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![Pub spy: Thyme, Takapuna](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Pub spy: Thyme, Takapuna
Now before you get all excited and accuse me of muscling in on a restaurant reviewer's job, I am talking specifically about the bar adjoining this rather lovely restaurant on the first floor of the Spencer on Byron hotel.
![Review: Deep Creek Brewing Co, Browns Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Review: Deep Creek Brewing Co, Browns Bay
On a cold and blustery Tuesday evening, the Deep Creek Brewing Company (or Deep Creek Brews and Eats, as the sign reads) was doing a brisk trade.
![Art for sale: Auction market defies the downturn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Art for sale: Auction market defies the downturn
Hard times haven't deterred auction-goers from putting up their hands to buy art, reports Lesley Springall
![Brunch: Palette Cafe, Greenhithe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Brunch: Palette Cafe, Greenhithe
We came here because its previous incarnation as restaurant Collins House was a fine one, and we like keeping an eye on what’s new in our neighbouring Greenhithe village.
![My Auckland: Albany](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
My Auckland: Albany
Long Bay College student Brad Chamley (17) is performing in the Class Comedians' Graduation Showcase today at 3pm, as part of the 20th NZ International Comedy Festival.
![Birkenhead: Sweet as](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Birkenhead: Sweet as
Great scenery and a dollop of sugary history; Liz Light takes an autumn walk in Chelsea Heritage Park.
![Weekend leisure: Fossil hunting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Weekend leisure: Fossil hunting
Dionne Christian and her family rummage around in nature's past on a fossil-hunting expedition.
![Audience with North Head's big gun](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Audience with North Head's big gun
Auckland's historic hill-top defences are more accessible than ever, finds Jim Eagles.
![Brunch: Cafe French Rendez-vous, Takapuna](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Brunch: Cafe French Rendez-vous, Takapuna
We came here because we'd heard the Pumphouse theatre's cafe had changed hands and it was a lovely day to enjoy the lake.
![Brunch: Calliope Road Cafe, Devonport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Brunch: Calliope Road Cafe, Devonport
We came here because we were on an expedition to Devonport and decided to try this cafe away from the main thoroughfare.
![Brunch: Swiss Bakery Patisserie & Cafe, Milford](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Brunch: Swiss Bakery Patisserie & Cafe, Milford
Heading over the Shore? Why not pop by to the Swiss Bakery for pastries and divine coffee.
![Auckland: Round we go on the Shore](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Auckland: Round we go on the Shore
A restorative seaside ramble loops the loop from Narrow Neck.