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Fast food turns Golden Mile into Queen sized St

Queen St is turning into a strip of fast-food outlets, despite the best efforts of city planners.

Restaurants told to be prepared for Rugby World Cup

Attack of the Carl's Jr calories

Notorious footlong cheeseburger is off the menu as part-owner Michael Jones puts his foot down.

<i>Le Garde-Manger</i>, Auckland CBD

Some faux pas can be overlooked when French romance sets in, says Nici Wickes.

Pub spy: Prague Bar & Cafe

Prague is the newest bar I've been into for ages, but it manages to feel like it's been there for a while.

<i>Bowmans</i>, Mt Eden

First impressions were less than promising but a Mt Eden eatery came through on the menu.

<i>Revel Cafe</i>, Karangahape Rd

McDonald's expand in 'untapped' NZ

Fast food chain McDonald's plans to develop nine new restaurants in New Zealand and hire an extra 4000 people.

<i>Mikano</i>, Mechanics Bay

I was looking forward to a Sunday roast at Mikano as a chance to revisit childhood memories.

<i>Tiffin Indian Cuisine</i>, Kingsland

It is the attention to detail in Tiffin's food that elevates it above the rest.

<i>Gina's Italian Kitchen</i>, Grafton

Relocating down the street proves a successful move for an Auckland eating institution.

<i>The Refreshment Room</i>, Titirangi

This may be the best thing to happen to Titirangi since the annual Going West literary festival.

<i>Arthur Avenue</i>, Kingsland

We came here because we were keen to see what the new owners had done to this eatery.

French kick off World Cup windfall

One of the country's top restaurants has been booked out for an entire month during the Rugby World Cup.

Caffeine hit: Cosset

In an unassuming area of Mt Albert lies the quaint, vintage-style cafe, Cosset. The feeling as you walk through the door is one of cosiness and familiarity, like you are walking into a moment of your past - it works and it works well.

Language ruckus at Maccas

<i>L'Assiette</i>, Auckland CBD

Britomart gets a Gallic touch with a welcome new cafe/bistro.

<i>Toto</i>, Auckland CBD

It may be in central Auckland, but this restaurant's menu and atmosphere prove faithful to its Italian theme.