Emma Mettrick and Welshman Paul Howells met working in Galway, Ireland in 2007. On returning to/being dragged to New Zealand they set up the Little Bistro in Akaroa in 2010. Post quakes, a longing to return to Emma’s home town Christchurch meant selling up and opening Twenty Seven Steps in August 2015. Here’s 10 questions Read on
Celebrating the Best Nominations for the inaugural Waikato Hospitality Awards are open Waikato’s hospitality industry is to be celebrated with the inaugural Waikato Hospitality Awards this August. Highlighting the very best the region is serving up is the goal of those behind the awards; the Restaurant Association of NZ, Waikato Food Inc and Lexis ComplyHub. Read on
The finalists have been announced in the Hawkes Bay Hospitality Awards and local diners are being invited to vote for their favourite place to dine out. The finalists represent the top-notch dining establishments in the region as voted by the hospitality industry. A number of establishments have received recognition in this year’s final line up Read on
Starting as a humble food caravan, Sushi Ninja opened their first restaurant in central New Plymouth in 2007, followed by a second, Sushi Ninja Express in 2017. Owner and manager, Sophie Kurota was born in New Zealand to a Japanese mother (Tokyo) and a Kiwi father. She has lived for an equal period of time Read on
Mental health in the workplace is becoming an increasing concern for many industries in New Zealand. In particular the construction, agriculture and hospitality sectors have been under fire for having a workplace culture which has led to significant mental health issues among staff and a high representation in suicide statistics. The Government’s 2019 Budget announcement Read on
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