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<i>Sunday Painters</i>, Ponsonby

<i>Gorgeous</i>, Mt Eden

Head to Dominion Rd for New York pizzas named after fashion's most lovely ladies.

<i>Jade Dragon</i>, Auckland CBD

A newish restaurant at Sky City exceeds expectations and delivers a pleasant, if not outstanding, experience.

<i>Marvel Grill</i>, Takapuna

The steak knife, which started as a sophisticated dining accoutrement, is now a joke - the consolation prize for competition losers or a bonus for anyone who shops via infomercials.

<i>Rosehip Cafe</i>, Parnell

<i>Tay Street Beach Cafe</i>, Mt Maunganui

A local haunt proves just as popular with visiting companions.

<i>Hammerheads Seafood Restaurant</i>, Okahu Bay

Seafood is the mainstay at a restaurant which is as much a part of Auckland's history as its building.

<i>Annabelles Restaurant</i>, St Heliers

I have rather a soft spot for St Heliers, even though I hardly ever go there.

Dining out with dad

<i>Viva</i> has a few suggestions when it comes to choosing a place to eat for either breakfast, lunch or dinner on Father's Day.

<i>Spago</i>, Auckland CBD

Spago has been handsomeley and plainly fitted out.

<i>dine by Peter Gordon</i>, Auckland CBD

Expect excellence and you won't be disappointed.

<i>Ristretto</i>, Royal Oak

<i>Benson Rd Deli</i>, Remuera

A Remuera eatery provides satisfying comfort food at reasonable prices.

<i>Verbena Restaurant & Bar</i>, Birkdale

A Birkdale restaurant offers warmth, hospitality and a satisfying winter menu.

<i>Manuka Restaurant</i>, Devonport

<i>The Beach House</i>, Bucklands Beach

A Bucklands Beach restaurant proves dining out can still be a delight.

<i>Ahsi-Itzcalli</i>, Grey Lynn

A lawyer I know accosted me as I waited for dessert at this new Mexican restaurant.

<i>Mikano</i>, Mechanics Bay

The food tasted great at a Mechanics Bay establishment, which was lucky as it was hard to see what was on the plate.