Many businesses have changed the way they operate so they can start trading in a small way during Covid-19 Level 3 restrictions and food businesses are right at the front of the queue. While many restaurants and cafes have started…
We have a couple of fig trees at home and they produce a huge crop each year, we get so many figs we are able to keep our neighbours happy and give some to local restaurants. Fortunately the trees are…
Being locked in for a few weeks means I don’t get to go and discover and write about some of the brilliant local producers so I’m changing things a little; I have joined forces with top chef and good friend…
When the owners of Casa del Vino decided to close the doors of their iconic little wine specialty store my heart sank more than just a little, it was a very precious fine wine outlet among a plethora of large,…
Like many people I love a good burger and over the years I’ve some beautifully tasty treats sandwiched between two buns, however I have also had a number of burgers that were unbelievably bad. In Nelson we are lucky to…
No matter where you look in this delightful region there appears to be a Thai restaurant within a short distance, while the food in the vast majority is delicious one of our favourite places for a hit of spice is…
Winter is finally starting to show up and that means hospitality businesses have time to roll out a few treats for diners rather than just being crazy busy cooking delicious food over the busy summer months. The quieter time of…
A great way to enjoy local wines is while dining at one of the many outstanding cafes and restaurants in the region, the vast majority of which are proud to serve beautiful wines made right here in this region.
Arden is a relative newcomer to the wonderful restaurant and café choices we have in Hardy street, established by Lisa Penketh and her partner Logan Ursell in a small space next to Casa del Vino, it opened in August and…