More dumpling bar than fusion cuisine.

An Eastern European newcomer is gastronomically (and politically) on trend.

Braving the scaffolding pays off with great food and friendly service.

A Brisbane woman who wasn't happy with her meal was caught adding her own hair to her almost finished meal before refusing to pay the bill.

WATCH: A new online food delivery service launches this morning - We did a test run, check out how it works.

Restaurant Brands has changed its corporate structure, splitting into three regional operating divisions.

New restaurant's menu offers a lesson in Filipino.

Aesthetic changes and menu tweaks abound, but the baking is still fine.

Scout around for the Facebook crowd at Torbay's newest eatery.

A North Shore man says his daughter was asked to leave a restaurant because she didn't order dinner.

The unemployment rate for New Zealand's 1.1m people with disabilities is 9.2 per cent.

Transported to another world ... in Pt Chev.

There is a lot to love at this touch of France in Mt Albert.

A whatever, whenever approach fails to impress.

Daytime cafe provides a good dinner, but not on Mondays.

A relaxed atmosphere and well-planned menu earn extra points.

Owners of a vegan cafe in the UK have become embroiled in a nasty row after they announced they're "ditching the internet" and began insulting customers.

Tea and sympathy traditionally accompany bereavement but soon you could also have cake, cheese toasties and frankness about mortality at Death Cafe.

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

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.

Unsociable hours can make chefing an unpopular profession, but some of New Zealand's best chefs are determined to help youngsters

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

Where the only limit is your imagination - and belt size.

The long-awaited renovation of a Westmere cafe proves popular.

Ponsonby newcomer brings plenty of joie de vivre.

Queues are forming for the best spot on the beach.

This is revolutionary dining at its prettiest.

Furious diners have shared their most awful customer experiences.

Sophisticated comfort food and an impressive array of icecreams.

The surroundings ... the food ... bring on the snipers to end the misery.