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    Seven Delicious Meal Kits and Takeaway Options From Restaurants Around Auckland

    Whether you're celebrating a special occasion in your lounge or you just want something to lift your spirits during isolation, here's how to turn your home into Auckland's hottest restaurant this evening.

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    Seven Creative Cooking Projects to Tackle This Weekend

    Hit the kitchen and try one of these culinary creations to pass your time in iso.

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    Prego, Ima, Oyster Inn and Other Top Restaurants Are Shutting Their Doors Amid the Omicron Outbreak

    After a tough couple of years for Auckland's hospitality industry, some of the city's most popular restaurants are taking further hits.

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    Krispy Kreme Has Teamed Up with Hershey's to Create the Ultimate Chocolate Doughnuts of Your Dreams

    Both doughnuts come filled with Hershey's chocolate crème, then sprinkled with Hershey's chocolate chips — and they'll only be on the menu for a limited time.

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    Little Aosta Is Arrowtown's New Rustic Italian Eatery From Celeb Chef Ben Bayly

    The southern township's cozy new spot is the "zero faff", family-friendly younger sibling of fine-dining fave Aosta.

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    Whittaker's Is Dropping a New Caramelised White Chocolate Block Called 'Blondie-licious' Next Week

    Move over Caramilk, there's a new caramelised, buttermilk white chocolate in town.

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    Your Favourite Cafe or Restaurant Could Win $10k Thanks to the New Nationwide 'Hospo Red Relief' Initiative

    Among a slew of closures from our favourite eateries, some of the hospitality industry's largest vendors have come together in an effort to offer some relief.

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    Hell Pizza Is Giving Away Cock Rings and Vibrators For Valentine's Day

    A quiet Valentine's evening at home may be in order thanks to the pizza chain's R18 promotion.

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    Britomart Dumpling Bar XuXu Has Announced It's Shutting Its Doors This Month

    But hopefully it's not goodbye forever — just TTFN.

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    FISH Restaurant Has Reopened With a New Menu, New Ethos and Award-Winning Chefs at the Helm

    Ex-Clooney chef Des Harris and Aussie Josh Seeds have reinvented the look and feel of this city stalwart, with a new focus on sustainability and an ethically-responsible supply chain.

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    Eleven Classic Picnic Spots to Try Around Auckland This Summer

    Nothing says summer like eating your lunch surrounded by trees.

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    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.

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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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    Wellington's Beloved Food and Wine Festival Has Been Postponed Due to Covid-19

    It's another huge blow for the events industry and fans of the popular annual event.

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    The Best Dog-Friendly Watering Holes Around Auckland

    Heading out for a few brews? You don't have to leave your best bud at home.

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    Korean-Fusion Burger Spot Tiger Burger Now Has a Second Site on Dominion Road

    As if you needed another reason to hit Dominion Road for tonight's dinner.

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    Nic Watt's Peruvian-Asian Eatery Inca Is Opening a Second Site in Ponsonby This Year

    Sitting alongside a sleek new Silky Otter cinema, we see many a date night taking place at the second site for this much-loved eatery.

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    Wellington's Iconic Pizzeria Tommy Millions Has Announced It's Closing in March

    The much-loved eatery has become a stalwart for locals after a cheap feed during its decade-long run.

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    Kuikui Lane Is Wellington's New Cocktail Bar Giving Off Strong 'Gran's House' Energy

    If you can't go back to gran's house for a bev and a bite, instead opt to be enveloped into the warm awhi of the capital's newest cocktail bar, where manaakitanga abounds.

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    Five of the Best Spots to Get Iced Coffee in Auckland

    Don't subject your body to an extra-hot flat white when it's 27 degrees outside — instead enjoy one of these frosty concoctions.

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    Queenstown's Beloved Taco Medic Is Finally Bringing Its Mexican Fare to Auckland

    The taqueria has gathered a cult following down in Queenstown for its fresh, handcrafted tacos — and now it's set to open in Tāmaki Makaurau this month.

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    Eight Spots to Dine Along Auckland's Waterfront

    Settle in for crayfish mac and cheese and a bottle of something crisp by the water.

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    We Asked Top Aussie Butchers For Their Tips on Doing Christmas Meat Differently (and Deliciously)

    Recommendations on how to properly pig out according to the ones who know best.

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    Here's What's Open in Auckland for Christmas Day Eats and Drinks

    Spend Christmas eating and drinking with friends and family at some of the city's top restaurants.

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    Ten of the Best Bakeries in Auckland

    Where to spend your hard-earned dough.

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    Micro-Bakery Florets Has Opened Its First Ever Brick-and-Mortar Offering in Grey Lynn

    A soothing space specialising in whole-grain, organic and chemical-free loaves has taken over a recently renovated Grey Lynn heritage building.

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    El Camino Cantina Is Queenstown's Brand New Mexican Restaurant with a Sizzling Margarita Menu

    Start your night out the right way at this vibrant new Mexican offering in the adventure capital.

  • News

    Seven Spots to Dine Out in Auckland on Christmas Day

    Enjoy the festivities, friends and family, while someone else takes care of the food and clean up.

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    Little French Pastry's Chocolate Christmas Tree Is the Perfect Dessert for Your Festive Gathering

    A showstopping dessert can be delivered direct to your door with only 48 hours notice — a Christmas miracle.

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    Cookie Dough Collective Has Released New Festive Flavours Just in Time for Christmas

    Treat Santa with out-of-the-box flavours like Vegan Mint Choc Chip and Ginger Spice.

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    Sugar and Tempt's New York-Style Cookies Are Back to Take the City by Storm Again

    This time around there's a brand new flavour, stuffed with Biscoff spread and white chocolate.

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    Auckland Restaurants Are Reopening From December 3 So Get Your Booking in Quick

    Long lunches and delicious dinners with friends are back on the menu for Aucklanders this festive season.

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    Bunanza Is the Boutique Bakery Delivering Warm, Fresh Cinnamon Buns to Your Door

    We'd recommend sending a piping hot pack of cinnamon buns over a bunch of boring flowers, every time.

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    Lewis Road Creamery's New Lemon and Gin Ice Cream Is a Cocktail and Dessert in One

    You don't even have to wait until 5pm for this gin-flavoured treat.

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    International Pickle Week Is Back So You Can Get Your Hands on Pickle Doughnuts and Cocktails

    Relish in all the salty, sweet deliciousness this International Pickle Week.

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    Impossible Foods Is Finally Serving Up Its Plant-Based Beef Alternative in New Zealand

    Burger Burger has added a new Impossible burger to its menu, while Karangahape Road lockdown favourite Cantine is offering an Impossible Smashburger.

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    New Zealand's Top Cheese Stores for 2021 Have Just Been Crowned

    Fifteen un-brie-lievable dairy-filled shops have been crowned as part of the awards.

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    Krispy Kreme Has Started Serving 'Pokemon'-Themed Doughnuts and You'll Want to Eat 'Em All

    A different Pokémon doughnut will drop every fortnight, including Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle and Poké Ball varieties.

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    Food Trends We Loved So Much They Never Went Away

    These tasty treats are here to stay.

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    Wellington On a Plate Has Announced Its Stunning 2021 Program

    This year's edition will see more than 150 flavour-packed events, special dining menus, burgers and craft cocktails take over the capital.

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