Discover some culinary delights with Diana Clement.

If you've booked a table but can't make it let the venue know, writes Don Kavanagh.

The Japanese treat of skewered meats, and much more besides, is always a pleasant way to while away an evening.

Ponsonby newcomer kicks off to a strong start.

A little Indonesia in the heart of Parnell.

We 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.

The first and last time I saw Tristan, we were both stoned as chooks.

A high-society restaurant owner turned to an ex-All Black and a multi-millionaire businessman for bail money.

It 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.

Butter chicken tops the readings, but it's still a favourite.

We came here because one of my regular brunch companions goes past this newish cafe and thought it looked worth investigating.

A beach suburb turns up a surprisingly decent dining out option.

Grand. The proof of that is of course in the food.

I'm beginning to consider the possibility that I don't like my friends.

An established restaurant gets its core ingredient mostly right but seemingly at the expense of others.