• News

    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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    The First Lineup Has Been Announced for Dunedin's Two-Week Food and Drink Festival

    Taste the best of the South Island's second-largest city at one-off events and set menu lunches.

  • News

    Seven First-Class Bars and Restaurants to Visit in Hawke's Bay

    You really are spoiled for choice when it comes to eating and drinking in this east coast winemaking region.

  • News

    Nutella's New Recipe Book Gives You 185 Ways to Enjoy the Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread

    The hardback will teach you how to slather the chocolatey spread on white bread and create a three-layer cheesecake.

  • News

    Chocstock Is a New Festival Entirely Dedicated to Craft Chocolate

    Learn about the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process — and then sit down for chocolate-infused beer and pizza.

  • News

    Six Auckland Bars with Games and Activities for When You Want to Do More Than Just Sit Around and Drink

    Tap your way through a mini golf bar, sip a shiraz over 'Scrabble' or try your hand at champagne-fuelled pétanque.

Latest Guides
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    Brothers Is Now Serving Its Fresh Craft Beer and Low 'n' Slow Barbecue in Birkenhead

    The new opening is the brewery's first venue on Auckland's North Shore.

  • News

    Ponsonby's Month-Long Restaurant Festival Is Serving Up More Than 50 Fixed-Price Menus for 2021

    More than 50 of the neighbourhood's venues have jumped onboard to serve up dish and drink pairings.

  • News

    Wellington's Two-Week Beer and Hotdog Event Is Back to Celebrate the Humble Sausage

    The event has expanded to include 21 breweries and 42 venues.

  • News

    Where to Go for Dinner When the Only Thing You Want Is a Big Bowl of Ramen

    Nine bowls of steaming noodles to get you through the colder months.

  • News

    We're Giving Away a Set Menu Experience for Four at East

    The Asian-inspired vegetarian restaurant has expanded its offerings to include both express lunch and set menus.

Latest Places
  • Restaurant

    Advieh Restaurant and Bar

    1 Queen Street, Auckland

    This Middle Eastern casual restaurant is set to be a hotspot in Auckland's dining scene.

  • Restaurant

    Anise

    210 Symonds Street, Auckland

    Power couple Sid and Chand Sahrawat have added another restaurant to their culinary bow.

  • Restaurant

    GILT Brasserie

    2 Chancery Street, Auckland

    This European-inspired bistro is the perfect spot for a summer long lunch with a glass of wine in hand.

  • Restaurant

    Soul Bar and Bistro

    Viaduct Harbour Avenue, Auckland

    Located in the heart of Auckland's Viaduct, with arguably one of the city's most enviable terraces.

  • Cafe

    Manis Bakery and Cafe

    38 Ponsonby Road, Auckland

    Hit up Ponsonby's newest patisserie for your morning coffee and croissant combo.

  • Restaurant

    Brothers Beer & Juke Joint BBQ | Piha

    23 Marine Parade South, Piha

    Pair low-and-slow barbecue and ice-cold brews with salty sea air — that's summer sorted.

  • Restaurant

    Bossi

    10 Commerce Street, Auckland

    Live la dolce vita at this eatery in Auckland's CBD, dedicated to creating traditional Italian fare with fresh New Zealand ingredients.

  • Cafe

    Little French Cafe

    756 New North Road, Auckland

    This underrated Mount Albert spot has a grab-and-go pastry menu, fresh breads and cheeses, and an a la carte brunch menu — best enjoyed with a glass of wine.

  • Restaurant

    Ada

    454 Great North Road, Auckland

    Walk through a former convent to find this Italian-inspired gem and be transported straight to Tuscany.

  • Restaurant

    Tokki

    87 Kitchener Road, Auckland

    In the beachside suburb of Milford is a Korean eatery drawing hungry diners across the bridge.

  • News

    We're Giving Away a $200 Voucher to Try Mexico's New Menu

    The restaurant has refreshed its lineup of Mexican street snacks, sides and tacos for the colder months.

  • News

    Ghost Street Is a Soon-to-Open Chinese Restaurant From the Cafe Hanoi Team

    You'll eventually find the restaurant down two flights of stairs in the Britomart precinct.

  • News

    Kopiko Is a New Service Delivering Fresh Sourdough Loaves Around Auckland

    The Oratia-based bakery is bringing back the tradition of weekly bread delivery.

  • News

    Hawke's Bay's Food and Wine Classic Has Announced More Than 40 Mouthwatering Events for 2021

    Head to the Bay this June for medieval banquets, Oktoberfest-inspired parties and intimate chef's table experiences.

