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    A Bustling New Cafe Has Opened in Freemans Bay

    From the owners of Winona Forever, Hello Friends + Allies and Major Tom.

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    Meet New Zealand's First At-Home Chocolate Tasting Course

    Become an expert in rare and small batch chocolate without even leaving the couch.

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    Five Hop-Filled Picks for Auckland Beer Week 2018

    Featuring South Indian feasts, tap takeovers and a festival to discover new and interesting concoctions.

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    Five New Menus to Try in Auckland This Winter

    From crayfish mac and cheese to wild shot venison and Oreo brownies, these seasonal delights will help you through the colder months.

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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.

Latest Guides
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    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.

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    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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    Where to Dine Solo in Auckland

    Ten options for when you just need some alone time.

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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.

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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.

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    Aqua S Is Opening Its First Auckland Ice Cream Parlour

    An ice creamery with its head in the clouds.

Latest Places
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    A Minimalist Chicken Shop Joins the Lineup at Mercury Plaza

    A new lunchtime opening with two things on the menu.

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    A 3D Dining Experience Is Coming to Auckland

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

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    Fine Dining Institution The French Café Is Changing Hands

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

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    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.

  • 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.

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    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.

Latest Events
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    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.

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    New Zealand's Free Nutella Pop-Up Is Back

    Get neck deep in hazelnutty chocolate later this month.

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    Clooney Has Launched a Tea and Kombucha Pairing Menu

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

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    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.

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    The Selfie Coffee Trend Has Arrived in Auckland

    Drink your own face at this North Shore cafe.

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    The Eight Best Doughnut Shops in Auckland

    All things deep fried and doughy.

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    Melbourne Has Just Gone All In on Millennial Culture with a Smashed Avo and Music 'Festival'

    Yes, this is a real thing. And yes, there will be avo on toast (as well as avocado cocktails, performance artists and a local music lineup).

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    Burger Burger's Humongous New Creation Is Fit for Four People

    Share a slice with friends or tackle the whole darn thing yourself.

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

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

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    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.

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    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.

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    Harbourside Eatery SEVEN Is Launching a Pan-Asian High Tea

    Including a three-tier menu and bottomless mimosas.  

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    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.

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    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

    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.

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    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

    Meet the Auckland Food Truck Serving Authentic Nashville Hot Chicken

    Traditional hot fried chicken served mild, medium or as a religious experience.

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