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A fusion of fine and dine at Clooneys

There's little to complain about with new helmsman.

Reviewed: Avondale restaurant a perfect 10

A cafe's after-hours transformation gets the thumbs up, even the insects.

Brunch: Huckleberry a work in process

It may be on the wrong end of the street, but this cafe is sustainable.

Moxie: Dinner like it used to be

A lack of shared plates and fusion is a welcome concept.

Restaurant review: From MasterChef to chef

Parnell is the unlikely location for a Filipino restaurant launched by a pig-farmer.

Review: Henderson cafe's teething troubles

Despite a slow start, this newcomer is set to be the cream of West Auckland's brunch crop.

Review: Tao Restaurant bends the rules

More dumpling bar than fusion cuisine.

Reviewed: Grey Lynn's Vodka Room

An Eastern European newcomer is gastronomically (and politically) on trend.

Brunch review: Giusto Bar and Eatery

Braving the scaffolding pays off with great food and friendly service.

Restaurant review: A model menu at Azabu

Japan meets Peru in Auckland - in style.

Restaurant review: Emett wows at Madam Woo

On the face of it, Madam Woo might seem a tad too clever: a Hamilton-born three time Michelin-star chef (awarded in 2006 when Emett

Review: Comfort food at The French Cafe

The French Cafe as always is at the top of its game - but the game has changed.

Review: Something for everyone at Eight

Where the only limit is your imagination - and belt size.

Brunch review: Seabreeze in Westmere

The long-awaited renovation of a Westmere cafe proves popular.

Restaurant review: Touch of class at Augustus Bistro

Ponsonby newcomer brings plenty of joie de vivre.

Brunch review: Pt Chev cafe queues worth the wait

Queues are forming for the best spot on the beach.

Moxie's restaurant revolution: no shared plates

This is revolutionary dining at its prettiest.

Brunch review: Eclectic choices at Henderson eatery

Sophisticated comfort food and an impressive array of icecreams.