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How to dine out and keep everybody happy
Taking the kids out for dinner doesn't have to be a traumatic - or dull - experience marked by bad food and service, discovers Virgil Evetts.

Auckland Food Show: A taste of what's on offer
Eveline Harvey takes a look at some of the treats being dished up at this year's show.

Weekend leisure: Costume drama
Melanie Cooper meets a group of Aucklanders dedicated to bringing the past to life.

Top Muddle: It's all about a thick skin
This week the eight remaining top model contestants learn that requires a thick skin.

Jennifer Buckley's favourite things
Auckland Art Fair founder Jennifer Buckley believes art is the domain of all. Here she shares her own unique aesthetic.

<i>Kura Sake Bar</i>, Auckland CBD
Descend the stairs to a cosy, intimate space and fill up on delicately delicious Japanese fare.

One Tree Hill team takes the biscuit
One Tree Hill College's superiority in making biscuit towers is undisputed.

<i>Page's Grill & Bar</i>, Kingsland
On the strength of its performance on a recent midweek evening, Page's is going to have to lift its game.

Auckland Restaurant Month - easy on the pocket
Today marks the start of the inaugural Auckland Restaurant Month, an 18-day event involving more than 60 central city eateries.

<i>The Wharf</i>, Northcote Pt
Tucked below the harbour bridge is a function venue which opens its doors to the public for a short season.

The dish: An Italian dining experience
Throughout the coming months, Otello's, the makers of fabulous authentic Italian sausage and salamis, are offering a Giro D'Italia (Tour of Italy) in our city.