We didn't dine with Peter Gordon, of course. Few are granted that privilege.

It's slick, it's popular and it serves up delicious food with flair.

Balmoral residents have suffered a further blow in their 3 1/2-year battle to stop a McDonald's restaurant being built on the western edge of the shopping centre, fronting Balmoral Rd and Wiremu St.

A girls' night out to a Newmarket noodle restaurant turned into a "revolting" nightmare before Christmas after a creepy-crawly was found in their soybean dish.

We came here because we were in Christchurch for the day and this iconic all-day 'breakfast restaurant' had been recommended.

A couple of years ago, Euro's executive chef Simon Gault took out a full-page advertisement in the Herald on Sunday, offering a recipe for "Metro Food Critic Testicles" as a protest.

A Vietnamese eatery combines traditional and modern styles.

A change of venue for Gina's, known for its super-convivial wait staff, hasn't really added much in terms of a dining experience.

We came here because we weren't late for any important dates, but the name attracted us.

The new chef at a Parnell institution has done wonders for its menu.

Good choices were rife at a Hamilton restaurant, especially the one to eat there.

Graham Reid goes to a Sydney institution and meets new old friends.

A few weeks ago, in a review of Le Garde-Manger in upper Queen St, I implied that good French food was hard to find in Auckland except in eateries founded by Alex Roux (Bouchon, Torchon, Pastis) or his alumni.

We came here because we were in the bay for the weekend and were attracted by the cute turtle logo.

Make sure you have empty stomachs if you take the family out west to visit Helensville and South Head, writes Rachel Grunwell.

Yodelling and oompah music did nothing to improve a German-themed eatery.

In the hugely competitive NZ retail sector you have to offer some deal to get people in the door.

We came here because we were staying in nearby Maraetai Beach and a friend's mother had recommended this rural cafe.

If you want Christmas Day to really be a holiday, book yourself into a restaurant and let the staff do all the work.

Do the words "royal" and "Chinese" belong in the same sentence?

New to the block is award-winning David Huang's third Espresso Workshop, following the success of his cafes in St Georges Bay Rd, Parnell, and Owens Rd, Epsom.

Jay-Z and Beyonce made the most of a beautiful day in Auckland yesterday.

Choosing a hotel restaurant as a dining venue can pay off.

We came here because it was a beautiful day for relaxing in the sun, contemplating Rangitoto from afar.

Two Kiwi chefs are working in the centre of Melbourne - a pressure-cooker city shaping enticing food trends.

A trip to the north of the Shore holds delicious surprises and a stunning view.