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Table for one
The social stigma associated with dining alone still exists. James Walker gets a helping of advice from those who have mastered the art.
Ireland: Southern comfort
In the south of Ireland, Living’s restaurant reviewer Peter Calder finds fine food — and a decent cup of coffee at last.
Review: Ima, Auckland CBD
Ima’s homespun ambience offers a relaxed, cheerful evening among friends.
Review: Mekong Baby, Ponsonby
"So you're getting in early before it all turns crazy," the waitress said. Her fixed smile was at odds with the slightly panic-stricken look in her eyes.
Review: Everybody's Izakaya , Auckland CBD
Once it was just Everybody's. Now it's Everybody's Izakaya, part of the rebranding at the Imperial Lane complex that has seen Roxy's disappear as a restaurant and a radical change of direction in the food at the more casual eatery.
Australia: Magic at the markets
Mike Van de Elzen on the food and wine trail in South Australia.
Hospitality sector springs into life
New Zealand's hospitality sector is experiencing an upturn right now but it's too soon to break out the champagne, says an industry spokesman.
Review: Petit Bocal, Kingsland
Expect to squabble over the pork terrine at this cute French cafe.
Review: Late Night Diner, Ponsonby
Nici Wickes stays up late to join the hungry revellers soaking up the atmosphere and food at a Ponsonby Rd diner.
Australia: The search for southern gold
Intense heat and bushfires didn't stop Wynne Gray from finding some great food.
Review: Stafford Road Wine Bar, Northcote Pt.
Under-estimating the dining treasure in Auckland’s suburbs can be a huge gaffe, as we discovered.
Review: Gina's Italian Kitchen, Auckland CBD
I hadn't been to Gina's since the 1990s, when the restaurant was a few doors further up from where it is now on Symonds St.
Eating out: Just like home
Blurb Michael Dearth's new restaurant will treat Aucklanders to a taste of the food he grew up with, writes Ewan McDonald.
Test kitchen comes to town
Bringing some South African flavour and flair to Restaurant Month is visiting star chef Luke Dale-Roberts.
Review: Bonz Cajun Kitchen, Auckland CBD
I can't stand the use of the term "the 1800s". Almost invariably, people who use it mean the period between 1800 and 1899, which is irritatingly imprecise.
Review: Mekong Baby, Ponsonby
A new addition to the strip takes liberties with Vietnamese food — to great effect.
Review: Waiheke Island Yacht Club, San Francisco
'Yeah, nah' rings out in a Kiwi restaurant on the shores of the America's Cup race route.
Aussie chefs to burn their Argie barbie for Restaurant Month
Top Sydney chefs will bring their fiery Argentinian style to Auckland Restaurant Month