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Brunch: Fiori Cafe, Takapuna

We came here because we were keen to make the most of the sunny weather with a drive to Takapuna Beach.

Review: Fung Bar and Restaurant, Auckland CBD

The case being made for a fickle food industry is that a couple of months is an epoch for a restaurant to survive through. So we say farewell Jimmy Wong's, hello Fung.

Review: Cafe Latte, Pt Chevalier

Bells and whistles have their place but hearty, good value food served up with some Italian warmth is more this Pt Chev staple's style.

Brunch: Deckchair Cafe, Mt Maunganui

Kick back at the Deckchair whenever you find a fine day for brunching by the sea.

Review: Atico Cocina, Freemans Bay

Peter Calder gives his tastebuds a workout at Atico Cocina.

Review: Atico-Cocina, Freemans Bay

The latest eatery to join the Victoria Park area is a tropical treat.

Review: The Kitchen at Hotel DeBrett, Auckland CBD

A hotel-based kitchen proves top-notch, making some unconventional pairings work well.

Brunch: Salvation Kitchen, Avondale

Shooting by to the Avondale Sunday Market? Why not finish a great morning off with a leisurely brunch at the Salvation Kitchen.

<i>Da Sette Soldi</i>, Epsom

Have you ever been seized by the urge to tell diners not to eat somewhere where you've eaten? I do it for a living, of course, but that's usually a few weeks after the event, by way of 700 well-chosen words.

<i>Non Solo Pizza</i>, Parnell

Everything good you have heard about NSP is true.

<i>Caffe Massimo Shop</i>, Albany

We came here because it seemed like a handy stop before taking in a movie in the Westfield complex.

<i>De Ville Lounge</i>, Ponsonby

An enticing introduction to the delights of Creole and Cajun cooking on the Ponsonby strip.

<i>Jax Wine Bar</i>, Newmarket

Newmarket's latest tapas bar needs to lift its performance.

<i>Fish</i>, Auckland CBD

Flourishes and frills are all part of the stylish act at the new incarnation of the Hilton’s restaurant.

<i>Marinade</i>, Oranga

We came here because we'd noticed a new cafe in this growing little area in between One Tree Hill, Onehunga and Penrose, close by our favourite pizza place in Auckland, Epolito's.

<i>District Dining</i>, Auckland CBD

Is it old-fashioned of me to say that one of the first things a restaurant needs to do in order to attract customers is to look welcoming?

<i>District Dining</i>, Auckland CBD

A slice of Sydney sophistication in downtown Auckland.

<i>Nuffield St Cafe</i>, Newmarket

Attention to detail is not spared with a short but well-organised menu.