Rutherford Hotel Nelson and OCEANO’s Chef’s Table
I think it’s fair to say most Nelsonians see the Rutherford Hotel Nelson as a landmark hotel as well as a leading conference venue rather than a place to visit for a wonderful dinner. As the hotel has evolved over…
Rutherford Hotel Nelson and OCEANO’s Chef’s Table
I think it’s fair to say most Nelsonians see the Rutherford Hotel Nelson as a landmark hotel as well as…
Gluten free options abound
A media release for a new book, Gluten Free Feasts by Melanie Persson (aka The Very Hungry Coeliac) arrived in…
Summer Holiday Guide
This summer, whether you’re a Nealon Tasman local or a visitor to this beautiful region, this is the perfect time…
NZ Ice Cream Awards 2024 & Appleby Garden Bar & Kitchen
It has been another outstanding year for Nelson ice cream, gelato and sorbet makers at the annual NZ Ice Cream…
How do Nelson hospitality venues stack up?
Last week I told you about some of the restaurants I have visited in the last few weeks, obviously while…
The Apple Shed Kitchen & Bar
The Apple Shed Kitchen & Bar on the Mapua wharf has been a mainstay during the development of the area…
North Eatery
One of our favourite places to sit in the sun, enjoy a glass of wine and devour tasty a woodfired…
Street Food on Washington
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.
The Fat Tui
If you have been around Nelson as long as I have you will remember the days of the Texacana Burger…









