The Otago restaurant and its host are world famous — the seafood for its freshness and the host for her good humour.

The look is the big drawcard for The Garden Shed. As the name suggests there's a botanical, rustic theme throughout the establishment.

I'm making a bit of a departure today by reviewing two products that have very few ingredients. No lists of additives to wade through today.

A low-calorie diet isn't necessarily a healthy and balanced diet.

Everybody loves a burger but it would seem that some love them more than most.

This is a Jervois Rd stalwart where diners chatter over plates of perfect Italian food while others extend happy hour out the front.

A big fall in the amount of beer available has lead to a 2 per cent fall in the size of New Zealand's alcohol supply last year.

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.

Try the flavours of Thailand: citrus, basil and coriander.

These cookies are incredibly popular with people who have bought them fresh-baked from the stores.

Joanna Hunkin reviews Bedford Soda and Liquor at Ponsonby Central.

Kiwi chef Peter Gunn has been crowned the winner of the Pacific round of the San Pelligrino Young Chef competition.

People associate the luxury of an expensive restaurant with sexual pleasure, while eating tasty food in a cheap diner is more likely to be compared with drug addiction and physical trauma, scientists found.

Peter Washer runs perhaps New Zealand's best known food truck, The White Lady.

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.

The history of tapas is contested, and they vary by region, but one thing if for certain, these Spanish bar snacks are always delicious. Anna King Shahab finds out more.

Our understanding of the foods we commonly eat is constantly changing - Dr Jocelyn Eason, shares 10 things we might not know about popular Kiwi foods.

I found these 'wonder noodles' at a New World supermarket and was overjoyed to find no MSG, no artificial anything, and natural tomato paste as flavouring.

The appeal of the crab eludes me: it's great food if you are lost in the wilderness and eating to survive, but at dinner it's less a dish than a test of one's dexterity and perseverance.

Pack up a picnic for lunch or dinner and head to one of our top five spots. We bet it will prolong your happy holiday vibes.

In Maketu, everything growing in the summer vege garden is an inspiration.

International al fresco dining phenomenon Diner en Blanc is returning to Auckland on Saturday night, bigger and brighter than last year's debut.

New Zealand pinot noir continues to collect rave reviews from every corner. Many of the star performers come from Central Otago.

Marooned and without a captain, the evening is rescued by perfectly cooked grilled turbot and delectable buttery sauced flounder.

Up early and looking for a new spot to dine this weekend? Check out this week's brunch review.

Peter Stewart is the founder of food truck business The Roaming Dive.

Steve Coppard is the founder of food truck business Rock Dogs. He talks with Caitlin Sykes about how he went from IT to hot dogs.

First drinks: Have to be a couple of pints if you're going out to this place. I went with the recommended beverage - the newish Haru

Nico Fini is the founder of food truck business Urban Escargot and talks to Caitlin Sykes about the pros and cons.