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Restaurant review: Emett wows at Madam Woo
On the face of it, Madam Woo might seem a tad too clever: a Hamilton-born three time Michelin-star chef (awarded in 2006 when Emett

Jamie's Italian still on the cards for NZ
New Zealand may still get a taste of Jamie Oliver with the celebrity chef saying he hasn't scrapped plans to open restaurants here after difficulties in Australia.

Mentors open up kitchens for week
Unsociable hours can make chefing an unpopular profession, but some of New Zealand's best chefs are determined to help youngsters

Review: Comfort food at The French Cafe
The French Cafe as always is at the top of its game - but the game has changed.

Review: Something for everyone at Eight
Where the only limit is your imagination - and belt size.

Brunch review: Seabreeze in Westmere
The long-awaited renovation of a Westmere cafe proves popular.

Restaurant review: Touch of class at Augustus Bistro
Ponsonby newcomer brings plenty of joie de vivre.

Brunch review: Pt Chev cafe queues worth the wait
Queues are forming for the best spot on the beach.

Brunch review: Eclectic choices at Henderson eatery
Sophisticated comfort food and an impressive array of icecreams.

Restaurant review: Royal rout at Queens Cafe
The surroundings ... the food ... bring on the snipers to end the misery.

KFC-scented candle auctioned on Trade Me for charity
It's the candle that smells like chicken. And it's back for a good cause.

Restaurant review: Soul still a 5-star spot
It adds you-know-what to the 'entertainment heart' of our largest city.

Restaurant review: Iti struggles to impress
Set in West Auckland bush, the latest incarnation of this restaurant has work to do.

Brunch review: Size matters at renovated Avondale cafe
A renovated cafe relies on wordplay for brunch and waitstaff memory.

New Zealand city among world's best for foodies
This New Zealand city has been singled out as one of the world's best "unexpected" destinations for foodies.

Eight Kiwi restaurants among world's best
Eight New Zealand restaurants have been named in a prestigious list of the world's 1000 best eateries.

Restaurant labels least spicy food 'white'
A restaurant menu featuring a spiciness level of "white" has sparked a debate about whether or not the label is racist.

Brunch review: A hidden Chinese treasure
A trip to Newmarket uncovers a hidden Chinese treasure.

Restaurant fined $25k for bad books
A Thai restaurant has been ordered to pay $25,000 for failing to comply with minimum employment standards.

Carl's Jr to close Otahuhu store
Fast food chain Carl's Jr is closing its Otahuhu store, saying it is no longer financially viable.

Waitress shocked by diner's racist note
A waitress has spoken out after she received a message on the bottom of her diners' receipt, which complimented her "great service" before taking a vile turn.

Restaurants take a stand on Trump inauguration
Nando's has started #everyoneiswelcome campaign, while other restaurant chains raise money for charity.

'Does that look like $18 pasta?'
When Matt Ingram queried a price discrepancy on a plate of pasta instead of a refund, a publican removed $5 worth of the meal off the plate.

The art of being a good diner
Our restaurant reviewer Peter Calder on what restaurants do wrong. Sometimes the customers could do with a tune-up, too.

Review: Mouth-watering meat at The Grill
A collision of English roasts and Kiwi summers ticks all the boxes, writes Kim Knight.

Restaurant Brands Hawaiian deal delayed
Restaurant Brands New Zealand says its deal to buy Pacific Island Restaurants (PIR), the largest fast-food operator in Hawaii with

KFC's secret recipe uncovered
Elusive fried chicken recipe may have been revealed once and for all after being found in an old scrapbook.

Fast food you should never order
We all love a bit of fast food every now and then, but some pretty disgusting things can go on behind the counter.

Woman asks chef for 'black people food'
A US dude ranch owner is being sued over her demands for an African-American chef to only serve "black people food" to her guests.