craft beers. Extensive renovations have transformed two classic, pre-1900 villas into one of the city’s most iconic destinations. Nestled in a quiet spot near the Christchurch Arts Centre and Art Gallery, The Villas is one of the most iconic dining venues in the city. cafÉ/steakhouse

Wineries Putting the vast and sprawling Canterbury Plains to good use, wineries in Waipara Valley do particularly well. Enjoy award-winning gastro delights perfectly matched to some of the region’s (and country’s) top drops. Black Estate 614 Omihi Road, Waipara Valley 03 314 6085 www.blackestate.co.nz Open: 7 days, 10am – 5pm Family run, Black Estate combines 3 hillside vineyards with their funky Tasting Room & Eatery, where lunches featuring local and organic ingredients can be enjoyed along with a glass or two of their renowned pinot noir, chardonnay or riesling. winery/cafÉ Pegasus Bay Winery 263 Stockgrove Road, Amberley 03 314 6869 www.pegasusbay.com Open: 7 days, 10am – 5pm tastings, 12pm – 4pm restaurant Bookings recommended Named New Zealand’s best winery restaurant for 5 years running, and awarded a Chef’s Hat in the 2014 Good Food Guide, Pegasus Bay offers an unforgettable experience. The menu is influenced by the best of local produce, and changes to take advantage of seasonal offerings. Start with a complimentary tasting and discover the breathtaking gardens. Named one of New Zealand’s top 5 wine producers by influential wine commentator Robert Parker. WINery/international

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Waipara Hills 780 Glasnevin Road, State Highway 1, Waipara, North Canterbury 03 314 6900 www.waiparahills.co.nz Open: 7 days; café and cellar door tastings 10am – 5pm, restaurant lunch

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10am – 3pm On State Highway 1, set amongst the picturesque Waipara Valley vineyards, is the iconic stone building that’s home to Waipara Hills. Here you’ll discover an operating winery, cellar door and bistro-style café specialising in fresh, seasonal dishes that pair perfectly with awardwinning wines. Only a short 45 minute drive north of Christchurch. Winery tours are held twice daily at 11am and 3pm (bookings necessary). winery/cafÉ

Food on the Fly Taking street-style food and more to ... well, the street, these casual gourmet eateries combine food truck cool with seriously tasty fare for quick bites and funky al fresco dining with a buzz. BASE Woodfired Pizza Re:START Mall, Cashel Street, Central City 022 182 1921 www.basepizza.co.nz It’s fast food with a difference – fresh and locally sourced ingredients and plenty of love are used to create delicious, traditional woodfired pizzas in a variety of tempting flavours. PIZZA The Commons Cnr Kilmore and Durham Streets, Central City www.thecommons.org. nz Drop by community organisation Gap Filler’s community and event space in the central city to find a gourmet food truck collective: the Dukes of Sandwich (gourmet sandwiches), Mobile OSAKA (Japanese), Mamacita’s (Mexican), Liberty Dogs (Real American hot dogs and Cuban sandwiches), and Lucky’s Asian Fusion (ramen noodle soup and

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dumplings). Individual hours vary – check website for times. STREET FOOD Fine Fare Kitchen Gourmet Food Hub, 99 Victoria Street, Central City 03 420 2211 www. finefarekitchen.co.nz Fine Fare Kitchen offers ‘bistro gourmet style’ take home lunches and dinners that are slow cooked with a modern twist, FFK is all about providing ‘slow food, fast’. Using delicious real ingredients for people on the go, they make the kind of gourmet food you’d cook for yourself if only you had the time! GOURMET FOOD

Fritz’s Wieners Re:START Mall, Cashel Street, Central City www.fritzswieners. co.nz World famous in Christchurch and increasingly elsewhere in New Zealand too, Fritz’s Wieners sells the highest quality and best tasting sausages in freshly baked baguette buns with onions, sauerkraut and a selection of condiments. Too good to share! street food Gaslight Square Foodcourt Corner of Cashel Street and Oxford Terrace, opposite the Bridge of Remembrance A container food court incorporating Paradise Dumplings, Dose Sushi, Marie’s Lebanese Kebabs, Tiki Taco, and more – symbolising Christchurch’s post-earthquake recovery. Purchased food can be eaten in the nearby Gaslight Taverna with a beverage purchase. STREET FOOD Home Gourmet Food Hub, 99 Victoria Street, Central City Home is a café and takeaway in the container–

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based Victoria Street Food Hub that showcases the culinary skills of owner-operator Darren, an experienced professional chef who fires out an eclectic mix of delicious international dishes with a mix of influences – Caribbean, Indian and Middle Eastern among them. Casual/ street food rarely gets this soulsatisfying! INTERNATIONAL Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar The Colombo, 363 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 379 8377 www. potsticker.co.nz Determined to serve the best dumplings in the land, Sam Hooper matched the best of Kiwi attitude with traditional Chinese dumpling-making methods, and his team are nailing it at their ‘eat on the go kiosk’ at The Colombo. DUMPLINGS Urban Gourmand New Regent Street Tue – Fri 10am – 2:30, Princess Margaret Hospital Sat 10am – 2:30pm, Sun 10am – 2:30pm www.urbangourmand.nz Urban Gourmand is a well-known gourmet food caravan serving simple morning tea and lunch made from honest, freerange ingredients. FOOD TRUCK Zuzu’s Gelato Westfield Riccarton, Riccarton Road and Bus Interchange, Colombo Street www.zuzusgelato.com Zuzu’s Gelato and Sorbet has won 24 awards at the NZ Ice Cream awards over the last 3 years. Their products offer a lowerfat dessert or treat option without compromising on the delicious texture and flavour. GOURMET FOOD

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bars & nightlife Looking for a quiet drink or a night on the tiles? this is where it’s at!

a little piece of Italy in Christchurch. From the moment you walk through the door, you will feel like you have stepped back to another time and place. Enjoy a delectable dish from the Italian-inspired menu, try a specialty cocktail, or simply sit back and enjoy a wine from their fabulous selection – all while listening to acoustic duos, and then later in the night, some of the city’s best DJs. Christchurch Hospitality Awards 2015 winners: People’s Choice Best Bar and Best Wine List. italian/swishy bar

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The earthquakes served to de-cluster Christchurch’s after dark scene, which now has more of a sprawl factor. While it isn’t as easy to get from one place to the other, destinational hubs are scattered around the city – from the slick of Victoria Street to Riccarton Road’s casual cool, the spanking swank of St Asaph Street and the Lichfield precinct, the industrial edge of Addington, Merivale’s upscale funk and the waterfront charms of Ferrymead, Sumner and Lyttelton. Alvarado’s Mexican Cantina 77 Stevens Street (south of Moorhouse Avenue), Waltham 03 374 4149 www.alvarados.co.nz Open: 7 days from 11am Alvarado’s Mexican Cantina serves the very best Mexican food, freshly prepared on the premises. Lunchtime and casual dining are also available in the comfortable bar area, which opens daily at 11am. Menu p113 mexican

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Ancestral 35E Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 348 8876 www.ldf.co.nz Open: 7 days, 12pm – late Established in 2000, Ancestral is an authentic and tasty Chinese café and restaurant, but it also features some of the city’s best private karaoke rooms. chinese/ karaoke

The Auricle 35 New Regent Street, Central City 03 260 0501 www.auricle.org.nz This unique gallery on New Regent Street is a space dedicated to showcasing the work of Christchurch’s sonic art scene. It offers monthly exhibitions and the world’s first ‘oenosthetic’ wine bar, which offers the opportunity to participate in wine-and-sound matching! GALLERY/WINE BAR Baretta 174 St Asaph Street, Central City 03 260 2600 www.baretta.co.nz Open: 7 days from 11:30am – late Baretta is

Bloody Mary’s 30 Latimer Square, Central City 03 943 5937 www.bloodymarys.co.nz A popular New York style steakhouse known for premium, local produce, seasonal menus and delicious cuisine. Hit the whisky lounge for a night cap or the terrace for a cocktail. Choose from the extensive list! Steakhouse/ swishy bar

Blue Smoke The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 389 5544 Find them on Facebook Blue Smoke is a live music venue in Woolston’s The Tannery that does a tasty sideline in soul food and craft beer. Check to see who’s coming up on their regular gig schedule or simply drop in for a tasty pint and some good times! LIVE MUSIC/COSY PUB/INTERNATIONAL

The Bog 50 Victoria Street, Central City 03 929 0117 www.thebog.co.nz A bit of a city institution, The Bog is an Irish bar and restaurant that retains all the traditions of the classic Irish pub while also adding modern advantages in its swish new post-quake location. Rocking a Steampunk fitout and regular live music, it’s the perfect place

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Flanked by a towering cigarchomping, steel-eyed possible dictator or cartel runner mural on one wall and a stunning, tangerine ‘April Sun in Cuba’-style panorama on the opposite one, it’s clear we’re not in Christchurch anymore. Bringing a slice of Havana to the central city, the team behind Baretta have hit one out of the park with their cabana of cool The Cuban, seriously upping St Asaph Street’s swag in the process. Nailing effortless hip, a chunky ol’ skool wooden bar exudes swank, with an electric blue-lit Cuban party scene shining through an expansive rum selection, while specially-brewed-for-the-venue Cuba Laga flows from militia-style machine gun beer taps, and tasty Cuban street food with a kick is the order of the day.

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DRAGONS DEN SOCIAL LOUNGE There could be a zombie apocalypse breaking out on the street behind the heavy velvet curtains, but ensconced in the Hong Kong cool and über swank of Dragons Den Social Lounge, sipping a signature Dragon’s Blood cocktail, you’re probably not gonna care so much. Such a total escape is rare – team it with broody lighting, perfectly stuffed leather furniture, funky art and a killer menu of tasting plates, and you very well might shrug your shoulders and think ‘well, I had a good innings’, before taking your final sip as the undead clatter through the door.

to park up and get your Irish on. Enjoy classic, comforting Irish pub food or, of course, a Guinness! COSY PUB/ INTERNATIONAL

Boo Radley’s Food & Liquor Level 1, 98 Victoria Street, Central City 03 366 9906 www.booradleys.co.nz Open: 7 days 4pm – 3am A calling card to the deep south, Boo Radley’s offers a relaxed, comfortable environment above bustling Victoria Street. Enjoy great live music while grazing on tasty, Cajun/Southerninspired plates and a cocktail or two. Discover Boo Radley’s tonight! southern USA/swishy bar

Cargo Bar 359 Lincoln Road, Addington 03 338 9106 www.cargobar.co.nz Open: 7 days, 7:30am till late “The Original Container Bar” is a popular café, restaurant and bar for locals and

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visitors alike. Cargo Bar is renowned for its pizzas, extensive tapas menu and funky jam jar cocktails, with a menu created from All Blacks, Black Caps and other sporting codes. A real tourism attraction for all visitors. COSY PUB

Carlton 1 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 9543 www.carltonbar.co.nz Open: 7 days from 11am This iconic bar and restaurant has long been part of the Christchurch scene. Carlton is the place to go for great food, great entertainment, and live music all week. Building on a rich history of hotels at the site, the modern Carlton offers the latest facilities and styling while reminding you of the early days of Canterbury; the farmers, stockmen and characters who were the early pioneers of the Christchurch and

Canterbury region. Great steaks, all dry aged for 30 days. Live music 7 days. Wings Wednesday – 12 wings for $6! steakhouse/live music Casa Publica Cnr New Regent & Armagh Streets 03 366 1389 www.casapublica.co.nz Come and enjoy Casa Publica, a homage to one of South America’s most notorious and mysterious historical figures. Its lush leather booths and vibrant bar leaners establish a relaxed, classy ambience of pure sophistication. The menu consists of a variety of South America’s finest cuisine put together with an elegant yet humbling approach to detail and flavours, and over at the bar, you can choose from the largest rum selection in New Zealand. SOUTH AMERICAN/ SWISHY BAR

bars & nightlife | food & drink Castrols Garage 88 Victoria Street, Central City 03 377 9452 Find them on Facebook Open: 7 Days A new, relaxed city hangout offering local craft beer and wine and live music. Dine on great home-made pizza, pasta, artisan breads and the salad bar, or perhaps South American BBQ in the courtyard, with all mains under $25. cafÉ/courtyard bar Civil & Naval 16 London Street, Lyttelton 03 328 7206 www.civilandnaval.co.nz Open: 7 days, 10am – late Opened in 2013, Civil & Naval is a European-style tapas bar squeezed into a historic tailor’s – their namesake. Cool off through the warmer months under the green canopy of their bricked beer garden. swishy bar/european

Clink Restaurant & Bar 29 Wakefield Avenue, Sumner 03 326 5353 www.clink.co.nz Open: Dinner 7 nights from 5pm, weekend brunch from 9am With its sunny sheltered courtyard, Clink is the perfect place to start your day. Now open from 9am Saturday & Sunday, with all new breakfast and lunch menu available. NEW Zealand/swishy bar Cook ’N’ With Gas/The Astro Lounge 23 Worcester Boulevard, Central City (Astro Lounge out back of Cook ’N’ With Gas) 03 377 9166 www. cooknwithgas.co.nz Established in 1999, Cook ’N’ With Gas has long been one of Christchurch’s most talkedabout restaurants. Serving modern, top-quality New Zealand cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere (in a historic villa, to boot), this bistro is a firm local favourite. You’ll also find the funky, space-themed Astro Lounge out the back, inviting you in to relax in its laidback atmosphere with a great wine, craft beer or cocktail. NEW ZEALAND/ COSY PUB

The Cotton Club 32 Allen Street, Central City 03 421 7638 Turning up the heat on the city’s after dark scene, The Cotton Club is the latest dance venue to kick up your heels at with a line-up of the country’s finest DJs and international headliners. Hit up the epic dance area and kick it under UFO-invasion style lighting or hang out at the old school bar where killer cocktails join a wicked selection of beers, wines and spirits. Bar/Nightclub/Live Music

The Craic Irish Bar 84B Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 343 4657 www.thecraicirishbar.co.nz Open: 7 days, 10am till late The Craic Irish Bar is a perfect place to grab a pint and make yourself comfortable. Inspired by Irish tradition, The Craic is a top option when you’re looking for a fun, relaxing time. There’s a comprehensive menu available day and night, as well as pool until midnight and entertainment five nights a week – quiz night on Tuesday, karaoke on Wednesday, and live music for dancing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. cosy pub The Cuban 236 St Asaph Street, Central City 03 260 2605 www.thecuban.co.nz Open: Mon/Tue 3pm – late, Wed – Sun 11:30am – late Qué volá contigo, Christchurch! The Cuban is a gorgeous piece of Havana right in the central city. Sample exquisite Cuban street food ... empanadas, tostadas, and their sensational Cuban Sandwich. Marvel at the extensive selection of more than 60 rums, try their very own Cuba Laga (lager), or sample a drink from the extensive cocktail list, featuring 7 different Daiquiri flavours! swishy bar

The Dirty Land 131 Victoria Street, Central City 03 365 5340 www.facebook.com/ thedirtyland Open: 7 nights, 4pm – late This dark and broody lounge bar fuses a moody aesthetic with an industrial edge and the effortless flair of meticulously-crafted den of cool that’s perfect for everything from low key catch-ups with friends to acting as the home base for weekend nights out on the town. A bar food menu – from neighbouring sibling venue Mexicano’s – provides epic street-style Mexican eats, while the beats are kept low-key and the super swanky cocktail list is the undoubted highlight of an impressive, and imaginative drinks list. SWISHY BAR

Dragons Den Social Lounge 357 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 366 3338 www.ddsl.co.nz Open: Tue – Sat, 5pm – late This sophisticated cocktail lounge is one of Christchurch’s finest early evening and late night venue, mixing all the right elements to confidently deliver you a memorable night that allows you to explore and celebrate some

of life’s simple pleasures. Enjoy expertly crafted small plates and shared platters by award-winning chef Andrew Brown in between fine wines, craft beers, exquisitely crafted cocktails and impeccable sipping spirits. SWISHY BAR/INTERNATIONAL DUO Dining Room & Bar 12 Hereford Street (main entrance on Rolleston Avenue), Central City 03 423 1212 www.duochch.co.nz Open: 7 days till late DUO Dining Room & Bar is centrally located near the Botanic Gardens and the Arts Centre. This iconic restaurant and bar fuses a funky, en-pointe and hip vibe with some seriously boundary-pushing Asian fare, and strongly emphasises the shared dining experience. Making everything in-house, the wildly talented chef Phil Watkins practically serves his heart on his plates! Visit DUO today to experience the difference of a modern Asian eatery! Menu p120 modern Asian Dux Central 10 Poplar Street, Central City 03 943 7830 www.duxcentral.co.nz This four-bar venue comprises Dux De Lux replacement Brew Bar, an earthy, London-esque craft beer-topia that features a sunny courtyard and timber bar, swanky cocktail lounge Emerald Room, The Poplar Social Club and

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Celebrating a moment requiring France’s fine beaded best? You’ll want to hit up these swishy affairs: 1. Bloody Mary’s 2. Baretta 3. JDV (pictured) 4. 50 Bistro/Pescatore 5. Emerald Room

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food & drink | bars & nightlife after dark hot spot Upper Dux. SWISHY BAR/INTERNATIONAL

This distinctive, centrally-located restaurant and bar provides an inviting atmosphere for whiling away some time. Dine al fresco and watch the street-side activity from their sheltered courtyard, or join friends in one of the intimate dining spaces. The talented kitchen crew provide sensational in-season local fare. New zealand

Freemans Dining Room & Deck Bar 47 London Street, Lyttelton 03 328 7517 www.freemansdiningroom. co.nz Open: Wed/Thu 3pm – late, Fri 11:30am – late, Sat 9am – late, Sun 10am – late Hand-made pasta and authentic Italian pizza, stunning deck with sea views, and live music every Sunday afternoon. Wed/Thu $18 pizzas & $20 pastas. italian/pizza GBC – Garden Bar Café 110 Marshland Road, Shirley 03 385 8880 www.gbcbar.co.nz Open: 7 days, 9am – 11pm GBC is the latest addition

to Shirley’s Garden Hotel complex. Come in early before your Garden Restaurant booking for a pre-dinner drink. By day GBC offers a range of delicious homemade gourmet food from its cabinets, as well as great coffee; then come the evening it makes a transformation into a bar with a relaxing, enjoyable atmosphere that’s perfect for after-work drinks or functions. Grab a friend or the team and check it out! Live music every Friday night! Daily Happy Hour 5pm – 7pm. CafÉ/cosy Pub Gas Monkey Shop 1, The Palms, Shirley 03 386 0556 www.gasmonkey.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 11am – late, Sat/Sun 8:30am – late Fuel the primate... feel the beat! Gas Monkey has arrived at The Palms Arena, with a classic Tex-Mex American grill, decadently designed cocktails and an extensive craft beer portfolio. Breakfast, lunch and dinner, all in an ambience that’ll make you go ape – step into the primate’s den for a unique dining experience, a drink with mates, live music or the worldfamous movie meal deal with Reading Cinemas. An exciting destination full of new flavours – that’s the Gas Monkey way! bar & grill Governors Bay Hotel 52 Main Road, Governors Bay 03 329 9433 www.governorsbayhotel.co.nz Open: 7 days, 11am till late Highly recommended gastro-pub fare: casual lunches with a view to elegant dinners and private functions. A legacy dating back to 1870 and just 20 minutes from central Christchurch. Rooms from $119 per night per couple. International/ cosy Pub

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baretta Step down an unassuming alley and find yourself in a walled courtyard served by, quite literally, a hole-in-the-wall bar and channelling the Old World with the ambience of a back-street Milanese bar. It’s also reminiscent of the old SOL Square – unsurprising, then, that Baretta is backed by the team behind Cartel. Indoors is a dark and sophisticated bar and dining room with deep-button velvet loungers and extravagant peacock wallpaper creating the vibe of a swanky villa deep in the heart of Venice. There’s Peroni on tap, of course (we’re in Italy after all), and a bottle of Moët (or three) is obligatory in this part of the world!

