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    Coffee Flour Could Soon be Caffeinating a Baked Good Near You

    You know what this means: caffeinated doughnuts.

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    Your Guide to Eating Reindeer This Christmas

    Plus a recipe for venison larb thanks to Tom Hishon of Orphan's Kitchen.

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    Bean-to-Bar is the Latest Chocolate Trend to Sweep New Zealand

    Score a bean-to-bar prize package courtesy of The Chocolate Bar.

Latest Guides
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    Copenhagen's Noma Is Set to Close in 2016

    And then? It will be reborn more powerful than you could possibly imagine.

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    Sweden Opened an Adorable Hotel Just for Bread Dough

    All wake-up calls and massages included at this doughtel.

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    London Diners Have Just Sat Down to 200 Courses in 24 Hours

    This is what gluttony looks like at the hands of food artists Bompas & Parr.

Latest Places
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    Glass House Kitchen

    17 Arabella Lane, Snells Beach

    Long lunches surrounded by floor-to-ceiling views.

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    Advieh Restaurant and Bar

    1 Queen Street, Auckland

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

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    Chaat Street

    99 Victoria Street, Wellington

    This former pop-up is now slinging delicious South Asian street food out of a permanent location.

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    Liberty Restaurant

    227 Cuba Street, Wellington

    Enjoy a leisurely brunch with friends or pop in for a light bite at the bar — this elegant and contemporary new addition to Cuba Street has it all.

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    Kisa

    195 Cuba Street, Wellington

    Starting as a pop-up last year, Kisa is now a permanent fixture on Cuba Street, offering mezze plates of delicious smoky flavours.

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    Belén Vegan Bakery

    Masons Lane, Wellington

    Doughnuts, pies, croissants, cakes — and not one animal harmed in the process.

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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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    Poppies

    91 Puruatanga Road, Martinborough

    Fresh, seasonal platters and $10 wine tastings are on offer at this intimate and relaxed winery, just a short drive from Wellington.

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    Daisy's

    328 Tinakori Road, Wellington

    The white tablecloth French classics of Tinakori Bistro have been replaced with Kiwi comfort food.

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    Rosie's Red-Hot Cantina & Taco Joint

    4 Queens Wharf, Wellington

    This colourful new venue serves up everything from birria street tacos to corn dusted with Flaming Hot Cheetos.

  • Guide

    The Eight Must-Eats of Wellington on a Plate 2015

    Have your sandwiches delivered by parachute, eat five-star meals made by prisoners from Rimutaka, try some dessert beer and learn how to make your own dumplings.

  • Guide

    The Ten Best Brunch Cafes in Wellington

    Brunch. Honestly, what a meal.

  • News

    Brilliant Things to Do in Wellington This August

    The forecast for a Wellingtonian's social calendar this month is brilliant with a high chance of busy.

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    Half-Popped Corn Is the Newest American Snack Food Trend

    Bottom-of-the-popcorn-bag lovers, this one's for you.

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    Allen's Lollies to "Delete" Spearmint Leaves and Green Frogs

    The confectionery giant's Party Mix is getting a little less green.

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    There's Going to Be a Blobfish Cafe Now

    Bet you didn't see this one coming.

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    Tokyo Is Opening a Super Mario Bros Cafe

    Level up with a Peach Panna Cotta or Bowser Taco Rice.

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    The $10 Healthy Lunch That Feeds You and a Kid in Need

    Create positive social change through something as simple and sensible as purchasing a wholesome $10 lunch designed by one of the best chefs in the country.

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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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    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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    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.

  • Guide

    The Eight Best Kebabs in Wellington

    Turkish comfort for the late-night kebab trawlers of Wellington.

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    Ben & Jerry's Are Launching Ice Cream Flavoured Beer

    Behold, Salted Caramel Brownie Brown Ale.

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    The Ten Best Vegetarian Cafes in Wellington

    Leaf eaters don't want rabbit food.

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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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    The Ten Best First Date Destinations in Wellington

    Places to let your Tinder matches kindle into romance.

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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 Eight Best Sustainable Cafes in Wellington

    You may hug your trees on a full stomach.

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    The Eight Best Salads in Wellington

    No city for day-old supermarket bags of mesclun.

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