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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.

Staking out a growing reputation

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.

Air NZ surprises Melbourne diners with free flights (+video)

Diners at Melbourne pop-up restaurant WLG were surprised with return tickets to Wellington as they tucked into their dinners last night.

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>Theatre</i>, Karangahape Rd

We came here because we were curious to see how things had changed since this building housed the famous Brazil Cafe.

Canny diners tighten their money belts

Menu prices are now more important to New Zealand diners than a restaurant's reputation for food and service.

Six of the best: Restaurants that give back

Here are some of the restaurants donating a portion of their takings to the Garden to Table Feast for the Future event.

<I>Wine Chambers</I>, Auckland CBD

Review: Hard Luck Cafe, Karangahape Rd

K Rd's latest - and hippest - dining experience has cool décor and hot food.

<i>Ebisu</i>, Auckland CBD

I am not usually a fan of tofu but may have to rethink that after trying Ebisu's version.

<i>The Lodge Cafe</i>, Mt Albert

We came here because the Mt Albert Lodge has just opened its own on-site cafe, situated in front of the motel on Carrington Rd.

<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.