• News

    The Five Best Spots for Yum Cha in Wellington

    From trays of classic dim sum to roast duck and egg tarts — here's where to experience the city's best Cantonese brunches.

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    Ex-'My Kitchen Rules' Host Gareth Stewart Is InterContinental Auckland's Offical Partner Chef

    The luxury hotel, due for completion in late 2023, is partnering with the renowned chef to create its new signature restaurant.

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    Intercontinental Wellington's GPO Restaurant Is Giving NZ Fresh Produce a European and Mediterranean Spin

    Executive chef Carl Maunder brings high-end hotel dining to the capital.

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    Duck Island and The Avo Tree Are Teaming Up on a Limited-Edition Avocado Rice Bubble Ice Cream

    Forget avocado on toast — it's avocado ice cream's time to shine.

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    Wellington On a Plate Is Returning This August with 17 Burger- and Beer-Filled Days

    This year's festival is dedicated entirely to burgers and beers — with a two-day beer fest hitting Sky Stadium and a burger featuring a half-dozen battered oysters.

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    The Best Chinese Restaurants in Wellington for 2024

    Head to these authentic Chinese spots for wonton noodle soup, fried dumplings and juicy pork buns.

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    The Top 50 Bars in Asia for 2023 Were Just Unveiled So Add These to Your Wish List

    From Taipei to Tokyo, here are the continent's best boozers to bookmark for your next getaway.

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    New Zealand's Rippon Winery Was Just Named the 11th Best Vineyard in the World for 2023

    The Central Otago winery was also named the best vineyard in Australasia, beating out winemakers from across the ditch.

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    Snoop Dogg Is Dropping His Second Cookbook 'Goon with the Spoon' This Spring

    This time, the hip hop icon is teaming up with fellow rapper E-40 on a collection of 65-plus recipes.

  • News

    Four Pillars and QT Hotels Have Teamed Up on a Limited-Edition Wild Fennel, Sage and Vetiver Gin

    Just like their first collaboration in 2021, you'll only be able to drink this drop at the hotel chain's bars — or you can order a bottle for your liquor cabinet.

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    Hawke's Bay Has Just Been Named the 12th Great Wine Capital of the World

    If you've always thought that the New Zealand region produces top drops, you're right — and now if has an official tick of approval.

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.

  • 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.

  • Restaurant

    Master Kong

    33 Customhouse Quay, Wellington

    The Wellington waterfront welcomes a massive Asian fusion restaurant.

  • News

    There's a New Gin in Town Which All Started Because of a Film Set Friendship

    Papa Salt Coastal Gin is a new addition to the premium Australian gin category with a very recognisable Australian among the group of founders.

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    The Krondorf Wines 2023 Collection Will Have You Sipping the Luxury and Tradition of the Barossa

    Experience the bold, beautiful red wines that are a true expression of the Barossa.

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    'Chef's Table' Alum Ana Roš From Two Michelin-Starred Hiša Franko Headlines Dark Mofo's 2023 Winter Feast

    The Slovenian chef will be joined by The Agrarian Kitchen's Stephen Peak and Rodney Dunn, cooking up fare inspired by her homeland but made with Tasmania's top seasonal produce.

  • Feature

    From Hawker Centres to Michelin-Starred Restaurants: Here's Your Ultimate Singapore Food (And Drinks) Guide

    If you're a true blue foodie, you should seriously consider getting over to Singapore.

  • Feature

    Embark on a One-of-a-Kind Foodie Holiday Around Singapore

    We went on this trip with Chef Nelly Robinson and can't wait for you to experience it for yourselves.

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    The Best Ice Cream and Gelato Joints in Wellington for 2024

    Whether you're a cup, cone or strictly chocolate-only type of person, these ice cream scoopers will have something for you.

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    Where to Find the Best Fried Chicken in Wellington for 2024

    Make no bones about it, this is the good stuff.

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    How to Spend 48 Hours in the Seaside City of Wellington

    Next time you visit Wellington, follow this guide to find the top places to eat, drink, dance and see some local art.

