This is a sweet, small deli that offers good coffee, breads, smoothies, and a selection of savoury and sweet treats

Customer service far outstripped kitchen's offering.

Lebanon, pre-civil war, is the theme behind this sophisticated new Auckland dining locale.

The menu is the sort that makes you want to return again and again, just so that you can try everything.

As recently as the 1970s, Beirut was where Europe and Asia met and danced in the streets. The great writer James Morris wrote in the

Fresh blue cod, not often seen in Auckland, is the star at a new Federal St venue.

Bluebells has become famous after opening its first sweet cakery in Hillsborough three years ago. This sister store is roomier and offers a wider variety of sweet and savoury treats.

Famous Chinese regional style is approachable.

The professor says we eat too much meat. Since I'm the cook at our place, this is actually an instruction cleverly disguised as an idle observation.

Fort St is Auckland's latest food hotspot and Lucky Buddha is leading the charge.

The service was just right. Friendly, helpful and we didn't have to wait long for our meals.

K Rd eatery will be well worth a return visit.

Got a hard to please overseas visitor coming? Take them to Ostro for a fine dining night out.

The menu is comprehensive, with breakfast available from 8am-3pm from the self-pronounced "purveyors of all things yummy".

Here's a place where the years do condemn.

A newcomer to Remuera brings a soupcon of grunge with it to liven up the locals.

The Burbs is a delightful little space set in a nook of Farm Cove shops in Auckland's east.

The menu is an all-day list of favourites and dishes with a twist.

Reader's pizza tip reveals a baker's savoury treats.

Traditional menu matched by traditional virtues make for an excellent evening.

Little Havana's popularity belies its performance.

This is a place providing quality food with a character of its own at a very competitive price, well presented with competent service in a pleasing venue.

Nicky Park reviews Ceremony in Grafton for brunch.

Smarter than your average local but would it kill them to take bookings?

A Royal Oak restaurant is bound to convert you to the flavours of Filipino cuisine.

The service was pleasant and amazingly fast for a busy Saturday morning.

It's very narrow inside so if you didn't know the other patrons upon arrival, you will soon be rubbing shoulders with them.

Perilous entry leads to heavenly food.