Mad Melon – part 1
I recently discovered a very cool, very smart Nelson business that has made such an impact in a very short…
The Brick Eatery
While the world is hibernating to lessen the impacts of Covid many hospitality businesses are struggling, with many long-established restaurants…
Skipper’s Choice Sauces & Dressings
Skipper’s Choice Sauces and Dressings is one of those producers that many people may not realise is made in Nelson,…
Under the Hood BBQ Sauce
Early last year I wrote about Dave King who started Under the Hood BBQ with his wife Michelle. Since then…
What?Gnocchi!
The Nelson Farmers Market is alive and well in its new location next to the library in Halifax St, in…
The Qualitea Cafe
The Qualitea Cafe located on the Hardy Street entrance to the Marble Arch Arcade may be one of two side-by-side…
Little Dove Café
In recent weeks we have been talking a lot about supporting local businesses, especially small businesses that need our support…
Harry’s Prawn Cocktail
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.
Gnocchi Romaine by Aaron Ballantyne from Hopgood’s & Co
Carrying on with my theme of asking some of my favourite local chefs to give me a tasty yet simple recipe you can cook at home this week’s recipe is supplied by Aaron Ballantyne, Head Chef at Hopgood’s & Co.