Cityscapers, it’s time to put on your food critic hats, because The Christchurch Food Chase for 2019 is officially cooking with gas!

The Christchurch Food Chase challenges the good people of Ōtautahi to eat their way around as many listed restaurants as possible, feasting on each venue’s Food Chase Dish, before going home to give it a rating out of five.

By the end of the chase, which runs from August 1–31, we’ll know what the city’s favourite dish is.

Botanic is serving up a Smoked Duck Breast Salad, Universo has an Akaroa Salmon Hash and Welles Street is putting on a Middle-East Feast. The Fermentist, Rollickin Gelato Café and Miro are among some of the other names participating.

Eight special events will also take place throughout August, ranging from a six-course degustation to a family-style vegan lunch with Vanessa Ortynsky and a Jurassic Park outdoor movie night hosted in partnership with The Boneline winery.

Scroll down to check out the impressive 2019 dish list.

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DISH LIST

ARBO – GREEN HERBED EGGS AND HAM HOCK HASH: Shredded ham hock and bacon potato hash with poached eggs and green herb chipotle mayo ($18)

BACON BROS BURGERS – DAENERYS STORMBORN: A tasty burger with chicken, bacon, avo, cheese and maple syrup, 20x Spicyboys hot sauce and jalapeño for that dragon fire effect ($16)

BARBERRA – SHREDDED DUCK SALAD (OR TOFU (V)): Hoisin duck, salad greens, tomato, citrus, herbs, pickled fennel, red onion and herb dressing (GF) (DF). Available at lunchtime Tuesday – Friday ($27)

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HOROPITO ASH RUBBED VENISON: Horopito ash rubbed venison, horseradish, smoked beetroot, pumpkin, shallots, orange reduction and leaves. Available at lunchtime Tuesday – Friday ($27)

BELGIAN BEER CAFÉ TORENHOF – GENTSE WATERZOOI / WATERZOOI A LA GANTOISE: Succulent free range braised chicken in a light white sauce with fresh root vegetables and salted potatoes ($28)

BOO RADLEYS – SURF ‘N’ TURF SIRLOIN WITH MAPLE SRIRACHA SHRIMP: Angus sirloin surf ‘n’ turf with maple sriracha glazed shrimp, mixed lettuce salad with lemon dressing, and a side of sweet potato fries ($28)

BOTANIC – SMOKED DUCK BREAST SALAD Smoked duck breast served with witloof, mandarin, quinoa, cranberries, nuts and seeds ($26)

CAFE 1851 – KOMBUCHA CRUNCH: Kombucha poached apple with quinoa, chia, medjool dates with hemp and flax seed crunch ($15)

CRAFT EMBASSY – CRAFT CHASE BURGER: Two beef patties, smoked cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, beer BBQ sauce, mustard sauce, roquette and deep fried pickles ($22)

THE FERMENTIST – KIMCHI AND VEGE CHORIZO PIZZA: House made kimchi and vege chorizo on a pizza ($22)

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TASTING PLATTER FOR 2: Highlights of The Fermentist menu ($20)

FOUNDATION CAFE – CRISPY SEARED AKAROA SALMON: Seasonal and fresh crispy seared Akaroa salmon, roast beetroot and fennel with a green olive and caper salsa verde ($26)

FRANCESCA’S ITALIAN KITCHEN – CARBONARA: Carbonara with pancetta, egg and pecorino. Available at lunchtime ($15)

THE GOLDEN LOTUS – SIZZLING PORK WITH GARLIC AND PEPPER: Succulent pieces of pork tossed with vegetables paired with house made sauce topped with fried garlic and pepper (18)

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AMOK CURRY WITH SEAFOOD: Steamed in banana leaves, a combination of lemongrass, kaffir lime, curry paste and coconut, served with a side of rice ($22.50)

GOOD HABIT – MISO GLAZED AKAROA SALMON: Japanese inspired Miso glazed Akaroa salmon with sticky rice, fresh and crunchy Asian raw veg ($26)

LITTLE NEIGHBOURHOOD – CHICKEN TERIYAKI PIZZA: Roasted teriyaki chicken with onion, green peppers, carrots, parsnips and roasted sesame seeds on a herb and garlic butter base ($22)

MAISON DE CREPES – BEOUF BOURGUIGNON CREPE: An organic buckwheat crepe served with a traditional French dish of beef cheeks slowly cooked in rich red wine and vegetables plus crunchy garlic potatoes ($24)

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TIRAMISU CREPE: A delicate soft crepe with coffee and Kahlua soaked sponge cake, marscapone whipped cream and an espresso chocolate sauce ($16)

MARKETPLACE RESTAURANT – MARKETPLACE VENISON RIBS: Smoked Mountain River venison ribs with roast Jerusalem artichokes, brussel sprouts and agrodolce ($35)

MIRO – BEEF CHEEK: Beef cheek with potato and leek cake, gremolata, shallot jam and pickled kohlrabi (GF, DF) ($26)

ROLLICKIN GELATO CAFE – LOVE YOU LONG TIME: Warm extra fudgey mega chocolate brownie laced with black doris plum cheesecake, topped with your favourite scoop and dribbles of saucy yummy plum ($14.50)

SAWYER – CHOCOLATE AND PEAR TART: Chocolate and pear tart with crème fraiche and caramel ($10)

SOUTHSIDE SOCIAL – HOISON DUCK OR BEEF HASH Hoisin duck or beef (vegetarian version with tofu avl on request), pan fried potatoes, kimchi hollandaise, shallots, chilli, herbs and fried eggs (GF) ($24)

SUGARHORSE BAR & EATERY – TEQUILA LIME CHICKEN: Chicken breast marinated in tequila & lime served with wilted spinach on fried potatoes, topped with a mango and avocado salsa ($23)

UNIVERSO – AKAROA SALMON HASH: Hot smoked Akaroa salmon, fennel, peppers, spinach, crisp potatoes, chives and a poached egg ($23)

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FARM TO TABLE HOGGET: From Stonyhurst farm in Cheviot, Moroccan spiced tagine, dates, saffron, coriander, almonds, homemade flatbread and hummus ($30)

UNKNOWN CHAPTER – SMOKED SALMON TOSTADA: Cold smoked Akaroa salmon, crispy tortilla, avocado, chilli lime mayo with charred corn and coriander slaw ($21.50)

WELLES STREET – THE MIDDLE-EAST FEAST Middle Eastern styled beef nachos (fatteh) topped with garlicky tahini-yogurt sauce, red pepper, pomegranate, pine nuts and fresh mint ($20)