  • 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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    Two's Ordinary, Three's Not a Crowd at QT's Throuples-Friendly Valentine's Day Dinners Around Australia

    Book a romantic getaway for three over the ditch and you'll score free oysters at most QT hotels around Australia — or you might win an all-expenses-paid sleepover.

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    Duck Island Has Teamed Up With Micro-Bakery Mor to Create a Delicious Almond Croissant Ice Cream

    Thought nothing could beat your morning almond croissant and coffee combo? Think again.

  • News

    Supreme Is Releasing a Range of Canned Iced Coffee So You Can Stay Caffeinated on the Run

    The three new flavours are ready to be packed into gym bags, picnic baskets and chilly bins this summer.

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    Suburban Bakery Little French Cafe Just Got a Shout Out in 'The New York Times' for its Pastries

    With two spots, one in Mount Albert and one in Point Chevalier, Little French Cafe was praised for having pastries that "rival Paris' best".

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    René Redzepi's Acclaimed Noma Is Closing in 2024 to Become a Food Laboratory From 2025

    Goodbye Noma 2.0, hello Noma 3.0, with the globally renowned Copenhagen restaurant set to turn into a test kitchen in its latest reinvention.

  • News

    It Looks Like Some of Our Favourite Auckland Bars Are Being Sold — So Their Future Is Uncertain

    Come February, you might be forced to pour one out for Danny Doolan's.

  • News

    Ben Bayly Has Turned Queenstown's Heritage Bathhouse Building Into a Nostalgic Brit-Themed Eatery

    With a fresh fitout and menu dedicated to revamped British classics, the Bathhouse is yet another feather in Bayly's Queenstown cap.

  • News

    Indulge Festival Is the Giant Food and Wine Celebration Coming to Auckland's Waterfront Next Year

    Across four days Auckland's waterfront will be transformed into a hub of delicious eats, drinks and design.

  • News

    Miss Lucy's Is Auckland's New Inner-City Bar with a Giant Shuffleboard and Espresso Martinis on Tap

    Whether you pick your haunts based on cost-effective cocktails or kidult-friendly fun, you won't be disappointed.

  • News

    Lone Star Has Created a Festive Feast of Its All-Time Faves for People Who Hate Christmas Food

    Catch us pulling crackers while eating Dixie Chicken and a big old plate of Redneck Ribs this festive season.

  • News

    International Pickle Week Is Back So You Can Get Your Hands on Pickle Doughnuts and Drinks

    Are you an 'eat them straight out of the jar' kind of pickle-lover? It's your time to shine.

  • News

    New Zealand's Top Cheese Stores for 2022 Have Just Been Crowned

    Eighteen un-brie-lievable dairy-filled shops have been crowned the country's finest.

  • News

    From Breakfast to Dinner: Our Eight Favourite Spots to Dine in Parnell This Summer

    Parnell is all about plating the obvious (and delicious) so use this cheatsheet to avoid any decision-making qualms.

  • News

    A New Chic (and Very Pink) Duck Island Ice Cream Store Has Just Opened in Takapuna

    The new beachside boutique has the brand's signature look and outlandish ice cream flavours on offer — but at this one, "sandy feet are welcome".

  • News

    Whittaker's Is Releasing a Super Festive Limited-Edition Gingerbread Block for Christmas

    The chocolatiers have mixed their iconic creamy milk chocolate with spiced gingerbread pieces, crystallised ginger and golden syrup.

  • News

    René Redzepi's Noma Is Doing a Ten-Week Residency in Kyoto If You Need Another Excuse to Visit Japan

    The globally acclaimed Copenhagen restaurant will set up shop at Ace Hotel Kyoto from mid-March to mid-May, coinciding with cherry blossom season.

  • News

    We're Giving Away the Ultimate Five-Day Foodie Holiday For Two to Tasmania

    You and a lucky plus-one will get to experience some of the best the Apple Isle has to offer, straight from the source.

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    The Best Advice Ever: Josh Niland on Collaboration in the Kitchen

    We chatted to the peerless Josh Niland about the art of collaboration in the kitchen, teamwork and the best advice he's ever received.

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