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    Behold, Salted Caramel Brownie Brown Ale.

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    Banger meets burrito meets Concrete Playground meets tequila-inspired innovation.

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    Ideal for that client in need of schmoozing or that date in need of impressing.

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    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.

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    The Fox

    85/87 Customs Street West , Auckland CBD

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

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    Donnie Taco

    Hannah's Laneway, Wellington

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

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    kingi

    29 Galway Street, Auckland

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

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    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.

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    Huami

    87 Federal Street, Auckland City

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

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    Ghost Street

    27 Galway Street, Auckland

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

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    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.

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    Parade

    250 Ponsonby Road, Auckland

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

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    East

    63-67 Nelson Street, Auckland

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

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    Have your cup of coffee and eat it too.

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    Helping you ketchup to the competition.

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    Turn your holiday into a pilgrimage by making one of these dishes your holy grail.

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    "They are not talking about the food, they are reminiscing about a small trauma that happened to them."

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    A hundred articles about celebrity riders, free speech and guacamole later.

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    Be the host/hostess with the most/mostess

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    How to Host the Perfect Barbeque

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    Internet is best served with a flat white and some snacks.

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    The iconic condiment has been set free from the bounds of the golden arches, so ketchup and get your bid in.

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    The Shore is home to free parking, an endless coast of user-friendly beaches and some of the most relaxed cafes in town.

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    The A to Z Guide to Healthy Eateries in Auckland Part Three

    Treat your body like the temple it damn well is - with raw cakes, enriched smoothies and home cooked meals.

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    Lollipop Kale is the Newest Vegetable You'll Probably Have an Opinion About

    If you've already rolled your eyes at the headline, take another look at that adorable photo.

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    The A to Z Guide to Healthy Eateries in Auckland Part Two

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    This Contraption Tweets Every Time You Take a Bite of Food

    From the makers of the iPad strapped to someones head.

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    Dining with DineAid Lets You Help Those in Need

    Not surprisingly, many of the restaurants involved this year are frequented by you, the readers of this fine online publication.

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