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Harry’s Prawn Cocktail

Harry’s Prawn Cocktail

September 1, 2021

Harry’s Fish Shop has become one of our favourite places to buy lunch, we love the hand-crafted nature of the takeaway food, everything is cooked fresh by a couple of chefs rather than being pre-made and put into a self-service cabinet.

 
Grandma’s Baking from Carol Shirley

Grandma’s Baking from Carol Shirley

August 14, 2021

Last year Carol Shirley from Beachside Conference and Events Centre and Gourmet Catering shared several of her favourite baking recipes on her Facebook page so I asked her if she would send me a couple of her favourites to share with you.

 
Street Food on Washington

Street Food on Washington

July 7, 2021

chef Ben Smith and his wife Bridget have since taken over the old store in Washington Valley and set about turning it into a real community food spot; Street Food on Washington is a lot more than just a place for quick takeaways at lunchtime, but you can do that too if you want to.

 
Indian Curry Wraps

Indian Curry Wraps

June 9, 2021

Last week I told you about the Nelson Market on-line store, a store that means you can shop for your favourite local hand-crafted products from the comfort of your armchair, but I also mentioned I was going to tell you about some of the people making exceptional ethnic foods, food styles they have brought with them from their homelands and this week it’s all Indian – Indian Curry Wraps in fact.

 
Yo Mama’s Empanadas

Yo Mama’s Empanadas

June 2, 2021

By now you will know I am a real fan of food carts that bring authentic flavours from other countries and cultures to our bountiful region. Way back in 2018 I told you about Viva la Vaca, and recently Matias…

 
Salvito’s Pizza Bar

Salvito’s Pizza Bar

May 5, 2021

When John Esposito opened a pizza bar named after his two sons (Salvi and Vito) he was determined to bring authentic Italian flavours that reflect his family’s heritage and he has done exactly that with spectacular success. The pizzas at Salvito’s are wonderful.

 
Moutere Hills Wines and Forsters

Moutere Hills Wines and Forsters

April 21, 2021

Located in Eggers Road, behind the Upper Moutere village, what was Moutere Hills winery and restaurant has been transformed over the last few of years into Forsters at Moutere Hills, a beautiful dining location where you can sit outside on a sunny day or be wrapped up inside on a colder winter’s day.

 
Little Nessie Cafe

Little Nessie Cafe

February 24, 2021

I love positive people and I don’t think anyone who opens a new café in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic could be described as anything but positive. Gareth and Hayley Lewis decided to do just that and opened Little…

 
Pic’s Peanut Chocolate Butter with Whittaker’s

Pic’s Peanut Chocolate Butter with Whittaker’s

February 3, 2021

A few of the key factors in the success of any business are being able to adapt, innovate and strive for continual improvement, even if you have the market sector cornered, and that is exactly what Pic Picot and his…

 
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