Popular Ponsonby bar in receivership over 'substantial' unpaid loan in web of failed ventures
Chapel's co-owner is linked to K Rd's Cotto and the Leigh Sawmill restaurant.
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Eke Panuku agrees to temporary Wynyard Quarter footbridge: Victory for businesses
Th announcement was a reversal of a previous position to reject a temporary bridge.
Iconic red elephant sculpture moved to Northland after Thai restaurant closes
The sculpture from Auckland's Red Elephant restaurant has retired in Northland.
Why restaurants are so loud, and what science says we can do about it
Complaints about noise continue to dominate restaurant reviews. Here’s what experts say.
'Like slaves': Indian workers claim being forced to work 17-hour days with no pay
Auckland restaurant chain Daaku Kebab denied the allegations, saying they are baseless.
Watch: Fleur’s peace – legendary Moeraki restaurant closes its doors
Renowned restaurateur Fleur Sullivan says she is selling up.
Expansion plans: Where new McDonald's are rising
Three new Auckland outlets opened last year but another four are coming nationally soon.
'Open the till': Teen BK employees stabbed in unprovoked attack
“I want the money. Give me the money or I’m going to stab him,' Ethan Simon told staff.
5 new experiences to try in Australia from July onwards
If winter is getting you down, check out these new things to do across Australia.
World's biggest YouTuber served at popular NZ restaurant, believed to be filming here
The YouTuber dined out at the popular Auckland eatery before heading to Hamilton.
Argosy scoops supreme Property Council award for major Wellington project
'A stunning achievement and a great case study for engineers and the property industry.'
Ego, theatre and insane bills: Are these really the world’s ‘50 best restaurants’?
New York Times: An even bigger question - are they even restaurants?
When hospitality runs dry: How long should you remote work in a cafe?
A journalist who has been banned from several cafes wants to spark a conversation.
It’s a woman’s world: How female chefs are leading the way in Istanbul
The art of culinary creativity is being finessed by women in Turkey’s capital.
Brothers Beer liquidation: Major bank among creditors owed money
The pre-pandemic business was popular and expanded hospitality outlets from one to seven.
Asian cuisine expert paid $116k for visa - then worked 14hr days for fractional pay
Chef Jian Zhang endured long shifts exceeding 70 hours per week at Panda Restaurant.
Auckland's restaurant industry honours its best over King's Birthday weekend
600 guests gather for the annual Lewisham Awards
Property Insider: 25-level LynnMall tower details out; Westgate food hub rises
NZX-listed giant has for two years had towering plans for New Lynn so what's the holdup?
From Dai Henwood to Demi Moore: The week's best lifestyle and entertainment stories
Ten of the best lifestyle and entertainment stories to read this weekend.
Auckland's broken waterfront bridge: New plan floated - is this a lifeline for businesses?
More than 20 major organisations and businesses have urged Eke Panuku to support the plan.
This is quite easily the greatest city you'll ever dine in — and it's not Paris
From down and dirty to Michelin-starred fine dining, this European city caters for all.
'Ripped off': Kebab staff worked without pay before dinner shifts
Workers only paid for lunch and dinner service, not the hours worked in between.
Orient Express to take Te Awamutu locals on culinary journey
Head chef Anshul Sethi decided he wanted to be chef in 10th grade.
'Entitled': Influencer slammed online for criticising Melbourne restaurant
The internet has put a content creator in her place after she shamed a popular restaurant.
The latest and greatest dining destinations in Noosa
Heading to Noosa this winter? Book a table at these new eateries and bars.
Very few NZ destinations are better in Winter. This is one of them.
Penguins, frosted gardens, and winter balls - welcome to NZ's cosiest city.
'Hasn’t been the easiest trading time': What's eating the hospitality industry?
Growth in fourth quarter sales for hospitality businesses tempered by inflationary costs.
'Espresso machine on steroids': New Kiwi coffee-extraction tech set to become multimillion-dollar industry
Three entrepreneurs are producing high-quality coffee without a barista or a machine.
Create and plate: Inside the kitchen with 50-50 head chef Helen Turnbull
The award-winning head chef shares some insight into her culinary world.
'Bonkers' or brave? Restoring wonky buildings at $200m Ayrburn
'Some of these farmers must have thought we were bonkers when we turned up.'
Restaurant Association: Auckland CBD parking charges undermine community’s trust in AT
Opinion: Auckland Transport’s changes to parking have blindsided restaurants and cafes.
Editorial: AT will win no friends by making people pay for something that was free
OPINION: Inner-city locals would be right to wonder why they’re being treated differently.
Paris' best neighbourhoods for foodies, where chefs are going all out for the Olympics
With everyone piling into Paris this summer, French food is on full show.