The labour watchdog says it's time for communities to take a stand against migrant workers being exploited by their bosses, as 11 Auckland restaurants have been fined for failing to provide employment records.

Eleven Auckland restaurants have been fined $66,000 for failing to provide employment records to a labour inspector.

All right, I give up. The hospitality industry has defeated me on the apostrophe.

Standards are kept high at Andiamo, a constant that ensures regulars stay faithful.

David Fiu and his wife Dale bought Bean There Cafe in Onehunga in January 2014.

It's not easy keeping up with all the restaurants opening around town these days. In my attempts to do so, I rely on a handful of dining-out websites that report on new and upcoming openings.

Mt Eden diners need to pay a visit to Olaf’s before folks in the outer suburbs discover it.

New inner-city cafe comes with an alluring concept, but needs to sort of teething problems.

Sip Mounlath is the owner of Mt Eden-based eatery Bolaven, which opened in May and has 15 staff.

Cafes and restaurants face higher costs to put tables and chairs outdoors under a new plan critics say will kill the streetside dining atmosphere.

Natalie Le Gal and her husband Romain are the owners of two Auckland-based French eateries - L’Assiette and La Fourchette.

An outstanding dinner at an eatery at the top of its game — even if the rather familiar style of service can be Amusing to some.

A delectable array of Mediterranean-inspired small plates gives diners good reason to head to Grey Lynn.

Restaurant Brands cited the success of KFC's Double Down as a factor in their latest profit forecast, and an even bigger version of the bunless burger could be coming to NZ.

The nation's largest fast food operator, raised its annual profit forecast as it benefits from higher sales and restructuring of stores. The shares rose to a record.

While McDonald's still offers several items for $1, its menu is quietly getting more expensive, sending diners to its fancier rivals.

KFC owner Yum Brands has taken a major hit in China after reports one of its meat suppliers had sold expired meat.

To get to Conch Kitchen and Bar, you go through Conch Records, where there are bins of vinyl LPs. I'm not the target market for the record shop. I know this because I looked between Liquid Crystal and Little Kids and couldn't find Little Feat.

A revamped North Shore eatery sticks to familiar territory on the menu but with mixed results.