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<i>The Engine Room</i>, Northcote Point

The machinery appears to be running smoothly in a North Shore restaurant kitchen, save a few details.

<i>Hinemoa Street Organic Cafe</i>, Birkenhead

We came here because a friend had alerted us to the fact the cafe, formerly known as Grace, had undergone a facelift.

<i>Ahsi-Itzcalli</i>, Grey Lynn

For a genuine taste of Mexico, you can't go past Grey Lynn's latest fixture.

BurgerFuel opens in Dubai

Birthplace of 'drive-thru' turns its back on fast food

In a bid to combat rampant obesity levels, law-makers in the US city of Baldwin Park have imposed a moratorium on new fast-food outlets.

Pizza delivery drivers breach work permits

<i>Paradish</i>, Newton

Paradish - yep, that name is just a bad pun - bills itself as offering "innovative Chinese cuisine".

From gate to plate - chefs grow their own

Chefs from London to Loch Voll are growing their own produce, from bumper crops of carrots to unusual herbs they find difficult to source.

<i>The Mulberry</i>, Mt Eden

One way of classifying restaurants is by the terminology that the people who wait tables use to introduce the specials.

<i>Tipparost</i>, Papakura

I'm always on the hunt for the perfect Thai meal and finding one that stands out from the crowd is not easy.

A table for toddlers, please

<i>The Independent</i>'s Nick Duerden wonders why the UK has such different views on children in restaurants to the rest of Europe.

Super-size burger 90kg

Fancy a feed of fancy crab? Sorry, there's a catch ... well, no catch

Auckland supplies of an imported seafood delicacy have run out.

Fine for TV3 show over cafe mix-up

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.

<i>Cibo</i>, Parnell

Put your glad rags on for a meal that feels like an occasion.