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Kiwis vote choccie over Pav

Move over Pavlova - the humble chocolate cake is New Zealand's favourite.

Review: Madam Woo

Vibrant Malaysian offering from Top chef Josh Emett invigorates Takapuna.

Beware of the work vending machine

Office vending machines can be ruinous to waistlines, but an expert says choosing real foods limits damage.

Artist's luxury edible portraits

Portraits of Audrey Hepburn and Charlie Chaplin, views of Venetian canals or a growling lion, these artworks all have something in common outside hefty price tags - they're edible.

Review: The Parlour

If you're in this part of town and feeling peckish, The Parlour is worth a visit.

Wendyl Wants To Know: When life hands you lemon, honey and ginger

Getting down to the real juice about sugary drinks, cold pasteurised is as real as you get on a supermarket shelf, writes Wendyl Nissen.

Tots sent to weight loss class

Toddlers in Britain are to be referred to weekly weight-loss classes to curb rising obesity levels.

Three top weekend wines

While it's always a good idea to opt for a local offering, if you feel like treating yourself to a good bottle of red there's nothing stopping you from looking at old favourites and lesser-known lovelies from over the seas.

MKR's winning cooks finally step out

British besties Will Stewart and Steve Flood - aka My Kitchen Rules Australia's 'Gourmet Pommies' - dined at Auckland's Gusto restaurant last night.

New World Wine Awards

Dr Rowald Hepp, from Germany and Simon Nunns from Coopers Creek Vineyard in Kumeu are among 13 experts tasting 120 wines each over three days at one of New Zealand's largest wine shows.

Foods that aren't as good as you think

The reality is many items construed as healthy options are not even close. We give you the low-down plus our healthier alternatives.

Man finds meth in his milkshake

A man is suing an In-N-Out burger restaurant in California for allegedly spiking his milkshake with methamphetamines.

Alcohol through the eyeballs at new London bar

Alcohol enters the bloodstream mainly through the lungs but also the eyeballs. Guests are advised to "breathe responsibly."

In today's Bite: Winter seafood

Find all your favourite bits from today's Bite magazine online. Follow the hyperlinks in Jo Elwin's editor's letter and lose yourself in bite.co.nz.

Korean fare sure to tempt diners

A Korean grandmother is using secret recipes passed down from generation to generation in her family to share her culture in her adopted homeland.

Celebrating food with skill

The Auckland Food Show ended yesterday after four days of offering tips and serving delicious treats.

Restaurant review: Le Chef, Auckland CBD

Cosy French bistro offers rich, homely food.

Grease star releases own brand of wine for cancer campaign

Olivia Newton-John is releasing her own brand of wine to boost a cancer campaign.