Food and Drink

It wasn’t an easy task for Karl and Emma Russ, owners of Sprig + Fern Upper Queen Street to narrow it down to just ten reasons to visit their Tavern. The list continues to grow since taking over the original Sprig + Fern Tavern in 2021.

1. Setting the standard. As Sprig + Fern Upper

Queen Street was the very first tavern, we’ve been at the forefront of creating great spaces to enjoy great beer and (mostly) good chat.

2. Quiz nights every Tuesday see people come together for a drink and to test their knowledge in a fun environment. These have raised over $60,000 for community groups such as Helping Families, Tasman

Tappers Dance studio, Natureland,

Richmond Toy Library, sports trips for local schools and Waimea Kindy (we do a different charity every month).

3. Best outdoor area in Richmond, sunny and warm in summer and also cosy in winter with outdoor heating. Plus, plenty of car parking at the back of the tavern.

4. Happy hour every Monday and Friday, 4.30pm – 6.30pm, with great drinks specials. 5. Free bar nibbles on Fridays and meat raffles at 5pm. Money raised from raffles goes to the charity that is hosting the quiz for the month.

6. Live music once a month on a Saturday featuring our local Graeme Duncan. Come summer we live music in the beer garden with local talent.

7. Great selection of local wines and food, we proudly support local as much as possible.

8. Weekly food specials. Grab yourself a pizza and a pint for just $25 on a Thursday. 9. Open seven days a week, even on a Monday!

10. Family and pet friendly. We love to see your fur babies (and your babies).

11. Proud to sponsor local sports teams Richmond

Sprig + Fern Upper Queen St Masters.

Offering 18 core beers and ciders on tap, as well as limited release products which are often experimental in style, or the hops used. From hazys through to porter, hard seltzer and ciders, there is something on tap for everyone. Open 7 days, Mon – 3pm to 7pm Tues to Sun - 2pm to 10pm

There’s nothing that brightens a wintery day more than a hot bowl of nutritious soup. Find everything you need to create a pot full of healthy deliciousness at The Veggie Guy.

theveggieguy.co.nz

From the remote Baton Valley, bordering the mountainous Kahurangi National Park, a small family business produces delicious, raw honey in glass jars. Buy with confidence knowing it has been independently tested and verified as glyphosate free.

westernrangeshoney.co.nz

Nelson’s Aroha Chocolate brings you their Ultimate Chocolate Weekender. All that’s good in the world of chocolates combining two alltime favourites; their signature Gourmet Rocky Road and a real hot chocolate drink made with the finest Belgian curvature chocolate, ground, and spiced to perfection.

arohachocolate.com

The very best seafood available in New Zealand and around the world is easily accessible to you via online order and home delivery. Select from the finest seafood and other gourmet products, to ensure that your summer meals and dining experiences are healthy, delicious, and incredibly well priced. Delivering gourmet seafood direct to your door.

gourmetseafood.co.nz

Empada is a traditional Brazilian pie with home-made pastry and delicious fillings, made by Davi. Try one for yourself at the Nelson Farmers Market, every Wednesday, 8am - 1pm.

It’s not winter in Nelson Tasman unless you’ve spent time at a local Sprig + Fern Tavern enjoying a pint of craft beer or cider. Real beer, real people, really local. Sprig + Fern Milton St, Sprig + Fern Hardy St, Sprig + Fern Tahuna, Sprig + Fern Upper Queen, Sprig + Fern The Meadows Sprig + Fern Brightwater, Sprig + Fern Mapua ,Sprig + Fern Motueka

sprigandfern.co.nz

Perfect for when everyone wants something different for dinner. Taking Asian fusion to all new levels, try their satay chicken pizza or satay chicken burger. Partnering with neighbouring restaurant The Lemongrass, both menus are on offer in each restaurant, giving you more choices than ever.

The cold has arrived and that means McCashin’s have the roast in the oven. Just like mum makes, matched with a Stoke brew, and the best part, no dishes! There’s delicious roast beef and juicy roast pork with your favourite roast veges. And don’t worry, they won’t forget the pork crackle! Head on in, enjoy great local coffee, delicious food and crafted brews and soak up the atmosphere.

Top quality food is best served with amazing ocean views! Blessed with a fantastic spot on the water, you will feel welcomed and won’t want to leave.

Specialising in local seafood and steaks, there are also delectable choices for non-meat eaters, people with special dietary needs and kids.

With three great locations you can enjoy Indian Cafe’s delicious food no matter where you are. Head in and find out why Indian Café is the favourite choice for anyone looking for the highest quality food and a memorable cuisine experience. All venues offer intimate restaurant dining and courtyard settings and takeaway options.

94 Collingwood St, Nelson | 03 548 4089 266 Queen St, Richmond | 03 544 8979 201 Songer St, Stoke | 03 547 0008 theindiancafe.co.nz

Open for breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the day, choose from their fantastic menu full of all your favourites. Dinner is sorted with fabulous take home family pies ready to heat and enjoy or pop in the freezer, plus takeaway cakes for dessert. A great place to have a work meeting or breakfast, then indulge in one of the many tempting treats. Their amazing coffee will add a bounce to your day too. Open 7:30am to 4pm Monday to Friday and 8am to 4pm on the weekends.

68 Aranui Rd, Mapua 03 540 3656 mapuavillagebakery.co.nz

Famous for classic Chinese and signature Thai family dishes, Miracle Restaurant offers rich and diverse Asian fusion cuisine with Yum Cha available all day. Come and meet Mira - Miracle’s friendly robot who will deliver dishes to your table and even sing happy birthday. Popular set menus are available for individual diners, and all menu items can be ordered online for takeaway. Fully licensed and open 7 days for lunch and dinner.

Our go to mid-winter favourite for easy entertaining is perfect to celebrate long weekends, darker nights and socialising with friends and family gathered around a fire. We love looking to our local Nelson producers for inspiration to enjoy with Proper Crackers.

Ingredients • 1 tin cooked black beans, drained • 2 small onions, sliced • Splash of olive oil • 1 dsp black garlic paste (we use Neudorf Black) • 2 ViaVio Scamorza, thickly sliced • Half bottle of Ceres Organic tomato ketchup • 2 small ovenproof ramekins

Method Heat oven to 180 degrees. In a fry pan, add olive oil and sliced onions. Cook till translucent. Add the black beans, black garlic and ketchup. Stir and heat through. Remove from heat and split the bean mixture into the two ramekins. Top with the sliced Scamorza. Add freshly ground black pepper. Pop in the oven and cook till the cheese is bubbling. Add to a platter alongside Proper Crisps and local favourites: • Little River Estate Brie A2 • Cranky Goat Old Tomme • ViaVio Gorganzola • Smokehouse smoked salmon pate • Heck biersticks • Canonhill gourmet chilli hummus • The Avo Tree (it’s a lovely avocado subscription service) fresh avo. • And of course, Proper Crisps Big Cut

Locals supporting Locals. Proper and all proper platter goodies are available from great Nelson food retailers.