Tucked into the former home of Peach Pit, it offers octopus, acaraje and cheese bread.

Forest, one of Auckland’s most unique restaurants, keeps its focus on Dominion Rd.

“It’s like eating at Buckingham Palace, without the starch.”

The bistro is clever and imaginative, with a handsome courtyard and boldly hot crayfish.

Plus, one reader is curious about breakfast in Herne Bay.

The long-reigning Ōrākei bistro has a solid spring menu, but it could use a little polish.

One reader asks where to find the best version of a misunderstood vegetable: eggplant.

Visit a restaurant that makes excellent masala tea and a five-shot pani puri.

Plus, a recommendation for a taste of Spain in a great spot.