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Society Insider: Eric Murray's renovation success; former TV journo moves to real estate; NZ designer's royal connection

Plus a hospo power couple on a family rivalry and their new St Heliers hotspot.

Al Brown's simple recipe for food and life

The seasoned chef says restraint beats excess, both on the plate and in life generally.

'Our cup is empty': Economic crunch claims another well-known cafe

The hospo outlet's owner said he faced increasing financial challenges and falling sales.

Jamie Oliver admits he ‘got the basics wrong’ in restaurant collapse

The 2019 collapse closed 22 of his 25 restaurants, with 1000 jobs lost.

Pizza shop staff accused of filming sex acts inside restaurant

The footage was later shared on a British swingers' site by the staff in their 20s.

'I don’t sugarcoat things': Celebrity chef's straightforward advice for the next generation

Josh Emett once worked 100-hour weeks as a young chef.

Why Bangkok is the ultimate destination for pad Thai lovers

Pad Thai balances sweet, sour, savoury, crunchy, and chewy textures.

Al Brown: I still get triggered by tiny things. I'd be lost without fishing

Hang out on Cornwallis Wharf with the fishing chef.

Editorial: Support your favourite local or they'll be gone when summer arrives

OPINION: More than 2500 hospitality businesses have shut in the past 12 months.

I stayed in a hotel inspired by the red-light district. Here's what guests can expect

The hotel features a big glass box shower in the room's centre.

The big boast only one Bay of Plenty restaurant can make

The new award puts the Mount Maunganui wine bar in the 'top 40' of NZ, its owner says.

KFC doubles down in Hastings with second restaurant

The new KFC could replace the closed Vege Shed, and not everyone's happy.

Ayrburn to get 1 million+ visitors in 2026 financial year: Winton Land forecasts

Shareholders will get no dividend; the board decided to 'maintain financial discipline'.

Closing bar owner's warning - Napier needs something to happen, and quick

'This winter was brutal.'

KFC margins under pressure as it faces competition from Popeyes

Same-store sales in New Zealand fell 3.1% compared with last year.

Meghan Markle teams up with royal wedding chef in new Netflix series

Chef Clare Smyth, who catered Meghan’s wedding, will teach her to cook.