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bars & nightlife | food & drink truly memorable occasion. A popular meeting place for corporate meetings or social gatherings, JDV also caters for special occasions. International Kaizuka Eatery & Garden Bar 83B Centaurus Road, Huntsbury 03 332 6927 www.kaizuka.co.nz Open: Tue 9am – 4:30pm, Wed – Fri 10am till late, Sat/Sun 9:30am till late Take it easy at Kaizuka on Centaurus Road, the city’s best kept secret! Bring your best friend, mates, lover – whoever! Come as you are: walking gear, best bib and tucker or Lycra if you must, bring your dog and lap up Chch’s newest garden eatery and garden bar. It’s a place devoid of white tablecloths, and elbows on the table is normal behaviour! Fresh food, fine wine, craft beer, and great staff; the service is better than the rest and loads of laughs is a promise! new zealand

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The Rum Diaries In need of a mojito, dying for a daiquiri, pining for a pina colada or just want a rum fix straight up? Head to local rum palaces The Cuban or Casa Publica (pictured), where wild rum selections reign supreme and South American food with a kick is the order of the day. Track Down …

Craft Beer

Craft beer dens for the connoisseur and beer hounds alike – try Pomeroy’s, Castrols Garage, Civil & Naval (pictured), Brew Bar (Dux Central), Kaizuka Eatery & Garden Bar, Three Boys, The Brewery, The Institution, The Beer Library, Punky Brewster, and Volstead Trading Company.

The Institution 28 New Regent Street, Central City www.theinstitution.co.nz A boutique craft beer and cocktail bar with a speakeasy feel, The Insitution offers a wide range of local and international brews, wines and a delicious, everchanging cocktail menu. Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere, music and cosy ambience that make it the perfect place for a few quiets. SWISHY BAR JDV Merivale Mall, Aikmans Road, Merivale 03 964 3860 www.jdv.co.nz Open: Mon – Sun 9am till late JDV Merivale invites you to taste their exquisite Summer menu, featuring classic favourites through to new, seasonallyinspired dishes – they promise to cater for all taste buds! Mix the consistently delectable food with the exceptional service and elegant, relaxing environment – you may never want to leave! A spectacular dining experience, JDV promises a

King of Snake 145 Victoria Street, Central City 03 365 7363 www.kingofsnake.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 11:30am – late, Sat/ Sun 4pm – late An exciting bar and restaurant brought to you by the creator of Chinwag Eathai and King of Snake has established a reputation for excellence on the city’s restaurant scene, claiming the Best Restaurant title in the Zest Food Awards 2014. A timeless paean to Southeast Asian sensuality, King of Snake titillates Christchurch’s Victoria Street precinct with Tony Astle’s elevation of the region’s tastes, textures and visuals in a casual, sexy atmosphere. ASIAN FUSION

Lower 9th Diner 84 Lichfield Street, Central City 03 365 7312 www.lower9th.co.nz Tucked away in Strange’s Lane next to Orleans, Lower 9th Diner bangs out great gourmet burgers, fries and shakes with no fuss. With regular specials and a cheeky little cocktail menu as well, it’s great food at a great price – perfect to kick off your big night or satisfy those late-night cravings on the weekend! COCKTAILS/BURGERS Mama Hooch 817 Colombo Street, Central City 03 377 2455 www.mamahooch.co.nz Open: Mon/Tue 7:30am – 5pm, Wed – Sat 7:30am – late A new café/bar with a central Colombo Street location from the creators of Venuti, Mama www.whatshotnewzealand.com 73

food & drink | bars & nightlife Hooch exudes effortless retro cool and glamour with its leather couches, dark wood and relaxing outdoor area. Drop in for breakfast, lunch, a light dinner or after-work drinks, or make a big night out of it with craft beer, delicious cocktails and vibrant music. Discover your new favourite city hang-out tonight! cafÉ/swishy bar Mashina Lounge 30 Victoria Street, Central City 03 365 9999 Find them on Facebook Located under the Christchurch Casino, Mashina Lounge is a nightlife venue that’s a great place to grab food or drinks with friends or to enjoy live music. SWISHY BAR Mexico 203 Manchester Street, Central City 03 374 5422 www.mexico.net.nz Open: 7 days, 12pm – late Mexico is an immersive dining experience inspired by the street cuisine and culture of its namesake country. A range of authentic and fusion Mexican dishes are served to you in a fast paced and energetic atmosphere, drenched in bright colour and bold imagery. The menu is seasonal, changing every three months to ensure you always receive vibrant flavours and fresh produce. A night at Mexico is one of enjoying unique flavours and the best tequila you’ll find in a refreshing atmosphere. SWISHY BAR/Mexican Good For ...

Dancing

Whether you’re cutting shapes or rugs, these are the places to do it: Mashina Lounge, Carlton, Cruz Bar, Dragons Den Social Lounge, Upper Dux, The Cotton Club.

Venues rocking live music Baretta, Boo Radley’s Food & Liquor, Cargo Bar, Carlton, Civil & Naval, The Cuban, Blue Smoke, Darkroom, Castrols Garage, Mashina Lounge, Wunderbar.

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Mexicano’s 131 Victoria Street, Central City 03 365 5330 www.mexicanos.co.nz Open 7 days, 11:30am –late A popular cafe/ bar brought to you by the creator of King of Snake, Mexicano serves up the authentic flavours of Mexico from their funky set-up in in Victoria Street. Serving up fine Mexican street food served in stylish surrounds with an emphasis on fun, Mexicano’s is always a great dinner option – provided you’re able to get a table (book early!). Their authentic Mexican dishes are designed for sharing, so grab the family or friends and make a night of it. MEXICAN The Monday Room Strategy Building, Cnr Moorhouse Avenue & Madras Street 03 377 5262 www.themondayroom.co.nz 2014 Christchurch Bar of the Year, The Monday Room offers tapas and yakitori from 11am until late. The dining room is an ambient setting of wood, brick and rich fabrics, and in the al fresco lounge you’ll find live music seven nights a week. A comprehensive wine list, cocktails, and mouth-watering menu make The Monday Room the ultimate escape. SWISHY BAR/ASIAN FUSION

No.4 Bar & Restaurant 4 Mansfield Avenue, Merivale 03 355 3720 www.no4bar.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 10am till late, Sat/Sun 9am till late No.4 Bar & Restaurant has a lively atmosphere every day of the week. Take a seat in a candlelit corner, pull up the couch in the library, or celebrate with friends in one of the

covered outdoor courtyards. When you’re comfortable, check out your dining options. Brimming with fresh, seasonal and locally sourced delights from brunch to dinner, the menu has earned No.4 an exceedingly good reputation. For friendly service in a welcoming environment, drop into No.4 – exceptionally good beer, food and stories. new zealand/cosy pub O.G.B Bar & Café 28–30 Cathedral Square, Central City 021 614 504 www.ogb.co.nz Opening late Autumn, this new bar and café is situated in the Old Government Building on Cathedral Square. Relax inside in the heritage-focussed, speakeasy vibe with a local craft beer or wine from the tap or fridge, or pull up into the courtyard at the Square-side serving window and enjoy live music on Sunday afternoons (and every night) or a takeaway coffee. Snacks and sharing plates are also available, so grab a pre or post show bite ahead of your show at the Theatre Royal, meet with friends, or relax and settle in for the long haul! cafÉ/SWISHY BAR

Polo Bar Hotel Montreal, 363 Montreal Street, Central City 03 943 8547 www. hotelmontreal.co.nz The Hotel Montreal Polo Bar is the perfect setting for a morning superfood breakfast, afternoon aperitifs or to enjoy delicious Argentine cuisine in the evenings. It’s a laid-back sanctuary that’s a great venue to relax or catch up with friends. SOUTH AMERICAN/ SWISHY BAR

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food & drink | bars & nightlife Pomeroy’s 292 Kilmore Street, Central City 03 365 1523 www.pomspub.co.nz Open: Tue – Thu 3pm – 11pm, Fri – Sun 12pm – 11pm, Mon closed Pomeroy’s Old Brewery Inn is Christchurch’s original free house and home to 31 taps of New Zealand and international craft beer. Great food is served up daily in their wonderful restaurant, which also features a boutique wine list, and live local music. Voted “Best Specialty Pub Venue” in New Zealand, Beer & Brewer magazine awards, and Best Drinking Establishment, Lonely Planet. nEW zEALAND/COSY PUB

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Cocktails

Whether it’s a mean martini or an exotic in-house creation, these guys shake it with the best of them: Bloody Mary’s (30 Latimer Square), Casa Publica (Cnr New Regent & Armagh Streets), The Cuban (236 St Asaph Street), The Dirty Land (131 Victoria Street), Dragon’s Den Social Lounge (357 Colombo Street), Civil & Naval (16 London Street, Lyttelton, pictured), Vespa (225 High Street), Lower 9th Diner (Stranges Lane), King of Snake (145 Victoria Street) and Emerald Room (10 Poplar Street).

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Three Boys on tap, a new menu and beautiful baking. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Available for functions. Bike Night Wednesday – bike in for a burger and pint for $25! CAFÉ/BAR

The Shilling Club 90 Ilam Road, Ilam 03 364 3303 www.theshillingclub.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm Nestled away in the University of Canterbury Campus, the fully licensed Shilling Club is a little oasis. Kick back and enjoy the calm, relaxed surroundings. Amazing functions – their fantastic team will look after you! cafÉ/bar Shop Eight 8 New Regent Street, Central City 03 390 0199 www.shopeight.co.nz Fitted out with materials recycled from the Christchurch earthquake demolition process, Shop Eight is a wine bar as well as a casual dining and drinking lounge with a long list of cured and smoked meats and fish, pickled and preserved vegetables and fruit, dips, chutneys and more. Build your own platter, or hand the choice over to the chef, and relax with something from the extensive wine list. WINE BAR/ INTERNATIONAL

of international beverages, and serve a tasty range of traditional Irish fare. There’s live music throughout the week, Sky Sports with big screen TV, a gaming room and bottle store. Private function areas and venue hire are available for your function or event. Home of the World’s Largest Glass of Beer. Come down and enjoy the Sullivans experience! cosy pub Tequila Mockingbird 98 Victoria Street, Central City 03 365 8565 www.tbird.co.nz Open: Mon – Thu 4pm till late, Fri 11:30am till late, Sat/Sun 9:30am till late Award-winning Chef Mark Sycamore and his team have recreated the delicious flavours of Latin America that will leave you coming back for more. Now serving weekend brunches. latin/swishy bar Town Tonic 335 Lincoln Road, Addington 03 338 1150 www.towntonic.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 7:30am – late, Sat 8:30am – late, Sun 8:30am – 4pm Town Tonic is a fresh and sexy eating establishment by owner and executive chef Jamie Bennett, also of Passengers + Co. A slick open space, it serves modern, seasonal and inspiring food daily. It’s situated close to the Court Theatre and Horncastle Arena and stadium for pre- or post-entertainment dining, or drop in for a classier-than-usual nibble with your after-work drinks. Tuck into some of their sophisticated, elegantly-constructed sharing plates or drop in for a drink at the bar. You’ll find a choice range of boutique

bars & nightlife | food & drink beers and New Zealand wines – the staff also know their way around a cocktail shaker. CAFÉ/swishy bar/ INTERNATIONAL

The Twisted Hop 616 Ferry Road, Woolston 03 943 4681 www.thetwistedhoppub.co.nz A must visit for craft-beer lovers, The Twisted Hop is a welcoming community pub with a family-friendly feel, great fare, and friendly service. Brewing and serving their own award-winning real ales brewed in the English tradition, they also have a wide range of national and international craft beers. COSY PUB/NEW ZEALAND

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DUX CENTRAL This funky four-bar venue contains Brew Bar, an earthy, London-esque craft beer-topia that features a sunny courtyard and timber bar where you’ll find local drops like Black Shag and Ginger Tom on tap – and they’re just part of a bodacious selection (around 200) of craft beers that stocks an expansive, three-storied beer fridge. Next door, swank sophistication reigns supreme at the Emerald Room, while 1920s speakeasy-fuelled cocktails rock neighbouring standalone venue The Poplar Social Club. Upstairs, the king hit that is Upper Dux provides a funky sun-drenched/after dark deck with serious attitude.

the worldwide pizza revolution – yes! – and are serving massive pizzas with fresh herbs and simple but awesome flavours. And of course, they offer superb live music to boot. swishy bar/Pizza

Vesuvio 4 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 8530 www.vesuvio.co.nz This chilled-out little jazz and tapas bar is an off-thegrid find that offers a delicious range of tapas in a relaxed, urban-chic ambience. Drop by for lunch, coffee, or something from their wine range and enjoy good music and good conversation. SWISHY BAR The Villas 290–292 Montreal Street, Central City 03 365 6066 www.thevillas.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 7am – 11pm, Sat/Sun 8am – 11pm A beautiful slice of ‘old Christchurch’, The Villas is all about superb local cuisine, delivering a diverse menu that features mouthwatering chargrilled steaks and a delicious à la carte dinner menu, all complemented with carefully selected wines and NZ craft beers. Extensive renovations have transformed two

classic, pre-1900 villas into one of the city’s most iconic destinations. Nestled in a quiet spot near the Christchurch Arts Centre and Art Gallery, The Villas is one of the most iconic dining venues in the city. cafe/ steakhouse

Volstead Trading Company 55 Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 343 6688 www.volstead.co.nz Volstead Trading Company is Christchurch’s premier craft beer and cocktail lounge. With 23 taps and a huge range of local and imported bottles, there is a beer for everyone. Perfect for lunch, afternoon drinks and evening cocktails. COSY PUB Wunderbar 19 London Street, Lyttleton 03 328 8818 www.wunderbar.co.nz The lovable quirk of Lyttelton’s Wunderbar, one of the most unique bars in New Zealand, is known far and wide. It’s somewhere that has to be experienced; enjoy a range of local beers and wine and the eclectic company as you discover its dolls’ heads lamp, interesting items and elusive bathroom. COSY PUB www.whatshotnewzealand.com 77

Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyle Time for some retail therapy! Christchurch offers an array of unique and stylish shopping experiences, including the likes of the unique and colourful Re:START Mall in the central city, the Victorian opulence of The Tannery in Woolston and the urban chic of The Colombo in Sydenham. Explore boutiques, retail centres and quirky standalone stores for the best in fashion or that special something that you just have to take home with you. If it’s time for a new look (or just some maintenance on that perfect one you’ve got), the city’s stylists and beauty therapists are ready to assist, and health food retailers, yoga studios and fitness trails are all here to keep you looking good and feeling fabulous!

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A CUT ABOVE

Industry-leading trailblazers in all things hair, the innovators and style mavens at True Grit, helmed by Jacqui Victor, have fearlessly forged a national brand synonymous with trust, commitment to excellence and cutting-edge expertise. With a reputation as the city’s preeminent on-trend style makers, they’re also renowned for their next-level service; think complimentary shoulder and head massages, barista-made espresso coffee, European wines, specialty teas, and sweet treats, all served up in the über swank surrounds of their funky new salon space.

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SHOP THE HOTTEST LOOKS WITH what's hot's couture compass.

New Zealand does some serious punching above its weight on the international fashion stage, and you’ll find all of the country’s internationally renowned labels on show in the city, as well as a collection of hip boutiques, killer streetwear, high fashion emporiums and fabulous footwear – get out and make a style statement. Bundle Boutique The Colombo, 363 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 366 6448 www. bundleboutique.co.nz Open: Mon – Sat 9am – 5:30pm, Sun 10am – 5pm Bundle Boutique is the new name for the former EGG – as in their previous incarnation, they’re a boutique retailer of maternity clothing, baby gifts and quality children’s apparel. Market leaders in their field, they’re an awardwinning Top Shop (2012), and believe in old-fashioned customer service and shop keeping. They’re also dedicated to Canterbury and its people. Your go-to for maternity, nursery and children’s wear. KIDS’ Fashion Chalkydigits The Tannery (on the boardwalk), 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 381 1568 www.chalkydigits.co.nz Designed and made locally, Chalkydigits’ range includes after-five outfits, gear for getting amongst nature and more. Their quirky styles feature graphics from local creatives and are inspired by New Zealand’s unique natural heritage. They use natural and sustainable fabrics where possible, and donate 5% of sales to NZ conservation. Also in stock: a changing selection of homewares, stationery and jewellery. Wholesome clothing that’s good for the soul! FASHION/HOMEWARES

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Collective The Colombo, 363 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 366 7117 Red-hot concept store Collective is a mix of contemporary creations in fashion, homeware, furniture, beauty, books and more – you’ll find iconic names, up-and-coming designers, the old and new, and exclusive limited pieces in their carefully-picked selection of both New Zealand and international brands. FASHION/HOMEWARE Contemporary Lounge 663 Colombo Street, Central City 03 378 1907 www.ballantynes.co.nz/ contemporary-lounge-info A separate division of legendary city department store Ballantynes, Contemporary Lounge focuses on high fashion and modern style for those who demand the latest, hottest looks. Shop New Zealand and international designers including Karen Walker, Juliette Hogan, Kate Sylvester, Ted Baker and Ben Sherman. FASHION

Deval Boutique 121 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 3637 and 10 Tannery Place, Woolston 03 381 5972 www.deval.co.nz Deval is a regular stop for the city’s fashion-forward. View current season selections both alone and styled as outfits to fire up the imagination! Labels in their collection travel to their Merivale and Woolston stores from Italy, France, Greece, Australia and, of course, around New Zealand! Their own Deval label is also amidst their stylish collection. FASHION D’Fusion Clothing 198 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 3993 Find them on Facebook D’Fusion takes a feel-good attitude to fashion, believing it should be fun, uplifting and not too serious. Browse a range of labels including WISH, Augustine, Ketz-ke, Sass Fate, Kathryn Wilson, Hailwood, Pepe Denim, Natasha Gan, Noa Noa, Brady and Minty Meets Munt, as well as their own designs at their Merivale boutique. FASHION

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fashion, beauty & lifestyle | fashion EnCompass The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 381 4065 Open: 7 days, 10am – 5pm With modern street wear fashion and impeccable service, EnCompass specialises in premium denim brands, and is renowned for the exceptional fitting expertise of EnCompass owner Benji. Brands include Scotch & Soda, Nudie, Nobody, Edwin, Diesel, Mavi, Pepe, LTB, Obey, No Excess, Pearly Kings, Carhartt, Wish and Zanerobe. Footwear includes Luca Rossi, Grenson and Grams. New Zealand labels include Fili Custom design Shirts, Klou ‘De and Bouverie & Co. Browse the denim wall and shirts, waistcoats, tees and more. FASHION Florian Rhodes Shop 3, The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 381 8956 www. florianrhodes.co.nz Open: Mon – Wed, Fri – Sun 10am – 5pm, Thu 10am – 8pm Unique, sustainable and handcrafted, each Florian Rhodes item begins in their local tannery, where they handpick each of the cowhides that they will use. As each leather piece is hand-cut into patterns, they take a lot of time to ensure what they cut will make a perfect finished product. Their leather goods are still made on site in Christchurch by a small team of women passionate about great quality and service. ACCESSORIES/FASHION

Fridge Freezer Icebox Shop 113, Northlands Mall, Papanui 03 352 2702 26 Stanley Street,

Sydenham (opposite The Colombo) 03 379 9338 Find them on Facebook www.fridgefreezericebox.co.nz The name probably clues you in – Fridge Freezer Icebox is all about the coolest fashion from the hottest labels. Their funky stores have long been home to the latest in cutting-edge streetwear from international labels the likes of Sneaktip, Akomplice, American Needle, Estevean Oriol, Onitsuka Tiger, LoopHole, and more. FASHION/ FOOTWEAR

French Connection Westfield Riccarton, 129 Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 343 6050 Celebrated UK fashion chain French Connection offers a fashion-forward clothing range with a quirky spin on design, bridging the gap between uncompromising attitude and affordability. FASHION Halo & Hazard Northlands Mall, 55 Main North Road, Papanui 03 352 0300 South City Mall 555 Colombo Street, Central City 020 4062 2612 www.haloandhazard.co.nz Halo & Hazard represents distinctively designed denim, clothing and accessories sourced from America. The Halo & Hazard woman has an edge; she’s a little bohemian with a splash of rock and roll. Fabrics, trims and embellishments make the collection easy, fun and sexy. Halo & Hazard invite you into their world – whether it’s in store or online. FASHION/ACCESSORIES

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STREETWEAR

Kit yourself out with high quality urban threads and accessories: 1. Fridge Freezer Icebox (Shop 113, Northlands Mall and 26 Stanley Street) 2. Stencil (The Colombo and Re:START Mall, pictured) 3. Infinite Definite (Re:START Mall) 4. EnCompass (The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road) 5. Embassy (451 Colombo Street) 82 what’s hot christchurch

