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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>Gana Cafe</i>, Papamoa

We came here because it was time for a mother and daughter catch-up.

<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>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.

<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.

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.

Anger over bloodstained burger

Auckland couple offered vouchers after finding blood in a Burger King meal.

<i>Dallow's Restaurant</i>, Sale St, Auckland CBD

Luke Dallow does it again with a new and delicious addition to his Sale St venue.

<i>dine by Peter Gordon</i>, Auckland CBD

One day, I hope, Peter Gordon will cook my dinner. It hasn't happened yet.

The Bathhouse Restaurant, Queenstown

The view augured well for a night out without kids, but hopes were soon dashed.

<i>The Fridge</i>, Kingsland

We came here because I'd walked past many times and spotted the enticing front cabinet, filled with wraps and salads, and guessed their brunches would be as impressive.

Mouldy pancakes flatten appetite

Fast-food chain Wendy's is considering taking pancakes off the menu after a woman was served mouldy pancakes.

<i>Cazador Restaurant</i>, Mt Eden

Meat-lovers rejoice - Cazador satisfies all carnivorous cravings and more besides.

<i>Solstice Bar and Bistro</i>, Albany

Aaah, beef carpaccio. Slices of raw meat so thin as to be translucent are arranged on the plate, just so.