The Smoking Barrel – Nelson Mail 07.02.18
While succulent slow cooked barbecue and smoked meats are behind the name of this popular restaurant it is the fresh, handcrafted donuts that have made The Smoking Barrel almost world…
Hop Federation Brewery – Nelson Mail 31.01.18
I have been known to enjoy a beer or two in my time and craft beers have become firm favourites, you will always find a few in our fridge and…
Dunbar Estates – Nelson Mail 24.01.18
The majority of this region’s wine growing happens on the Waimea Plains, in the Moutere Hills or in the Tasman area, but tucked away in the Motueka Valley at Ngatimoti…
A visitors guide to Nelson – Nelson Mail 10.01.18
If you are a visitor to Nelson then this column is for you, other than a bit of rain at night last week the weather this summer holiday season has…
Moutere Hills Vineyard Café & Winery – Nelson Mail 27.12.17
All of the stress of Christmas dinner is behind us so it is time to kick back, let someone else cook for you and enjoy the many outdoors dining opportunities…
Buy Nelson-made this Christmas – Nelson Mail 20.12.17
Christmas means different things to different people but I think we can all agree on one thing – Christmas is a time to celebrate and reflect with friends and family;…
Cod & Lobster Brasserie – Nelson Mail 13.12.17
In case you hadn’t noticed the top end of Trafalgar Street has been opened up, Nick Widley from the Cod & Lobster Brasserie says “the road hasn’t been closed, it…
Peckham’s Cider – Nelson Mail – 06.12.17
The Nelson region has a rich history in cider making but this apple based drink has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years with sales booming for the last…