• News

    The Five Best Fish and Chip Shops in Wellington

    These chipperies tick all the boxes for a Friday night feed.

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    Oxford University Is Launching Its Own Gin

    It's the first-ever gin made for the university and bearing its name, and it's flavoured using plants from its botanic garden.

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    The World's First Dog Tap House Has Opened In the US

    Drink a few pints while finding your new pet pooch.

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    A New Craft Brewery and Bar Is Opening in the CBD

    From the folks behind Ombra, Leuven, Avida, and The Featherston.

Latest Guides
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    Where To Eat When You're Saving But Don't Feel Like Another Meal At Home

    Places for a weeknight feed that won't blow the budget.

  • News

    A Foodie's Guide to Spain

    From acorn-fed Iberian ham to cave cheese and green-tinted white wine — here's what to eat when you visit the motherland.

  • News

    A Laneway-Style Dining Experience Is Opening on Willis Street

    The around-the-world dining experience is set to open early 2018.

  • News

    Moleskine Has Opened Its Second Stationery-Focused Cafe In Beijing

    Further sites in Hamburg, London and New York are also planned.

  • News

    A Huge French Festival Is Coming to Wellington

    Three days of Champagne, cheese and croissants.

  • News

    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 Places
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    Glass House Kitchen

    17 Arabella Lane, Snells Beach

    Long lunches surrounded by floor-to-ceiling views.

  • Restaurant

    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.

  • Cafe

    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.

  • Restaurant

    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.

  • News

    Ten Refreshing Cocktails to Try Before the End of Summer

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

  • 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.

  • News

    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.

  • 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

    The Five Best Spots for a Boozy Brunch in Wellington

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

  • 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'.

  • News

    Mexico Launches an Express Lunch Degustación for Summer

    Round up the amigos for three cheap and cheerful courses.

  • News

    The Ten Best Dumpling Joints in Wellington

    Steamed, fried or boiled — here's where to devour the capital's best parcels of goodness.

  • 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.

  • News

    A Cat Adoption Cafe Has Landed in Wellington

    Have your coffee and your cat to go.

  • 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

    Where to Buy Ethical Christmas Gifts in Wellington

    In the name of yuletide cheer and minimising harm to our planet, here's where you should be browsing.

  • 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.

  • News

    The Ten Best Milkshakes in Wellington

    Slurp down alcoholic milk concoctions, insane freak shakes and baklava in liquid form.

  • News

    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.

  • News

    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

    The Ten Best Places to Drink Outside in Wellington

    Take your pick from a garden courtyard, an energetic rooftop bar and a spot right over the water.

  • News

    An Interview with the Founder of Bangerritos

    What exactly happens when you cross a burrito with a banger?

  • News

    This Tokyo Eatery Just Launched a Ramen Subscription Service

    Tokyo residents can now get a bowl of ramen a day for a flat monthly rate.

  • News

    Europe Is Getting Its First Underwater Restaurant

    Eat seafood under the sea at Norway's marine-set and -themed eatery, Under.

  • News

    The Six Best Dog-Friendly Cafés in Wellington

    Places to share a puppiccino with your best floofer.

  • News

    You Can Own a Piece of Noma's Luxe Scandinavian Decor

    As the top restaurant prepares to move to a new Copenhagen site, it's selling off its existing furniture and tableware.

  • News

    Where to Find the Best Falafel in Wellington

    From late-night kebab shops to homely sit-down establishments, explore the capital's wonderful world of falafel.

  • News

    Amsterdam's Dedicated Avocado Eatery Might Be Expanding to Australia

    Featuring avo roses on toast, avo poke bowls, avo ice cream and avo daiquiris.

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