Moutere Inn – Published Nelson Mail 05.01.16
Located in the village of Upper Moutere the Moutere Inn is recognised as New Zealand’s oldest pub in its original building and it still provides both the local community and…
Steve Coyne, Harbour Lights Bistro – edited version published in Nelson Mail 01.12.15
Harbour Light Bistro on Wakefield Quay may not be hanging over the water but the views are spectacular from the elevated dining room where diners at every table can be…
Stefano’s Pizzeria – Nelson Mail 24.11.15
Stefano Bonazza has been a familiar face in the Nelson food and restaurant scene since 2005. I first met him when he owned an Italian restaurant on the waterfront and…
Morri Street Cafe – Nelson Mail 17.11.15
You may know Morri Street by its old name, Morrison Street Café, but it doesn’t matter what you call it the important thing is they have great food, excellent coffee…
Matt Bouterey – Urban Oyster Bar & Eatery – Nelson Mail 29.09.15
I first met Matt Bouterey when he and his wife Tania opened a restaurant in the Abbey complex on the Appleby Straight. Enjoying exceptional food in the rustic Abbey environment…
A Delightful Taste of France in Hardy St – Nelson Mail 23.06.15
When Greg & Mylene Auphin established La Gourmandise in Hardy St they brought a wee slice of France to Nelson. France has many regional food specialties but the crepe is a…
Winter Dining Deals in Nelson – Nelson Mail 26.05.15
Winter is a tough time for any hospitality business but in a relatively low population area like Nelson most try and make enough money over busy summer months to be…
The Baker’s Coffee Shop
As published in the Nelson Mail - 03.03.15 One of the things I love about Nelson is the diversity brought to the region by immigrants, they don’t just add numbers…