Sunday, May 24, 2026

Christchurch - To Eat 23May26 (Unknown Chapter Coffee Roasters, Pedro's House of Lamb, Belle(coffee-food-people), Texas Grill Christchurch)

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Unknown Chapter Coffee Roasters
(Recommended by Nurila B.Z)


This will absolutely be my go to stop over place before heading to the usual Supermarket run.
Ordered On:
23May26
The mains were spot on and generously portioned. Their uniquely flavored breads and muffins (Approx. NZD6) were amazing with the butter served table side and went beautifully with, in my opinion pretty New Zealand standard coffee. 
Food 4/5
Service na
Ambience 3.5/5
Value 3.5/5

Highly recommended for a Coffee and small pastry and/or looking for something heavier. Mains go for about NZD28+. Portions are generous and remember to request to warm up your breads and muffins. 
Click here for ABBA location of Unkown Chapter Coffee Roasters

Pedro's House of Lamb
Take-away-joint!




*Their Colombo Street is listed as a 'Restaurant'
but don't be fooled! Its only a three man counter seating.* 
Ordered On:
23May26

Fed 1 generously for NZD25
Food 3.5/5
Ambience na
Service na
Value 4/5
*Large hearty portions sized serving of meat*
Heard so much of this place from locals and others but worth traveling down just for this. Its very well cooked but its better to have this in addition to other things rather than a meal onto itself. 

The choicier portions especially with the spice rubs are great but nearer the thicker cuts it needs a little something more. Still good, but more of an accompaniment to a potluck meal or Sunday roast. They can sell frozen packs for reheats back home.
Belle
(Coffee-food-people)
Ordered On:
24May26
Regular Latte with Savory Jalapeno, cheese and bacon scone.
NZD13

Food 3.5/5
Service na
Ambience 3.5/5
Value 4/5
All for the views and vibes. Decent coffee. Their savory jalapeno cheese and bacon was nicely prepared and warmed on service. Good but Unknown Chapter Coffee reviewed above way better. 
Click here for ABBA location of Belle

Texas Grill Christchurch
Recommend by Vincent.T
Ordered on:
24May26
Jalapeno Poppers NZD18
Flintstone Steak NZD48
Rack of Ribs NZD60
*We went for the three most talked about the orders at the place*

*Jalapeno were nice but a little surprised with the smaller portion size.*
*Ribs kind of taste like coffee ribs. The bone in 400g Angus Ribeye cooked but had a light, irony undertone to it. *
Food 3.0/5
Service 3.5/5
Ambience 3.5/5
Value 3.5/5

Fed 4 with drinks at NZD45 each.
Looking for the pseudo cowboy experience, one could check out Texas Grill house. 

Christchurch - To Do 23&24May26 (St Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Christchurch Avon River & Botanic Gardens)

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Saturday City Freestyle Skateboarding




The vibes reminded myself of Caffined in Cairns (Click for check it out!)which sells custom Skateboard art in their unique Asian-fashion dishes. 

St Mary's Pro-Cathedral
(first visited on 14Nov25 & again on 24May26 for service)




Christchurch Avon River walk & Botanic Gardens


*Views along the Avon River*

*Check out the wild life in the Avon River!*
Canterbury Earthquake National Memorial along the Avon River.

Views at the Christchurch Botanic Gardens

Other fun memories from other Autumn trips
- Osaka castle. Picking up leaves for the shot. 21Nov18
- Manchester autumn leave colors. 26Oct24

Sunday, May 10, 2026

SFO - To Eat 09May26 (House of Prime Rib)

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House of Prime Rib


*Explore the grounds. Each room gives a slightly different vibe.*
Click here for ABBA location of the House of Prime Rib
A place that I've been meaning to come for a long time. Walk-ins are possible. The whole party needs to be there and for big groups, its best to arrive at doors open! We got in with a party of five on a Saturday.

Either try really early or for small groups/individuals it would be dining at the bar. 

*Bar dining*
ABBATip:
- The House of Prime Rib Cut is just the right thickness but its a heavy indulgent meal for most guys. This would be the perfect order for two ladies to share. Sharing comes at an additional USD10. Ask the servers what's the expected serving size for each of the cuts.

Ordered On:
09May26
The English Cut USD68.86 (about 350g) and King Henry VIII Cut (about 480g) to share with additional USD10 charge. 
*Salad is included. You only have to choose between baked potatoes or mash.*

*You can order to share at an additional USD10. Comes with your own portion of sides.*
Food 4/5
Service 4/5
Ambience 4/5
Value 3.5/5
Total Fed 5 very well 


USD90 and USD110 (shared) after tips and taxes. 
Finally able to try this amazing meal. The au jus with the meat hit the right spot with the condiments. Meat off the bones were the sweetest and the balanced well with the included sides. Mixed reviews on the creamed spinach but everything worked well together. The salad was more about the show than anything else.

Better than Lawry's and reminiscent of prime rib enjoyed at Stinking Rose. A great meal with all the ambience and can understand why this is a much beloved establishment. House of Prime Rib, must try!

You maybe interested in the Stinking Rose, another one of the long standing, popular establishment. 
Stinking Rose (SFO) - known for their garlic appetizer and awesome garlic ice-cream (must try even just for this). Their prime rib though good has unfortunately undergone shrinkflation. .