Wellington Food News

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The Bluffer's Guide to Summer Entertaining

Be the host/hostess with the most/mostess

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How to Host the Perfect Barbeque

We can't help you with meeting good people and making them like you, although inviting them over to eat meat and drink beer probably won't hurt.

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Momofuku to Release Its Very First Buyable Chilli Sauce

David Chang's gettin' saucy.

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The Eight Best Mexican Restaurants in Wellington

Great Mexican food, much like Wellington city, is a study of contrasts.

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The Ten Best Courtyard Cafes in Wellington

Great cafes are all about the somewhat iffy and plainly frustrating word 'vibes'. But while vibes may be tricky for us to understand, wise restaurateurs all agree that amazing courtyards definitely have something to do with it.

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You Can Buy a Bottle of Big Mac Special Sauce for $23,000

The iconic condiment has been set free from the bounds of the golden arches, so ketchup and get your bid in.

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Latest Guides

Guide
The Ten Best Restaurants in Auckland

From a famously fabulous modern Indian eatery to an Italian-inspired nook on K' Road — these are the Auckland restaurants we'd recommend to a friend (you, dear reader).
Guide
The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Week

Spot native creatures on a twilight stroll through an eco-sanctuary, or treat yourself to one of this Cuba Street eatery’s famed midweek gnocchi feasts.
Guide
The Best Things to Do in Wellington This Weekend

Stroll through Zealandia at sunset, then check out the adorable origami sculptures outside Te Papa.
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Seven Creative Cooking Projects to Tackle This Weekend

Hit the kitchen and try one of these culinary creations to pass your time in iso.
Guide
Five Wellington On a Plate Events You Can Check Out for Free This Weekend

Nab free samples at a local producer market, wrap your hands around really f***ing hot chicken, and take part in a food illustration workshop.
Guide
Five Spots to Enjoy Bottomless Boozy Brunch in Wellington

Start your weekend with unlimited bubbly, beer, vino and cocktails, and ruin all regular brunches forever.
Guide
New Wellington Openings You Should Visit This Month

From authentic Malaysian breakfast spots to cocktail hideaways and minimalist wine bars — here's what's fresh around the capital.
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Where to Find the Best Tacos in Wellington

Whether you like them soft, crispy, plant-based or Tex-Mex — these tacos will go down a treat.
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A Guide to Sustainable Restaurants in Wellington

Eat your heart out and save the planet at these eco-friendly restaurants.
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Ten Spicy Foods Every Hardcore Heat Lover in Wellington Should Try

Test your limits with chilli oil dumplings, a fiery off-menu curry and the hottest kebab in New Zealand.

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Five McDonald's Scandals You Probably Don't Know About

McDonald's also hates its gherkins.

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Cadbury Chocolate is Shrinking And There's Nothing You Can Do About It

This is why we have trust issues.

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Jamie Oliver's Opening a New Restaurant in Wellington, Hopefully

Welcome to New Zealand, we think.

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McDonald’s Is Getting Table Service and Gourmet DIY Burgers in New Zealand

McDonald's is going classy. Well, trying to anyway.

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The Ten Best Ice Cream Joints in Wellington

In a country with a booming dairy industry and sweltering summer climate, it’s hardly surprising that New Zealanders are amongst the biggest eaters of ice cream in the world.

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Seven Days of Cheap Eats in Wellington

The following is a list of places where tasty and cheap meet. Nobody knows how they do it. Don’t ask, just eat.

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Latest Places

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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.
Restaurant
Chaat Street

99 Victoria Street, Wellington

This former pop-up is now slinging delicious South Asian street food out of a permanent location.
Restaurant
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.
Bar
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.
Restaurant
Belén Vegan Bakery

Masons Lane, Wellington

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

Hannah's Laneway, Wellington

A spicy new venture from the team who brought you Golding's and Leeds Street Bakery.
Restaurant
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.
Restaurant
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.
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Master Kong

33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington

The Wellington waterfront welcomes a massive Asian fusion restaurant.

News
Lollipop Kale is the Newest Vegetable You'll Probably Have an Opinion About

If you've already rolled your eyes at the headline, take another look at that adorable photo.

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Eight Food and Drink Trends You Won't Be Able to Avoid in 2015

Kale, your time is up.

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This Contraption Tweets Every Time You Take a Bite of Food

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Wine Milkshakes are an Actual Thing and Probably Shouldn’t Be

Nope. Not on board.

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Your Guide to Queenstown Part Two: Where to Eat

Celebrity chef Josh Emmett’s Queenstown fort and a contemporary ‘Polynasian’ restaurant are just some of the foodie highlights of the town.

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Giveaway: Win a $50 Dining Voucher for Foxglove + Free Uber Trips

Foxglove voucher and free Uber trips because we love you.

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This Guy Rode a Bacon-Fuelled Motorcycle Across the USA

Because what CAN'T bacon do?

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Brooklyn is Getting an All-Nutella Restaurant Despite Hazelnut Shortage

If they're responsible for a worldwide Nutella shortage, we predict a riot.

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Uber Is Testing Its Own Food Delivery Service

Your lunch delivered in ten minutes.

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Everyone is Freaking Out Over This Australian-Designed Butter Knife

It's raised over $200,000 on Kickstarter, but is it worth it?

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This Ice Cream Keeps Changing Colour As You Lick It

A new chameleon breed of ice cream.

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Bompas and Parr Use Real Molten Lava for the Ultimate Barbecue

Enjoy lava-seared steak in your own backyard.

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Deep Fried Alcohol is Now a Thing, Can Actually Get You Drunk

The world's booziest, most regret-filled bar snack?

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These Gourmet Canned Sundaes Are About As Hamptons As It Gets

Root beer ice cream, macerated cherries, marscapone semifreddo; it's a trap.

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Win One of Two $50 Vouchers for the Monteith's Wild Food Challenge

Serving up all the weird, amazing and imaginative dishes.

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