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<i>Latin Larder</i>, Takapuna
We came here because we felt like something different and the name suggested an exotic menu.
<i>Hammerheads Restaurant & Bar</i>, Okahu Bay
Just on the city side of Kelly Tarlton's, this Auckland landmark occupies the top floor of an extraordinarily handsome example of pre-World War I public works architecture.
Five of the best: Watering holes on the Shore
Feeling parched? Auckland's North Shore offers up some atmospheric places for a cold one and a bite to eat.
Restaurant review: The Grill by Sean Connolly, Auckland CBD
Masculine in style, The Grill's basics are excellent but little details need attention.
Pub spy: The Longroom
The Longroom has been a Ponsonby fixture for years and it's still a popular hangout.
Jimmy Pham's appetite for charity
Jimmy Pham's Vietnamese restaurants dish up great food for tourists while giving local kids an opportunity to better their lives.
<I>The Grill by Sean Connolly</I>, Auckland CBD
As I write, on Wednesday, The Grill has 1099 Facebook fans. It has done 160 covers, so at least 939 people are fans of a restaurant that they have not eaten at.
<i>Olaf's Artisan Bakery & Cafe</i>, Mt Eden
We came here because we used to live across the road and wanted to check out the newest addition to the area’s cafe scene.
Michele Hewitson interview: Al Brown
Wellington's famous hunter-gatherer celebrity chef sets up an unusual eatery in Auckland's Sky City.
<i>Jalapeno's Mexican Grill</i>, Auckland CBD
As a venue to kick-start an evening out on the town, this mid-city Mexican eatery passes the test.
<i>Buenos Aires Restaurant</i>, Herne Bay
A taste of Argentina in Herne Bay proves to be good training for South America-bound tastebuds.
Formula One star opens Yorkshire restaurant
The menu was apparently selected based on Jenson Button's interests in different cuisines, cultivated while globetrotting on the F1 circuit.
<i>Marcello's Caffe</i>, Freemans Bay
We came here because it had caught my eye as I’d driven past but I’d never managed to pay a visit.
Pescado Cafe and Tapas Bar, Wynyard Quarter
If this is what we are offering diners on the eve of the biggest sporting since 1990 we might as well put up a sign at the airport saying "Country Closed Owing To Lack of Interest".
Hungry World Cup fans' meat feast
New Zealand's biggest meat company expects the incoming horde of carnivorous rugby fans to sink their teeth into an extra 70,000 of its sheep, cattle and deer during the World Cup.
Diners pay price for 'bargain' meals
Diners are facing worsening service as staffing is cut to compensate for rising restaurant costs.
Rugby World Cup: Restaurant owners plead for greater flexibility
Restaurateurs nearest Eden Park say thousands of businesses will be forced to break bylaws to host visitors properly.
<i>Sails Restaurant</i>, Westhaven
Gorgeous views, experienced staff and skilful, fabulous food - Sails Restaurant is a sure thing.
<i>Chim-Choo-Ree</i>, Hamilton
Despite first impressions, a Hamilton restaurant provides a fine dining experience worth repeating.
<i>Depot Eatery and Oyster Bar</i>, Auckland CBD
Skycity's plans to expand its gambling operations may not impress all-comers, but what they are doing for Auckland diners certainly impresses me.
<i>Billfish Cafe</i>, Westhaven
We came here because we'd been for a birthday meal some months earlier and always meant to return to try a brunch.
Australia's best restaurant revealed
It was named among the world's top 50 restaurants last year, now a former sparkie has claimed top honour for his...