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    The Waiheke Wine Race Is Seeking Crew for Its Inaugural Regatta

    Crew must have an affinity for wine and be willing to follow instructions.

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    Eleven Spots to Kick Off a Sunday Session in Auckland

    Make the most of your weekend with these essential tasting and toasting destinations.

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    The Candy Shop Is Newmarket's Slick New All-Day Eatery

    It's built around the idea of treating yourself.

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    KFC Cocktails Are the New Thing for People Who Like to Drink Their Gravy

    The fast food chain's designed three gravy-infused cocktail recipes for fans to recreate at home, for some reason.

Latest Guides
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    Six New Auckland Eateries to Look Out for in 2018

    Make room in your diary for a bakery-deli mashup, casual Southeast Asian in a skyscraper and Australian craft beer.

  • News

    Massimo Bottura Has Opened an Ultra Luxurious Restaurant with Gucci

    Part of Florence's brand new Gucci Garden, the 50 seater will serve globally inspired dishes from one of the world's most famous Michelin-starred chefs.

  • News

    Food Artists Bompas & Parr Have Predicted Seven Food Trends for 2018

    Including meals enhanced by virtual reality, and eating dishes purely because they'll help you sleep.

  • Guide

    Your Guide to Dining Out in Auckland on Christmas Day

    From a meat-centric bistro to a seasonal buffet with all the trimmings, here are the best places to dine out on Christmas Day.

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    Eight Standout Wines to Try Before the End of Summer

    Light, electric and refreshing — here's what to drink when it's scorching this summer.

Latest Places
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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.

  • Pub

    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.

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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.

  • 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

    This Californian Winery Has Created a Marijuana-Infused Sav Blanc

    Rebel Coast's THC-infused wine will be on the market as soon as California legalises recreational cannabis use on January 1.

  • News

    Ten Refreshing Cocktails to Try Before the End of Summer

    Get slurpin' on these ice-cool — and sometimes brutally strong — summer concoctions.

  • News

    Smales Farm Drops Its Summer Entertainment Lineup

    It's shaping up to be one helluva summer at the North Shore community space.

  • News

    Over a Dozen Standout Craft Beers to Try Before The End of Summer

    Bypass the flavourless bubble water and stock your cooler with these hopped-up beauties.

  • News

    This Pun-Filled Pop Culture Cookbook is Kickstarter's Latest Gem

    Featuring 'Chicken Kebob Dylan', 'Fleetwood Mac & Cheese', 'Gin Diesel' cocktails and and 'Wu-Tang Clam Chowder'.

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    Mexico Launches an Express Lunch Degustación for Summer

    Round up the amigos for three cheap and cheerful courses.

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    The Team Behind Mea Culpa Has Opened a New Rooftop Bar

    Find the two-floor opening between Soul Bar and Dr Rudi's.

  • News

    Menulog Will Deliver to Outdoor Events This Summer

    Spend more time moshing and less time queuing.

  • News

    This Singapore Bar Has Created a Cocktail Menu You Can Eat

    The edible list uses different flavoured gummy bears to help you choose your perfect cocktail.

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    This New Eden Terrace Opening Aims to Make Fine Dining More Accessible

    Choose all three courses or leave your dining destiny in the hands of the chef.

  • News

    A Japanese Company Has Invented Non-Melting Ice Cream

    An extract from strawberries helps these popsicles keep their shape, even in the heat.

  • News

    Meet Chicka, Kingsland's New Fried Chicken and Beer Joint

    From the owner of Ponsonby's Po' Brothers and Kingsland's Bangkok.

  • News

    Italy's Huge Food Theme Park Has Finally Opened

    Featuring more than 40 places to eat, over 100 stalls and shops, and a dedicated parmesan cheese bar.

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    Three New Restaurants Have Been Announced for Sylvia Park's Dining Lane

    Including a craft beer dispensary, rotisserie and meat mecca.

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    The Botanist Launches a New After-Hours Dining Experience

    Inspired by fast and fresh Thai street food.

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    Virtual Cocktails Could Soon Make Water Taste Like Your Favourite Tipple

    The futuristic glass stimulates your senses to alter your perception of what you're drinking.

  • News

    Google's New Feature Will Help You Skip the Line at Your Favourite Restaurants

    Find out just what kind of delay you're in for, and work out if that decadent dessert is really worth the wait.

  • News

    René Redzepi's Noma 2.0 Will Take Bookings From Next Week

    The two-Michelin star restaurant will open its next iteration in February 2018.

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    A Global Celebration of Italian Cuisine Is Coming to New Zealand

    The week-long series is built around eating food the Italian way: together.

  • News

    New Zealand's First Krispy Kreme Will Land in Auckland Next Month

    The new opening can pump out 4000 doughnuts per hour.

  • News

    This Orakei Bay Restaurant Has Been Reborn as a Casual Bistro

    Misinterpreted seafood restaurant The Barnacle retires.

  • News

    The Best Places for Melbourne Cup Festivities in Auckland

    If you can't quite make it to the real thing.

  • News

    The Best Spots for a Boozy Brunch in Auckland

    Swap your muesli for a mimosa, your coffee pot for flutes of Champagne, and ruin all regular brunches forever more.

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