This restaurant used to do bookings for large groups only and you all had to pick and wear funny hats from hooks around the walls.
A digitally manipulated image of the window of the Two Fat Indians restaurant. The photographer comments, "These two fat Indians seem to have lost weight since the restaurant was closed due to earthquake damage".
Same view as a previous shot - taken in January 2011 after the block of buildings was demolished.
The site of my favourite Indian restaurant in Christchurch.
This restaurant expects to open again soon
Octagon Live Restaurant cordoned off after the earthquake.
Octagon Live Restaurant cordoned off after the earthquake.
A page banner promoting an article about damaged restaurants.
An infographic about restaurants and cafes in post-earthquake Christchurch.
Damage to the Octagon Live Restaurant covered by a tarpaulin.
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Demolition at Henry Africa's restaurant, Stanmore Road".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Demolition at Henry Africa's restaurant, Stanmore Road".
People eating at Kiosk 147 and the Scarborough Fare restaurant in Sumner.
Road cones on the road in front of Tiffanys Restaurant and Bar.
A large crack where the foundation of a building has moved away from the adjoining carpark. The photographer comments, "The gap between Robbies restaurant and bar in New Brighton and the car park after the Christchurch Earthquake".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The historic Godley House accommodation/restaurant at Diamond Harbour".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The historic Godley House accommodation/restaurant at Diamond Harbour".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "The historic Godley House accommodation/restaurant at Diamond Harbour".
A digitally manipulated photograph of the sign for the Boulevarde restaurant. The photographer comments, "The title is very appropriate as this restaurant was closed after the February Christchurch earthquake. The area has been cordoned off for ages now and everything will probably be demolished.
The outdoor seating area of the Santorini Greek Ouzeri Restaurant & Bar is fenced off.
The outdoor seating area of the Santorini Greek Ouzeri Restaurant & Bar is fenced off.
Fences around the Santorini Restaurant. In the front are some building equipments and materials.
Collapsed Caravan, Camping and Marine store, Westende Jewellers, and Alva Rados Restaurant in distance.
Damaged facade? That's the decorative mural of this restaurant located on Manchester Street in Christchurch!
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Major earthquake hits Christchurch. Red sticker on Thai restaurant on Victoria Street".
Glass panels with brass surrounds, stacked inside a building. The photographer comments, "These were brass dividers that were brought inside the building two years ago after the Christchurch earthquake. They have been sitting there abandoned in a restaurant that will be either repaired and reopened at a later date or demolished like the many others of its kind".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Families are taking refuge at Twiggers Restaurant at Addington Raceway".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Families are taking refuge at Twiggers Restaurant at Addington Raceway".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Christchurch Earthquake aftermath. Families are taking refuge at Twiggers Restaurant at Addington Raceway".
Photograph captioned by Fairfax, "Earthquake in Christchurch. Corner of Manchester Street and Worcester Street. Alva Rados restaurant".
