In the first of a six-part series, Anna King Shahab investigates cultural cuisine.

Ewan McDonald eats in Tuscany, Naples and Bologna without leaving Auckland.

Enough to turn you into a Latin-lover.

Waterfront meal proves more than the sum of its parts.

Optimism rules in this corner of the North Shore.

Ethical fast food should taste a little more exciting than this. But try the shakes.

Menu suits the touristy location.

Mexican by way of Japan and Korea spice up this eatery.

Two into one does go with this neighbourhood venture.

The beer is but a minor player in this Britomart gastropub's repertoire.

Attention to detail ticks the boxes at this Insta-friendly cafe.

What you're getting from Happy Boy is not burgers as you traditionally know them.

How a restaurant with just 20 seats has become an award-winning dining experience.

Burger King is investigating a customer complaint about an alleged raw chicken slider

The hospitality and tourism industry is one of the fastest growing job industries.

Restaurant Brands New Zealand has extended its KFC footprint across the Tasman.

A very small piece of Italy scores big time.

Big J's has a rotating burger special, which it announces only on its Facebook page.

A top-end-of-town cafe is nudging its way up in the brunch market.

Crown Prince left stunned after being denied entry to popular Queensland pub.

Carrots, even gilded, play an imaginative and heroic role.

The creme de la creme of waterfront eating - and service.

Great spot for coffee and bakery has its limitations.

Indian/Burmese street food surpasses the bare necessities.

Mediterranean-style eatery ticks the boxes.

A kaleidoscope menu reflects its surroundings.

The only thing I'd do next time is ask for the duck hot and to please add rice.

Cafe that charges men 18pc gender gap tax and seats women first says it is in the right.

Dishes do not all match the distinction of the prices.

Taste buds of all kinds will be in for a treat at Auckland's Restaurant Month event.