A pending liquor licence and chilly dining room couldn’t detract from the outstanding Vietnamese flavours on offer.

Expert baristas bring passion and flair to a new venture north of the bridge.

Ahead of July's Bakels Supreme Pie Awards, Elisabeth Easther set off on her very own Great NZ Pie Trail and found out there's more to these humble treats than meats the eye.

If you made your own waffles you would need seven basic ingredients, not the long list on the packet of this breakfast treat, writes Wendyl Nissen.

A wooden rake mistakenly left in a duct contributed to a blaze that gutted the kitchen of one of Auckland's most popular eateries.

For all the things we post to Instagram, more telling are those that we don't and why. Emma Gleason unveils the things we never post.

Junk Free June joins the trend of coaxing people on a monthly mission. Here are some more for the suggestion box from Toby Manhire.

We're loving the new Outrageous Fortune prequel, Westside. To enjoy a taste of the west, try these three great cafes.

The vibe is relaxed and gets busy as the Saturday night crowd begins to emerge in Mt Eden.

An edible portrait printed on white chocolate adorning a waffle cone - the ice cream crafted as a salute to the transitioning former Olympian.

Auckland waterfront eatery Hammerheads collapsed last in April owing the taxman nearly $400,000, liquidators say.

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.

Gone too soon, Coco shut its doors in November after barely 18 months of serving its Vietnamese-inflected pan-Med food.

Restaurateur Nic Watt’s daughter helped create the exciting new Sunday brunch menu and kids’ entertainment area at Masu.

For my 50th birthday a few years ago I gave myself the gift of weight loss. By the time I shared a celebratory glass or five of bubbles with my girlfriends I had dropped two dress sizes.

Hands up if you know someone who's "gone paleo". Yep, thought so. This diet is like a new religion.

The Sawmill has a great range of craft beer brewed on site, and a more than decent wine list and cocktail menu, and the cheerful bar staff are always helpful in finding something to your tastes.

Ika’s delicious seafood and value for money will have you hooked.

The last time I came across these milk biscuits was at primary school in the late 60s, and my taste for them hasn't changed in the past 45 years, finds Wendyl Nissen.

Wine drinkers in the UK may face paying more for a glass of New Zealand sauvignon blanc.

The book was going to be published in hard copy by Pan Macmillan but was scrapped when health experts warned some of the recipes could harm infants.

When you reach Welcome Rock 800m above the homestead at Blackmore Station you can see why visitors are amazed by the breathtaking 360 degree scenery.

Want to dine out like a king, but worried the bill will see you surviving on Weetbix for the rest of the week? Fear not, writes Anna King Shahab.

The $3 million factory is being opened as Pitango increases production and looks to boost exports.

We’re keen travellers here at Bite so Lonely Planet’s latest book The World’s Best Brunches has been a welcome addition to the kitchen.

Menu at Wynyard Quarter restaurant is uninspiring.

Perfect pairings of classic dishes and classic wines.

Here are our top five restaurants for BYO alcohol.

New results from a nationwide survey show Kiwi women would most prefer cooking an indulgent meal for two during the chilly winter months.

Red, russet, carmine-coloured and crimson, earthy tones and splashes of spice — these arbiters of autumnal awesomeness will do more than fill your alliteration quota for the week ...