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<i>Eden Cloak Room</i>, Mt Eden

A cosy evening out at a venue with a menu of a size to match.

<i>Basque Kitchen and Bar</i>, Newmarket

"Sugar, salt, fat," said Robert, as we tucked into the churros con chocolate at the Basque Kitchen and Bar. "You can't beat them."

<i>Poderi Crisci</i>, Waiheke Island

La dolce vita is just a ferry ride away at Poderi Crisci restaurant on Waiheke.

<i>Vinnies</i>, Herne Bay

Top marks for a class act in Auckland's Herne Bay.

<i>The Packing Shed Gallery & Cafe</i>, Henderson

A guide to Auckland's food courts

Your guide to Auckland's food courts - a banquet of cheap eats.

<i>The Java Room</i>, Parnell

The expansive view from the back veranda of The Java Room is slightly spoiled by a hulking tower.

<i>Sri Mahkota</i>, Grafton

It's a cuisine getting big attention but this particular spot, while delicious, didn't quite get the pulse racing.

<i>Star Thai Restaurant</i>, St Marys Bay

A Thai restaurant that shines a little brighter.

<i>Cullens</i>, Hamilton

Fine dining is found to exist in a place popularly called 'the Tron'.

Canvas' best restaurants: Dine by Peter Gordon

We didn't dine with Peter Gordon, of course. Few are granted that privilege.

<i>Euro</i>, Auckland CBD

It's slick, it's popular and it serves up delicious food with flair.

<i>Drexel's</i>, Christchurch

We came here because we were in Christchurch for the day and this iconic all-day 'breakfast restaurant' had been recommended.

<i>Euro</i>, Auckland CBD

A couple of years ago, Euro's executive chef Simon Gault took out a full-page advertisement in the <i>Herald on Sunday</i>, offering a recipe for "<i>Metro</i> Food Critic Testicles" as a protest.

<i>Cafe Hanoi</i>, Auckland CBD

A Vietnamese eatery combines traditional and modern styles.

<i>Gina's Italian Kitchen</i>, Grafton

A change of venue for Gina's, known for its super-convivial wait staff, hasn't really added much in terms of a dining experience.

<i>Rabbithole Cafe</i>, Herne Bay

We came here because we weren't late for any important dates, but the name attracted us.

<i>Plume</i>, Matakana

A shortened trip between Auckland and Warkworth makes the stop at Plume all the more worthwhile.