Food & Drink

Cityscape keeps a close eye on Christchurch's dining, bar, and food producer scene so you can find the newest and best places to refuel and hang out.
 

Pantry partners

Food & Drink

Liven up your pantry with a few special jars of somethin’-somethin’! Hazelnut butters from White Heart step your toast up to a whole new level. ...

 

So much more than a pub

Food & Drink - Explore

Christchurch is home to some of the country’s best gastropubs, with mouth-watering menus as well as a wide range of beers, wines and other ...

 

Eatery establishments

Food & Drink - Explore

Destinations that showcase a variety of eateries under one roof are an excellent option for the chronically undecided or those heading out in a ...

 

5 Minutes with Tejas Nikam

Food & Drink

Tejas Nikam is head chef at Vices & Virtues Restaurant and Bar at the Sudima Christchurch City. How would you describe the cuisine you ...

 

Which craft?

Food & Drink

Cityscape puts its beer goggles on and tracks down the best places to sample craft beers both local and from further afield. We’ve come a long ...

 

Brewing a better world

Food & Drink

Brewing beer can use a lot of resources and can be hard on the environment, but at The Fermentist, they are determined to find a better ...

 

Chopsticks 101

Food & Drink

It’s true, Asian food tastes better eaten with chopsticks. Using a fork or spoon may be easier for the uninitiated but those big mouthfuls will ...

 

Risk and reward

Food & Drink

Ralph Bungard of Three Boys Brewery reckons fortune favours the brave when it comes to matching food and beer. What could possibly go wrong, he ...

 

Burger masters

Food & Drink

Cityscape seeks out some of the truly epic burgers on offer around Christchurch. BurgerFuel // The Bastard Ingredients: 100% pure grass-fed beef, ...

 

Translating the menu

Food & Drink

If you're going to be a truly cosmopolitan foodie, you've got to know the lingo. Cityscape breaks it down. Indian Aloo: potato. Bhaji: vegetables ...

 

Ice dreams

Food & Drink

Wander into New Regent Street’s Rollickin Gelato HQ on the right day of the week and you may find yourself part of “the huddle meeting”, where ...

 

Platter perfection

Food & Drink

The days of chips and onion dip are long behind us (yawn!). Grazing platters are the way to go, so we teamed with Barrys Bay Cheese to show you ...

 

Stars and bars

Food & Drink

Those who like to imbibe in swank surrounds where exotic cocktail lists meet craft beers, fine Kiwi wines and savvy service are in for a treat, ...

 

Q&A: Rex Ormandy, Vino Fino

Food & Drink

Rex Ormandy of Christchurch specialty wine shop Vino Fino knows more than most about the phenomenal success of the New Zealand industry. He tells ...

 

Meet the artisans

Food & Drink

Christchurch is blessed with an abundance of farmers’ markets bringing the goods when it comes to fresh, locally grown produce, artisan goodies ...

 

The Wine List - Summer 2020

Food & Drink

A selection of delightful drops to add to your summer sampling schedule. FIDDLER’S GREEN VINEYARD & BISTRO PINOT NOIR RESERVE 2018 This pinot ...

 

Peninsula Gin

Food & Drink

Artisan small batch vapour infused premium gin is made at Lyttelton Distillery Co. It all starts with the making of their own alcohol from local ...

 

Sour the new sweet

Food & Drink

Sour beers are the new thing this summer and perfect for a hot day, says Ralph Bungard of Three Boys Brewery. There are five basic flavours that ...

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