Grant Allen joins a select group of friends in welcoming Peter Gordon's new restaurant.

Buying supermarket own-brand products may save you money - but often means choosing something not made in New Zealand.

I have yet to meet a child who doesn't like a frozen cheesecake and, to be honest, they are very easy to prepare.

Nici Wickes visits new Chinese takeaway Bamboo Kitchen.

From duck confit to pappardelle, Nici Wickes falls for a new arrival in St Heliers

From tacos to tagines, the 2013 Viva Takeout Awards celebrate the tastiest fast food in town.

Stars are backing the blue tick, writes Grant Allen.

Reigning MasterChef winner Aaron Brunet is wowing diners with a $100-a-head meal at Auckland's swanky Euro Restaurant before he launches his own eatery.

What is it about the wine industry that attracts so many individuals with a sense of adventure and a penchant for chancing their arm?

Expect to squabble over the pork terrine at this cute French cafe.

An error with carton labels which stopped meat getting into China has led to about 240 workers being temporarily out of their jobs at a South Island freezing works.

Kids just love freshly cooked pancakes and they make a lovely family breakfast in the weekend served with maple syrup, lemon and sugar or fresh berries and yoghurt.

Meng Foon loves food. So much so that the Gisborne mayor has taken to posting on Facebook pictures of nearly every dinner he cooks, complete with commentary.

He came to New Zealand in search of a better life, and in return this immigrant gave the country better bacon.

Mayor of Gisborne Meng Foon cooks lunch for the ladies of the Gisborne Women's Institute. Mr Foon has gained a following on Facebook since he started posting a photograph and cost break-down of his evening meal under the title "Yummy In My Tummy". Most of Mayor Foons dinners can be made for under $5.

The duplicity in our food supply stretches far wider than most of us ever imagined. All sorts of common (and not so common) foods aren’t quite what they purport to be.

Nici Wickes stays up late to join the hungry revellers soaking up the atmosphere and food at a Ponsonby Rd diner.