The look is definitely set at 33RPM. Kaos is a homage to music and vinyl — there are LP album covers on the walls — and to 70s style, with the decor leaning heavily on retro furniture and fixtures.

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Matterhorn, which opened down an alleyway off Cuba St in Wellington more than 50 years ago, is such an institution in the capital that Fat Freddys Drop recorded their first album there.

A Wellington restaurant specialises in temptingly priced small plates of authentic Italian fare.

A Welcoming cafe in Mt Wellington offers a menu and coffee worth a trek across Auckland.

i never read the reviews on those dining-out sites. The opinion of a random, usually anonymous, stranger just doesn't cut it for me.

Regatta drops anchor with one of the best views in town complemented by a nautical theme and satisfying seafood.

Global restaurant review site Zomato has launched a searing response to criticism by top Kiwi food scribe Lauraine Jacobs.

The Otago restaurant and its host are world famous — the seafood for its freshness and the host for her good humour.

The look is the big drawcard for The Garden Shed. As the name suggests there's a botanical, rustic theme throughout the establishment.

One of the country's leading food writers has launched a withering attack on "amateur diners" who she says are destroying the reputations of top eateries.

Succulent steak, beautifully cooked every time, is one of life’s simple pleasures — and a tradition for the patrons at Jervois Steak House.

The appeal of the crab eludes me: it's great food if you are lost in the wilderness and eating to survive, but at dinner it's less a dish than a test of one's dexterity and perseverance.

Marooned and without a captain, the evening is rescued by perfectly cooked grilled turbot and delectable buttery sauced flounder.

Up early and looking for a new spot to dine this weekend? Check out this week's brunch review.

A seaside location is a huge drawcard for a new Takapuna venue — and the food is pretty good, too.

Heading out for brunch? Check out the latest review in Canvas magazine for inspiration.

The Professor, bless her, doesn't do much cooking. Her idea of dinner is to fry up some courgettes in butter or (as a tribute to her English parentage) make toast and tea.

Colourful, cheap and cheerful, chinoiserie ticks the boxes.

Chefs create culinary magic in the best debut since Orphans Kitchen opened.

Cafe Hanoi deserves its fashionable reputation.

There’s something for everyone at this newcomer to the eastern suburbs — especially if you like tomato juice.

The distinctive three-level brick building housing the well-known restaurants Da Vinci's and Number 5, at 5 City Rd on Auckland CBD's Symonds St rise, has been put on the market.

It's hard not to relax and think "a beer, right now, would be nice" as you drive down Bow St in Raglan and catch a glimpse of the majestic Harbour View Hotel.

Food takes second place in Ponsonby bar better known for drinks menu.

Apart from Euro, Apero is the only wine bar we've tried that takes the food side of the experience seriously.