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![Review: Taisho Yakitori Bar, Herne Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Review: Taisho Yakitori Bar, Herne Bay
The Japanese treat of skewered meats, and much more besides, is always a pleasant way to while away an evening.
![Review: Tatsumi Japanese Restaurant, Newmarket](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Review: Tatsumi Japanese Restaurant, Newmarket
Loyal regulars had mentioned to me that Cafe Rikka in Newmarket had gone badly off the boil. Then I heard it had closed. These two things may not be unrelated.
![Brunch: Bennetts Cafe, Mangawhai](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Brunch: Bennetts Cafe, Mangawhai
We came here because we were staying in Mangawhai for Easter - along with several thousand other people; the coastal tourist spot was packed.
![Review: The Franklin Tap House and Eatery, Ponsonby](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Review: The Franklin Tap House and Eatery, Ponsonby
Ponsonby newcomer kicks off to a strong start.
![Brunch: Humbug, Glen Eden](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Brunch: Humbug, Glen Eden
We came here because my brother-in-law and his wife were housesitting close by and had made this their local for a few weeks. They were big fans, so we came to find out what the fuss was about.
![Cold case gets chef in hot water](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Cold case gets chef in hot water
A high-society restaurant owner turned to an ex-All Black and a multi-millionaire businessman for bail money.
![Review: Botswana Butchery, Quay St, Auckland CBD](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Review: Botswana Butchery, Quay St, Auckland CBD
I don't mourn Cin Cin because its spirit has been dead so long.
![Review: Mexico, Britomart, Auckland CBD](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Review: Mexico, Britomart, Auckland CBD
It wasn't just the summer rain slicing through the street lights and pelting on the grey asphalt that made me think, for a moment, that I was in New York.
![Brunch: Cafe O, Grey Lynn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Brunch: Cafe O, Grey Lynn
We came here because one of my regular brunch companions goes past this newish cafe and thought it looked worth investigating.
![Review: Black Sugar Grill, Mission Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Review: Black Sugar Grill, Mission Bay
A beach suburb turns up a surprisingly decent dining out option.
![Review: De Grand Thai Restaurant & Bar, Greenlane](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Review: De Grand Thai Restaurant & Bar, Greenlane
Grand. The proof of that is of course in the food.
![Review: Beresford Square Wine Bar, Auckland CBD](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Review: Beresford Square Wine Bar, Auckland CBD
I'm beginning to consider the possibility that I don't like my friends.
![Review: Angus Steak House, Auckland CBD](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Review: Angus Steak House, Auckland CBD
An established restaurant gets its core ingredient mostly right but seemingly at the expense of others.
![Review: Monsoon Poon, Auckland CBD](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Review: Monsoon Poon, Auckland CBD
A Viaduct restaurant provides a convincing combination of meals from all Southeast Asia.
![Brunch: Shore Road Cafe, Remuera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Brunch: Shore Road Cafe, Remuera
We came here because we'd heard good things of this newish cafe.
![Review: Hammerheads, Okahu Bay](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Review: Hammerheads, Okahu Bay
An Auckland icon in a prime locale doesn't quite make the most of its assets.
![Review: Pyrenees Cafe & Delicatessen, Remuera](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Review: Pyrenees Cafe & Delicatessen, Remuera
It's a bit of a hoot that the word "delicatessen" comes from the Germans.