Fine-dining ought to be a celebration that takes you away from the here and now.

The fast-food chain has since apologised and pulled the commercial.

Taking bookings - and correct orders - would add to the charm.

Madam Woo's has an online ordering system but it does require you sign up and log in.

Brunch for grown-ups with a little 'je ne sais quoi'.

On the hospo merry-go-round that is Ponsonby, Prego rides on.

Auckland bar pulls a Facebook post which offended the Jewish community.

Downtown food goes uptown.

The discovery that Beirut does brunch is reason to celebrate.

A rough start but shows great promise.

Greg Bruce gives his verdict on Mr Zhou's Dumplings.

Chef Scott Davis reckons punters are all over the strange and delicious gimmick.

A Takapuna cafe delivers on its food - if you have time to choose.

Steve Braunias ate at every food joint on Lincoln Rd. Now some new ones have opened.

Tripping the not light but definitely fantastic for lunch.

A world-class chef built a $600-per person pop-up eatery in the Mexican jungle.

The woman outed her cheating boyfriend after her romantic restaurant meal was ruined.

Full marks for the view. The rest, not so much.

A small blaze at Euro means diners need to eat elsewhere for now.

Southeast Asia is well served in Birkenhead.

Last year, hungry Kiwis spent almost $9 billion on dining out.

Auckland foodies can look forward to a new multi-million-dollar food precinct opening.

Kiwis spend more than $9b eating out each year. That's igniting a cut-throat battle.

A new cafe warrants benefit of doubt when faced with a busy morning.

Settle down at St Heliers' Porch Bar.

Neighbourhood staple has solid presence.

Is pig's neck the new pork belly?

Brunch proves to not be the focus of a Remuera corner location.

Neighbourhood dining is on the rise, a trend reflected in this year's Metro top 50 list

Restaurants must excel in food, service, drink quality, atmosphere, design and character.