Dining Out
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This Epsom restaurant has been quietly getting on with providing great food and service.
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'This smart-casual restaurant has (like your dog I expect) an exceptional pedigree.'
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This peaceful and attentive dining room serves up simple yet sublime sushi.
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There’s nothing this restaurant reviewer enjoys more than a weekend flight to Wellington.
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Located on the 21st floor, this is one of the city’s most exciting new spots.
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The Commercial Bay spot serves power snacks, parmigiana and unmissable charred chicken.
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Plus, how to scout venues for a major party.
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Who says restaurants can’t be a bit of fun?
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Serving the flavours of northeastern China and gorgeous cocktails.
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That weren’t supposed to be there.
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You’ll be glad you came to this yakitori bar as soon as you descend the stairs.
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Choose your knife from a tray of weaponry, then wait for the caddy of mustards.
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You’ll find this stunning new Auckland bar on the 21st floor.
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With an expanded and refreshed interior, Farina is buzzy and beautiful.
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At the Eden Terrace restaurant you’ll find sublime sushi, yakitori and much more.
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Locals are lucky to have it; out-of-towners should find an excuse to visit.
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Plus, one reader asks where to find some of the city’s hottest new openings.
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It’s the right kind of neighbourhood spot — suburban but sophisticated, classy but casual.
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The food is exceptional, without exception.
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‘I’ll be very interested to see how this one goes.’