What's the difference between syrah and shiraz?
We call the grape a different name to our neighbours across the ditch, but why?
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromFood & Drink
There are no hormones in our chicken, never was
We have fabulous food in NZ - the bad stuff is the exception, not the rule.
Restaurant review: Giraffe goes beyond expectations
The creme de la creme of waterfront eating - and service.
The day I ate over 100 food items
Greg Bruce took a day of sampling food and beverages it in his stride.
What chefs make when they're off duty
We asked four chefs what they make for friends and family when they're at home, off duty.
Why carriers of breast cancer gene shouldn't eat avocado
New research suggests some greens could raise the risk of cancer in women carrying BRCA.
Are you guilty of this infuriating Kiwi dining habit?
This bad habit is a growing trend and it's hitting our local restaurants where it hurts.
12-year-old's scathing restaurant review
The youngster's description of this "hell in a shell" restaurant has gone viral.
Why are hipsters being paid to line up outside restaurants?
They're not there because someone on Instagram's raving about the place.
Restaurant Review: Huami, Federal St
Huami brings fresh, upscale Chinese food to SkyCity's dining precinct.
Is this the secret to chopping onions without tears?
Sick of crying over onions? Experts reveal how to chop sans tears.
6 'healthy' foods that really aren't good for you
Sometimes it's hard to tell what's really good for you and what's doing you harm.
Would you eat a burger made from insects?
Insect-based foods are set to hit supermarket shelves next week.
Beck Vass: My Food Bag disaster
I denied my kids hot chips for bad behaviour and went into battle with a Food Bag.
Why you should drink a glass of wine at night
A study has found indulging on a glass wine with dinner can lower one's risk of dying.
Is frying food in olive oil really bad for you?
Olive oil is frequently linked to good health but what about when you're frying with it?
The clever reason chip packets are so noisy
An Oxford University professor has revealed exactly why chip packets make so much sound.
Organic baby food range on the way
Organic baby food range Foodie Babe aimed at making vegetables yummy.
Honeybear's street food surpasses bare necessities
Indian/Burmese street food surpasses the bare necessities.
How to beer-batter your fish
If you're lucky enough to know fishing fanatics, this is a great way to cook the catch.
The big change coming to Cadbury
Something important is about to disappear from packs of Cadbury Dairy Milk.
How to eat the 'wonder vitamin'
Tired? Cracked lips? Brittle nails? You may be lacking in this key 'wonder vitamin'...
Why your chip bag comes half empty
Ever felt disappointment after opening a packet of chips and seeing half the bag is empty?
Three glorious wines for the weekend
Finding whiskers in weird places on your face? Fret not. Sip and forget the horror.
Man finds plastic lid in his burger
Reddit user claims to have found a plastic lid, that looked like tomato, in his burger.
Niki Bezzant: Rejoice, Gen-Y, avos are back
COMMENT: Avocados are back in season and back on the menu.
A hemp restaurant? Cool man
A pop-up restaurant project is aiming to teach NZers to cook with a type of cannabis.