Head Over Heels Re:START Mall, Cashel Street, Central City 03 366 6681 www.headoverheels. co.nz Head Over Heels offers beautifully crafted footwear for the stylish, modern woman. Their ethos is firmly rooted in providing their customers with a diverse range of high quality, hand-made, unique leather goods. With the biggest selection of Beau Coops within New Zealand, they support both local and international designers. FOOTWEAR Issimo 202 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 5975 www.issimo.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 10am – 5:30pm, Sat 10am – 4pm Issimo is an owner-operated boutique with a select range of men’s and women’s footwear and fashion accessories, sourced globally and locally. They are stockists of LK Bennett, Accatino, Mara Bini, IXOS, Clarks, Rebecca Balducci, Oxitaly, Timberland, Miista, and Palladium, as well as bags and accessories by Flash Jewellery, Saben, Mooi, Officine904, Silk and Steel, Cathy Pope and Under The Sun. FOOTWEAR/ACCESSSORIES JNBY 205C Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 4012 www.jnby.co.nz JNBY (Just Naturally Be Yourself) is a pioneering and contemporary women’s fashion label with global influence. FASHION Katerina The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 021 112 7683 Find them on Facebook A multibrand women’s fashion store located in the chic Tannery Emporium, Katerina stock leading Australian fashion labels such as Alice McCall, Shona Joy, Pasduchas, SWF, Premonition and more. New stock arrives regularly – discover something you’ll love amidst their ever-evolving collection! FASHION Lynn Woods 149 Victoria Street, Central City 03 377 9476 www.lynnwoods.co.nz Infused with style and glamour, Lynn Woods offers the latest designer fashion fresh off the runway. New international pieces arrive daily at their Victoria Street boutique store. Browse wardrobe essentials by Trelise Cooper, Collette by Collette Dinnigan, Rebecca Taylor, Banjo & Matilda, Day Birger et Mikkelsen, Jac + Jack and more. FASHION

fashion | fashion, beauty & lifestyle Madam Butterfly’s Vintage Style Boutique 477 Ferry Road, Woolston 027 459 4052 www.facebook.com/ madambutterflysvintage Be bold, be brave, be an individual. Style is timeless ... wear vintage! New season’s stock arriving daily. Advice and hire service available. FASHION/HOMEWARE The Mohair Store 140 Colombo Street, Beckenham 03 943 1639 www.themohairstore.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 9:30am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 4pm Come in and experience the luxury of NZ-made Mohair and Alpaca blankets, throws, knee rugs and scarves. This fibre has been entrusted to the best New Zealand manufacturers and craftsmen to be sorted, washed, combed, spun and woven into the luxurious items in store. Perfect gifts for weddings, baby showers, birthday and other special occasions. It’s super lightweight, so great to post to friends and family. Enquire about their great wholesale/ corporate gift rates. FASHION/ HOMEWARE

Plume 176 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 4543 www.plumestore.com Plume offers a legendary fashion collection. From Rick Owen’s dark conceptualism, Gareth Pugh’s theatricality, Margiela’s love for deconstruction and tailoring, Comme des Garcons and Comme des Garcons Play’s sleek and tomboyness, to Serge Thoraval’s strong and poetic words that promise to move your heart, plus local New Zealand designers including Zambesi, Jimmy D and, of course, their iconic in-house label, NOM*d. FASHION

Quinns 195 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 7349 www.quinnsmerivale.co.nz A go-to style centre in Christchurch for decades, Quinns offers international and leading New Zealand brands in womenswear, swimwear, accessories and footwear, a collection carefully selected and curated by Margaret Quinn. With a focus on customer service, they deliver an outstanding shopping experience whether you’re seeking luxury or simplicity. FASHION Raw Nova Store 27A, The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 389 8704 Open: 7 days, 9:30am – 5:30pm, late night Thu until 8pm Stylish, edgy and effortlessly cool. Fashion and homeware from top designers. FASHION/LIFESTYLE

Robin Pierre Merivale Mall, 189 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 5747 Shop the latest looks at Robin Pierre. It’s all about metallics, texture, reptilian prints and more. Style, edge and sophistication – you’ll find it all in-store now. Don’t be ordinary ... transform into the extraordinary! Brands include Hogl, Zoe Kratzmann, Progetto, Pons Quintana, Fly London, Torretti, Silent D, Hirica, One Trick Pony, Clarus, La Linea, Hassia, and Birkenstock. FOOTWEAR

Rouche Merivale Mall, 189 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 9229 www.rouche. co.nz Rouche offers a boutique fashion experience, aiming to collate pieces from top, sought-

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DESIGNER TOUCHES

Looking for big-name New Zealand and international labels? Look no further than:

Plume (176 Papanui Road) Victoria Black (85 Office Road, pictured) Ballantynes Contemporary Lounge (663 Colombo Street) Quinns (195 Papanui Road) Sergios (Merivale Mall, 189 Merivale Road)

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KILLER HEELS

Step out in well-heeled style at: Issimo (202 Papanui Road, pictured) Robin Pierre (Merivale Mall, 189 Papanui Road) Head Over Heels (Re:START Mall)

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UNTOUCHED WORLD Homegrown designer knitwear company Untouched World are of the opinion that you don’t need to give up luxury to be good to the planet. Their sustainable, stylish garments and accessories for men and women are coveted around the world (and have even been spotted on President Obama!), but we get easy access to them right here! www.whatshotnewzealand.com 83

fashion, beauty & lifestyle | fashion after designers from New Zealand and abroad for the discerning, style-conscious shopper, and has become one of the city’s top fashion destinations. FASHION Ruby Merivale 182 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 356 1389 www.rubynz.com New Zealandbased label RUBY has become known and loved for designs that effortlessly embody youthful elegance and adventurous charm. Browse the collection at their beautiful, airy store in Merivale, the city’s home of highfashion. FASHION Stencil The Colombo, 363 Colombo Street 03 374 6134 and Re:START Mall Cashel Street, Central City 03 379 4853 www. facebook.com/stencilstore Open: Mon – Sat 9am – 5:30pm, Sun 10am – 5pm Stencil are purveyors of fine apparel and footwear, with stores at both The Colombo and Re:START Mall retail centres. Offering design classics and contemporary articles, their New Zealand and international labels include Huffer, Nudie Jeans, Federation, Vanishing Elephant, Sly Guild, Dr Denim, Thing Thing, Five Each, As Colour, Lower, Vans, Converse, Suit, Polar, Jansport, Happy Socks, Status Anxiety, Hue, Fifth Label, Bellroy, Adidas, Obey, Pointer,

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BODACIOUS BOUTIQUES

Browse and be tempted at these emporiums with their fingers on the fashion pulse: Halo & Hazard – Distinctively designed denim, clothing and accessories from the U.S. (55 Main North Road and 555 Colombo Street) Raw Nova – A carefully curated collection of stylish and edgy fashion. (The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road) Lynn Woods – Women’s designer fashion including Trelise Cooper. (149 Victoria Street) Madam Butterfly’s Vintage Style Boutique – Unique and vintage pieces. (477 Ferry Road) 84 what’s hot christchurch

Nike, New Balance, Asics, Carhartt, Komono, Puma, Stussy, and Nixon. FASHION

Streetwize 474 Barrington Street, Addington 03 339 2464 www.streetwize.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 9am – 6pm, Sat 10am to 1pm Streetwize offer expert clothing alterations, repairs and makeovers, as well as a complete tailoring service for men and women. They work with both fabric and leather. Drycleaning also available! ALTERATIONS/TAILORING

Taylor Boutique 205A Papanui Rd, Merivale 03 281 7577 www.taylorboutique.co.nz Taylor is a leading New Zealand fashion brand, established in 1999, that fosters individual creativity and experimentation without sacrificing wearability. Discover something you’ll love amongst their striking, practical collection. FASHION Tava 1063 Ferry Road, Ferrymead 0508 825 454 www.tava.net.nz With so much fantastic local talent, it makes sense to design and make unique clothing here. Tava creates wearable, versatile and eye-catching gear for women. Quality, great fit and a serious case of the WOW factor! So go on ... wear New Zealand’s awesomeness. FASHION Untouched World Flagship Store & Café, 155 Roydvale Avenue 03 357 9399 Pop-up Store, N13/96 Oxford Terrace, Re:START Mall 03 365 9533 www.untouchedworld. com Open: 7 days New Zealand lifestyle brand Untouched World™ is world famous for their exquisite knitwear and Mountainsilk™, fine machine washable Merino. Designed with a less-is-more aesthetic and created from luxurious yarns and fabrics that are easy on the earth, their men’s and women’s collections are full of multi-tasking pieces that wardrobe with effortless style. See the full collection at the Flagship Store, and enjoy a coffee and a tasty bite at the adjoining Native Garden Café. FASHION/ACCESSORIES

Victoria Black 85 Office Road, Merivale 03 379 1197 www.victoria-black.co.nz Victoria Black is tucked away in the heart of Merivale, housed in a black, historic villa. Victoria Black presents

European designer women’s wear including Dries Van Noten, Ann Demeulemeester and other ‘ready to wear’ European designer labels. All collections are from the fashion houses of Paris. FASHION Working Style 242 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 8493 www.workingstyle.co.nz At Working Style, they take inspiration from those rare individuals who have lived well-dressed lives of unaffected achievement. Over the last 20 years they’ve developed their own unique tailoring style but it remains firmly anchored in tradition, which is why in their hand-finished suits, tailor-made business shirts, casual wear and urban accessories you’ll always stand out, but never look out of place. FASHION Workshop Re:START Mall, Cashel Street, Central City 03 379 7305 www.workshop.co.nz Workshop has built a solid reputation in the New Zealand fashion industry off the back off their hardwearing, classic denim styling with a strong directional edge. They also offer Helen Cherry, a high-end women’s fashion brand renowned for its sleek, simple cuts that feature meticulous attention to detail. You can shop for both men and women at their central city boutique. FASHION World Ballantynes Department Store, 41–43 Lichfield Street, Central City 03 378 1909 www.worldbrand.co.nz World is a New Zealand based luxury fashion and beauty brand with a cult reputation as a fearless innovator. The beauty side of the business presents an array of apothecary delights from antiques to candles and fragrance, while their trailblazing fashion label is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected brands. FASHION/BEAUTY

JEWELLERS Filigree Fine Jewels 447 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 977 4958 Open: Mon to Fri 10am – 5:30pm, Sat 10am – 3pm and Filly by Filigree, The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 389 7826 Open: 7 days 10am – 5pm www.filigree. co.nz Filigree Fine Jewels specialises in handcrafted unique jewellery made onsite including diamond rings, precious stone rings, wedding

fashion | fashion, beauty & lifestyle bands, and occasional jewellery, as well as an ever evolving range of fashion orientated jewellery pieces. Filigree is a manufacturing jeweller with a large onsite workshop and a team of experienced, highly skilled jewellers. They create bespoke pieces in combination with clients as well as offering their own range of unique fashion-oriented pieces. JEWELLERY Polished Diamonds 30 New Regent Street, Central City 0800 233 299 www. polisheddiamonds.co.nz Diamonds are an investment, so when creating the bling of your dreams, Polished Diamonds’ custom-made diamond rings and jewellery are precision made to the unique requirements of each client via computer-aided design. Check out your piece in three-dimensional glory before the manufacturing process, where your piece is handcrafted with precision, then finished to perfection. It’s all about making your vision an Asschercut 3-carat shiny, shiny reality. JEWELLERY

Westenra Jewellers 464 Papanui Road, Papanui 03 354 0450 www.westenra.co.nz Spoil yourself with unique antique, vintage and modern estate jewellery. Quality repairs and valuations also available. JEWELLERY

MALLS & SHOPPING CENTRES Avonhead Shopping Centre Cnr Withells Road and Merrin Street, Avonhead 03 358 7775 www. avonhead.co.nz Open: Mon – Wed 9am – 6pm, Thu 9am – 7pm, Fri 9am – 6pm, Sat 9am – 5pm, Sun 10am – 4pm Avonhead Shopping Centre is a friendly, convenient, shopping centre.

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From baking to banking, flowers to fashion and gifts to hairdressing, you’ll find everything you need. Located on the corner of Withells Road and Merrin Street, Avonhead is your one stop shop, open 7 days with 18 specialty stores, a Countdown supermarket and easy parking available. RETAIL CENTRE Ballantynes 43 Lichfield Street, Central City 03 379 7400 www.ballantynes. co.nz Flying the flag for high-class clothing in the city for well over a century, Ballantynes’ gigantic fashion department(s) offer almost any garment imaginable for both men and women, with both classic styling and the cutting edge available. RETAIL CENTRE

The Colombo 363 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 365 5091 www.thecolombo.co.nz Open: Mon – Sat 9am – 5:30pm, Sun 10am – 5pm Playing a big part in Sydenham’s revitalisation as a new ‘it’ district post-quakes, The Colombo offers urban chic, a range of funky retailers and some sweet eats. Home to fashion, homeware, beauty and health, its tempting range of eating options make it particularly attractive to the hungry shopper; even though there’s plenty of room in its wide, European-inspired arcade, you still might struggle to get past the food providers. RETAIL CENTRE Merivale Mall 189 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 9692 www.merivalemall.co.nz Open: Mon – Wed/Fri 9am - 6pm, Thu 9am – 7pm, Sat 9am – 6pm, Sun 10am – 5pm. Fresh Choice Supermarket 7 days 7am – 9pm Nestled in the heart of the Merivale Village, Merivale Mall is a unique blend of over 40 boutique stores that offer everything from

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designer fashion and lifestyle stores to chic restaurants and bars. Merivale Mall offers quality and style 7-days-aweek. You will love the convenience and relaxing ambience, designed with the style-conscious in mind. You can expect to be tempted! RETAIL CENTRE Re:START Mall Cashel Street, Central City www. restart.org.nz Open 7 days from 10am A unique attraction in the city centre, Re:START Mall is Christchurch’s most innovative shopping experience. This upmarket mall is a colourful cavalcade of shipping containers and offers a wonderful selection of retailers, banks, food, great coffee, and markets. Anchored by the iconic Ballantyne’s department store, it also contains gift stores, gourmet products, books, several of the city’s leading fashion retailers and plenty of tasty ready-toeat offerings, and has become a hub of weekend activity in the central city. RETAIL CENTRE

The Tannery 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 027 913 5492 www.thetannery.co.nz Woolston’s slice of Victoriana reborn is home to a wide range of funky, cutting-edge and high fashion, with stylish womenswear, footwear, accessories and hospitality venues lined up along its wrought-ironbedecked arcade. RETAIL CENTRE Westfield Riccarton 129 Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 983 4500 www.westfield.co.nz/riccarton The city’s largest mall is not only home to more fashion stores than you can shake a fashionable stick at, but also takes the business of looking good seriously, with extra-curricular options such as personal and group styling sessions and shopping tours available. RETAIL CENTRE

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BEAUTY

HAIR, MAKE-UP, MASSAGE, BEAUTY TREATMENTS AND MORE.

Time for a new look, or to keep the current one picture perfect? The city’s style royalty stand ready to assist with outstanding hairdressing, beauty therapy, and day spa options to keep you feeling and looking your best. Aries Hairdressers 2/105 Gasson Street, Sydenham 03 377 8180 A stylish and friendly salon, proudly using SP and Wella products. They offer a high-quality Japanese straight perm, as well as head spas and treatments. Vast experience makes them stunning hairdressers – call today and you’re sure to be satisfied! HAIR Beauty at The Tannery The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 381 0808 www. beautyatthetannery.co.nz Beauty at The Tannery offers individual treatments ranging from massage, facials, waxing and tinting, pedicures, manicures and full body packages through to luxury packages for groups and functions. BEAUTY Champs-Elysées Day Spa 10 Webb Street, Merivale 03 365 3630 www.champs-elysees.co.nz Famous throughout Christchurch for their decadent spa therapies and body treatments, Champs-Elysées Day Spa is an award winning, luxurious day spa situated in a beautiful private setting in Merivale. It’s the perfect place to totally relax and escape your stresses! Book a luxury spa service online or call their friendly team for assistance. BEAUTY

Converge Hair Lounge 5/77 Tuam Street, Central City 03 365 4162 www.convergehair.co.nz Open: Tue/Wed/Fri 9am – 5:30pm, Thu 9am – 8pm, Sat 9am – 2pm Visit

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Converge Hair Lounge at their swanky new hair salon right in the heart of the city. Their industrial chic salon space is unique, with its mezzanine floor overseeing some of the city’s most outstanding top stylists. Relax and enjoy a beverage from their award-winning Air New Zealand wine and beer list. They’re a proud stockist of Wella and Sebastian, as they know these products offer the best colour, care and styling for your hair. You won’t leave the same way you walked in, they promise! HAIR

The Hairdressing Place 3/107 Wrights Road, Addington 03 338 0338 Find them on Facebook Open: Tue/Thu 9am – 8pm, Wed/ Fri 9am – 6pm, Sat 9am – 3pm The Hairdressing Place is an up-andcoming, brand new hair salon located in downtown Addington. Between operators Andrea and Justin, there’s more than 30 years of combined experience in bringing you fashion-forward hairstyling and on-trend colouring. Put this expertise together with their product partner

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Lotus at Siam Thai Day Spa HEALTH/BEAUTY

Located in Cashmere, and surrounded by the award winning Swan Lake Gardens, Lotus at Siam Thai Day Spa offer exquisite pampering packages and exceptional service to match. Their Spa is luxurious, extremely private and a destination in its own right, allowing you to truly escape the pressure of everyday life into a world of relaxation. Their qualified therapists deliver a holistic, rejuvenating experience. You’re in expert hands with their extensive combined experience.

If you’re after some special time with your loved one, the luxurious couple’s therapy rooms provide a total escape from life’s pressures. Try a Couples Hot Stone Massage, the Couples Elemis Anti-ageing Facial or the wonderful Restore The Romance package. Looking for the perfect gift for that special someone? Treat them with a gift voucher. Lotus at Siam also offer decadent Elemis facials, soothing massage therapy, full day spa treatments, and group pampering packages. Visit www.swanlake.co.nz or call today to experience the ultimate in pampering and let them help you to truly relax.

TREATMENT EXAMPLES Restore The Romance

(for couples) Enjoy a soothing 30 minute mineral rich oil infused soak in their beautiful spa bath, followed by a gentle and relaxing 90 minute Aromatherapy Massage. Allow 2½ hours. $389.00 for two people.

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Enjoy a gentle and relaxing 90 minute Thai Aromatherapy Massage and a decadent 60 minute Elemis Exotic Moisture Dew facial. Allow 3 hours. $269.00 per person. $499.00 for two people.

