Meet our new fortnightly food columnist Delaney Mes, whose career has changed from corporate life to cuisine.

The Pinot ‘cousins’ Noir and Gris continue to be popular and finally it seems we’re discovering or re-discovering Riesling. Here are three excellent reasons to embrace them all.

Lance Redgwell admits it's still a pipe dream, but the Martinborough winery he manages could some day be producing vintages with a subtle, barrel-borne taste of native New Zealand timber.

It seems that no matter what your size, you can come under fire - as a new Instagram trend dubbed "thin shaming" proves.

Wine grapes are a climatically sensitive crop grown in a fairly narrow geographic range. Growing season temperatures for high-quality wine production are generally limited to 13-21C on average.

Coca-Cola will launch a naturally sweetened drink with a third less sugar and calories than its regular cola as part of an industry wide effort to tackle obesity.

You can get a taste of the best in the world's top restaurants, but cheap and local still rules, writes Jesse Mulligan.

US-style pizza caught on here. Now Kiwis' on-the-go meal is doing the same over there, writes Megan Singleton.

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.

The RSA has staunchly defended the quality of its food after it was called into question in a "tongue-in-cheek" advertisement by a trendy Auckland bar.

Kasey and Karena Bird will share their recipes in a new, fortnightly column.

Popular ethnic restaurants, catering companies, sushi shops and butchers are among nearly 90 Auckland eateries with below par food hygiene.

Alexandra a tiny sub region of Central Otago has a number of the country's smallest producers who are making delightful wines that are well worth seeking out.

A brand new burger joint, new look chicken joint and a boutique wine festival are all on Nicky Park's radar this week.

Standing over the charcoals with tongs in one hand and beer in the other has long been seen as a man’s domain. But according to Jamie Oliver, the true masters of the BBQ are women.

We spoke to winners in what we consider a couple of the most personable categories, asking them what they think makes them them best in the biz.

Ponsonby’s Golden Dawn bar has been voted the city’s best in the latest hospitality awards.

Think English food is stodgy? The Grill’s Sean Connolly believes it should be regarded as food for the soul.