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Thursday July 20 2017
The Star
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CENTRAL CITY
With an abundance of funky bars, eateries and boutique stores, the central city is a rapidly evolving vibrant spot. Here’s a selection of some of the central city’s finest.
HAPA
Apartment Coffee
Located in the bustling heart of the city centre, HAPA is known for curating the best of local design and sourcing unique international pieces. From jewellery to art and lifestyle products, HAPA’s wares make gorgeous gifts or special additions to your own home. 'Young Kiwi' pillowcase, $22.
With a satisfying selection of fresh food, including a variety of Japanese dishes, Apartment Coffee also boasts two levels of seating and a sheltered outdoor courtyard in which to enjoy your meal. Perfect for your next office shout or catered lunch, with Lyttelton Coffee Co coffee to top it off.
DeTAILS Container Mall, 96 Oxford Terrace Christchurch www.hapa.co.nz
DeTAILS 77 Tuam Street 943 2112
Untouched World
Magnitude Cafe & Roastery
Untouched World™ is a lifestyle brand renowned for their exquisite NZ made knitwear and apparel for men and women. Designed with a less-is-more aesthetic and created from luxurious yarns and fabrics that are easy on the earth, their collections are full of multi-tasking pieces that exude effortless style.
Magnitude Coffee is a state-of-the-art designer Cafe & Roastery where coffee lovers can fulfil all their needs. Divine food made on premises daily, with a full range of healthy options. Try the gourmet potatoes! Come and watch coffee be roasted, relax in the new cafe, and take home your favourite freshly roasted coffee beans – also available from the website.
DeTAILS Container Mall 96 Oxford Terrace untouchedworld.com
Infinite Definite The new Infinite Definite store is well worth a visit if you want some much-needed inspiration over these cooler months. Opposite the ANZ Centre and amongst an emerging cluster of our favourite fashion retailers, the new store – two and a half times larger than its last space – is a far cry from the container we have become accustomed to
since October 2011. With New Zealand and international designers, such as KOWTOW, Lonely, Twenty Seven Names, Stolen Girlfriends Club, Meadowlark, Nobody Denim and loads more, what’s not to love? DeTAILS 246 High Street infinitedefinite.com
DeTAILS Unit 2, 314 Tuam St 366 3051 www.canterburyrefreshments.co.nz
Penelope’s Cakery Deli
Penelope’s specialises in sweet and savoury baked goods, and features a range of takeaway lunch options including homemade soup, handcrafted sandwiches and sliders. A mecca for vegetarians and vegans, Penelope’s has also expanded its menu to include a variety of delicious plant-based celebratory cakes, too.
Vegan Chocolate Oreo Cake
Pot Sticker Dumpling Bar
It was a mad obsession that drove Sally and Sam Hooper to open their very own dumpling bar and, following months of research and hundreds of dumpling tastings, Pot Sticker was born. After eating their way around China – one dumpling at a time – they found their very own dumpling masters who could bring generations of secret recipes back to New
DeTAILS 32 New Regent Street 365 3263 www.penelopescakerydeli.co.nz
Kum Pun Thai
Zealand. Now the master chefs hand-make the dumplings every morning, preparing locally-sourced produce – always obsessing about the freshness and quality of the dumplings we produce. DeTAILS The Colombo Mall, 363 Colombo Street, 379 8377 144 Lichfield Street, 420 0376 potsticker.co.nz
experience all of the exotic flavours that Thailand has to offer right here in Christchurch. Whether you are looking for a quick and tasty alternative to cooking or you want to treat your loved ones, these authentic dishes are designed to delight. he extensive menu – and great hospitality – is perfect for both lunch and dinner. DeTAILS 73 Victoria Street 365 5494 www.kumpunthai.com
Zebrano exquisitely designed clothing and a selection to die for awaits those who visit Zebrano – a store offering on-trend fashion in sizes 14-plus. New season styles from Australia and New Zealand’s top labels are arriving now, so best get in quick to secure the latest looks. With the option to shop online, too, Zebrano is your go-to destination for euphoria, Mela Purdie, Chocolat, Obi, Curate by Trelise Cooper, 17 Sundays, Siren, Stella Royal, NYDJ, Banana Blue and many more much-loved brands. DeTAILS 169 Victoria Street 355 8820 zebrano.co.nz
South City Shopping Centre Featuring over 45 food and retail stores choice for visits to the inner-city. With great under one roof, as well as newly refurbished range, quality and accessibility, South City is bathroom facilities and an excellent children’s shopping made easy. playground, South City is the perfect place to shop in the heart of the city. The DeTAILS centrally-located shopping hub also features 555 Colombo St easy parking access with more than 500 Christchurch Central www.southcity.co.nz or Facebook ground-level carparks, making it a convenient