I wrote about Gelato Roma January 2020 just before the first covid lockdown created havoc right across New Zealand, in fact, the world. Gelato Roma, at the time, was a reasonably young business going through a growth phase and the…
Just like having a sore tooth and your dentist is closed I think it is fair to say the financial pain the country is currently experiencing is going to hang around for a while, annoying and distracting at the same…
You may remember the 26000 brand of vodka products from a few years ago, the original owners over-stretched themselves and the brand disappeared for a few years, but it has recently been resurrected by a group who are having fun…
Labour Weekend is when wineries traditionally throw open their cellar doors for the summer and this year is no different. If you are heading to the Moutere area then the Moutere Artisans are opening their doors to visitors too, some…
I recently discovered a very cool, very smart Nelson business that has made such an impact in a very short time I can’t cover everything I like about the people and the business in one column; so here’s part 1…
While the world is hibernating to lessen the impacts of Covid many hospitality businesses are struggling, with many long-established restaurants and bars closing their doors permanently, it is fantastic to see a great operator taking the leap and opening a…
As you travel around the region supporting local businesses you will have noticed netting being draped over grape vines in almost every vineyard. You may also have noticed some rows of vines are being covered before others. The reason for…
there are lots of local options, be it wine or gourmet treats to enjoy over a few days I think a food and beverage gift is a lot better than a trinket that will never be used.
This month, folks, we are exploring the theme of dichotomy. It’s a very cool word and I don’t often get to use it in casual convo. It also rhymes with lobotomy but that’s not particularly relevant. Though … years ago…