Parts & Service
November 29, 2018
“My preference is to share a meal as this breaks down the formal aspect of dining and with this in mind, and combined with experience gained over the years, it has led me to where I am now and the food I cook.”
Visiting Christchurch
November 22, 2018
Published in the Nelson Mail 21.11.18 In recent weeks we have been to Christchurch a couple of times and while we have been there many times since the earthquakes the inner city is starting to come back to life. Since…
Arden – Nelson Mail 14.11.18
November 21, 2018
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…
Knife sharpening
November 7, 2018
Published in the Nelson Mail 07.11.18 The rise of the TV cooking shows over the last decade or so has resulted in home cooks improving their skills in the kitchen and investing in all sorts of new gadgets, however the…
Caring for your knives
November 6, 2018
Last week I sat down with knife sharpening guru Andrew Smith, a few knives, some fruit and vegetables and a chopping board so he could show me the difference a properly sharpened knife makes. The first thing he said is…
Capital Cider Co.
October 31, 2018
Published in the Nelson Mail 31.10.18 There is a new player in the craft cider scene in Nelson and they will be launching their Capital Cider Co. treats on the unsuspecting public at the New Zealand Cider Festival this weekend.…
Tasteology @ Kahurangi Estate
October 17, 2018
Published in the Nelson Mail 17.10.18 I am sure you will know what I mean when I say familiar faces and tastes in a different place, and that is exactly what you will find at the rejuvenated Kahurangi Estate cellar door…
Lone Star
September 26, 2018
Published in the Nelson Mail 26.09.18 The hospitality industry isn’t an easy one to be in but the good operators who manage their finances and menus well enjoy the ride through the ever-changing hospitality business environment, but it is unusual…
Society Coffee Roasters
September 19, 2018
Published in the Nelson Mail 19.09.18 Society Coffee Roasters is the latest entrant into Nelson’s boutique coffee production sector, and the owner brings a wealth of experience with him. Guy McCracken used to own Café on Oxford, a nice, bright…