LifestyleReview: Taisho Yakitori Bar, Herne BayThe Japanese treat of skewered meats, and much more besides, is always a pleasant way to while away an evening.20 Apr 02:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Tatsumi Japanese Restaurant, NewmarketLoyal regulars had mentioned to me that Cafe Rikka in Newmarket had gone badly off the boil. Then I heard it had closed. These two things may not be unrelated. 18 Apr 02:00 AM
LifestyleBrunch: Bennetts Cafe, MangawhaiWe came here because we were staying in Mangawhai for Easter - along with several thousand other people; the coastal tourist spot was packed.16 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleReview: The Franklin Tap House and Eatery, PonsonbyPonsonby newcomer kicks off to a strong start.14 Apr 02:00 AM
LifestyleBrunch: Humbug, Glen EdenWe came here because my brother-in-law and his wife were housesitting close by and had made this their local for a few weeks. They were big fans, so we came to find out what the fuss was about. 12 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleReview: The Attic, Mission BayThe first and last time I saw Tristan, we were both stoned as chooks.10 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleReview: Botswana Butchery, Quay St, Auckland CBDI don't mourn Cin Cin because its spirit has been dead so long. 05 Apr 12:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Mexico, Britomart, Auckland CBDIt wasn't just the summer rain slicing through the street lights and pelting on the grey asphalt that made me think, for a moment, that I was in New York.04 Apr 02:00 AM
LifestyleBrunch: Cafe O, Grey LynnWe came here because one of my regular brunch companions goes past this newish cafe and thought it looked worth investigating.29 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleReview: Black Sugar Grill, Mission BayA beach suburb turns up a surprisingly decent dining out option.29 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleReview: De Grand Thai Restaurant & Bar, GreenlaneGrand. The proof of that is of course in the food.29 Mar 02:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Beresford Square Wine Bar, Auckland CBDI'm beginning to consider the possibility that I don't like my friends. 27 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleReview: Angus Steak House, Auckland CBDAn established restaurant gets its core ingredient mostly right but seemingly at the expense of others.23 Mar 01:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Monsoon Poon, Auckland CBDA Viaduct restaurant provides a convincing combination of meals from all Southeast Asia.22 Mar 01:00 AM
LifestyleBrunch: Shore Road Cafe, RemueraWe came here because we'd heard good things of this newish cafe.20 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleReview: Hammerheads, Okahu BayAn Auckland icon in a prime locale doesn't quite make the most of its assets.16 Mar 01:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Altar Cafe, Mt EdenA Mt Eden cafe-turned-restaurant has some lessons to learn.14 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleReview: Pyrenees Cafe & Delicatessen, RemueraIt's a bit of a hoot that the word "delicatessen" comes from the Germans. 14 Mar 01:00 AM
LifestyleBrunch: Cafe French Rendez-vous, TakapunaWe came here because we'd heard the Pumphouse theatre's cafe had changed hands and it was a lovely day to enjoy the lake.12 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleReview: Tatsumi, NewmarketA relocated Christchurch restaurant worth celebrating.10 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleFour of the best: Places kids can eat for freeAuckland is bursting with eateries keen to attract a younger clientele. 09 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleReview: Eight Point Two, BirkenheadThe message about locally sourced, seasonal ingredients has been hammered so repetitively that you almost wish a restaurant offer winter greens from Uzbekistan in February. Almost.09 Mar 01:00 AM
LifestyleBrunch: Divan House Cafe, Auckland CBDWe came here because Divan has an all-day breakfast menu so we could pretend it was morning as we sat down to our first meal.08 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleReview: Cable Bay Vineyards Restaurant, WaihekeAn old story goes that the guides in the Uffizi, the fabulous Renaissance gallery in Florence, would quietly remind visitors that "it is not the paintings that are on trial here".07 Mar 01:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Beresford Wine Bar, Auckland CBDTucked away behind K Rd, a stylish wine bar provides a night to remember.01 Mar 01:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Dos Amigos Cantina, Mission BayIsn't Mission Bay a perfect example of the urban seaside? Rangitoto smiles - or in bad weather, glowers - and the wind scoops white-tops across the harbour surface. So why is it the place that good food forgot?29 Feb 01:00 AM
LifestyleBrunch: Luscious, OnehungaWe came here because we often stop for some of their great takeaway coffee en route to the train station at the south end of the Mall and have been meaning to come back for a sit-down meal for a while.27 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleReview: Mexico, Auckland CBDA few tweaks are needed to make this eatery a fiesta of flavour.24 Feb 01:00 AM
