Kick back at the Deckchair whenever you find a fine day for brunching by the sea.

Peter Calder gives his tastebuds a workout at Atico Cocina.

The latest eatery to join the Victoria Park area is a tropical treat.

A hotel-based kitchen proves top-notch, making some unconventional pairings work well.

Shooting by to the Avondale Sunday Market? Why not finish a great morning off with a leisurely brunch at the Salvation Kitchen.

Have you ever been seized by the urge to tell diners not to eat somewhere where you've eaten? I do it for a living, of course, but that's usually a few weeks after the event, by way of 700 well-chosen words.

Ella in Ponsonby Rd has all the elements of a true neighbourhood eatery.

There's more than just a view to enjoy at a waterfront restaurant with a seafood theme.

I swore I wouldn't go back to Nuffield St. The little restaurant strip started up some time in 2006 as an attempt to answer the question: Why does one of the slickest shopping streets in the city have nowhere you can get a decent meal?

K Rd's latest - and hippest - dining experience has cool décor and hot food.

I am not usually a fan of tofu but may have to rethink that after trying Ebisu's version.

We came here because the Mt Albert Lodge has just opened its own on-site cafe, situated in front of the motel on Carrington Rd.

Everything good you have heard about NSP is true.

We came here because it seemed like a handy stop before taking in a movie in the Westfield complex.

An enticing introduction to the delights of Creole and Cajun cooking on the Ponsonby strip.

Newmarket's latest tapas bar needs to lift its performance.

Flourishes and frills are all part of the stylish act at the new incarnation of the Hilton’s restaurant.

We came here because we'd noticed a new cafe in this growing little area in between One Tree Hill, Onehunga and Penrose, close by our favourite pizza place in Auckland, Epolito's.

Attention to detail is not spared with a short but well-organised menu.

Satya has expanded - there are branches in Great North Rd and K Rd - and the new branch follows the established recipe.

We came here because it was time for a catch-up and we'd heard Five Loaves was good.

If you're after a fine cut of meat, look no further.

The Viaduct version of a North Shore eatery gains in efficiency and charm.

A bad place can come good, after all, writes Peter Calder.

We came here because we'd driven past this newish cafe at the city end of Dominion Rd a couple of times and thought it looked rather appealing.

The gorgeous interior of Hotel DeBrett's restaurant is a great match for its stellar menu.

We came here because it was a beautiful Saturday morning and we thought it a good time to check out Auckland's latest playground.

Comfort and courtesy are assured at an ethnic favourite in rugby zone, writes Graham Reid.

If you think that Korean food is not the subtlest of the Asian cuisines you probably have not eaten Mongolian food.

Much-loved curry house Satya spreads the joy with a new venue in Mt Eden.