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Review: Xuxu, Britomart
A cocktail salon and eatery provides an evocative taste of Vietnam in Britomart.

Wine: Splashes of colour, a multitude of interpretations
From deep purple to blanc de blancs and everything in between.

Review: Boonchu Thai and Isan Restaurant, Mt Eden
Moving to larger premises has allowed a Thai cafe to become a restaurant and introduce a new style of cuisine.

Fermented fabric: Does this pinot suit me?
An experiment in fermented fabric is taking innovation to new levels.

Review: The Commons, Takapuna
A bistro in a new restaurant complex sports an ambitious choice of meals, complete with glossary.

Review: Tin Soldier, Ponsonby
New eatery on the block shows why it is a hit with the cool crowd.

Review: Citizen Q, Auckland CBD
If you're off to the central city to see a show, Citizen Q is a good-looking place to fill up before the main act.

Competition from Chile could topple Kiwi sav
After a false start, the South Americans are making sauvignons that could rival our own.

Review: Vinnies, Herne Bay
One of Auckland’s traditional top dining locations proves it still deserves its position.