Whether they are called tapas, mezze, dim sum or small plates, their growing popularity seems unstoppable.

The Earl of Sandwich has opened a sandwich shop in London, 250 years after his ancestor is said to have invented the snack.

A place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.

Getting the piquancy just right in an Asian restaurant can be a challenge.

An award-winning pizzeria in One Tree Hill is worth travelling to, writes Nici Wickes.

An Irish pub ups the ante in Mt Eden with a gastro menu, writes Phoebe Falconer.

This character restaurant only improves with age.

A new Britomart eatery offers exquisite Japanese cuisine.

At an Argentinian asado restaurant one of my mates ordered chicken for entrée and main.

We had scarcely taken our seats at this small and well-reviewed Takapuna eatery before owner John Ingle was beside us.

Serafin Bueno believed the Auckland Super City's boast of being a "business-friendly, can-do council" when deciding to open a cafe in Mt Eden's dining and bar precinct - three blocks from Rugby World Cup 2011 venue Eden Park.

Its chefs are televised but this Viaduct eatery is more than just a gimmick.

White's dining room offers the best of New Zealand produce in a restrained manner.

A Bali restaurant run by a Kiwi is drawing global attention. By Kerri Jackson.

The sophisticated restaurant/bar complex is fast becoming one of the world's must-attend dining destinations.

In the early 90s, I wrote a piece for the Herald in which I sought to demystify for readers (and myself) a cuisine that was newly making its presence felt on the local culinary scene: Japanese.

The passion that goes into creating this Italian eatery's menu is evident in every mouthful.