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

Don Kavanagh: That rare old mountain dew
A pureness within Irish whiskey is enough to warm any heart, says Don Kavanagh.

Weekend leisure: Hoppin' mad for beer
Danielle Wright gets a lesson in beer appreciation as she infiltrates a weekly meeting of the Hopful Thinkers.

Taste of NZ: Five minutes with ... whisky guru Bart Burgers
Bart Burgers is the proprietor of the Whisky Shop in the heart of Auckland City, specialising in single malt whisky.

Artisans: Distilling the essence of Kiwi flavours
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 Kavanagh: Shout, shout, let it all out ...
Don't be shy to buy a round, lest your mates don't forget it, warns Don Kavanagh.

Pub spy: The Albion Hotel
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.

Don Kavanagh: Cheap ... but not nasty
You'll be amazed at the reds the Aussies are churning out, notes Don Kavanagh.

Don Kavanagh: The young and the feckless
It's fun watching singles from both genders out on the town, writes Don Kavanagh.

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

Five of the best: Watering holes on the Shore
Feeling parched? Auckland's North Shore offers up some atmospheric places for a cold one and a bite to eat.

Artisans: Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum
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.

Success: Schnapps maker toasts overseas sales
After searching for a decent drop, Kiwi decided to produce his own spirits.

Don Kavanagh: Bait and switch
Hoodwinking diners into buying pricey wines puts Don Kavanagh's hackles right up.

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

Key to cold beer revealed in study
The identity of the yeast that made cold refreshing beer possible has been a long-standing mystery.