From Paris Butter to Onslow, there is more to a name than what appears above the door.

Dr Jo Burzynska awards NZ's most exciting wineries, including one Supreme Winner.

How to turn the summer’s best produce into a drink you won't soon forget.

Why the Burger Burger queen is banking on spaghetti and a disco ball.

These dishes span fine dining, neighbourhood gems and clever seasonal eats.

Where's open for a coffee? Head here if you're itching for a brew over the break.

These summer recipes are designed to travel well for beach or bach holidays.

We profiled 13 new openings earlier this year, but the good hospo news keeps on coming.

Paris Butter is already a great restaurant. But it’s only going in one direction.

Looking to treat a foodie to a feast? Put your meal entirely in the chefs’ hands.

From cellar doors, to cafes, to fine dining, here’s where to add to your itinerary.

Christmas isn't Christmas without a pavlova, but try it with a new twist this year.

This new restaurant, with an ex-Homeland chef, has some secrets to share.

Summer is Auckland’s time to shine. Pair standout beaches with top nearby eateries.

Plus, where to find good Indonesian food, and where to take an 86-year-old for dinner.

Plus, festive treats for mince pie sceptics (thinks panettone, biscuit boxes and cake).

Your starter tick list for getting to know Ponsonby bite by bite, sip by sip.

Mimi Gilmour-Buckley's new venture is buzzy & bright, with a 30-layer lasagne on its menu.

Jesse Mulligan and Kelly Gibney chose their top 50, but who would you have put on yours?

We frequented reliable neighbourhood restaurants and visited exciting new openings.

Plus, five of the best wines to buy, chill and try at home.

Jesse gets his money's worth from a fleeting visit to the capital.

From a restaurant in the middle of a gorge to excellence in the capital.

Plus, a reader is concerned about Jesse's diet but what does his doctor think?

They've also picked the best place to dress up and the city's best-kept secret.

Jesse Mulligan and Kelly Gibney pick the city's best... but who is crowned supreme winner?

Jesse Mulligan tests your Auckland restaurant knowledge ahead of the reveal on Wednesday.

Viva Wine Editor Dr Jo Burzynska’s top picks for Christmas and summer sipping.

Her posts are a mix of politics and moments of joy, one shared meal at a time.

Plus, Gretchen Lowe's exclusive Spanish-inspired recipes.

Jesse reviews a new business class trip to Milford Sound. Should you book it for yourself?

Jesse Mulligan is helping with your cost-of-living-related hospitality dilemmas.

If you're choosing between two restaurants, do online reviews add up?

From chocolate to cheese, these are treats to surprise on the countdown to Christmas.

If you’ll spend $200 on a concert ticket, why not spend the same on a world-class meal?

The precinct around Newton, Grafton and Eden Terrace is a pleasing mix of old and new.

It’s scorned for its association with brunch. But a good Bloody Mary is great.