There is something about the Gypsy Tea Room that makes me appreciate how much thought has gone into it.

Walking into the Northcote Tavern is like walking back in time.

A pureness within Irish whiskey is enough to warm any heart, says Don Kavanagh.

Danielle Wright gets a lesson in beer appreciation as she infiltrates a weekly meeting of the Hopful Thinkers.

Bart Burgers is the proprietor of the Whisky Shop in the heart of Auckland City, specialising in single malt whisky.

Imagine pressing a needle into a young walnut, feeling for the gentle release that signifies the nut is just green enough to be put to use in an old Italian recipe ...

Don't be shy to buy a round, lest your mates don't forget it, warns Don Kavanagh.

Someone asked me recently if I reviewed only good bars and I said no, I review whatever bars take my fancy and I'm very lucky that most of the time there is something to like about the places I pop into.

You'll be amazed at the reds the Aussies are churning out, notes Don Kavanagh.

It's fun watching singles from both genders out on the town, writes Don Kavanagh.

Alcohol contains calories so it pays to limit intake if you want to lose weight, writes Susan Edmunds.

Feeling parched? Auckland's North Shore offers up some atmospheric places for a cold one and a bite to eat.

There are some partnerships that simply cannot be torn apart: Starsky and Hutch, gin and tonic, roast lamb and mint sauce and, definitely, pirates and rum.

After searching for a decent drop, Kiwi decided to produce his own spirits.

There is something definitely odd about Ponsonby Rd that confuses me.

Hoodwinking diners into buying pricey wines puts Don Kavanagh's hackles right up.

Take Don Kavanagh's advice and get out, find a pub, and meet some sociable strangers.

The identity of the yeast that made cold refreshing beer possible has been a long-standing mystery.