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<i>Mahurangi River Winery</i>, Warkworth

This year has been a dream run eating out-wise. All the restaurants I've reviewed have been wonderful, hence the high scores.

Recession a recipe for Macca's success

While the world sank into the depths of the recession, McDonald's restaurants in NZ were quietly churning out more burgers and fries than ever.

Angel Louise, Raetihi

We came here because we were on holiday, staying in Raetihi, near Ohakune, and had been told this cafe was worth visiting.

<i>Cin Cin on Quay</i>, Auckland CBD

Cin Cin knows what it does - serve good and interesting food - and it does it well.

<i>Red Brick Kitchen & Bar</i>, Parnell

The opening of a new restaurant always fills me with a combination of anticipation and unease.

Food prices up 2.1pc in January

Food prices increased 2.1 per cent in January, Statistics New Zealand said today.

Flirt with tradition

Make it a Valentine's date to remember with friends at one of these Auckland restaurants.

Melbourne: Food for thought

With a napkin already tucked in her collar for next month's Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, Karen Jackson passes the time by eating her way around this food-lover's city.

Italy, the land of pasta, pizza ... and hamburgers

Italy's Agriculture Minister and the Slow Food movement battle over the McItaly burger - made of Italian beef, Asiago cheese and artichoke spread.

<i>Coco's Cantina,</i> Karangahape Rd

Ever since an after-function dinner before Christmas, we'd been meaning to revisit Coco's Cantina in Karangahape Rd.

<i>Takahe Restaurant and Bar</i>, Titirangi

The food at Takahe unfortunately doesn't live up to its spectacular backdrop.

<I>Bracu Restaurant</I>, Bombay

The food matches the marvellous setting at Bracu, says Peter Calder.

<i>Casita Miro</i>, Onetangi

Waiheke comes up trumps again with a tapas joint to get the tastebuds tingling.

<i>Rice</i>, Federal St, Auckland CBD

An Orient-themed restaurant is proud of its local focus, says John Gardner.

The Dish: Flat out

Popular Devonport neighbourhood cafe Ice It closed last week, after not being able to renew its Church St lease.

<i>Soul Bar and Bistro</i>, Viaduct Harbour

A hot spot in the Viaduct Basin lives up to expectations in both cuisine and atmosphere.

Crepe escape

Geraldine Johns samples Auckland's best crepes and discovers they make for perfect summer eating.

<i>Barolo</i>, Symonds St, Auckland CBD

An Auckland hotel restaurant pampers its diners.