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LOTUS AT SIAM THAI DAY SPA Nestled in the gorgeousness of Cashmere’s award-winning and tranquil Swan Lake Gardens, you’ll find one of the country’s most luxurious and private destination day spas, Lotus at Siam Thai Day Spa. Offering a safe haven from the pressures of everyday life, their oasis of pampering and relaxation waits for your soul-restoring journey towards bliss to begin. Let go and melt into one their exquisite packages – perhaps a signature Elemis facial, soothing massage therapy, one of their romantic options on offer for couples – or treat yourself to a full-day treatment for the ultimate escape. Keune, and there’s something at The Hairdressing Place for everyone! New clients always welcome – book today! HAIR Headspace 7/245 St Asaph Street Central City 03 366 1896 www.headspacehair.co.nz Open: Tue – Thu 9:30am – 8pm, Fri 9:30am – 6pm, Sat 9:30am – 4pm Beautiful hair needs an expert, and Headspace are dedicated to hairdressing excellence. Their contemporary city salon offers a full range of professional hairdressing and barber services within a stylish

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environment where well appointed decor meets beautiful Italian reclining seats. Headspace are dedicated to providing excellence in hairdressing services and beauty through education, passion and a dedication to client satisfaction. HAIR Jouvence Beauty Institute 51 Holmwood Road, Merivale 03 355 6488 www.jouvence.co.nz New Zealand’s longest running professional beauty clinic, Jouvence Beauty Institute maintains a 40-year reputation for exceptional results and dedication to customer care. BEAUTY

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Lotus at Siam Thai Day Spa 9 Ernlea Terrace, Cashmere 03 980 5400 www.swanlake.co.nz Open: Tue – Sun 9am till late Located in Cashmere, and surrounded by the award winning Swan Lake Gardens, Lotus at Siam Thai Day Spa offers exquisite pampering packages with exceptional service to match. Their spa is a luxurious, private destination in its own right, allowing you to truly escape the pressure of everyday life into a world of pampering and relaxation. Their qualified Thai therapists are dedicated to delivering a holistic and rejuvenating experience; their combined experience of more than 55 years means you know you are in expert hands. If you’re after some special time with your loved one, their luxuriously appointed therapy rooms for couples provide a complete escape from life’s pressures. Lotus also offer decadent Elemis facials, soothing massage therapy, group pampering packages and decadent full day spa treatments. HEALTH/BEAUTY

Merivales Hair & Beauty 186 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 5713 www.merivales.co.nz Open: Mon – Sat 9am – 5pm, late night Thu Merivales Hair & Beauty brings the latest summer-inspired styles to Christchurch. Their team of experienced hair stylists, along with their beauty therapists, offer personalised, friendly service using Kérastase, L’Oréal and a variety of exclusive beauty brands. Weddings, special occasion hair, makeup and spray tan packages are also available. Start your journey with Merivales by calling the salon today – they look forward to seeing you. HAIR/BEAUTY Nicola Quinn Beauty & Day Spa 209–211 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 6400 www.quinnbeautyspa.co.nz Nicola Quinn Beauty & Day Spa is a clinic at the cutting edge of beauty

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beauty | fashion, beauty & lifestyle therapy. Their Merivale clinic provides quality beauty treatments, IPL, appearance medicine, hand and foot care, and make-up to completely cover the needs of fashion-conscious women and men. BEAUTY Scissortrix 140 Colombo Street, Beckenham 03 332 0838 www.scissortrix.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm, Thu till 8pm, Sat 9am – 1pm (after hours by appointment) Scissortrix is an ultra modern salon, combining superior service, first-class products and staff with a wealth of experience. At Scissortrix the most important person is you! They love to treat you as an individual and you can trust them to create the perfect look to complement your lifestyle. Scissortrix are proud to use and recommend Kérastase, Pureology and L’Oréal, the world’s leading haircare brands. HAIR Total Body Concept 188 Salisbury Street, Central City 03 377 5430 www.totalbodyconcept. co.nz Total Body Concept’s skilled and highly trained beauty therapists provide first-class, specialised skin

and body treatments to keep you looking your absolute best. Their relaxing clinic uses the most up-todate technology available anywhere in the world and makes use of the world’s best cosmeceutical products. Book today! BEAUTY True Grit Hair Spa 87 Manchester Street, Central City 03 377 7889 www.truegrit.co.nz Open: Mon/Fri/Sat 9am – 5pm, Tue/ Thu 9am – 9pm, Wed 10am – 5pm True Innovation, True Passion, True Hair. True Grit are home! Back in their original location, but in a brand new exquisite salon, they can’t wait to welcome you to their sumptuous surroundings and experience the professionalism that is True Grit. Book into their multi-award-winning salon with one of their talented stylists and enjoy the beautiful cutting studio, glamorous spa and spectacular colour retreat. You’ll leave with sensational hair! HAIR Transform Clinic 52A Mandeville Street, Riccarton 03 343 2880 www.transformclinic. co.nz Open: Mon/Wed/Fri 8:30am

– 6pm, Tue/Thu 8:30am – 8pm, Sat 8:30pm – 3pm Transform Clinic is a cosmetic medicine and beauty centre that combines the experience and skills of a doctor, nurses, and beauty therapists. They offer cosmetic medicine treatments, varicose vein treatments, laser and IPL services, and beauty therapy. The clinic’s holistic approach to its clients ensures you have the very best treatment. Book your free consultation with their nurses or beauty therapists. Visit their website for details, special offers and to book. APPEARANCE BEAUTY World Ballantynes Department Store, 41-43 Lichfield Street, Central City 03 378 1909 www.worldbrand.co.nz World is a New Zealand based luxury fashion and beauty brand with a cult reputation as a fearless innovator. The beauty side of the business presents an array of apothecary delights from antiques to candles and fragrance, while their trailblazing fashion label is one of New Zealand’s oldest and most respected brands. FASHION/BEAUTY

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

MERIVALES HAIR & BEAUTY Whether it’s industry-leading styling backed by premium products including Kérastase and L’Oréal, or the latest in beauty trends and treatments by expert beauty therapists and aestheticians working their magic with Nimue and Dermalogica products, the talented team at Merivales Hair & Beauty will see you leaving looking and feeling fabulous. www.whatshotnewzealand.com 89

LIFESTYLE

ALL THINGS HEALTH AND FITNESS, HOUSE, GIFTS AND SOUVENIRS.

Don’t go home empty handed: there’s much to discover and fall in love with in the city’s retail scene. You’ll find unique homewares, gifts and souvenirs, Kiwiana, antiques, and artwork, as well as health products that offer the benefits of New Zealand’s amazing natural resources – or drop in to a casual yoga class or gym, explore the city by bike or hit one of the city’s many parks in your running shoes to keep your exercise routine up during your stay.

HEALTH & FITNESS Bikram Yoga Christchurch Unit 10 (upstairs), 21 Bealey Avenue (Carlton Mill Corner) 03 421 8276 www.bikramyogachch.co.nz Open: 7 days (see website for class timetable) The Bikram Method is a beginners’ level yoga. All classes are open to all students (this means you!), with new Yin Yoga classes added to the mix. Bikram Yoga boast a team of knowledgeable and passionate teachers to lead you through the series. Join them and meet new

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Travelling doesn’t mean shutting down that fitness routine of yours, right? Stay in fighting trim while seeing more of the city at: 1. Hagley Park 2. Victoria Park 3. Bottle Lake 4. Halswell Quarry 5. Styx Mill Reserve 90 what’s hot christchurch

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people, discover things about your body, and see the way you glow when you’re sweaty and smiling! FITNESS Crossfit Trailblazer 323 Tuam Street, Central City 021 287 8828 www.crossfittrailblazer.com Open: see website for session timetable CrossFit is the most effective and fun strength and conditioning programme in the world. Anyone can do it, including you! Whatever your personal goals are, CrossFit Trailblazer will be with you every step of the way and are dedicated to helping you achieve them – and to go on to exceed what you might have thought possible! Remember – you can have results or excuses, not both! FITNESS Flow Hot Yoga 25 Mandeville Street, Riccarton 03 348 8889 www.flowhotyoga.co.nz Open: 7 days (see website for class timetable) At Flow Hot Yoga, all of their classes are heated for optimal therapeutic

benefits, as the heat helps to purify the body and the mind. Their Yin class is at 30°C+, Power Vinyasa at 36°C+ and their Hot Flow at 40°C+. The safe, gently heated environment leaves air natural with abundant oxygen levels. Their teachers are inspiring, challenging, compassionate, constructive and FUN! 50 yoga classes per week – find a session to suit you on their website. FITNESS Grassroots Yoga & Health The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 389 8113 www. grassrootsyoga.co.nz Open: 7 days Grassroots is a vibrant, innovative, and community-driven yoga studio located in the heart of The Tannery village. Their yoga classes empower and educate with a method that blends skilful physical alignment into playful progressive flow. Providing classes for every level of student and a body therapy clinic on-site, this yoga studio offers the highest calibre instruction in an uplifting,

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Heritage Health Club 28-30 Cathedral Square, Central City 03 377 2122 or 021 977 221 www.heritagehealthclub.co.nz Open: 7 days, 6am – 10pm Burn off those holiday overindulgences or get that body beach ready with Heritage Health Club. Located in the majestic Heritage Hotel, the multi-award-winning club offers a unique combination of luxury hotel facilities and pampering, where you can escape the multitudes and find tranquillity. You’ll quickly come to appreciate the fully equipped, up-todate gym, serene 20m indoor heated lap pool, relaxing spa, and Norwegian pine-lined sauna. Private, exclusive, central! FITNESS Mint Whole Body Health & Fitness 31 Birmingham Drive, Middleton 03 338 9654 www.mintfit.co.nz Open: 24 hours (Gym) Mint is a boutique fitness centre that is leading the new breed of niche fitness studios. They have fantastic personal trainers, nutritionists and a clean eating café that work together to make sure that your experience at Mint is unlike that at any other health and nutrition facility. They offer a fully-equipped

gym as well as thorough nutritional planning techniques to help transform your body shape and improve your health. FITNESS/HEALTH NZ Health Food Company 215 Wooldridge Road, Burnside 03 962 7883 www.nzhealthfood.com Open: Mon – Fri 9am – 5.30pm, Sat 10am – 4pm Situated in Burnside only a few minutes from the airport, the NZ Health Food Company’s beautifully designed retail store offers a relaxed and informative environment in which to shop for outstanding natural health products. Their excellent reputation is built around their helpful and knowledgeable staff, who can advise on the best health products for your needs. Browse their own extensive range of products as well as other well-known and trusted health food brands. HEALTH

BODY ART City of Ink 94B Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 341 1301 www.cityofink.co.nz Open: Mon/Tue/Fri/Sat 10am – 6pm, Wed/ Thu 10am – 8pm, Sun 12pm – 6pm Your one-stop shop for anything tattooing, City of Ink is a multiaward winning studio that offers a totally professional, friendly, hygienic service and a talented team of

amazing freestyle artists. City of Ink can turn any idea into a piece of body art. From traditional Ta Moko and Japanese to Realism and Neo Traditional, their freestyle artists cover all the bases and use the highest quality sterile equipment. TATTOOS

WELLBEING Pascha Therapies 6 Elgin Street, Sydenham 03 374 2526 www.pascha.co.nz Open: 7 days Pascha – Nourishing Body and Soul is one of New Zealand’s leading centres for personal spiritual growth. Along with the Aura gift shop, the wonderful old wooden chapel in Sydenham plays host to private counselling, yoga, massage, meditation classes and regular courses and classes to support your spiritual journey. You’ll find it next door to its little sister, Hello Sunday Café. WELLBEING/GIFTS

GIFTS & SOUVENIRS Charming Souvenir Shop 1B, 376 Riccarton Road, Upper Riccarton 03 343 6188 www. charmingsouvenirsnz.co.nz Open: 7 days 10am – 6pm Charming Souvenir is a contemporary, locally-based souvenir shop that aims to provide customers with a variety of local premium products and unique gifts. Brands include Watson & Son Honey, Untouched World clothing, Parrs Wild Fern skincare range, Jack and Jill Baby Care, Ariki Jewellery, and Mi Woollies UGG boots. Their wide range makes them a one-stop shop for gifts and souvenirs. Discover something delightful – there’s really something for everyone at Charming Souvenir! GIFTS/SOUVENIRS

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NEW ZEALAND HEALTH FOOD COMPANY Founded to harness and take New Zealand’s outstanding indigenous natural products, along with their unique medicinal properties, to the world, the New Zealand Health Food Company’s centre of holistic wellbeing on Wooldridge Road showcases exclusive, trusted brands including Kiwi Natural Health, Dr Bee, Manuka South and the new Wild Ferns manuka honey range.

Chalkydigits The Tannery (on the boardwalk), 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 381 1568 www.chalkydigits.co.nz Designed and made locally, Chalkydigits’ range includes after-five outfits, gear for getting amongst nature and more. Their quirky styles feature graphics from local creatives and are inspired by New Zealand’s unique natural heritage. They use natural and sustainable fabrics where possible, and donate 5% of sales to New www.whatshotnewzealand.com 91

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Chart Noticeboards QB9, QB Studios, 18 Bernard Street, Addington 021 257 5167 www. chartnoticeboards.co.nz Pegboards and accessories available online now! Visit www.chartnoticeboards.co.nz to order. INTERIORS Cloak & Dagger Collective 2 Soleares Avenue, Mount Pleasant 03 376 5023 www.facebook.com/ CloakandDaggerCollective Open: Mon – Fri 9:30am – 5pm, Sat 9:30am – 3pm With the majority of their quality products designed and handcrafted on site, this shared studio and shop is a great find. They offer a selection of beautifully made leather goods, homewares and pet collars by Kathryn Leah Payne, bold and graphic art TRACK DOWN ...

prints, tees and cushions by Mark Catley, and Hannah Payne/Locket’s gorgeous children’s goods and potted plants in vintage vessels. The trio also offer custom-made products and oneoffs. INTERIORS/HOMEWARE/FASHION Collective The Colombo, 363 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 366 7117 Red-hot concept store Collective is a mix of contemporary creations in fashion, homeware, furniture, beauty, books and more – you’ll find iconic names, up-andcoming designers, the old and new, and exclusive limited pieces in their carefully-picked selection of both New Zealand and international brands. FASHION/HOMEWARE Copper + Pink Shop 13B, 189 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 4666 www.copperandpink. com A haunt of hip homewares, furniture, lighting, artworks and other eye/wall candy nestled in the heart of Merivale Mall, Copper + Pink curates exceptional, eclectic and covetous works from both premium local and international designers and is so stuffed with top brands that (warning!) you’ll inevitably start clocking take-home items from the moment you walk in the door. INTERIORS/HOMEWARE

GIFTS & SOUVENIRS

Where to pick up that special memento or gift with a difference for those back home. HAPA (Re:START Mall, 96 Oxford Terrace, and The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, pictured) Charming Souvenir (Shop 1B, 376 Riccarton Road) Cloak & Dagger Collective (2 Soleares Avenue) Copper + Pink (Shop 13B, 189 Papanui Road) The Mohair Store (140 Colombo Street) 92 what’s hot christchurch

Eco Frame and Mirror 394 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 377 0223 www.frameandmirror.co.nz frameandmirror@xtra.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 8:30am – 5pm, Sat 9am – 3:30pm Eco Frame and Mirror have been custom picture framers, and manufacturers of beautiful bespoke mirrors in Christchurch for 20 years. Their showroom is an inspiring experience, where old meets new, and experience is blended with knowledge of current trends and techniques. Stocking a large selection of mirrors, they can also custom build mirrors of any size and style. INTERIORS Edward Gibbon 293 Cranford Street, St Albans 03 366 7137 & 71-75 Kingsley Street, Sydenham 03 366 7199 Edward Gibbon offer a huge range of brands and styles of bathroom products. Visit their showroom in St Albans for inspiration, the latest trends and ideas for your place, or see the team at the large Sydenham store for more tradeoriented purchases. BATHROOMS

Euroform 501 Tuam Street, Phillipstown 03 381 5559 www.euroform.co.nz Euroform are dedicated to designing and making beautiful kitchens. They can create a kitchen that will complement both your home and lifestyle, a kitchen that is stylish, innovative and unique. In a Euroform kitchen you will enjoy the finest preparation and cooking space enhanced by intelligent design and accessories. Euroform designers will work with you from the initial consultation through the design process and the selection of materials. Their custom made kitchens range from the traditional to the truly modern. KITCHEN DESIGN/BUILD Frobisher Retail Studio 322 Manchester Street, Central City 03 355 2628 www.frobisher.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm, Café Mon – Fri 7am – 4pm Frobisher’s Retail Studio was born out of Frobisher Interiors, the design studio previously located at 125 Aikmans Road. When relocating, owners Ann-Marie and Mark Appleton took the opportunity to expand. The Retail Studio offers a place to dream and plan the transformation of your home. Their furniture, lighting and accessories are sure to inspire, so grab a coffee from their Espressory, browse the Retail and Fabric Studios and experience Frobisher. Where unique design meets quality coffee and food. RETAIL/DESIGN/CAFÉ

HAPA Re:START Mall, 96 Oxford Terrace, Central City & The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 372 9335 www. hapa.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 10am – 5:30pm, Sat/Sun 10am – 5pm At HAPA you’ll find beautiful jewellery, homeware, gifts, artworks, handcrafted items and accessories – something for any occasion! They stock carefullychosen, unique products that are mostly handmade locally and produced in New Zealand, as well as their own range of HAPA designs. They believe that well-made things last longer and admire and support quality craftmanship and attention to detail. Support 200+ local craftspeople – shop local! HOMEWARE/GIFTS Heyday Furniture Unit 4, 46 Acheron Drive, Riccarton 03 348 8808 www.heydayfurniture. co.nz Open: 7 days 10am – 6pm, late

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Charming Souvenir is a locally based, contemporary souvenir shop. It was opened in May 2015 by David Yu, whose aim is to provide customers with a variety of local premium products and unique gifts. Charming Souvenir offer products from world famous brands including Watson & Son honey, Untouched World merino and possum fur clothing, Parrs Wild Fern skincare range, Jack and Jill baby care, Ariki Jewellery, and Miwoollies UGG boots. Stuck for gift ideas? Charming Souvenirs is your solution!

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CANOPY CAMPING With Canopy Camping Escapes’ collection of luxury campsites around New Zealand, every stay is different and unique. And with six to choose from in the South Island alone, there’s no shortage of unique experiences to enjoy! Stay in a luxury canvas tent on Banks Peninsula, the hills of the stunning Kaikoura Coast or the mystical Hokitika bush – or go ‘rustic luxe’ in a river-side artist’s hut in Havelock or an astrologer’s hut on the cliffs in Westland. 027 250 7427 www.canopycamping.co.nz nights Thu/Fri until 9pm Heyday Furniture is a New Zealand company founded locally. Although they’re a new name in the local market, their suppliers have been one of the most famous and respected furniture manufacturers in China for over 20 years. Heyday offer both a European luxury design range and an American lifestyle design range in seven collections that replicate some of the most popular looks in the US and Europe, and bring these exclusive ranges to Kiwis for the first time at affordable prices. Visit their showroom in Acheron Drive or browse their website to discover a piece that you’ll love! FURNITURE Joe Jandals HQ The Tannery, 39D Tanner Street, Woolston 027 203 0150 www. joejandals.co.nz Find them on Facebook Open: Mon – Fri 10am – 2:30pm, late night Thu 10am – 9pm

Joe Jandals HQ is the home of LOTE (Living on the Edge) furniture, art, and interiors. You’ll find them at The Tannery by walking down the alleyway between Alchemy and the Fabric Store; turn left and look for the distinctive Joe Jandals HQ signage, or just park outside the door! Inside you find inspiring, colourful statement furniture where each piece has been transformed into a unique, on-trend must-have. See for yourself at their showroom/retail/creative space. INTERIORS/FURNITURE

Mr Mod 27 Papanui Road, Merivale 03 355 8788 Open: Wed – Fri 11am - 5pm, Sat 11am – 3pm Warehouse Store 88 Wilsons Road, St Martins 021 588 130 Open: Sat 11am - 4pm www. mrmod.co.nz mr mod specialises in the sourcing, restoration and sale of imported vintage design from Europe and America. They select from eras of

design excellence, with an emphasis on Scandinavian and American mid-century pieces from the 1950s to 1970s, and offer an extensive range of imported designer pieces – everything from collectable mid-century furniture to antiques and genuine vintage industrial and decorative pieces. Drop into their showroom at 27 Papanui Road and discover design inspiration. FURNITURE/INTERIORS

Moffatt’s Flower Company 1 Candys Road, Halswell 03 322 7975 www.moffatts.co.nz Open: Mon/ Tue 8am – 4:30pm, Wed – Fri 8am – 5:30pm, Sat 9am – 4pm, Sun 10am – 4pm Moffatt’s has been supplying flowers to the public for over 30 years. Nestled between the greenhouses from where their beautiful roses are harvested daily, they have an extensive range of lilies, carnations, freesias, orchids, gerberas, etc. available at all times, and seasonal

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lifestyle | fashion, beauty & lifestyle flowers that come and go. Stunning bouquets for any price range are always on display, or you can order one custom-made. Delivery NZ-wide. Select quality gift items also available. FLORIST

Strawberry Sound 2/5 Pilgrim Place, Sydenham 03 379 8477 www.strawberrysound.co.nz Open: Mon – Fri 8:30am – 5:30pm, Sat 10am – 4pm Strawberry Sound is a market leader and the largest audio/visual company in the South Island. Their team can turn your home into a sensory pleasure zone: multiroom audio to provide ambience, home theatre to blow your mind, and stereo HiFi to take you to the front row of your favourite concert. Offering exceptional products such as Yamaha’s wireless multi-room audio playback system, MusicCast, Parrot Zik 2.0, the world’s most advanced headphones, and the supreme clarity of Audiofly’s AF78 headphones, they’ve got those who want only the best covered. Discover more in store or online! HOME ENTERTAINMENT

REAL ESTATE Mary Turnbull 471 Papanui Road, Papanui 03 352 6166 or 027 525 2959 www. maryturnbull.harcourts.co.nz Known for her passion in whatever she undertakes, Mary Turnbull puts forth tireless vigour into her real estate endeavours. Earnest to give only the best quality service, she goes the extra mile for her clients. Taking time to really get to know them and see their needs is primary to Mary, enabling her to provide tailored guidance. REAL ESTATE

MUSIC Penny Lane 430 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 366 3278 and Eastgate Shopping Centre, cnr Buckleys Road and Linwood Avenue, 03 389 2884 www. pennylanerecords.co.nz Penny Lane is the city’s longest established and most reputable independent record store, trading in new and pre-owned records, CDs, and DVDs, and is a regular haunt of collectors looking

to track down that missing part of their collection or a rare and unusual addition. If you’re passionate about music, you need to check them out at one of their two stores! MUSIC

BOOKS Scorpio Books 113 Riccarton Road, Riccarton 03 379 2882 Re:START Mall, Cashel Street 03 377 8462 www.scorpiobooks.co.nz This independent bookstore with two locations is a city favourite. Browse thousands of books, including the largest selection of new Sci-Fi and Fantasy titles in New Zealand – and if they don’t have it, they’ll track it down for you! BOOKS Smith’s Bookshop The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston 03 379 7976 www. smithsbookshop.co.nz Restablished in The Tannery Emporium postquakes, Smith’s is a legendary, longestablished New Zealand bookseller stocking rare, antiquarian, secondhand, and new books, magazines, stationery and art supplies. BOOKS

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What's On Christchurch’s busy annual event calendar has something for everyone. There’s always something happening, whether it’s a live gig at the pub down the road or a huge international music act rocking out a packed arena. The city has its own professional theatre company and orchestra, is a regular stop for touring acts of all kinds, and offers a year-round programme of festivals that range from cultural celebrations to food and wine events, performing arts programmes, outdoor fun in the summer and themed musical gatherings. There’s also art galleries to explore, plenty of big sporting occasions, and lots of different scenic, entertainment and adventure attractions to discover and enjoy. Get out and make the most of your stay!

