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    This Yakitori Bar's Decor is Made Up of Old Ethernet Cables

    Who would have thought that old ethernet cables had a culinary use?

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    Win Tickets to Deep Hard 'N Funky

    Create your perfect gig mix with the Smirnoff Mixer and you’re in the draw.

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    Win a $300 Dining Voucher to Spend at Ginger Minx

    Ginger Minx’s kitschy approach to just about everything will show you a good time almost any night of the week.

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    The Ten Best Burger Joints in Auckland

    The journey of a thousand pounds begins with a single burger.

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    The Coffee Liquor Hybrid With a Goat Kick + Win a Night Out in Auckland Including Limo Pickup

    We chat with the founder of the innovative coffee liquor start up.

Latest Guides
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    Scientists Have Found the Moneymaking Secret to Plating Up

    New research suggests you'd pay more for this plate because of its arrangement.

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    An Interview with Orleans Chef Javier Carmona + Win a Taste of the New Orlean's Menu

    If the thought of being a chef consumes you then it isn't a choice, rather, it's a necessity.

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    Cadbury is Making Vegemite Chocolate But No You Can't Have Any

    Australians being the eternal hogs that they are have made no plans to share the weirdness.

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.

  • 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.

  • Guide

    The Ten Best Cakeries in Auckland

    Where you can have your cake and eat it too.

  • News

    Bustling New Market Lane Opens in Takapuna

    Another reason to head to the Shore.

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    A Guide to Eating and Drinking on Waiheke Island

    Food nirvana is just a ferry ride away.

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    Game of Rhones Is Coming to Auckland

    All-day Game of Thrones-themed wine tasting. It's a thing.

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    Pizzas and Laughs are on the Menu at the Montecristo and Bacco Room

    Italian eatery Toto’s will also be serving up their famous metre-long pizza and three bars will be in operation.

  • News

    The Winners of the Metro Restaurant of the Year Awards Have Been Revealed

    A boisterous shared dining restaurant takes the cake.

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    Five Things You Didn't Know About RL Grime + Win Tickets to His Auckland Show

    The US artist is dropping by New Zealand for one show.

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    Ben & Jerry's Are Launching Ice Cream Flavoured Beer

    Behold, Salted Caramel Brownie Brown Ale.

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    Elon Musk Has Sent a Zero Gravity Espresso Machine out to Space

    Coffee drinking has become an out of this world experience.

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    New Zealand Beer Makers Invited to Hop the Ditch (Literally)

    Proving to the Aussies that there's more to beer than VB, XXXX and Summer Bay Lager.

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    Five Tasty Ways To Serve Up Bangerritos

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

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    London's First Members-Only Cafe Isn't as Wanky as It Sounds

    The perfect working space for the officeless?

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    Win a Delicious Lunch at The Grill by Sean Connolly

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

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    Win a Night Out at Little Easy

    An easy night out thanks to Tiger.

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    Win Tickets to See Flosstradamus

    The track flippers and genre reinventors are coming to town.

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    Burger King Unveils Whopper Scented Cologne

    The scent of seduction with a hint of greasy flame-broiled meat.

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    The Six Best New Bars to Enjoy This Autumn

    Just because the weather doesn't know what it's doing doesn't mean that neither should you.

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    You'll Soon Be Able to Drink Beer Brewed with Space Yeast

    You might not be able to afford to go to space, but you can afford a beer that did.

  • News

    The Ten Best Lunches In and Near Britomart

    You owe it to yourself to make the most of that half hour lunch break.

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    Moustache Owner Living Off $5 a Day to Save the Cookies

    She's now saving face (and Moustache) by fundraising to get a cookie bus.

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    The Eight Best First Date Destinations in Auckland

    Our resident wine and diner takes you on a first date tour of Auckland.

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    Win a Double Pass to See The Kitchen

    An Indian broth of theatre and cuisine.

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    A Bluffer's Guide to Prosecco

    We could all learn something from the Italians.

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