Matterhorn, which opened down an alleyway off Cuba St in Wellington more than 50 years ago, is such an institution in the capital that Fat Freddys Drop recorded their first album there.

It's St Patrick's Day on Tuesday and this year more than any other, beer drinkers are spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing how to celebrate.

Clams and tuatua make a seafood banquet all the better.

Jack Tame tries the flat white in an American Starbucks outlet.

Something wild, something wonderful and the much-anticipated release of a national treasure — March seems to be the month that keeps on giving ...

A Wellington restaurant specialises in temptingly priced small plates of authentic Italian fare.

A Welcoming cafe in Mt Wellington offers a menu and coffee worth a trek across Auckland.

In a swift response to the fruit fly no-go zones in and around its original Western Springs stomping ground, the 23rd Pasifika Festival moves to Manukau this year.

This is a good product. And it tastes great without too much salt, sugar or fat, writes Wendyl Nissen.

The South Island will soon see what all the fuss is about, with Lewis Road Creamery doing it's best to bring it's popular fresh chocolate milk to the people this winter.

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.

i never read the reviews on those dining-out sites. The opinion of a random, usually anonymous, stranger just doesn't cut it for me.

The season of succulent Bluff oysters kicked off this week, and we can't wait to slurp them straight from the sea-salty shell. The experts say they're the best Bluffies yet and the season looks promising.

What to do with an abundance of herbs now summer is at its end.

Fruit harvesting is a topical issue where I live. Once again, we're in the the eye of a biosecurity storm and troops of fluorescently clad officers are walking door to door to curb the spread of the dreaded Queensland fruit fly.

Plenty of new wine producers are vying for our attention. Meanwhile, the established “old guard” keep on doing what they know best — and getting even better.

Regatta drops anchor with one of the best views in town complemented by a nautical theme and satisfying seafood.

Binge drinking in men peaks at 25 before every day boozing starts later in life, says study. Similar patterns were found in women, but with less dramatic results.

Easter will be upon us soon, and that is why you can barely move in your local supermarket for chocolate egg offerings.

Malaysia has its Prosperity Burger, the Indians tuck into McCurry Pan and in Israel there's the ever-popular McKebab.

We decided to go with the Spanish spirit of the place and ordered a jug of white sangria. It was delicious - a colourful mix of strawberries, mint, orange, lemon, and cloves.

Behind the appeal of Indian food - what makes it so novel and so delicious - is also a stranger and subtler truth.

Facebook sensation Jas McPhee, author of the recipe book Feed a Family of 6 for Under $20, talks with Emily Simpson about success, poverty and her famous father.

We've all pondered if (and how) you can send food back. Lee Suckling susses it out.

New Zealand wine company Invivo is aiming to raise up to $2 million through the equity crowdfunding platform Snowball Effect.

The next time you reach for a snack, you may want to make it a handful of nuts because research shows they can reduce your risk of death from heart disease.

For at least one in four Kiwi coffee lovers, breakfast consists of a cuppa and no food, a new online survey shows.

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.

But why does being poor make you fat? Here's a thought: it could be a lack of personal responsibility, writes Rodney Hide.

Restaurants do write some dreadful tosh about themselves. "Quality ingredients" are always "freshly sourced" and "expertly prepared" (as distinct from second-rate stale crap carelessly chucked together, presumably).