Fly My Pretties The Royal Takeover Back to rock the Isaac Theatre Royal on an exclusive two-show tour, Fly My Pretties’ The Royal Takeover sees a return of FMP faves Ria Hall, Anna Coddington, Laughton Kora, Kara Gordon, Ryan Prebble, Mel Parsons, Bailey Wiley, and Mara TK (to name a few) alongside newbie Holly Arrowsmith and support by Tiki Taane, before the not-to-be missed after party upstairs in the theatre! Fly My Pretties 12 February

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Music fans have much to discover and enjoy in Christchurch, ranging from the local pub scene that makes it easy to find a local gig on a Friday or Saturday night to a lively yearly programme of performances by the city’s own professional symphony orchestra, regular visits from homegrown Kiwi chart toppers, and touring arena shows from some of the biggest names in modern music.

Classical Cathedral Tango [Fri 12 Feb, 7pm] Transitional Cathedral, cnr Madras and Hereford Streets, Central City www. cardboardcathedral.org.nz Book it: Website. Violin virtuoso Fiona Pears and her talented band join forces with the Choristers of Christchurch

Cathedral for a special evening of music at the city’s transitional Cardboard Cathedral. CLASSICAL CSO: Opera In the Vines [Sat 27 Feb, 2:30pm (rain day Sun 28 Feb)] Pegasus Bay Winery, Waipara www.cso.co.nz Book it: Website. A new CSO concept for 2016, Opera in the Vines celebrates some of the greatest hits of opera, all in the beautiful surroundings of Pegasus Bay. opera A Gala Evening with Dame Kiri Te Kanawa [Mon 7 Mar, 6:30pm] Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Central City www.isaactheatreroyal. co.nz Book it: Ticketek. One of New Zealand’s most beloved performers returns to the Theatre Royal for a very special black tie event. OPERA

CSO: Radiance [Sat 12 Mar, 7:30pm] Air Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram www.cso.co.nz Book it: Website. The CSO present musical responses to our world by Debussy, Prokofiev, and Chris Cree Brown. CLASSICAL

Chamber Music New Zealand – Uri Caine [Mon 21 Mar, 7:30pm] Charles Luney Auditorium, St Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Merivale www.chambermusic. co.nz Book it: Website. Grammynominated pianist and composer Uri Caine joins with the New Zealand String Quartet to perform some of his own compositions as well as to use classical music as a “springboard for improvisation”. CLASSICAL

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sound | what’s on SOL3 MIO [Sat Mar 26, 8pm] Horncastle Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington www. sol3mio.com Book it: Ticketek. New Zealand’s own international p-opera success story concludes their On Another Note album tour at the Horncastle Arena. OPERA The Artist Series: Martin Riseley [Sat 9 Apr, 7:30pm] Charles Luney Auditorium, Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Merivale www.cso. co.nz Book it: Website. Concertmaster Martin Riseley leads the CSO through an enjoyable evening exploring music from Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, and Tchaikovsky. CLASSICAL Chamber Music New Zealand – Les Talens Lyriques [Sun 10 Apr, 5pm] Charles Luney Auditorium, Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Merivale www.chambermusic.co.nz Book it: Website. Modern harpsichord maestro Christophe Rousset takes you back to another era alongside other members of the acclaimed French chamber group he founded. CLASSICAL CSO: Mad Men & Dangerous Women [Thu 21 Apr 7:30pm] Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Central City www.cso.co.nz Book it: Website. Join the CSO to relive the days when coolness was timeless, mambo was king and The Rat Pack ruled with this evening of golden classics from the 50s and 60s. CLASSICAL CSO: The Artist Series: Gordon Hunt [Sat 7 May, 7:30pm], Charles Luney Auditorium, Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Merivale www.cso. co.nz Book it: Website. Internationally acclaimed oboist Gordon Hunt joins the CSO, directing the orchestra as well as performing Mozart’s Oboe Concerto in C major. CLASSICAL CSO: Pacific Rhythms [Sat 14 May, 7:30pm] Air Force Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram www.cso.co.nz Book it: Website. An evening of music with a special Pacific flavour as the CSO presents a programme that takes influences from Indonesia, Japan and here in New Zealand. CLASSICAL Chamber Music New Zealand – Ensō String Quartet [Mon 16 May, 7:30pm] Charles Luney Auditorium, Margaret’s College, 12 Winchester Street, Merivale www.chambermusic.co.nz Book it:

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Venues Get your live music fix at: Horncastle Arena – the city’s major indoor event venue plays host not only to major concerts but trade shows, performance, sports, expos, and more. Airforce Museum of New Zealand (pictured) – classical music performances and special events are a regular feature in the event space at this popular military museum. Charles Luney Auditorium – home to many of the region’s classical and chamber music performances. Isaac Theatre Royal – as well as big music gigs, Christchurch’s most prestigious theatre stages touring artists, performers, comedians, and more. Hagley Park/Entertainment Triangle – Christchurch’s large, much loved central city park is the regular scene for outdoor concerts as well as festivals and summer events.

Website. The Ensō String Quartet returns from the USA to present gems of the chamber music repertoire by Dutilleux, Ginastera, Haydn, Beethoven and Ravel. CLASSICAL

Contemporary UB40 – Red Red Wine Tour [Sat 16 Jan, 4pm] Waipara Hills Winery, 780 Glasnevin Road, Waipara www.jacman.co.nz Book it: Eventfinder. UB40 returns to New Zealand on their first ever vineyard tour, joined at the winery by local legends Jason Kerrison and Herbs. POP Electric Avenue Music Festival [Sat 6 Feb, 11am] Hagley Park North, Rolleston Avenue, Central City www. electricavenuefestival.co.nz Book it: Website. The city’s own Waitangi Day mini music festival returns with another hot holiday line-up of New Zealand and overseas talent including Thievery Corporation, Katchafire and Boy & Bear. FESTIVAL

The Royal Takeover – Fly My Pretties with Tiki Taane [Fri 12 Feb, 7:30pm] Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Central City www.flymypretties. com Book it: Ticketek. The Kiwi live-gig icons return to the Theatre Royal – a favourite venue of theirs – to bust out some of their laidback grooves with special guest Tiki Taane. KIWI The Clash of the Titans – The Angels/ Dragon/Mi-Sex [Fri 26 Feb, 7:30pm] The Bedford Marquee, 198 Hereford Street, Central City www.ticketmaster. co.nz Book it: Website. Three of the biggest bands in Australasian rock and roll history hit town as part of a whistle stop tour that’s taking them from Auckland to Invercargill, with playing order decided by the toss of a coin. ROCK The Michael Jackson HIStory Show [Fri 3 Jun, 8pm] Horncastle Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington www. mjhistoryshow.com Book it: Ticketek. The world’s premiere Michael Jackson tribute show, HIStory features all of www.whatshotnewzealand.com 99

what’s on | sound the King of Pop’s hits by impersonator Dantanio accompanied by a live band, dancers and costumes. POP The Return of Simply Red: Big Love Tour 2016 [Sat 5 Mar, 7:30pm] Horncastle Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington www.simplyred.com Book it: Ticketek. Simply Red celebrate their 30th anniversary with a world tour. POP Buzzcocks – 40th Anniversary Tour [Fri 18 Mar, 8pm] The Foundry Bar, University of Canterbury, 90 Ilam Road, Upper Riccarton www. undertheradar.co.nz Book it: Ticketek Continuing to prove that punk’s still not dead, the original, iconic and hugely influential English greats Buzzcocks celebrate 4 decades in the bizz with their 40th Anniversary World Tour. PUNK The Stranglers, with special guest Ed Kuepper [Friday 15 Apr, 8pm] Horncastle Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington www.plus1.co.nz Book it: Ticketek. Iconic UK music hellraisers The Stranglers hit town on a tour that celebrates their inspiring rock ‘n roll journey of over 40 years. They’re supported by Australia’s Ed Kuepper, co-founder of The Saints. ROCK New Zealand Jazz and Blues Festival [Apr] www.jazzfestivalnz.com (details to be announced) This annual,

unforgettable festival is known for profiling some of New Zealand’s finest musicians and showcasing a selection of international artists in exciting and unsual locations around the city. JAZZ The Proclaimers, with special guest Greg Johnson [Sat 23 Apr, 8pm] Horncastle Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington www.plus1.co.nz Book it: Ticketek. Scotland’s favourite sons walk (well, fly) several thousand miles down to New Zealand to belt out some of their monster radio hits, supported by legendary Kiwi singersongwriter Greg Johnson. POP Iron Maiden [Fri 29 Apr, 7pm] Horncastle Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington www. ironmaiden.com Book it: Ticketek. The rock legends drop by Horncastle Arena as part of their hugely anticipated return to New Zealand.

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CSO: The Topp Twins [Sat 28 May, 7:30pm] Horncastle Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington www.cso.co.nz Book it: Website. The beloved musical duo get out the guitars, harmonica and spoons with a full orchestra behind them in this comedic, musical journey through New Zealand history. COUNTRY

1. UB40 (16 January, pictured) 2. Electric Avenue Music Festival (6 February) 3. Fly My Pretties with Tiki Taane (12 February) 4. The Proclaimers, with Greg Johnson (23 April) 5. Iron Maiden (29 April)

Kiwi Sounds The New Zealand music scene is thriving, and the city regularly plays host to performers who have made it big on both the national and international stage. If you had to pick a group to listen to to give you a crash course in modern, quintessentially Kiwi music, it would be hard to go past Fly My Pretties (February 12, Isaac Theatre Royal), while two New Zealand rock giants of the past, Dragon and Mi-Sex, are also on show in Clash of the Titans (February 26, The Bedford Marquee). In a different vein, but no less Kiwi, the country-inspired, comedic music of beloved New Zealand entertainers The Topp Twins is on show with the assistance of the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra (May 28, Horncastle Arena), the orchestra themselves performs new work from New Zealand composer and percussionist Gareth Farr in Pacific Rhythms (May 14, Airforce Museum), and international star soprano Dame Kiri Te Kanawa performs at a gala evening in March (March 7, Isaac Theatre Royal).

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There’s nearly always something worth checking out on somewhere in the city’s art scene; comedy, dance, theatre and film from local and international artists are all well represented throughout the year, while a good sprinkling of art galleries offer the chance to familiarise yourself with local work. Take in a show, catch a movie, or enjoy a late night giggle – the hits just keep on coming!

COMEDY Danny Bhoy – Please Untick This Box [Mon 22 Feb, 8pm] Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Central City www.dannybhoy.com Book it: Ticketek. The internationally-roaming Scotsman described as “the Bill Bryson of comedy” returns to his appreciative New Zealand audience for more of his comedic storytelling. STAND UP

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Dawn French: 30 Million Minutes [Mon 14 – Thu 17 Mar, 8pm] Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Central City www.livenation. co.nz Book it: Ticketek. Funny lady Dawn French hits town with a new show based on the ups and downs of her life “misguidedly vigorously attempting to be a fully functioning female.” STAND UP

Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Central City www. micheleacourt.com Book it: Ticketek. Kiwi fave Michele A’ Court, winner of Comedienne of the Decade at the 2010 NZ Comedy Awards, brings her new stand up show, described as a must for “people who have had children, those who might have children, and those who have been children.” STAND UP

Good Mourning Mrs. Brown [Thu 17 – Sat 19 Mar 7:30pm daily plus 2pm matinee Sat] Horncastle Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington www. ticketek.co.nz Book it: Website. The original cast of the hit UK TV series Mrs Brown’s Boys relives favourite TV moments as well as busting out new original material for the stage. SKETCH

Theatres

Michelle A’ Court – Stuff I Forgot To Tell My Daughter [Sat 23 April, 8pm] Gloucester Room, Isaac Theatre

The Court Theatre Bernard Street, Addington 03 963 0870 www.courttheatre.org.nz The Court Theatre is Christchurch’s only fully professional theatre company, offering entertainment of the highest quality throughout the year. Check the website to see what’s currently on at the mainstage and for bookings, or catch late night improv comedy every Friday and Saturday night at Scared

Scriptless, Australasia’s longestrunning comedy show. theatre The Isaac Theatre Royal 145 Gloucester Street, Central City 03 366 6326 www.isaactheatreroyal.co.nz Christchurch’s majestic, historic and recently restored pre-eminent theatre is worthy of a visit even if you’re not going to there to watch a show (see next page). theatre

Theatre Mary Poppins [Until 23 Jan, times vary] The Court Theatre, Bernard Steet, Addington www.courttheatre.org.nz Book it: Website. The Court’s super-califragilistic-expi-alidocious summer musical. MUSICAL Bad Jelly the Witch [Wed 20 – Sat 30 Jan, times vary] The Court Theatre, Bernard Street, www.whatshotnewzealand.com 101

what’s on | culture hit Addington www.courttheatre.org.nz Book it: Website. Tim and Rose must escape the clutches of the evil Bad Jelly in this adaptation of this Spike Milligan favourite. THEATRE Winston’s Birthday [Sat 6 – Sat 27 Feb, times vary] The Court Theatre, Bernard Street, Addington www.courttheatre.org. nz Book it: Website. Secrets and resentments come out and new understandings are formed in this amusing perspective on the iconic Churchill family. THEATRE Summer Shakespeare: Hamlet [Wed 10 – Sat 20 Feb, 6pm, plus 2pm matinee both Sat] Mona Vale, Fendalton Road, Fendalton www. topdogtheatre.com Book it: Court Theatre. Top Dog Theatre make their popular annual open air Shakespeare performance at Mona Vale the Bard’s greatest tragedy. THEATRE

HMS Pinafore [Sun 1 May, 3pm and 7pm] Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Central City www.isaactheatreroyal. co.nz Book it: Ticketek. Gilbert and Sullivan’s satirical nautical masterpiece sails into the Theatre Royal as part of its national tour. MUSICAL

Educating Rita [Sat 28 May – Sat 25 Jun] The Court Theatre, Bernard Street, Addington www.courtheatre.org.nz Book it: Website. The hilarious and moving story of a woman determined to better herself and the effect she has on the life of her jaded tutor. THEATRE

Performance World Buskers Festival [Thu 14 – Sun 24 Jan, times vary] Various locations, Central City www.

worldbuskersfestival.com Book it: Website. The city’s favourite summer festival is back for another season with all the usual mayhem, antics, laughs, and the indescribable. BUSKING Cirque du Soleil – Quidam [Wed 17 – Fri 26 Feb, times vary] Horncastle Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington www.cirquedusoleil.com Book it: Ticketek. Young Zoé is bored. Seeking excitement, she slides into an imaginary world – the spectacular world of Quidam. PERFORMANCE Lounge Around [Thu 3/Fri 4 Mar, 7:30pm] The Tannery, 3 Garlands Road, Woolston www.chantetdanse.co.nz/events Book it: Eventfinder. An eclectic evening of performance with a tastefully crafted juxtaposition of Vegas show girls and crooners, mixed with Steampunk and a little bit of naughtiness. Contact The

Macbeth [Sat 5 – Sat 26 Mar, times vary] The Court Theatre, Bernard Street, Addington www.courtheatre.org. nz Book it: Website. The Court takes on the Bard’s epic tale of ambition, corruption, and fate. THEATRE Mamma Mia! [Thu 31 Mar – Sat 16 Apr, times vary] Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Central City www.showbiz.org. nz Book it: Ticketek. Showbiz bring us the ultimate feel-good party theatre experience – a story of love, friendship and identity told through the timeless songs of ABBA (and with the promise of none of Pierce Brosnan’s singing in this version). MUSICAL Matthew, Mark, Luke & Joanne [Sat 9 Apr – Sat 7 May, times vary] The Court Theatre, Bernard Street, Addington www.courttheatre.org. nz Book it: Website. Kiwi writer Carl Nixon’s hilarious new play about what happens when your loved ones fail to accept your fundamental life change. THEATRE

Cops & Robbers [Wed 20 – Sat 30 Apr, times vary] The Court Theatre, Bernard Street, Addington www.courttheatre.org.nz Book it: Website. A sneaky villain is going to help himself to all the jewels … but he hasn’t counted on a smart little girl and her bumbling security guard dad. Fun for the kids. THEATRE

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The Isaac Theatre Royal Dating back to 1906, the grand old dame of Christchurch entertainment, the Isaac Theatre Royal, was one of many pieces of Christchurch heritage that was dealt a severe blow during the Christchurch earthquakes, and was under discussion for demolition at one point. A huge restoration task faced the theatre trust post quakes, but with the city behind them and the publicity and fundraising assistance of prominent figures such as Sir Ian McKellen (who raised more than $350,000 to help in the rebuild the century-old theatre by touring a one-man show across New Zealand), the trust has been able to oversee the complete restoration of the theatre to its full Edwardian glory, leading to a triumphant re-opening in November 2014. Now in hot demand as a venue from New Zealand and international artists for everything from comedy to opera, ballet, rock, touring productions and even film screenings, it’s once again the premiere venue of the city’s art scene – make sure you look up to check out the ornate dome ceiling when you’re in for a show!

culture hit | what’s on Tannery to discuss seating, food and beverage options. LOUNGE ACT Speed of Light – Royal New Zealand Ballet [Thu 10 – Sat 12 Mar 7:30pm] Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Central City www.rnzb.org. nz Book it: Website. Three works receive their New Zealand premiere in this energetic presentation from our national ballet stars. BALLET Royal New Zealand Ballet – The Wizard of Oz [Thu 12/Fri 13/Sat 14 May, 7:30pm, Sat 14 May 1:30pm matinee] Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Central City www. rnzb.org.nz Book it: Ticketek. This new ballet production of the beloved classic is a world premiere. Join Dorothy and friends as she travels through the fantastical world of Oz. BALLET

Hairspray – The Musical [Wed 8 – Sat 18 Jun, times vary] Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Central City www.showbiz.org.nz Book it: Ticketek. Showbiz Canterbury offers up another of their reliably entertaining musical productions – this time the popular feel-good Broadway hit based on the cult 1988 film about the power of music and big hair. MUSICAL Blue Man Group [Tue 21 Jun – Sun 3 Jul, times vary] Isaac Theatre Royal, 145 Gloucester Street, Central City www.blueman.com Book it: Ticketek. The international entertainment smash hit that’s a unique blend of comedy, theatre, rock concert and dance party all rolled into one makes its way to New Zealand for the first time. THEATRE

galleries The Auricle 35 New Regent Street, Central City 03 260 0501 www.auricle.org.nz This unique gallery in historic New Regent Street is a space dedicated to showcasing the work of Christchurch’s increasingly internationally renowned sonic art scene. It offers monthly exhibitions and the world’s first “oenosthetic” wine bar, which offers the opportunity to participate in wine-and-sound matching! GALLERY/ WINE BAR

Bryce Gallery Cnr Riccarton Road & Paeroa Street, Riccarton. 03 348 0064 www. brycegallery.co.nz A warm welcome awaits you inside Riccarton’s Bryce Gallery, which occupies a stunning contemporary ex-show home. They offer regularly changing exhibitions and a wide range of diverse artworks from emerging, established and investment artists. GALLERY Christchurch Art Gallery 49 Worcester Boulevard, Central City 03 941 7300 www. christchurchartgallery.org.nz Art lovers in the city rejoiced recently when the Christchurch Art Gallery made a hugely anticipated post-quake reopening after five long years. The city’s artistic heart is giving us all the art it can to make up for things with a busy programme ahead, and many of the 400 new pieces the gallery acquired since closing are now on display for the first time. GALLERY CoCA 66 Gloucester Street, Central City, 03 366 7261 www.coca. org.nz Christchurch’s Centre of Contemporary Art is once again offering a stimulating and inspiring exhibition and event programme with a focus on modern art. Striving to keep things exciting, inspiring and thought-provoking, the gallery is a must-visit for art lovers. GALLERY Form Gallery 468 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 377 1211 www.form.co.nz Form Gallery is an active retail and monthly exhibition art space that exists to showcase and retail the work of New Zealand contemporary object artists, and plays an important role in presenting the work of emerging and established object artists to both the Christchurch audience and visitors to the city. They feature stunning works in cast glass, ceramic, and stone, as well as beautiful hand-made jewellery. GALLERY

Qb Studios 18 Bernard Street, Addington 021 0832 7918 www.qbstudios.co.nz Focusing on local emerging artists, Qb Studios is activated every 2 months with revolving exhibitions and events. The gallery space provides good exposure to a diverse market and constant foot traffic generated by the resident

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Feeling like a flick? Catch the latest blockbusters at either of Hoyts’ two city multiplexes at Westfield Riccarton or Northlands Mall. The budget conscious will enjoy the $10 tickets at Readings in The Palms, or if you’re looking for arthouse fare, drop into either Alice Cinematheque at 209 Tuam Street in the central city or Academy Gold Cinema at The Colombo in Sydenham. Finally, if you’re out in Sumner, hit Hollywood 3 (pictured) for a mixture of Hollywood and arthouse films and a delightfully old-fashioned approach to making a night at the movies a proper occasion.

