The gorgeous interior of Hotel DeBrett's restaurant is a great match for its stellar menu.

Chef Tetsuya Wakuda has been described as having the best palate in the world. He can even turn scrambled eggs into a culinary experience.

Any time is the right time for relaxing with a treat.

Blind winemakers may bring an added skill to the industry.

Artist Carin Wilson draws on ancient Maori wisdom to take stock of the state of our world.

Cybele boutique manager Melissa Ly has a penchant for interesting design. Viva finds out what else she likes.

Next month is a great chance to back a worthy cause.

Auckland's elite fashion street is host to a celebration style.

Meet a talented Aucklander who is building a career as an international perfumer.

We talk to the designer behind burgeoning label Penny Sage.

Who's best in black? Viva is pleased to announce the winners of the New Zealand Fashion Museum's Best in Black competition, selected from visitors at the Black in Fashion exhibition.

Fans of all things Chanel - or those who want to see how to spend a big-time design and marketing budget - should check out the latest Chanel Makeup Confidential digital magazine.

Here are some fashion moments close to home that changed the local industry.

As soon as the weather starts to warm, our minds turn to fresh produce, all dressed up.

Time for grenache to come out from under cover.

Soothe your post-winter skin with creams that protect against the elements.

Perhaps not unusually for a dancer, Kelly Nash has a weakness for shoes.

Christina Force will be judging the world's best in the photographic equivalent of the Oscars in New York next month. She tells Viva about her favourite things.

Chef Ben Shewry is saving the world - one ingredient at a time.

Khalid Shafar uses his Emirates background to design stunning furniture that is also practical for modern lives.

Dermatology experts share their insights and one warns that natural isn't always nice.

Glenda Bailey has transformed America's Harper's Bazaar by persuading A-list celebrities to take part in outrageous photo shoots.

They have always been linked but the fashion world is increasingly looking to the art world for inspiration.

Viva is delighted to announce "First Light - Fashion's Night Out" on Friday September 30, the first event in a year-long schedule of activities planned by the High Street Guild.

Make a graphic statement next time you cook - and show your national pride - with this stylish Farfalline Bianconere black and white butterfly pasta.