<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.
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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.
Canvas' best restaurants: Dine by Peter Gordon
We didn't dine with Peter Gordon, of course. Few are granted that privilege.
<i>Euro</i>, Auckland CBD
It's slick, it's popular and it serves up delicious food with flair.
Setback in residents' bid to block McDonald's
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.
Creepy crawly turns stomachs at noodle restaurant
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.
<i>Drexel's</i>, Christchurch
We came here because we were in Christchurch for the day and this iconic all-day 'breakfast restaurant' had been recommended.
<i>Euro</i>, Auckland CBD
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.
<i>Gina's Italian Kitchen</i>, Grafton
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.
<i>Rabbithole Cafe</i>, Herne Bay
We came here because we weren't late for any important dates, but the name attracted us.
<i>Plume</i>, Matakana
A shortened trip between Auckland and Warkworth makes the stop at Plume all the more worthwhile.
<i>TriBeCa</i>, Parnell
The new chef at a Parnell institution has done wonders for its menu.
<i>Palate</i>, Hamilton
Good choices were rife at a Hamilton restaurant, especially the one to eat there.
Sydney: Essence of Italy a family affair
Graham Reid goes to a Sydney institution and meets new old friends.
<i>La Cigale</i>, Parnell
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.
<i>Cafe Cabana</i>, Mt Maunganui
We came here because we were in the bay for the weekend and were attracted by the cute turtle logo.
West Auckland: Going nuts out west
Make sure you have empty stomachs if you take the family out west to visit Helensville and South Head, writes Rachel Grunwell.
<i>Cocoro</i>, Ponsonby
New Ponsonby eatery Cocoro mixes beautifully presented traditional Japanese dishes with a contemporary twist.
<i>Der Metz</i>, Kohimarama
Yodelling and oompah music did nothing to improve a German-themed eatery.
<i>Mark Irving :</i> It's got to be relevant to get in the door
In the hugely competitive NZ retail sector you have to offer some deal to get people in the door.
<i>The Log Cabin</i>, Clevedon
We came here because we were staying in nearby Maraetai Beach and a friend's mother had recommended this rural cafe.
Dining with Santa's helpers
If you want Christmas Day to really be a holiday, book yourself into a restaurant and let the staff do all the work.
<i>Royal Garden Chinese Restaurant</i>, Milford
Do the words "royal" and "Chinese" belong in the same sentence?
Caffeine hit: Espresso Workshop
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.