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Fancy a feed of fancy crab? Sorry, there's a catch ... well, no catch
Auckland supplies of an imported seafood delicacy have run out.
Shanghai Lil's back on the scene
Auckland's nightlife hasn't been the same without it. Shanghai Lil's has finally reopened in its third incarnation in Parnell.
Restaurant Brands sales up 4.2pc
Restaurant Brands lifted first quarter sales 4.2 per cent from a year earlier, as the KFC brand continued sustained growth while Starbucks Coffee and Pizza Hut sales slipped.
<i>Covo</i>, Grey Lynn
Themed restaurants are, I suspect, an acquired taste that I have failed to acquire.
<i>Jai Jalaram Khaman</i>, Sandringham
Jai Jalaram Khaman offers refreshingly different Indian vegetarian cuisine.
<i>Eight Point Two</i>, Birkenhead
A new chef and an ever-evolving menu ensure a Shore favourite rivals the best our neighbours across the Tasman have to offer.
<i>Vivace,</i> High St, Auckland CBD
The cherry blaze of a fire is the first thing you see at the top of the stairway that leads to Vivace.
<i>Eight Point Two</i>, Birkenhead
We had just finished our desserts (two helpings of poached quince with ice-cream; four spoons) when they arrived. There were probably a dozen but they had the impact of 100.
<i>Jafa</i>, Grey Lynn
We came here because it had been two years since our last visit and we wanted to see what had changed.
<i>Ponsonby Road Bistro</i>, Ponsonby
A young person from one of the style-conscious professions spoke warmly of the Ponsonby Road Bistro.
<i>Cin Cin on Quay</i>, Auckland CBD
An Auckland stalwart shows it still has plenty of gloss in its style and service.
A Nobu tradition
His restaurants are world famous, his face increasingly so, but for Nobu Matsushisa it's still all about the dining customer.
<i>Sal Rose</i>, Mt Albert
Turned away from Sal Rose's doors one recent Saturday night, we came back for another go on Sunday night. Second time lucky - just.
<i>Coco's Cantina,</i> Karangahape Rd
If you want a table at Coco's, show up early. When we got there at 6pm, it was starting to fill.
<i>Gana Cafe</i>, Papamoa
We came here because it was time for a mother and daughter catch-up.
<i>Der Metz</i>, Kohimarama
Big appetite? You won't go hungry at Der Metz, a German eatery whose focus is firmly on quantity.
<i>Me Ne Frego</i>, Epsom
There is a lot of bad Italian food around and Steve's, his mission statement notwithstanding, is not that.
The real master chef
Peter Gordon has never run his kitchen staff with an iron fist and a mouth like a sewer, yet he is one of NZ's most internationally successful chefs.
<i>Toast Cafe</i>, Viaduct Harbour Ave, Auckland CBD
We came here because it was a stunning day and we were keen to dine harbourside.
Masterchef winner won't give up day job
He may have won MasterChef New Zealand last night but Brett McGregor is sticking to teaching.
<i>Ken Yakitori Bar</i>, Karangahape Rd
When the sad day comes for the barbecue to be stored, never fear, Ken Yakitori is here.
Danish restaurant named best in the world
A Copenhagen restaurant has knocked Spain's elBulli from the top spot on the S.Pellegrino World's Best 50 Restaurants list.
<i>The Grove</i>, Wyndham St, Auckland CBD
The hard part is deciding what to choose from the menu, writes John Gardner.
New Zealand: Northern bites
Two rural and two seaside favourites make Paul Jobin's list of great North Island cafes.
Benediction Cafe, Newton
We came here because we were going clothes shopping and Benediction was on the way.
Anger over bloodstained burger
Auckland couple offered vouchers after finding blood in a Burger King meal.