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<i>Alleluya</i>, Karangahape Rd

<i>Rocco Restaurant and Bar</i>, Ponsonby

Why is there is no seriously upscale Spanish restaurant in this city?

Coffee concept sold to Saudis

Esquires has struck a "dream" deal with a Saudi Arabian sheikh ...

<i>Industry Zen</i>, Auckland CBD

Get ready to be entertained by some Japanese culinary theatrics.

<i>Squid Row Gastro Pub</i>, Grafton

A gastro bar's good looks and ambience can’t quite hide its food flaws, writes Phoebe Falconer.

The Dish: Dutch flavour

New Herne Bay cafe Zus & Zo is dragging in the locals, but we think the secret should be shared.

<i>Spring Moon</i>, Browns Bay

<i>Buenos Aires Restaurant</i>, Herne Bay

They don't do a standing cordero asado at Buenos Aires in Herne Bay, but they do the next best thing.

Kiwis out to give London a taste of fine espresso

<i>Non Solo Pizza</i>, Parnell

One of Parnell's places to be and be seen provides delicious fare at a glamorous price.

Hip haunts

<i>Viva</i>'s guide to where the fashion crowd are eating, drinking and flirting this season.

<i>Takahe</i>, Titirangi

We walked in and immediately thought</b> the decor matches the bush location and namesake, with lots of wooden fittings and takahe birds dotted about the place.

<i>Sunday Painters</i>, Ponsonby

<i>Gorgeous</i>, Mt Eden

Head to Dominion Rd for New York pizzas named after fashion's most lovely ladies.

<i>Jade Dragon</i>, Auckland CBD

A newish restaurant at Sky City exceeds expectations and delivers a pleasant, if not outstanding, experience.

Wine: Liguid gold

How much is a main course in a restaurant? You know that, right?

<i>Marvel Grill</i>, Takapuna

The steak knife, which started as a sophisticated dining accoutrement, is now a joke - the consolation prize for competition losers or a bonus for anyone who shops via infomercials.

<i>Rosehip Cafe</i>, Parnell