MEET YOU AT THE MANOR

Dine out in style

Eliza’s Manor, on Bealey Avenue, is now also home to an exciting new restaurant, Miro at the Manor.

One of Christchurch’s historical Victorian gems, Eliza’s Manor was recently purchased by well-known restaurateurs Francesca Voza and James Sumner, who opened the new restaurant there in early October.

Since arriving in New Zealand in 2010, Francesca and husband James have spread their passion for food and hospitality across the South Island, starting with a successful pizza food truck, and expanding to open and run multiple restaurants and bars.

They operate Miro out of one of Christchurch’s other historic gems, a terracotta-pink art deco building, and now its new o shoot Miro at the Manor.

Francesca says the success of Miro, blending the unique atmosphere of a bygone era with a sensational modern seasonal menu, encouraged the new venture, created to preserve, amplify and share the spirit of Eliza’s Manor.

With eight guest rooms, and in-house dining, Eliza’s Manor successfully blends past with present.

Heading the restaurant teams are Executive Chef Liam Summers, Head Chef Cameron Woodhouse, and Head Chef at Miro, Eeva Torvinen. Visit www.elizas.co.nz

Liam Summers

Liam Summers

Executive chef of Eliza’s Manor and Miro. Born and raised in Christchurch, Liam comes from an art, garden and food focused family. Prior to Miro, he was sous chef at Pegasus Bay Winery for fi ve years.

He loves the produce Canterbury has to o er and how Christchurch is developing its own food scene. “The people in Canterbury are now so open to tasting di erent fl avours and produce, as a chef it’s so great to see.”

Cameron Woodhouse

Head Chef Eliza’s Manor. Cameron’s career began studying catering in Scotland where he worked in luxury hotels as a pastry chef, until a move to Queenstown in 2015. He enjoys experimenting with unusual fl avour combinations and ingredients with a strong infl uence to British fi ne dining.

He previously worked at Inati, with a focus on modern European-style food, working closely with the changing seasons.

Eeva Torvinen

Head Chef, Miro. Originally from Finland, Eeva has gathered 13 years of culinary experience working from French-style bistros to Scandinavian fi ne dining.

She came to New Zealand at the beginning of 2016 and has spent the past three years as a head chef at The Monday Room in Christchurch. Eeva is passionate about food, and her cooking style is strongly infl uenced by her Finnish roots.

Cameron Woodhouse

Eeva Torvinen

More than meets the plate

When you’re enjoying brunch at your favourite café, doing your weekly grocery shop or grabbing a quick coffee on the run, you have probably never stopped to think that all of these are subject to a very strict and complex set of food safety regulations.

It is critical that the food and drinks New Zealanders consume is safe. That’s where Auditing Solutions comes in, making sure businesses at every step of food production in New Zealand are meeting the mark.

The Christchurch-based business works with a wide range of food-handling fi rms across New Zealand, including supermarkets, cafes and restaurants, retirement villages, bakers, breweries, and wholesalers. Their main role is to ensure that these businesses are meeting the correct requirements under the Food Act 2014.

Auditing Solutions has food verifi ers based in Auckland, Waihi, Nelson, Canterbury, West Coast, South Canterbury, Waitaki, Dunedin, Central Otago, Queenstown and Southland, and their large customer-base spans most of New Zealand.

The experienced and qualifi ed sta work across the entire spectrum of the food industry and are multi-skilled across management, environmental health, food science, food safety and suitability, verifi cation, and training. They undergo strict and regular training with MPI as well as continuous professional development, so clients can rest assured they are dealing with the very best.

If you’re a business which deals with food and are not sure of your obligations under the Food Act 2014, or are looking for a new verifi er, contact Auditing Solutions on 0800 43 82 83, via info@auditingsolutions.co.nz or visit the website.

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Stocking up for Christmas

With the festive season upon us, Metropol writer Nicholas Henare reminisces and also looks ahead to some of the special whisky treats at Big Daddy’s Liquor.

Ihave memories of visiting my grandparents on Christmas day. Along with the usual festive cheer, myself and the cousins were allowed blackberry nip, a lower alcohol liqueur.

My grandfather would sit in his old recliner and drink whisky, Johnnie Walker to be exact, and make sure we didn’t destroy the lounge while the ladies got some peace and quiet outside.

Bill Lumsden, head distiller for the beautiful Glenmorangie range once told me that, “a good whisky can be a great whisky shared with friends, but a great whisky will make for an exceptional experience.”