  • News

    Eat, Drink, Play Is Wellington's New Ten-Day Hospitality Festival

    Over 100 venues will be participating by creating themed meal and drink pairings or hosting their own unique event.

  • News

    Epic Beer's Sprawling Taproom Is Now Open in Onehunga

    The no-frills beer hall arrives after more than 12 months of delays.

Latest Events
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    The Hotel Britomart Is Opening a Collection of Elegant Private Function Spaces

    The network of rooms provides space for intimate gatherings, private meetings and wine and food experiences with chef Tom Hishon.

  • News

    Six Grown-Up Easter Treats to Hunt Down Around Auckland

    You're never too old for this Easter hunt.

  • News

    Parade Is a New Ponsonby Opening Slinging Stuffed Pretzels and Smash Burgers

    The temporary project comes from the team behind Newmarket's Mutual Friends.

  • News

    Auckland Institution O'Connell Street Bistro Is Closing Its Doors After 24 Years of Service

    The bistro will close its doors after a final dinner service on Friday, April 16.

  • News

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

    From all-you-can-eat lunches to oyster happy hours — here's where to load up on new season Bluffies.

  • News

    Krispy Kreme Has Just Dropped a Limited-Edition Range of Biscoff Doughnuts

    You can choose from two different doughnuts, each featuring Lotus Biscoff cookie butter spread — which is made from the crumbs of caramelised biscuits.

  • News

    Auckland's Much-Loved Daily Bread Bakery Is Now Offering Nationwide Delivery

    Load up on fermented oat sourdough, spicy hot cross buns and one of the trickiest pastries in the world to master.

  • News

    Hell Pizza Is Giving Away 4500 Adult Toys for Valentine's Day

    The X-rated toys will be discreetly packaged and sealed with an R18 sticker.

  • News

    Where to Eat and Drink for Free on Your Birthday in Auckland

    Leave your wallet at home and make some room for free burgers, burritos, coffee and doughnuts.

  • News

    'Auckland Eats' Is the New Recipe Book Letting You Recreate Popular Dishes at Home

    Whip up Gochu's fried chicken, Depot's fish sliders or Coco's polenta fries.

  • Guide

    Five New Wellington Restaurants That You Should Plan Your Next Trip Around

    Head to the capital for birria tacos, Peruvian street food and Kiwi comfort food.

  • News

    This New Britomart Restaurant Spotlights the Food and Culture of Southern Spain

    It arrives from the team behind Amano, Ortolana and The Store.

  • News

    East Is a New Asian-Inspired Vegetarian Restaurant on Nelson Street

    Find it on the ground floor of Auckland's new Sudima Hotel.

  • News

    Mark Wahlberg Is Opening 20 Wahlburgers Restaurants Across Australia and New Zealand

    The burger chain is teaming up with United Cinemas, and opening eateries in theatres and at stand-alone locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and New Zealand.

  • News

    This Stunning Queenstown Restaurant Has Been Refreshed Just in Time for Summer

    Two top chefs from Amisfield are behind a new menu serving up quail ravioli, blue cod tacos and woodfired cheesecake.

  • News

    Renowned Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Heading Down Under for a Speaking Tour

    Learn a few tips and tricks from the trail-blazing chef, author and restauranteur.

  • News

    Ten Summer Food Festivals Worth Travelling Around the Country For

    Start planning a road trip to sample wild delicacies on the South Island's west coast, smashable wine in the sunny Hawke's Bay and all kinds of fried chicken in the capital.

  • News

    Ten Indulgent Festive Treats to Track Down in Auckland

    From beautiful yuletide houses made from chocolate to profiterole wreaths and traditional European fruit breads.

  • News

    A New Bistro and Cafe Has Opened Inside Auckland Museum

    You can now sit down at the Museum for woodfired pizza, lamb with rēwena bread and Kiwi-style high tea.

  • News

    This New Opening Serves Hot Buttered Lobster Rolls and Grain-Fed Wagyu

    Find it on the top floor of the Seafarers building.

  • News

    Parasol & Swing Has Transformed Its Lower Level Into an Aperitif and Wine Bar

    The intimate 20-person space serves cocktails and organic wine both on-site and to go.

  • News

    You Can Find Some of Auckland's Best Fried Chicken Inside This Petrol Station

    Put that room temperature mince and cheese back in the pie warmer.

  • News

    This New Dining and Music Experience Is Being Held in a Twinkling Glowworm Cave

    Listen to operatic classics in a stunning glowworm cathedral.

  • News

    Top Chef Michael Meredith Has Opened a New Restaurant in the Britomart Precinct

    Mr Morris arrives three years after the chef closed his much-loved Mount Eden restaurant.

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