Diabetics who are eating their own food in a restaurant "should advise the staff first".

Restaurant business is booming, but will there be enough staff?

Paula Bennett says New Zealanders should be saying thank you - with their wallets.

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.

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.

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.

Recently released industry statistics show the country's pubs and bars have an average 100 per cent mark-up across food and drink.

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.