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Make time for some art appreciation with special exhibitions and the city galleries regularly showcasing the best work from local and international artists. 1. Christchurch Art Gallery 2. Bryce Gallery 3. Jonathan Smart Gallery (pictured) 4. CoCA 5. SPECTRUM Street Art Festival

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what’s on | culture hit businesses and café. Coffee and art together inside a commercial hub has provided opportunities for emerging artists and an interesting point of difference for the businesses and their clientele. GALLERY Jonathan Smart Gallery 52 Buchan Street, Sydenham 03 365 7070 www.jonathansmartgallery. com A stalwart of the local scene since 1987, Jonathan Smart Gallery’s mission remains the same after nearly three decades: showcasing the finest contemporary New Zealand art. At any given time you’ll find rotating monthly exhibitions from some of New Zealand’s finest artists in a wide range of media. GALLERY The Physics Room Levels 2 & 3, 209 Tuam Street, Central City 03 379 5583 www.physicsroom. org.nz The Physics Room is a contemporary art space dedicated to developing and promoting art and critical discourse. Their central city space is key to their goals of increasing the understanding and value of contemporary art. Monthly exhibitions showcase contemporary art in a wide range of media. GALLERY

Exhibitions Spectrum Street Art Festival YMCA, 12 Hereford Street, Central City www.streetart.co.nz This year’s edition of Christchurch’s increasingly popular SPECTRUM Street Art Festival runs from the 12th of December 2015 until April 17th 2016. It’s open 7 days a week from 9:30am – 5pm and with free admission – check out 7 inspiring new exhibition spaces at the YMCA itself before heading out into the city to see what spectacular projects international and local artists have come up with this year in the “Big Walls” project. Festival Bryce Gallery Cnr Riccarton Road & Paeroa Street, Riccarton. 03 348 0064 www. brycegallery.co.nz January – The Summer Collection, an all-artist show. February – Min Kim, Travelling with a Watercolour Palette; Sean Garwood, Country Life. March/April – Postcards from Europe, Invitational Group show. April/May – Ginney Deavoll, Turangawaewae. May – Geoff Williams solo exhibition. June – Min Kim solo exhibition. EXHIBITION

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Christchurch Art Gallery 49 Worcester Boulevard, Central City 03 941 7300 www. christchurchartgallery.org.nz/ exhibitions A busy exhibition programme on reopening for the gallery offers multiple exhibitions; works by noted New Zealand artist Ralph Hotere, exploring the expanding impact of cubism, a multimedia selection of animal themed works, 20th century British and New Zealand woodcuts, Canterbury landscape paintings, and many more. See website for details and dates. GALLERY

Ceramic Show [Wed 3 Feb – Wed 24 Feb] Form Gallery, 468 Colombo Street, Sydenham 03 377 1211 www.form.co.nz Work by Renee Boyd and Susannah Bridges. EXHIBITION Da Vinci Mechanics [Until Mon 8 Feb] Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Avenue, Central City 03 366 5000 www. canterburymuseum.com Explore the mind of the Renaissance Man synonymous with the word “genius” with this award-winning interactive exhibition, on loan from the Museum of Leonardo da Vinci in Florence. EXHIBITION

Tangle [Fri 5 – Mon 8 Feb, 10am and 2pm] Christchurch Art Gallery, 49 Worcester Boulevard, Central City 03 941 7300 www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz Part mass visual art installation, part performance, part playground – all chaos! Don’t miss the Waitangi Day weekend premiere of this incredible collaborative art performance. Bookings essential. EXHIBITION La Nuda Vida [Fri 5 Feb – Fri 12 Mar] The Physics Room, Levels 2 & 3, 209 Tuam Street, Central City 03 379 5583 www.physicsroom.org.nz A new video installation by Peter Wareing that observes and documents the chatarreros (scrap metal collectors) who make a living on the streets of Barcelona. EXHIBITION Precarious Balance [Sat 13 Feb – Sun 8 May] CoCA 66 Gloucester Street, Central City, 03 366 7261 www.coca.org.nz The long-awaited first exhibition of the

re-opened Centre of Contemporary Art, Precarious Balance is is a group exhibition of work by New Zealand and international contemporary artists. The first of a two-part exhibition, it will be followed by Precarious Nature at the end of the year. EXHIBITION Rachel Zanders [Until Sat Feb 13] Jonathan Smart Gallery, 52 Buchan Street, Sydenham 03 365 7070 www.jonathansmart gallery.com EXHIBITION Heartlanders: New Zealanders of the Great War [Sat 20 Feb/ Sun 21 Feb] The Arts Centre, 30 Worcester Boulevard, Central City This travelling exhibition from the National Army Museum tells the story of the experience of ordinary New Zealanders during World War One. EXHIBITION

Corrugations: The Art of Jeff Thomson [Until Mon 28 Mar] Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Avenue, Central City 03 366 5000 www.canterburymuseum.com A retrospective exhibition saluting three decades of work by Kiwi sculptor Jeff Thomson. EXHIBITION

Film Free Summer Cinema [Fri 12 Feb/Fri 11 Mar, 6pm] The Arts Centre of Christchurch, 30 Worcester Boulevard, Central City Book it: Free. Free monthly outdoor movie screenings of popular, family-friendly films in the central city. CINEMA Movie Under the Stars [Sat 27 Feb/Sat 26 Mar, 9pm] www.ahanz.org Book it: Free. The Commons, cnr Durham and Kilmore Streets, Central City A little bit of Latin flavour comes to Christchurch with the monthy Latino Market over summer. Latin food, music, dance and fun, followed by a Spanish language Movie Under the Stars (with English subtitles) from 9pm. cinema Alliance Française French Film Festival [Thu 3 – Sun 20 Mar, times vary] Hoyts Northland, 55 Main North Rd, Papanui www.frenchfilmfestival. co.nz Book it: Website. The annual celebration of Gallic cinema continues until the 20th of March. See website for full programme. film festival

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The Canterbury Arts Trail The local art scene did it tough for a while after the quakes, with a lack of suitable spaces in particular a real problem, but necessity being the mother of invention (particularly in resilient art circles), Christchurch has seen it bounce back well, with artistic havens popping up in all sorts of places. CENTRAL CITY With the re-opened Christchurch Art Gallery staking its claim as the city's art hub and CoCA Gallery's February re-opening, there's plenty more art on offer besides in the central city. Drop into the unique Auricle sound art gallery in New Regent Street, catch up with the latest in art jewellery trends at The National, see what many of the old Arts Centre market artists are up to at Worcester Boulevard’s Boulevard Arts Market, and investigate the latest exhibitions at Canterbury Museum. In Moorhouse Avenue Chambers 241 is a dealer gallery and artists’ studio space that exhibits the work of leading and emerging New Zealand artists, and Kiwi artists are also the focus over at the pop-up Arts Central on Peterborough Street on the old Convention Centre site. The Physics Room is approaching 20 years as a successful gallery space – head upstairs after a coffee at C1 Espresso, while the Brooke Gifford Gallery in Cambridge Terrace goes all the way back to 1975. In the north of the city North Projects is an artist-run initiative in Bealey Avenue that operates out of a former dwelling and courtyard that supports the development of new and experimental art practices, and just down the street is PG Gallery 192, a recently opened dealer gallery representing contemporary Kiwi artists.

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SOUTH You'll find some specialisation southwards – City Art Depot in Disraeli Street focuses its interest on prints and other works on paper, and prints are the name of the game too at New Zealand Fine Prints, while Form Gallery, as its name would suggest, is

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a showcase for sculpture and object art. Jonathan Smart Gallery relocated to Sydenham in 2013 and continues its mission of showcasing leading contemporary artists working in a wide range of different mediums, and Addington’s Qb Studios offers regularly changing exhibitions. If you’ve picked something up for home after all this artistic temptation, you can head to Eco Frame and Mirror for a comprehensive framing treatment. If you’re in Lyttelton, pop past Tin Palace (Thu – Sun) to see what the Harbour Arts Collective has got on, while 50 Works Gallery in the old post office rocks local works. NORTH You can learn to create artworks of your own via the range of classes available at Art Metro in Papanui – pop into the nearby Art Box Gallery in Loftus Street first for some inspiration – or head further north to check out the work of Greg Morris Woodturner in Woodend and the Iron Ridge Quarry Sculpture Park near Amberley.

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EAST Not only a tattoo and body piercing studio but also a gallery; there’s always something interesting to have a look at over at The Tannery’s Absolution. You can check out the latest exhibition at the Eastside Gallery at the Linwood Community Centre while Ferry Road’s Windsor Gallery offers a comprehensive framing service, but also original art. Keep heading east and you’ll find the community-run Brighton Gallery in Brighton Mall just before you get wet, and there’s more art by the sea at Sumner’s L’Estrange Gallery. WEST The University of Canterbury’s Ilam Campus Gallery in the Fine Arts Block has developed an excellent reputation with its carefully curated programme of exhibitions; slightly north of the campus you can have a go at creating a bit of fine art of your own at Paint ’n’ Sip. Down Riccarton Road, Bryce Gallery offers regularly changing exhibitions from both established and emerging artists.

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SEE & DO

FROM LAID BACK TO EXTREME – THERE’S AN ADVENTURE FOR ALL TASTES.

Don’t just sit there! There’s a whole array of activities waiting for you around the city and in the wider Canterbury area. Have a wildlife encounter, dive headfirst into adventure, explore Canterbury’s heritage, see the sights, and get back to nature – it’s all right here.

ATTRACTIONS Adrenalin Forest 105 Heyders Road, Spencerville 03 329 8717 www.adrenalin-forest.co.nz An exciting aerial ropes and obstacle course set high in the trees of a pine forest. Challenge yourself! ATTRACTION Air Force Museum of New Zealand 45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram 03 343 9532 www.airforcemuseum.co.nz The national museum for the Royal New Zealand Air Force is one of New Zealand’s premier heritage attractions – what’s more, it’s free. MUSEUM

Antigua Boat Hire 2 Cambridge Terrace, Central City 03 366 5885 www.boatsheds.co.nz Cruise down the Avon in canoe, kayak or paddleboat and see the rebuilding central city from the river. ATTRACTION Bicycle Tours New Zealand 03 377 5952 www.cyclehire-tours. co.nz Explore New Zealand by bicycle, whether it’s getting around Christchurch with local cycle hire or gearing up for serious expeditions on the country’s spectacular network of cycle trails. CYCLING Caddyshack City Mini Golf 21 King Edward Terrace, Woolston 03 384 1566 www.caddyshack.co.nz An indoor mini-golf course with themed holes that’s an all-weather family favourite. MINI GOLF Canterbury Museum Rolleston Avenue, Central City 03 366 5000 www.canterburymuseum.

com Explore the Canterbury region’s rich cultural and natural heritage and catch special themed and travelling exhibitions. MUSEUM Christchurch Casino 30 Victoria Street, Central City 03 365 9999 www.christchurchcasino.co.nz Open: Mon – Thu 11am – 3am, Fri 11am through to Mon 3am Upon entering the Christchurch Casino, you’re visiting the largest and most diverse gaming and entertainment destination in Christchurch. As New Zealand’s first casino, the Christchurch Casino is a magnificent complex, and features 500 gaming machines, 36 table games, a Baccarat Room, four restaurants and a sports bar. From contemporary dining in The Grand Café, to the delicious pizza range in Monza, and authentic Cantonese dishes at Chi Kitchen, they offer the best value, quality food and great service. Enjoy live music, amazing cash giveaways, events and exciting promotions – there is always something on at Christchurch Casino! CASINO

Christchurch Rebuild Tour Departs outside Canterbury Museum, Rolleston Avenue, Central City 0800 500 929 www.redbus.co.nz Take a look at the rebuild that’s caught the world’s attention with this guided 90-minute bus tour and see the city’s past, present and future. TOUR

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Escape Artists Unit 2 / 25 Churchill Street (300 Bealey Avenue) Central City 0800 8637 2273 www.escapeartists.nz Team up with friends to beat the clock as you try to solve the mystery that will allow you to escape from the city’s first addition to the worldwide escape room craze. Two different room

see & do | what’s on themes draw you into their intriguing stories/scenarios and test you and your team with a series of clues and puzzles that will need you to think simultaneously logically and illogically. Experience the excitement of the hugely popular escape room concept! ATTRACTION

Ferrymead Golf 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, Ferrymead 03 376 5350 www.ferrymeadgolf.co.nz More than just a 9-hole golf course in beautiful surroundings, Ferrymead Golf also offers a driving range, mini putt and paintball. GOLF Ferrymead Heritage Park 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, Heathcote 03 384 1970 www.ferrymead.org. nz Open 7 days 10am – 4:30pm Step back in time at Ferrymead Heritage Park. Take a leisurely stroll down a 1920s street, with a school, church, jail, general store, cinema, printers and more. View collections of vintage fire engines, rural history, model railways and much more. Enjoy rides on trains and trams – trains run 1st Sunday of every month, trams run every weekend and on event days. ATTRACTION

Hassle-free Tours 0800 427 753 www.hasslefree.co.nz Discover the city, surrounding region and adventure with this tour operator that offers Middle Earth location tours, 4-wheel driving, jetboating, and excursions. TOUR International Antarctic Centre 38 Orchard Road, Christchurch Airport 03 357 0519 www.iceberg.co.nz. Get a taste of life in the southern continent with this award-winning, interactive and fun attraction that’s the closest you can get to a genuine Antarctic experience. ATTRACTION Jet Thrills Main North Road, Kaiapoi 0800 277 729 www.jetthrills.com Thrilling jet boating along the Waimakariri’s braided river system – experience twisting, shallow streams, beautiful water and great views. JET BOATING Orana Wildlife Park McLeans Island Road, McLeans Island 03 359 7109 www.oranawildlifepark. co.nz See native and international wildlife at New Zealand’s only openrange zoo, where you can get up

close with lions, tigers, rhinos, New Zealand’s only gorillas, giraffes, kiwi and many more. WILDLIFE PARK Paint ‘N’ Sip Studio Unit 3/136 Ilam Road, Ilam 03 351 0879 www.paintnsip.co.nz Book a seat and enjoy a drink or two as a local artist takes you step by step through creating your session’s featured painting to take home. ATTRACTION Rangitata Rafts Peel Forest, Geraldine 0800 251 251 www.rafts.co.nz Tackle Grade 5 white water rapids through spectacular country and with experienced guides, just two hours from the city. ATTRACTION

Russley Golf Club 428 Memorial Avenue, Russley 03 358 4612 www.russleygolfclub.co.nz Enjoy one of New Zealand’s premier golf venues as you make your way around the challenging par 72 course. GOLF TranzAlpine 0800 872 467 www.tranzscenic. co.nz A world-class train journey, the TranzAlpine showcases spectacular

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ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

See a variety of exotic and native animals at freerange zoo Orana Wildlife Park (pictured), including lions, tigers and New Zealand’s only gorillas, as well as Aotearoa’s own rock-star fauna, the kiwi. There’s kiwis on show at Willowbank Wildlife Park, too, as well as plenty more of the nation’s native birdlife (and the chance to hand-feed giant native eels!) and you’ll also find birdlife of the penguin-y kind at the International Antarctic Centre. Over in Banks Peninsula, you can take cruises to see or even swim with Hectors Dolphins (the world’s smallest) via Akaroa Dolphins or Black Cat Cruises in Akaroa. www.whatshotnewzealand.com 107

what’s on | see & do South Island scenery in a return day trip from Christchurch to Greymouth. SCENIC RAIL

Willowbank Wildlife Reserve/Ko Tane Maori Performance 60 Hussey Road, Harewood 03 359 6226 www. willowbank.co.nz www.kotane.co.nz Experience New Zealand’s unique natural and cultural heritage at this dual venue that offers both a wildlife reserve that provides the chance to get up close to the country’s unique fauna and an authentic Maori cultural experience in the evenings. WILDLIFE/CULTURE

X-Golf Avonhead 120 Withells Road, Avonhead 03 358 8610 www.xgolfavonhead.co.nz Play the world’s great golf courses right here at this state-of-the-art indoor golf simulator that offers unparalleled accuracy, realism, and fun. ATTRACTION YMCA Adventure Centre 239 Waltham Road, Sydenham 03 377 3000 www.ymcachch.org.nz The

YMCA Adventure Centre, climbing wall, and Clip’n Climb is where theme park meets climbing wall. ATTRACTION

FESTIVALS Summertimes [Throughout summer] Various venues around the city www.summertimes. co.nz The City Council’s huge programme of summer good times returns for another year. Highlights to keep an eye out for include The Good Night Film Festival [Sat/Sun 23/24 and 30/31 Jan] Kite Day [Sat 30 Jan], Anthony Harper Summer Theatre [Wed 3 – Sun 21 Feb] and Sparks [Sat 13 Feb]. For full festival schedule and event details, see website. FESTIVAL Nostalgia Festival [Sat 20 Feb, 12:30pm] Ferrymead Heritage Park, 50 Ferrymead Park Drive, Heathcote www.nostalgia festival.co.nz Book it: Website. The day-long food and music festival returns in 2016 with another round up of top tunes and the best of

Canterbury’s gourmet and artisan food scene. FESTIVAL Christchurch Lantern Festival [Sat 27/Sun 28 Feb, 5 – 10:30pm] Hagley Park North, Central City www.asianz.org.nz Book it: Free. Lantern Festival to celebrate the New Year of the Monkey. Experience Chinese culture with food, fireworks, performances and lanterns. FESTIVAL Under 5s Fest [Tue 1 – Mon 7 Mar, 9:30am – 4:30pm daily] 294 Blenheim Road, Upper Riccarton www.sciencealive.co.nz Book it: Door sales. The hands-on science fest for the wee ones is back – pat farm animals, hit the construction zone, learn scientific principles, listen to stories, play with puppets, and much more! FESTIVAL Christchurch Holi [Sat 5 Mar, 11am – 3pm] The Commons 70 Kilmore Street, Central City Find them on Facebook Book it: Eventfinder. The traditional Indian festival of colour is a day of music,

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EXTREME ADVENTURES

Get your blood pumping with these adventure activities in and around the city. 1. Adrenalin Forest – high wire/ ropes course (105 Heyders Road, Spencerville) 2. Rangitata Rafts – whitewater rafting (Peel Forest, South Canterbury, pictured) 3. Jet Thrills – jetboating (Main North Road, Kaiapoi) 4. Thrillseekers Adventures – bungy jumping/ jetboating/ rafting (839 Hanmer Springs Road, Hanmer Springs) 5. YMCA Adventure Centre – climbing (239 Waltham Road, Sydenham) 108 what’s hot christchurch

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FESTIVALS TO CATCH

Whether it’s sampling the world’s best buskers, massive outdoor music festivals, night lights and delights or sampling the wide array of local beers there’s something for everyone, including: World Buskers Festival (January 14 – 24), Electric Avenue Music Festival (February 6), Nostalgia Festival (February 20), Christchurch Lantern Festival (February 27 – 28), The Great Kiwi Beer Festival (April 2, pictured), and Culture Galore (March 12).

