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( 03-377 8935;
www.himalayas.co.nz
;
830a Colombo St; lunch $9-14, dinner $18-24;
11.30am-2pm Tue-Fri & 5pm-late Tue-Sun; )
Himalayas' stylish dining room showcases lots
of subcontinental favourites, including vegetarian options like the creamy
dal makhani
(black lentils cooked with aromatic spices). The
kadhai
chicken is studded with chilli,
ginger and coriander - perfect with a cold beer.
Saggio di Vino
EUROPEAN $$$
$$$
( 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 possibly 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
CAFE $
(
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
CAFE $
(
www.facebook.com/LucianoEspresso
;
76 Moorhouse Ave; mains $10-21; 7am-4.30pm)
'Christ-
church's best coffee' is the claim, and we're not about to argue. Order from the interest-
ing selections on the menu or peruse the drool-inducing items on the counter. Slick decor
distracts from the incessant traffic outside.
Mosaic by Simo
MOROCCAN $
(
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
