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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.

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    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.

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    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.

  • News

    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.

Latest Guides
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    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.

  • 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.

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.

  • Restaurant

    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

    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.

  • News

    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.

Latest Events
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    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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