Peter Calder finds an Italian restaurant in Henderson packed despite the recession.

A long-awaited visit to a famous-in-Auckland restaurant finds it short of the mark

The meat was superb and perfectly cooked; a mouth-watering crust and tender inside, in that way it's so difficult to match at home.

A new addition to the many bar/restaurants on the Ponsonby Rd stretch gets the formula right.

Phoebe Falconer finds Two Fifteen warm in both temperature and welcome.

Peter Calder finds Clooney delivers a suitably impressive dining experience.

An Auckland French restaurant lacks consistency finds Phoebe Falconer.

Peter Calder finds Japanese food to write home about.

An otherwise evocative Thai meal is let down by some quick fixes.

Peter Calder finds fresh, fragrant and healthy fare at this Vietnamese restaurant.

Nici Wickes finds The Engine Room's goats' cheese souffle is worth breaking every dietary rule for.

The spice is right at Sagar, where Nici Wickes is dished up an excellent evening.

Fat Dog Cafe serves hearty food at a good price

With more than 100 choices on the menu, a return visit may be in order...

Peter Calder discovers real-deal Mexican food in Kingsland.