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If only they knew their onions - and kept them off the steak.

New eatery hits the bullseye with healthy - and tasty - options.

Instagram-star soup tastes as good as it looks puzzling.

Greg Fleming goes in search of good sushi in the CBD

Italian food to make the heart sing pops up in the central city.

When it was good, it was very good.

An authentic taste of Italy is worth the wait at Osteria del Pane, says Jesse Mulligan

New eatery takes diners to the heart of the real Pacific.

What you read is what you get with this Greek-inspired menu.

New deli brightens up suburban shopping strip.

Peter Calder's distaste of venison sparks ire of Auckland restaurateurs.

Is Amano as good as it looks?

It's for those who accept that if you're going to eat, something must die.

A 'solid' local does the basic brunch fare well.

Fine-dining ought to be a celebration that takes you away from the here and now.

Grey Lynn's Vodka Room isn't sure what it wants to be, finds Jesse Mulligan

Taking bookings - and correct orders - would add to the charm.

Brunch for grown-ups with a little 'je ne sais quoi'.

On the hospo merry-go-round that is Ponsonby, Prego rides on.

Downtown food goes uptown.

The discovery that Beirut does brunch is reason to celebrate.

Three cheers for the surroundings but shame about the food.

A rough start but shows great promise.

Greg Bruce gives his verdict on Mr Zhou's Dumplings.

A Takapuna cafe delivers on its food - if you have time to choose.

Tripping the not light but definitely fantastic for lunch.

Full marks for the view. The rest, not so much.

Busy, quirky cafe has plenty of potential for a lasting relationship.

Ravioli that's Sunday roast in a soup bowl makes the heart sing and the cockles warm.