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    A Huge Program Has Been Announced for Matariki Festival 2018

    Mark the arrival of Māori New Year with a massive street party, gourmet hāngi and an illuminated parade.

  • News

    Ten Standout Wines to Get You Through the Colder Months

    Seasonal drops that will make you so happy you might even forget it's cold outside.

  • News

    The Team Behind Bestie Has Opened a Cabinet-Style Cafe

    The new arrival will also serve as the engine room for the K' Road cafe.

  • News

    Wellington On a Plate Announces Huge Program for 2018

    The country's largest culinary festival is bringing the party with viking-style feasts, burger battles and a five-course recreation of The Last Supper.

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    This New Parnell Opening Specialises in Artisan Yarns and Hearty German Cuisine

    Named after the popular social knitting movement, this new opening welcomes stitching, bitching and eating.

Latest Guides
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    Much-Loved Garden Bar BCC Is Closing Permanently

    The watering hole will count down its final weeks with bottomless feasts and a cellar clear-out.

  • News

    A Minimalist Chicken Shop Joins the Lineup at Mercury Plaza

    A new lunchtime opening with two things on the menu.

  • News

    A 3D Dining Experience Is Coming to Auckland

    Watch a tiny, accident-prone chef create a virtual meal right on your plate.

  • News

    Fine Dining Institution The French Café Is Changing Hands

    The new owners boast two of Auckland's best restaurants.

  • News

    The Nine Best Whisky Bars in Auckland

    Whatever your style and spelling preference, here's where to get a dram of the good stuff in Auckland.

  • News

    A Stacked Lineup of Food and Beverage Outlets Has Been Announced for Auckland Airport

    Head through security early to enjoy fried chicken and waffles, hand-rolled bagels and the world's best pizza.

Latest Places
  • Bar

    Nanny's Eatery

    492 New North Road, Auckland

    With one of the largest rum selections in the city and only 400 metres from Eden Park, this dog-friendly spot is bringing a little spice to Kingsland.

  • Pub

    The Fox

    85/87 Customs Street West , Auckland CBD

    Be transported overseas at this venue which pays homage to the Queen's England.

  • Restaurant

    Donnie Taco

    Hannah's Laneway, Wellington

    A spicy new venture from the team who brought you Golding's and Leeds Street Bakery.

  • Restaurant

    kingi

    29 Galway Street, Auckland

    This new all-day eatery is the latest opening from the team behind Orphans Kitchen and Daily Bread.

  • Restaurant

    Mr. Morris

    Corner Of Galway And Commerce Streets, Auckland

    This newcomer arrives three years after chef Michael Meredith closed his much-loved Mount Eden restaurant.

  • Restaurant

    Huami

    87 Federal Street, Auckland City

    You're truly spoiled for choice at this contemporary Chinese restaurant on Federal Street.

  • Restaurant

    Ghost Street

    27 Galway Street, Auckland

    You'll find this new Chinese restaurant down two flights of stairs in the Britomart precinct.

  • Bar

    Our Land Is Alive

    83 Symonds Street, Auckland

    At this opening inside Cordis Auckland you can sip on blue agave from Golden Bay, spiced rum from the Bay of Islands and vodka from Cardrona.

  • Restaurant

    Parade

    250 Ponsonby Road, Auckland

    The project from the team behind Newmarket's Mutual Friends specialises in stuffed pretzels and smash burgers.

  • Restaurant

    East

    63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland

    Find this Asian-inspired vegetarian restaurant on the ground floor of Auckland's new Sudima Hotel.

  • News

    Auckland Beer Week Has Dropped Its Full 2018 Program

    It features South Indian feasts, a festival to discover new and interesting concoctions and the ultimate hangover breakfast.

  • News

    New Chinese-Japanese Eatery Xoong Opens in Mt Eden Village

    Two culinary empires unite in this opening from the team behind Tok Tok and Le Vietnamese Kitchen.

  • News

    Double Dutch Fries Has Opened a Pop-Up Cafe on the North Shore

    The chip makers are taking a break from the fryer to serve traditional Dutch snacks and coffee.

  • News

    New Zealand's Free Nutella Pop-Up Is Back

    Get neck deep in hazelnutty chocolate later this month.

  • News

    Clooney Has Launched a Tea and Kombucha Pairing Menu

    The beginning of a fresh chapter for the opulent dining destination.

Latest Events
  • News

    A Striking New Vietnamese Restaurant Has Opened on Dominion Road

    From the folks behind Kiss Kiss and Happy Boy.

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    This Restaurant Has Been Named the Best in Auckland

    Find the medal-winner and start your culinary voyage in Three Lamps.

  • News

    The Selfie Coffee Trend Has Arrived in Auckland

    Drink your own face at this North Shore cafe.

  • News

    Make the Winning Cocktail From This Year's East Imperial Gin Jubilee

    It's the best gin and tonic in Auckland, after all.

  • News

    A Diverse Lineup of Eateries Has Been Announced for Queen Street's New Dining Precinct

    An official opening date for the elevated dining precinct is set to be announced soon.

  • News

    Where to Find the Best Italian Food in Auckland

    Pizza that feeds the soul and pasta that warms the heart — here are 13 authentic establishments to have your fill without trekking back to the old country.

  • News

    Harbourside Eatery SEVEN Is Launching a Pan-Asian High Tea

    Including a three-tier menu and bottomless mimosas.  

  • News

    Ponsonby's Il Buco Has Been Replaced by a South American-Style Pizzeria

    Take your pick from a Uruguayan classic, a ham-stuffed pizza from Argentina and a slice with four kinds of cheese.

  • News

    Where to Find Vegetarian Food in Auckland

    From a vegan bakery to a plant-based burger joint — here are eight spots where meat isn't missed.

  • News

    Meet Morningside's New Community-Focused Cider Company

    Neighbourhood cider designed for afternoon consumption.

  • News

    Auckland's Week-Long Gin Festival Is Back for 2018

    A week-long celebration of the humble G&T.

  • News

    This Britomart Restaurant Has Relaunched as a Neighbourhood Corner Cafe

    The hours have been cut back and the offbeat menu has been refreshed with all-day favourites.

  • News

    Meet Mt Eden's New Asian Fusion Restaurant

    The new opening hopes to satisfy Auckland's appetite for dumplings, bao and noodles.

  • News

    UMU Is Kingsland's New Sourdough Pizzeria

    It's led by a former desk jockey with a 200-year-old dough starter.

  • News

    Giapo Has Created a Hot Cross Bun Ice Cream for Easter

    Auckland's Einstein of ice cream is at it again.

  • News

    We're Giving Away Lunch for Four at Mission Bay Pavilion

    Celebrating the beachside eatery's new chef and fresh menu.

  • News

    We're Giving Away a Dining Voucher for Frida's Margaritas at Mexico

    Ease into the colder months with brand new tacos, street snacks and margaritas.

  • News

    Garage Project Is Opening a Cellar Door in Auckland

    The space will be a re-imagined bottle shop dedicated to all things Garage Project.

  • News

    Seven Ways to Celebrate the Start of Bluff Oyster Season in Auckland

    From all-you-can-eat extravaganzas to paired dinners and gold coin fundraisers — here's where to load up on new season Bluffies.

  • News

    A Double-Headed Dining Experience Has Been Announced for Auckland Arts Festival

    In an effort to move beyond the standard 'dinner and a show' format.

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