Review: L'Assiette, Britomart
Until two years ago, French restaurants were hard to find in Auckland. Now, pleasingly, I can think of 10 in the city and inner suburbs.
Until two years ago, French restaurants were hard to find in Auckland. Now, pleasingly, I can think of 10 in the city and inner suburbs.
We came here because we'd heard the food and the service were fantastic, so we wanted to see if it was worth adding to our list of local favourites
On a cold and blustery Tuesday evening, the Deep Creek Brewing Company (or Deep Creek Brews and Eats, as the sign reads) was doing a brisk trade.
A banquet of Thai dishes keeps a big group more than happy in Parnell.
We came here because its previous incarnation as restaurant Collins House was a fine one, and we like keeping an eye on what’s new in our neighbouring Greenhithe village.
In the car on the way back to town, I asked the others how they'd star-rate the meal we'd just had and why.
This Sri Lankan restaurant provides a rich experience at a very modest price.
An Auckland waterfront restaurant gets things dramatically wrong.
The renovation of a famed Auckland seafood restaurant proves money well spent.
Opening too soon means a less-than-perfect dining experience at this new Mexican eatery.
It's easy to overlook places that have been round a while in this city of ever-opening restaurants, but we'd been hearing good things about the Ponsonby Road Bistro.
The Professor reckons I make the best coffee in Auckland, but she should thank Otto. Otto's not a man, but a stovetop system that is as beautiful as it is functional.
A fine dining Herne Bay restaurant keeps it simple but with an abundance of finesse.
A new addition to the Auckland waterfront is a potential star.
My rule of thumb is that if an entree costs more than $20, it had better be something I can't stop thinking about the next day.
We came here because Benediction is an old favourite and we hadn't been in ages as it's a little off the beaten track for us these days now we live in the 'burbs.
The Japanese treat of skewered meats, and much more besides, is always a pleasant way to while away an evening.
Loyal regulars had mentioned to me that Cafe Rikka in Newmarket had gone badly off the boil. Then I heard it had closed. These two things may not be unrelated.
We came here because we were staying in Mangawhai for Easter - along with several thousand other people; the coastal tourist spot was packed.
Ponsonby newcomer kicks off to a strong start.
We came here because my brother-in-law and his wife were housesitting close by and had made this their local for a few weeks. They were big fans, so we came to find out what the fuss was about.
The first and last time I saw Tristan, we were both stoned as chooks.