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Bar review: Birdcage, Freemans Bay

Review: Bedford Soda & Liquor, Ponsonby

Food takes second place in Ponsonby bar better known for drinks menu.

Review: Apero Food & Wine, Auckland CBD

Apart from Euro, Apero is the only wine bar we've tried that takes the food side of the experience seriously.

Brunch: The Old Woodshop and Corner Cafe, New Lynn

Bar review: The Elephant Wrestler, Takapuna

Let's eat: Aw shucks, seafood by the bay

The memory is an unreliable faculty at the best of times. So it may be that I was mistaken in remembering that Only Seafood in Paihia was bloody good.

Bar review: Non Solo Pizza, Parnell

First drinks: Were suitably Italian - one Aperol Spritz and a Peroni, the only beer served on tap. There was a bit of confusion around

Review: Orbit, Auckland CBD

The Sky Tower’s revolving restaurant Orbit will elevate your special occasion.

Brunch: Depot Eatery, Auckland CBD

The menu is a short, sweet list of just three “morning glories” — bacon and egg doonas, toasted muesli and fresh, warm beignets. Plus the perfectly brewed Havana Coffee Co beans.

Bar review: Q Theatre Bar, Auckland CBD

Brunch: Crave Cafe, Sandringham

Review: Andiamo, Herne Bay

Standards are kept high at Andiamo, a constant that ensures regulars stay faithful.

Bar review: The Ginger Minx, Mt Eden

Bar review: Sweat Shop Brew Kitchen, Freemans Bay

Restaurant review: The Collins, Greenhithe

It's not easy keeping up with all the restaurants opening around town these days. In my attempts to do so, I rely on a handful of dining-out websites that report on new and upcoming openings.

Review: Barilla Dumpling, Balmoral

Brunch: Henri Cafe, Devonport

Review: Olaf's, Mt Eden

Mt Eden diners need to pay a visit to Olaf’s before folks in the outer suburbs discover it.