Great plates: The hunt for Auckland's 100 defining dishes
The public will be asked to help choose 50 iconic meals at Auckland eateries.
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1000 hospitality jobs already gone, more feared as lockdown bites
Restaurants and cafes fear for their future during another lockdown.
'A tidal wave': Bar owner describes how busy post-lockdown has been
A business owner says things are looking up for him but that can't be said for everyone.
'Massive impact': Kiwi chef's plan to tackle habit hurting our restaurants
It can cost restaurants thousands - leading to a call to pass some pain on to diners.
National MP flouts social distancing, labels 'St Jacinda's' rules rubbish
Northland MP Matt King dismisses social distancing rules, says NZ not 'Nazi Germany'.
Struggling businesses offered food delivery helping hand
Businesses in the hospitality industry are struggling with the impacts of Covid-19.
Uber Eats slammed for not reducing charges to restaurants and cafes
Due to the Covid-19 impacts, 20 per cent of the industry in New Zealand may never reopen.
'Hospitality is in crisis,' Epidemic Response Committee hears
Covid-19 is a catastrophe for the hospitality sector, the Restaurant Association says.
Coronavirus: Hundreds of hospitality businesses on brink of collapse
Restaurant Association calls for $500 wage subsidies.
Diabetic's BYO dinner row: Restaurant Association weighs in
Diabetics who are eating their own food in a restaurant "should advise the staff first".
Restaurants enjoying taste of success
Restaurant business is booming, but will there be enough staff?
Should tipping in NZ be mandatory?
Paula Bennett says New Zealanders should be saying thank you - with their wallets.
Cheap eats could spike prices
Thousands of Kiwis are cashing in on daily deals and voucher specials to eat out for less - but there's a warning: the offers may force up prices.
Cold food becoming a hot trend
Restaurateurs have been quietly watching what you eat, collating a new report on the hottest trends in dining out. Here's a sneak preview, courtesy of Joanna Mathers.
No holiday surcharge, but....
Public holiday surcharges seem to be on the decline at Auckland eateries, but an industry insider says establishments are compensating by raising prices year-round.
Cheeky prices for a pint
Recently released industry statistics show the country's pubs and bars have an average 100 per cent mark-up across food and drink.
Add the buzz - cancel the bookings
Booking a table at one of the city's hottest restaurant was once the way to impress friends. Now it's getting a seat within an hour of arriving.
<i>Steve Mackenzie:</i> Why surcharges are not newsworthy
Don't like surcharges? Vote with your feet, says Restaurant Association chief executive Steve Mackenzie.