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.

Three New Zealand wines seeking points of difference while retaining those elements you expect to find in wines you particularly enjoy.

Succulent steak, beautifully cooked every time, is one of life’s simple pleasures — and a tradition for the patrons at Jervois Steak House.

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.

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.

Kiwis' consumption of health-giving fruit and vegetables is thought likely to have dipped further during the past 12 months because of a 7 per cent price rise.

Whether you can name one of her recipes or not, you know who Annabel Langbein is. She's the TV cook living the sweet life on the shores of Lake Wanaka.

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.

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.

If you think you're doing a restaurant any favours by ordering dessert, you might want to think again.

Giuseppe Nocca says church records from the Dark Ages in Gaeta, Lazio, are the earliest reference to the classic Italian dish.

Otis and Sarah Frizzell own The Lucky Taco food truck business. Caitlin Sykes talks with Sarah about the pros and cons.

The researchers believe their findings could help in the battle to curb the world's growing obesity problem.

Philip and Hannah Hutton, owners of The Great New Zealand Christmas Cake Company and Gifted, talk about working from home.