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Review: O'Connell Street Bistro missing its mojo
Landmark bistro is missing a key ingredient.

Three delicious fritter recipes
Pancakes and fritters are a versatile option for all situations from canapes to main courses and desserts.

Why wraps aren't as healthy as you think
Got a wrap for lunch? Here's why you may have actually been better off with a sandwich.

Food needs the feel-good factor
The researchers found we're also influenced by descriptive language - something skilful menu writers have long known.

Around the world with Manu Feildel
After leaving the less-than-sunny shores of the UK I was hit with the heat of Dubai.

Is this New Zealand's oldest pub?
Ned Bartlett and Jono Corfe travelled the length and breadth of the country to test out the wares at almost 50 of NZ's bastions of community.

Three weekend wines to love
So you thought Hawke's Bay and Waiheke had this varietal all sewn up? Here's a trio from less well-known zones...

Restaurant review: Kindred spirits
It's service with a smile here - unless you help yourself to the wine.

Brunch review: Old faithful Dizengoff
In the midst of Ponsonby's ever-changing face, a Jewish-inspired cafe carries on with moreish classics.

Wendyl Nissen: Treat in a teacup
COMMENT: So for a treat, have a few of these in the cupboard and next time you visit an elderly relative take a few boxes. They'll love them.

Watch: Canvas: Pip Wylie’s lamb's fry recipe
Each week Canvas’ Greg Bruce challenges a chef to make him lunch in less than 10 minutes. This week Pip Wylie of Onslow Bar & Eatery makes lamb's fry with streaky bacon, shallots, Marsala and cream.

Police sting nabs 200 litres of honey
After police swarmed an Otahuhu property with a search warrant, they made a sweet discovery.

'Hell Pizza is old' - is it still any good?
Hell Pizza is now 20 years old. Steve Braunias, The man who ate Lincoln Rd, finds out if it's still any good.

Food news: The best bites, bars and recipes this week
New openings, top brunch spots, recipes and the chance to win tickets to Taste of Auckland.

Who lives longest: Meat eaters or vegetarians?
What we eat - as opposed to how much we eat - is a hot topic to study, so can we confidently say that avoiding meat will increase your lifespan?

Watch: Lord of the Fries opens in Auckland
Australian vegetarian fast food chain 'Lord of the Fries' opens in Auckland

Kiwi wine among the most affordable
New Zealand has been named as one of the most affordable countries in the world to buy wine.

Alcohol-energy drink mix 'like cocaine'
For teenagers, mixing energy drinks with alcohol is like taking cocaine, according to a new study.

Could you build this Pringle ring?
Someone has built the perfect ring of Pringles and it's fair to say Twitter absolutely loves it - would you be up for the challenge?

New food laws could hike childcare prices
New food safety laws are forcing childcare centres to stop providing food for kids, or increase fees, the Early Childhood Council says.

New job ads up ahead of silly season
Job advertisements have increased on last year ahead of the holiday season, particularly in hospitality, retail and tourism.

Women keeping up with male drinkers
Men and women are now consuming harmful amounts of alcohol in equal measure.

World Pasta Day: Chef serves up for charity
If there was ever an excuse to indulge in a creamy carbonara or cheesy lasagne, World Pasta Day is it. But for chef Sean Connolly

Watch: Naked chef sends internet into meltdown
Source: youtube.com / Franco Cooks. A (nearly) naked chef is cooking up a storm serving tasty dishes in his underpants.

Watch: What it takes to burn off a drink
NZH Focus: If you're watching your weight after the long weekend, you need to pay as much attention to what you drink as to what you eat.

Review: Spoilt for choice at Takapuna eatery
The menu spoils for choice and it is very good - it's all about shared plates.