In Village Green, this restaurant cuts a neat figure with its sashimi counter.

‘I’ll be very interested to see how this one goes.’

Plus, a question from a man who shares my love of spaghetti and clams.

Plus, two great dining-out spots in Browns Bay.

One reader asks, “Do you pay for the meals you review?”

The answer for a 20-strong group: A veritable feast for $70 a head.

“I fear the box of cumin I bought from Pak‘nSave isn't going to cut it,” says a reader.

One reader is looking for a spot “that shows how good Auckland restaurants can be”.

One reader would like suggestions for a family-with-partners birthday dinner.