A seat at the table: Shed 5

For a pre-Valentine’s Day treat, we went to Shed 5 on Thursday evening after my Pilates class. It was a … More

A seat at the table: Christmas

One thing we can all agree on I am sure is that at this time of year we all like … More

A Tuesday evening in summer, just before Christmas, seemed like just the right time to go out for dinner as … More

It is a bit of tradition that on Thursday evening after Pilates we go for something to eat. It can … More

On Saturday evening in Christchurch we headed over to New Regent Street, a really pretty terraced street. The precinct, opened … More

The second half of Wellington on a Plate is given over to Burger Wellington, a veritable festival of all things … More

Have you ever had a Proustian moment? That brief ‘taste memory’ based on the childhood memories that come to the … More

If you have been following Thistles and Kiwis for a while, you might remember previous visits to Wellington on a … More

Every now and again, it is worth splurging on a treat. This Saturday evening, a friend and I headed down … More

One of the food lovers highlights in Wellington is Wellington on a Plate. A celebration of the food and drink … More