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86 STYLE | food<br />
Transport World<br />
Perhaps Invercargill isn’t the first place you’d think of<br />
going to get a dose of culture, but Bill Richardson<br />
Transport World (491 Tay Street) is well worth a<br />
visit. Established by a Southland family with a serious<br />
interest in wheels, Transport World has an incredible<br />
selection of vintage vehicles and old-fashioned petrol<br />
pumps. The in-house restaurant, The Grille, is a big<br />
part of the experience and popular with both visitors<br />
and locals. Showcasing the very best of New Zealand<br />
and Southland cuisine, a visit here is always memorable.<br />
Try the pancakes with Canadian maple syrup or the<br />
potato and pea gnocchi. Served with field mushrooms,<br />
spinach, walnuts and blue cheese, it’s positively divine.<br />
Image: Mr Red Light<br />
The 25th Nelson Arts Festival<br />
The Nelson Arts Festival takes place every spring, with a<br />
jam-packed programme of theatre, dance, circus, writers’<br />
talks, comedy and visual arts. From 18-28 <strong>October</strong>, this year<br />
marks its 25th anniversary, kicking off with the iconic Masked<br />
Parade and Carnivale with a theme of ‘discovery’. Following<br />
the parade, there is music, street performances and food stalls.<br />
A feast for the senses, the Nelson Arts Festival is a must. Our<br />
pick of the festival? Mr Red Light. It’s about a man who attracts<br />
bad luck, so, naturally, when he tries to rob a bank he fails<br />
miserably – and ends up in a pie shop dealing with three very<br />
uncooperative hostages...<br />
The Grille (Bill Richardson Transport World).<br />
Image: Transport World<br />
A Day at the Market<br />
We couldn’t forget Riccarton<br />
House & Bush and Dean’s Cottage,<br />
which was built over 175 years<br />
ago. The grounds are home to the<br />
Christchurch Farmers’ Market, a<br />
Christchurch institution that supports<br />
the best food growers and producers<br />
in the region. Take a tour of the<br />
historic homestead then pick up some<br />
fresh bread from Bellbird, some vegan<br />
cheese from Vegan Deli Diva, wine<br />
from Terrace Edge, plus plenty of<br />
other ready-to-eat goodies including<br />
pierogi from The Pierogi Joint.<br />
Riccarton House.<br />
Image: Ana Galloway
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