Certified Sommelier and writer for wine columns in M2 and M2Woman magazines, Angie Atkinson, has twenty years experience in the Hospitality and Wine industries including owning two restaurants and a cafe along with her own wine business which has been in operation for more than ten years. Angie is passionate about wine and hospitality. She Read on
© Bauer Media Chef Monique Fiso. Photo/Hagen Hopkins/Listener Celebrity chef Monique Fiso has starred in a top US cooking show and opened a new restaurant in Wellington to prove that there’s more to Māori food than hāngi. She’s just one of the talented chefs pushing the boundaries of what is possible in New Zealand. In her Read on
Challenging. That’s the adjective you hear most from bar and restaurant owners describing the business climate in Christchurch. But while a steady stream of places have pulled the plug or had it pulled for them, more doors are opening than closing as the industry continues to grow. Last year Canterbury had a five per cent rise in Read on
A feast laid on by some of the country’s top Māori chefs will feed the body, the mind and a charity working to help youth. Brew Union head chef Grant Kitchen has brought together five other chefs for Matariki Hākari, a degustation dinner showcasing modern Māori cuisine paired with beer and wine from top New Zealand producers. The Read on
On Sunday, in Auckland, at a Black-Tie event held at The Pullman Hotel, the Auckland hospitality industry acknowledged the outstanding abilities of their own with the announcement of the winners of the 17th annual Lewisham Awards. This year’s event was a sell-out, which is a tribute to the calibre of the finalists and highlights the Read on
In the wake of the demise of the famous UK chef’s restaurant group, Al Brown and Martin Bosley reflect on how in the hospitality business, being a “name” comes with its own baggage. It must be strange to be no longer simply a man, but also a brand. That, in essence, is Jamie Oliver: a Read on
Morell, a modern bistro set on the leafy corner of Upland & Benson Road in Remuera, is the “restaurant” dream for both Daniel and Sarah Morini, this seasoned hospitality couple have worked for exceptional local & worldwide chefs and restauranteurs including Neil Perry, Peter Gordon, Frank Chek, Mark Wallbank, Simon Gault & Chris Rupe. Here’s Read on
Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver’s British restaurant chain which has called in administrators, reportedly putting 1300 jobs at risk, once had plans to open in New Zealand. The company had been in trouble for at least two years, despite Oliver’s global fame on the back of his cookbooks and television shows due to competition and escalating rents. In Read on
Eat New Zealand, a food movement dedicated to connecting people with our land through our food, are beyond excited to introduce New Zealand’s first national food celebration, Feast Matariki. Running throughout June and July, Feast Matariki will comprise over 40 events and regional activations, rising to 100 as more are announced over the coming weeks. Read on
Restaurant Association says Govt assertion gaps will be filled locally if pay rises is ‘disconnected’ from reality The Government has rejected industry calls to place restaurant and cafe managers on the country’s Immediate Skills Shortage List. The Restaurant Association and Hospitality New Zealand jointly penned submission letters to the Government and provided evidence of the Read on
A Wellington cafe worker awarded $9000 after being wrongly sacked after one day’s work has now pocketed a side order of legal fees. Helen Mawhinney’s legal win has now been topped up from $9000 to $12,080 after her former employer was told to pay some of her legal expenses. In February she won her case Read on
2019 Lewisham Awards Finalists Announced In The Search For The Pinnacle Of Auckland’s Hospitality Scene There is strong competition in the race for accolades in this year’s Lewisham Awards. Winners receive recognition as one of the top in Auckland hospitality. The Lewisham Awards recognise each part of the industry that contributes to Auckland’s vibrant and Read on