Christchurch Lists

[Sasha Coffee]

It must be so obvious I hate to cook and love to eat.

Mexican Cafe on the corner of Lichfield and Manchester, upstairs above the Honey Pot Cafe

If you're good food and excellent Margaritas this is a great place, atmosphere is good, its open real late and has great food and good service. Pretty good price $16-$25 for a main.

But its the Margaritas that you'll end up remembering.

[Mike Del]

Sasha - no fair. I care and enjoy your reports on the restaurant / cafe scene in CHC. Please continue.

Unfortunately, I don't get the chance to visit CHC all that often but will certainly look to try your recommendations. And if lucky, I'll look you up as well.

MD

[Sasha Coffee]

Viaduct on the strip. Had dinner here on one of those wonderful Christchurch summer evenings. The waiter was American on a working holiday with the nicest blue eyes.

Sorry none of you guys care.

Food was average, not bad but not great. Wine list was good though and the service was good and friendly.


And to update what happens in town

The Atami Shows are now

Thursday evening 9pm
Friday Lunch 12.30pm
Friday evening 9.30 pm

Tickets are still $25 and BYO

Staceys Massage is doing its orgies
Wednesday 12.30pm-3.30pm
Tickets $100 per hour

[Sasha Coffee]

Yummy yummy yummy, great food, lovely wine list. Probably a good place to go early week before the Friday night drunks get out and about.

[Sasha Coffee]

George is still running round Palazzo. Try it you will love the food and the service, if you don't want a real busy time I suggest lunch.

Yes I've been getting round the boards, its kind of amusing what is lurking out there in misinformation. Love the Morality of Prostitution one it give me a giggle.

[Mike Del]

Happy New Year, Sasha.

I see you have been around the other boards - appreciate your sound comments rather than the junk from the rest. Look forward to more insights this year.

Always wanted to try the Palazzo but never had time - is George still running around the place or has he slowed down or retired ?

[Sasha Coffee]

I haven't been here for ages but decided it was bout time I tried it again.

Cafe Valentino on Colombo St, north of the square.

Its still brilliant, lots of yummy pasta and great lamb. Wine list is good,
staff are nice looking and give great service with a smile and a sense of humour.

I also went to Palazzo recently, its seafood and is a Christchurch institution if you're into seafood. Service is always good here and the food is great, they have a awesome wine list. Its not overly expensive but not cheap either. The Italian waitor is hilarious and he still remembers my name even though I haven't been there for a year and he's spent 6 months home in Italy between then. Thats good service!

[Mike Del]

Simply because:

a) It shows you get out a lot; and

b) It makes for more interesting conversation; and

c) You can make a throwaway remark about a nearby brothel, and then neatly segue back into more about the restaurant

Look forward to more tips about CHC.

[Sasha Coffee]

fabulous result in Paris, fabulous result against the English. And I got laid.

Life is good.

Try Pedros Spanish Restaurant down on Worscester St as well. Thats my favourite place in Christchurch. Book early tables are hard to come buy.
Its still close to lots of brothels as well.

I wonder if its the restaurants or the brothels that I use as landmarks

[Excess]

... for the list and update, I've been exiled (happily) for too many years now from NZ but as I have been thinking about making a trip back and your info is useful and shall we say encouraging. Not bad result either last night in Paris - PDP, eh ? :-))

P.S. Sasha - you keep playing up girl, the alternative doesn't bear thinking about. Cheers

[Sasha Coffee]

While out playing up the other week went and had a bite to eat (soak some of the Sav Blanc0

Ended up a new bar in a little lane called Poplar Lane. Bar was called Red Jacks.

Food was awesome, service great and cool atmosphere.

For those of you that dont know Christchurch to well. Poplar Lane is an upcoming area just off Tuam St near the Atami.

There are 3 really nice bars there that have great food and good service. The under 20s haven't discovered them yet and so you can have a relaxing but fun evening and wander between the bars,

Then of course being situated where it is there are plenty of brothels within 5 minutes walking distance to take the edge off you as well.

[World Travel 69]

Lots of Massage Places in the Southern End of Manchester St., East of the Shopping Area.

1. Stacey’s Massage, Manchester St., near the Hotel Grand Chancellor. 163a Manchester St., 2nd floor, NZ$150. for an hour. http://www.staceys.co.nz

2. Atami Bath House, Strip Show and sex, 217 Tuam St., NZ$25. Cover. BYO booze. Great show. NZ$160. for half hour, $180. hour.

3. 423 Madras St., NZ$100. for 45 min.

4. L’Apartment, NZ$150. for an hour.

5. Givenchy’s, 284 Kilmore st.,

6. The Boutique Lounge,

7. Carlton Lounge (Massage), Salisbury St.

8. Marilyn’s,

9. Charlies, Wells St.


Out of Town

1. JoJo’s, 464 Worcester St.


Street Action

1. On Colombo and the northern end. of Manchester Street around Kilmore, NZ$30-100.


Newspapers

1. The Press, lots of ads.


Restaurants, Etc.

1. Canturbury Tales in the Crown Plaza

2. Hotel and Hays Restaurant just nearby were both excellent for food and service, though pricey.

3. Honey Pot Restaurant on Litchfield was an excellent place for breakfast.

4. The Loaded Hog was an excellent saloon and drew a young crowd after 9 in the evening. Sammies is a jazz cafe, very comfortable.

5. Winebagos serves weird pizzas (in terms of ingredients) with ear splitting music.

6. MyThai is crowded and not worth the effort IMHO.

7. The Copenhagen Bakery on Armagh Street is excellent for breakfast or lunch.

8. Two first rate Internet Cafe's on Armagh street not far from the Colombo intersection.

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