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The secret ingredient

You can't keep a hungry child out of the kitchen. But how much do they learn from their mothers? Some of our top chefs and their mums talk about their childhood eating habits.

<i>Coco's Cantina</i>, Karangahape Rd

Nici Wickes nominates Coco's Cantina as one of Auckland's best Italian-style eateries.

<i>Mondial</i>, Grey Lynn

Ewan McDonald nominates Mondial Cafe as one of Auckland's best eateries.

Enticed by spice

Who can be bothered cooking on your holidays? Geraldine Johns picks the best places for cheap, but very good ethnic food.

<I>The Shed</I>, Waiheke

In the latest of a series on Restaurants of the Year, <I>Viva</I> reviewer Ewan McDonald nominates The Grove as one of Auckland's best restaurants of 2009.

<i>The Grove,</i> Wyndham St, Auckland CBD

In the latest of a series on Restaurants of the Year, <I>Viva</I> reviewer Nici Wickes nominates The Grove as one of Auckland's best restaurants of 2009.

<i>Barolo</i>, Symonds St, Auckland CBD

This place is named after one of the great wines of Italy," I told the Professor's mother as we sat down.

<i>M Bar and Cafe</i>, Grey Lynn

It may have a short name but a tapas-style Indian restaurant in Grey Lynn is not short on flavour.

<i>The Grove,</i> Wyndham St, Auckland CBD

Divine food, attentive waitstaff: what more could you want for a celebration meal?

<i>Piha Cafe</i>, Piha

I do not pretend to have closely studied all - well, any actually - of the material presented to the Waitakere City Council and the Environment Court in the long battle to establish a cafe at this iconic West Coast beach.

<i>Avgas Cafe</i>, Mt Maunganui

<i>Red Brick Kitchen and Bar</i>, Parnell

A restaurant in a Parnell listed building proves one worth putting on the weekly outing list.

Fee hike will hurt patrons

Festive feast

Nosh chefs James Paterson and Anthony Joseph serve up their summery Christmas fare with an eye to using the best ingredients.

<i>White Restaurant</i>, Princes Wharf

Takeaways bring healthy profit

Shares in KFC, Starbucks and Pizza Hut operator Restaurant Brands closed at a seven-year high.