Produced in January 2020, this bright and humming collaboration was part of Robert Seikon and Anastasia Papaleonida’s residency at urban art gallery Fiksate. Seikon, from Poland, and Greek artist Papaleonida arrived in Ōtautahi in late 2019 following wider travels across the globe.
Read MoreA line-up of colourful, fresh seasonal salads is a delight to the eye at the Merivale Fresh Choice Deli and a source of quiet pride for the deli team, led by Lauren Donnell. At this time of year, they are flying out the door.
Read MoreResident Avenues Food Editor Jax Hamilton ventures out in search of a few late night delights - hey, now! Not like that! Here’s Jax’s picks for a few late night sweets for sultry summer evenings in the 03.
Read MoreWhen I close my eyes on the first day of December, my body tells me I should expect dark wintery days. My fingers tingle for woollen mittens, and my neck has serious scarf expectations.
Read MoreChef Desmond Davies joined Te Pae Christchurch with over 20 years of experience. Since arriving in New Zealand two years ago, he has worked with local suppliers to design a menu that is a true taste of Canterbury, making the most of fresh seasonal, sustainable produce and native ingredients.
Read MoreThe chef at the Quarters at Riccarton House, Sam Marchant, oversees the daytime restaurant and also heads up the kitchen when hosting events. With menus reflecting the seasons, daily lunches are created from the restaurant planter boxes or utilise the local produce from the onsite Christchurch Farmers’ Market, which operates every Saturday in the historic grounds.
Read MoreYou may recognise the name Red Eight Café – arguably one of Kaiapoi’s best-kept secrets, Stephanie Reeves’ iconic institution took out the winning votes for Best Café in 2019’s A List awards.
Read MoreThis month’s Palate Morsels page is filled to the brim with the sweetest of treats to see you through the summer - from signature Christmas cakes, to yule logs and cinnamon scrolls. Delish!
Read MoreThis month’s Clink! selection is guaranteed to take you all the way through the silly season, the sunny summer holidays, and maybe reluctantly back to work in the new year.
Read MoreNo, I’m not talking about that Albany Surprise vine down the side of your house that needs a good prune! I’m talking about how many people don’t realise what a fantastic place Canterbury is to grow grapes.
Read MoreTheatre hungry Cantabrians will be satiated by the Court Theatre’s rendition of Little Shop of Horrors; a full-blooded, feel-good hit for the summer, and this production is guaranteed to inject some fresh blood into a show you think you know. Just remember. Don’t feed the plants!
Read MoreIf you have the opportunity, support our creative community this summer. How can you do this? I’m glad you asked. Go to outdoor theatre, buy a print or a sculpture, sit in the comfort of the cinema, and tip a busker.
Read MoreArbonne’s go-to guide for lightweight summer-ready vegan makeup products to make your skin glow.
Read MoreAvenues had a quick five with James Fitzgerald. We talked about the emergence of Chuffed in the midst of Covid and gifting experiences, not stuff.
Read More“Ken Maynard was having a yack one night about the mischief they got up to down at Scarborough when we were kids. And I said, ‘but Ken, we had to go straight home’. We weren’t allowed to dilly dally like that. Your parents had to know where you were.”
Read MoreDouble wooden herringbone doors lead into the luxurious Eterno Design showroom in Merivale Mall, where interior architect Emma Morris works at the art of transformation.
Read MoreIHF has upped the ante when it comes to wellness in Christchurch. The newly opened health club in The Crossing has the best of everything: weights, coaching, cardio, classes, plunge pools, saunas, and a members’ lounge.
Read MoreThe owners of this Ōhoka property were at the ‘Love it or list it’ stage when they embarked on an exciting project to renovate and extend the house. They describe the results as ‘something very special’.
Read MoreThis started off with me wanting to get into rowing. My teacher said this is gonna be bloody expensive. So, I looked at ways to find money; I was looking at getting some sort of minimum wage job.
Read MoreFor this month’s Palate reviews, Avenues resident food editor Jax Hamilton searches out a little bit of art on the plate, mate. See what she’s noshing down on this month, here!
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