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Embracing the Pinot Cousins
The Pinot ‘cousins’ Noir and Gris continue to be popular and finally it seems we’re discovering or re-discovering Riesling. Here are three excellent reasons to embrace them all.

Home sweet home in a wine barrel
Lance Redgwell admits it's still a pipe dream, but the Martinborough winery he manages could some day be producing vintages with a subtle, barrel-borne taste of native New Zealand timber.

Cook up a storm with Josh Emett + food news
Life & Style Editor Nicky Park dishes up NZ's latest Food News.

'Thin-shaming' Instagram trend
It seems that no matter what your size, you can come under fire - as a new Instagram trend dubbed "thin shaming" proves.

Jim Salinger: NZ wine must adapt to warmer world
Wine grapes are a climatically sensitive crop grown in a fairly narrow geographic range. Growing season temperatures for high-quality wine production are generally limited to 13-21C on average.

San Francisco: Pies that bind us
US-style pizza caught on here. Now Kiwis' on-the-go meal is doing the same over there, writes Megan Singleton.

Get your cooking mojo back
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.

RSA bristles over 'chewy meat' slight
The RSA has staunchly defended the quality of its food after it was called into question in a "tongue-in-cheek" advertisement by a trendy Auckland bar.

From Maketu to MasterChefs
Kasey and Karena Bird will share their recipes in a new, fortnightly column.

Josh Emett: Matches made in heaven (+WIN)
Michelin-star chef Josh Emett will be hands-on in your kitchen with his latest venture.

E for eeek: Eateries with poor grades
Popular ethnic restaurants, catering companies, sushi shops and butchers are among nearly 90 Auckland eateries with below par food hygiene.

Alexandra making delightful wines
Alexandra a tiny sub region of Central Otago has a number of the country's smallest producers who are making delightful wines that are well worth seeking out.

Brand new late night burger joint booming + food news (+WIN)
A brand new burger joint, new look chicken joint and a boutique wine festival are all on Nicky Park's radar this week.

Jamie: Women 'best' at BBQ
Standing over the charcoals with tongs in one hand and beer in the other has long been seen as a man’s domain. But according to Jamie Oliver, the true masters of the BBQ are women.

What makes the best in the hospo business?
We spoke to winners in what we consider a couple of the most personable categories, asking them what they think makes them them best in the biz.

Golden Dawn voted city's best
Ponsonby’s Golden Dawn bar has been voted the city’s best in the latest hospitality awards.

Sean Connolly: Best of British
Think English food is stodgy? The Grill’s Sean Connolly believes it should be regarded as food for the soul.

Undie gift for pizza survivors
A pizza claimed to be Australasia's hottest is being launched this month, and those who eat a whole one will get a free pair of underpants.