The real-life friends behind the funny web series share their favourite city spots.

A special recipe from Melie's Kitchen.

Barista Ulala Nakama appreciates coffee in all its guises.

We round up the hottest books in the gastronomy realm right now.

The founder of Bluebells Cakery enjoys scouting cafes and markets on her Sundays off.

An Italian villa is the perfect setting for an exotic honeymoon, writes Alexia Santamaria.

Home-cooked chutneys and pickles will tranform a dish and your tastebuds, writes Angela Casley.

This beetroot, apple and date chutney is perfect to place in little jars for a gift.

Janetta Mackay talks to two stylists who are redefining the way they do business.

The city's newest tapas bar opens today - we meet the men behind it.

Impress your wedding guests with a first-class wine selection. Jo Burzynska tells how.

Where to go, what to do and what to try this week.

Full-blown — or should we call them full-grown — beards seem to be the only concession to winter warmth Kiwi blokes will make.

Eleanor Ozich of Petite Kitchen sneaks vegetables into this delicious cake recipe.

A loose sweater and full, voluminous skirt is the easiest styling trick this season.

Architect Nat Cheshire shares his essentials - from designers to restaurants and exercise routines.

Prego maintains the high standards it set two decades ago. Beautiful food, writes Nici Wickes, is served impeccably by knowledgeable staff in a happy atmosphere.

A surprise wedding at Parnell's Cibo went off without a hitch for Sue and Deborah.

Expert advice from Felix Nguyen, Bobbi Brown's assistant manager of education for Asia-Pacific.

It was a relaxed wedding in Kerikeri, coupled with a traditional Hindu ceremony at the Winter Gardens for Samantha and Kishan.

In the countdown to the Marr Factory spring-summer fashion shows, Viva asks the top designers taking part to share their views on one topic: individuality.

Man of the moment Mike Van de Elzen talks to Fiona Ralph about his latest moves: a new restaurant, a new book, and his next travelling roadshow.

Perfume is a basic need - one that should not be denied, writes Noelle McCarthy.

Exhausted after a few days’ partying, the runway diva jumps into bed at London’s Chiltern Firehouse to talk fashion, boys and bunny rabbits with Bryony Gordon.

Meet the fairy godmother helping South Auckland girls become princesses on ball night.

This couple went for casual and custom-made, at Old Forest School in Pongakawa Valley.

Janetta Mackay ponders the blurring of lines in the fashion and sport's worlds.

We speak to Libby Grace about her rapidly growing new venture.