<i>Eden Cloak Room</i>, Mt Eden
A cosy evening out at a venue with a menu of a size to match.
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<i>Basque Kitchen and Bar</i>, Newmarket
"Sugar, salt, fat," said Robert, as we tucked into the churros con chocolate at the Basque Kitchen and Bar. "You can't beat them."
Caffeine hit: Good One
Ponsonby boasts a lot of cafes, but what I like about Good One is its humility. Settled in a suburban street among just a couple of other shops, Good One is a nice little find.
<i>Poderi Crisci</i>, Waiheke Island
La dolce vita is just a ferry ride away at Poderi Crisci restaurant on Waiheke.
A guide to Auckland's food courts
Your guide to Auckland's food courts - a banquet of cheap eats.
<i>The Java Room</i>, Parnell
The expansive view from the back veranda of The Java Room is slightly spoiled by a hulking tower.
Four of the best: Places to pick up picnic lunch
Mt Wellington and Constellation Drive on the North Shore. Watch the yachts with a basket full of goodies from one of these great delis around town.
<i>Sri Mahkota</i>, Grafton
It's a cuisine getting big attention but this particular spot, while delicious, didn't quite get the pulse racing.
Restaurant haven in slow job market
At one upmarket Auckland restaurant the waiting staff are likely to be at least as well qualified as their clientele.
<i>Urban Jungle</i>, Grey Lynn
We came here because it was late, and we'd heard these guys did an all-day breakfast.
IRD cracks down on Chinese food outlets
In the run-up to Christmas at least 12 Auckland Chinese restaurants received surprise visits from IRD officers.
<i>Ponsonby Road Bistro</i>, Ponsonby
A Ponsonby Rd eatery proves itself worthy of a repeat visit.
<i>Clooney</i>, Freemans Bay
The fine art of cuisine is demonstrated at this central Auckland establishment, writes John Gardner.
The one that got away from Rick Stein
Nathan Outlaw has overtaken Britain's best-known fish chef and his former mentor - at least in the culinary stakes.
<i>Tongue & Groove Cafe</i>, Birkenhead
We came here because the cafe formerly known as Lounge had undergone a reincarnation and we were curious.
England: Dark thoughts in old London town
Alan Perrott goes dining in the dark at Dans Le Noir in Clerkenwell Green.
<i>The Foodstore</i>, Viaduct Harbour
I know I've been stuck down the Viaduct for a few weeks now but I couldn't resist dragging the Prof back one last time...
<i>Star Cafe Seafood Restaurant</i>, Epsom
A popular Epsom local delivers flavoursome, delicious and good value Chinese food without the fanfare.
Turning the tables
We're a nation of people who love our food and dining out — but do restaurateurs love us? Dionne Christian runs the rule over our eating habits.
<i>Ruby Red</i>, Mangere Bridge
We came here because we'd been hearing lots of good things about this new cafe at Mangere Bridge, owned by Viva's food writer, Amanda Laird.
McDonald's accused of homophobia in Wi-Fi service
McDonald's is being accused of homophobia after it blocked gay websites from its new free Wi-Fi service at its restaurants.
<i>Cullens</i>, Hamilton
Fine dining is found to exist in a place popularly called 'the Tron'.
Stung diners want rules clarified
Auckland diners want clearer rules over when the holiday surcharge should apply after some were slapped with the extra cost on their bills yesterday.