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Stern advice about restaurant etiquette.

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S.P.Q.R, hallmark of Auckland dining and Ponsonby road staple for over twenty years, publishes the cookbook S.P.Q.R with the restaurant's recipes, photographs and, republished here, a tribute written by Simon Farrell-Green.

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Craft beers are gaining in popularity here and around the world. As a result, some brewers are steering away from traditional ingredients, opting instead for unique (and wacky) flavours.

Embrace the plentiful bounty from flourishing vege gardens and local markets with simple, fresh and delicious recipes

Makes 1 x 22cm tart. Shortcrust pastry: 180g butter. 240g plain flour. ½ tsp salt. ¼ cup iced water.

Serves 4. 1 large Australian mango. 24 fresh cherries, plus 12 to serve. ½ cup ginger wine.

Serves 4. This needs to be made at least 12 hours in advance, 24 is preferable.

Growing up in Wellington on traditional Kiwi cuisine of roast lamb and vegetables made me a most unlikely candidate for feats of culinary daring.