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How to solve the junk food problem
Romanian is seeking to become the first country in the world to impose a far-reaching tax on junk food.

<i>Bistro 222</i>, Ponsonby
Expect the expected and a lot of it at this recent addition to Ponsonby's eateries

Pizza-gobblers have superchef in tears
Like many a British star before him, Jamie Oliver found America a tough nut to crack.

Rendezvous on the menu
Young celebrity chef Grayson Coutts went for dinner with his visiting dad this week - but spoke of his dream that one day his yachting legend father would also meet his longtime partner, Andy Young.

Spotlight on detox diet
The extreme Lemon Detox Diet, popularised by singer Beyonce, is under investigation in New Zealand for promoting dangerous weight loss.

It's a Kiwi savalanche... and the Aussies love it
Sauvignon blanc has conquered the Australian market and almost single-handedly delivered a boom to New Zealand.

Weight Watchers backs McDonald's light options
It seems like an unlikely alliance, but Weight Watchers has backed three items on McDonald's menu.

It's too hot in Astle's kitchen for fat people or women
Masterchef guest star Tony Astle won't hire women or fat people in the kitchen of his exclusive Auckland restaurant.

Canapés steal the show
As london Fashion Week kicked off on Friday, it wasn't just the designers putting the finishing touches to their collections.

<i>Red Brick Kitchen & Bar</i>, Parnell
The opening of a new restaurant always fills me with a combination of anticipation and unease.

Flirt with tradition
Make it a Valentine's date to remember with friends at one of these Auckland restaurants.

City night market needs an owner
Auckland City Council is looking for someone to own and run a new night market in the city.

The caviar of vinegars
Connoisseur Claudio Stefani explains the distinguished business of making balsamic vinegar of Modena.

<i>Coco's Cantina,</i> Karangahape Rd
Ever since an after-function dinner before Christmas, we'd been meaning to revisit Coco's Cantina in Karangahape Rd.

<i>Yoke Har Lee:</i> Syrup-makers take a shot at big time
After taking on imported products, entrepreneurs are now keen to export.