Dessert hits the sweetest spot at this new seaside eatery.

This is what I call a decent Sunday lunch, and this is just the place to have it, writes Ewan McDonald

Transport your taste buds to Spain with tapas in Kingsland.

With calling a restaurant White Rabbit is that it sets diner up for a bit of magic

While the sun came out to play, a beach cafe's menu fails to step up to the plate.

Less-than-welcoming service sways the verdict of a one-man jury.

'The best fish I've had this year' and dessert built from scratch.

A touch of glamour hits an Avondale cafe's menu - and prices.

New cafe caters to the fit and the hungry - and to shoppers.

From champagne lovers to comfort eaters, everyone is catered for - repeatedly.

Ponsonby newcomer proves it can handle the heat of a busy day.

Ewan McDonald visits three new restaurants that are out to impress

Auckland has long needed a place where you can turn up at (almost) any hour for a coffee, a piece of pie or some turkey meatloaf - and The Fed ticks all the boxes.

Poutine, pickles and housemade everything at a delicious North American-influenced deli.

A brunch at the philanthropist's park proves less than perfect.

Why Lucky Lucky Dumplings? Well, for a start, you'll be lucky to find it.

Casablanca offered that spice on a cold, wet and windy Sunday morning.

Best use of quinoa in urban Auckland? The octopus dish at Gemmayze St.

This just in: crusts do not make your hair curly. According to science, it's the symmetry of your follicles, not the dry, chewy ends

Efficiency and plenty of choice are on the menu at this Milford cafe.

There's something for everyone at a St Johns eatery - including kale.

Takapuna eatery a far cry from its classy predecessor.

High expectations of a signature dish are left wanting.

Offerings from the sea - and more - hit the mark.

Alley food translates well to a sit-down Auckland eatery.

Vegetarian offering hits the mark for a different take on brunch.

Inexplicably slow service gets the evening off to a bad start.

Easy fare ticks all the boxes.

Korean street snacks as never before in Auckland.

Japanese eatery a welcome addition to Takapuna's Main Beach strip.