When dining is this good, it's like a dream. One from which I simply don't want to wake up.

Correctly matching wines to food is easy to get wrong.

French chef Nic Poelaert will cook for one night at The Farm at Cape Kidnappers.

Updated 1920s-era styling is all the rage for modern-day glamour girls.

A simple yet tasty pastry delight.

The layered, colourful and feminine works of artist Emma Wright represent the "unpredictability" of life.

Let us lead you into temptation with that perennial pastry-encased favourite.

A handpicked selection of what's new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week's issue of Viva for more.

Passion for winemaking runs strong in the Delegat family.

Known for his evocative and nostalgic portrayal of everyday life, photographer Derek Henderson's third book examines the human form.

Vintage vinyl, Comme des Garcons perfumes and a tactile rug are among costume designer Sarah Voon's treasures.

Coco Chanel was on to something when she concocted her now famous fragrance. A new exhibition in Paris explores the cultural significance of the iconic designer and her enduringly popular scent.

The right brows are a holy grail for beauty devotees opener.

Winemakers Kim and Erica Crawford open the doors of their elegant Auckland home to toast their new venture with distinguished guests.

Feijoa lovers: the season for this oval beauty of a fruit is upon us and I swear it was sent to Earth to cheer us up before the cold winter months set in.

Three Asian artists draw on their heritage to create contemporary works with meaning.

Watch out, world, chenin blanc is poised to take its place in the spotlight.

As one door closes, another opens. A truism for our dynamic dining scene, that's for sure.

When punk emerged from the music scenes of New York and London its influence was felt in many walks of life, but few more so than fashion. The latest exhibition at New York's Metropolitan Museum looks at how the movement took designers in new directions.

Draw on the punk attitude with clever repurposed products for face painting.

Chef Che Barrington does to Chinese cuisine what Baz Luhrmann does to the classic story in film - he brings it into the now with such dazzling brilliance that you are swept away in the moment and left wanting more, more, more.

There are countless ways to serve pumpkin - all of them delicious. And the vegetable's versatile flavours fit courses perfectly - savoury or sweet.

The women behind a fun new-to-New Zealand beauty brand are a close-knit family foursome.

A handpicked selection of what's new in fashion, food and beauty right now. See this week's issue of Viva for more.

Roses and chocolates are always popular presents, but try a twist on tradition with indulgent gifts that won't wilt in the vase or weigh the recipient down.