Jesse Mulligan is Viva's Dining Out Editor.

Jesse Mulligan is one of New Zealand's most recognisable voices in food and culture. As Viva's restaurant critic, he's spent years eating his way around Aotearoa and beyond, curating Viva's annual Top 50 restaurant lists that have become essential reading for any Aucklander who takes dining seriously. Beginning his career as a stand-up comedian, Jesse transitioned to radio and television presenting. This varied background brings humour and relatability to his restaurant reviews and writing. He lives in Grey Lynn with his wife Victoria and their four hungry children.