Canterbury Food

Many restaurants are concentrated on Colombo Street, north of Kilmore St., and on Manchester Street, south of Gloucester St. Vendors in Cathedral Square sell a range of kebabs and stir-frys around lunchtime; on weekends they take over a corner of the Arts Centre. The Pak ’N Save, at Moorehouse Ave. and Manchester St., is the only source for cheap groceries in central Christchurch. (Open daily 8am-10pm.) Fresh produce can be found at the farmers’ market at Riccarton Raceway. (Orange line on the metro from central Christchurch. Open Su 10am-5pm.)

Worcester Street And South

Honey Pot Pizza Bar, corner of Manchester and Lichfield St. (☎ 366 5853). This fully licensed pizza bar has a menu that puts a twist on traditional dishes. The apricot lamb burger ($15.50) and chicken ...more

North Of Worcester Street

Santorini Greek Ouzeri (☎ 379 6975; www.santorini.co.nz), Cambridge Terr. at Gloucester St. A fun-loving family restaurant with platters of Greek specialties like souvlaki, moussaka, and paidikan ...more

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