Here's the lowdown on what nominees Eddie Redmayne, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet will feast on at this year's Academy Awards after-party.

It's never too early to start a love affair with food.

If you feel the urge to adopt an organic vibe, embrace the Anzac spirit or immerse yourself in something unusual from Italy, I have just what you're looking for ...

Bucking the trend for eco-friendly lentils and smoothies, this 30-year-old venue is a meat-lover's dream.

A bit of a Remuera institution, Benson Rd Deli has been operating for more than 40 years, 20 with its present owner, and has a prime position on the roundabout intersecting Upland and Benson Rds.

This drink was introduced to me by my daughter on her 18th birthday, writes Wendyl Nissen.

A startup company has developed a new way to get your morning dose of energy, minus the crashes and jitters.

There's growing evidence that a lot of what is advertised as being 100 per cent parmesan appears to include wood pulp and other cheeses.

There's a lot of change happening in the fast food industry, here are some of the major trends you should know about.

Greg Fleming meets three Auckland chefs who share the books that have inspired their culinary journeys

What happens to your brain as you're eating that burger?

Lunches are now all about colour and style, with boiled eggs shaped like rabbits and cats, crafted sandwiches and a side of penguin-shaped sushi.

Fancy a beer with your Big Mac? There's just one catch.

British pubs, still reeling from cheap supermarket booze, face yet another competitor for their dwindling bar crowd: Starbucks.

A new study reveals how much damage sugar can do to the brain.

A report reveals the global struggle to produce enough of the sweet stuff.

Take the chef's word - he knows his stuff.

For most of us, an occasional meal of proper pasta prepared with lots of veges and a delicious sauce is a pleasure to be savoured, writes Niki Bezzant.

Degustation menu takes the stress out of the evening - in every way.

As Valentines approaches, many of us are looking forward to a romantic night in. And creating the perfect meal - rife with aphrodisiacs - can get us in the mood for love.

I would prefer a black pudding which was a little more than 49 per cent meat and I would prefer the meat to be pork, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Burger King is preparing to add hot dogs to the menu at its US restaurants.

Ever wondered what the random "big bit" at the end of chopsticks is for?

McDonald's marketing executives had a renowned chef make a five-course meal with the fast-food chain's ingredients and invited a group of food critics.

Will their new frozen treats spark a freezer frenzy?