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<i>Vinnies</i>, Herne Bay

Top marks for a class act in Auckland's Herne Bay.

<i>The Packing Shed Gallery & Cafe</i>, Henderson

A guide to Auckland's food courts

Your guide to Auckland's food courts - a banquet of cheap eats.

<i>The Java Room</i>, Parnell

The expansive view from the back veranda of The Java Room is slightly spoiled by a hulking tower.

Food fuss after critic labels meal as 'Lego'

Four of the best: Places to pick up picnic lunch

Mt Wellington and Constellation Drive on the North Shore. Watch the yachts with a basket full of goodies from one of these great delis around town.

<i>Sri Mahkota</i>, Grafton

It's a cuisine getting big attention but this particular spot, while delicious, didn't quite get the pulse racing.

<i>Star Thai Restaurant</i>, St Marys Bay

A Thai restaurant that shines a little brighter.

Restaurant haven in slow job market

At one upmarket Auckland restaurant the waiting staff are likely to be at least as well qualified as their clientele.

<i>Tongue & Groove Cafe</i>, Birkenhead

We came here because the cafe formerly known as Lounge had undergone a reincarnation and we were curious.

England: Dark thoughts in old London town

Alan Perrott goes dining in the dark at Dans Le Noir in Clerkenwell Green.

<i>The Foodstore</i>, Viaduct Harbour

I know I've been stuck down the Viaduct for a few weeks now but I couldn't resist dragging the Prof back one last time...

Four of the best: Places to dine beside the sea

<i>Star Cafe Seafood Restaurant</i>, Epsom

A popular Epsom local delivers flavoursome, delicious and good value Chinese food without the fanfare.

Turning the tables

We're a nation of people who love our food and dining out — but do restaurateurs love us? Dionne Christian runs the rule over our eating habits.

<i>Ruby Red</i>, Mangere Bridge

We came here because we'd been hearing lots of good things about this new cafe at Mangere Bridge, owned by <i>Viva</i>'s food writer, Amanda Laird.

McDonald's accused of homophobia in Wi-Fi service

McDonald's is being accused of homophobia after it blocked gay websites from its new free Wi-Fi service at its restaurants.

<i>Cullens</i>, Hamilton

Fine dining is found to exist in a place popularly called 'the Tron'.