A new Italian in Remuera is worth crossing town for.

Booking in is welcome at this newcomer serving a fine range of Mediterranean and middle Eastern fare.

You probably already knew "farang" is Thai for foreigner. You might not have known it's also Thai for guava.

A former McDonald's chief executive has warned that raising the minimum wage will spur unemployment.

McDonald's Australia is launching an investigation after a Kiwi man made a McNasty surprise in his 30-piece box of chicken nuggets.

Every new food fad possible is included on the menu.

Someone's apparently long-forgotten fighter-plane restoration project mystifies us as we glide past the grey wreck sitting in its cradle.

Convincing main courses and desserts to dive into tick all the boxes at The Federal Deli.

A brunch or weekend lunch? Try the shakshuka - this popular breakfast dish - originally from North Africa - works just as well for lunch.

Ewan McDonald delivers his verdict on two local eateries, Lokanta and Little Jimmy's

Rotorua bistro offers a blend of excellent food and homely charm.

A restaurant that feels like money also serves unbelievably good chips.

This slick refit, in the space that was once Quay St Cafe, caught my eye when I was at the Britomart markets.

A Movember Foundation campaign to encourage male friendship left a woman without a free lunch because of her gender.

COMMENT: I never thought I'd eat at Rao's. Every Yelp review and every magazine profile calls it the hardest place in New York to get a table.

The pre-theatre package will appeal but restaurant needs to up its game.

If there's a queue, it's worth the wait at Balmoral's newest eatery

We review the brunch menu at Huia Foodstore in Huia.

Odettes has been in the City Works Depot site for a year or so but the closest I'd managed to get was to drool over Instagram and Facebook shots posted by a friend (a regular at this cafe).

They say the average lifespan of a restaurant in Auckland is 15 months, which makes me marvel at how many overstay that welcome.

A well-loved tapas bar serves stunning small bites despite the kitchen confusion.

Despite its unlikely location in a suburban street near Takapuna, there's always a queue at Little and Friday.

A restaurant is offering guests the chance to go 'au naturel'.

The latest offering to herald in "the McDonald's of the future".

Pop-up dining means you have to be quick to catch your favourites.

Is Mt Eden the best place to eat pasta in Auckland?

Modern Indian restaurant Cassia has been named Auckland's best restaurant for 2016...

Hidden treasures to be found among the small plates.

It's all about ticking the boxes at this protein-powered joint.