New cafes, menu picks and more.

What once drew sympathetic 'tut tuts' now doesn't occasion even a slightly raised eyebrow.

Fiona Ralph spends a weekend in Wellington and discovers a town of specialists - from coffee to cocktails to sprouted bread.

Today's rice coconut pudding method is quick, and you can substitute ingredients to your preference. This is a scrumptious winter warmer!

The generous crunchy topping on the fruit crumble is bursting with wintery flavours. Try Angela Casley's crumble for a taste sensation.

Today's tart is surprisingly not too sweet, thanks to the combination of crunchy caramelised walnuts and pears with the chocolate. Make this easy pudding ahead of time, so it's ready to whip out and serve with a splash of cream or yoghurt.

A new addition to Masu, Sky City’s robata restaurant, encourages partaking in the entire Japanese dining tradition

As healthy naughty treats go, these are moreish winners

Jo Burzynska explores the growing array of digital options when looking for wine.

Battling a life-threatening illness has brought an Auckland woman to an inspiring new venture, discovers Janetta Mackay.

Rebecca Wadey shares five ways to live more holistically.

We visit new Laos-influenced cafe Bolaven.

Label to watch Eugenie has just opened a boutique in Ponsonby.

From Prada’s show on the ‘multiplicity of women’ to glossy magazine pages, feminism is fashion’s favourite buzzword for 2014. It’s not such a crazy notion, says Alexander Fury.

Fashion can be frivolous and fun, but why not use it as a platform to get people thinking, speaking, acting?

Noodles are delicious comfort food to guard against winter's chills - try this warming recipe from the Viva archive.

Little ways of taking care of yourself are great for reminding yourself you have standards.

Joseph Slater of Six Barrel Soda Co. is an expert on Wellington drinking culture. He shares his six top spots for a drink with us.

Try Angela Casley's delicious baked lemon souffle recipe.

To give your guests a sense of tradition try Angela Casley's roast beef and yorkshire pudding.

A plush powder room can add a new level of sophistication to the dining out experience.

The outstanding colours and delicate taste of this beetroot cured salmon will impress your guests.

Where does a restaurateur eat on a night - or morning - out?

Start your dinner party with eye-catching canapes with these melt in your mouth blini with goat's cheese, honey and micro greens.

This week in star style sightings, from J.Lo in Versace to Rihanna in next to nothing - see our pick of celebrity fashion.

The skincare step between cleansing and moisturising can make a noticeable difference, says Janetta Mackay.

Petite Kitchen’s Eleanor Ozich shares her recipe for a garlicky butter bean mash topped with smoked salmon and braised greens

Stylish twins Carter and Harriet Were are keeping busy with their all-natural, sustainably grown food and apparel brand.

A passion for up-cycling has seen Sarah Lancaster develop a community of like-minded individuals championing a future of sustainable fashion.