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ROAD TRIP

HOKITIKA WILDFOODS FESTIVAL

Head over to the wild West Coast for Hokitika’s legendary Wild Foods Festival where the seriously delicious (you’ll need to try the iconic Kiwi minnow-like fish ‘whitebait’!) meets the pokeit-with-a-stick first out there grub (and yes, there are actual grubs!). This foodie fest is famous for including horse semen shots and ‘mountain oysters’. 12 March www.wildfoods.co.nz

games, food and of course the fun of leaping about covered in vibrant coloured powder! FESTIVAL Waipara Valley Wine & Food Festival [Sun 6 Mar, 10:30am] Glenmark Domain, Waipara Valley, North Canterbury www.waiparavalley wineandfood.co.nz Book it: Website. This independent food and wine fest with a country-fete vibe celebrates the best of North Canterbury’s wineries, local food producers, and restaurants. FESTIVAL Culture Galore [Sat 12 Mar, 12pm] Ray Blank Park, Maidstone Road, Ilam Book it: Free. Celebrate our city’s diversity with food, art, crafts and performances from more than 80 different cultures who call Christchurch home. FESTIVAL POLYFEST 2016 [Sat 19 Mar, 9am – 6pm] Westminster Park, Westminster Street, Mairehau www.mpia.govt.nz Book it: Door sales. Showcasing our local young talent, POLYFEST brings together secondary school students for a day-long festival of cultural performances, song and dance. FESTIVAL

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SPORTING VENUES

Head to these local fields of dreams to catch national and international sporting action: Hagley Oval (pictured) – provincial and international cricket (Riccarton Avenue, Central City). AMI Stadium – provincial, Super and international rugby, soccer (Jack Hinton Drive, Addington). Horncastle Arena – provincial and international netball, basketball (Jack Hinton Drive, Addington). English Park – provincial soccer (Cranford Street, St Albans).

The Great Kiwi Beer Festival [Sat 2 Apr, 11am] Hagley Park North, Rolleston Avenue, Central City www. greatkiwibeerfestival.co.nz Book it: Website. The sudsy celebration of our favourite brew is back for another big afternoon in the park, with a huge line-up of breweries and beers in the offing. FESTIVAL

EVENTS Summer Pool Parties [Sat 6/Wed 24 Feb, times vary] www. ccc.govt.nz/rec-and-sport/pools/ outdoor-pools Book it: Door sales. Make a splash at one of the Summer Pool Parties running at council pools throughout the summer. See website for full details. EVENT Latino Market [Sat 27 Feb/Sat 26 Mar, 5pm] www. ahanz.org Book it: Free. The Commons, cnr Durham and Kilmore Streets, Central City A little bit of Latin flavour comes to Christchurch with the monthy Latino Market over summer. Latin food, music, dance and fun, followed by a Movie Under the Stars (with English subtitles) from 9pm. MARKET

DramFest [Sat 27/Sun 28 Feb, 1pm] Horncastle Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington www.dramfest.co.nz Book it: Website. New Zealand’s largest whisky tasting and education event showcases dozens of top drams from around the world, with over 200 different single malts, blended and other whiskies. EVENT The Great Sumner Picnic [Sun 28 Feb, 1pm – 5pm] Saint Leonards Square, Sumner www. sumnerhub.nz Book it: Free. The huge free family and community hang-out day in the seaside suburb. PICNIC Canterbury Japan Day [Sun 6 Mar, 10am – 5pm] Riccarton Park Function Centre, Broomfield www.japanday.jsc.org.nz Book it: Free. Get to know Japanese culture a little better with this free day of fun, food, and other attractions. EVENT Children’s Day [Sun 6 Mar, 11am – 3pm] Spencer Park, Spencerville Book it: Free. The popular free event to celebrate International Children’s Day offers arts, crafts, sports, games and more! EVENT

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what’s on | see & do Christchurch Armageddon [Sat 12/Sun 13 Mar, 10am] Horncastle Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington. www.armageddonexpo.com/nz/ Book it: Website. The pop culture/ entertainment expo returns for its annual two-day celebration of all things big in film, TV, comics, and general nerdery. EVENT The Food Show [Fri 8 – Sun 10 Apr] Horncastle Arena, Jack Hinton Drive, Addington www. foodshow.co.nz Book it: Website. The big local edition of the national food and wine event at the Horncastle Arena brings us hot new deliciousness in food and cookware, expert cooking demonstrations, and glorious tastings all day long. FOOD SHOW The Christchurch Art Show [Thu 23 – Sun 26 Jun] Airforce Museum of New Zealand, 45 Harvard Drive, Wigram www.chchartshow.co.nz Book it: Door sales. The Christchurch Art Show aims to provide ‘art for everyone’, stuffing the Air Force Museum with thousands of pieces of work by local artists in a wide range of styles and mediums. There’s a huge array of art on display during the show, and everything is for sale – and as soon as one piece comes down a new one goes up in its space! ART SHOW

CINEMAS Academy Gold Cinema 22/363 Colombo Street, The Colombo 03 377 9913 www.artfilms.co.nz Home of the city’s luxury Gold Class

arthouse and blockbuster cinema scene. CINEMA Alice Cinematheque 209 Tuam Street, Central City 03 365 0615 www.cinematheque. aliceinvideoland.co.nz Located in an old post office, Alice offers an exclusive 38 seat arthouse cinema designed with Egyptian flair. CINEMA Hollywood 3 Theatre 28 Marriner Street, Sumner 03 326 6102 www.hollywoodcinema.co.nz The only suburban cinema still standing and operating in the city after 80 years. CINEMA Hoyts Northlands & Riccarton Northlands: 55 Main North Road, Northlands Mall, Papanui & Riccarton: Rotherham Street, Westfield Riccarton 0508 446 987 www.hoyts.co.nz Big blockbusters meet big screens and seats at this national chain. CINEMA

SPORT Sovereign Tri Series – Duo Christchurch [Sat 16 Jan, 4:30pm] Orana Wildlife Park, McLeans Island Road www.triathlon.kiwi/tri-series Book it: Website. A duathlon that winds through the Canterbury countryside to Orana Wildlife Park. DUATHLON

Wellington Phoenix vs Central Coast Mariners [Sat 30 Jan, 7:15pm] AMI Stadium, 95 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington www.wellingtonphoenix. com Book it: Website. A-League soccer action makes its way south. SOCCER

The Pioneer [Sun 31 Jan – Sat 6 Feb] Christchurch to Queenstown www.thepioneer.co.nz Book it: Website. Epic 7-day mountain bike stage race through the Southern Alps with a 1-day option in CHCH. MOUNTAIN BIKING

Coast To Coast [Fri 12/Sat 13 Feb] Kumara Beach – New Brighton www.coasttocoast.co.nz Book it: Website. The 2016 edition of the legendary multisport event. MULTISPORT

Christchurch Crown [Sat 13 Feb, 8am] Corsair Bay, Park Terrace, Lyttelton www.oceanswim. co.nz Book it: Website. The fourth of seven events in the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series, with four different distant events available, including a kid’s swim. OCEAN SWIM BLACKCAPS vs Australia [Sat 20 – Wed 24 Feb, 10:30am] Hagley Oval, Central City www. blackcaps.co.nz Book it: Ticketek. The big one: the Black Caps take on the Aussies in the proper form of the game. CRICKET A Run To Remember [Sun 21 Feb, 9am] Victoria Park, Victoria Park Road, Cashmere www. runtoremember.co.nz Book it: Website. A quake memorial 10km funrun/walk combining Port Hills views and fundraising. RUN Cancer Society Relay For Life [Sat 5/Sun 6 Mar] Rolleston Reserve, Tennyson Street, Rolleston www. relayforlife.org.nz Book it: Website. Raise awareness and funds for the Cancer Society with this team-based overnight walk/run with a festive atmosphere. WALK/RUN Orienteering Day 2016 [Sun 28 Feb, 10:30am] The Groynes, Northwood Book it: Free. Give orienteering a go with this fun, familyoriented day at The Groynes that lets you set your own route and pace. ORIENTEERING

Sanitarium Weet-Bix Kids TRYathlon [Sun 13 Mar, 9am] Jellie Park, Ilam Road, Ilam, www.try.weetbix.co.nz Book it: Website. The fun have-a-go triathlon for the younger set is back to give great gaggles of kids a taste of multisport. MULTISPORT LE RACE

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see & do | what’s on Le Race [Sat 19 Mar, 8am] Cathedral Square, Central City to Jubilee Park, Akaroa www.lerace.co.nz Book it: Website. The annual cycle race from the city and over the hills to Akaroa is not only a great ride, but also offers a premium finishing spot for post-race celebrations. CYCLING New Zealand Home Loans XRACE [Sat 19 Mar, 10am] New Brighton Pier, New Brighton www.xrace.co.nz Book it: Website. Race with a wee one in this giant boardgame come to life that offers physical, technical, mental and creative challenges for parents/ uncles/aunties/caregivers and their race partner aged 6 – 13. FAMILY The Star City 2 Surf [Sun 20 Mar, 9am] Centennial Park, Lyttelton Street, Spreydon or Hansen Park, Hawford Road/Butler Street, Opawa to Ferrymead Park, Ferrymead Park Drive, Ferrymead www.city2surf. co.nz Book it: Website. The city’s favourite fun run returns for another dash (or stroll) out to the sea, with both 6 and 16km distance options for runners and walkers available. RUN Crusaders 2016 Season [Fri 4, Sat 19 Mar, Fri 15 Apr, Fri 6, Fri 20 May, 7:35pm] AMI Stadium, 95 Jack Hinton Drive, Addington www. crusaders.co.nz Book it Website. The mighty red and blacks take on all comers in home games at AMI Stadium in this year’s Super Rugby competition. RUGBY Christchurch Marathon [Sun 5 Jun] Race base: Cathedral Square, Central City www. christchurchmarathon.co.nz Book it: Website. The biggest event on the city’s running calendar returns, with options galore ranging from the full marathon to the 1km “Marafun”. MARATHON

MARKETS Boulevard Arts Market [Daily, 9am – 5pm] 31 Worcester Boulevard, Central City An artisans’ market of quality, locally and New Zealand made arts and crafts that reflects the essence of New Zealand creativity. MARKET Christchurch Farmers’ Market [Every Sat, 9am – 1pm] Riccarton House, 16 Kahu Road, Fendalton

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www.facebook.com/ chchfarmersmarket Set in the stunning grounds of Riccarton House and Bush, this popular Saturday morning market is widely acclaimed for the quality and diversity of its fresh farm products, and artisan and prepared foods. MARKET Christchurch International Market [Every Sat, 5pm] 100 Peterborough Street, Central City www. christchurchinternationalmarket.co.nz This night market rocks international eats, music, jewellery and arts and crafts. MARKET Kaiapoi Farmers’ Market [Every Sat, 9am – 12pm] Morgan Williams Park, Kaiapoi www. kaiapoifarmersmarket.co.nz This notfor-profit community market focuses on local producers and local artistan products. MARKET Lincoln Farmers’ & Craft Market [Every Sat, 10am – 1pm] On the green beside Hillyers Cafe, Gerald Street, Lincoln www.facebook.com/ lincolnmarket Swags of gourmet offerings and art and crafts on the weekly get super-sized on the first Saturday of each month. MARKET Lyttelton Farmers’ Market [Every Sat, 10am – 1pm] London Street, Lyttelton www.lyttelton.net.nz A stellar collection of gourmet goodies, interesting off-shoot markets and awesome busking action. MARKETS

New Brighton Community Market [Every Sat, 10am – 2pm] 40 New Brighton Mall, New Brighton Weekly seaside market featuring local arts and crafts, vintage goods, baking, clothing and more. MARKET Opawa/St Martins Farmers’ Market [Every Sun, 9am – 12pm] 275 Fifield Terrace, Opawa An impressive selection of fresh local produce including locally made Italian cheeses and a large organic selection makes this market a must. MARKET Re:START Markets [Every Fri – Sun, 10am] Re:START Mall, Cashel Street, Central City www. restart.org.nz Quirk and Kiwiana are keystones of this popular market in the heart of Re:START Mall – perfect for picking up souvenirs. MARKET The Riccarton Market Racecourse Road, Riccarton Racecourse 03 339 0011 www. riccartonmarket.co.nz Open: Sun 9am – 2pm Open every Sunday wet or fine, Riccarton Market is the most established and vibrant market in Canterbury. The market has over 200 stalls covering fresh fruit and veges, certified organic produce, flowers, plants, antiques, clothing, arts and crafts, books and much, much more. There’s literally something for everyone! The market also offers a food court, and features local talent on stage each week. MARKET

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Essentials HIP, HOT AND HAPPENING, CHRISTCHURCH’S STREETS ARE CRAMMED WITH WILD INNOVATIONS, INGENIOUS SOLUTIONS, CRAZY QUIRK, FROSTY GOOD TIMES AND A LITTLE HISTORY (NOT EVERYTHING WAS LOST IN THE EARTHQUAKES). IN THIS SECTION YOU’LL FIND MAPS OF THE CITY, MENUS, AND ALL THE HANDY DEETS YOU’LL NEED FOR YOUR STAY.

STRAWBERRY FARE

Combining the influences of Italy, France and … Scandinavia (courtesy of their totally boss home cured salmon gravlax!) Strawberry Fare is rightly famous for its primo desserts, but there’s a reason their exceptional Braised Lamb Pappardelle’s slow cooked lamb in a rich meaty sauce with pappardelle pasta, cherry tomatoes and parmigiano is a fave on the Christchurch dining scene – you owe it to your taste buds to eat it!

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Alvarado’s Mexican Cantina Mexican/cosy pub

Alvarado’s Mexican Cantina provides a destination environment for the complete Mexican experience. Their a la carte restaurant is open daily from 5pm and serves the very best Mexican food, freshly prepared on the premises. Lunchtime and casual dining are also available in the comfortable bar area, open from 11am.

T. 03 374 4149 A. 77 Stevens Street H. 7 days from 11am W. alvarados.co.nz E. alvaradosmexicancantina@gmail.com

Go For: Lunch, Dinner, Gluten Free, Family Friendly, Cocktails

MENU SAMPLER Tacos de Carnitas (GF) From

the Michoacan región of Central Mexico, these tacos are served with diced roast pork, green salsa, green limes, chopped onions and fresh coriander. $26

Chiles Rellenos (GF) Signature

dish Famous all over Mexico, it

is hard to find a more traditional dish than these stunning stuffed chilli peppers with grilled cheese and sour cream, filled with your choice of chicken, beef or prawn* (*available for $2 extra). $26.50

a choice of green tomatillo sauce, red salsa or mole poblano sauce. You shouldn’t miss out on our unique enchiladas. Served with rice and beans. $24.50

Quesadillas Served in every

Mexican home. These cheese filled flour tortillas are served with your choice of chicken, beef, prawns, or spinach and mushroom. Folded and lightly toasted to perfection. $24.50

Pescado a la Veracruzana (GF)

hand-made corn chips, melted cheese, black beans, pico de gallo and guacamole. Three different flavours available, chicken, beef or vegetarian. $24

This dish is the best example of “jarochos” (people from Veracruz) cuisine. This Spanish influenced fish is baked and served with cooked tomato, olives, spices served on a bed of diced potato dressed with a mild creamy chipotle sauce. $29

Enchiladas (GF) must try These are corn tortillas rolled around a chicken filling and covered with a sauce. Alvarado’s now offers you

Conchinita Pibil (GF) This is a tradtional Mexican slow-roasted pork dish from the Yucatan Peninsula and of Mayan origin.

Gringo Nachos (tex-mex) (GF) Border style nachos with

The pork is marinated in acidic citrus juice and achiote and accompanied with mild red onion sauce and served with corn tortillas, refried beans and salad. $27

Filete a la tampiqueña (GF) A rib eye steak with caramelised onion on top and served with a deep fried chicken taquito dressed in salsa verde. Accompanied by pico de gallo, refried beans and salad. $29 Tacos Pastor Homemade corn tortillas filled with lamb, marinated in Mexican spices, whole beans, grilled pineapple, lime, coriander and onion and salsa verde. $26 Tacos de Carnitas (GF) From

the Michoacan region of Central Mexico, these corn tacos are served with roasted pork, salsa verde, green limes, chopped onions and fresh coriander. $26

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Bloody Mary’s

T. 03 943 5937 A. 30 Latimer Square, central city

Steakhouse/Cocktail Bar

A popular New York-style steakhouse renowned by locals for premium and local produce, seasonally focussed menus and delicious uncomplicated cuisine. The whisky lounge is perfect for a post dinner night cap, but the sundrenched terrace even better for a cheeky after work or pre dinner cocktail.

