MKR judges competing for dining supremacy in Auckland.

So far, Yamamoto has reviewed 5653 types of instant noodles through texts and videos offering details as he goes.

Debate in the US is growing - does tipping lead to fewer good restaurants?

Customer service far outstripped kitchen's offering.

A river cruise through the rich dairy country of Normandy has Pamela Wade all at C.

The asparagus season is short and sweet, so make the most of it.

If your Bellini-making skills aren't up to scratch (hey, getting the right ratio of prosecco to peach puree can be a chore), then ditch the extras and stick with the sparkling. Where these three stunners are concerned, less is most definitely more.

Lebanon, pre-civil war, is the theme behind this sophisticated new Auckland dining locale.

You can still order a minke steak in Norway, a fact that upsets some locals, writes Grant Bradley.

One of my favourite desserts is a sort of Eton mess where you bash up some meringues and sprinkle them over icecream and strawberries or fresh fruit.

The menu is the sort that makes you want to return again and again, just so that you can try everything.

Three major companies work on reducing salt and sugar and increasing fibre to gain better ratings.

Manuka Honey producers are seeking to trademark the name is no surprise given that the manuka brand has been a victim of its own success over the years.

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, so they say. But what about when life gives you 100ha fires?

Late-night Maccas runs and kebab stops prove too tempting for some, claims survey.

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Sid Sahrawat's modern Indian restaurant, Cassia, in Auckland's Fort Lane, draws on his cultural heritage growing up in India, as well as his flair for flavour and passion for New Zealand products.

One mouthful is all it took and the Marlborough sauvignon blanc legend was born. By Joelle Thomson.

For 100 years, the Babich family have stayed true to the ideals of their patriarch.

Portion creep is partly driven by marketing: we perceive a larger serve to be better value.

As recently as the 1970s, Beirut was where Europe and Asia met and danced in the streets. The great writer James Morris wrote in the

Make your meals match the light, fresh spring air.

The second season of My Kitchen Rules New Zealand debuts tomorrow night. Living talked to two Group One teams.

Don't leave them just for dessert time. With their luscious, saucy, high-impact flavours and lighter levels of alcohol, sweet wines can be embraced any time of day.

Fresh blue cod, not often seen in Auckland, is the star at a new Federal St venue.