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Brunch review: Cafe L'affare
A favourite capital roastery and cafe makes its mark in Newmarket.
A favourite capital roastery and cafe makes its mark in Newmarket.
Soul food haven delivers - as long as you don't ask too many questions of the wait staff.
In an unassuming block of shops, it's a good-sized cafe, and that's even before you find the back room with three massive sharing tables.
Favourite words, favourite food - it doesn't get much better than this.
A trip down memory lane finds the burgers still flipping - though with more choices.
In the space that was Alleluya's for 20 years, a bit of the old spirit remains, in the form of Bestie.
Booking in is welcome at this newcomer serving a fine range of Mediterranean and middle Eastern fare.
Convincing main courses and desserts to dive into tick all the boxes at The Federal Deli.
A brunch or weekend lunch? Try the shakshuka - this popular breakfast dish - originally from North Africa - works just as well for lunch.
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Rotorua bistro offers a blend of excellent food and homely charm.
A restaurant that feels like money also serves unbelievably good chips.
This slick refit, in the space that was once Quay St Cafe, caught my eye when I was at the Britomart markets.
The pre-theatre package will appeal but restaurant needs to up its game.
If there's a queue, it's worth the wait at Balmoral's newest eatery
Odettes has been in the City Works Depot site for a year or so but the closest I'd managed to get was to drool over Instagram and Facebook shots posted by a friend (a regular at this cafe).
They say the average lifespan of a restaurant in Auckland is 15 months, which makes me marvel at how many overstay that welcome.
A well-loved tapas bar serves stunning small bites despite the kitchen confusion.
Despite its unlikely location in a suburban street near Takapuna, there's always a queue at Little and Friday.
Pop-up dining means you have to be quick to catch your favourites.
It's all about ticking the boxes at this protein-powered joint.
As with most Sunday mornings, I was looking for something to satisfy my caffeine craving - and some food to accompany it.
A lewd display of street harassment doesn't ruin our meals - the food does that all on its own.