Christchurch, New Zealand
Pub Grub
Dined
in August 20th, 2014
A few nights in Christchurch had gone by. My crew and I were
heading south to Antarctica working at McMurdo Station on Ross Island, but we were delayed due
to bad weather. As we walked down the sidewalks, zigzagging through the maze of
construction since the city was still rebuilding from the earthquakes, we came across The Pegasus Arms Pub
and decided to try it out.
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Exceeded
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2 stars
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Above average
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1 star
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No star rating
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Basic,
poor, or appalling
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Overall Star rating by
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2 of 5
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Quality of food:
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6 of 10
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Presentation:
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6 of 10
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Wine selections by
region:
Scroll below the main review section to see the tasting
notes of the wines chosen.
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Old world:
1.
France:
Champagne
New World:
1.
New Zealand: Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne,
Hawke's Bay, Northland, Kumeu, Waiheke Island, Wellington, Nelson,
Marlborough, Canterbury, Waipara, North Canterbury, Wirarapa, and Central Otago
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Customer service:
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5 of 10
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Ambiance:
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7 of 10
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Corkage fee’s:
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American Restaurant standard is $25.00 per bottle
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Restaurant style:
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Casual
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Dress code:
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Casual, or Conservative attire
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Reservations:
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Not Required
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Walk-ins:
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Accepted
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Child policy:
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The Restaurants reviewed on
this site may have a child’s menu or cater to them; however for full
enjoyment of food and wine, it is recommended for children not to be in attendance.
Hire a Babysitter. See Alinea Baby Gate,
god I love Alinea.
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Cuisine style:
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Pub, Seafood, New Zealand (Kiwi), & Vegetarian
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Music styles:
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Background instrumental
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Experiences:
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Great outdoor dining, Rustic, Trendsetting, Tourist
grabber, and a Neighborhood gem.
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Gratuities:
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Industry standard is 18-20% added to parties of 6 or more
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Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
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Parking:
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Public lot, or street parking
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Transport options:
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Bus, taxi, limousine, personal vehicle, and walking
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The restaurants reviewed on
this site may have Wi-Fi, but do not require you to go online, because the
excitement of the food and wine alone will keep you too entertained instead
of checking your social media and emails.
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Noise level:
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Medium, to Loud
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Smoking:
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Nonsmoking restaurant, but a smoking patio
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Patio:
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Yes
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Food price per person
(Excluding tax & gratuity)
Price chart:
$£€¥ - Under 50.00
$£€¥ x 2 - Under 75.00
$£€¥ x 3 - Over 100.00
$£€¥ x 4 - Over 200.00
$£€¥ x 5 - Over 400.00
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My food bill:
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Currency:
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Country :
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Price chart:
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$ 53.00
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New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
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$$
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$ 38.42
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United States Dollar (USD)
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£ 25.57
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Great Britain Pound
Sterling (GBP)
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£
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€ 33.97
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European Union
(EUR)
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€
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$ 48.33
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Canadian Dollar (CAN)
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$
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$ 49.46
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Australian Dollar
(AUS)
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$
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¥ 235.87
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Chinese Yuan
(CNY)
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¥¥¥¥
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notes.
Main review:
When we first came in, we didn’t have reservations, and it
was a weekend so it may be recommended to get them in advance. We started by
sitting outside on the patio, which was only half full, but loaded with
smokers, so we came back inside to wait for a table, which was only another
fifteen minutes. The menu was very typical to an upper scale pub with starters,
salads, and entrée’s raising from pies, steaks, fish, and burgers. I started
with a glass of Isabel Estate Chardonnay (Scroll
down below the main review to see wine tasting notes)
while looking over the menu.
I decided to start with the Mini Pulled Pork Open Pies, served
with an apple and currant chutney, six to the order over a bed of greens, and
very tasty (pictured above). Another member of the party had their Homemade Samosas, with spiced
Kumara and chickpea filling, served with a citrus and mint yoghurt dipping
sauce. It was a nice presentation with three to the order.
Other starter selections included Salmon and Beetroot Gravalax,
Kilpatrick Grilled Mussels, and some whole Po Boy Garlic Bread, which by name
alone sounded interested, but nothing like the Cajan roots of the name,
(pictured below).
For Entrees I kept it simple and had the Pegasus burger with
French fries and a house aioli, a small burger, but filled with fresh veggies,
sautéed onions and fried onion rings.
One other person with me enjoyed the Grilled Sirloin Steak,
about 200 grams, served with fries and a crisp green salad, with Peppercorn
sauce.
Other selections on their menu included Smoked Fish and
Mussel Pie, Slow Braised Beef and Barley Pie, Fillet Mignon, Fish and Chips
like every pub should have. Stuffed Free Range Chicken Breast, Slow Braised
Pork Belly, and Blue Cheese and Pine Nut Stuffed Portobello’s for the
vegetarian/vegan crowd. Another thing I liked about their menu was that it was
labeled for certain allergens like gluten free, vegan or vegetarian, and so
forth. I don’t have allergens to food, but it is good to see for those that do.
Besides there is an old American Indian saying of where the word vegetarian
comes from, because it is an American Indian word, that means “him…bad
hunter!!!” LOL.
This Restaurant reminds me of:
The Pegasus Arms was a nice little spot to enjoy some pub
grub on a finer scale, and I would compare their food to The Lobby Bar and Bistro, in
Atlanta, Georgia, or the Bistro at Biltmore, in Asheville, North Carolina. I
would return.
Other Christchurch favorites:
The Cheesemonger
The Brewers Arms
Cost of wines and other
alcoholic beverages in USD:
$22.00
Tasting Notes:
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Wine & Grape:
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Nose (Bouquet):
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Palette Experience:
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Aromas of Mexican orange blossom and white rose
intermingle with hints of brioche and wet stone
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The palate is smooth and creamy and displays tight
minerality and a focused acidity. All this pulls together to give the wine a
corseted structure and great length.
Slow to release its delicate character, but definitely worth the wait.
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Wine Regulatory:
Other trending wines on Wine,
Dine, and Play:
Gustavo Winery, in Napa
Steenberg Vineyard, in
Constantia, South Africa
Jonata Winery, in Santa Barbara
Restaurant address:
14 Oxford Terrace, Christchurch Central
Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
Neighborhood:
Downtown
Cross streets:
Antigua Street & Montreal Street
GPS Coordinates:
Latitude: -43.534865
Longitude: 172.627841
Contact Information:
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Maître d, reservations:
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+03-366 0600
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Hours:
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Monday
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10:00 am–11:00 pm
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Tuesday
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10:00 am–11:00 pm
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Wednesday
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10:00 am–11:00 pm
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Thursday
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10:00 am–11:00 pm
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Friday
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10:00 am–11:00 pm
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Saturday
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10:00 am–11:00 pm
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Sunday
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10:00 am–11:00 pm
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Standard Time (GMT +12:00)
Review by:
Chef Sean Overpeck (CFE) Next to the Icebreaker The Polar Star
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Chef Sean cooks for soldiers in Afghanistan, 2012:
"Culinary perfection
consists not in doing extraordinary things, but in doing ordinary things
extraordinarily well."
TTFN
