Instagram-star soup tastes as good as it looks puzzling.

Italian food to make the heart sing pops up in the central city.

This week I've had a hankering for salubrious syrah and magical malbec.

When it was good, it was very good.

Upstage the other guests and bring these little beauties with you to your next party.

New eatery takes diners to the heart of the real Pacific.

What you read is what you get with this Greek-inspired menu.

New deli brightens up suburban shopping strip.

It's for those who accept that if you're going to eat, something must die.

Fine-dining ought to be a celebration that takes you away from the here and now.

Taking bookings - and correct orders - would add to the charm.

In a week of being so busy, it's heartening to know that tasty relief is at hand...

Brunch for grown-ups with a little 'je ne sais quoi'.

On the hospo merry-go-round that is Ponsonby, Prego rides on.

Downtown food goes uptown.

The discovery that Beirut does brunch is reason to celebrate.

Three cheers for the surroundings but shame about the food.

A rough start but shows great promise.

Tripping the not light but definitely fantastic for lunch.

Full marks for the view. The rest, not so much.

Busy, quirky cafe has plenty of potential for a lasting relationship.

I have three vices du jour - hence my virtuousness runneth over ...

Ravioli that's Sunday roast in a soup bowl makes the heart sing and the cockles warm.

Southeast Asia is well served in Birkenhead.

A new cafe warrants benefit of doubt when faced with a busy morning.

There might be buckets of 'fake' news out there, but these wine reviews are real.

Settle down at St Heliers' Porch Bar.

Want salubrious sipping for under $20? Step right over here...

Neighbourhood staple has solid presence.

Is pig's neck the new pork belly?