Even though the city continues expecting a fresh gastronomic boom which other New Zealand towns and cities have already seen, people coming to Christchurch for the rebuild are going to be very pleased with the hospitality possibilities. Expect typical European in addition to New Zealand dishes, made from good quality produce, with a range of eating places featuring a comprehensive wine collection. Christchurch preferences also seem to be changing, as increasing numbers of individuals arrive from offshore to aid with the rebuild of the city. For this reason the foreign food cart movement is appearing popular as are restaurants specialising in Chinese, North African and Middle Eastern food which includes Burmese, Thai, Moroccan and Afghan.
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