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Brunch: The Pah Cafe, Hillsborough
We came here because for some time we'd been meaning to visit the historic Pah Homestead in Monte Cecilia Park.
French wine commands respect: President Hollande
Unlike his predecessor, France's new president enjoys his country's wine - a spark of hope for the struggling industry.
Review: Lava Dining, Viaduct Harbour
The ambience of the new Sofitel hotel restaurant is such that it's easy to imagine you're eating abroad.
Review: The Refreshment Room, Titirangi
One of West Auckland’s best-kept secrets ticks all the boxes for an evening out.
Pub spy: Tyler Street Garage, Britomart
The first time I entered the Tyler Street Garage I thought I'd walked into an Irish police station. It was hectic.
Review: The French Cafe, Eden Terrace
The meals are superb but the added touches make a night at one of Auckland's best restaurants truly special.
Review: Cibo, Parnell
From the decor to the meal presentation and wait service, a Parnell restaurant has much to applaud.
Pub spy: The Villager, Remuera
I was worried when I stepped into The Villager, mostly because I saw two suits near the bar.
Review: Kazuya, Eden Terrace
The fare at Kazuya doesn't come cheap. But you get what you pay for and I don't begrudge a cent.
Fifteen dishes to make you swoon
Dining out at the best restaurants has inspired a top 15 pick of the best tastes too tempting to resist.
Review: Andres Restaurant, Parnell
Timing and service were issues in an otherwise tasty meal in a chic new Parnell setting.
Haunting aromas a reward when listening to the Hart
For a decade, 85-year-old Cliff Hart has been sending me obscure New Zealand wines from tiny, often undiscovered producers toiling away in the backblocks.
Fiction Addiction: Recommended read - The Taliban Cricket Club
One critic dubbed it "Bend it Like Beckham in a burka." A feel-good read that carries with it romance, humour and suspense, with a sinister twist.
Other Auckland cafes with eye-catching interiors
Here are four cafes which not only provide treats for your tastebuds, but, are a feast for your eyes too.
Brunch: The Rugby Buildings Cafe, Kingsland
We came here because as the brunch review 1st XV’s resident rugbyhead, I was deemed appropriate for an eatery parked opposite Eden Park.
Appreciating wines that aren't flawless
Sometimes it's the imperfections that can make a wine great.
Review: The Grove, Auckland CBD
One of Auckland's finest dining establishments proves yet again why it deserves its world class reputation.
Pub spy: Cornerbar, Auckland CBD
How could you not love a bar that serves home-made potato chips and Maggi onion dip?