Stephen Coates, owner of Bucklands Espresso Lounge, Bucklands Beach.

European food with Japanese inspiration is a near-perfect match.

Graciously accepting an error indicates a professional attitude.

New Zealand's oldest fishing club wants marlin to be dropped from restaurant menus to help protect declining stocks of the fish.

Latin American colour comes to Takapuna.

A Kingsland restaurant displays a refreshing difference.

A cocktail salon and eatery provides an evocative taste of Vietnam in Britomart.

Moving to larger premises has allowed a Thai cafe to become a restaurant and introduce a new style of cuisine.

A new arrival to Takapuna is a revelation in delicious food.

A bistro in a new restaurant complex sports an ambitious choice of meals, complete with glossary.