Find all your favourite bits from today's Bite magazine.

Japanese eatery a welcome addition to Takapuna's Main Beach strip.

Warm spices turn veges into winter comfort food.

Studies have found when a food has a health claim on its label, people tend to assign extra health-giving properties to it.

When Richard Emerson sold his small Dunedin brewery to national giant Lion four years ago it took him well out of his comfort zone.

Make beautiful music with delicious dinner matches.

Proof that size is not everything but that flavour makes a winner.

Mike Jeffries on why he thinks New Zealand will be up for pigging out on bacon jam.

The board of fast-food operator Restaurant Brands has asked shareholders to approve an 18pc boost to its pool for directors' fees.

Steve Braunias, The man who ate Lincoln Rd, witnesses a shocking reality when he dines at BBQ Hut Nood Les for lunch.

Little Jimmy brings delicious food and an urbane edge to Epsom dining.

Some of your favourites may look innocent, but they could be more calorie-laden than you think. Here's how they rate.

Where does the best ramen in Auckland? The Viva team pick their favourites.

Jesse Mulligan joins the fans of fast-rising star Tiger Burger in Grey Lynn

Marlborough Wines Estates Group is expected to list on the NZX's alternative market, NXT, on Thursday.

A new survey reveals the psychological impact of starting your day with a coffee.

KFC fans are not impressed by the latest addition to the colonel line-up.

Apollo Taito is a sergeant in the NZ Army, an ambassador for animal rights organisation Safe and one of an estimated five Samoan vegans in the country.

Of all the technical gizmos that have been created in recent years to help keep us healthy, this one may just take the biscuit.

Mourning a bygone era? Fret not, big fat chardonnays are out there ...

Making a pot of soup on a Sunday afternoon is incredibly satisfying.

Excellent starters but for the most part it's characterless fare.

Eating broccoli twice a week could lower the risk of cancer, type-two diabetes and heart disease, scientists suggest.

Carting around a water bottle all day may not be doing you much good.

Bored with the red, white and pink options in the wine chiller? A Spanish company may have the solution for you: blue wine.

Naples, New Lynn-style: A mix of tradition and some extras hits the spot.

COMMENT: Give this one a miss if you're looking for a sweet treat for your child on a shopping trip and go for something a little more natural.

A peninsula eatery has potential once glitches are sorted out.

Steve Braunias has made it his mission to eat at each of the 55 food joints along the "soul-destroying" Lincoln Rd out in West Auckland. Will he survive?

Steve Braunias: The man who ate Lincoln Rd finds miserable noodles but friendly service at La Porchetta.