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erra Viva is one of Christchurch's oldest and most loved establishments – after 17 years in business the garden centre and cafe are busier than ever. Change is the norm' here, with new menus reflecting seasonal changes and produce. There is almost a market ambience as well. You can now come in and weigh and grind your own spices – just as much as you need, perhaps for those recipes that just need a pinch, and pay as you leave. There are 30 different spices and mixtures to choose from. Turn up on a Saturday from 11am on and you will be pleasantly surprised by the market store. For a start there is Jerry's artisan bread range – pumpkin, fennel and poppy seed, curry and hazelnut sourdough as well as hot cross buns – all freshly baked, as well as strudels, colourful meringues and tarts. Then there are the tastings and cooking demonstrations, with two chefs there chatting as they work. You may wish to buy tubs of pickles and peruse the different meats on display.
Nicky Ward, Steve Gardiner and Guan Lin Su The ever-popular range of deli treats is still there: chicken liver pate, aioli, lemon cordial, honey-pickled onions, gherkins, chutneys and relish, lemon curd and head chef Steven's BBQ and tomato sauces are part of the list of goodies that are all made in the busy Terra Viva kitchen. Coming are free range eggs and cooked and marinating chickens; with ice cream through the summer months. Steven Gardiner has now headed up the Terra Viva kitchen for almost seven years and owner Juliet believes the team has never been stronger – with sous chef Lin and Nicky behind him (as well as a full support team), the dishes coming out of the kitchen have a real 'wow' factor and taste as good as they look. And what else? Soon wi-fi will be available, for those busy folk who need to check on their work while enjoying a coffee – just $3 for half an hour's usage. You can also sample craft beers, with new ones arriving every month. Central to all of this however, lies a commitment to excellence in cuisine. A highlight is the Beef and Lamb Gold Plate
Award 2014, which is proudly displayed near the entrance. Awards like these are designed to acknowledge a consistently high standard of cuisine – tasty, skilfully composed and superbly presented beef and lamb dishes. The Cafe has a big following on facebook with updated news, photographs and recipes daily. They are very willing to answer any culinary conundrums you may have or chat
about functions at the Cafe. Terra Viva is open daily from 7.30am – 5pm. Breakfast till 11am, lunch and weekend brunch. Bookings are always recommended and appreciated, phone 358 5565. Location: corner of Wairakei Roads and Roydvale Avenue. Website: terravivacafe.co.nz for news and menus.
CAFE
Open Monday to Friday 8am till 4pm
Cnr Roydvale Ave/Wairakei Rd, Chch Ph: 358 7978 Open every day 7.30 - 5pm terravivacafe.co.nz
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