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Mayor keeps demolition report secret until legal row resolved

Eat-and-runner gets just deserts

In London last Tuesday a Latvian, Janis Nords, was caught trying to skip out on a £1000 ($2050) bill at the St James's St restaurant L'Oranger.

<i>Industry Zen</i>, Auckland CBD

The oddly named eatery derives from the transplantation of Cafe Rikka which had to shut up shop at Victoria Park when redevelopment started there.

<i>Industry Zen</i>, Auckland CBD

A Japanese restaurant goes a long way to debunking stereotypes about seaweed and tofu.

<i>Jetty Cafe</i>, Wellington

We came here because we'd heard it was family-friendly.

<i>Benson Rd Deli</i>, Remuera

There's something warm and comforting about having a local eatery.

<i>Rocco</i>, Ponsonby

The food and service at a Spanish eatery make up for other distractions.

Cafe culture thrives, poll says

The recession has not stopped Kiwis from regularly dining out at cafes and restaurants but many have changed their habits, a survey has found.

Caffeine hit: Ben Boyle

The owner of my favourite espresso bar, Ben Boyle, has a background in metaphysics - I'm not sure if this has any bearing on his coffee-making ability, but it makes for interesting conversation while you enjoy his product.

<i>O'Connell Street Bistro</i>, Auckland CBD

Intimate bistro dining is propelled to new levels by wonderfully flavourful fare.

<i>Steve Mackenzie:</i> Crunch time looms for hospitality trade

The hospitality business is about to get a shake up by way of a long-awaited Food Bill that will focus on food safety, writes Steve Mackenzie.

<i>Pinot Plus</i>, Takapuna

Attentive staff help make a success of this Shore wine bar, writes John Gardner.

<i>Andiamo</i>, Herne Bay

Four of the best: Places to go for late-night dessert

<i>Herne Bay Local</i>, Herne Bay

The lucky folks at Herne Bay know when they are on to a good thing.

McDonald's fined for obese employee