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Review: Woodpecker Hill, Parnell
Eclectic array of flavours and inviting, decor make for an entertaining night out at new 'Asian barbecue' eatery Woodpecker Hill
Eclectic array of flavours and inviting, decor make for an entertaining night out at new 'Asian barbecue' eatery Woodpecker Hill
The menu had us from the word go, when we spotted the instructions, sweetly cheesy, to “brunch and relax” or “best ugly bagel and smile”.
Laura Freeman puts to the test a once-popular Elizabethan recipe involving a hot spit and pepper.
These days we don't have much restraint when it comes to eggs made out of chocolate, but how many regular hen eggs are okay to eat?
Jamie Oliver has accused Gordon Ramsay of being consumed with envy over his multi-million success, which sees him worth almost twice as much as his peer.
Invivo Wines has become the first company in New Zealand to raise the maximum amount allowed through an equity crowdfunding campaign.
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The newest restaurant in Parnell achieved something special before even opening for business. Supplanting a pub charmingly called The Bog, it reduced by one the number of Irish bars in the world.
A popular salad and sandwich chain has been ordered to pull advertising for its top-selling hemp smoothie because it made it sound like the drink could get you high.
Pinot gris has proved an unstoppable force in this country. Our wineries now crush a whopping 24,000 tonnes; 1500 times the volume of 2005. But not all pinot gris is the same — some super-dry, right through to luxuriously rich, sweeter styles.
Ima’s soul food and convivial atmosphere will help transport you to downtown Tel Aviv.
The menu was exciting. Loads of dishes you won’t find elsewhere, as well as some of the standards, but with an interesting twist.
When I cooked this I knew something was up with the smell. And when I tasted it, it went straight into the bin.
We attempted to order a Bombay gin and tonic, as listed on the stained, dog-eared menu but were informed they didn't have Bombay Sapphire.
The world's most famous beef burger - the Big Mac - has inspired a new lifestyle collection including bed linen, pajamas, a dog coat and wallpaper.
Nutrition celebrities often promote "fad diets". In fact, they often demonstrate a misunderstanding of biochemistry and other basic nutrition science.
A freaky video of a cuttlefish dish in Japan has resurfaced and it's just as terrifying.
A secret laboratory at the chocolate maker’s headquarters in Bournville is where all the Cadbury magic happens.
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East meets east in the kitchen of the latest addition to the small eating-out precinct at the eastern end of Fort St.
A successful first-date location allows you to see if there’s a spark with someone, in a casual setting with flattering light.
Chocoholics rejoice — Easter is just two weeks away. Kiwis are set to devour more than 5 million chocolate sensations between now and then.
Every month it seems a new diet trend pops up, promising to answer all of our health, weight and bloating issues. Social media is awash with self-proclaimed health experts and celebrities with "revolutionary" theories about new ways of eating.
A popular fast food chain is in the gun after promising its hemp smoothies deliver a "potently healthy" hit.
Give your tastebuds an everlasting summer with these luscious, aromatic wines. Wild flowers, berries, citrus, stonefruit and spice — they’re all here in fine form …
Hollywood director James Cameron's latest venture is a new organic food store selling fresh produce from his Wairarapa farm.
The look is definitely set at 33RPM. Kaos is a homage to music and vinyl — there are LP album covers on the walls — and to 70s style, with the decor leaning heavily on retro furniture and fixtures.