Celebrate with those closest to you this Christmas. You deserve it.

Big Daddy’s Stores

Blenheim Road 03 343 1523 280 Blenheim Rd, Brougham Street 03 366 5737 151 Waltham Road, Eastgate 03 381 3660 227 Linwood Ave, Shirley 03 386 0528 205 Hills Road, Parklands 03 383 2478 60 Queenspark Drive, Hillmorton 03 338 7733 7 Halswell Road, Rangiora 03 310 8200 28 High Street,

Johnnie Walker Black

A masterful blend of single malt and grain whiskies from across Scotland. Aged for a least 12 years. Drink it neat or with ice. My grandfather’s favourite whisky so it has to be good.

1.75 Litre $169.99

Glenmorangie The Tayne

Kept in Amontillado Sherry casks, you end up with a wonderful spicy, citrus peel and toasty oak. Stories of Spanish Galleons on the coast inspired this beautiful release from one of the world’s best distillers. A sophisticated whisky for the discerning palate.

1 Litre $139.99

The Glenturret 12Yrs

Notes of dried fruits and spices from European oak harmonise beautifully with vanilla and caramel tones from American oak, aged in a small number of carefully selected casks. Sprinkles of ginger with barley sugar, rich oak, sultanas and cinnamon with a soft creamy fi nish. 700ml $119.99

Sexton Irish Whisky

The Chivas Regal 13Yrs

“You have a single life, so drink a single malt,“ is what Sexton say about their malt. I don’t know how they know I’m single, but it’s a great Irish whiskey. An American single malt using Irish malted barley, it is America’s number one selling Irish single malt.

700ml $69.99

The Chivas Regal tequila has spent its last year fi nishing o in a tequila cask. It is still the same smooth Chivas whisky we have come to love but with the bite of tequila to add a little something to the experience.

In your kitchen

FOUR SQUARE SUPERMARKET HANMER

Our generous and delectable grazing platters are now complemented by our range of

Birthday Cakes, Sandwich platters and gourmet salads. Book your platters now for the Christmas/New Year season. Don’t miss out! Call us today!

E: annie.truman@foursquare-si.co.nz Ph. 03 315 7190

MRS HIGGINS OVEN FRESH COOKIES

Enjoy oven fresh cookies just like grandma used to bake. L’affare coffee, real fruit ice creams, cookie desserts and shakes, delicious pies and more. Great for office shouts or corporate functions just give us a call. 10 New Regent Street Ph. 022 416 5077 9.30am – 4.30pm 7 Days

CRISP CAFE

Low Carb, Keto and Diabetic all day menu and cabinet food that changes daily including a variety of slices, cakes and cheesecakes. Check out our extensive range which is added to monthly either instore or on our website. We are the one stop shop for all of your specialty dietary requirements. 376 Ilam Rd, Ph: 03 351 4414 www.crispcafe.co.nz

WORLD CUISINE

Spring is here and summer soon, enjoy special occasions and events with friends and family. World Cuisine provide catering for all. Platters for home or on the move, in home dining, gift vouchers for a private chef, cooking lessons. International cuisine dietary inclusive menus. Contact us today: enquiries@worldcuisine.co.nz

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TWISTED FLOUR & SUGAR MERCHANTS

For all of your celebrations at work and home, contact us to order our fabulous array of Grazing Boxes or Grazing Tables.

VINEYARD VALLEY FOOD CART

Outstandingly delicious cuisine handmade daily on-site and fresh to you! Guaranteed the best by Chef Barb. Pies, sausage rolls, sandwiches, scones, sweets. Full range of barista coffees. Friday night fish & chips 5-7.30pm. Easy access situated by the gas station. Open 5am to 2pm Monday to Friday. Waipara Junction Ph: 021 0906 5268

MRS DENTONS

Come and treat yourself to a scrumptious scallop pie or maybe an Italian eggplant pie! Fairlie Bakehouse pies in store too. Fine. Food. Fast. Takeaway Cafe and Delicatessen. Mon-Fri 8.30am-2.30pm Ph. 03 357 4516 027 469 0206 168a Kendal Ave, Burnside

BESPOKE PLATTERS

Bespoke Platters use local produce to create delicious platters and grazing tables that not only taste delicious, but will be the centerpiece of your next event. Bespoke caters for many occasions including goodie boxes, kids parties and corporate functions. www.bespokeplatters.co.nz hello@bespokeplatters.co.nz Ph. 021 679 136

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