We came here because I was bored of going to the usual jam-packed suspects (Circus, Frasers) on Mt Eden…

1. Brunch: Gala Cafe, Mt Eden

A unique Pacific take on Chinese food shines in this playfully original setting.

1. Review: El Sizzling Chorizo, Ponsonby

The Lonely Planet guide to New Zealand describes this cafe as "easily the best choice" in Waitomo. The locals seem to agree…

My mother drank sherry and her twin drank gin. Although this may sound like a line from an old music-hall song, there is…

1. Review: The Foodstore, Auckland CBD

We came here because we were in the mood for a dose of nostalgia and Devonport always brings back pleasant…

1. Brunch: Vauxhall, Devonport (1 comments)

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

1. Review: Harbourside, Auckland CBD (1 comments)

Silver service? Who the hell does silver service these days? I doubt that one waitress in 100 would know what it is.

1. Review: Tribeca, Parnell

Joanna Mathers finds the cosiest spots to eat and drink.

1. Brunch: Toru, Ponsonby

They may well have complained when this building on the corner of Tamaki Drive was built, but now it's here the citizens…

1. Review: St Heliers Bay Bistro, St Heliers (4 comments)

We came here because we needed to check out the popular new eatery in the hip Britomart precinct. …

1. Review: L'Assiette, Britomart (3 comments)

It's been quite a project. First they lifted it, then they shifted it, and it was slid back into place and lovingly restored…

1. Review: Sale St Bistro, Freemans Bay (2 comments)

A Mexico fan has been hassling me to go for so long that I've taken to scooting around corners when I see her coming. Now…

1. Review: Mexico Takapuna (4 comments)

Here are a couple of experiences I never thought I’d embrace — a boeuf bourguignon served at a Japanese restaurant and a…

1. Review: Taisho Yakitori Bar, Herne Bay

We came here because we'd been meaning to for ages, having noted its pretty steady popularity with the locals.

1. Brunch: Cereal Killa, Mt Eden (7 comments)

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

1. Review: Citizen Park, Kingsland (1 comments)

Peter Calder returns to the city that introduced him to decent food.

1. Melbourne: Glam it up a little