Celebrity chef Marco Pierre White has been wining and dining in Auckland this week, prompting speculation he will appear on the new series of MasterChef NZ.

Odette’s is a graceful swan of a place to dine in.

Dinner and a movie is the best way to spend a wintery evening during the film festval, writes Dionne Christian.

Veritas, owner of the Mad Butcher chain says it expects profits to rise, despite tough times for some of its independent store owners.

Tonight the All Blacks take on the Pumas, inspiring us to think about an Argentinian feast. It might not be do-able tonight, but the drool-worthy pictures are worth a browse anyway.

It's one of our best known retail chains, but for the Mad Butcher, these are challenging times. Christopher Adams investigates.

A New Zealand winemaker is recalling three of its products due to possible glass fragments in its pinot gris and sauvignon blanc.

A small Australian cafe has sent the internet in to overdrive, making magnificent milkshakes that are an Instagrammers dream.

To celebrate Bastille Day today, we asked charming French pastry chef, Guillaume Nicoli to tell us how to make the best croque monsieur ever.

Nicky Park finds five local French bakeries worth a visit.

A leading Pacific doctor is supporting calls for island countries to consider a fat tax on junk food to tackle the ticking time bomb of obesity in the region.

Fast food giant McDonald's will introduce free range eggs in all of its outlets by the end of next year.

The average price for 2 litres of blue-top milk was $3.36 in June, down 9.4 per cent from its peak in November 2014.

Celebrity chef blames Canterbury quakes and "impatient" Inland Revenue for the closing of her cafe and cook school.

If a bad mood has you reaching for the biscuit tin, watch out – they might not taste as sweet as you’re expecting.

A complaint against Burger Fuel has been upheld in part by the Advertising Standards Authority because of bad language used on a billboard.

Offering people choices is the answer, not bludgeoning them with the blunt stick of taxes, writes Kerre McIvor.

Put on your ‘meat-eatin’ shoes’ for a great meal out.

Paul Rudd was miserable to be around for a year as he embarked on a bland diet to get in shape to portray Marvel superhero Ant-Man.

The baker of the quintessential American treat has been turning down $2 billion offers from a pack of hopeful buyers.

The under-7s ban is backed by a top NZ restauranteur who says other diners must be considered as well as the tone the restaurant is trying to set.

Comfort food with Italian grace notes.

Invented in Naples, the pizza has become one of the world’s favourite fast foods. But for every good pizza there are many dozens of bad ones. Living’s restaurant reviewer, Peter Calder, checks out his top pizza picks in town.

In a not-so-trendy part of town is an eatery offering exciting modern European cuisine with flavours from Bangkok to Texas.

Devotees say raw milk is the ultimate health food. So why do scientists think it’s so toxic?

Embarking on Dry July or just want to lay off the liquor - here are our favourite bars for alcohol-free beverages.

Restaurant Brands is once again stoking speculation that it could bring Mexican chain Taco Bell to New Zealand.

WATCH: McDonald's is trialing a service of hash browns and hotcakes all day. Do you want the same here? We hit the streets to hear your views.

Auckland revellers intent on staying out until 6am will have a new nightclub to go to this weekend - but the catch is, it doesn't serve alcohol.