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<i>Faro Restaurant</i>, Auckland CBD

If you think that Korean food is not the subtlest of the Asian cuisines you probably have not eaten Mongolian food.

Rugby World Cup spending bonanza slow to take off

The business spin-off from the Rugby World Cup is turning into a game where the bounce of the ball is crucial.

<i>Satya</i>, Mt Eden

Much-loved curry house Satya spreads the joy with a new venue in Mt Eden.

<i>Sails Restaurant</i>, Westhaven

John Gardner has no regrets choosing a marine meal selection at an Auckland waterfront stalwart.

Peter Bills: Time for some gorging, instead of gouging

<i>Latin Larder</i>, Takapuna

We came here because we felt like something different and the name suggested an exotic menu.

Restaurant Brands' sales fall 6.5pc

<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: Spots for a pre game snack

<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.

Pub spy: Julep

There is something definitely odd about Ponsonby Rd that confuses me.

World Cup breathes new life into wharf's Shed 10

<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".