Sarah Lang finds out if Simon Gault's reputation as the show's scariest judge is deserved.

Libby Nicholson-Moon selects a few cafes worth seeking out among Auckland's many.

Exotic Latin flavours mingle with the sultry rhythms of fancy footwork.

A cosy evening out at a venue with a menu of a size to match.

"Sugar, salt, fat," said Robert, as we tucked into the churros con chocolate at the Basque Kitchen and Bar. "You can't beat them."

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.

Top marks for a class act in Auckland's Herne Bay.

Your guide to Auckland's food courts - a banquet of cheap eats.

The expansive view from the back veranda of The Java Room is slightly spoiled by a hulking tower.

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.

It's a cuisine getting big attention but this particular spot, while delicious, didn't quite get the pulse racing.

A Thai restaurant that shines a little brighter.

At one upmarket Auckland restaurant the waiting staff are likely to be at least as well qualified as their clientele.

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...

A popular Epsom local delivers flavoursome, delicious and good value Chinese food without the fanfare.

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.