In the run-up to Christmas at least 12 Auckland Chinese restaurants received surprise visits from IRD officers.

A Ponsonby Rd eatery proves itself worthy of a repeat visit.

The fine art of cuisine is demonstrated at this central Auckland establishment, writes John Gardner.

Nathan Outlaw has overtaken Britain's best-known fish chef and his former mentor - at least in the culinary stakes.

We came here because the cafe formerly known as Lounge had undergone a reincarnation and we were curious.

Alan Perrott goes dining in the dark at Dans Le Noir in Clerkenwell Green.

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...

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 is being accused of homophobia after it blocked gay websites from its new free Wi-Fi service at its restaurants.

Fine dining is found to exist in a place popularly called 'the Tron'.

Auckland diners want clearer rules over when the holiday surcharge should apply after some were slapped with the extra cost on their bills yesterday.

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.

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.

A shortened trip between Auckland and Warkworth makes the stop at Plume all the more worthwhile.

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.