It’s hard to pick just a handful of the best brunch spots with the burgeoning food scene here, but with that in mind, herewith my favourite five — this week.

A natural re-usable food wrap, a brainchild of three Auckland mums, is one of the creative ideas to be presented at next Sunday's Auckland Fair.

Sugar has been in the spotlight lately. From TV shows to bestselling books, it is a hot topic, the latest dietary demon, writes Niki Bezzant.

These wines will get you close to replicate a visceral joy-rush.

A pending liquor licence and chilly dining room couldn’t detract from the outstanding Vietnamese flavours on offer.

Expert baristas bring passion and flair to a new venture north of the bridge.

Ahead of July's Bakels Supreme Pie Awards, Elisabeth Easther set off on her very own Great NZ Pie Trail and found out there's more to these humble treats than meats the eye.

If you made your own waffles you would need seven basic ingredients, not the long list on the packet of this breakfast treat, writes Wendyl Nissen.

A wooden rake mistakenly left in a duct contributed to a blaze that gutted the kitchen of one of Auckland's most popular eateries.

We're loving the new Outrageous Fortune prequel, Westside. To enjoy a taste of the west, try these three great cafes.

The vibe is relaxed and gets busy as the Saturday night crowd begins to emerge in Mt Eden.

Five well-known Kiwis share what they are giving up for June and their top tips on how to stick to your goal.

"I was always honest and direct with contestants but I never wanted to be cruel."

An edible portrait printed on white chocolate adorning a waffle cone - the ice cream crafted as a salute to the transitioning former Olympian.

Auckland waterfront eatery Hammerheads collapsed last in April owing the taxman nearly $400,000, liquidators say.

Find all your favourite bits from today's Bite magazine online. Follow the hyperlinks in Jo Elwin's editor's letter and lose yourself in bite.co.nz.

Gone too soon, Coco shut its doors in November after barely 18 months of serving its Vietnamese-inflected pan-Med food.

Restaurateur Nic Watt’s daughter helped create the exciting new Sunday brunch menu and kids’ entertainment area at Masu.

The Sawmill has a great range of craft beer brewed on site, and a more than decent wine list and cocktail menu, and the cheerful bar staff are always helpful in finding something to your tastes.

Ika’s delicious seafood and value for money will have you hooked.

McDonald’s audits leftovers as other stores explain policies on where discarded fresh produce ends up.

We love being able to admire the action-packed open kitchen.

The last time I came across these milk biscuits was at primary school in the late 60s, and my taste for them hasn't changed in the past 45 years, finds Wendyl Nissen.

Wine drinkers in the UK may face paying more for a glass of New Zealand sauvignon blanc.

The book was going to be published in hard copy by Pan Macmillan but was scrapped when health experts warned some of the recipes could harm infants.

When you reach Welcome Rock 800m above the homestead at Blackmore Station you can see why visitors are amazed by the breathtaking 360 degree scenery.

Want to dine out like a king, but worried the bill will see you surviving on Weetbix for the rest of the week? Fear not, writes Anna King Shahab.

The $3 million factory is being opened as Pitango increases production and looks to boost exports.

We’re keen travellers here at Bite so Lonely Planet’s latest book The World’s Best Brunches has been a welcome addition to the kitchen.

Menu at Wynyard Quarter restaurant is uninspiring.