Q&A with Martin James Executive chef at Public Kitchen and Bar, Martin James, is passionate about food, wine, hospitality and setting up a 'good night' for all. QT Magazine caught up with him at his groups celebrated waterfront restaurant Public Kitchen and Bar. Why did you choose
The inspiration behind the Public Kitchen and Bar menu is a range of New Zealand family favourite dishes, creating a strong following for the Kiwi fare served in its stunning location on Queenstown’s waterfront Public is the brainchild of the Wai Waterfront Hospitality group, and executive
The driving force behind the True South Dining Room in The Rees Hotel is something of a celebrity in New Zealand culinary circles and the aptly named restaurant focusing on local and regional produce is regularly in the limelight. Executive chef, Ben Batterbury, earned his stripes
An innovative dining experience which takes guests on a culinary adventure around wineries in the Queenstown region has been introduced by Alpine Wine Tours. Owner operator, Emma Chisholm, says Queenstown Progressive Dinner Tours is a first for the Wakatipu Basin and visits wineries, particularly in Gibbston,
The Five Mile Centre is continuing to provide key premises for a diverse range of retail and business ventures, on the outskirts of Queenstown, with the recent opening of the five-storey $30m Craigs Investment building. Five Mile developer, Craig Greenwood, is upbeat about the combination of
A centralised hub for fresh food and produce, known as The Market, is making its mark at Queenstown Central. Housed in Queenstown’s newest shopping centre The Market is an attractive indoor retail and dining destination with an industrial aesthetic featuring high stud, polished concrete floors, offset
Labour weekend signals the opening of the prominent Remarkables Market spring and summer season – a showcase of artisan crafts, gifts, regional food and wine. Located at the Red Barn in Queenstown’s Remarkables Park this popular Saturday market is a key attraction on the local
Wilkinsons Pharmacy stocks a wide range of distinctive health and wellbeing products that are designed and made in New Zealand. “ Our customers are interested in products made here and skin care products that have ingredients unique to New Zealand,” says Wilkinsons Pharmacist Glen Mitchell. “
The team at Arrowtown’s lifestyle clothing store, Goals, is focused on creating a fun and approachable store culture for their high-end activewear. Co-owners and sisters, Caroline Walak, Sophie Gibbs and Elizabeth Wallace, are enthusiastic about the spring season with a renewed emphasis on exercise and getting
Ivy Clinic is a Queenstown specialist, non-surgical skin care centre offering treatments ranging from Botox to facials. Camille Khouri visited the Hawthorne Drive clinic to learn more about their signature treatments. Inside the Ivy Clinic’s crisply decorated reception area, with its lush velvet couch and Italian