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( 03-379 4006;
www.saggiodivino.co.nz
;
179 Victoria St; mains $35-42; 5-10pm)
Despite the Italian
name, the menu has a heavy French accent at this elegant restaurant, which is quite pos-
sibly Christchurch's best. Expect delicious takes on terrine, duck
confit
and Café de Paris
steak, and a well-laden cheese trolley to finish you off.
Addington
Addington Coffee Co-op
MAP
CAFE
$
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.addingtoncoffee.org.nz
;
297 Lincoln Rd; mains $6-19;
7.30am-4pm Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Sat & Sun;
)
One of Christchurch's biggest and most bustling cafes is also one of its best. A compact
stall selling organic cotton T-shirts jostles for attention with delicious cakes, gourmet pies
and the legendary house breakfasts. An onsite laundromat completes the deal for busy
travellers.
Luciano Espresso Bar
(
www.facebook.com/LucianoEspresso
;
76 Moorhouse Ave; mains $10-21; 7am-4.30pm)
'Christchurch's
best coffee' is the claim, and we're not about to argue. Order from the interesting selec-
tions on the menu or peruse the drool-inducing items on the counter. Slick decor distracts
from the incessant traffic outside.
CAFE
$
Mosaic by Simo
(
www.simos.co.nz
;
300 Lincoln Rd; tapas & mains $8-19; 9am-9pm Mon-Sat)
This deli-cafe is popular
for its takeaway
bocadillos
(grilled wraps filled with a huge selection of Middle Eastern
and African-inspired fillings, sauces and toppings). Other tasty offerings include sauteed
calamari, spicy
merguez
sausages and tagines.
MOROCCAN
$
Edesia
MAP
EUROPEAN
$$$
( 03-943 2144;
www.edesia.co.nz
;
12 Show Pl; lunch $25-29, dinner $38-43; 11.30am-3pm Mon-Wed,
8.30am-3pm Thu & Fri, 8.30am-1pm Sat, 5.30-10pm daily)
Ignore the office-park location; Edesia's ver-
sion of fine dining is worth seeking out. The dinner menu includes innovative spins on
