• News

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

    Relish in all the salty, sweet deliciousness this International Pickle Week.

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    Internet Kings The Inspired Unemployed Have Launched Their Own Beer

    Better Beer is a zero-carb, zero-sugar lager that Ford jokes is "healthier than broccoli".

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    New Zealand's Top Cheese Stores for 2021 Have Just Been Crowned

    Fifteen un-brie-lievable dairy-filled shops have been crowned as part of the awards.

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    You Can Now Make Your Own Bubble Tea at Home with DIY Boba Kits from Boba Barista

    Enjoy bubble tea without leaving your home — and get $10 off your first order.

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    Food Trends We Loved So Much They Never Went Away

    These tasty treats are here to stay.

Latest Guides
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    Wellington On a Plate Has Announced Its Stunning 2021 Program

    This year's edition will see more than 150 flavour-packed events, special dining menus, burgers and craft cocktails take over the capital.

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    The First Lineup Has Been Announced for Dunedin's Two-Week Food and Drink Festival

    Taste the best of the South Island's second-largest city at one-off events and set menu lunches.

  • News

    Seven First-Class Bars and Restaurants to Visit in Hawke's Bay

    You really are spoiled for choice when it comes to eating and drinking in this east coast winemaking region.

  • News

    These New Zealand Bars Are Now Serving Edible Cocktail Capsules

    The new whisky cocktail capsules dissolve in the mouth.

  • News

    Nutella's New Recipe Book Gives You 185 Ways to Enjoy the Chocolate-Hazelnut Spread

    The hardback will teach you how to slather the chocolatey spread on white bread and create a three-layer cheesecake.

  • News

    Nolita Is a New Plant-Based Pizza and Pasta Restaurant on Cuba Street

    The new opening makes its own cashew mozzarella for the signature sourdough pizzas.

Latest Places
  • 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.

  • Cafe

    The Grocer's Shed

    30 Reef Street, Island Bay

    This tiny grab-and-go cafe can be found two minutes down the road from Island Bay beach.

  • Restaurant

    Winner Winner

    46 Courtenay Place, Wellington

    This new chicken joint on Courtenay Place has plenty to peck at.

  • Restaurant

    Bottega

    462 Adelaide Road, Wellington

    This new bite-sized Italian deli comes from the brains behind Cicio Cacio Osteria.

  • Cafe

    Zelati Dessert Cafe

    Left Bank, Wellington

    Indulge your sweet tooth at this new dessert cafe.

  • Restaurant

    Mockingbird

    8 Courtenay Place, Wellington

    A buzzy new spot serving vegan burgers, bowls and light bites.

  • Guide

    Eight Mouthwatering Events to Hit During Wellington's Eat, Drink, Play Festival

    Make your way between a 1920s Prohibition speakeasy, taco masterclasses and a pop-up serving plant-based fried chicken.

  • News

    Chocstock Is a New Festival Entirely Dedicated to Craft Chocolate

    Learn about the bean-to-bar chocolate-making process — and then sit down for chocolate-infused beer and pizza.

  • News

    Lewis Road Creamery Has Launched a Lactose-Free Version of Its Much-Loved Chocolate Milk

    The boutique dairy company has taken the moo out of its legendary chocolate milk.

  • News

    Six Offbeat Wellington Bars Perfect for a Last-Minute Catch-Up

    Spice up your evening at a rooftop hideaway, a kung-fu-themed restaurant or a weekend hotspot.

  • News

    Wellington's Two-Week Beer and Hotdog Event Is Back to Celebrate the Humble Sausage

    The event has expanded to include 21 breweries and 42 venues.

  • News

    Garage Project Is Releasing a New Beer to Support Local Independent Theatres

    Support local independent theatres with this brilliant white hazy IPA.

  • News

    We're Giving Away a $200 Voucher to Try Mexico's New Menu

    The restaurant has refreshed its lineup of Mexican street snacks, sides and tacos for the colder months.

  • News

    Evil Twins Is a New Hole-in-the-Wall Coffee Spot on Vivian Street

    Stop by this little caffeine haven to pick up a hot brew or one of the signature iced matcha lattes.

  • News

    Hawke's Bay's Food and Wine Classic Has Announced More Than 40 Mouthwatering Events for 2021

    Head to the Bay this June for medieval banquets, Oktoberfest-inspired parties and intimate chef's table experiences.

  • News

    Eat, Drink, Play Is Wellington's New Ten-Day Hospitality Festival

    Over 100 venues will be participating by creating themed meal and drink pairings or hosting their own unique event.

  • News

    Thorndon Favourite Hillside Kitchen & Cellar Is Moving to Downtown Wellington

    While its Tinakori Road home undergoes earthquake strengthening.

  • News

    Kisa Is a New Wellington Pop-Up Serving Middle Eastern Cuisine

    It arrives from the team behind Mr Go's and Ombra.

  • News

    Dirty Little Secret Has Launched a New Menu Dedicated to Fried Chicken

    The lineup of fried chicken, salad bowls, burgers and sangas serves as the venue's first in-house menu.

  • News

    Five Ways to Celebrate the Start of Bluff Oyster Season in Wellington

    From buy one, get one deals to deep-fried delicacies — here's where to load up on new season Bluffies.

  • News

    Much-Loved Ice Cream Company Ben and Jerry's Has Opened a Scoop Shop in Wellington

    You can now pick up chunk-filled ice cream and gooey fudge brownies on Cuba Street.

  • News

    Auckland's Much-Loved Daily Bread Bakery Is Now Offering Nationwide Delivery

    Load up on fermented oat sourdough, spicy hot cross buns and one of the trickiest pastries in the world to master.

  • News

    By the Bottle Is a New Online Retailer Spotlighting Organic and Biodynamic Wines

    Browse a vast selection of organic, natural, biodynamic and sustainably-produced wines from the comfort of your couch.

  • News

    Scotland's BrewDog Is Looking to Open a New Craft Beer Bar in New Zealand

    The brewery has plans to confirm a new flagship bar in New Zealand by the end of 2021.

  • News

    Eighteen Willis Street Is Wellington's New Dining and Shopping Precinct

    The new inner city destination includes some of the capital's favourite lunchtime eateries.

  • News

    Ten 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

    Garage Project Has Released a New Beer-Based Seltzer to Support River Restoration

    The boundary-pushing Wellington brewery has jumped on the seltzer bandwagon.

  • News

    Hell Pizza Is Giving Away 4500 Adult Toys for Valentine's Day

    The X-rated toys will be discreetly packaged and sealed with an R18 sticker.

  • News

    A New Boutique Gin Distillery and Garden Bar Is Opening on Waiheke Island

    It arrives on the eastern side of the island just in time for the end of summer.

  • News

    Mark Wahlberg Is Opening 20 Wahlburgers Restaurants Across Australia and New Zealand

    The burger chain is teaming up with United Cinemas, and opening eateries in theatres and at stand-alone locations in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and New Zealand.

  • News

    This Stunning Queenstown Restaurant Has Been Refreshed Just in Time for Summer

    Two top chefs from Amisfield are behind a new menu serving up quail ravioli, blue cod tacos and woodfired cheesecake.

  • News

    Renowned Israeli Chef Yotam Ottolenghi Is Heading Down Under for a Speaking Tour

    Learn a few tips and tricks from the trail-blazing chef, author and restauranteur.

  • News

    Ten Summer Food Festivals Worth Travelling Around the Country For

    Start planning a road trip to sample wild delicacies on the South Island's west coast, smashable wine in the sunny Hawke's Bay and all kinds of fried chicken in the capital.