What's on Auckland: Restaurant Month

Back for the third year in a row, Restaurant Month has rapidly expanded to support the city's passion for dining and food experiences. 2013 will see the month-long event infused with an international flavour.

Restaurant Month events will include a theatrical Official Launch Party, a colourful street food market, a wine tasting event and exceptional international chef events.

These will be topped off with exclusive month-long special menus from over 125 central city restaurants and over 20 unique in-restaurant dining events.

The special menus from participating restaurants will be available across three price categories (< $20, $21-$30 and $30+) - ensuring that Restaurant Month caters to all budgets.

Opening Night Wednesday 31 July

The Official Restaurant Month Launch Party (sponsored by Singapore Airlines) on Wednesday 31 July promises to be Auckland's biggest restaurant party yet in the newly refurbished ASB Theatre.

The unusual setting will offer guests a sensational 'behind the scenes' experience with some of the city's most exciting chefs.

Guests will savour the culinary delights of Nick Honeyman of Everybody's new Izakaya Japanese restaurant, Mark Southon of The Foodstore and Brian Campbell of delectable dessert bar, Milse. Like snow peas, these tickets will be snapped up smart and can be purchased from iTicket.co.nz.

Street Eats, Saturday 10 August

Inspired by the current obsession for street food - and showcasing the delights of Thailand's best outdoor eateries to the Mexican bites we all savour and devour, Street Eats is set to blend culture and cuisine into a fantastic free food-lovers event.

For one day only on Saturday 10 August, Shed 10 will open its doors to the public as chefs from all over central Auckland serve up their signature food. From 11am onwards, Street Eats will have children's entertainment, street theatre, wine and music to accompany the huge variety of flavours on offer.

Winter Warm Up wine event, 17-18 August

The weekend of 17-18 August, Restaurant Month takes over Victoria Park Market with the Winter Warm Up wine event. Wine lovers will be treated to boutique wine tastings, talks by wine makers, themed lunches and entertainment. Early Bird tickets to the Boutique Wine Showcase at the Winter Warm Up are just $20 + booking fee (including your glass and your first six tastings).

Purchase tickets to all events via iTicket.co.nz

For further information, head to www.biglittlecity.co.nz