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Thousands tuck into new KFC 'gut-filler'

<i>Morita</i>, Auckland CBD

The eatery is named for its founder, Masaru Morita, who was head chef at the late and lamented Ariake.

Brisbane: Above water

Many of Brisbane's great Aussie pubs survived the floods, writes Pam Neville.

<i>Ravenhill Cafe</i>, Birkenhead

Caffeine hit: Hinemoa Street Organic Cafe

It's a hard task finding a good coffee north of the bridge, but a select few cafes do offer top-notch brews, and the Hinemoa Street Organic Cafe is one of them.

<i>Serafin Cafe & Bar</i>, Mt Eden

A new tapas bar on Dominion Rd satisfies the palate as well as the wallet.

<i>Ribier Restaurant</i>, Kumeu

Oh the joy when my fine doctor, William Fergusson, told me there was a new French restaurant in Kumeu.

<i>The Mustard Seed Malaysian Cafe and Restaurant</i>, Auckland CBD

May 1 is a good day to review a Malaysian restaurant because this month is May-laysia.

<i>MooChowChow</i>, Ponsonby

MooChowChow brings modern Asian to Auckland.

<i>Little Espresso Room</i>, Parnell

<i>La Zeppa</i>, Freemans Bay

Whether they are called tapas, mezze, dim sum or small plates, their growing popularity seems unstoppable.

Sandwich heirs after slice of the action

The Earl of Sandwich has opened a sandwich shop in London, 250 years after his ancestor is said to have invented the snack.

Want to eat at one of the world's best restaurants? You'll be lucky

A place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.

Coffee firm ground down from battling insurance claims

<i>Secret Thai Garden</i>, Otahuhu

Getting the piquancy just right in an Asian restaurant can be a challenge.

<i>Epolito's New York Style Pizzeria</i>, One Tree Hill

An award-winning pizzeria in One Tree Hill is worth travelling to, writes Nici Wickes.