H. Open 7 days, 6:30am – 12Am W. bloodymarys.co.nz E. info@bloodymarys.co.nz

Go for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Private Area, Outdoor Area

MENU SAMPLER Buffet Breakfast Not your typical buffet breakfast – no soggy hash browns or green eggs here, just a host of delicious café classics, fresh fruit and savouries and of course, your very own Bloody Mary bar. $32 per person

Fully Loaded Seafood Chowder (Entrée) As the name suggests –

fully loaded with premium seafood with a creamy chowder sauce poured at your table. $19

Canterbury Angus 700g Bone In Rib-Eye 21-day aged grass-fed

Angus from Canterbury served to your liking with a choice of potato and sauce; we recommend truffled mash and béarnaise. $77

Ora King Salmon Served with

baby pea and scallop risotto and avocado salsa verde. $38

Angus Hereford Cross 150g Eye Fillet 28-day aged South

Canterbury Angus served to your

liking with a choice of potato and sauce; we recommend beef dripping fries and horseradish. $36

Prime Rib

SIGNATURE DISH 24hour cooked, truffle and green peppercorn rubbed prime rib, served medium from our prime rib cart with garlic gratin, asparagus and a selection of premium sauces. Selected days or by appointment. Mary’s Cut 300g $59,

Hugh’s Cut 500g $79

Smoked Pork Cutlet Served with blue cheese polenta, spinach, peach relish. $37

Lamb Shoulder Two Share MUST TRY 1kg braised Canterbury merino lamb shoulder served with peas, carrots, roast goose fat potatoes, mint sauce and jus. $75

Braised Lamb Croquettes (Brasserie Menu) Pulled braised

mint sauce, a cult favourite! $14

Little Bits for Two (Brasserie Menu) Bits and pieces of snacking delight often including oysters, lamb croquettes, nuts, pork crackling and more ... the chef decides. $35

K.A.C.B (Brasserie Menu) This

‘Kick Arse Cheese Burger’ consists of a prime beef patty, swiss & cheddar, pickles, tomato, red onion, mustard, and ketchup all in a brioche with fries. $19

Braised Beef Short Rib (Brasserie Menu) Falling off the

bone and served with KC sauce, new potato and green salad. $28

Cambridge Burnt Cream A

crowd favourite served with berry compote and an almond tuile. $16

lamb encompassed in bread crumbs and served with aioli and

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Arjee Bhajee Euro-Indian Fusion

Arjee Bhajee serves up delicious Euro-Indian cuisine creations that are free of food colours and preservatives. Indian with attitude, Arjee Bhajee brings a fresh outlook on and approach to traditional Indian cuisine which gives it an exciting point of difference. Arjee Bhajee’s focus on healthy, natural food has proved popular with Christchurch diners and travellers, who have awarded the restaurant the prestigious TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for four consecutive years since 2012. Get your curry fix today! Go for: Lunch, Dinner, Relaxed and Casual, Family Friendly T. 03 365 6633 (Riccarton)

03 352 9133 (cranford St)

A. 13C Riccarton Road

5/478 Cranford Street

H. 7 days, 11:30am – 2pm,

5pm – 10pm

W. arjeebhajee.co.nz

MENU SAMPLER Gurkhali Chicken Inspirational

Calcutta Fish Fish of the day spice rubbed with lemon juice and garlic ginger, and seared with mustard seed and coconut cream

Mango Chicken Dreamy flavoursome favourite – mango with a hint of garlic & ginger $19.50

$19.50

Lamb Saag Simmered spinach

Venison & Portobello Mushroom

Nepali curry with capsicum, broccoli and chillies – favourite of the Gurkha soldier $19.50

masala with tomato and garlic – stunning iron fix $19.50

Pork Kumara & Spinach Fresh

pork ribeye simmered with cumin seed, bay leaves and fenugreek – rich and decadent $19.50

Paneer Makhani (vegetarian) Cottage cheese blended with tomato and cream $19.50

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Pork Vindaloo Goan delicacy; feisty and furious $19.50

SIGNATURE DISH Premium Denver leg pieces spice rubbed and marinated – fresh fried balti style with Portobello and capsicum – to die for! $21.50

Palak Paneer (vegetarian) Cottage cheese and spinach with garlic flavour – simply delicious $21.50

Goat Supreme MUST TRY Tender

farmed goat with coconut cream, cardamom fresh spinach and tomato – rich and velvety South Indian creation $21.50

Vanta (vegetarian) Aubergine and kumara – exotic dish from the Terai region of Nepal $21.50 Prawn & Kumara East meets

west in this sensational seafood creation $21.50

All curries are gluten free. Dairy free options also available. Dine-in or takeaway.

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Casa Nostra italian

For fun, authentic Italian food, try Casa Nostra! Their delicious range of classic Italian pastas and schiacciata (Tuscan flatbread) pizzas make it a great venue for a casual meal with friends, a romantic night out, or a big catchup with the entire familia! Pop in for a pizza on your way back from the beach in Sumner or book in your group and eat the Italian family way with shared dishes served in the middle of the table. Go for: Dinner, Family Friendly, Groups, Relaxed and Casual

MENU SAMPLER Delicious Pastas Ravioli di Zucca Our homemade pumpkin ravioli in a light sage sauce topped with pine-nuts. $23

Linguine Pescatore With

mussels, clams, prawns and scallops cooked with garlic, parsley, white wine and a touch of Napoli sauce. $24.50

Rubacuori Pesto, chicken, pinenuts, mozzarella, tomatoes and parmesan cheese. $25.50 The Secondi (main course)Â Porchetta The best roast pork loin with caramelized pears, broccoli, pancetta and almonds. $34 Agnello Braised lamb shank in

Our Pizzas (Schiacciatas)

a Chianti vino sauce on a potato mash. $34

Maialona signature dish

Save room for our famous:

Mozzarella, mortadella, Italian salami, prosciutto and parmesan cheese. $26

Dolce Del Duca must try Our own hand crafted Italian tiramisu. $15

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Chong’s chinese

At Chong’s, they offer lunch combo specials, a wide variety of options for dinner and traditional Chinese hotpot/steamboat. Lunch specials start from just $8.70 per order, which includes a small rice. The home made fried dumplings are must-try, while their specialisation in hotpot/steamboat makes this cook-your-own option a great choice, and there’s plenty of great seafood, too. BYO, family friendly, and ideal for groups too! Go for: Lunch, Dinner, Groups, Gluten-Free, Family Friendly

MENU SAMPLER Entree

($16) or fish ($22)

Deep fried spring rolls and samosas and prawns $10

Satay chicken or beef $16

Chef’s fried beef/chicken steak $8 Gyoza-style pan-fried dumplings MUST TRY 6 for $6

Soup Sour and spicy soup $5 (small) Chicken and corn soup $5 (small) Tofu and meat soup $5 (small)

Mains Sweet and sour chicken or pork

Chicken with cashew nut $14 Ma Po tofu $14 Half crispy chicken $18 Sichuan spicy pork $16 Black pepper beef on hot plate $18 Stir fried seafood with vegetables $18 Fried golden tofu on hot plate $16 Stir fried lamb ($16) or venison ($24) with spring onion

T. 03 377 3572 | A. shop 17, cathedral junction, 111 Worcester street | H. 7 days, 5pm – Late, Tue – Sun 11am – 2pm | W. find them on facebook

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Coriander’s Indian

Established in 2006, Coriander’s take on Indian food has been a popular favourite in Canterbury for nearly a decade; they’ve served hundreds of thousands of locals and expanded to five locations. They’re committed to fresh ingredients, authentic recipes and a relaxing atmosphere. With an extensive menu, matching wine list and always-knowledgeable staff, Coriander’s is the place to book your next lunch or dinner. Group bookings and functions welcome. Go for: Lunch, Dinner, Late Night Dining, Relaxed & Casual, Groups

MENU SAMPLER Chef’s Sizzling Platter Two pieces each, includes lamb chops, tandoori chicken, lambtikka, fish amritsari tikka and Corianders’ special tikka. $28

Balti Dansak Chicken Lentils simmered with marinated chicken on a slow fire and tempered with onion, ginger, garlic and spices.

Chef’s Special Kebab Chicken

Lamb Rogan Josh Lamb chunks

Butter Chicken Boneless chicken

Vegetable Korma Vegetables

and lamb mince flavoured with herbs and spices cooked in the tandoor on a skewer. $15

half cooked in tandoor, finished with tomato, cream butter sauce and a touch of fenugreek. $21

Lamb Posht must try Lamb

sauteed in onions, garlic, ginger, coriander and tomato, cooked with roasted poppy seed and spices.

$21.50

cooked in whole spices with onion, ginger and garlic with a touch of coriander. $22

and cottage cheese simmered in a mild gravy. $17

Bombay Chicken signature dish Diced chicken fillet cooked with freshly ground spices and herbs – an all time favourite. $21.50

$22.50

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Duo Dining Room & Bar modern asian

DUO Dining Room & Bar is centrally located by Christchurch’s Botanical Gardens and the Arts Centre. Their internationally experienced team focuses on a shared dining experience of innovative Asian and European cuisine. They offer dishes with creative, crisp and fresh flavours combined with the best ingredients for an outstanding dining experience. Visit them today for the best of a modern Asian eatery with a difference!

MENU SAMPLER Crispy Eggplant signature dish

Yellow Curry of pumpkin with fried tofu, mushrooms, greens, cashew nut dukkha and rice. $24

Chinese Fried Chicken with

Sweet and Sour Canterbury Lamb Rump with grilled

Fragrant Sichuan sticky sauce, coriander and pickled ginger. $16 Sriracha mayo, coriander mayo, crushed peanuts. $18

Steamed Pork and Prawn Dumplings with crushed nuts, chili vinegar, sesame oil and chives. 6 for $16

Wonton Soup must try with pork and chive wontons, toasted sesame, spinach, spring onion, sesame oil. $16

pineapple, red pepper and spring onion. $28

Chocolate Mousse with almond, sake, vanilla bean ice cream and textures of orange. $16

Passionfruit Cremeux with

passionfruit and mango sorbet, almond crumble and black sesame. $16

Go for: Lunch, Dinner, Relaxed and Casual, Outdoor Area, Happy Hour T. 03 423 1212 | A. 12 Hereford Street (Entrance on Rolleston Avenue), Central City H. Open 7 days till late | W. duochch.co.nz

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Dux Dine vegetarian/seafood

Situated in a historic turn-of-thecentury villa, Dux Dine provides a variety of welcoming, comfortable spaces in which to enjoy their vegetarian and seafood dishes, the excellence of which saw them win The Press People’s Choice award in the Christchurch Hospitality Awards in both 2014 and 2015. Whether it’s to be dinner for two, a group celebration, a morning coffee, or meeting friends for lunch, Dux Dine is simply the perfect spot to be. Go for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Groups, Outdoor Area

MENU SAMPLER Breakfast Hot Smoked Akaroa Salmon Toasted organic sourdough, poached eggs, wilted spinach, hollandaise sauce $19

Entree Seafood Chowder SIGNATURE

DISH Creamy roux with fresh smoked fish, clams, mussels and calamari with garlic ciabatta $17

Dinner Akaroa Salmon Parsnip and carrot confit, fried caperberries, roasted tomato, lemon butter sauce $34.50

Line-Caught Groper MUST TRY

Seared skin on with cannellini bean mash, salsa verde, fresh greens $35.50

Pea + Halloumi Fritters

Gazpacho sauce, creme fraiche, baby minted potatoes, rocket $29

Crispy Tofu Curry Jasmine

rice, bean shoots, yellow rock sugar, coconut cream, coriander, seasonal vegetables, fried shallots, medium spice $28

Aromatic Mussels Steamed in

a Marlborough chardonnay with fresh chilli, coriander, garlic, lemon

9 for $18/18 for $31

T. 03 348 1436 | A. 28 Riccarton Road | H. Mon – Fri from 7am, Sat/Sun from 9am | W. duxdine.co.nz

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Kumo japanese

Kumo is located in the heart of Addington, central to business centres and trendy bars, and a short hop from the CBD. Choose to eat sushi straight from the (city’s only!) sushi train or have delicious traditional Japanese dishes a la carte. Artistic dishes invite you to eat with your eyes and tempt your tastebuds, while friendly staff and a stylish atmosphere complete your dining experience. Once you’ve had a taste of what Kumo offers, it will become an addiction! Go for: Lunch, Dinner, Family Friendly, Groups, Entertainment

MENU SAMPLER Kumo’s Special Roll Tempura prawn wrapped with salmon and scallop, served with mayo and Chef’s special sauce. $21 Ebimayo must try 2 pieces of

deep fried prawn with fruity mayo and chilli sauce. $7.50

Buta Kakuni signature dish

Tender braised pork belly cooked with Chef’s special sauce. $23.50

Maccya Tiramisu Traditional Japanese green tea tiramisu served with vanilla ice cream. $10.50

Umaki Japanese style sweet egg

Set Dinner Menu Minimum order for 2 people, $40 per person:

Rotate Bata 3 pieces of juicy

Appetizer A selection of Tacoyaki, Ebimayo and Edamame.

omelette topped with BBQ eel. $16 scallop grilled with soy butter sauce served on lemon slices. $14.50

Namban Chicken Deep fried

chicken pieces, served on lettuce with Japanese style tartar sauce and sweet and sour sauce. $22.50

Entree Assorted Sashimi, Beef Tataki, Assorted Sushi Platter. Main Course A combination of Namban Chicken and Buta Kakuni.

T. 03 339 0886 | A. 351 Lincoln Road, ADDINGTON | H. tue – Sun 12pm – 2:30pm, 5:30PM – 9pm W. kumo-cuisine.co.nz

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Madam Kwong’s chinese

Chinese food is already hard to say no to, but when you visit Madam Kwong’s restaurant, the preconceived idea you had of this type of restaurant is blown away. From the moment you enter, you’ll feel like you are in a Chinese restaurant in Hong Kong or Shanghai. Enjoy authentic, outstanding Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine and Yum Cha for lunch from experienced Chinese chefs. Book to secure your table! Go for: Lunch, Dinner, Live Sports, Family Friendly, Gluten-Free Meals

MENU SAMPLER Peking Duck SIGNATURE DISH One course $55

Crispy Skin Roast Pork $20 Crayfish Sautéed with Ginger and Onion Market price BBQ Pork, Roast Pork and Roast Duck $45 Steamed Whole Blue Cod Market price

Set Menu Minimum number of 2 guests; options start from $25 per person for 2 guests and continue up to the deluxe menu for 14 – 15 guests at $50 per person.

Yum Cha MUST TRY Lunch every day between 11am and 2:30pm. Pick and choose from a wide range of Dim Sum favourites, including: Coriander, prawn and pork dumpling $4 Steamed pork mince and peanut parcels $4 Steamed chicken with glutinous rice in lotus leaves $5 Steamed beef balls with water chestnut $4 Fried Chinese bun with condensed milk $4

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The Nook cafÉ/thai

Nestled in booming, historic New Regent Street in the heart of the city, The Nook is a two-storey café with a Thai twist during the day and a Thai fusion restaurant in the evening. Power into your day with a great breakfast or drop by for lunch, dinner, coffee or drinks, grab a seat downstairs, upstairs or outside and enjoy great Thai/Asian fusion cuisine at this cosy spot as you watch the world go by. Go for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Family Friendly, Outdoor Area.

MENU SAMPLER Eggs Benedict Two free-range

eggs poached on toasted ciabatta with home made hollandaise sauce $14.50 plus your choice of spinach, bacon ($2) or smoked salmon ($4.50)

The Nook’s Fresh Spring Rolls

Freshly made with green mixed salad, chicken or vegetarian, served with the Nook’s sweet and sour sauce. $12.50

Chicken Larb Burger must try

Herb and spicy chicken pattie, salad greens, fried onion, and cheese on toasted bap bun with chili mayo and the Nook’s chunky fries. $16.50

Chicken Confit A deconstructed sweet and sour chicken with grilled pineapple, tomato, cucumber, sweet and sour sauce and chicken thigh served with potato mash. $26.50 Gang-Phed-Ped-Yang (Roast Duck Curry) signature dish Red curry with roasted duck, pineapple, tomato, grapes and capsicum. $31

Rib Eye Steak New Zealand steak cooked medium rare with Thai chili ‘jeaw’ sauce, cherry tomato, carrots, beans and potato confit.

$31

T. 03 377 4627 | A. 24 New regent street, central city | H. 7 days from 10am W. find them on facebook

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Stellar european/new zealand

You’ll feel like a star at Stellar. Bring a touch of class to your day with High Tea, or spend a heavenly evening with someone special beneath the spectacular views of the night sky on offer via the glass ceiling – the perfect setting in which to enjoy the extensive menu of contemporary European cuisine (presented with a touch of Kiwi flair). Private functions of up to 120 people can also be catered for. Book your Stellar occasion today! Go for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Gluten-Free Meals, Groups

T. 03 345 6888 A. Level 1, 235 Riccarton

Road (elevator access)

H. LUNCH Tue/Wed 11:30am

– 2:30pm, Thu – Sun 9am

– 2:30pm, High Tea Thu –

Sun 10am – 2:30pm, Dinner

Tue – Sun 5:30pm till laTE

W. STELLARrestaurant.co.nz

MENU SAMPLER Stellar Gravadlax (GF) Berry

Cured Salmon, Fruit Jelly, Kumara Chips & Fennel $12

Scallops Must Try (GF) PanSeared Scallop with Cauliflower Puree, Grilled Peach & Pea Foam $12.50

Garlic Prawns (GF) Pan-Seared

Prawn with Salad $13.50

Poached Pear Salad (V & GF)

Honey Poached Pears with Baby Spinach, Roast Baby Beetroot, Toast Walnuts & Dressing $10.5

Stuffed Courgette (V & GF) Roast Eggplant, Onion Marmalade and Cream Cheese Stuffing $16

Wild Venison (GF) Marinated Strip Loin with Pumpkin Puree, Roasted Baby Beetroot, Snow Beans, Capsicum & Prosciutto, Roulade, Venison Salami, Deer Sauce $31 Braised Beef Cheek Signature Dish (GF) Smoked Kumara Puree, House Honey Pickled Cabbage, Braised Leeks & Bacon, Stellar Spiced Potatoes, Watercress $26.50

Lamb Belly (GF) Slow Cooked Lamb Belly, Stuffed with Sage Spinach, Brie Cheese, Roasted with Herb Potato, Boysenberry Sauce, Pickled Onion $28

T-Bone Grill (GF) 500g T-Bone

Steak with Potato Mash, Scorched Vine Tomatoes, Onion Ring and Creamy Mushroom Sauce $32

Set Menu: $35 per person (minimum 15 people): Starter Garlic Bread (V) or Crispy Chicken (GF). Main Grilled Salmon or T-Bone Steak (GF) or Roasted Pork Belly or Asparagus Salad (V) Dessert Apple and Berry Crumble or Red Wine Poached Pear

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Trevinos Restaurant & Bar european/swishy bar

Get into Trevinos now to try their new, tempting menu, filled with traditional favourites and a new range of mains. Once you’re done with your meal, it’s only a few steps to the bar area which hosts a gaming room, big screens for the big game, and live music every Friday and Saturday night. Great food, a relaxed atmosphere, easy parking and outdoor dining – stop in and make yourself at home! Go for: Relaxed and Casual, Family Friendly, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

MENU SAMPLER Chargrilled Chicken Harissa and cumin marinated chicken, served with chickpeas and tomato couscous and a dollop of Greek yoghurt. $32 Beef Osso Bucco Braised

beef shanks served with truffle whipped mash, gremolata and roast vegetables. $30

Prawn Saganaki Must Try Baked

prawns in mild spiced tomato sauce, finished with crumbed feta and herbs. Served with crusty bread. $19 (e) $28 (m)

Salmone Baked Marlborough king salmon, gourmet potatoes, sauteed green beans, Beurre blanc sauce. $34 Paella Ala Valencia Seafood and chorizo speciality rice dish from Spain. $28

House Speciality (for 2 to share)

Signature Dish Greek style slowcooked baby leg of lamb served with confit potatoes, roast carrots, gravy and mint jelly. $68

T. 03 343 5378 | A. cnr riccarton road & mona vale avenue, riccarton | H. 7 days from 9am W. trevinos.co.nz

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Hagley

K TCE

Supermarket

Riccarton Bush

North Hagley

DEANS AVE

Shopping

STRAVEN RD

Railway Station

BARBADOES ST

Christchurch Casino

N O Q R

Bus Station

B I M

Latimer Sq

DURHAM ST S

MADRAS ST

MANCHESTER ST

Central

BARBADOES ST

185 Empty Chairs Tribute

LICHFIELD ST

WORCESTER ST

HEREFORD ST

Cardboard Cathedral

Re:START

S T

FITZGERALD AVE

CAMBRIDGE TCE

F G

COLOMBO ST

ORHOUSE AVE

ARMAGH ST

Cathedral Sq

CASHEL ST LICHFIELD ST

STREETS AHEAD

FER

RY R

CHRISTCHURCH MAP

Manchester

Y Z

BYRON ST

WORDSWORTH ST

SYDENHAM

WALTHAM RD

GASSON ST

Q H

ST ASAPH ST

Central Library

COLOMBO ST

DURHAM ST S The

Colombo

Tilt Owen Dippie Jacob Yikes Buff Monster Adnate Sofles Anthony Lister Sofles Sofles DTR (12 Hereford Street) Owen Dippie Guy Ellis Flox Decypher Sofles (12 Hereford Street) Power & Teeth (12 Hereford Street) Charles & Janine Williams Rone Telmo & Miel, Ikarus Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada Elliot Frances Stewart Vexta Berst Deow Seth Sofles

TUAM ST

Moorhouse Medical

SANDYFORD ST

Margaret Mahy Playground

CITY CENTRE

SAPH ST

C D

KILMORE ST

Isaac Theatre Royal

STER BLVD

New Regent St

GLOUCESTER ST

KILMORE ST

CHESTER ST W

Art Gallery

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PETERBOROUGH ST

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The C ommons

RICHMOND

E MADRAS ST

SALISBURY ST

Peterborough

BARBADOES ST

MANCHESTER ST

Central Library

CT A O RI A

FITZGERALD AVE

BEALEY AVE

COLOMBO ST

DURHAM ST N

CITY MAP

NORTH AVON RD

W HI TM OR

Surgery

BEALEY AVE

GH ST

MONTREAL ST

MADRAS ST

MANCHESTER ST

SHERBORNE ST

24hr

HILLS RD

EDGEWARE

SPRINGFIELD RD

MONTREAL ST

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